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Ilias axed in Souths shake-up
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lachlan Ilias has paid the price for South Sydney's poor start to the season, with Brent Read telling Adam Mobbs and Fatima Kdouh the Rabbitohs' halfb...
Benji, Burton & Bunnies!
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Massive weekend of footy, massive amount of gibber. Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy look at the pressure on the Broncos and Souths, Benji Marshall's selection g...
Rosters and re-shuffles
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer Leniu learns his fate at the judiciary and Brent Read, Fatima Kdouh and Tyson Jackson weigh in on the hottest issue in the NRL at the moment. ...
Buzz: "I feel naked"
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Buzz is back from Vegas and has all the inside gossip from inside the nightclub party hosted by rapper Ludacris. On the back of James Tedesco's perfor...
Las Vegas hangover
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All the fallout from the historic season opener. Spencer Leniu's alleged racial slur towards Ezra Mam, who starred and who struggled in Las Vegas, inj...
We're In Vegas Baby
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast has gone global, as Buzz Rothfield, Brent Read and David Riccio come to you live from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, where the build up c...
Maika Siv-oh no!
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Maika Sivo is facing a big ban for his even bigger hit on AJ Brimson. Adam Mobbs, Pamela Whaley and Fatima Kdouh look at the Eels' backline options as...
Apologies to the following people..
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's a loose episode as Buzz tells Mick and Mobbsy he's taking "his" podcast to Vegas, where Anthony Seibold and Jason Demetriou are already trading l...
Week 1 trial takeaways
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Big suspensions, worrying injuries and some performances that leave us with more questions than answers. Mobbsy, Russ and Fatima break down the talkin...
Trials and errors
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Footy is back with the first official week of trials. Mick, Mobbsy and Russ look at the big talking points from the games. The boys break down the new...
Brooksvale era begins
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Back by popular demand, Brent Read returns alongside Adam Mobbs and Fatima Kdouh to break down the trial action from the weekend. From Luke Brooks and...
Buzz is back!
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh from his summer sojourn, Phil Rothfield returns to continue "lifting the brand" of Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs. The boys talk Tom Burgess ...
And the coaches survey says...
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The results are in and Mobbsy, Russ and podcast debutant/journalist/rugby league prodigy Tyson Jackson are ready to break down the results from our an...
Road to kick off
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Carayannis, Brent Read and Russell Jackson are back. The boys talk about what they got up to during the summer break and look at the biggest h...
Fearless 2024 predictions
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Carayannis and Brent Read are joined by Matt Encarnacion as they take a look into their crystal ball to make 2024 predictions. Who will win th...
Can the Tigers change their stripes?
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do the sweeping boardroom changes mean for the Wests Tigers? Mobbsy, Russ and Matt break down the importance of Shane Richardson's role, how it w...
Roosters' revenge with rugby raid
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Sydney Roosters have signed Mark Nawaqanitawase from the Wallabies, but is he a good enough replacement for Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii? Readman, Dave ...
"If they don't win the comp next season..."
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
By popular demand, Russell Jackson jumps into the hot seat with Readman and Mobbsy for the latest player movement news, Jarome Luai's meetings with th...
Up yours, Mickey Mouse!
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Big episode as Readie reveals his beef with Disneyland. Meanwhile, the Tigers will be the happiest place on Earth if they land Jarome Luai. Dave and M...
Latrell's revelation & secret Bulldogs business
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Latrell Mitchell dropped a bomb when he declared he "wasn't looked after the way I should've been" with his Origin injury, and opened up on the toll h...
International flavour
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Carayannis and Brent Read are joined by Matt Encarnacion to discuss all things international rugby league. They talk about James Tedesco's fu...
Cleary-Fowler romance & randy shandies
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's full-on NRL off-season with the latest on Nathan Cleary and Mary Fowler's budding long-distance romance. Readman, Mick and Mobbsy also discuss Ja...
Transfer market & hidden agendas
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The futures of Josh Addo-Carr and Ryan Papenhuyzen have made headlines as Brent Read and Michael Carayannis join Adam Mobbs to reveal what's behind t...
Dragon down the Red-V
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
St George Illawarra are reeling from news Junior Amone has been found guilty of assault and Dave, Readie and Mobbsy look at the Dragons' options to re...
Madge Magic
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Riccio breaks the news that Michael Maguire will be the next NSW coach. He joins Michael Carayannis and Brent Read to react to Maguire's impen...
May the fourth (title) be with you
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brent Read is a late call-up - and literally late for the podcast - as he, Mick and Mobbsy give their verdict on Sunday night's NRL decider. They look...
Dally M for mayhem!
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Buzz tells all on his awkward Dally M run-in as Mick and Mobbsy reveal what happened off camera at rugby league's night of nights. Mick has a surprise...
It's the grand final countdown
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
And then there were two. Fatima, Crawls and Mobbsy look at the Panthers-Broncos clash, the battle between Nathan Cleary and Adam Reynolds, Penrith's s...
Punt the tragic Dragon?
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Hunt has sparked more anger with his latest Dragons comments, Mick and Buzz reveal what went on behind the scenes at their Wests Tigers lunch, we ...
Can anyone stop the Penrith Panthers juggernaut?
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's preliminary finals time and the best four teams in 2023 will battle it out this weekend for a spot in the grand final. Already, the Panthers have...
Porcupine meatballs-up
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The porcupine meatball saga drags into its second week as we serve up a finals preview. MC, Buzz and Mobbsy talk Val Holmes' sanction, break some sign...
Reality bites Wighton
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Wighton's alleged bite, the cliffhanger Raiders-Knights game, the dominance of the Broncos and Panthers, the Roosters' bravery and Penrith's soci...
Buzz breaks his silence on James Graham!
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Big episode as Buzz addresses his NRL360 debate with James Graham over the Bulldogs. Buzz, MC and Mobbsy discuss anonymous player sources and the fall...
You can't play a final in a construction zone!
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Their season is over but Souths are still creating headlines thanks to the war of words between Braith Anasta and Craig Coleman over criticism of Lach...
Dogs at War
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Buzz and MC are joined by Brent Read to dissect all the issues going on at Canterbury. They go in-depth into the situation at Belmore. The boys touch ...
Lights, camera, Ricky's f-bomb reaction!
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Between Ricky Stuart's f-bomb at a cameraman, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves' brain explosion, the Soni Luke bum poke and Kalyn Ponga's injury, there's not m...
Back to the Souths' press conference...
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the serious end of the season, but someone forgot to tell the guys. Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy manage to cover South Sydney's implosion, the touch-and...
Tigers' PR fail
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have the Wests Tigers' finally hit rock bottom? Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy discuss Tim Sheens' impending departure, Benji Marshall's quickfire ascent to t...
Hip drops, flops and big statements
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A hip-drop tackle is it season over for Jackson Hastings? What does it mean for the Knights? The Raiders and Eels are in freefall as the fight to stay...
The bad blood we didn't know existed
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Taylor Swift says, 'now we've got bad blood'. The Sea Eagles and Tigers feud continues amid personnel changes and questions around Manly's salary c...
Ref sprays, slaps and sin bins
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Wighton in hot water for questioning a referee's integrity, Zac Lomax escaping sanction for a head slam, Marata Niukore's sin-bin slap and Kenne...
Mick's feud with an Origin star
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A combative episode with Adam Mobbs, Michael Carayannis and Phil Rothfield as Buzz rules out one NRL heavyweight's premiership hopes, declaring "I jus...
Valentine Holmes wrecker!
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Cowboys' top-eight chances have copped a significant blow as Fatima Kdouh reveals the breaking news around Valentine Holmes' high-tackle charge. S...
Signing sprees and finals fights
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Roster shake-up at the Bulldogs, potential movement at the Dragons with halfback Jayden Sullivan touring the Wests Tigers facilities as the Red V clos...
Top-eight race blown wide open
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Round 21 of the NRL season is complete and Adam Mobbs, Fatima Kdouh and Russell Jackson dive into the major talking points. The finals race just got i...
Lights, camera, action!
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast has gone big time, new studio, fresh format, same gibber! Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy talk about the latest hall of fame inductees George Piggin...
Tigers' crisis talks
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a massive weekend as Crawls, Fatima and Mobbsy look at the Warriors, Knights and under-strength Panthers' performances. Meanwhile, they disc...
Bradman is Best
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Buzz and Readman go at it over Bradman Best's selection and Buzz's call for Brad Fittler to stand-down as coach. The pair are joined by Michael Caraya...
Does Dogs deal pass the pub test?
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does Tino Fa'asuamaleaui's mega Bulldogs deal pass the pub test? Paul Crawley and Fatima Kdouh breakdown the ramifications for club's without super ri...
Week of Feuds
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While the NRL and RLPA go to war it is Phil Rothfield and Brent Read who have engaged in their own public battles this week. The pair join Michael Car...
Origin Game 3 Teams Announced
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The State Of Origin game 3 2023 teams have been announced, there were some blowout scores over the weekend. Plus what does the run home to the finals ...
Benji, Broncos and F-bombs!
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Big week on and off the field as Mick reveals Benji Marshall breaks his silence on the Tigers' saga. Mick, Buzz and Mobbsy also talk Reece Walsh's c...
Breaking Ben Hunt, Reece Walsh news
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Dragons have rejected Ben Hunt's request for a release from his contract, while Reece Walsh has been referred straight to the judiciary for allege...
Chill, we've got work in the morning
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jarome Luai's inflammatory Instagram post, Tom Trbojevic's injury, Damien Cook's bizarre move to the centres, contentious referee calls, and the futur...
Unhappy Hunting Ground
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Hunt's bombshell request for a release from the Dragons will have massive ramifications for the Red V. Crawls, Fatima and Mobbsy look at the fallo...
80% gibber, 20% footy
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Buzz is back and Readman makes a cameo as Mick and Mobbsy look at how quickly Shane Flanagan can turn around the Dragons. They look at the chaos cause...
Buzz off, Read's the man
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Buzz on hiatus, Mobbsy tags in Brent Read to go toe to toe with Mick Carayannis. They discuss Parramatta's predicament and how they replace Dylan...
Cleary injury fallout, Parramatta star in hot water
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the news hot off the press on Monday morning, Fatima Kdouh and Paul Crawley dissect the fallout for the Blues after halfback Nathan Cleary was ru...
I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NSW are still standing, but only just. Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy look at where the Blues lost Origin I, their line-ups and bench rotation, what happene...
Origin drama: Latrell is out!
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fatima Kdouh, Paul Crawley and Adam Mobbs look at how Latrell Mitchell's injury has rocked NSW ahead of Origin I, what Stephen Crichton brings and if ...
The Punch That Changed The Game Forever
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the 10th anniversary of the Origin fight between Paul Gallen and Nate Myles that triggered a seismic shift in rugby league. The punch was banned ...
Tina Turner: Simply The Best
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Buzz tells Mick and Mobbsy about the time he met Tina Turner as they reminisce about her impact on rugby league, the legendary ad campaigns and enduri...
Breaking! Origin selection shocks
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Origin teams for game one are in and there are plenty of surprises. Paul Crawley and Adam Mobbs look at the Blues blooding Tevita Pangai Jr and Hu...
Buzz is all 'Ryled' up
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Ryles is firming as Dragons coach. Buzz is firming for owing a dinner on the appointment, but where does it leave St George Illawarra? Buzz, Mic...
Have the Rooster's lost their crow ?
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Bellamy has made a huge call on his future at the Storm and it could have a direct impact on the under siege Dragons. But Anthony Griffin isn't ...
Stop Dragon us down
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Buzz is back from Covid and has made a bold call about Jason Ryles' coaching future. Mick's home from Magic Round with the latest from St George Illaw...
The best and the worst from Magic Round.
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did the Parramatta Eels underestimate the importance of hooker Reed Mahoney to their premiership campaign? Paul Crawley and Fatima Kdouh look at Parra...
Don't you know it's Magic?
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Christmas for rugby league fans. Paul Crawley, Adam Mobbs and Russell Jackson look at whether the Tigers can continue the Dragons' tragic Magic R...
Ref rage, debuts and drama
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wrapping up a cracking weekend of footy, Adam Mobbs and Paul Crawley debate Josh Reynolds' rant at referee Grant Atkins amid the Bulldogs' win over th...
Jack Rabbit and a fallen Sea Eagle
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Wighton's out, Josh Schuster's at a career crossroad, and Buzz declares "I'm going to Vegas, baby!" It's a massive week of NRL as the guys look a...
NRL's Best Breaker-Upperers
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Walker's axing to NSW Cup has Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy wondering whether he'll be a 10-year player at Bondi or if the Roosters have fallen out of lov...
Dogs of Sore
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Canterbury's injury list dwarfs any other team's casualty ward as Fatima Kdouh and Adam Mobbs look at the replacement options for Cameron Ciraldo's be...
See you Slater, Dragons
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy return to look at the Dragons' Billy Slater enquiries and Ben Hunt's reluctance of "starting fresh" with a new coach as Mick dec...
Spine Shuffle
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Much like the Tigers we have a new-look team this week with Fatima Kdouh joined by Michael Carayannis and Matt Encarnacion. The team dissects the bad ...
Much needed fresh blood
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The new look team of Michael Carayannis, Fatima Kdouh and David Riccio take you through all the NRL action, with the Tigers the major talking point gi...
Tiger texts and a free agency frenzy
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who's running things at the Tigers? Buzz reveals his text message exchange with Mitchell Pearce, who confirmed Benji Marshall reached out to him about...
Self-sabotaging Eels?
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The news Parramatta have told Clint Gutherson they're hitting the open market for a potential "game breaker" fullback option doesn't add up. Crawls, F...
Hunt for Red near October
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's nothing like a surprise feud in rugby league and Royce Hunt and Corey Horsburgh have provided it. Michael Carayannis, David Riccio and Adam Mo...
He's a downhill skier
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Round 3 threw up a host of upsets and even more issues as Crawls, Fatima and Mobbsy look at the Eels staring down the barrel of an 0-4 start, where th...
Headaches! Not all concussion related
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's a lively episode as Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy highlight Manly's salary cap issues, the fallout from the NRL's new mandatory 11-day concussion stand d...
Round 2, fight!
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What a weekend of footy! Fatima, Crawls & Mobbsy look at Jackson Hastings’post-match run-in with Tommy Talau and David Klemmer after the Tigers-...
'Trell it like it is
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Previously unbeatable Penrith have 'cracks in the windscreen', but has Latrell Mitchell's comments on the premiers put a target on his back? Buzz, Mic...
The Dolphins Flipper The Script
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well Round 1 is done and dusted Paul Crawley, Fatima Kdouh and Brent Read review the weekend that was, they dive into the new concussion rule. Plus wh...
Round 1: Buzz's Performance Review
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Carayannis is a late illness withdrawal this week so Brent Read joins Adam Mobbs and Phil Rothfield for a massive episode. Buzz has his perfor...
Off-Season Signing Chaos
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Spencer Leniu set to leave Penrith at the end of this season, Paul Crawley, Fatima Kdouh and Adam Mobbs demand change to the transfer system that...
The worst-run club in rugby league
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Carayannis is back and breathing fire over another scandal-plagued week for the Dragons in the wake of their meek Charity Shield showing, the ...
Pre-season takeaways
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The trials are in the bag and all eyes are on Round 1. What should Canterbury do with their halfback role? Who's to blame for Tyrell Sloan's teary Cha...
47 Years Of Buzz
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's a celebration episode with Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield marking 47 years as a journalist, while it's birthday week for Brent Read. The boys look at the ...
Kalyn Ponga flushed out
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The NRL Pre-Season Challenge is in full swing but it's the off-field issues creating headlines. Adam Mobbs, Paul Crawley and Fatima Kdouh watched as K...
Mobbsy out, Riccio in
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Riccio, Buzz and Ready talk through what next for Latrell and the power of the integrity unit, what Ready's looking forward to next in the trials...
Arrested development: Latrell Mitchell & Jack Wighton
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Major drama on the eve of the NRL season with Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton arrested and charged after a round of wrestling got out of hand outsid...
The return of Buzz and Ready
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The NRL season must be getting close because Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield and Brent Read are back and arguing as they join Adam Mobbs to discuss what will be...
Critter, Dragons and leaked pre-season plans
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Crichton is on the move, Talatau Amone is stood down and the NRL pre-season challenge details have been leaked.Adam Mobbs, Michael Carayannis ...
Rule tweaks and the perils of podcasts
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's plenty happening on the training paddock and off the field as clubs return from their Christmas break. Matt Encarnacion and SuperCoach guru To...
The Buzz blocked Twitter tribunal special
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Rothfield has blocked more than 2000 people on Twitter over the past decade so we decided to give some of the vanquished a shot at a second chanc...
The biggest storylines of 2023
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the first episode of the year and we kick off with Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield looking into his crystal ball to declare the big stories that will play ...
Buzz's Christmas feuds
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the holiday season but not everyone will be exchanging Christmas cards this year. Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield tells Adam Mobbs and Russell Jackson abou...
NRL summer free agency moves
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Canterbury continue to overhaul their roster with Corey Allan the latest Bulldog to leave while still holding a contract for next season. Phil Rothfie...
Mitchell Moses Mayhem.....
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this Episode Phil Rothfield is joined by Dean Bulldog Ritchie and David Riccio as they discuss Mitchell Moses Contract negotiations, can Manly turn...
World Cup Captain Snooze
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The World Cup came to an exciting conclusion, although not judging by one of the pod host's actions. Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobb...