Guildy is back in his element, blowing up deluxe over that Mitch Barnett hit as well as having a gripe with the NRL producing so many documentaries! But that’s not all, the boys dissect Round 3 of the NRL before heading ‘Around The Grounds’ to preview the NRLW semi finals and Challenge Cup quarter finals, as well as discuss Brad Takairangi’s suspension and Blake Ferguson’s possible jump to the Super League. In the ‘Bunker Review’ segment, the boys argue if support runners are untouchable, Nathan Cleary’s next contract and The Dolphins upcoming documentary on Stan Sport.

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TIMESTAMPS: NRL Recap~ Round 3 (+ the Akasha MVP 321’s) 

03:52 - Tips and Supercoach Review 

06:03 - Sharks def Dragons 

15:20 - Warriors def Tigers 

25:40 - Rabbitohs def Roosters 

36:03 - Panthers def Knights 

52:30 - Eels def Storm 

1:04:35 - Raiders def Titans 

1:11:15 - Cowboys def Broncos 

1:19:07 - Sea Eagles def Bulldogs 

1:29:12 - Rapid Fire Tips (Round 4) 

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Around the Grounds~ 

1:33:35 - NRLW Round 5 wrap & Semi-finals preview 

1:36:03 - Super League main headlines (Brad Takairangi, Martin Taupau, Chanel Harris-Tevita, Blake Ferguson) 

1:41:22 - Challenge Cup Round 6 & Quarter Finals preview 

1:43:30 - League1, NSW Cup & QLD Cup updates 

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The Sideline Story Bunker Review (brought to you by The Rusty Penny Brewing Co)~ 

1:43:52 - IG Fan Poll Results from Episode 44 

1:49:52 - Topic #1: Should support players that get tackled off the ball after the ball-player dummies to them be penalty worthy? 

1:54:20 - Topic #2: Is signing Nathan Cleary for $1.1m until he is 30 years old a good investment? 

1:58:30 - Topic #3: Should the NRL produce more documentaries? 

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The boys are back to dissect another great week of rugby league, starting with another exciting round of NRL matches (Round 2), before heading ‘Around The Grounds’ to talk the penultimate round of the NRLW, and Round 6 of the Super League with Toulouse’s historic first victory over St Helens a big talking point. In the ‘Bunker Review’ segment, the boys discuss the expansion of the NRLW and Women’s State of Origin, and if Thursday night footy is better than the now defunct Monday night footy.

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TIMESTAMPS:

NRL Recap~ Round 2 (+ the Akasha MVP 321’s)

03:28 - Tips and Supercoach Review

05:18 - Storm def Rabbitohs

19:25 - Panthers def Dragons

28:50 - Roosters def Sea Eagles

36:40 - Titans def Warriors

44:33 - Sharks def Eels

55:00 - Cowboys def Raiders

1:01:23 - Knights def Tigers

1:11:07 - Broncos def Bulldogs

1:22:24 - Rapid Fire Tips (Round 3)

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Around the Grounds~

1:28:38 - NRLW Round 4: the penultimate round before semi finals

1:34:05 - Super League Round 6: Toulouse win their first Super League match!

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The Sideline Story Bunker Review (brought to you by The Rusty Penny Brewing Co):

1:37:56 - IG Fan Poll Results from Episode 43

1:48:24 - Topic #1: NRLW & Women’s State of Origin Expansion

1:58:00 - Topic #2: Thursday Night vs. Monday Night Footy

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What a round to kickstart the NRL, no wonder why they call this the greatest game of all! The panel dissect the script-flipping Round 1 of the NRL, before heading ‘Around The Grounds’ to talk NRLW, Super League and the return of both NSW & QLD Cups. In the ‘Bunker Review’ segment, the boys discuss the role of the independent HIA bunker doctor, first thoughts of the amended 6-again rule, contract transparency for the general public, & the overhauled MRC and charge process.

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TIMESTAMPS:

NRL Recap~ Round One + the Akasha x Sideline Story MVP 321’s

[05:30-1:31:00]

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Around the Grounds~ NRLW, Super League, NSW and QLD Cups

[1:31:00-1:49:14]

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The Sideline Story Bunker Review (brought to you by The Rusty Penny Brewing Co):

1:49:14 - Topic #1: Independent HIA Bunker Doctor

1:56:38 - Topic #2: Six-again amendment 3.0

1:58:18 - Topic #3: Contract $ Transparency

2:03:25 - Topic #4: Overhauled MRC, Judiciary and Charge Process

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NRL Round One Team List Tuesday is the most popular and sought after team list announcement each and every season! Tune in to Episode 42 to hear the panel dissect each matchup live as the lists are revealed!

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TIMESTAMPS:

Game 1 - Penrith Panthers -v- Manly Sea Eagles (8:00mins)

Game 2 - Canberra Raiders -v- Cronulla Sharks (17:21mins)

Game 3 - Brisbane Broncos -v- South Sydney Rabbitohs (29:20mins)

Game 4 - Sydney Roosters -v- Newcastle Knights (39:00mins)

Game 5 - New Zealand Warriors -v- St George Illawarra Dragons (45:57mins)

Game 6 - Wests Tigers -v- Melbourne Storm (54:40mins)

Game 7 - Parramatta Eels -v- Gold Coast Titans (1:04:45mins)

Game 8 - North Queensland Cowboys -v- Canterbury Bulldogs (1:12:12mins)

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Podcast distributed to all major listening apps using Anchor.

Music credit for this episode: 'Biscuit' [prod. lukrembo].

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Welcome to Episode 41 of The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast - 2022 Crystal Ball Predictions - where the panel look into their crystal balls and predict the outcomes of the upcoming rugby league season.

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TIMESTAMPS:

Brisbane Broncos (4:20mins)

Canberra Raiders (9:28mins)

Canterbury Bulldogs (15:13mins)

Cronulla Sharks (21:26mins)

Gold Coast Titans (27:51mins)

Manly Sea Eagles (33:33mins)

Melbourne Storm (37:32mins)

Newcastle Knights (43:55mins)

New Zealand Warriors (49:40mins)

North Queensland Cowboys (55:32mins)

Parramatta Eels (1:00:45mins)

Penrith Panthers (1:06:55mins)

South Sydney Rabbitohs (1:11:55mins)

St George Illawarra Dragons (1:15:55mins)

Sydney Roosters (1:23:43mins)

Wests Tigers (1:29:05mins)

Top 8, Premiers and Wooden Spoon Summaries (1:36:10mins)

Dally M medallists + Teams of the Year (1:38:50mins)

State of Origin Winners (1:44:28mins)

Super League Premiers (1:47:25mins)

RLWC winners (1:50:51mins)

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To follow us on Instagram & Facebook, check out our sponsors, or to listen on your preferred podcasting platform:

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Podcast mixed by Daniel Tassone using Garageband.

Podcast distributed to all major listening apps using Anchor.

Music credit for this episode: 'Biscuit' [prod. lukrembo].

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Welcome to the first episode of Season 2 of The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast - The Off-Season Bunker Review - where we discuss all the hottest topics and issues in the 2021-2022 rugby league off-season!

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TIMESTAMPS:

The Dolphins recruitment (12:12mins)

Players signing a year in advance for other clubs (20:03mins)

Pre-season fixtures (26:05mins)

2022 rule changes (40:35mins)

Disparity for FTA matches (49:01mins)

Dramas with the NRL’s new tv deal (53:07mins)

The Warriors delayed return home to NZ (58:34mins)

Forward pass technology (1:04:10mins)

Forfeiting matches in the Super League (1:10:15mins)

Controversial off-season player movements (1:14:56mins)

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Finding his love for rugby league at a time he and his family struggled to make ends meet, putting in the daily grind and plenty of sacrifice to one day break into the NRL, Leilani's journey to reach these heights was never an easy one.

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A Wests Tigers junior who flourished under the Canterbury Bulldogs rep system, to then debut as a Penrith Panther in first-grade is just the tip of the iceberg for our humble Indigenous-Italian-Tongan interviewee.

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At the peak of his powers, Leilani was one of the most terrifying prop-forwards in the game and his journey reflects that sentiment.

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Although not a household name, Brent Varga, the Hungarian rugby league test international from Mount Druitt, has one of the more unique rugby league stories to tell.

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From a tall, lanky fullback coming through the Penrith Panthers junior system, converting to the wing (and enemy code in rugby union) turning out for the Penrith Emus in the Shute Shield, before coming full-circle making a return to ‘the greatest game of all’ to become Hungary’s 47th capped RL international.

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Recorded in our Western Sydney Brewery Studio, Brent Varga shares his passion for the game of rugby league at all levels and what it truly means to play this great sport.

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Podcast distributed to all major listening apps using Anchor.

Music credit for this episode: 'Lockdown' (royalty free) [prod. by Pold and Baribal] via Youtube Audio Library.

Introduction credit to the National Rugby League (NRL)

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Welcome to the Sideline Story’s Ultimate “Bunker Review” Episode, where we discuss all the hottest topics and issues in the game of rugby league… and the panel get fired up for this one!

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Tass, Guildy and Clarkie delve back into: Expansion // Rule changes // 18th man // Joseph Suaalii // Jersey numbers and names // Promotion-relegation and conferences in the NRL // Sinbin crackdown // RLWC postponement // Daine Laurie in a rival jersey // Panther GF arrogance // Benji Marshall as an immortal // the most disappointing NRL club for 2021 // and finally, dissecting our pre-season ladder predictions

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Hosted by Daniel Tassone, Nicholas Guild & Ryan Clarke.

Podcast mixed by Daniel Tassone using Garageband.

Podcast distributed to all major listening apps using Anchor.

Music credit for this episode: 'Lockdown' (royalty free) [prod. by Pold and Baribal] via Youtube Audio Library.

Introduction credit to the National Rugby League (NRL)

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Proudly sponsored by:

* Rusty Penny Brewing Co.

* The Aria & Co.

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Logo designed by Tahlia Zaccomer

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'The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast' is the platform for all rugby league identities to voice their journey; their sideline story.

To follow us on Instagram & Facebook, check out our sponsors, or to listen on your preferred podcasting platform:

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro + Future of the Podcast!

04:52 - English Super League Grand Final: St Helens Saints def Catalans Dragons // 3-peat achieved // Coote and Naiqama shine // Catalans creat history and a legacy even with a loss

18:48 - World Club Challenge in 2022: Penrith v Saints?

24:14 - ESL signings and rumours

40:21 - English Championship (Div 2) Grand Final: Toulouse def Featherstone // Two French teams in ESL for 2022!

48:03 - League One (Div 3) + Womens Super League + QLD Cup: Grand Final wrap-ups

52:56 - Bunker Review (IG results from Ep#37 bunker review)

59:58 - Outro (NEXT WEEK IS OUR FINAL WEEKLY EPISODE OF SEASON 1!.. kind of...)

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Hosted by Daniel Tassone, Nicholas Guild & Ryan Clarke.

Podcast mixed by Daniel Tassone using Garageband.

Podcast distributed to all major listening apps using Anchor.

Music credit for this episode: 'Lockdown' (royalty free) [prod. by Pold and Baribal] via Youtube Audio Library.

Introduction credit to the National Rugby League (NRL)

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Proudly sponsored by:

* Rusty Penny Brewing Co.

* The Aria & Co.

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Logo designed by Tahlia Zaccomer

© The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast, 2021.

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'The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast' is the platform for all rugby league identities to voice their journey; their sideline story.