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NRL Grand Final Recap between the Penrith Panthers and South Sydney Rabbitohs: Who deserved the Clive Churchill Medal? Who was the MVP of the finals series? Do Souths win with Latrell Mitchell playing? How much longer are the premiership windows open for each club? Is Channel 9's coverage of Rugby League inferior to Foxtel?

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We also head Around the Grounds to cover the English Super League, Championship, League One and QLD Cup preliminary finals matches, as well as cover our Grand Final Bunker Review fan poll results: Believe in the French Rugby League Revolution!

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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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© 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.

The concept is simple: We picked our 3-2-1s after every match throughout the regular season, and from this came the "Sideline Story MVP & Team of the Year" which we compared to the NRL's Dally M equivalent. Plenty of differences between ours and theirs!

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The worst part of all this is when the boys rehash their Dally M Crystal Ball Predictions (from episode 3)... their strike rate is abysmal...

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Blooper Intro + 'Penny Panthers' Rusty Penny Cans + Sideline Story shirts plug (ooolaalaa)

03:05 - Sideline Story M's rules

05:20 - NRL Dally M medallist: Tom Trbojevic (will he win the Sideline Story M?)

08:17 - Road to the Sideline Story M: Run-through of Rounds 19-25

11:43 - Sideline Story M inaugural winner announced!

13:49 - Sideline Story Team of the Year

20:12 - Comparing to the NRL Dally M Team of the Year

25:28 - Bunker Review: Rehashing our Dally M Crystal Ball Predictions (from episode #3)

34:29 - Blooper Outro (LEL)

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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.

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 + Episode Overview

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Around the Grounds:

06:23 - English Super League - Elimination Final #1: Leeds def Wigan

07:55 - English Super League - Elimination Final #2: Hull KR def Warrington

08:53 - English Super League - Finals Week 2 (Prelims) Preview

10:33 - English Championship (Div 2) and League One (Div 3) finals updates

13:13 - Intrust Super Premiership (QLD Cup) Week 2 finals updates + Week 3 preview

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NRL Recap~ Finals Week Three (+ "The Sideline Story M's" 321s Finals Edition):

14:19 - Preliminary Final #1 - Rabbitohs def Sea Eagles

36:44 - Preliminary Final #2 - Panthers def Storm

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NRL Preview~ NRL Grand Final:

1:01:28 - Penrith Panthers -v- South Sydney Rabbitohs (injury concerns, tale of the tape, records, predictions, clive churchill medal)

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

1:20:14 - IG fan poll results (from Ep#35 Bunker Review)

1:24:04 - Bunker Review Topic #1: Favourite NRL Grand Final Matches

1:33:51 - Bunker Review Topic #2: Favourite NRL Grand Final Moments

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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.

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 + Episode Overview 

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Around the Grounds:

07:07 - English Super League Round 25 wrap-up

11:56 - ESL Top 6 are locked in for the playoffs (Finals system explained)

14:32 - ESL Top 6 premiership history lesson

18:28 - ESL signing news and rumours (Joey Lussick, Krisnan Inu, Ryan Hall, Samisoni Langi)

21:50 - English Championship (Div 2) and League One (Div 3) finals updates

23:44 - Intrust Super Cup (QLD Cup) Week 1 finals updates

27:23 - Toronto Wolfpack win the inaugural Canadian Cup #NARL

29:56 - Euro Internationals announced in post-season (France v England / Jamaica v Scotland / Germany v Netherlands)

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NRL Recap~ Finals Week Two (+ "The Sideline Story M's" 321s Finals Edition):

32:01 - Semi Final #1 - Sea Eagles def Roosters

49:45 - Semi Final #2 - Panthers def Eels

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NRL Preview~ Finals Week Three:

1:09:43 - Looking ahead to future episodes

1:12:19 - Preliminary Final #1 - South Sydney Rabbitohs -v- Manly Sea Eagles

1:21:49 - Preliminary Final #2 - Melbourne Storm -v- Penrith Panthers

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

1:27:53 - IG fan poll results (from Ep#34 Bunker Review)

1:40:06 - Bunker Review Topic #1: Should the Bunker be used more or less in NRL matches?

1:48:50 - Bunker Review Topic #2: The panel discuss their top 3 man crush's <3

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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.

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

https://linktr.ee/thesidelinestoryrlpodcast

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro + Episode Overview (BONUS EPISODE: NRL DRAFT DAY, OUT NOW!)

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Around the Grounds:

05:40 - English Super League Round 24 wrap-up // UPDATE: Road to the "Final 6" of the ESL playoffs

12:58 - ESL signing news and rumours (Siua Taukieaho, Jesse Sene-Lefao, Chris Hill, Sitaleki Akuoala, Lachlan Lewis, Adam Elliott)

18:47 - English Championship (Div 2) and League One (Div 3) finals updates // Issues with Toulouse Olympique gaining promotion

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NRL Recap~ Finals Week One (+ "The Sideline Story M's" 321s Finals Edition):

23:50 - Qualifying Final #1 - Storm def Sea Eagles

40:33 - Elimination Final #1 - Roosters def Titans

56:32 - Qualifying Final #2 - Rabbitohs def Panthers

1:09:16 - Elimination Final #2 - Eels def Knights

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NRL Preview~ Finals Week Two:

1:26:08 - Overview of games and scenarios

1:27:57 - Game #1 - Sydney Roosters -v- Manly Sea Eagles

1:33:56 - Game #2 - Penrith Panthers -v- Parramatta Eels

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

1:40:04 - IG fan poll results (from Ep#33 Bunker Review)

1:46:54 - Bunker Review Topic #1: NRL changing Storm prelim final time-slot to avoid AFL GF clash

1:51:19 - Bunker Review Topic #2: NRL maximum fine increased from $50k to $130k

1:55:11 - Bunker Review Topic #3: Billy Slater as the next QLD Maroons coach

1:59:03 - Bunker Review Topic #BONUS: Mad Monday celebrations

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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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© 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.

Welcome fam to the Sideline Story's first ever Bonus Episode AND a very fun one at that, "Oh Baybee it's DRAFT DAY!"

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DISCLAIMER: This is NOT a real draft. We here at the 'Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast' are not liable for confusing the masses after explaining this fictitious concept at the beginning of the episode. Played between it's three panel members, the boys will attempt to build the best team they can... the catch? everybody's team will be different, so there will be mild to high levels of profanity throughout.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Blooper Intro (LEL)

01:30 - Draft Day Rules

05:58 - The Boys name their Draft Teams

07:55 - Drafting Order (only takes around 37-ish goes to figure it out)

11:13 - Draft Picks (1 - 54) (eighteen players per team)

24:40 - The Boys announce their lineups

31:37 - Summarising the Teams (who did you think had the best team?)

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Hosted by Daniel Tassone, Nicholas Guild & Ryan Clarke.

Proudly sponsored by The Rusty Penny Brewing Co. // The Aria & Co.

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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Logo designed by Tahlia Zaccomer

© The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast, 2021.

Welcome to Episode #33 of The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast "the platform for all rugby league identities to voice their journey; their sideline story"

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - The Sideline Story Ethos + Intro + Episode 33 Overview

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Around the Grounds with The Sideline Story:

05:50 - English Super League Round 22 wrap-up

11:00 - English Super League Round 23 "Magic Weekend" wrap-up // Catalans make the comeback of the year!

17:25 - UPDATE: Road to the "Final 6" of the ESL playoffs

18:47 - English Championship (Div 2) finals update

19:50 - Paul Green and QLD Maroons part ways!

20:29 - ESL signing news and rumours (Adrian Lam, John Bateman, Rhyse Martin, Curtis Sironen)

23:25 - NRLW 2021 season postponed // issues in the women's game discussed!

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The Sideline Story's Round 25 NRL Recap (+ "The Sideline Story M's" 321s):

31:17 - The Panel's tips update // Supercoach update

35:43 - Roosters def Raiders

38:30 - Storm def Sharks // Minor Premiers crowned

42:53 - Panthers def Eels

46:57 - Broncos def Knights

49:17 - Sea Eagles def Cowboys // Turbo is the GOAT

55:48 - Rabbitohs def Dragons

1:02:04 - Titans def Warriors

1:08:10 - Bulldogs def Tigers // Tass goes in on the cultural problem at Wests Tigers

1:17:22 - Final NRL ladder after the conclusion of the regular season

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

1:18:15 - IG fan poll results (from Ep#32 Bunker Review)

1:26:30 - Bunker Review Topic #1: Best in the air?

1:28:37 - Bunker Review Topic #2: Most under-rated player in 2021?

1:32:48 - Bunker Review Topic #3: Most improved player of 2021?

1:34:06 - Bunker Review Topic #4: Should the Minor Premiership be held in higher esteem?

1:38:08 - Bunker Review Topic #5: Should the NRL introduce a bye-week before the commencement of finals?

1:42:00 - NRL FINALS WEEK ONE PREVIEW (#TLT + Predictions)

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Hosted by Daniel Tassone, Nicholas Guild & Ryan Clarke.

Proudly sponsored by The Rusty Penny Brewing Co. // The Aria & Co.

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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Logo designed by Tahlia Zaccomer

© The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast, 2021.

Welcome to Episode #32 of The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast "the platform for all rugby league identities to voice their journey; their sideline story"

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Click the master link to listen on your preferred platform, follow us on our socials, or to check out our sponsors:

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - The Sideline Story Ethos + Intro (Guildy threatens to leave)

03:00 - Happy 126th Birthday, Rugby League!

04:18 - Episode 32 Overview

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Around the Grounds with The Sideline Story:

06:24 - English Super League Round 21 wrap-up (+ a look to Rd 22 & Magic Round)

15:48 - Road to the "Final 6" of the ESL

19:32 - ESL signing news and rumours (James Maloney, Mitchell Pearce, Danny Levi, Konrad Hurrell, King Vuniyayawa, Robert Lui, John Bateman)

28:48 - RLWC21 new dates revealed for 2022!

30:09 - Toronto Wolfpack are resurrected!

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The Sideline Story's Round 24 NRL Recap (+ "The Sideline Story M's" 321s):

30:57 - The Panel's tips update // Supercoach update

33:59 - Knights def Titans // Newcastle qualify for finals! // Is Mitch Pearce the future?

37:47 - Raiders def Warriors // Raiders top 8 hopes still alive // Warriors bow out

41:45 - Rabbitohs def Roosters // Dissecting THAT Latrell hit on Joey Manu // Roosters without 16 players!

59:24 - Cowboys def Dragons // Dragons youth shine bright for future // Cowboys break 10-game lose streak

1:06:35 - Sharks def Broncos // Cronulla still alive in top 8 race // Brendan Piakura short-lived debut

1:13:08 - Eels def Storm // Upset of the year as Parra deny Melbourne history!

1:30:04 - Sea Eagles def Bulldogs // Manly gifted victory?

1:40:21 - Panthers def Tigers // The return of Brian To'o proves dividends

1:48:56 - Rapid Fire Tips: Round 25 (the final round)

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

1:53:06 - IG fan poll results (from Ep#31 Bunker Review) // Guildy and Tass get roasted!

1:59:54 - Bunker Review Topic #1: What should happen to Dally M points when a player is suspended?

2:03:44 - Bunker Review Topic #2: NRL Finals "Top 8" predictions (Who will come 1st, 4th, & 8th?)

2:09:20 - Bunker Review Topic #3: Wayne Pearce's proposed rule doesn't make it to trial-phase

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Hosted by Daniel Tassone, Nicholas Guild & Ryan Clarke.

Proudly sponsored by The Rusty Penny Brewing Co. // The Aria & Co.

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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© The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast, 2021.

Welcome to Episode #31 of The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast "the platform for all rugby league identities to voice their journey; their sideline story"

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Click the master link to listen on your preferred platform, follow us on our socials, or to check out our sponsors:

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - The Sideline Story Ethos + Introduction

03:08 - New Sponsor 'The Aria & Co.' ~~~ Exclusive Sideline Story with their co-founders, Anthony and Alessandra!

11:58 - Episode 31 Overview

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Around the Grounds with The Sideline Story:

13:00 - English Super League round 20 wrap-up

14:25 - Leeds def Huddersfield // Rob Burrows to be immortalised with statue outside Emerald Headingly Stadium // Rhyse Martin to set goal-kicking record?

19:31 - Catalans v Warrington postponed // 19-year-old Corentin LE CAM officially the tallest man in ESL history

22:57 - St Helens def Wigan // no love lost in this match

26:26 - Hull FC def Hull KR // rivalry of the week // Josh Reynolds gets bottle thrown at him, so how does he respond?

28:23 - Castleford def Wakefield // Tigers 16th straight win over Wakey

29:01 - Leigh def Salford // Centurions bag their first win of the year after 16-game lose streak

30:00 - James Maloney to retire at season's end // appreciation for a player who just knew how to win

33:41 - ESL signing news and rumours (Konrad Hurrell, Shane Wright, James Roby, Thomas Leuluai)

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The Sideline Story's Round 23 NRL Recap (+ "The Sideline Story M's" 321s):

35:42 - The Panel's tips update // Supercoach update // Sideline Story M's standalone episode is coming!

39:52 - Storm def Titans // Storm equal the longest win-streak in rugby league history (19)

45:08 - Sea Eagles def Raiders // No Turbo // CNK returns! // Curtis Scott gets sacked!

51:29 - Panthers def Rabbitohs // Rabbitohs 10-game win streak ends // Did penalties ruin the match? // Does Cody Walker go missing in big games?

1:03:30 - Sharks def Tigers // Cronulla stay alive in finals race // Ronaldo Mulitalo breaks jaw, still a champion of the game // Andrew Fifita update // SJ departs on bad terms // Josh Dugan charged for breaching COVID // Mbye signs with Dragons // Luke Brooks to leave tigers?

1:17:28 - Knights def Bulldogs // Dogs officially "win" the wooden spoon // Adam Elliott in hot water again!

1:23:44 - Eels def Cowboys // Sivo out for season // Cowboys lose 10 in a row

1:28:12 - Roosters def Dragons // St George winless since their COVID BBQ // Roosters still winning with major injuries

1:34:13 - Broncos def Warriors // Warriors slip up in finals race // Broncos want Reece Walsh back // Joey Manu the Warriors #1 target

1:40:28 - Rapid Fire Tips: Round 24

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

1:42:16 - IG fan poll results (from Ep#30 Bunker Review)

1:49:44 - Bunker Review Topic #1: Should Parramatta Eels consider other coaches in light of their recent form?

1:58:54 - Bunker Review Topic #2: Are the NRL treading a fine line with the COVID vaccine?

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Hosted by Daniel Tassone, Nicholas Guild & Ryan Clarke.

Proudly sponsored by The Rusty Penny Brewing Co. // The Aria & Co.

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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Logo designed by Tahlia Zaccomer

© The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast, 2021.

Welcome to Episode #30 of The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast "the platform for all rugby league identities to voice their journey; their sideline story"

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Click the master link to listen on your preferred platform, follow us on our socials, or to check out our sponsors:

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - The Sideline Story Ethos + Introduction + Ep Overview

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Around the Grounds with The Sideline Story:

04:55 - English Super League round 19 wrap-up // Promotion and relegation to be retained at season's end

12:38 - ESL signing news and rumours (Brodie Croft, Will Hopoate, George Burgess, Joey Lussick)

15:34 - NSWRL cancel all major rep comps // how detrimental has COVID been to the development of rugby league players?

20:30 - Carolina Lightning organise US rugby league All-Stars match // WWE Superstar Xyonn Quinn aka Daniel Vidot is drafted!

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The Sideline Story's Round 22 NRL Recap (+ "The Sideline Story M's" 321s):

22:56 - The Panel's tips update // Supercoach update

26:57 - Storm def Raiders // Storm break NRL win-streak record // Hynes > Paps? // CHN sent off

34:02 - Panthers def Dragons // Cleary returns, but should he have been suspended? // Matt Burton more like Brad Fittler?

45:11 - Roosters def Broncos // Did refs get Flegler hit wrong? // Do the media favour Roosters?

51:50 - Rabbitohs def Titans // Souths go 10 in a row // The Don retires

1:00:05 - Tigers def Cowboys // Wests keep their slim finals hopes alive

1:03:08 - Sea Eagles def Eels // Put the line thru Parra // Is Gutho worth $1m? // Will Turbo win the Dally M's and Sideline Story M's?

1:13:00 - Warriors def Bulldogs // Warriors fight for the 8 // Dogs take the spoon

1:19:14 - Knights def Sharks // Newwie to nab 7th spot?

1:23:06 - Rapid fire tips: Round 23

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

1:25:50 - IG fan poll results (from Ep#29 Bunker Review)

1:33:48 - Bunker Review Topic #1: Which two sides will snatch 7th and 8th spot for finals?

1:40:45 - Bunker Review Topic #2: Should finals be Top Six? // Should the NRL competition length be shortened?

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Hosted by Daniel Tassone, Nicholas Guild & Ryan Clarke.

Proudly sponsored by The Rusty Penny Brewing Co.

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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