Rugby League Guru Podcast

Bloke: Trials Week 2 Preview

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Denan and myself take a deep dive into week 2 of the NRL trials on the Bloke in a Bar Podcast, footy is back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Bloke: Footy Fights & Broncos Trial Preview

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do we need fights back in footy? Myself and Denan take a deep dive into that question along with a review of the Broncos trial against Wynnum Manly. H...

Bloke in a Bar: All Stars Review and Standout Players

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Denan and myself review the All Stars clash and point out the best players on the ground in our opinions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Indigenous and Maori All Stars Review

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My review of the Indigenous and Maori All Stars game on Saturday night, one of my favourite nights on the rugby league calendar. Hosted on Acast. See ...

LIVE REACTION: NRL Roast's Hottest 100: Part 1

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My live reaction the NRL Roast's hottest 100 list, episode one goes from pick 100-71. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brisbane Broncos Trial Review

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My review of the Broncos first trial on the weekend against Wynnum Manly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Indigenous All Stars To 5 Players to Watch

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My top 5 players to watch for the Indigenous All Stars on Saturday night, a few different narratives within these 5 picks. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

NRL Don Podcast: Guru's 3 Hot Takes for 2022

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jumped on the NRL Don Podcast to hand out some 2022 hot takes and answer some of your questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Maori Top 5 Players To Watch

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The top 5 players from the Maori side that I'm most excited to watch play on Saturday night! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

All Stars Preview, Any Time Try Scorers and Preston Campbell Medal Predictions

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All of my thoughts heading into the All Stars game on Saturday night! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trials Week 1 Preview Analysis: Broncos Jigsaw Puzzle

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A deep dive into the Broncos team that has been selected for the first trial against the Seagulls, the guys to keep an eye on and the guys who need to...

Rubdown SC Draft Analysis: Cowboys, Eels, Panthers & Rabbitohs

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A deep dive with the Weekly Rubdown into the SC Draft options from the Cowboys, Eels, Panthers and South Sydney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

LIVE REACTION: Josh Schuster Injury

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Schuster has a 6 week injury as it stands, we talk about the options to replace him here. Apologies we completely forgot about our boy, Lawton, he wil...

Johnny Raper Tribute: The Man in The Bowler Hat

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A devastating day in nRugby league, losing one of, if not our greatest ever. There is a pretty fair argument for Raper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Bloke Rookie Watch: Warriors and Tigers

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Denan and myself bring you a couple of guys to watch from the Warriors and the Tigers over the next few seasons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Bloke Rookie Watch: Dragons and Roosters

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An interesting rookie watch here, a few blokes you're already aware of who are set to explode over the next few years along with a few blokes you prob...

Captain Kalyn?

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rumours are circulating out of Newcastle that KP will be handed the captaincy at the Newcastle Knights, is this a good move or a desperate play to kee...

Bloke Rookie Radar: Penrith Panthers and the South Sydney Rabbitohs

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Plenty of young guys from both of these clubs that I'm very keen on, some you'll see in a few weeks whilst others you'll see in a few years time. Host...

Bloke Rookie Radar: Cowboys and Eels

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Denan and myself dive into all of the young talent to watch at the North Queensland Cowboys and at the Parramatta Eels over the next few years. Hosted...

NRL News: Shaq Mitchell, All Stars, Parra's Co-Captains, Captain Tino and ACL Injuries

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Denan and myself catch up on some of the biggest stories from around the NRL including the All Stars Bolter Shaq Mitchell and the Titans 21 year old s...

NRL News: Forward Pass Technology, Reece Walsh Rumours and the Next Freddy

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A deep dive into some of the news from the last few days in the NRL, from Forward Pass Technology to Brad Fittler's young bloke making his Roosters de...

Your Suggestions: Bring Back a Former Player

06 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you could bring back one player from your club that would be most suited to the modern rules, who would it be? Here are all of your shouts from our...

Is Rueben Cotter a Trap?

06 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cotter, Dunn, Taumalolo, Todd Payten... It is a cluster fuck up there in North Queensland. As much as I love Cotter, is there a fair argument that he ...

Harold Matts and SG Ball Round 1 Preview

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I don't know all of these teams inside out obviously, that is near impossible but here are the games and players that excite me in Round 1 of the NSW ...

Your Questions: Past Players Under New Rules and Next Captains

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Answering three of your questions from the FB page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind the Scenes: Instagram QnA - February 3rd 2022

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A behind the scenes look into our Instagram QnA on our Instagram stories, an array of random questions from around our game. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

News Update: Bromwich Brothers and Captain Tino

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There has been a bot happening over the last 24 hours, here are my thoughts on the two biggest stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Your Questions: Current and Past Unsung Heroes

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A question from the Rugby League Guru Podcast Listeners page on Facebook, looking into some of the Unsung Heroes from each and every club. Hosted on ...

Select Your Ball Player: Morgan, Soward, Sherwin, Walker or Hughes?

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A look over who you guys selected then I reveal who I would go for out of these guys, some very interesting results in my opinion! Hosted on Acast. Se...

Knights Young Guns and a Ripping Footy Social Media Rant

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Denan and myself dive into the young guns at the Knights, then back it up with a huge rugby league social media rant that may or may not interest you....

Bloke Rookie Radar: Manly and Melbourne

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A deep dive into some of the young guns to keep an eye on from the Manly Sea Eagles and the Melbourne Storm on the Bloke in a Bar Podcast. Hosted on A...

Rubdown SC Draft Analysis: Titans, Manly, Melbourne and Newcastle

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A deep dive into another 4 squads in the NRL from a SuperCoach Draft perspective with the legends over at the Weekly Rubdown. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

GURU'S MAORI AND INDIGENOUS TEAMS

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The squads have just dropped for the All Stars match, here are the two best teams that I have picked for the Maori and Indigenous All Stars. Hosted on...

LIVE REACTION: Broncos New Skipper

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Broncos have recently announced who their new skipper will be, here is my live reaction to their selection! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Bloke Rookie Radar: Bulldogs, Sharks and Titans

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A deep dive into some of my favourite young guns from the Bulldogs, Sharks and the Titans with Denan on the Bloke in a Bar Podcast. Hosted on Acast. S...

Bloke Rookie Radar: Broncos and Raiders

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

enan and myself have a look at some of our favourite young guns that are coming through the Broncos and the Raiders' systems on the Bloke in a Bar Pod...

News Update: Titans Choose Their Hooker AFB Re-signs

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Denan and myself take a deep dive into two of the big news stories from the last few days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Early But Necessary Draft Strategies

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some random thoughts on Draft strategies that new draft players should be considering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Randomiser: Current Non-Premiership Winners

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another randomised team, today we're picking solely from the current NRL Players who haven't won a premiership so far in their career. Hosted on Acast...

Your Questions: Top 5 Halfbacks Ever?

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Answering one of your questions from the week, who are my top 5 halfbacks ever and does Nathan Cleary get a start? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Instagram Live: Rugby League 5, Illias' Future, Warriors Halves and Dolphins Targets

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Answering all of your questions from our Instagram Live on Thursday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big 3: 2005 Tigers VS 2008 Sea Eagles

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Which big three would you choose to build a side around? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Players To Watch: Angus 2.0 and More

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A big day in the life of Jack Howarth, scary to think what he could become. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guru's 2022 Goal Kickers Guide

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All of the first choice goal kickers in the NRL heading into season 2022, along with all the guys who could replace them from each team. Hosted on Aca...

Bloke Squad Analysis: Roosters and the Tigers

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A deep dive into both top 30 squads from the Roosters and the Tigers on the Bloke in a Bar Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Bloke Squad Analysis: Dragons and Rabbitohs

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A deep dive into the top 30 of the Dragons and the Bunnies on the Bloke in a Bar Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SC Draft Analysis: Broncos, Bulldogs, Sharks and Canberra

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Part one of a four part series with the Weekly Rub Down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bloke Squad Analysis: Parramatta Eels and Penrith Panthers

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A deep dive into the top 30 squads of the Penrith Panthers and the Parramatta Eels via the Rugby League Guru Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

LIVE REACTION: SuperCoach 2022 Game Changes

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My live reaction to all of the changes for season 2022 in Super Coach as announced this morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Bloke Squad Analysis: NZ Warriors and NQ Cowboys

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Denan and myself take a deep dive into the NQ Cowboys and the NZ Warriors top 30 squad on the Bloke in a Bar Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Bloke in a Bar: Dolphins Sign Bromwich and Nicholls, Edwards Re-signs and Rule Changes

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Denan and myself go through all of the news from the last few days, plus a few hypotheticals! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

2022 Players To Watch: Big Shoes To Fill at Penrith

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Big shoes to fill at Penrith, I'm very confident that this bloke will blow us away with his ability and confidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Instagram QnA: Part 2 - Rookie of the Year, Best Lock, RTS the Rooster and Origin Smokey

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of all the questions sent in by you guys on my Instagram story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Instagram QnA: Part 1 - Salary Cap Relief, NRL Draft Day, Sharks Chances and the Dolphins

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Answering all of your questions from our Instagram story on Sunday afternoon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LIVE REACTION: Middo's Top 5 Players of 2021

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My review of David Middleton's 2021 team of the year and his top 5 players of season 2021! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

LIVE REACTION: Jesse Bromwich to the Dolphins

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Huge breaking news this afternoon, here is my live reaction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2022 Players to Watch: Maroons Bolter

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I bet you can guess who this guy is, one of the Guru's favourites heading into season 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Instagram Live: January 20 2022

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All of the audio from our Instagram Live last night, answering all of your questions from breakout players to new franchises! Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Randomised Team: Club Captains Only

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pretty tough gig here, thought my team turned out pretty handy though! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RL Coach: James Tedesco Interview

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ourt good mate Lee Addison has been interviewing cheap of players that he formally coached, this is the stand out for me though, James Tedesco. Teddy ...

2022 Players to Watch: Break Out Chook

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Keep an eye on this guy heading into season 2022, you could argue he has already had his breakout season. I'm tipping he gets better in 2022. Hosted o...

Bloke Squad Analysis: Storm and Newcastle

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A deep dive into the top squads of the Melbourne Storm and the Newcastle Knights on the Bloke in a Bar Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Bloke Squad Analysis: Titans and Manly

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A deep dive into the top 30 squads of the Gold Coast Titans and the Manly Sea Eagles on the Bloke in a Bar Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

2022 Players To Watch: The Redemption Raider

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I think this fella is in for a big bounce back in 2022, worth keeping an eye on this guy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The First Month: Cronulla Sharks

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Absolutely love the Sharks draw heading into season 2022, I'm not sure if the flow of it could be all that much better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Bloke Squad Analysis: Sharks and Raiders

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A deep dive with Denan Kemp into the 2022 squads of the Cronulla Sharks and the Manly Sea Eagles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Bloke Squad Analysis: Brisbane Broncos

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A deep dive into the Broncos top 30 on the Bloke in a Bar Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bloke Squad Analysis: Canterbury Bulldogs

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Deep dive into the Canterbury Bulldogs squad heading into season 2022 on the Bloke in a Bar Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

News Update with Denan Kemp

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I joined Denan Kemp on the Bloke in a Bar podcast today to talk all things rugby league, including all of the breaking news from the last two odd week...

Newcastle's Knightmare

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This Brailey injury is a kick in the dick for Newcastle in 2022, for me though this issue will be much deeper. This could have a very long term impact...

Behind The Scenes: Instagram QnA

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A sneaky little behind the scenes look into the Instagram QnA on our story last night, more in-depth answers here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Impact of Melbourne Losing Big N.A.S

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This could have a huge impact on the Melbourne Storm, this guy means more to Melbourne than meets the eye for me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

2022 Players To Watch: Young Bucking Bronco

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You saw this one coming but we go into a bit more depth to his QLD cup career to give you a real understanding off what we're dealing with here. Hoste...

LIVE REACTION: Fox League's Team of the Decade

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My live reaction to Fox League's team of the decade and the side that I would have picked, a few interesting differences! Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Top Ten Dally M Dominant Forwards of the Modern Era

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A deep dive into the most dominant Dally M performances by forwards, not including hookers, from the last 15 odd years. Some of these numbers will blo...

The First Month: Wests Tigers

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I don't mind the Tigers first month tomb honest with you, I think they can come out of it looking pretty good. If they don't though, we could see more...

2022 Players To Watch: The Bulldog You Know

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have simply scratched the surface with this guy so far, he looks like he will land on one of the most potent edges in Rugby League if it all comes ...

The First Month: South Sydney Rabbitohs

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Huge first 4 weeks for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2022, not many harder ways to kick off a new era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

2022 Players To Watch: The One That Got Away

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This bloke will explode at the Warriors in 2022 in my opinion, one to definitely have in your black book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

The First Month: Canterbury Bulldogs

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A deep dive into every clubs first four weeks of the 2022 season, kicking off with the Canterbury Bulldogs. Their start is a little bit more difficult...

Brisbane's Battle for the 6

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is shaping up as one of the most interesting saga's to watch during the 2022 Pre-season. Who will partner Adam Reynolds in Brisbane? Hosted on Ac...

LIVE REACTION: Bring Back One Past Player

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you could bring back one past player at each club, who would it be? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2022 Players To Watch: The Forgotten Rooster

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One guy to keep an eye on over the next few years in Bondi, I think this guy could become very important over the next few seasons. Hosted on Acast. S...

Joey 2005 - The Greatest Forgotten Season?

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Johns was no stranger to a Dally M Medal, in 2005 he got within a bee's dick of another in some of the most incredible circumstances imaginable...

Top 10 Moments 0f 2021: Goats, Medals, Shields and Trophies

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Myself and Kempy dive into our top 4 moments of season 2021, featuring the GOAT and maybe a few future GOATs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Top 10 Moments of 2021: Cronulla's Big Call & Wayne's World

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Diving into moment 5 and 6 of 2021 on the Bloke in a Bar Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Top 10 Moments of 2021: Walker's Shark Alarm and Parra the Party Pooper

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Diving into the top ten moments from 2021 with Denan on the Bloke in a Bar Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Top 10 Moments of 2021: Glory Four Papi and What a Finish!

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Best of 2021: Chris Flannery's Dream Team

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

2002 Premiership Winner and one of the most versatile players rugby league has ever seen, Chris Flannery, joined me earlier in 2021 to name his greate...

Best of 2021: Jharal Yow Yeh Interview

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A throwback to a cracking interview with one of the most gifted wingers our game has ever seen, Jharal Yow Yeh. A champion fella with an incredible st...

Best of 2021: Jamie Soward's Dream Team

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Throwing it back to some of our favourite podcasts from 2021, Jamie Soward's Dream Team was a definite favourite of mine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

The Head Bin Podcast Feature

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Boys from the Head Bin Podcast invited me on for a deep dive into SuperCoach Draft for season 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Last Podcast of 2021

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cheers for all your support this year legends, always appreciate it! See you in 2022! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NRL News Update

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Denan and myself go through all of the big stories from the last few weeks in the NRL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christmas Wish List: Titans, Warriors and Tigers

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Myself and Denan take a deep dive into the Christmas wish list of the Titans, Warriors and the Tigers on the Bloke in a Bar podcast. Hosted on Acast. ...

Christmas Wish List: Sharkies and Melbourne

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Myself and Denan go through the Xmas Wish List of the Melbourne Storm and the Cronulla Sharks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Christmas Wish List: Raiders, Roosters and Manly

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Deep dive into the Xmas wish list of the Roosters, Raiders and Manly with Denan on the Bloke in a Bar Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

SuperCoach Summer Series: McInnes, I-Pap and Farnworth

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Natty and Wuka join me on the SC Summer Series today for a deep Draft dive into these three options heading into season 2022. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Christmas Wish List: Cowboys and Eels

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Going through the Christmas wish list of the Eels and the NQ Cowboys heading into season 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Dolphins Land A Kiwi Star

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dolphins have landed another name and I've got to admit I'm a serious fan of this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...