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A podcast covering Rugby League in Newcastle, Central Coast & the Hunter Valley including Newcastle Rugby League, Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League, Central Coast Rugby League & Hunter Valley Group 21
Another episode coming thanks to SharpDS Central Coast
We chat with
- The Stats Man thanks to Fvego Clothing
- Dewayne Sampson (Central Newcastle) on Newcastle Rugby League
- Rob Chaffey (Raymond Terrace) on Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League
We are back with a vengance thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast and covering off Newcastle Rugby League in depth as well as Newcastle and Hunter Rugby League with a focus on the Cardiff Cobras.
And of course the illustrious Numeric Navigator, The Stats Man is back thanks to Fvego Clothing with all your stats performers of the week for last round.
Don't forget - its not too late to join our tipping comp brought to you by Hello World Travel Tuggerah!
The episodes keep getting longer!
This week's epic thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast includes
- The Stats Man thanks to Fvego Clothing
- An update on the Real NRL tipping thanks to Hello World Travel at Tuggerah
- Tony "Two Guns" Delany talking Emma's Warriors Day
- Cameron "Spider" Anderson on the Central & Lakes rivalry
- Dylan McKeown on Terrigal's continued growth and youth coming through
- Lachlan Hickey on the Hinton Hornets C Grade campaign and their inaugural Women's Tackle Team
A huge extended episode chock full of guests thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast
- The Stats Man thanks to Fvego Clothing
- Lachlan Walmsley on a career from the U10s at Merriwa to Scone, South Newcastle, Halifax and Wakefield
- Jack Welsh on South Newcastle sitting atop the Newcastle Rugby League
- JB from Smart Artist on the highs of being a sports photographer in local Rugby League
- The Inaugural Stats Man - Royce Geoffrey on his move back to Dora Creek and entering the Central Coast comp thanks to SharpDS Central Coast
- Windale coach Robbie Payne on his return to his spiritual home and the Eagles season
This Episode brought to you by SharpDS Central Coast
Featuring:
- Josh Spigelman - The Stats Man thanks to Fvego Clothing
- NewRL Tipping Update thanks to Hello World Travel Tuggerah
- Blake Austin (The Entrance Tigers) talking all things Denton Engineering Cup plus more
- Tom Hutton (Thornton Beresfield Bears) discussing the return of the Bears & The upcoming LeagueCastle Charity Cup thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services
Brought to you by Sharp DS Central Coast
This week we chat to
Aaron Morris (Lakes United) to launch the LeagueCastle Charity Cup
Steve Widders (Wests) on all things Denton Cup & Wests in 2024
The Stats Man aka Josh Spigelman to recap a wild wet weekend of performances in the Denton Cup/Newcastle Rugby League
Thanks to our partners Sharp DS Central Coast, Fvego Clothing, Lake Macquarie Forklift Services & Hello World Travel Tuggerah
A huge episode thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast featuring:
- The Stats Man thanks to Fvego Clothing
- Luke Higgins on footy in France & his upcoming Grand Final
- Adam Bettridge (Central Newcastle) on the Denton Cup & finding his feet at Central
- Josh Pescud (Aberglasslyn) on all things Ants and Newcastle & Hunter RL thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services
A bumper episode thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast
Featuring
- Josh "The Stats Man" Spigelman thanks to Fvego Clothing
- Connor Kirkwood - Kurri Kurri Bulldogs
- Shaun Johnston - University Seahorses
- Russell Grigg - Maitland Pickers Womens Tackle
Thanks to our other partners Lake Macquarie Forklifts & HelloWorld Travel Tuggerah
Your weekly dose of all things Rugby League in Newcastle & The Hunter thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast
Make sure to join our tipping competition via our Instagram @leaguecastleau (In Bio) Thanks to Hello World Travel Tuggerah
Stats Man brought to you by Fuego Clothing
We are joined by the Stats Man to talk our new tipping comp & stats man team of the year, we chat with the voice of Newcastle RL Grand Final Day Tony Delany to break down the season ahead and we chat all things Magic Round, Sleapy's Day & 2024 season with Newcastle Rugby League General Manager Adam Devcich.
LeagueCastle is back for season 2024 with guests Sam Clune (South Newcastle Lions) & Chad O'Donnell (Maitland Pickers)
Ahead of the inaugural Brodie Pearson 9s we sit down with a number of guests to find out the impact the tournament will have on the community from supporting the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, through to what it means to a number of the teams and clubs involved to get together to remember Brodie who tragically lost his life playing the wonderful game we all love!
The season all but comes to an end with our final regular show for 2023 thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast
Timestamps
3:15 - The Stats Man recaps the Newcastle Rugby League Grand Final
21:00 - Scott Fitzpatrick (Dora Creek) discusses the A Grade NHRL Grand Final clash with Waratah
33:15 - Tim Christie (Waratah) discusses the A Grade NHRL Grand Final clash with Dora Creek
43:15 - Shaun Johnston joins us to preview the LLT A & B Grade and the Mens A & B Grade Grand Finals
1:07:15 - Adam Martin joins us to preview the LLT C Grade, Northern & Southern Conferences and C Grade North & South Grand Finals
We sit down with all the clubs to pull apart the Real NRL Grand Final Day and preview the action that will take place at McDonald Jones Stadium this Saturday
Time Stamps
2:55 - The Stats Man thank to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services
19:10 - Matt Lantry (Maitland Pickers) - 1st Grade
28:45 - Jack Welsh (South Newcastle Lions) - 1st Grade
41:30 - Jye Ireland (Maitland Pickers) - Reserve Grade
52:30 - Lucas Miller (Western Suburbs Rosellas) - Reserve Grade
1:03:15 - Adam Brown (Lakes United Seagulls) - Under 19s
1:12:25 - Kynan Toomey (Western Sububrs Rosellas) - Under 19s
A bumper second episode for the week thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast.
With a focus on Newcastle & Hunter competitions we have plenty of guests to chat local finals & grand finals
Timestamps
2:30 - Jess Neilson (Karuah Rooettes)
13:20 - Kendyll Lehman (Lakes United Seagulls)
21:30 - Mark "Mungo" Mungoven (Abermain-Weston Hawks)
31:35 - Immy Heap (Hamilton Ducks)
As we head into Real NRL Preliminary Finals we cover all the grades in this week's first episode all thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast.
Time Stamps
2:20 - The Stats Man aka Josh Spigelman on all things statistical from the Denton Engineering Cup thanks to Lake Macquarie forklifts
28:50 - Sam Clune (Cessnock Goannas) on their Minor Semi final win over The Entrance, facing up to Souths again and some of the characters of the Goannas thanks to Shipley Meats at Rutherford
44:40 - Lockie Buller (Western Suburbs Rosellas) on a tough loss to Maitland, bouncing back against Cessnock and whats been happening at Wests to lead them to two sides in this weekends prelims
55:20 - Blaik Schmidhauser (Maitland Pickers) on the Pickers chances of 3 sides in the finals, their nail biting win over Souths on the weekend and good rigs in footy versus good blokes with not so good rigs
Another full to the brim episode thanks to SharpDS Central Coast
Timestamps
4:05 - The Stats Man thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services
26:35 - Jacob Afflick (South Newcastle) on Denton Cup, travelling to France and the Lions big year thus far
38:50 - Wil Botham (Lakes United) on Newcastle Rugby League Under 19s, First Grade Debuts and the youth revolution at Lakes
48:30 - Josh "Bluey" Neilson (Dudley) on NHRL A Grade, travelling overseas, loose units & mad monday.
A huge first finals edition for season 2023 as we kick off another episode with two superstars of the game (better make that three counting the Stats Man!) all thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast.
Timestamps
0:04:10 - The Stats Man recaps Round 18's stats perfomers of the round thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services
0:45:05 - Chad O'Donnell (Maitland Pickers) talks minor premierships, club depth and the week off thanks to Shipley Meats at Rutherford
1:00:50 - Chad Redman (Tea Gardens Hawks) talks a massive Old Boys & Sponsors Day plus NHRL Northern Conference's run to the finals thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services
A big episode covering all things local footy thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast.
Timestamps
0:05:40 - Josh Spigelman aka The Stats Man thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Solutions
0:40:15 - Harry Siejka (Cessnock Goannas) thanks to Shipley Meats
0:53:00 - Kyle & TJ McLean (The Entrance Tigers) thanks to Shipley Meats
1:11:00 - Zeb Dunstan (Kearsley Crushers) thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services
1:22:35 - Tiff White (Thornton Beresfield Bears) thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services
A bumper episode just over 2 weeks out from finals thanks to SharpDS Central Coast
Timestamps
3:20 - The Stats Man - Stats Performers of Round 16 thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services
40:20 - Daniel Peck (Lakes United) - Commentary Debuts, Media Career & Props Kicking thanks to Shipley Meats
1:04:05 - Matt Moon (Macquarie) - Showering Nude, Teammates Fashion & Tattoos and Straightening Two Records thanks to Shipley Meats
1:21:15 - Rob Chaffey (Raymond Terrace) - Footy For A Good Cause/A Successful Fundraiser thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services
A big episode of local footy content thanks to SharpDS Central Coast
We headed live to Cheetah Central aka Waratah Oval to chat with
Phil Byron
Paul Dengate &
Ryleigh Curtin
Another chock a block episode with three guests this week thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast!
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The Stats Man talking Stats Performers Of The Week thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services
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Ryan Glanville (South Newcastle Lions) talking all things Newcastle Rugby League/Denton Engineering Cup
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Hudson Bell (Morpeth Bulls) talking Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League Southern Conference
A huge episode thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast
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3:55 - The Stats Man a.k.a. Josh Spigelman thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services
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44:10 - Max Buderus (Wests) talking Denton Engineering Cup thanks to Shipley Meats
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58:05 - Charlotte Barwick (Wests) talking Womens Tackle & her selection in the NSW Under 19s Squad
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1:09:30 - Onland Duncan & Daniel Stanley (Cardiff) talking Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League C Grade South thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services
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1:21:30 - Nick Newman (Erina) talking Central Coast Rugby League thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast
Brought to you by SharpDS Central Coast
On this week's episode we chat with Central's Randall Briggs about his pioneering role in Central Newcastle's junior & senior clubs hosting their own indigenous rounds, celebrating the proud contribution of Aboriginal culture to our game. We also chat Central's run home which kicked off with an against the odds win over The Entrance last round. We also chat all things Stats Performers of The Week with the illustrious Josh Spigelman!
This episode brought to you by SharpDS Central Coast
A tough weekend for the local league community - make sure to check out the go fund me link on our Facebook page.
On this week's show
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Chris fills in (very poorly) for our Archduke of Algebra - The Stats Man who is out of action for a week (maybe two - he will be back!)
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Brendon Simpson (South Newcastle) talks all things Lions, 7 straight, A Big Day At Townson & Dewayne Sampson's new career!
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Blake Huddleston (West Wallsend) talks about an up and down year for their three grades, the bright future of the club, who is the best Melmouth & fills us in on their up and coming coach - as well as confirming Blake will say anything for the right price!
Another episode covering all things local footy thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast
Segments:
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Josh Spigelman aka The Stats Man thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services (0:03:10)
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Nathan Errington (NHRL) discussing the Newcastle & Hunter competitions, gradings, forfeits, structures & more (0:54:00)
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Josh Miles (Denman Devils) talking all things Devils & Group 21 (1:31:15)
A huge episode to kick off Winter thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast!
We catch up with:
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The Stats Man Josh Spigelman thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services (3:15)
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Nick Glohe (Lakes United) talking all things Denton Engineering Cup, pitch invaders, teammates dancing on camera & another international joining Lakes United this season (44:41) thanks to Shipley Meats
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Tahnee Milgate (Central Newcastle) talking some of her students getting the chance to take the field at Origin 3, the rebuilding of the Womens Tackle team at Central and the dominance of Centrals League Tag (1:04:31) thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast
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Dewayne Sampson (South Newcastle) talking milestones, big name recruits and kicking off our first ever "Controversy Corner" talking about the challenges our competitions face, the issues with player points, player payments, gradings and planned forfeits (1:18:35) thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services
Another packed episode thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast
This week's guests
- The Stats Man & his performers of the week thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services
- Northern Hawks star rookie, Cody Hancock thanks to Shipley Meats
- Hinton Hornets captain coach, Lachlan Hickey thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services &
- Waratah Mayfield Cheetahs evergreen veteran, Marc Regado also thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services
Another bumper episode all thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast
This week's guests :
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Matt Soper-Lawler chatting all things Maitland Pickers, the next wave of Real NRL talent and poor dress sense of our host thanks to Shipley Meats
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Matt Hinton chatting about the Dungog Warriors and their move into the C Grade North Conference thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services
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Tyler Smith talking all things Hamilton Ducks, boat races and much more also thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services
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Co-Host Josh Spigelman with all your Stats Performers Of The Week brought to you by Lake Macquarie Forklift Services
Our second episode this week thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast
Its our first around the grounds coming to you from Gibson Oval, Morisset and we also check in with Dylan McKeown from the Terrigal Sharks on all things Central Coast Rugby League
This week's episode (the first of two!) is focused on all things Denton Engineering Cup.
We catch up with Luke Sharpe from Wyong Roos on all things Wyong, gumboots, wet weather and his favourite opposition fullbacks.
Also on this week's ep "The Stats Man" is back with another break down of all things numerical & mathematical to analyse last rounds player performances!
This episode is brought to you by Sharp DS Central Coast
Guests This Week
- Chad O'Donnell talking all things winning Country vs City and Country Championships as well as the Maitland Pickers season so far and how well the club has gone about building its depth thanks to Shipley Meats
- Sam Atkins on the culture and success of the Central Charlestown Butcher Birds and the group they have looking to knock over a talented competition and go one better than season 2022 thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services
- Tylar Carter on his move to Group 21 with Greta Branxton and the key pieces for the Colts as they look to continue their spot at the top of the table thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services.
This episode brought to you by Sharp DS Central Coast
In this week's episode
- The Stats Man aka Josh Spigelman delivers all of the stats that matter and names the performers of the week
- Will Pearsall (The Entrance Tigers) chats about the Tigers 4 game winning run and club culture
- Jake Fitzpatrick (Toukley Hawks) touches on the Hawks first ever Central Coast premiership in 2022 and the challenges of defending it with a young squad
- Aarron Morris (Lakes United) talks about his return to the Blue & Gold colours and mentoring their young third grade/C Grade team with the help of some select veterans
This episode brought to you by SharpDS Central Coast
A full to the brim extended episode featuring:
- The Stats Man & his performers of the week thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services
- Tim Christie (South Newcastle Lions) chatting all things Denton Engineering Cup/Newcastle Rugby League thanks to Shipley Meats @ Rutherford
- Rob Chaffey (Raymond Terrace Magpies) talking NHRL B Grade & all things Raymond Terrace plus a few other NHRL topics thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services
- Mark Newman (Singleton Greyhounds) talking Hunter Valley Group 21 Rugby League also thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services
This episode brought to you by Sharp DS Central Coast our major partner for 2023
This weeks 2nd episode - thats right two episodes this week! (look back in our feed for the first one) - is a full season preview of the 2023 Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League Competition
- Lake Macquarie Forklifts A Grade, Mex Club B Grade & all three LLT Grades preview with Shaun Johnston
- C Grade North & South and North & South Conferences with Adam Martin
This episode brought to you by Sharp DS Central Coast our major partner for 2023
This weeks (first) episode - thats right two episodes this week! - includes chats with:
- The Stats Man's Performers of The Week thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services
- Matt Roach (Macquarie Scorpions - Head Coach) talking Denton Engineering Cup & Newcastle Rugby League thanks to Shipley Meats
- Brad Bennett (Kincumber Colts - 1st Grade Coach) talikng Central Coast Rugby League
This episode brought to you by SharpDS Central Coast
A bumper episode featuring:
- The Stats Man & his performers of the week thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services
- Ryan Stig (Wests Rosellas) chatting all things Denton Engineering Cup/Newcastle Rugby League thanks to Shipley Meats @ Rutherford
- Scott Fitzpatrick (Dora Creek) talking NHRL A Grade & Dora Creek thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services
A bumper episode brought to you by SharpDS Central Coast
We chat with:
- The Stats Man (Josh Spigelman) on the Team Of The Week & Performers Of The Week thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services
- Harry O'Brien (Cessnock) thanks to Shipley Meats Rutherford
- Reece Ryan (Kearsley) thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services
This episode is brought to you by SharpDS Central Coast
Thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services we chat all things Stat Performers of The Week with Josh Spigelman aka The Stats Man
Shipley Meats bring us our Newcastle Rugby League segment, chatting to Central Newcastle Assistant Coach James Huff.
Don't forget to enter our tipping competition - all details can be found on our Instagram @leaguecastleau
This episode is brought to you by SharpDS Central Coast
Our guests are brought to you by the below
Josh Spigelman - Lake Macquarie Forklift Services
Cameron "Spider" Anderson - Shipley Meats
This episode brought to you by Sharp DS Central Coast - the answer to all your document & printing service needs.This week we have the return of "The Stat Man" thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services as well as welcoming Newcastle Rebels coach Adam Bettridge to talk all things Country Championships.Make sure to sign up for our Denton Engineering Cup tipping contest - find the link on our social channels - Facebook & Instagram
LeagueCastle is brought to you by Sharp DS Central Coast - for all your document & printing solutions contact Sharp DS Central Coast
A NHRL Episode featuring new Dudley Magpies Coach Ethan Cook, discussing the pre season, stepping into full time coaching and looking at the Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League A Grade season ahead.
All of our NHRL content in 2023 is proudly brought to you by our partners Lake Macquarie Forklift Services - contact Rick @ Lake Macquarie Forklift Services for all your forklift requirements
LeagueCastle is brought to you by Sharp DS Central Coast
Chris caught up with Lakes United Manager of Football Tony Delany to chat all things Lakes from first grade through to pathways and female development.
LeagueCastles coverage of Newcastle Rugby in Season 2023 is thanks to Shipley Meats
With the season proper less than two months away, senior representative trial fixtures a week away and the first games of junior representative rugby league upon us it was time to kick start our fifth season thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast our new major sponsor.
And what better way to do it than with former NRL Match Official and new General Manager of Newcastle Rugby League Adam Devcich on as a guest to look ahead at the new look 11 team competition, a return to the Country Championships for the Newcastle Rebels and plenty more, including revealing for the first time in recent history an open to the public season launch!
Our final episode of the season a packed to the brim feature on all three grades of Newcastle Rugby League Grand Finals.
Featuring: Taj Blackman (Lakes United), Dave Dryden (Western Suburbs), Matt Roach (Macquarie Scorpions), Dan Langbridge (Maitland Pickers) & Josh Callinan (Newcastle Herald).
And Co-Hosted by "The Stats Man" Thanks to Junkyard Skips!
One of our biggest episodes of the year as we look ahead to the Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League Grand Finals!!!!
Things are heating up as some areas head to Grand Finals this week while others are a week away from their big dances, we catch up with three clubs who are all on the march towards dates in the big dance and get the low down on how things shape up. We also have our effervescent and ever reliable stats man Josh on board to crunch all the numbers and give you all the stats that matter!
A big episode as we head into Week 2 of finals across all competitions!
We announce the winner of the Beaver Brewery Club of The Year for 2022!
Chris & Josh return with a season defining episode, joined by guests Poasa Loli (Awabakal Eagles), Joey Morris (Central Newcastle Butcher Boys) & Jack Dawson (Hamilton Ducks).
We also announce our 2022 Junkyard Skips Stats Man of The Year!
Our biggest episode of the season with 3 guests covering off Newcastle Rugby League as well as mens & womens action from Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League as well as our regular Stats Man Performers of The Week!
Give it a listen, give it a share!
Another full to the brim episode as we chat local Rugby League with our two special guests as well as the ever reliable stats man - Josh Spigleman - thanks to Junkyard Skips
A special early realease episode, chatting with Wallsend Maryland veteran Jeremy Lowe ahead of his 300th game this weekend, catching up with Daniel Peck from Lakes United as the Seagulls finish the season with a flurry and a very full schedule and bringing you all the stats man performers of the week with Josh Spigelman thanks to Junkyard Skips.
Another full to the brim episode of Newcastle & Hunter local league coverage.
We catch up with Josh Spigleman for our stats performers of the week thanks to Junkyard Skips as well as sitting down with Macquarie utility Matt Moon to talk all things Denton Engineering Cup and in lieu of a Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League special guest this week, Chris takes a look at the race for finals in the NHRL A & B Grade Competitions.
Chris & Josh are back with another episode, chatting all things local rugby league in Newcastle & The Hunter
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Junkyard Skips Stats Performers of The Week feat. Josh Spigelman
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Denton Engineering Cup feat. Matt Soper-Lawler (Maitland Pickers)
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Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League C Grade feat. Blake Huddleston (West Wallsend Magpies)
An extended episode as we catch up with milestone man Jade Porter aka The Freak on his amazing career of 250 Games and discuss where to from here, we also chat Newcastle & Hunter RL with Matt Gerick from Windale Eagles and as always get into The Stats Performers of The Week thanks to Junkyard Skips with Josh Spigelman
Another packed to the brim episode with all of the best local Newcastle & Hunter Valley Rugby League discussion!
A plethora of guests this week include Josh the Stats Man, Honeti Tuha & Harry Siejka from Cessnock, Lachy Hanneghan from Wyong & Kieren Daymond from Dudley!
Another bumper episode featurng our regular co host Josh Spigelman aka The Stats Man thanks to Junkyard Skips as well as in depth chats with Tim Christie from Central & also The 2 Point Podcast as well as Adam Martin talking all things Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League Southern Conference.
Chris & Josh are back with an extended ep, covering the Denton Engineering Cup with our Junkyard Skips stats performers of the week, an in depth chat with Lakes United Seagulls coach Ian "Bubba" Bourke and digging into the Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League Northern Conference with Dungog Warriors Captain Coach Matt Hinton!
A big thanks to all our partner businesses who make the pod possible - Junkyard Skips, Beaver Brewery, Shipley Meats & Sharp DS Central Coast!
Another episode chatting all things Denton Engineering Cup, Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League and of course our recap of the stats that matter thanks to Junkyard Skips with our stats man Josh and the Junkyard Skips Stats Performers of the Week
We catch up with Steven Widders (Western Suburbs), Aarron Morris (Swansea Caves Swans) & Leo Dynevor (Cardiff Cobras) chatting all things Denton Engineering Cup & Newcastle and Hunter Rugby League.
We also welcome back Josh Spigelman aka "The Stats Man" thanks to Junkyard Skips
We are back after a week off and we have your updated Junkyard Skips leaderboard for the Stats Man of The Year as well as point updates from the washout games of Denton Engineering Cup.
We are also joined by Dora Creek Swamies Coach Dave Hoban to talk about the building and success of the club in recent years, recruiting and some of the elepphants in the room around players & player payments.
A big thanks to all our sponsors - Shipley Meats, Sharp DS Central Coast, Beaver Brewery & Junkyard Skips
This week we sit down with Cameron "Spider" Anderson to chat all things Central Newcastle, Shaun Johnston to talk the best of the fare from around the grounds thanks to Beaver Brewery and our resident stats man Josh Spigelman to chat all things Denton Engineering Cup and Stats Performers thanks to Junkyard Skips
Chris catches up with Macquarie assistant coach Matt Roach to chat all things Denton Engineering Cup & the Scorps. Our statsman Josh also returns with an update on the stats man of the year and a recap of last rounds key stat performers
The show is still on the look out for a naming rights or partner sponsor so if you are looking to spread the word of your business reach out to the team via social media to see what we can offer!
Talking all things Denton Engineering Cup and Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League A Grade with our guest South Newcastle's Dewayne Sampson.
And The Stats Man returns for all your Round 3 Denton Cup recaps!
With two interrupted rounds of Denton Engineering Cup behind us, we run through the Stats Man's recap of Round 2 as well as discussing Cessnock's undefeated start to the year with their new captain-coach and dual international Harry Siejka.
We also cover off on the Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League after a false start last week with a full washout round we catch up with Raymond Terrace C Grade co-coach Luke Handsaker to talk about the new era at the Magpies where the club has seen an explosion in player numbers with almost 100 players on their books for 2 mens and 2 ladies league tag sides.
This week we catch up with Captain-Coach of the Wyong Roos Mitch Williams to talk Denton Engineering Cup, the wet start to the season and in particular the Roos Round 1 win over local rivals The Entrance. We also caught up with our local league food and beverage critic and NHRL stalwart Shaun Johnston from University to preview the Newcastle & Hunter season that is scheduled to kick off this weekend with a particular focus on the Mens A & B Grades and the Ladies League Tag competitions.
Chris gets into the Denton Engineering Cup season with chats with four of the coaches from the competition, chatting pre season, lack of trials, who to watch and the season ahead
Kicking off 2022 with an NRL Season Preview as well as a look ahead to Round 1 Chris & co-host Cameron on debut give you all the info you need ahead of 2022.
It's a long one but stay with us as we give a run down on each team and their predicted season.
We also fire out some tips for the season ahead including a $67 value bet for Top Tryscorer!
This week's episode clarified that technology is not our strong suit! After a failed attempt to go live here is what would have been, a recording of a not so live stream.
Big thanks to co-host Josh as well as our guests Tim Christie (Central Newcastle/2 Point Podcast) & Dewayne Sampson (South Newcastle), pushing through an hour plus of local rugby league thoughts and opinion as well as breaking down the NRL Round ahead.
Brought to you by Smart Artist
Another bumper episode thanks to Smart Artist - chatting Denton Engineering Cup, Covid, Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League & NRL
Time Stamps
2:40 - Denton Engineering Cup & NRL - Dan & Campbell (South Newcastle/Whats New In The Castle)
40:50 - Denton Engineering Cup & Covid - Charlie Haggett (Newcastle Rugby League)
51:25 - Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League - Luke Handsaker (Raymond Terrace Magpies)
An absolutely bumper episode, covering all things local footy thanks to our partner Smart Artist - check them out for all your sports and event photography & promotion needs!
Time Stamps
2:30 - Stats Man's Performers of The Week feat Josh Spigelman (LeagueCastle)
24:20 - Denton Engineering Cup/Newcastle RL feat Joel Edwards (Lakes United)
43:20 - Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League (B Grade) feat Kody Bridges & Kirk Roberts (Dudley Magpies)
57:00 - NHRL (D Grade) feat Buddy Matthews (Maitland United)
1:24:50 - NRL Round 21 Preview feat Josh Spigelman (LeagueCastle)
Brought To You By Smart Artist
Time Stamps
3:45 - Stats Man Performers of the Week feat. Josh Spigelman
20:05 - Denton Engineering Cup/Newcastle Rugby League feat. Royce Geoffrey (Macquarie Scorpions)
38:35 - Newcastle & Hunter A Grade feat. Nathan Taylor (Belmont South Rabbitohs)
50:50 - NRL Round 21 Preview feat. Josh Spigelman
Another bumper episode pulling apart the local league competitions, this week we also launch our new competition to find the ultimate Local Legend of League, tune in to find out how to nominate some one!
Time Stamps
4:15 - Stats Man Performer of The Week (Newcastle Rugby League) feat. Josh Spigelman
30:15 - Denton Engineering Cup feat. Pete Cronin (Kurri Kurri)
51:20 - Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League D Grade feat Jayden Potts & Jimmy Newburn (Lakes United)
1:04:25 - NRL Round 19 Preview feat. Josh Spigelman
Brought to you by Smart Artist
Another Episode Brought to you by Smart Artist - the go to for all sports & events photography and promotion!
Time Stamps
2:55 - Denton Engineering Cup - Stats Man Players of The Week with Josh Spigelman
14:30 - Denton Engineering Cup Round 15 Preview with Steve Widders (Wests Rosellas)
35:15 - Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League C Grade with Mitch Flanagan (Wallsend Maryland Tigers)
47:45 - NHRL Ladies League Tag B Grade with Rylie Simon (Dungog Warriors)
55:50 - State of Origin & NRL Round 18 Preview with Josh Spigelman
Another bumper episode brought to you by Smart Artist covering Denton Engineeering Cup, Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League and the upcoming NRL action!
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3:15 - Stats Man Players of The Round & Leaderboard with Josh Spigelman
20:30 - Denton Engineering Cup with Matt Moon (Macquarie)
35:20 - Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League A Grade with Joey Griffiths (Northern Hawks)
48:30 - Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League B Grade with Corey Baker (Windale Eagles)
1:03:45 - NRL & Origin with Josh Spigelman
Another full to the brim chat on all things Denton Engineering Cup, Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League Ladies League Tag and D Grade, plus our regular stats review, recapping the local rep games from the weekend past, reviewing Origin Game 2 and that sweet, sweet Blues win and casting our eye over the upcoming round of NRL.
Timestamps
2:45 - Denton Engineering Cup & Covid Impacts - Charlie Haggett (Newcastle RL)
13:30 - The Stats Man of The Year Points update, State of Origin Review & NRL Round 16 Preview - Josh Spigelman
46:50 - NHCRL Ladies League Tag - Vaida Shaw (University Seahorses)
1:04:00 - NHCRL D Grade Competition - Matt Heaton (Glendale Gorillas
Another bumper episode talking Denton Engineering Cup, Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League C Grade Competition & Women's Tackle A Grade. We also cover off on State of Origin (Men's & Women's), Newcastle Rebels representative fixtures and much much more!
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Timestamps
2:45 - Stats Mans Performers of The Week (with Josh Spigelman)
28:30 - Denton Engineering Cup (with Matt Nicoll - Lakes United)
46:15 - NHCRL C Grade (with Logan Wilcher - East Maitland)
1:03:45 - NHCRL Women's Tackle B Grade (with Erin White - South Newcastle)
1:18:00 - State of Origin Preview (with Josh Spigelman)
Ahead of Beanies for Brain Cancer Round in the NRL we break down the local comps as well as the NRL with a handful of guests.
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Denton Engineering Cup Stats Performers of The Week - with Josh Spigelman (aka The Stats Man)
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NHCRL B Grade Competition (and a little International Rugby League) - with Dylan & Ryan Jones (Swansea Swans/Philippines Tamaraws)
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NHCRL Northern Conference - with Matt Hinton (Dungog Warriors)
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Denton Engineering Cup Round 11 Review & Round 12 Preview - with Harry O'Brien (Cessnock Goannas)
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NRL & Beanies For Brain Cancer Round Preview - with Josh Spigelman
We would also like to welcome on board our new partner bringing the show to you - Smart Artist - great sports & event photography and so much more! Make sure to check them out on Facebook!
A bumper episode covering off:
Denton Engineering Cup Stats with Josh Spigelman
Denton Engineering Cup with Sam Anderson (Maitland Pickers)
Newcastle & Hunter Women's Tackle Competition with Ashlee Harvey (Western Suburbs Rosellas/Aberglasslyn Ants)
Newcastle & Hunter Win Network A Grade with Dewayne Sampson (South Newcastle Lions)
NRL Round 14 Preview & Origin Game 1 Wrap with Josh Spigelman
Another week covering
- Denton Engineering Cup Players of the week - feat. Stats Man Josh Spigelman
- Denton Engineering Cup Round 9 Review & Round 10 Preview - feat. Ryan Glanville
- Newcastle & Hunter D Grade & Women's B Grade brakdown and chat - feat. Zac Johns
- NRL & Origin review & preview - feat. Josh Spigelman
Our latest episode covering Newcastle Rugby League, Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League & a preview of indigenous round in the NRL
A streamlined episode covering off on Newcastle Rugby League with Liam Higgins (Macquarie) & Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League with Matt Gerrick (Windale)
feat,
Jack Dawson (Hamilton Ducks) - NHCRL
Josh Spigelman aka "The Stats Man" - Newcastle Rugby League/Denton Engineering Cup
Another bumper episode covering:
Denton Engineering Cup Stats & Stand Outs - with Josh Spigelman
Denton Engineering Cup Round 6 Review & Round 7 Preview - with Nathan Ross (Kurri Kurri)
NHCRL A Grade Review & Round 4 Preview - with Michael Dent (Thornton Beresfield Bears)
NRL & Newcastle Knights Review & Tips - with Josh Spigelman
This week we cover:
Denton Engineering Cup with Mitch Williams (Wyong Roos)
NHCRL Northern Conference with Lachlan Hickey (Hinton Hornets)
As well as regular segments
Stats Man's Performer of The Week & an NRL Wrap with Josh Spigelman
This week's show focuses on the President's Cup Northern Competition as we catch up with former Waratah & Souths outside back Tim Christie to chat about his move to Central Newcastle and push out to the wing since joining his new club. We also catch up with our resident stats man to unveil the first LeagueCastle Stats Man's Performer of The Week.
This week we cast our eye over the Women's Tackle competitions with Tahnee Milgate (Central Newcastle), the C Grade men's competition & LLT B Grade with Blake Huddleston (West Wallsend) and we look ahead to the Denton Engineering Cup Round 5 and the Tooheys New Bar TV match of the round between Macquarie Scorpions & Wyong Roos with Kerrod Holland (Macquarie Scorpions).
A big thanks to all our guests!
Recapping Round 2 of Denton Engineering Cup & Looking ahead to Round 3 with Matt Killick - The Entrance Tigers
Season & Round 1 Previews of Newcastle & Hunter A Grade with Aarron Morris - Belmont South Rabbitohs & B Grade (and some Ladies League Tag) with Luke Day - Aberglasslyn Ants
The Presidents Cup North is underway and we recap the games in Round 1 that did get on & look ahead to Round 2.
We also discuss the preliminary gradings for the Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League and have a quick peek at the Knights season so far.
Guests: Nathan Eveleigh (NCRLRA)
With the season upon us we caught up with two more of the President's Cup North coaches:
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Shane Wooden (The Entrance Tigers) &
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Matt Kennedy (South Newcastle Lions)
Make sure to get out and checkout the action this weekend!
This week's episode continues our season preview with interviews with 3 coaches from the newly formed President's Cup North
**Steve Kidd (Macquarie Scorpions)
Todd Edwards (Cessnock Goannas)
Phil Williams (Central Newcastle Butcher Boys)**
LeagueCastle returns for Season 3!
This week's episode kicks off the season with interviews with 4 coaches from the newly formed President's Cup North
Mitch Cullen (Kurri Kurri Bulldogs)
Mitch Williams (Wyong Roos)
Matt Lantry (Maitland Pickers)
Robbie Payne (Lakes United Seagulls)
A wrap of the Newcastle Rugby League Grand Finals and a preview of all 7 of this weekend's Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League Grand Finals including chats with Jeremy Fredericks (Aberglasslyn Ants), Jarom Haines (Waratah Mayfield Cheetahs), Coedi Towney (Budgewoi Bulldogs) & Jack Dawson (Hamilton Ducks).
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Our LeagueCastle Bachelor of The Year Final is here with a winner to be determined from our 5 finalists
Matty Richards (Wests)
Patrick Hickson (Tall Timbers)
Nathan Eveleigh (Newcastle RL Referees)
Dewayne Sampson (University)
Joey Bobbin (Dora Creek)
A solo episode with Chris wrapping up the NHRL regular season & previewing this weeks rounds.
We also meet two of our LeagueCastle Bachelor of The Year Judges - Central Newcastle's Tahnee Millgate & Stroud's Abbey Rayner
A catch up with former Cessnock Goanna & Kurri Bulldog, now Kearsley Crusher Tory Neville talking all things Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League, Newcastle Rugby League & LeagueCastle Bachelor of The Year (including a world record holding, weird cat..... at least thats what we think the C stood for)!
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We caught up with Raymond Terrace captain and halfback Luke Handsaker to talk local footy, the drop in participation in his local area over the last ten years as well as revealing the locations of the Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League finals series.
We proudly bring up episode 50 of LeagueCastle and raise the bat with Tim Christie joining us again, this time wearing his Waratah Mayfield hat (interestingly Tim is the first man to make 4 episodes representing 3 different clubs - Episode 8, Ep 21, Ep 29 & now Ep 50 - not bad in just over 15 months).
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We caught up with Mallabula VP & Mens B Grade Manager Brad Fogarty, talking his lacklustre Dogs, high flying Panthers by two as well as casting our eye across the next week of fixtures in Newcastle Rugby League, Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League and the Maitland Pickers in the NSWRL President's Cup
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We caught up with Matt Richards of Western Suburbs to chat all the local footy comps, the ongoing Covid regulations and adherance as well as unveiling our newest segment - LeagueCastle's Bachelor of the Year.
We caught up with host of local podcast What's New In The Castle & South Newcastle front rower Daniel Nilsson to chat all things about him temporarily putting the boots up as well as how Souths are travelling & the restructure of the NHCRL competitions.
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We caught up with former The Entrance Tigers premiership player & now Budgewoi Bulldogs player coach Coedi Towney to talk all things local footy as well as a brief chat with Dora Creek 7 try hero Royce Geoffrey to talk about that day out and the Swampies season so far
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We caught up with Thornton-Beresfield Bears A Grade Captain Coach Pat Robards to talk about the return of the Bears, their winning start to the season as well as all things local footy.
A big thanks to Pat for his time!
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A run down & preview of the Newcastle Rugby League competition ahead of the revised 2020 season including a team by team cover of the Tier 1 sides.
Thanks to our guest for this episode Josh Callinan of The Newcastle Herald you can catch all of Josh's work at www.theherald.com.au
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We looked ahead at each of the grades for the 2020 NHCRL Season with some guests.
A Grade - Kahn Juhnke (West Wallsend Magpies) - 2:42
B Grade - Mitch Flanagan (Wallsend Maryland Tigers) - 17:52
C Grade - Jack Dawson (Hamilton Ducks) - 29:15
D Grade - John Warburton (Kearsley Crushers) - 37:51
LLT & Womens Tackle - Shae Ross (Aberglasslyn Ants) - 42:55
A big thankyou to all our guests who gave up their time ahead of the season and good luck to all sides on the weekend
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We caught up this week with the well traveled former West Tamworth junior who has now taken the reins at Singleton Greyhounds as captain coach ahead of their foray into the 2020 Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League Win Network A Grade Premiership.
We talked all things Singleton, some Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League as well as his upcoming podcast What Lies Beneath which deals with men's mental health.
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Owen Craigie
1995-99 Newcastle Knights - 76 Games
2000-01 Wests Tigers - 23 Games
2002-04 South Sydney Rabbitohs - 54 Games
2005 Widnes Vikings - 15 Games
Honours
Selected for Australian Schoolboys Side 3 Years Running (only player to do so)
First Grade Debut at 17
1995 NSWRL Reserve Grade Premiers
1997 ARL Premiers
Member of Inaugral Wests Tigers Side
We caught up with returning Central Newcastle outside back Josh Neilson to talk all things around the countdown to footy with all local comps Newcastle Rugby League, NSWRL President's Cup, Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League & Central Coast Rugby League kicking off in 2.5 weeks.
We also chatted his satire page @dailybluenews on Instagram, his lack of passion, taking sickies and his sordid past as an overgrown mosquito mascot.
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A chat with former Lakes United & Wyong Roos premiership winger and now Northern Lakes first grade player coach Jayson MacKenzie.
Talking all things Northern Lakes, the impacts of Covid on the Central Coast Rugby League, an injury that almost cost him a career, some thoughts on Newcastle comps, and a question from Belmont South's coach and resident KFC connoisseur Aarron Morris.
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A catch up with Glendale Gorillas president Ben Robertson talking about the upcoming Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League season, the draft draw that was released recently, the impact of Covid on his club and the 4 year path Glendale ahs taken building up from a rag tag D Grade side to having two sides they believe can compete for premierships in 2020.
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Sitting down with Dave Wild (NSWRL Competitions Administrator) & Keith Onslow (Manager Newcastle/Central Coast Regional Rugby League - NSWRL) talking about what the recent announcements allowing a return to Community Senior Sport from July 1st means for our local Rugby League competitions in Newcastle & the Central Coast.
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Peter Shiels
Penrith Panthers (1993) - 5 Games
Western Suburbs Magpies (1994) - 6 Games
Western Reds (1995-97) - 48 Games
Newcastle Knights (1998-2000) - 61 Games
St Helens (2001-02) - 47 Games
Honours
2001 World Club Challenge winner
2001 Challenge Cup Final winner
2002 Super League Grand Final winner
Talking all things isolation and lockdown, including Hosko's theory that Hitler might have been misunderstood and Sam recollecting a time he became captain of his footy team "by default " with our host Chris's help, and we even snuck in a little bit of footy chat. Brought to you by Newy Threads
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Featuring Dora Creek Swampies outside back and fast talker Scott Fitzpatrick talking lockdown, push up challenges, seagulling tries, footy resuming, a Central Coast NRL/NSW Cup team and why he thinks he is a smarter coach than Dave Hoban.
Mark Taufua
Newcastle Knights (2007-11) 67 Games
Cronulla Sharks (2012-13) 21 Games
Samoa (2009-13) - 7 Matches including 2013 Rugby League World Cup
Wests Rosellas (2014-19)
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We had a catch up with Jade Porter talking moving from Moree, lots of premierships, his alter ego and how he is chomping at the bit for footy to come back
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We caught up with Chris Hyde to talk his time with Woy Woy Roosters, Macquarie Scorpions, North Sydney & Melbourne Storm as well as his journey on the NRL Rookie.
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We caught up with Daniel Abraham and talked all things in his career from his early days playing footy in Lake Macquarie, through to an NRL Premiership, almost heading to the UK, playing in North Queensland before returning home and fittingly leading the club e started his career with to a drought breaking premiership.
We talk to Lakes United Senior Vice President Tony Delaney about the latest news from NSWRL of a scheduled return to play date of July 18th & a return to train date of July 1st and what this means for local clubs and the competition. As always this episode brought to you by our great sponsors at Newy Threads!
A catch up with Daniel Nilsson to chat all things local footy, lockdown and his new podcast - What's New In The Castle?
Worth a listen to find out how he really spent the money he won on Millionaire Hot Seat and to find out which former Newcastle magnate has a beef with Dan that has run for over 6 years!
We also talk some local footy and how the delay has affected Dan and his team mates at Souths
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Josh Mantellato
Wyong Roos (2004-2011) - Newcastle & Central Coast Comps Newcastle Knights (2012-2014) - NSW Cup & 2 NRL Matches Hull KR (2015-2016) - Super League & Challenge Cup Wyong Roos (2017-2018) - NSW Cup Wyong Roos (2019 - current) - Central Coast Rugby League
Italy (2011-18) - 12 Games including 2013 & 2017 World Cup 3 x NSW Cup Team of The Year (2012-2014)
We caught up with former Lakes United second rower Nick Glohe who has most recently been playing in the English Championship to chat about his footy career from early days as a Valentine Devil, through to qualifying for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup with Scotland, plus the difficult decision of coming home amid the corona virus shut down of international sport. As always the podcast is brought to you by the great guys at Newy Threads check out their range online to add to your wardrobe while in isolation!
We caught up to chat lockdown, terrible team mates, and all things footy with new Central signing Tim Christie as well as hitting him with some fast follower questions to finish off with As always the podcast is brought to you by the great guys at Newy Threads check out their range online to add to your wardrobe while in isolation!
BROUGHT TO YOU BY NEWY THREADS We caught up with Dave Wild - Administrator of the Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League to discuss the competition delays and what it mean for the competition moving forwards as well as when and what a resumption may look like.
BROUGHT TO YOU BY NEWY THREADS As pre season kicks along (for how long is anyone's guess) in the shadows of corona virus we caught up with Kurri Kurri Bulldogs Captain Coach Mitch Cullen and representative backrower Reid Alchin as well as Central Newcastle Butcher Boys assistant Coach Dean Botham & new recruit, halfback Jack Kelly.
Chris is making the rounds to check out how our Newcastle Rugby League Clubs are travelling in pre season, this week he has been out to see: Maitland Pickers - Sam Anderson & Matt Lantry (First Grade Coach) Cessnock Goannas - Todd Edwards (First Grade Coach) & Nick Newman A big thanks to all for the time and our great new sponsors Newy Threads, make sure to check out their range www.newythreads.com.au
Chris is staring to make the rounds to check out how our Newcastle Rugby League Clubs are travelling in pre season, this week he has been out to see: Lakes United - Robbie Payne (Head Coach) & Shaun Boss (First Grade Captain) Macquarie United - Steve Kidd (Head Coach) & Liam Higgins (First Grade Captain) A big thanks to all for the time and our great new sponsors Newy Threads, make sure to check out their range www.newythreads.com.au
This week we caught up with Chris Stephens & Matt Moller from Wests Rosellas ahead of the club heading into this Sunday's Newcastle Rugby League Grand Finals in which Wests feature in 4 of the 5 matches. We cast our eye over all five grades and had a look as to how we think they will play out.
Chris caught up with Brodie Delaney (Lakes Utd) & Dewayne Sampson (South Newcastle & Waratah Mayfield) to talk about the upcoming Newcastle Rugby League preliminary finals.
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This week we caught up with Woodberry Warriors skipper Brett Forrest to discuss the tumultuous season the Warriors have gone through, his thoughts on the upcoming finals & grand finals and some insight into the plans for the Warriors in 2020. Time Stamps 2:58 - LeagueCastle Legends 4:52 - Hunter Valley Group 21 Grand Finals 8:25 - Tooheys Newcastle Rugby League 15:33 - Newcastle and Hunter Community Rugby League Southern Conference 17:35 - NHCRL Northern Conference 19:34 - NHCRL C Grade 21:35 - NHCRL B Grade 23:52 - NHCRL A Grade
This week we headed back to Souths Leagues club to catch up with Dan Nilsson & Tim Christie talking all things local footy as well as working out the best rigs, Bobcat's Sleapy's Day Curse, Bluey's Benders, Man Crushes. Mark Glanville's Hair Cuts and much much more.
Time Stamps
2:22 - LeagueCastle Legends 5:30 - Hunter Valley Group 21 Rugby League 8:50 - Tooheys Newcastle Rugby League 26:02 - Newcastle and Hunter Community Rugby League WIN Network Premiership 30:03 - NHCRL B Grade 33:10 - NHCRL C Grade 35:18 - NHCRL Northern Conference 37:11 - NHCRL Southern Conference
This week we were joined by West Wallsend front/second rower Daniel Melmouth for the second time this season to talk finals footy in the Group 21 & Newcastle and Hunter comps as well as the last round of Newcastle Rugby League.
Time Stamps 2:05 - LeagueCastle Legends 3:42 - Group 21 Rugby League 8:30 - Newcastle & Hunter A Grade Recap 12:22 - Newcastle & Hunter B Grade Recap 17:51 - Newcastle & Hunter C Grade Recap 24:08 - Newcastle & Hunter Northern Conference Recap 26:20 - Newcastle & Hunter Southern Conference Recap 29:03 - Newcastle & Hunter Finals Previews 40:29 - Newcastle Rugby League
This weeks episode saw us catch up with some rag tag A graders at Jewells Tavern to talk all things local footy, drinking, stomping, The Kent and the clones of Terry Hogan, the most dedicated rugby league fan around!
A big thanks to Liam Boney & Aarron Morris of Belmont South & Corey Baker of Dudley Magpies.
Time Stamps 4:00 - LeagueCastle Legends 6:47 - Group 21 Rugby League 11:24 - Newcastle Rugby League 17:44 - Newcastle and Hunter Community Rugby League A Grade 31:13 - NHCRL B Grade 36:24 - NHCRL C Grade 41:14 - NHCRL Northern Conference 45:36 - NHCRL Southern Conference
This week we were joined by Daniel Nilsson from South Newcastle Lions and talked all things local footy as well as a few off topic rumblings on food, firefighter calendars, Bali Blind Dates & Millionaire Hot Seat.
Time Stamps
5:32 LeagueCastle Legends 9:45 Hunter Valley Group 21 15:50 Newcastle Rugby League 25:20 Newcastle And Hunter Community Rugby League A Grade 32:35 NHCRL B Grade 35:00 NHCRL C Grade 37:05 NHCRL Northern Conference 41:08 NHCRL Southern Conference
This week Chris took our show high above Harker Oval as he caught up with Matty Richards from Western Suburbs Rosella's
Time Stamps 6:06 LeagueCastle Legends 8:50 Hunter Valley Group 21 15:06 Toohey Newcastle Rugby League 26:40 Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League A Grade 32:15 NHCRL B Grade 37:47 NHCRL C Grade 38:49 NHCRL Northern Conference 39:59 NHCRL Southern Conference
This week Chris headed up to lovely Shoal Bay Country Club (apologies for the background noise) and recorded with some of the Fingal Bay Bomboras side (Bo Earl, Ben Schneider & Perry White).
Time Stamps
5:05 - LeagueCastle Legends 7:00 - Group 21 11:24 - Newcastle Rugby League 15:21 - Newcastle and Hunter Community Rugby League A Grade 26:55 - NHCRL B Grade 34:19 - NHCRL C Grade 40:44 - NHCRL Northern Conference 45:09 - NHCRL Southern Conference
This week Chris was joined by the one and only Shayne Tapper from Hinton Hornets to talk all things local footy, the show covered a wide range of topics and the boys even delved into some local league matches. A big thanks to Tap for joining the show.
Time Stamps
3:35 - LeagueCastle Legends 7:48 - Hunter Valley Group 21 15:47 - Tooheys Newcastle Rugby League 27:20 - Newcastle & Hunter A Grade 33:41 - NHCRL B Grade 39:32 - NHCRL C Grade 45:50 - NHCRL Northern Conference 51:41 - NHCRL Southern Conference
We are back with all your local footy action, this week we were joined in the studio by our first repeat co-host Josh "Bluey" Nielsen. We covered everything off, including Bali First Dates, a brief shout out to Joel Edwards, living with illustrious Wests star Matt Herman and even got some footy chat in there.
Time Stamps 7:52 - LeagueCastle Legends 12:41 - Hunter Valley Group 21 17:49 - Tooheys Newcastle Rugby League 31:03 - Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League WIN Network A Grade 38:34 - NHCRL B Grade 42:31 - NHCRL C Grade 45:56 - NHCRL Northern Conference 49:17 - NHCRL Southern Conference
This week we headed out to Tuxford Park on a wet night and caught up with Jaydn Tongue & Dan Carleton from the Shortland Devils talking all things Newcastle & Hunter Valley League competitions including a big preview of this weeks only NHCRL match between Glendale & West Wallsend.
Time Stamps 4:28 - Group 21 9:56 - Newcastle Rugby League (incl. LeagueCastle Legends) 17:46 - Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League Fixture Preview (Glendale v West Wallsend) 19:35 - NHCRL A Grade 23:39 - NHCRL B Grade 30:57 - NHCRL C Grade 34:08 - NHCRL Northern Conference 40:28 - NHCRL Southern Conference
This week we were joined by Carl Walmsley & Daniel Melmouth of West Wallsend Magpies and talked about their season so far, the local footy comps and heard some stunning admissions from Daniel about his personal life.
Timestamps
2:05 - LeagueCastle Legends 4:26 - Group 21 8:46 - Newcastle Rugby League 14:10 - Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League A Grade 20:26 - NHRL B Grade 29:21 - NHRL C Grade 35:32 - NHRL Southern Conference 39:47 - NHRL Northern Conference
This week we headed out to The Grange at Maryland and Chris was joined by Jeremy Lowe & Mitch Flanagan from Wallsend Maryland Tigers to chat all things Newcastle & Hunter Valley Footy
Time Stamps 9:25 - LeagueCastle Legends 12:36 - Group 21 16:52 - Newcastle Rugby League 20:47 - Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League A Grade 27:16 - NHCRL B Grade 35:52 - NHCRL C Grade 45:46 - NHCRL Southern Conference 49:07 - NHCRL Northern Conference
This week we caught up with Belmont South Captain Coach Aarron Morris & halfback Liam Boney, chatting regrades, lots of local footy, KFC Sponsorships & Corey Baker's nose
Time Stamps 4:20 - Group 21 9:34 - Business Plaza Cup (Newcastle Rugby League) 19:08 - WIN Network Premiership (Newcastle & hunter Community Rugby League - A Grade) 38:03 - NHCRL B Grade 44:50 - NHCRL C Grade 52:27 - NHCRL Northern Conference 55:00 - NHCRL Southern Conference
This week Chris caught up with Windale Eagles players Matt Gerrick & Heath Donoghue out at the Eagles Nest (Windale)
Time Stamps 4:24 Group 21 8:02 Newcastle RL 13:58 NHCRL A Grade 23:15 NHCRL B Grade 29:47 NHCRL C Grade 38:23 NHCRL Northern Conference 42:17 NHCRL Southern Conference
This week we were on location at "The Duck Pond" aka Learmonth Oval, Hamilton home of Hamilton Ducks, I was joined by Tyler Smith (Hamilton Ducks) & Tim Christie (South Newcastle Lions). Time Stamps 5:49 - Group 21 8:37 - Newcastle Rugby League 20:09 - NHCRL A Grade 27:12 - NHCRL B Grade 31:51 - NHCRL C Grade 39:43 - NHCRL Northern Conference 43:30 - NHCRL Southern Conference
This week's show was recorded on location at "The Ant's Nest" (McKeachies Oval) home of the Aberglasslyn Ants and we were joined by the Ants mens halfback turn fullback Mick Akers & Women's Tackle coach Ash Harvey
1:10 Hunter Valley Group 21 Rugby League 6:53 CRL Women's Rugby League 14:28 Newcastle and Hunter Community Rugby League Wrap Up 25:32 NHCRL WIN Network Premiership A Grade Preview 29:57 NHCRL B Grade 34:32 NHCRL C Grade 40:41 NHRL Northern Conference 43:51 NHRL Southern Conference 46:25 Tooheys Newcastle Rugby League & Newcastle Rebels
A big thanks to Mathew Gilbert (Swansea Caves Swans) for joining us this week as a co-host! This week's show covered: 3:05 - Newcastle Rugby League 14:06 - Hunter Valley Group 21 Rugby League 20:25 - Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League A Grade 38:45 - Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League B Grade 44:58 - Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League C Grade 53:06 - Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League Southern Conference 1:00:00 - Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League Northern Conference
This week's show covers off on
Round 3 Wrap, Round 4 Preview & Regrading in the Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League Round 2 Wrap & Round 3 Preview of the Newcastle Rugby League Round 1 Wrap & Round 2 Tips for Hunter Valley Group 21 Rugby League Co-Hosted by Tony Delaney - Vice President (Lakes United Seagulls Senior RLFC)
This week we look ahead to Round 3 of the Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League competitions & Round 2 of the Real NRL (Newcastle Rugby League)
Feat co-host Troy Graham (Woodberry Warriors - President)
Talking Round 1 of Newcastle Rugby League & Round 2 of Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League Co Hosted by Sam Collins (Dudley Magpies)
Newcastle Rugby League Season Preview
A brief look at C Grade & Northern & Southern Pools of NHRL
A recap of NHRL A Grade Rd 1 - including interview with Sam Press (Waratah) & look ahead to Rd 2
Featuring Josh Nielsen (Central Newcastle)