The Parra Cave Podcast: Recent Episodes
Troy Worner
A sports podcast predominantly rugby league and in particular the Parramatta Eels. Interviews with rugby league players current and ex and sports stars and fans and also general rugby league and sports chat. Broadcasting live from the one and only Parra Cave.
Round 23 its the Battle of the West Eels v Panthers at Commbank Stadium
Hear me as I talk through some stats like:
- Famous games played between these 2 teams
- Famous players who played for these 2 teams
- Last 10 game stats
- Stats of games played at this venue etc
I also give my thoughts as a fan of who wins and how and give a score prediction and a first try scorer prediction. Who are you tipping?
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Getting down to the business end of the season where every game is crucial to most teams chances of making the top 8 or even the top 4.
Its Round 23 in the NRL and some big games being played this weekend with none bigger then the Dragons v Bulldogs.
Also playing is the Battle of the West with the Eels taking on the Panthers at Commbank Stadium.
Im also joined by a special guest tipper once again my daughter Ella who got 5/8 last week.
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I put out the call on Instagram for some questioons to answer about Rugby League, Round 22, the Parramatta Eels and the NRLW and you answered the call.
I answer you questions about the above topics something I will do each and every week for the remainder of the season at least and maybe beyond so stay tuned.
Enjoy the podcast and let me know if you agree with my answers and thanks for sending in questions.
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Game review Warriors v Eels Round 22 in the NRL Women in League round
Hear my thoughts from a fans perspective as I go through the tries that were scored, stats from the game bot from a teams point and a players point and just general thoughts.
Also included in this podcast is my review of the Eels v Sharks NRLW Round 2 game which the Sharks won 18-16 played at Allianz Stadium.
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Troys take is back and this podcast is about my position on the Talking Parra podcast a Parramatta Eels fans podcast.
It has been brought to my attention that my part on the podcast is disappointing and that people are filthy towards me about being on that on particular podcast. I outline what my role is on that podcast along with some of the things I have said on that podcast.
My views and opinions are my own on that podcast as a Parramatta Eels fan and member about certain issues and questions that come up on the podcast each week on our live shows not neceesarily the views and opions of the podcast.
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Round 22 in the NRL sees it being Women in League round. This week the Parramatta Eels cross the ditch to take on the NZ Warriors infront of another sold out crowd.
Hear my preview of this game along with some stats of games played between these 2 clubs, famous games and moments and players who have played for both these clubs.
Also I give some predictions alongside the Wahs Up podcast who invited me onto theor show on Tueday night as well.
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Ep 397 is the interview based podcast this week and with former Penrith Panthers, Parramatta Eels and Canberra Raiders player Mr Brad Drew. Brad also played in the English Superleague for the Huddersfield Giants and Wakefield Trinity Wildcats and represented NSW City.
During the chat with Brad we talk about such things as:
- How he found rugby league
- Which team he supported and favourite players
- Playing at the above mentioned clubs
- His first grade debut
- The 2001 Grand Final and coach Brian Smith
- Coaching aspirations and what Brad is upto now
- Set of Six + Top 10 and more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Also new sponsor League Tees. Check them out at www.leaguetees.com.au
Support the podcast with all funds going towards the podcast costs to bring you quality entertainment each and every week by buying a coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/theparracavepodcast
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Round 22 in the NRL sees it being the Women in League celebrating all the great women involved in the greatest game of all Rugby League.
Crucial games this weekend as it gets closer to the finals series with a win or loss the difference to being in the finals or not.
Also this week my special guest tipper comes back for another crack at tipping a perfect round. Last week Ella got 5/8 not bad for a beginner tipper.
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Hear my review of the Eels v Storm game from Round 21 played at Commbank Stadium on Friday July 26th 2024.
I run through the moments of the game including all the tries, thoughts on the Eels players of the game, stats that matter and more.
A opinion coming from a fans point of view.
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Round 21 Gameday preview podcast Eels v Storm
Commbank Stadium 8pm Friday 26th July
Hear my thoughts about this game about how Parramatta can win
- stats about these 2 teams since 1998
- players who have played at both clubs
- famous games and moments
- the 2 team lineups
- predictions like the score, first try scorer and crowd figure
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Ep 393 is the interview based podcast this week going back to the fans and members series this time with Warriors fan and podcaster Dave Carter.
During the chat with Dave we talk about such things as:
- How he found rugby league
- Which team he supports and fav players
- Thoughts on the international game
- Podcasting about rugby league with his podcast The Point of Difference podcast
- Marathon running
- Set of Six + Top 10 and more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Also new sponsor League Tees. Check them out at www.leaguetees.com.au
Support the podcast with all funds going towards the podcast costs to bring you quality entertainment each and every week by buying a coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/theparracavepodcast
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A little bit of talk in the media about new Eels coach in 2025 Jason Ryles shaking things up and potentially changing the captain of the Eels from Clint Gutherson to Mitchell Moses.
Hear my thoughts about this situation of who should be captain along with some facebook and Instagram comments from the post I put up on social media.
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Its getting down to the business end of the season where most games at this time of year are very crucial to a teams finishing position.
A super dooper Saturday sees 3 cracking games
- Broncos v Bulldogs
- Cowboys v Sharks
- Roosters v Sea Eagles headline the weekend
Im also joined by a guest tipper as well who will be doing my tips this weekend as my tipping is doing just as good as the Eels in 2024.
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Monday mornings each week on Instagram and Facebook I put out the call for questions about the Parramatta Eels and the NRL in general.
This week I received a fair amount of questions mostly about the Eels this week so tune in and see your question got answered and also listen to my answer and see if you agree with the answer or if you have a different idea or answer.
Appreciate the support and speaking of support if you would like to support the podcast that brings you quality entertainment each week then please buy me a coffee which helps the podcast bring you entertainment each and every week. YTou can purchase your coffee below here just click on the link. Thanks for your support.
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Replay chat with the Duckman on Pulse Fm 89.9fm on his Weekend Sports Wrap show.
In this episode we cover off on :
- State of Origin Game 3 won by the Blues 14 - 4
- Round 19 review of the NRL
- Round 20 preview of the NRL
- Give our tips for Round 20 as well
This segment is on Pulse FM 89.9fm every Friday 7.05pm.
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State of Origin 2024 is done and dusted and NSW are the champions.
How good to be a Blue. Hear myself the fan talk about the game, its moments, it controversies and more.
Congratulations to the NSW Blues 2024 series winners.
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Round 20 of the NRL and its getting down to the business end of the season with every game for most clubs very crucial.
Game of the round - Storm v Roosters
One to watch - Knights v Broncos
Comeback game - Panthers v Dolphins
7 games this weekend with 3 clubs having the bye due to State of Origin.
3/5 last weekend can I get the perfect round?
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Hear from both sides of the border as I get a NSW perspective and a QLD perspective from those that have played State of Origin footy and are passionate about their states. Scott Sattler from Queensland and Mark Geyer from NSW chat to me and give their thoughts about:
- Their respective teams lineups and the changes made
- How Kayln Ponga will be used off the bench for QLD
- Who each teams danger players are and who each team should target
- Home ground advantage for QLD and what it is like to play in a origin game in QLD
- Predictions of a first try scorer, score, man of the match and a Wally Lewis medallist for player of the series.
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My gameday review of the Round 19 game between the Gold Coast Titans and the Parramatta Eels played Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast.
I go through some moments from each team that happened
- some stats of the Eels players
- who my Eels player of the game was
- general comments about the game
Let me know your thoughts about the game and who your player of the game was from Eels perspective.
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Round 19 see the Parramatta Eels take on the Gold Coast Titans at Cbus Super Stadium on the 13th July at 5.30pm.
Here is my preview of that game from a Parramatta Eels fan and during the podcast I talk about a few things like:
- stats from both teams from over the years
- memorable games from over the years starting in 1988
- players who have played for both teams
- this game in 2024 key matchups and team lineups
- my predictions like first try scorer, game score and a bold prediction
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Ep 383 is the interview based podcast this week with former rugby league player Mr Mark Coyne. Mark played with the St George Dragons and St George Illawarra Dragons, Queensland Maroons and Australian Kangaroos. He is also known for scoring one of rugby leagues most memorable tries in State of Origin the miracle try.
During the chat with Mark we talk about such things as:
- growing up playing league in Brisbane
- How he ended up at the Dragons
- Playing in 3 grand finals for St George including one as captain
- Playing State of Origin and that try
- Representing your country in rugby league
- A couple of listener questions
- Common league questions, Top 10 and more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Also new sponsor League Tees. Check them out at www.leaguetees.com.au
Support the podcast by buying a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/theparracavepodcast
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Instagram Q+A podcast number 2
You the listeners sent through your questions to me to answer and some cracking questions. Thank you for sending those through I really appreciate it.
Here are my answers in the podcast I hope I have answered them to your liking.
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Round 19 of the NRL this weekend. Getting down to the pointy end of the season where every win is crucial to stay in the top 8 or even top 4. One loss and you could slip out.
A shortened round this weekend due to State of Orgin 3 sees all games important for different reasons. Who have I tipped in this round have a listen and find out and let me know if you agree or disagree and why.
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A new Parramatta Eels head coach for the NRL team has been appointed. Jason Ryles the current Melbourne Storm assistant coach has signed a 4 year deal beginning in 2025 through to the end of the 2028 season.
Hear my take on this appointment a very crucial one in the Eels history after the sacking mid season of Brad Arthur who was at the club for 11 seasons.
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Replay chat with the Duckman on Pulse Fm 89.9fm Pulse FM on his Weekend Sports Wrap show.
During the chat we discuss -
- Round 17 briefly go through the games
- Round 18 and our thoughts and tips
- Parramatta Eels coaching position
- NRL 18th Team where it should be and the coach as well
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My review from a fans eyes of the Eels v Rabbitohs game from Round 18 at Commbank Stadium.
Hear my thoughts of the moments during the game including stats of players and much more.
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Instagram Q+A podcast time. During the week i posted a story asking for NRL or Parramatta related questions from the fans at parracave_podcast on Instagram.
Thanks to loveofthegameaus, jessgod94 and rugby_league_history for thier 3 questions. Here are my 3 answers and opinions to those questions. I really appreciate you sending those through and supporting the podcast.
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Ep 376 is the interview based podcast this week going back to the fans and members series this week with a Eels fan with a familar name especially when it comes to the Parramatta Eels and that is Mr Ray Price .
During the chat with Ray we talk about such things as:
- growing up with the name Ray Price
- Hoe Ray cam to supporting the Eels
- Eels immortals who should they be
- Parramatta Eels in 2024
- Parramatta Eels coaching job who should get it
- Common league questions, Top 10 and more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Also new sponsor League Tees. Check them out at www.leaguetees.com.au
Also if you would like to support the podcast from as little as $5 then shout me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/TheParraCavePodcast and all money raised is used to produce the podcast and bring you quality entertainment weekly. Thanks for the support its much appreciated.
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Round 18 of the NRL sees some crucial games heading into the finals with teams aiming for the top 4 and the top 8.
Some of the clashes include:
- Eels v Rabbitohs
- Broncos v Panthers
- Bulldogs v Warriors
- Cowboys v Sea Eagles just to name a few
Hear my thoughts about each game along with the ins and outs of each team including some big name ins.
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Round 17 saw the Newcastle Knights at home taking on the Parramatta Eels at Mcdonald Jones stadium.
Hear mz thoughts on the game as I give a bit of a game review going through the tries and moments of the game, stats of the game and a few other talking points as well.
From a fan to the fans not an expert
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Replay chat with the Duckman live on radio on Pulse Fm 89.9fm on his weekend sports wrap show.
During the chat we talk about :
- Mens State of Origin Game 2
- Womens State of Origin Game 3
- All the NRL games of Round 17 where we give our thoughts and predictions
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Round 17 see the Parramatta Eels take on the Newcastle Knights at McDonald Jones Stadium on the 29th June at 5.30pm.
Here is my preview of that game from a Parramatta Eels fan and during the podcast I talk about a few things like:
- stats from both teams from over the years
- memorable games from over the years starting in 1988
- players who have played for both teams
- this game in 2024 key matchups and team lineups
- my predictions like first try scorer, game score and a bold prediction
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State of Origin Game 2 has been run and won by NSW 38-18.
Hear my thoughts about the game from players involved, moments and my thoughts on the Game 3 sides.
Also a small chat abput the womens Game 3 decider in Townsville. Go the Sky Blues.
What are your thoughts on the game who was hot who was not who will win Game 3 and the series?
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Ep 370 is the interview based podcast this week with former rugby league player in the 80s with the Parramatta Eels Mr Brian Jackson.
During the chat with Brian we talk about such things as:
- growing up playing league
- How he ended up at the Eels
- Playing with Eels legends like Sterling, Kenny, Grothe, Price etc
- Retirement and what he is upto now
- Parramatta Eels immortal debate
- Common league questions, Top 10 and more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Also new sponsor League Tees. Check them out at www.leaguetees.com.au
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Round 17 in the NRL this week sees 7 games with 3 teams having the bye.
These games include -
- Bulldogs v Sharks
- Knights v Eels
- Storm v Raiders
- Warriors v Broncos
- Panthers v Cowboys
- Roosters v Tigers
- Dragons v Dolphins
How many will I get right this round? Do you have different tips to me and why?
How are you tipping this year?
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Gameday preview time. Its State of Origin game number 2 being played in Melbourne, Victoria.
A big game for NSW can they win this game and square the series at 1 all and save another series defeat to QLD which if they win will be their 3rd in a row under coach Billy Slater.
Hear my thoughts as a fan not an expert as I give some stats of the games played at the MCG the Melbourne Cricket Ground, I go through both the NSW and QLD teams and give my thouts and also give my tips as to the winner of the game, a first try scorer and the man of the match.
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The other day on the Parra Cave podcast Instagram account @parracave_podcast I put up a story about asking me a question about the NRL and get my opinions on them.
I got a couple of responses back from some loyal followers:
- Dean Young and the vacant Parramatta head coaching job and also Wayne Bennetts references of him.
- Should Parramatta be awarded the 2009 premiership stripped from Melbourne Yes or No.
Hear my thoughts about these and follow the instagram page for more questionaires that will come out in the future of which I will turn into a podcast and go deeper with my responses and thoughts.
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With the Duckman on Pulse Fm 89.9fm we discuss the following:
- State of Origin Under 19s
- Womens State of Origin Game 3
- Mens State of Origin Game 2
- NRL Round 16 and preview the games in a shortened round due to Origin
- The Parramatta Eels head coaching job
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Ep 365 returns back to the interview based podcast this week with former rugby league player and premiership winner in the 80s with the Parramatta Eels Mr Graeme Atkins.
During the chat with Graeme we talk about such things as:
- Playing in the 1976 and 1977 Grand Finals for the Eels
- What it meant to play and win for the Eels
- Scoring a try and being a part of the Eels first ever premiership win
- His son Grant Atkins current NRL referee
- Parramatta Eels immortal debate
- Common league questions, Top 10 and more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Also new sponsor League Tees. Check them out at www.leaguetees.com.au
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Round 16 NRL Tipping podcast
A shortened round due to State of Origin game 2 which will be played in Melbourne at the MCG on June 26th with 5 games of NRL this weekend.
With the Origin players out of these teams their replacements are actually pretty good and this could the best bye round of footy we have seen with still some quality players on show in some great games.
- Dolphins v Storm
- Titans v Warriors
- Roosters v Bulldogs
- Rabbitohs v Sea Eagles
- Tigers v Raiders
Who will I tip? Will there be some upsets? Will you go different to me let me know.
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Replay chat with the Duckman on Pulse FM 89.9fm covering Round 15 of the NRL. Its beanies for brain cancer round in the so Duckman and I tip and talk about each game this weekend plus
- talk a little T20 World Cup cricket
- Parramatta Eels head coaching position in 2025
- State of Origin selections for Game 2
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Round 15 Eels v Roosters gameday preview from myself a fan and memenr of the Eels.
Commbank Stadium 7.35pm Sat June 15th
During the chat I about -
- team stats including games played
- famous games
- famous players who have played for the Eels and Roosters
- team lineups for this game
- thoughts on the game
- predictions including score and first try scorer
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Ep 361 returns back to the interview based podcast this time with former NRL player with the Parramatta Eels and Manly Sea Eagles also playing in England for the Wigan Warriors and representing NZ Mr David Vaealiki.
During the chat with David we talk about such things as:
- Growing up in NZ and how he came to the Parramatta Eels
- Playing first grade rugby league
- Playing in the 2001 NRL Grand Final
- Playing for glamour club in England the Wigan Warriors
- Representing NZ in rugby league
- Playing French rugby
- Common league questions, Top 10 and more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Also new sponsor League Tees. Check them out at www.leaguetees.com.au
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Round 15 team lists are in so that means its Troys Tips for Round 15 in the NRL. A very special round with it being Beanies for Brain Cancer round with the Mark Hughes Foundation selling beanies to raise much need funds to help find a cure for Brain Cancer.
Some great games on this weekend including:
- Sharks v Dolphins
- Eels v Roosters
- Warriors v Storm
- Sea Eagles v Dragons
- Rabbitohs v Broncos
If your at a game this weekend this weekend grab a beanie and help support the Mark Hughes Foundation raise much need funds.
Good luck in your tips dare to follow mine. Enjoy your footy.
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Troys Take of the Round 14 clash between the Eels and Bulldogs played on the Kings Birthday long weekend Monday.
It was Clint Guthersons 200th game so could the Eels get the job done for him or not?
I give my takes on the game with the top performers, crucial plays and more.
All from a fans point of view not an experts view.
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Eels v Bulldogs preview Round 14 2024 at Accor Stadium.
During the chat I :
- give some stats about both clubs from throughout the years
- talk about some famous games in these clubs history
- give some stats abput this years teams
- predictions about the score and first try scorer.
Let me know your preditions and if they are the same or different.
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Replay chat with the Duckman on Pulse FM 89.9fm reviewing:
- Mens State of Origin Game 1
- Womens State of Origin Game 2
- And go through all the NRL games of Round 14 and preview and tip
- Any rugby league news as well
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State of Origin game 1 is run and done won QLD 38-10.
Here is my review of the game from a fans point of view. I was in attendance at Accor Stadium with 77k other fans.
During the chat I talk about player performances, moments in the game, possible replacements for the NSW Blues and that send off.
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Ep 355 returns back to the interview based podcast this time with former head coach of the North Sydney Bears Peter Louis.
During the chat along with talking about coaching the North Sydney Bears we talk about such things as:
- How Peter discovered rugby league
- Playing first grade rugby league
- Coaching at the Parramatta Eels
- Coaching at the North Sydney Bears
- Expansion and does that include the Bears
- Being the Refs boss and on the match review commitee
- Common league questions, Top 10 and more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Also new sponsor League Tees. Check them out at www.leaguetees.com.au
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Its State of Origin time again and its Game 1 in Sydney at Accor Stadium Wednesday June 5 8.05pm.
Here are my thoughts of Game 1 in my preview of this game from a fans point of view. During the podcast -
- I rattle off a few stats about each team
- Run through the team lineups and give my thoughts
- Give a score prediction as well as a first try scorer as well
- Thoughts on how the game will be played eg who is under the most pressure
All this from a fans point of view. Go the Blues
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Round 14 in the NRL and here is the tipping podcast.
7 games in the NRL this week with 3 teams having the bye along with the Womens State of Origin game 2 on Thursday night and State of Origin on Wednesday night for the men. Will the Origin players back up and play club footy?
Games include -
- Sharks v Broncos
- Eels v Bulldogs
- Storm v Knights
- Panthers v Sea Eagles
1 from 5 last week a poor effort. Looking for 7 from 7 this week. How many did you get last week and how many do you think you will get this week?
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Replay chat with the Duckman on his Weekend Sports wrap show on Pulse Fm 89.9fm.
We go throught the shortened round in the NRL Round 13 due to State of Origin
- also chat State of Origin as well going through each teams lineups and thoughts
Thoughts from fans point of view.
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Game review time with Troys take on the Eels v Sharks game in Round 13 played at Commbank Stadium.
Hear my thoughts about each try scored in the game, stats from the Eels players and a fans point of view of the game. Who was my best performer, who picked up their performance and more.
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Ep 350 returns to the interview based podcast and its a fan interview of the Parramatta Eels with a fan who lives in the USA called Mr Robert Driver.
During the chat we talk about how he stumbled across and followed rugby league and the Parramatta Eels, favourite players and watching rugby league in America. A interesting chat with a relatively new fan of the game.
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Also new sponsor League Tees. Check them out at www.leaguetees.com.au
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Gameday preview time and its Troys take on the Round 13 clash between the Eels and Sharks from Commbank Stadium.
The Sharks coming off a heavy loss to the Panthers and the Eels welcome back some star players in Clint Gutherson and Mitchell Moses.
Who will win? Hear my thoughts and predictions along with some interesting stats about these 2 clubs and the history of these two clubs.
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Troys Tipping podcast and it is Round 13 of the NRL. A shortened round due to State of Origin next week sees only 5 games this round.
- Eels v Sharks
- Knights v Bulldogs
- Panthers v Dragons
- Dolphins v Raiders
- Roosters v Cowboys
4/8 last week so only 50% last week. This week can I get 5/5 and a perfect round?
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Troys Take is again back this time with my selections for the Qld Maroons origin team for game 1 in 2024.
Not as many debatable positions in this team however similar to the Blues there are injury concerns as well to key players.
Who will I pick for QLD? Have a listen and let me know if I have got it wrong or you agree.
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Troys Take where I am the NSW selector and pick my NSW Origin team fro Game 1.
With a injury crisis going on at the moment within the NSW team to key players who will make the squad?
A few positions are debatable Fullback, 5/8th even the the prop position.
Who will be my 1-17?
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This is the replay chat I had with the Duckman on his Weekend Sports Wrap show on Pulse FM 89.9fm discussing the Round 12 NRL action coming up this weekend in Indigenous Round.
During the chat we talk about :
- Magic Round Round 11
- the sacking of Brad Arthur at Parramatta
- Wayne Bennett
- Take a look at each game and discuss the upcoming action in Round 12 of the NRL
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Troys take with a preview of the Eels v Rabbitohs game in Round 12 Indigenous Round of the NRL at Accor Stadium.
During the chat I -
- run through stats of history between these 2 teams
- run through some memorable games from over the years
- stats of how both sides are travelling in 2024
- score prediction and first try scorer prediction
- list of names of great Indigenous players of both clubs
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A unexpected podcast this one as the news came as a bit of surprise to me at this point of the season but the sacking of Brad Arthur from the Parramatta Eels as NRL coach.
During the podcast I talk about :
- The news of BA's sacking
- The timing
- Potential replacements
- Brads coaching career at the Eels over the last 11 years and much more
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Troys Tips Indigeneous Round 12 of the NRL
Some great match ups including:
- Bulldogs v Dragons
- Sea Eagles v Storm
- Raiders v Roosters
- Sharks v Panthers
- Broncos v Titans just to name a few
Will I improve on 5/8 this week? Will you tip the same let me know. Enjoy your footy.
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Replay chat with the Duckman on Pulse FM 89.9fm about Round 11 in the NRL which is Magic Round.
During the chat we talk about :
- David Fifita contract situation
- Womens State of Origin Game 1 NSW v QLD
- Gambling in Sport
- And of course all the games of the round with our little previews, thoughts and comments
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Its Magic Round in the NRL and this is my take on the Eels v Storm game to be played on Sunday at 4.05pm at Suncorp Stadium.
During the podcast I caht about:
- stats of these two teams
- results of famous games from over the years
- the 2 team lineups
- my thoughts about the game and score and first try scorer predictions
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Episode 339 features former Newcastle Knights, Manly Sea Eagles, Huddersfield Giants, NSW Blues, Australian Kangaroos, Fiji Bati player Akuila Uate.
During the chat with Akuila we talk about:
- Growing up in Fiji and playing rugby league
- Playing Australian Schoolboys
- Debuting for Newcastle in first grade
- Having Wayne Bennett and Brian Smith as coaches
- Moving to the Manly Sea Eagles
- and playing representative footy for NSW, Australia and Fiji
- And much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Also new sponsor League Tees. Check them out at www.leaguetees.com.au
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Its Magic Round in the NRL Round 11 and here are my tips for the following games all happening up in Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium.
- Raiders v Bulldogs
- Sea Eagles v Broncos
- Titans v Knights
- Sharks v Roosters
- Rabbitohs v Cowboys
- Warriors v Panthers
- Storm v Eels
- Tigers v Dolphins
Will I get a perfect round in Magic Round? 5/8 last week. Did you follow my tips or have something different? Will you follow my tips this week?
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From the mouth of a Parramatta fan this is my review of the Round 10 clash between the Parramatta Eels and the Brisbane Broncos played at Commbank Stadium in front of 17,393 fans.
During the podcast I talk about:
- the game and how it was played
- the tries that were scored by each team
- the stats that matter for both sides
- And just my general opinion as a fan throughout the podcast
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With no chat with the Duckman on Pulse Fm 89.9fm I thought I would do a review of the round that was Round 10 for you the fans.
During this podcast I review in my words the round that was and that was round 10 with some great games being played including:
- Panthers v Bulldogs
- Eels v Broncos
- Dolphins v Sea Eagles
- Storm v Sharks
- Dragons v Rabbitohs
- Tigers v Knights
- Roosters v Warriors
- Titans v Cowboys
Have a listen and let me know if you would like to hear more of these round reviews if I or the Duckman isnt available on a Sunday night. Enjoy.
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Its Gameday and here is my preview of the Parramatta Eels v Brisbane Broncos in Round 10 of the NRL.
During the podcast I chat about such things as:
- stats from games from over the years
- memories of some favourite games between these two clubs
- predictions such as score and first try scorer
- run through the team line ups
See you at Commbank Stadium and Go Parra
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I bring in the big guns when it comes to discussing Rugby League jerseys and that is Thom from Retro Rugba Leeg. Thom knows his stuff when it comes to deep diving into every clubs various jeresys so today I get him on to talk about the Parramatta Eels and their 2024 Indigenous jersey offering.
Give Thom a follow on Instagram @retro_rugba_leeg
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Episode 333 it is back to the fans and members series and its with a big Parramatta Eels fan and member in Charlie Calleja.
During the chat with Charlie we talk about:
- How he became a Eels fan
- How long he has supported them for
- Favourite players both past and present
- Favourite coaches including current coach Brad Arthur
- The Eels in 2024
- Parradise Mowing Solutions which is Charlies business
- And much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Also new sponsor League Tees. Check them out at www.leaguetees.com.au
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Here is the tipping podcast for Round 10 of the NRL where you will see such games as:
- Dolphins v Sea Eagles
- Roosters v Warriors
- Eels v Broncos
- Panthers v Bulldogs
- Storm v Sharks
- Rabbitohs v Dragons
- Tigers v Knights
- Cowboys v Titans
Warning follow my tips if you dare. Only 4/8 last week. Hoping to increase that to a 6 or higher. Good luck and enjoy your footy.
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Round 9 replay chat with the Duckman on his Weekend Warriors sports show on Pulse Fm 89.9fm.
We review and comment on each of the 8 games across the weekend plus:
- Wayne Bennett to the Rabbitohs will it happen
- Abuse of referees in frirst grade games from fans
- The rising injury crisis across all clubs in the NRL at the moment.
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Episode 330 features former Brisbane Broncos, Parramatta Eels and Gold Coast Chargers player Brett Plowman.
During the chat with Jason we talk about:
- Growing up supporting rugby league
- Favourite team and players
- Playing in the Broncos first season in 1988
- Coach Wayne Bennett
- Moving to the Parramatta Eels
- Playing in the Gold Coasts first finals team
- And much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Also new sponsor League Tees. Check them out at www.leaguetees.com.au
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Here are my thoughts and tips for Round 9 in the NRL in 2024.
My team the Parramatta Eels have the bye but other games being played this weekend which I talk about include:
- Souths v Panthers
- Broncos v Roosters
- Titans v Storm
- Sea Eagles v Raiders
- Knights v Warriors
- Sharks v Dragons
- Cowboys v Dolphins
- Bulldogs v Tigers
Let me know how many im going to get right this week or if you have other ideas.
5/8 last week in the tipping comps 62.5% right.
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Replay chat with the Duckman on Pulse FM 89.9fm on his weekend sports wrap show.
We review Round 8 of the NRL the Anzac Round as well as:
- talk about the breaking news about Paul Kent
- the controversial moments in the round involving the Eels and Tigers
- a brief discussion about Round 9 of the NRL as well
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Here is my review of the Round 8 Parramatta Eels v Manly Sea Eagles game played at 4 Pines Park.
Listen as I give my thoughts about the game including:
- The first half
- Parramattas goal kicking worries
- The tries in the game
- Ethan Sanders debut
- Maika Sivo and his sin binning
- The stats that matter
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Replay chat with the Duckman on Pulse FM 89.9fm previewing Round 8 in the NRL.
Also we chat about the late great Terry Hill
- all the major signing news in the NRL lately eg Fisher-Harris and Turuva
- talk about the Anzac Day games that were played
- preview the upcoming games in Round 8 of the NRL including Manly v Parra, North QLD v Panthers, Wests Tigers v Broncos and more.
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Here is my gameday preview of the Eels v Manly in Round 8 of the NRL being played at 4 Pines park at Brookvale.
I run through a few stats about each team this year
- recent clashes between the 2 clubs
- the team lists of each side
- my predictions eg score, winner and try scorer
Let me know your thoughts about this game if they are the same as mine or different. Enjoy the game and Go Parra
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In my own words this is my tribute to Terry Hill who sadly passed away on the 24/4/24 aged 52.
Terry played 246 games in his career
Won a premiership with Manly in 1996
Kangaroo Tourist also representing Australia in test matches
NSW State of Origin player
Loveable larrakin on The Footy Show on ch9
These are my words about this sad news from a rugby league fan who watched Terrys career.
The Parra Cave Podcast sends its condolences to his family and friends and former teammates.
RIP Terry Hill
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Episode 323 features former Gold Coast Seagulls, Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs, Queensland Maroons Origin and Australian Kangaroos player Jason Hetherington.
During the chat with Jason we talk about:
- Growing up playing rugby league
- Favourite team and players
- Playing in the 94 GF and winning the 95 GF
- That 98 prelim final v Parramatta
- His son Kobe Hetherington who plays for the Brisbane Broncos
- His first grade debut under the coaching of King Wally Lewis
- And much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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Troys Tips for Round 8 hear myself go through the games with my tips on each of the 8 games this weekend in a special round for the NRL which is Anzac Round.
3 games on Anzac Day across Australia and NZ and 8 games in total including:
- Dragons v Roosters
- Storm v Rabbitohs
- Warriors v Titans
- Eels v Manly
- Cowboys v Panthers
- Broncos v Tigers
- Dolphins v Newcastle
- Sharks v Canberra
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Troys Take is back this time with my Round 7 review of the Eels v Dolpins game played up in the Northern Territory of Australia in the city of Darwin.
It was a 44-16 loss to the Eels and listen to my thoughts on the game, the future of the game in the NT and also the future of Brad Arthur at the Eels. My thoughts from a passionate Parramatta Eels fans point of view.
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Troys Take on Zac Lomax signing at the Parramatta Eels from 2025 for 4 years.
The signing took place a couple of days ago now and I have kept low key but now I have my say about this signing. Hear my thoughts about how this major signing could be a major positive for the Eels.
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Round 7 the Parramatta Eels take on the Dolphins in the Northern Territory in Darwin.
Here is my take on the upcoming game in a must win game for the Eels with the Dolphins having a major injury crisis.
During the podcast i rattle off a few stats of the Eels playing in the NT in Darwin, go through the team lists, mention about Jesse Bromwich and his upcoming record and give some predictions like the score, first try and a bold prediction.
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Episode 318 features former Manly Sea Eagles and Balmain Tigers player Shannon Nevin.
Shannon played in the late 90s including the 1997 Grand Final and including scoring a try in that game as well.
During the chat with Shannon we talk about:
- Growing up playing rugby league
- Favourite team and players
- The 1997 Grand Final
- NRL and concussions
- His charity called walkntalkforlife (www.walkntalkforlife.org.au)
- His gym and fitness business That Fitness Place (www.thatfitnessplace.com.au)
- And much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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Here are my tips and thoughts about the Round 7 games in the NRL this weekend.
Some of the games that are being played this weekend include:
- Roosters v Storm
- Dragons v Warriors
- Eels v Dolphins
- Panthers v Tigers
- Broncos v Raiders and more
6/8 last week did you follow my tips? Can i get 7/8 or even a perfect round this week?
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Troys Take returns for Round 6 and this is my review for the game played between the Parramatta Eels and the North Queensland Cowboys.
Hear my take as a fan of the Eels on the game about the game play by play, my player or players of the game, some statistics of the game and more.
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Replay chat with the Duckman on Pulse FM 89.9fm reviewing round 6 of the NRL.
We cover all the games of the round including:
- Souths v Sharks
- Knights v Roosters
- Eels v Cowboys
- Tigers v Dragons and more
Also we talk about the coaching drama going on at the South Sydney Rabbitohs as well and a few other things going on in rugby league from the week.
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The Eels released their 2024 Anzac Round jersey this week and joining me for my take on it is the rugby league jersey king Thom from Retro Rugba Leeg.
Thom breaks down all the different parts of the jersey and the stories and meanings behind them as it looks into the history of the HMAS Parramatta.
I give my thoughts as well about the jersey and one that I will adding to the collection in the Parra Cave.
The jersey is available now to purchase at www.parraeels.com.au or www.parraleagues.com.au for a limited time.
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Replay chat with the Duckman on Pulse FM 89.9fm Weekend Sports Wrap Show.
We preview Round 6 of the NRL which features such games as:
- The Battle of Brisbane. Broncos v Dolphins
- Eels v Cowboys
- Tigers v Dragons
- Rabbitohs v Sharks
- Knights v Roosters
We also discuss Joey Manu, Josh Schuster and more.
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Gameday for Round 6 see Parramatta Eels take on the NTH Qld Cowboys at Commbank Stadium on Saturday and joining me for a fan preview is Sam Revill from Wobblin Jaw Sports who is a massive Cowboys and rugby league fan.
A interesting chat which includes:
- How Sam started following the Cowboys
- Fav Cowboys v Eels games from over the years
- Fav Cowboys players both current and former
- Sam brings some great stats about Eels v Cowboys games from over the years
- Who Sam thinks the Cowboys should look out from at Parramatta
- How this game could be won by either side
- Score and first try scorer predictions and more
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Sugar and Spice (All things Nice) returns with episode 5 featuring George from the Quick Hands podcast.
During the week in league we discuss the following issues in the NRL from a fans point of view.
- The dramas at South Sydney including the coach and Latrell Mitchell
- Brad Arthur and his coaching tenure at the Eels
- Victor Radley hip drop tackle. Was it or not?
- Koula Manly try. Was it a knock on or not?
- Michael Jennings and his 300th NRL game
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Episode 312 is back to the fans and members series featuring Guy Wilson. Guy is a massive St George Illawarra fan but also is a fanatic of the Adelaide Rams who used to play in the NRL.
During the chat with Guy we talk about:
- How Guy started and still does support the Dragons
- Favourite players and moments of the Dragons
- A really interesting Ray Price story
- How and why he became a Adelaide Rams fanatic
- His Rams jersey and memrabilia collection
- Why Adelaide should be re admitted into the NRL
- And much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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Here are my thoughts and tips of Round 6 in the NRL this weekend.
Some big games to look forward to including:
- Brisbane v Dolphins
- Warriors v Sea Eagles
- Parramatta v Cowboys
- Rabbitohs v Sharks and more
Have a listen and let me know if you are following my tips this week. 6/8 last week for the record.
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Troys Take this week is not a happy one as the Eels took on the Raiders in Canberra at GIO Stadium in the last game of Round 5.
It was a 41-8 win to the Canberra Raiders and have a listen to my take and thoughts on the game as a Eels fan including:
- Players performances
- Maika Sivo
- What happened in the game in the first half and second half
- Who i think should be playing number 7 for the Eels
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Gameday for Round 5 see Parramatta Eels take on the Canberra Raiders in Canberra on Sunday and joining me for a fan preview is Canberra's number 1 fan Craig Norenbergs.
A interesting chat which includes:
- How Craig first started following the Raiders
- Fav Raiders players
- Great stories abput Wayne Bennett, the Mad Butcher and more
- Who Craig thinks the Raiders should look out from at Parramatta
- How this game could be won by either side and more
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The Duckman and I preview Round 5 in the NRL on what looks to be a wet and windy weekend on the field and in the stands.
We talk about all the games but some of the games included are:
- Storm v Broncos
- Bulldogs v Roosters
- Sea Eagles v Panthers
- Cowbiys v Titans
- Raiders v Eels
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Sugar and Spice (All things Nice) returns with episode 4 featuring George from the Quick Hands podcast.
During the week in league we discuss the following issues in the NRL from a fans point of view.
- Wests Tigers winning 2 games in a row and Benji Marshall
- Obstruction calls and shepards and why arent they penalised
- Laying down penalties
- Booing at football games
- Des Hasler and the Titans are they in crisis
- Mitchell Moses injury did the Eels underestimate the Tigers
- Cumberland Oval
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Episode 306 is back to the fans and members series featuring Peter Zuccolotto. Peter is a massive Parramatta Eels fan and we recorded this episode live in the Parra Cave a few weeks back.
During the chat with Peter we talk about:
- How Peter started to follow the Eels
- Watching many a game at Belmore Oval
- The immortal debate and should a Parra player be one
- Favourite Eels players, tries and moments
- Eels in 2024 and Brad Arthur and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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Easter Monday footy Eels v Tigers review Round 4
Played at Commbank Stadium in the annual clash Parramatta went into the game as favourites with the Tigers coming off a big win v Sharks the week before.
Hear my thoughts Troys Take as a Parramatta fan of how the game went which was won by the Tigers 17-16.
Enjoy let me know your thoughts about the stadium idea as a venue.
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Round 5 in the NRL this week with some big ins for teams with some playing their first game of 2024 with some big games coming. This week sees such games as:
- Storm v Broncos
- Manly v Penrith
- Raiders v Eels
- Bulldogs v Roosters
- Cowboys v Titans
- Dolphins v Tigers
- Knights v Dragons
- Rabbitohs v Warriors
Last week I got 4/8 will I get more this week I hope so. Are my tips your tips and if different let me know why.
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Replay of the chat with the Duckman on Pulse FM 89.9fm about Round 4 in the NRL.
We discuss all the games including :
- Roosters v Penrith
- Warriors v Knights
- Souths v Bulldogs
- Broncos v Cowboys and more
We also preview the Easter Monday game between the Eels and Tigers.
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Easter Monday preview Parramatta Eels v Wests Tigers
I was lucky enough to be asked to join Josh, Rob and Aaron from the WESTSLIFE podcast on their show to do a preview of the game so here it is.
We spoke about the 2 teams, Blaize Talagi and much more. As you could imagine it was more centered on the Tigers but there is also a lot of Parramatta chat as well.
Let me know as well who are the players that played or who are currently playing that have played at both the Eels and Tigers.
Easter Monday Commbank Stadium 4.05pm kickoff see you there Go Parra
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The Parramatta Eels have released their 2024 Retro jersey inspired from 2001-2003 era.
Hear my thoughts about this jersey from a fans point of view and a jeresy collector.
Limited stock available at Parramatta Leagues Club.
Let me know your thoughts as a Parramatta fan or a rugby league fan.
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Episode 300 is a re release of the interview I did with Russell Manser as part of the fans and members of rugby league interviews. Russell sadly passed away last weekend and as a tribute to him and for people to hear his story I have re released the episode I did with him last year in March 2023. This interview was recorded in February of 2023. The Parra Cave Podcast passes on its condolences to Russell's family and friends in this difficult time. Thank you for giving me time Russell I really appreciated it. RIP Russell Manser.
During the chat we talk about the following:
- Russell's early life including being a bank robber
- Rugby League and the connection it had with prison life
- Talking about rugby league people including Johnny Lewis, Jeff Fenech and J'Maine Hopgood
- Being a podcast host of The Stick Up podcast
- His business the voice of a survivor
- Some rugby league yarns as well and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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Round 4 of the NRL sees some cracking games over the Easter weekend.
- Roosters v Panthers
- Souths v Bulldogs
- Broncos v Cowboys
- Sharks v Raiders and
- Eels v Tigers just to name a few
Hear my thoughts and tips of each game starting from the Thursday night game right through to the Easter Monday game.
Are my tips the same as yours if not let me know which ones you have different and why.
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Troys Take is back for Round 3 with a review of the Parramatta v Manly game played at Commbank Stadium infront of just over 20,000 fans.
I review from a fans point of view
- The start that Manly got in the game
- The comeback from Parramatta
- Parramatta's game after halftime
- Manly's comeback and that controversial call of no try to Manly
- Players of the game for Parra
- Big injury concerns for Parra re Mitchell Moses and who comes in
- And a happy story re a fan interaction
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Gameday preview with Justin Horo who played for both of these clubs during his career after starting at the Parramatta Eels and moving to the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.
During this chat we talk about
- What it was like to play for Parra v Manly
- What was it like playing for Manly v Parra
- Thoughts on Manly so far this year
- Who each team needs to look out for on the opposition team
- Home ground advantage is it a big factor
- Morgan Harper playing his old club Manly advantage or disadvatage for Parra?
- Predictions including first try scorer and game score
Check out Justin with his co host Willie Mason on The Levels Network Podcast.
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Sugar and Spice (All things Nice) returns with episode 3 featuring George from the Quick Hands podcast.
During the week in league we discuss the following issues in the NRL from a fans point of view.
- Penrith v the NRL
- Taylan May and Reece Walsh head clash
- Benji Marshall coaching criticism
- Zac Lomax wanting to leave the Dragons
- Jarome Luai and his 2 incidents v Parramatta
- Jahrome Hughes suspension for pushing a referee
- Latrell Mitchell and that radio interview
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Replay chat with the Duckman on Pulse FM 89.9fm Round 3 preview
We talk about in the chat :
- NRL Expansion
- Multicultural Round in the NRL
- All 8 games this weekend including
- Roosters v Souths
- Panthers v Broncos
- Parramatta v Manly
- Tigers v Sharks
- Dragons v Cowboys
- Bulldogs v Titans
- Warriors v Raiders
- Knights v Storm
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Ep 294 is back to the fans and members series of interviews and this podcast is with massive Parramatta Eels fan David Gatt.
David is also one of the trekkers for The Big Three Trek which treks from Sydney to Newcastle 150km to raise awareness and money for the Mark Hughes Foundation. This is David's third trek after losing his wife Amanda to brain cancer a few years ago.
If you can please donate here to David's trek
https://bigthreetrek4.gofundraise.com.au/page/David-81373483
Some of the subjects we discuss in the podcast include :
- growing up supporting the Eels and Rugby League
- how did David follow the Eels
- favourite players, moments and games of the Parramatta Eels
- the reason why David has done 2 treks already and this being his 3rd.
- trekking 150kms and the things that go with it
- and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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NRL Round 3 Tipping podcast
Some big games this week and some hard ones to tip winners starting on Thursday night
- Panthers v Broncos
- Eels v Sea Eagles
- Roosters v Rabbitohs
- Bulldogs v Titans and more
6/8 last week in the tips. Follow my tips if you dare and let me know who you tipped or if you are following my tips. Enjoy your week of footy and good luck.
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Round 2 NRL review with the Duckman on Pulse FM 89.9fm.
We discuss each and every game of the round including some big games like :
- Roosters v Manly
- Souths v Brisbane
- Penrith v Parramatta
- Cowboys v Knights
Also talked about the Latrell Mitchell radio interview, the Roosters halves and also the criticism Benji Marshall got before his first game of coach.
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Hear my take on the Round 2 NRL clash between the Panthers and Eels at Bluebet stadium on Friday night.
I give my thoughts on the Jerome Luai charges
- Parramatta's centre woes after that
- Bench use from BA
- Players of the game
- Thoughts on who to pick for nexts weeks game v Manly
- just a general thought from a fan of the Eels and the game not an expert
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Ep 290 is back to the fans and members series of interviews and this podcast is with massive Sydney Roosters fan Thom Lowther.
Thom is also a Rugby League social media content creator specialising in rugby league jerseys both buying and selling, rugby league merchandise and tips and tricks on various things to do with rugby league merchandise.
Some of the subjects we discuss in the podcast include :
- growing up supporting the Roosters and Rugby League
- how did Thom follow the Roosters
- favourite players, moments and games of the Roosters
- being in the content creation game with his social media pages Retro Rugba Leeg
- a killer Brad Fittler tattoo story
- and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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Round 2 Tipping podcast
Some big games again this week and some curly ones to tip
- Brisbane v Souths
- Manly v Roosters
- Cowboys v Knights
- Storm v Warriors
- and the game I love every year Penrith v Parra at Penrith
Can you beat me in the tips or copy my tips this week. Last week on 3/8. Good luck
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My take on the game that was the Parramatta Eels v Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs played in Round 1 at Commbank Stadium.
During this chat I talk about:
- the crowd figure
- players of the game
- moments of the game
- and just my general eye over the game as a fan not a expert
Something I will try to do each week about the Parramatta games as a fan.
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Gameday preview Eels v Bulldogs Round 1
George from the Quick Hands podcast joins me in a gameday preview of the Round 1 clash Eels v Bulldogs at CommBank Stadium 5.30 pm 9th March.
George chats about his love for the Bulldogs including fav players, games and moments before we get into a preview of the current day game. We also give a few predictions including first try scorers and a score prediction.
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Replay chat with the Duckman on the Weekend Sports Wrap radio show on Pulse FM.
During the chat we review -
- Las Vegas and the 2 games there last weekend Manly v Souths and Roosters v Brisbane
- And we review the Thursday night game Knights v Raiders
- preview the rest of the round each and every game with some great games to come this round including Penrith v Melbourne, Parramatta v Bulldogs and Dolphins v Cowboys
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Episode 2 of Sugar and Spice and George from the Quick Hands Podcast joins me again to discuss the finer points in the rugby league world from the week.
During this episode we discuss:
- The NRL Las Vegas experience
- The Spencer Leniu incident
- A NFL president buying a NRL team
- Conferences in the NRL
- A 2024 breakout player
- Zac Lomax rumour of wanting to leave the Dragons
- Salary Cap is it working?
See if you can work out who is Sugar and who is Spice?
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Ep 285 is back to the fans and members series of interviews and this podcast is with massive Parramatta Eels fan and member Spiro Christopoulos.
Spiro is also in the media on radio 2GB 873 on the Ben Fordham Show but has also done commentary as a sideline eye for the Continuous Call Team also on 2GB 873.
Some of the subjects we discuss in the podcast include :
- growing up supporting the Eels and Rugby League
- how did Spiro follow the Eels
- favourite players, moments and games of the Eels
- season 2024 for the Eels
- working in the media on radio
- his aeroplane jump for JDRF Australia
- the link is bluearmy.jdrf.org.au/fundraisers/spiro
- and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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Tipping podcast is back in 2024
Each NRL round I will put my eye over each team after each teams list is revealed on Team List Tuesday.
This podcast is the remaining games of Round 1 after the Las Vegas double header games. Some of the clashes I am looking forward to seeing include :
- Storm v Panthers
- Eels v Bulldogs
- Warriors v Sharks
Follow my tips in your tipping competitions or let me know if I have got them wrong. This tipping podcast will be out each and every week of the NRL season.
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Hear from former guest Chris Ricketts and his fans perspective about the NRL in LAs Vegas double header.
Chris attended the double header at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas so good to hear from someone who was at the games in the USA to people who were watching it on TV from Australia. We chat about
- Chris expectations leading into the games and the whole experience
- What Chris experienced in Las Vegas rugby league wise
- The atmosphere in both the city and the ground
- What the NRL could learn from fans about their experience to do better in the coming years.
- a little about his new podcast as well Put a Line Through Em
Just great to hear from someone who was there on the ground at the games. Enjoy.
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Here is Troy's take on the double header played in Las Vegas in the USA.
I give my thoughts on both the games
- Manly v Souths
- Brisbane v Roosters
Played infront of 40746 fans at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Do you agree or disagree is there anything I missed?
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Welcome to the first episode of a new show with a collaboration of two podcasts and 2 hosts.
Myself Troy from the Parra Cave Podcast and George from the Quick Hands Podcast are joining forces to bring you a new show about various different topics of rugby league each week or fortnight.
In todays episode we talk about:
- Brad Arthur and is he under pressure
- The World Club Challenge and where it should be played
- The NRL being played in Las Vegas
- Junior Rugby League developments eg new rules that have come into place
- and much much more
Tune in and have a listen and see if you can work out who is Sugar and who is Spice.
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A quick chat with 2024 St George Illawarra head coach Shane Flanagan about the 2024 NRL season.
Things that are included in the chat are :
- coming back to the NRL as a head coach
- changes he first implemented when arriving in pre season
- Ben Hunt
- who has impressed him in trials and pre season training
- Zac Lomax and where he will play
- Coaching his son Kyle again in the NRL
- His goals for the team in 2024 and what a successful season will be
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Ep 279 features Joe Williams a former professional rugby league player with the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Penrith Panthers and the Canterbury Bulldogs. Along with rugby league Joe is also a boxing champion, a author, motivational speaker, a proud indigenous man and mental health advocate.
Some of the subjects we discuss in the podcast include :
- growing up playing rugby league
- playing for the above 3 clubs the Rabbitohs, Panthers and Bulldogs
- becoming a boxing champion
- writing a book called defying the enemy within
- current day rugby league
- and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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NRL season 2024 is here and so Team List Tuesday and the weekly tipping podcast is back for this season.
Round 1 is historic and I mean historic as for the first time 2 NRL games will be played in Las Vegas in the USA followed by next week the completion of Round 1 here in Australia and NZ.
In this podcast I talk about the 2 games to be played. First up is Manly v Souths followed by Roosters v Broncos. During the podcast I
- go through each team lineups
- look at little battles between players
- pick a first try scorer
- try and tip a winner.
Enjoy your first round of NRL coming to you live from Las Vegas in the USA
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Replay chat with the Duckman on Pulse FM 89.9fm from Sunday 25th Feb
During the chat we cover off on
- the World Club Challenge between the Penrith Panthers and Wigan Warriors
- the 2nd week of the NRL trials
- a quick look and thoughts on Round 1 in the NRL
- a allstars team with a difference
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Hear my take on the 2024 World Club Challenge between the NRL premiers the Penrith Panthers and the English Superleague champions the Wigan Warriors as heard on the Weekend Sports Wrap show with the Duckman on Pulse FM 89.9fm.
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Ep 275 features Mark 'MG' Geyer a legend of rugby league, a member of the Penrith Panthers inaugural premiership victory team, a NSW Blue in State of Origin, a Australian Kangaroo, radio host and all round great bloke.
Some of the subjects we discuss in the podcast include :
- growing up playing rugby league
- the 1991 Grand Final
- that famous State of Origin game in 1991
- MG's charity work which led to a OAM
- listener questions from good mates
- and much much more
Also check out lillypillywines.com.au and use the code wildpanther91 for a 20% discount
And check out mgactiv.com.au if interested in a gym and local to the Penrith area.
Also listen to MG with Mick Molloy on Triple M 104.9fm Mon-Fri 6am-9am
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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I run my eye over the Round 2 of the pre season challenge Parramatta Eels team to play the Gold Coast Titans on Sunday and what changes if any I would make.
I also pick my Round 1 NRL Parramatta Eels team of players who I think will be in the 1-17 and why as you the listener wanted it and I have delivered. Is it close to this trial team maybe or do I even make more different selections.
See you at Commbank Stadium Round 1 March 9 2024
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A article from the Rugby League Mole online about the possibility of Wayne Bennett joining the Parramatta Eels in 2025 in a coaching director role surfaced today.
Hear my thoughts from a Parramatta fans perspective about this possibility of happening both yes and no as we don't know if it is going to happen or not.
Let me know your thoughts about this potential situation if your for or against it?
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A little inside look at each player I chose in my Indigenous All Stars team as said in the chat last night on the Weekend Sports Wrap show on Pulse Fm 89.9fm with the Duckman.
A few criteria in picking this team:
- Players played the game between 1986-2010
- one player from a club
- captain is exempt from the one player from a club rule
- players can be selected from a club they played for if they played for multiple clubs
Do you agree with the team or would you make any changes. What are your thoughts?
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18th February replay chat with the Duckman live on air on his Weekend Sports Wrap show on Pulse FM 89.9fm radio.
During the chat we talk about the trial games over the weekend in the NRL
- the ALL Stars game the unofficial start to the rugby league season
- Also come up with a Indigenous All Stars team and a All Stars team based on a criteria. The criteria is one player from each club except the captain can be from the same club as another player, players had to play between 1986-2010 and players could be picked from one of the clubs they played for during their career if they played for multiple clubs
- the other trial games in the NRL
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NRL All Stars Gameday preview with Andrew Walker
A talented and proud Indigenous man Andrew has represented Australia in both Rugby League and Rugby Union and the first Indigenous man to do so. And he still loves the game and like you is excited about this upcoming game.
During the chat we talk about:
- Andrew's favourite Indigenous players to watch growing up
- Andrew's favourite Indigenous players he played with
- We preview the All Stars game from the Indigenous side of things
- Andrew's thoughts on the Māori team and the danger players in that team
- A couple of gameday predictions from both of us
Harvey Norman All Stars game is on Friday 16th February at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville, Qld.
Also available to watch on Channel 9, 9Now, Kayo and Fox League.
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Ep 269 features Paul Taylor who is a 3 time premiership winner with the Parramatta Eels in 82, 83 and 86.
Some of the subjects we discuss in the podcast include :
- growing up playing rugby league
- the record breaking tackle count
- Jack Gibson the supercoach
- Winning premierships with the Eels
- and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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Ep 268 goes back to a former player in the rugby league Darrell Williams. Darrell is a former professional rugby league player for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and Parramatta Eels. Darrell has also represented New Zealand in rugby league, coached Samoa at a World Cup and has served as a member on the judiciary panel for the NRL.
Some of the subjects we discuss in the podcast include :
- growing up following rugby league in NZ
- playing rugby league in NZ before coming to Australia
- Joining Manly and winning a comp in 1987
- Representing the NZ Kiwis in internationals
- Being on the NRL judiciary panel and some of the big cases he had to judge on
- Some listener questions from former teammates with some great stories .
- quick top 10
- Personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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Ep 267 goes back to the fans and members series and features Chris Ricketts. Chris is a jersey collector, a marathon runner and more importantly a massive Parramatta Eels fan.
Some of the subjects we chat about with Chris in the podcast include :
- growing up following rugby league
- how Chris started following the Parramatta Eels
- Fan stuff like favourite players, tries and moments
- Marathon running whilst listening to the Eels play
- talk about his awesome jersey collection of all sports and teams .
- quick top 10
- Personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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In this episode I catch up with former Parramatta Eels legend Eric Grothe Jnr who is the 2024 head coach of the Campbelltown City Kangaroos open Womens team.
During this short chat we talk about :
- how Eric got into coaching
- some of Eric's coaching influences from his playing days
- players to watch in his 2024 team
- what the season ahead looks like
- a listener question from one of Eric's biggest fans
- sponsorship opportunities for the Campbelltown City Kangaroos
- even a little chat about the Parramatta Eels chances in 2024
If your interested in sponsoring the Campbelltown City Kangaroos in some sort of capacity please contact citykangaroos@gmail.com or contact them via a DM on their Instagram page @citykangaroos
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Here is Part 2 of the chat I have with the Duckman on his weekend sports wrap show on Pulse FM 89.9fm.
We talk about the remaining teams we missed from last week including
- South Sydney Rabbitohs
- NZ Warriors
- Penrith Panthers
- St George Dragons
- Sydney Roosters
- Wests Tigers
Hear our thoughts on the gains and losses of each team and also a predicted finish in the competition. Feel free to comment on our thoughts and let me know what your thoughts are.
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This a sort of replay chat from the Talking Parra podcast from last week. I have basically put this together from all my thoughts about we discussed on that podcast including:
- 2024 Eels draw and thoughts
- Jersey thoughts
- Fav game to attend both home and away
- New signings at Parra
- Departing players
- Player or players that need to step up in 2024 for the Eels
- Parramatta top try scorer
- Parramatta MVP
Check out the other lads' thoughts on the Talking Parra podcast. Give it a like and a follow as well.
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In this episode which is a replay chat I had with the Duckman from Pulse FM 89.9fm and in it we go through each NRL team for season 2024.
We get through about 10 of the teams with the next 7 teams to be featured next week but we talk about each teams gains and losses as well as where we think they will finish or how they go in season 2024.
Enjoy and let me your thoughts if your team is featured.
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During this podcast we begin on a sad note with the passing of former NRL player Carl Webb who played for the Brisbane Broncos, NTH Qld Cowboys and the Parramatta Eels. RIP Carl Webb
Also in this podcast we talk about the highlights and lowlights of season 2023 in the NRL both with clubs and also individuals. Top point scorers and Top try scorers, the NRLW season and also make a bold bold prediction this far out about who will win the comp in 2024.
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Just a catch up podcast with the Duckman on Pulse FM 89.9fm and a December rugby league chat about whats happening in the game around contracts and clubs.
- Addin Fonua-Blake his contract situation where will he land in 2025
- Jerome Luai has he made the right choice going to the Wests Tigers
- Tom Dearden will he leave the Cowboys and head south
- The Wests Tigers club situation
PS - 2 of these contracts were sorted before this podcast came out so they are our thoughts before it actually happened.
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With the talk of recent in the media and social media about the NRL deciding to introduce a couple of new immortals in the near future, I decided to do a podcast about it.
In this episode I discuss the fact there should be a Parramatta Eels player from the successful 1980's period as a immortal of rugby league. Ray Price, Mick Cronin, Peter Sterling and Brett Kenny are the ones I have chosen to talk about.
Who do you think should be an immortal of rugby league from the Parramatta team or indeed any other team or era?
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Ep 259 features former professional rugby league player Joel Clinton. Joel played for the Penrith Panthers, Brisbane Broncos, Hull KR in the English Superleague and also represented the Kangaroos of Australia.
Some of the subjects we chat about with Joel in the podcast include :
- growing up following rugby league in Riverstone
- Debuting at the Penrith Panthers
- Playing at the Panthers, Broncos and Hull KR
- Winning a premiership with the Panthers in 2003
- great truthful stories about him leaving the Panthers, Wayne Bennett and also about a off field incident he was fined for.
- quick top 10
- Personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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In this podcast I give my thoughts on the 2024 Parramatta Eels home and away jerseys for the 2024 NRL season.
As a jersey collector I give my thoughts after they were released to the public yesterday and a lot of conversation between fans especially in the facebook groups sparked the thought for this podcast.
You may agree or disagree with my thoughts and please would love to hear your feedback.
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Ep 257 is going back to the fans and members series and it is with Anton Nakic a massive rugby league fan and in particular the Parramatta Eels where he is also a member.
Some of the subjects we chat about with Anton in the podcast include :
- growing up and playing rugby league
- how Anton became to follow the Parramatta Eels
- favourite Parramatta Eels players from the past
- favourite games and moments
- rugby league and social media
- quick top 10
- Personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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Hear my thoughts on the 2024 NRL Eels draw which was released today.
This is a live first reaction podcast of me reading the Eels draw in 2024 off the Eels app on the phone and discussing it on the podcast.
Key games, how many games on which days and how many travelling interstate and overseas games are played from an Eels fan perspective.
Let me know your thoughts about the Eels draw for 2024.
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This is the replay chat from Sunday night with the Duckman on Pulse Fm 89.9fm on his weekend sports wrap show.
During the chat we talk about the following:
- the 2024 NRL draw leaks
- player movement
- our highs and lows of season 2023 in the NRL
- some predictions for 2024 and more.
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Ep 254 features former professional rugby league player Craig Greenhill. Craig played for the Cronulla Sharks, Penrith Panthers, QLD State of Origin and also QLD Superleague and also Australia in Superleague.
Some of the subjects we chat about with Craig in the podcast include :
- growing up following rugby league in Brisbane
- playing footy and life with best mate Paul Green
- Debuting at the Cronulla Sharks
- Playing at both the Sharks and Panthers
- Playing State of Origin for QLD and that send off
- Rugby League today
- quick top 10
- Personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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Pacific championships final preview and its with 2 passionate kiwis from the Warriors Anonymous podcast Daniel and Gerard and myself the passionate Australian fan.
During the chat we talk about -
- last weeks game between the same 2 teams
- the forward battle between the 4 props
- danger players on each side
- Michael McGuire thoughts on him being a kiwi and NSW coach at the same time
- first try scorer predictions for each team
- score prediction of the game
- player of the tournament selection
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Ep 252 features former professional rugby league player Mark Bugden who played for the Newtown Jets, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and the Parramatta Eels winning a premiership with the Bulldogs in 1984.
Some of the subjects we chat about with Mark in the podcast include :
- growing up following rugby league and with big brother Geoff
- Marks first grade debut with the Newtown Jets
- Having Warren Ryan as coach at the Jets and Canterbury
- Playing at those 3 clubs during his career
- Winning the 1984 premiership at the Bulldogs
- The immortal debate
- The quirky looking footy card Mark has when playing at Parramatta
- quick top 10
- Personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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Its finals time in the Pacific Championships with 2 finals on this weekend.
- PNG Kumuls v Fiji Bati
- Australian Kangaroos v NZ Kiwis
Both games will be awesome to watch as these 4 sides played each other last week but i think it will be a lot different this week round.
Stay tuned to the podcast on Friday with a look from both sides as the Warriorholic joins me for a chat about the Kangaroos v Kiwis clash.
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This is the replay chat from the Weekend sports wrap show with the Duckman on Pulse FM 89.9fm from 29/10/23.
We chat about the Pacific Championships in rugby league, also transfers and signings in rugby league and also expansion in rugby league.
Catch me on the Weekend Sports Wrap live on a Friday and Sunday at 7.05pm on 89.9fm Pulse Fm.
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Ep 249 features former professional rugby league player for the Balmain Tigers, Penrith Panthers and the Parramatta Eels Mr Paul Clarke. Paul also represented NSW City as well in 2 games.
Some of the subjects we chat about with Paul in the podcast include :
- growing up following rugby league
- Paul's first grade debut with Balmain
- Moving to Penrith and winning the Panthers first ever premiership in 1991
- Having Phil Gould as coach and a unique coaching technique
- A story about Paul Harrogan
- Playing for the Parramatta Eels
- His career now in the wine industry (check out www.apwines.com for details on the wines Paul sells)
- quick top 10
- Personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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Week 3 of the Pacific Championships sees some great games being played in both the womens and mens competitions.
AAMI Park holds a double header on Saturday featuring:
- Jillaroos v Kiwi Ferns in the womens
- Kangaroos v Kiwis in the mens
Then on Sunday in PNG at Santos National stadium sees the
- PNG Kumuls take on the Fiji Bati
Hear my thoughts from a fans point of view about these games as well as my tips for the first try scorers.
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This is the replay chat with the Duckman on Pulse Fm 89.9fm and tonight we talk about the following subjects -
- Pacific Championships Week 2
- Wests Tigers
- Golf and
- players of rugby league we would like to chat to on the podcast from yesteryear
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Week 2 of the Pacific Championships sees 4 games being played over the weekend which consist of 2 mens and 2 womens games in PNG and also in NZ.
On the Saturday we see the following games :
- Kiwi Ferns v Tonga (womens game)
- NZ Kiwis v Samoa (mens game) both at Eden Park in NZ
On the Sunday we see the following games :
- PNG Orchids v Cook Islands (womens game)
- Fiji v Cook Islands (mens game) both at Santos National Stadium in Port Moresby PNG
Hear my thoughts and tips about these international games and enjoy your footy.
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This is the replay chat with the Duckman on Pulse Fm 89.9fm from 20/10
During the chat we talk
- Formula One
- Pacific Championships in rugby league
- NRL news thats happened through the week
- Cricket World Cup
- A quirky way to spice up the Bathurst 1000
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Ep 244 features Australian professional golfer and host of the How Good is Golf show on Fox Sports but more importantly a Parramatta Eels fan Mr Paul Gow. This is part of the fans and members of rugby league series .
Some of the subjects we chat about with Paul in the podcast include :
- growing up in the Parramatta area
- how Paul ended up supporting the Eels
- playing golf with such people as Jack Gibson, Mitch Moses, Clint Gutherson, Peter Sterling and Paul 'Fatty' Vautin
- Overseas support for the Eels
- Holes in one
- quick top 10
- Personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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This is the replay chat with the Duckman on Pulse FM 89.9fm from Sunday night the 15th October.
During this episode we discuss such things as -
- Tim Tsyzu's fight v Brian Mendoza
- the Pacific Championships in rugby league
- where a new NRL franchise will potentially land
- where Jarome Luai will end up after his current contract with the Panthers
- the cricket world cup
rugbyleague #boxing #cricket #penrithpanthers #jaromeluai #nrl
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This is the replay chat with the Duckman on Pulse Fm 89.9 on his Weekend Sports Wrap show of which I am a part of every Friday and Sunday nights.
On this episode we talk about
- The new NSW State of Origin coach Michael Maguire
- Off Contract NRL players and in particular Jerome Luai
- The Pacific Championships in rugby league
- The possibility of a indigenous team playing in the Rugby League World Cup or Pacific Championships
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International Rugby League is back in both the mens and womens competitions.
This is my tipping podcast and thoughts on the games from a fans perspective and over the weekend you will see games in the womens competition like
- Australia v NZ
- Fiji v Samoa
And in the mens competition you will see the following games
- Australia v Samoa
- PNG v Cook Islands
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Ep 240 features Michael Gordon a former professional rugby league player with the Penrith Panthers, Cronulla Sharks, Parramatta Eels, Sydney Roosters and the Gold Coast Titans. Michael also represented NSW in State of Origin and also NSW Country.
Some of the subjects we chat about in the podcast include :
- growing up and his path to playing first grade
- debuting and playing for the Penrith Panthers
- playing at all the above mentioned clubs
- how to get through the hard times with serious injuries
- playing at Parra during the salary cap year and the last ever game at Pirtek Stadium
- playing State of Origin football for NSW
- his goal kicking and how he maintained a high percentage when playing
- going through some tough personal problems in retirement
- quick top 10
- Personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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Welcome to the replay chat with Duckman on Pulse Fm 89.9fm every Friday and Sunday. This is the Sunday replay chat and during it we cover off on the following:
- Bathurst 1000
- Nathan Merritt
- Cricket World Cup
- Battle on the Reef boxing
Tune in have a listen and let me know your thoughts and comments on the subjects above. Thank you for listening.
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Replay chat with the Duckman on Pulse Fm 89.9fm and we cover off on
- the NRL Grand Final won by the Panthers over the Broncos
- the NRLW Grand Final won by the Knights over the Titans
- Bathurst 1000 supercar race
Catch me on Pulse Fm 89.9fm Friday and Sunday nights with the Duckman on his Weekend Sports Wrap show.
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Ep 237 features Brian Rowe a passionate Parramatta Eels fan and good mate as part of my fans and members series on the podcast.
Some of the subjects we chat about in the podcast include :
- growing up and how he became to support the Eels
- The 80's glory period of the Eels and favorite players
- Working on Triple M in Sydney and his 2 podcasts he was involved in called the Dummy M podcast and the Parra Matters podcast
- The Eels in 2023
- How to have a fan opinion with it being constructive not destructive
- The grand final of 2023 and predictions as recorded before the GF
- quick top 10
- Personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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Its the Grand Final preview chat with the Duckman on Pulse Fm 89.9fm and we give our previews of both the NRL Grand Final and the NRLW Grand Final.
NRL - Brisbane Broncos v Penrith Panthers
NRLW - Gold Coast Titans v Newcastle Knights
Also we talk about NRL Grand Finals of the past, great grand final moments and players as well. What have been your favourite grand final memories?
We also give our tips of the score and winner, first try scorer and also the winner of the Clive Churchill medal. What are your tips for the Grand Final?
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Replay chat with the Duckman on Pulse FM 89.9fm and we discuss the Grand Finals both the NRL and NRLW
NRL - Penrith Panthers v Brisbane Broncos
NRLW - Gold Coast Titans v Newcastle Knights
We also talk about the Dally M's which were won by Tamika Upton in the NRLW and Kayln Ponga in the NRL both from Newcastle.
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Ep 234 features Ian Roberts a former professional rugby league player with the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, North QLD Cowboys, NSW in State of Origin, Australian Kangaroos and also for Wigan over in England.
Some of the subjects we chat about in the podcast include :
- growing up in South Sydney
- debuting and playing for South Sydney
- playing against the Kangaroos for Wigan on the 86 Kangaroo Tour
- why change clubs to Manly from Souths
- Superleague time and how difficult it was for him personally
- head knocks and concussions
- post footy career including acting, dancing and Qtopia
- quick top 10
- Personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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It's Grand Final time and the last NRL and NRLW tipping podcast for 2023.
Hear my thoughts of both the NRL and NRLW games 2 big games to be played at Accor Stadium on Sunday 1st October.
NRL - Penrith Panthers v Brisbane Broncos
NRLW - Newcastle Knights v Gold Coast Titans
Thoughts from a fan fans point of view not an experts.
Please let me know via social media how you spend your Grand Final day if indeed your not going to the game.
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Its the replay chat of my talk with the Duckman on his Weekend Sports Wrap show on Pulse FM 89.9fm.
We review the prelim finals in both the NRL and the NRLW
NRLW - Sydney Roosters v Gold Coast Titans
- Newcastle Knights v Brisbane Broncos
NRL - Penrith Panthers v Melbourne Storm
- Brisbane Broncos v NZ Warriors
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Its prelim finals time in the NRL and semi finals in the NRLW
In this podcast i give my thoughts as a fan and give my tips about in the NRL
- Panthers v Storm
- Broncos v Warriors
and in the NRLW the semi finals to decide our grand finalists
- Newcastle Knights v Brisbane Broncos
- Sydney Roosters v Gold Coast Titans
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Replay chat with the Duckman on his weekend sports wrap show on Pulse FM 89.9fm reviewing the NRL semi finals played between -
- Storm v Roosters
- Warriors v Knights
And also review the NRLW round 9 action as well with some crucial games to decide the top 4.
Also we talk about tough rugby league players from the 80's and 90's with some great names of the past.
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Weekly chat with the Duckman on Pulse Fm 89.9fm covering week 2 of the NRL finals and round 9 of the NRLW.
Games covered include in the NRL
- Storm v Roosters
- Warriors v Roosters
And in the NRLW 2 crucial games for teams finals chances
- Dragons v Broncos
- Raiders v Titans
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Ep 228 features David Boyle a former professional rugby league player with the South Sydney Rabbitohs who played 169 games for the Rabbitohs and also represented NSW in State of Origin on 4 occasions.
Some of the subjects we chat about in the podcast include :
- first grade debut for Souths
- playing with Mario Fenech
- playing State of Origin for NSW including over in America
- strength and conditioning
- South Sydney today
- quick top 10
- Personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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This week its week 2 of the finals and see 4 teams battling it out to take on the Penrith Panthers and Brisbane Broncos in a preliminary final.
- Storm v Roosters
- Warriors v Knights
Also my tips of the Round 9 games in the NRLW with 2 crucial games that could make up the positions of the Top 4 before finals.
- Dragons v Broncos
- Raiders v Titans
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This is the replay chat with the Duckman on his weekend sports wrap show on Pulse FM 89.9fm where we review the first week of finals in the NRL and also chat a little about the NRLW Round 8 as well.
- Broncos v Storm
- Panthers v Warriors
- Sharks v Roosters
- Knights v Raiders
Also we talk about send offs in rugby league and in big games as well.
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Week 1 of NRL finals is upon us and also Round 8 of the NRLW and this is the replay chat I have each week with the Duckman on his weekend sports wrap show on Pulse FM 89.9fm each friday during the NRL season.
We cover off on all the finals including:
- Broncos v Storm
- Panthers v Warriors
- Sharks v Roosters
- Knights v Raiders
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Ep 224 features Denis Carnahan a massive Canberra Raiders fan, singer and songwriter, creator of Rugby League the musical and famous for the State of Origin song Thats in QLD.
Some of the subjects we chat about in the podcast include :
- growing up supporting rugby league
- supporting the Canberra Raiders including favourite players and moments
- how he got into music and song writing
- how the song Thats in QLD came about
- Rugby League the musical
- If any of his subjects have been upset in his work
- Personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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Week 1 of the NRL Finals is upon us. Have a listen to my thoughts and tips of Week 1 with such games as:
- Broncos v Storm
- Panthers v Warriors
- Sharks v Roosters
- Knights v Raiders
I also chat about and tip week 8 of the NRLW competition as well.
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This is the NRL round review chat with the Duckman on Pulse FM 89.9fm every Sunday night.
We review the NRL round that was including such games as:
- Broncos v Storm
- Panthers v Cowboys
- Rabbitohs v Roosters
- Sharks v Raiders
Also we chat about the NRLW round, Jason Taylor and top rugby league point scorers.
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Round 27 the last round of the regular season in the NRL.
This is the replay chat I have with the Duckman on his Weekend Sports Wrap show on Pulse FM 89.9fm. We preview the round by talking about the up and coming games including:
- Manly v Tigers
- Rabbitohs v Roosters
- Panthers v Cowboys
- Sharks v Raiders
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Ep 220 featuring Keegan Hipgrave former professional rugby league player with the Gold Coast Titans and Parramatta Eels, current athlete manager for What Ability and Keegan and Co podcast host.
Some of the subjects we chat about in the podcast include :
- representing the Juniors for Queensland in Origin
- representing the Australian Schoolboys
- starting off his career at the Broncos before moving to the Gold Coast
- first grade debut for the Titans
- moving to the Parramatta Eels
- Brad Arthur
- concussions and ending up in eventual retirement
- his work at What Ability
- Keegan and Co podcast
- Personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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Final week of NRL regular season games sees some beauties being played with a few teams trying to get into that top 8 to play finals.
Such games as :
- Broncos v Storm
- Panthers v Cowboys
- Rabbitohs v Roosters
- Sharks v Raiders
Also I talk about NRLW round 7 as well and give my predictions.
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NRL Round 26 review with the Duckman on Pulse FM 89.9fm
We chat about each and every game in the NRL with some major injuries to key players coming out of this round ahead of the NRL finals.
Such games include:
- Panthers v Eels
- Storm v Titans
- Roosters v Tigers
- Knights v Sharks
- Raiders v Broncos
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Ep 217 features Andrew Walker a former professional rugby league and rugby union player. Not only that he is the first indigenous dual international to cross codes from rugby league to rugby union and play for Australia.
Andrew played for the St George Dragons, Sydney Roosters and Manly Sea Eagles as well as the Australian Kangaroos. Andrew also played for the ACT Brumbies and QLD Reds as well as French rugby and the Australian Wallabies in rugby union.
During the chat we discuss
- early rugby league memories
- early rugby union memories playing that before league and winning a premiership at Randwick playing with David Campese
- playing at the above mentioned clubs in both codes
- Eddie Jones and Latrell Mitchell
- Representing the Kangaroos in PNG
- Playing up against the All Blacks and Jonah Lomu
- common league questions, personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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I sit down with Penrith Panthers legend Mark Geyer and discuss the big local derby between the Panthers and the Eels at Bluebet Stadium in Penrith.
Round 26 sees these two teams in very different positions on the ladder with one high flying at the top and one to miss finals.
- MG chats about the season the Eels have had
- Who for the Eels and Panthers will step up in this game
- The clash of the front rows
- Will the Panthers rest players this game and next
- Local derbies and being different games to regular games
- Score prediction, first try scorer and maybe even a little side bet as well
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Some big games this week in Round 26 of the NRL
- Panthers v Eels
- Knights v Sharks
- Raiders v Broncos just to name a few
Also in the NRLW some big games as well
- Roosters v Tigers
- Knights v Sharks
- Broncos v Raiders
Tune in and hear my thoughts about these games and let me know if you tip the same or different and why?
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Its NRL Round 25 and I jump on a Instagram live with the guys from Roosters Mania TV to preview the game between the Parramatta Eels and the Sydney Roosters.
We talk through a few things like :
- Key players for both sides
- Nathan Brown a ex parra player now rooster
- Ryan Matterson ex rooster now parra player
- Score predictions
- General questions about my support for the Eels
See you at the game 8pm Commbank Stadium 18th August. Go Parra
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Ep 213 features Peter Johnston a former professional rugby league playing for the Parramatta Eels, South Sydney Rabbitohs, Illawarra Steelers and then the Parramatta Eels in a second stint.
During the chat we discuss
- early rugby league memories
- playing at the above mentioned clubs
- how he got the nickname The Hitman
- a trial in the NFL
- being the nephew of a great Australian Olympian
- common league questions, personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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Round 25 in the NRL sees some very interesting games in the race for the top 8
- Knights v Rabbitohs
- Eels v Roosters
- Cowboys v Sharks
Just to name a few. Also in the podcast Round 5 of the NRLW and hear my tips with some great mens and womens games played at the same ground over the weekend.
Thanks for listening and let me know your tips.
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This is the Round 24 review chat with the Duckman on Pulse Fm 89.9fm on his weekend sports wrap show.
We go through all 8 games from this week in the NRL, along with some predictions about the games coming up and ladder positions and we also talk about players who played more then 300 games in the NRL.
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Round 24 of the NRL sees every game crucial that top 8 and top 4 race.
Some great games this weekend including :
- Broncos v Eels
- Storm v Raiders
- Sharks v Titans
- Sea Eagles v Panthers
Also I gloss my eye over Round 4 of the NRLW as well and make some tips.
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NRL Round 23 review with some great games played in the countdown to the finals.
Every game is crucial for most teams still alive in the finals race.
We review every game but it includes such games as :
- Panthers v Storm
- Rabbitohs v Sharks
- Dolphins v Knights
- Eels v Dragons
- Raiders v Tigers
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Here is the gameday preview chat I had with the team from the Mad Dragons Vodcast. Passionate Dragons fans who got myself on to preview the game v Dragons at Commbank Stadium 2pm 6th July.
If your a Dragons fan and not already doing so then follow the Mad Dragons Vodcast.
I also give my predictions as well including first try scorer, score prediction and also a bold prediction as well.
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NRL Round 23 preview chat with the Duckman on Pulse FM 89.9fm on his weekend sports wrap show.
We preview the round ahead with such games as:
- Panthers v Storm
- Rabbitohs v Sharks
- Cowboys v Broncos
- Eels v Dragons
- Dolphins v Knights
We also chat about the NRLW and also about all time field goal kickers.
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Ep 207 features Feleti Mateo a former professional rugby league playing for the Parramatta Eels, NZ Warriors and Manly Sea Eagles in the NRL and also the London Broncos and Salford Red Devils in the English Superleague. Feleti also represented the Allstars and also Tonga in internationals.
During the chat we discuss
- early rugby league memories
- playing at the above mentioned clubs
- representing Tonga in international footy
- also what Feleti is upto now working at the Wests Tigers in a cultural and wellbeing space with the pathways.
- common league questions, personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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NRL Round 23 tipping podcast. The team lists are in and here are my thoughts of the games ahead as it gets closer to the business end of the season. Every win is essential to stay in the hunt for the top 8 and the top 4.
Some of the games this weekend include:
- Panthers v Storm
- Titans v Warriors
- Eels v Dragons
- Rabbitohs v Sharks
- Cowboys v Broncos
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NRL Round 22 review and its Women in League.
The Duckman and I review each game in the NRLW and the NRL including:
- Broncos v Roosters
- Rabbitohs v Tigers
- Storm v Eels
- Panthers v Sharks
Comments from a fans point of view. Catch me every Friday and Sunday on Pulse FM 89.9fm at 7.05pm on the Duckmans weekend sports wrap show.
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Gameday preview time with massive Melbourne Storm fan Smokey aka Chris Tomlin.
During the podcast we chat about
- how he became a Storm fan
- favourite players past and present
- the 2 lineups of the Storm and Eels
- key players of each team
- score prediction and first try scorer predictions
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NRL Round 22 sees it being Women in League round in the NRL
Some great clashes this week which include:
Broncos v Roosters
Storm v Eels
Raiders v Knights
Panthers v Sharks
Also in this podcast I give my thoughts and tips on the NRLW Round 2 as well.
Thank you to all the women involved in rugby league for your contribution to the greatest game of all.
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Sunday night chat with the Duckman on Pulse FM 89.9fm on his weekend sports wrap show where we review the NRL round that was.
Games included in this chat include:
Warriors v Raiders
Rabbitohs v Broncos
Cowboys v Eels
Panthers v Bulldogs
We also chat about the opening round of the NRLW which kicked off this weekend for season 2023.
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The Duckman from Pulse FM 89.9fm and I have a chat and preview the round ahead in the NRL.
Warriors v Raiders
Rabbitohs v Broncos
Knights v Storm
Eels v Cowboys just a few of the games coming up.
Hear this chat live every Friday at 7.05pm on 89.9fm on your radio dial.
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Ep 200 features highly regarded first grade rugby league coach Brian Smith. Brian played for South Sydney and the St George Dragons
During the chat we discuss
- Brian's first grade playing career
- debuting as a coach for the Illawarra Steelers
- flaunting the idea of 2 referees in 1986
- coaching Grand Final teams in St George, Parramatta and the Roosters
- coaching in England
- that game in 1998 v Dogs
- watching NRL these days
- did he have any coaching rivals at all
- common league questions, personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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My NRL Round 21 tips. Hear my thoughts about each game and see if you will choose the same tips or a different one.
8 games to be played this weekend with some absolute beauties including:
Warriors v Raiders
Rabbitohs v Broncos
Cowboys v Eels
Sharks v Sea Eagles
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NRL Round 20 review the Duckman on Pulse FM 89.9fm
We cover all 7 games from the weekend with some that include:
Dolphins v Panthers
Eels v Titans
Warriors v Sharks
Bulldogs v Broncos
Hear our fan opinions on the games and also a little talk about kicking duels yes old style kicking duels.
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Gameday preview Eels v Titans Round 20 in the NRL
I discuss this crucial clash with a big Titans fan Liam Flanagan from Triple M Brisbane.
We chat through such things as
- how he became a Titans fan
- thoughts on the Eels team
- thoughts on the Titans team
- David Fifita and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and if they will stay at the Titans
- score prediction
- first and or anytime try scorer
Available on Youtube as well.
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NRL Round preview time with the Duckman from Pulse FM 89.9fm
Shortened round due to the final State of Origin game played on Wednesday which NSW won 24-10 with 7 games being played
Knights v Tigers
Bulldogs v Broncos
Sea Eagles v Cowboys
Roosters v Storm
Warriors v Sharks
Dolphins v Panthers
Eels v Titans
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Ep 195 features Tom Learoyd-Lahrs a former professional rugby league player with the Brisbane Broncos, Canberra Raiders and the Melbourne Storm in the NRL. Tom also represented the NSW Blues in State of Origin, NSW Country, Indigenous All Stars and the Australian Kangaroos in representative football.
During the chat we discuss
- early rugby league memories
- playing at the above mentioned clubs
- playing State of Origin footy for NSW
- representing Australia and the Indigenous All Stars
- what Tom is upto these days and his son Kaiden playing footy and signing with the Nth Qld Cowboys with a potential future in the NRL
- how tough it was to come back from serious injuries and the mental toll.
- common league questions, personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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Round 20 NRL Tipping podcast featuring 7 games with 3 clubs with a bye
featuring such games as :
Bulldogs v Broncos at Belmore Sports Ground
Roosters v Storm at the SCG
Warriors v Sharks in NZ
Dolphins v Panthers at Kayo Stadium in Redcliffe
Eels v Titans at Commbank Stadium
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Weekly NRL Round review chat on Pulse FM 89.9fm with the Duckman on his weekend sports wrap show.
Today it is a review of Round 19 in the Telstra Premiership with only 5 games being played in the round due to a number of byes due to State of Origin.
- Tigers v Sharks
- Dragons v Raiders
- Eels v Warriors
- Rabbitohs v Bulldogs
- Titans V Dolphins
Also there is a little State of Origin game 3 chat as well a chat about the current ladder in the NRL and what is coming up on the podcast throughout the week.
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Gameday preview Eels v Warriors Round 19 in the NRL
I discuss this crucial clash with a big Warriors fan The Warriorholic.
We chat through such things as
- how he became a Warriors fan
- thoughts on the Eels team
- thoughts on the Warriors team
- will Shaun Johnson play
- score prediction
- first and or anytime try scorer
Available on Youtube as well.
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NRL Round preview time with the Duckman from Pulse FM 89.9fm
Shortened round due to State of Origin this week so 5 games being played
Tigers v Sharks
Dragons v Raiders
Eels v Warriors
Rabbitohs v Bulldogs
Titans v Dolphins
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Ep 190 features Russell Bawden a former professional rugby league player with the Brisbane Broncos and the Melbourne Storm in the NRL and the London Broncos in the English Superleague. Russell also represented the QLD Maroons in representative football.
During the chat we discuss
- early rugby league memories
- playing at the above mentioned clubs
- playing State of Origin footy for QLD
- winning a premiership at the Melbourne Storm
- rugby league today
- common league questions, personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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Round 19 of the NRL premiership sees only 5 games being played this weekend due to State of Origin Game 3 next week. 7 teams have the bye.
Tigers v Sharks
Dragons v Raiders
Eels v Warriors
Rabbitohs v Bulldogs
Titans v Dolphins
Comments from a fans perspective not an expert opinion.
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NRL Round 18 review podcast with the Duckman from Pulse FM 89.9fm
in this podcast we review all 8 games including such games as:
Sharks v Dragons
Cowboys v Tigers
Broncos v Dolphins
Storm v Panthers
We also discuss the State of Origin teams for NSW and QLD for Game 3 that were selected on Monday.
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Ep 187 features Neville Costigan a former professional rugby league player with the Brisbane Broncos, Canberra Raiders, St George Illawarra Dragons and Newcastle Knights and Hull KR in the English Superleague. Neville also represented the PNG Kumuls and QLD Maroons in representative football.
During the chat we discuss
- early rugby league memories
- playing at the above mentioned clubs
- the tough time being sacked by the Broncos
- playing State of Origin footy for QLD
- winning a premiership at the Dragons
- having a charity boxing match with Junior Paulo
- common league questions, personality questions and much much more
Dont forget to buy a beanie for Beanies for Brain cancer round in the NRL. Head into your local IGA, Lowes store or online at www.markhughesfoundation.com.au
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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NRL Round 18 tipping podcast
Sharks v Dragons
Warriors v Rabbitohs
Storm v Panthers
Raiders v Titans
Cowboys v Tigers
Broncos V Dolphins
Bulldogs v Knights
Sea Eagles v Roosters
Beanies for Brain Cancer Round purchase a beanie at the grounds, IGA's or Lowes or head to the website www.markhughesfoundation.com.au
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NRL Round 17 tipping podcast and my thoughts of who Im going to tip in each of the games each and every round.
This week we see the following games beginning on Friday and ending on Sunday night.
- Dragons v Warriors
- Dolphins v Eels
- Panthers v Knights
- Storm v Sea Eagles
- Broncos v Titans
- Rabbitohs v Cowboys
- Roosters v Raiders
Comments and tips from a fans point of view not an experts. Enjoy your footy.
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Ep 184 features Edwin Smith as part of the fans and members series on the podcast. Edwin is a massive Parramatta Eels fan and also the head honcho of the social media business The Social Sandwich.
During the chat we discuss
- how Edwin found to support the Parramatta Eels
- favourite players growing up and now
- favourite games and moments
- the Eels in 2022 and 2023
- Shaun Lane
- the social sandwich his social media business
- personality questions and much much more
https://thesocialsandwich.com.au is the website to go if you are looking for some social media coaching with Edwin and also check him out on Instagram and facebook as well just search for the social sandwich.
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And Scott from Brightside Detailing and ceramics who has got experience for over 20 years in the industry and can have you feeling good driving around in the cleanest and shiniest car in town. Contact Scott on 0449 544 086 today.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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Hear from former State of Origin players from previous podcasts about their State of Origin careers and moments. 2 NSW players and 2 QLD players.
- Nathan Hindmarsh
- Adrian Vowles
- Paul Sironen
- PJ Marsh
Then hear myself give a little preview with my thoughts on Game 2 of State of Origin in 2023 from Suncorp Stadium and I give my tips of the score, margin, first try scorer and total match points.
Coming from a fans point of view not an expert.
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Ep 182 features former professional rugby league player Terry Campese who played for the Canberra Raiders, Hull Kingston Rovers, Australian Kangaroos, Italy, NSW Blues in State of Origin, PM's 13 for Australia and NSW Country.
During the chat we discuss
- growing up and the choice between rugby union and rugby league
- first grade debut with the Canberra Raiders
- representing Australia and Italy at World Cups
- playing in the English Superleague for Hull KR
- what he has been upto in retirement
- the NRL today including great mate Jarrod Croker
- the Terry Campese foundation
- common league and personality questions and much much more
https://www.terrycampesefoundation.org.au is the link to make a donation to the foundation and help Terry and his team make a difference.
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And Scott from Brightside Detailing and ceramics who has got experience for over 20 years in the industry and can have you feeling good driving around in the cleanest and shiniest car in town. Contact Scott on 0449 544 086 today.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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This week sees a shortened round with State of Origin next week. 7 teams have the bye so we see the following games -
- Cowboys v Panthers
- Knights v Roosters
- Eels v Sea Eagles
- Tigers v Storm
- Sharks v Bulldogs
5 out of 8 last week. How many will I get right this week? What are your tips are they the same or different to mine.
Opinions by a fan not a expert just a lover of rugby league.
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During this episode the Duckman and I discuss NRL Round 15 in the Telstra Premiership.
There are such games as Titans v Tigers
- Raiders v Warriors
- Sea Eagles v Dolphins
- Dragons v Rabbitohs
- Broncos v Knights
- Roosters v Panthers
- Storm v Sharks
- Bulldogs v Eels
We also discuss and pick our own QLD State of Origin teams as well from a fans point of view not an experts.
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Episode 179 features former professional rugby league player Adam Ritson who played for the Cronulla Sharks and the Parramatta Eels. Adam's career was cut short after a high tackle from Canberra's John Lomax that doctors ended up discovering a cyst on Adam's brain and he never played rugby league again.
During the chat we discuss
- playing first grade as a 16 year old
- Arthur Beetson as coach
- representing the Australian Schoolboys
- playing at the Cronulla Sharks
- the Superleague war
- playing at the Parramatta Eels
- the high tackle and the recovery
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And Scott from Brightside Detailing and ceramics who has got experience for over 20 years in the industry and can have you feeling good driving around in the cleanest and shiniest car in town. Contact Scott on 0449 544 086 today.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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Weekly NRL Tipping podcast Round 15
8 games this weekend only the 1 bye. Can I get more then 3/7 which is what I got last week in Round 14. Can I bounce back?
Titans v Tigers
Raiders v Warriors
Sea Eagles v Dolphins
Dragons v Rabbitohs
Broncos v Knights
Roosters v Panthers
Storm v Sharks
Bulldogs v Eels
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Episode 177 features Greg Bird a former professional rugby league player with the Cronulla Sharks, Gold Coast Titans, NSW Blues, Australian Kangaroos, Indigeneous Allstars and Catalans Dragons
During the chat we discuss
- early rugby league memories
- debuting for the Sharks
- good mate and team mate Paul Gallen
- Playing at the above mentioned clubs
- Playing in France with the Dragons
- Playing against the Parramatta Eels
- Common league and personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And Scott from Brightside Detailing and ceramics who has got experience for over 20 years in the industry and can have you feeling good driving around in the cleanest and shiniest car in town. Contact Scott on 0449 544 086 today.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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This is the gameday preview of State of Origin 1 2023
Joining the podcast is former NSW Blues player Greg Bird who played 18 State of Origins for NSW over 10 seasons.
During the chat we talk about the selections made in the NSW side including Tevita Pangai Jnr, Tom Trbojevic and Nicho Hynes
- How the debutants will be feeling a couple of days out of Origin
- Club combinations in Origin with Penrith having a number of players
- The colour of the jersey debate
- If the game will be refereed differently
- Danger players for QLD
- Score prediction, First try scorer prediction and Man of the Match prediction
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Weekly NRL tips podcast Round 14
A shortened round due to State of Origin on Wednesday sees only 7 games this week.
- Tigers v Raiders
- Warriors v Dolphins
- Titans v Rabbitohs
- Sharks v Broncos
- Roosters v Bulldogs
- Cowboys v Storm
- Panthers v Dragons
Who will I tip. Listen and find out and see if it is the same as what you would tip.
Also a little State of Origin talk about both the mens and wonens games being played on the Wednesday and Thursday respectively.
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NRL Round 13 review with the Duckman on Pulse Fm 89.9fm recorded on Sunday nights live and this is the replay of that chat.
During this chat we chat about the
- Dolphins v Dragons
- Eels v Cowboys
- Warriors v Broncos
- Rabbitohs v Raiders
- Knights v Sea Eagles
All opinions from us fans not experts just lovers of rugby league.
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The Parramatta Eels take on the North Queensland Cowboys at Commbank Stadium in Round 13 of the Telstra Premiership in the NRL.
Joining me for a gameday preview of the game is a massive cowboys fan and another third of the Cast Patrol podcast Jimmy.
We chew the fat about the upcoming game like key players, form of both teams and also give a few predictions like first try scorers and a scoreline.
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In this podcast it is a collection of 3 NSW legends and 3 QLD legends talking about all different facets of their State of Origin careers.
For NSW we have Peter Sterling, Brad Clyde and Brett Kenny
For QLD we have Gary Belcher, Stuart Kelly and Darryl Brohman
Stay tuned to the social media channels for a possible Game 1 preview with a couple of NSW and QLD legends out before Game 1 May 31 2023
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Weekly NRL tips podcast Round 13
A shortened round due to State of Origin next Wednesday sees only 5 games this week.
- Dolphins v Dragons
- Eels v Cowboys
- Rabbitohs v Raiders
- Warriors v Broncos
- Knights v Sea Eagles
Who will I tip. Listen and find out and see if it is the same as what you would tip.
Also a little State of Origin talk and a early tip one week out from the game.
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This is the weekly review of the NRL round and this week it is Round 12 of the NRL and it was Indigeneous Round.
The Duckman and I covered off on such games as
- Eels V Rabbitohs
- Tigers v Cowboys
- Dolphins v Storm
- Panthers v Broncos and more
We also as fans pick our state of origin teams for NSW this podcast. So check it out and comment your thoughts if that is what you would pick as a fan.
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During this episode the Duckman and I discuss NRL Round 12 Indigenous Round.
There are such games as Panthers v Broncos
- Eels v Rabbitohs
- Sharks v Knights
- Roosters v Dragons
- Storm v Dolphins
- Raiders v Sea Eagles
We also discuss and pick our own QLD State of Origin teams as well from a fans point of view not an experts.
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This episode is the exerts of myself as being a part of the Talking Parra podcast each week. The Talking Parra podcast also available on Apple and Spotify.
During these little exerts you will hear me talk about the performance v Raiders in Canberra, is the Eels season at panic stations, potential new signing from the Tigers Joe Ofahengaue and also give my predictions for the game including the score, first try scorer and a bold prediction.
These are fan opinions not expert opinions.
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Age from The Cast Patrol podcast a massive Rabbitohs fan joins me for a gameday preview of the Round 12 clash between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Parramatta Eels in Indigenous Round.
We discuss such things as -
- key players from each others teams
- favourite Indigenous players past and present
- quirky stats about both teams
- predictions including score and first try scorer
- and much more
Round 12 at Allianz Stadium 8pm South Sydney Rabbitohs v Parramatta Eels
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Episode 166 features Shane Muspratt a former professional rugby league player with the North Queensland Cowboys and the Parramatta Eels between the late 90's and early 2000's.
During the chat we discuss
- early rugby league memories
- debuting for the Cowboys
- playing under such coaches as Tim Sheens, Brian Smith and Graham Murray
- Paul Green
- Having a junior rugby league carnival named after him
- how he got to Parramatta
- Team mates at Parra including Nathan Hindmarsh and Cowboys including Johnathon Thurston
- Footy in 2023 including the decisive hip drop tackle
- Common league and personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And Scott from Brightside Detailing and ceramics who has got experience for over 20 years in the industry and can have you feeling good driving around in the cleanest and shiniest car in town. Contact Scott on 0449 544 086 today.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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During this podcast its Round 12 in the NRL Indigenous Round and its my weekly tips for your tipping competitions from a fans point of view not an experts view.
Some of the games include -
- Souths v Parra
- Brisbane v Penrith
- Storm v Dolphins
- Sharks v Newcastle
Enjoy and good luck tipping
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This is a replay of the chat I have weekly on a Sunday night about 7.05pm with the Duckman on his Weekend Sports Wrap show on Pulse FM 89.9fm.
During this chat we discuss the round that was with such games as
- Storm v Broncos
- Panthers v Roosters
- Tigers v Rabbitohs
- Eels v Raiders
and all the other games as well as well as a few rugby league issues from a fans point of view not an experts point of view.
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New podcast
Gameday preview. Each week I will try and chat to a celebrity or normal everyday fan of the opposition team playing the Parramatta Eels.
This week its Canberra v Parramatta in Canberra at GIO Stadium and i catch up with massive Raiders fan and iconic fan Simon the Canberra Raiders drummer for his thoughts about the game from a fans point of view.
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The weekly chat with the Duckman on Pulse Fm 89.9fm on his show The weekend sports wrap.
Here we preview Round 11 of the NRL with some great games ahead with players pushing for a Origin birth along with chat about Mitchell Pearce, Latrell Mitchell, Nathan Cleary and about a 18th NRL team.
Fans opinions not expert opinions
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This episode is the exerts of myself as being a part of the Talking Parra podcast each week. The Talking Parra podcast also available on Apple and Spotify.
During these little exerts you will hear me talk about the performance v Titans in Magic Round, playing on round fields and also give my predictions for the game including the score, first try scorer and a bold prediction.
These are fan opinions not expert opinions.
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Episode 160 features Dennis Moran a former professional rugby league player with the Parramatta Eels in the NRL and also with London and Wigan in the English Superleague.
During the chat we discuss
- early rugby league memories
- how he got to Parramatta
- His debut game in first grade
- Team mates at Parra including Nathan Hindmarsh
- Playing over in the English Superleague
- Footy in 2023
- Common league and personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And Scott from Brightside Detailing and ceramics who has got experience for over 20 years in the industry and can have you feeling good driving around in the cleanest and shiniest car in town. Contact Scott on 0449 544 086 today.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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NRL Round 11 tipping
The teams have been named so hear my tips early on in the week and see if they match up with your tips. Some great games to be played for example:
- Storm v Broncos
- Panthers v Roosters &
- Raiders v Eels
Tips by a fan for the fan not an expert tipper.
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Round 10 Magic Round preview with the Duckman on the Weekend Sports Wrap show on Pulse FM 89.9fm.
We discuss a little of every game that is going to be played at Suncorp Stadium over Friday, Saturday and Sunday and whilst talking the first game was underway.
These are fan opinions not expert opinions.
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Weekly NRL Tips from a fans point of view
Round 10 Magic Round
I give my tips of all 8 games of the round played at Suncorp Stadium starting on Friday 6pm and going to the last game at 6.25pm. Some great games to be played Panthers v Warriors, Rabbitohs v Storm and Sharks v Dolphins just to name a few.
Comment on my tips do you agree or disagree and its all about fun.
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Episode 156 features Jeffrey Morgan a massive rugby league fan but also a successful life and mindset coach. Jeffrey has now turned his life around from living on the streets, to prison and now a successful businessman.
During the chat we discuss
- early rugby league memories
- living life on the streets as a 12 year old in Redfern
- favourite Indigenous rugby league players
- being in prison and life in prison
- living now out of prison being a successful mind and lifestyle coach
- his love of rugby league and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And Scott from Brightside Detailing and ceramics who has got experience for over 20 years in the industry and can have you feeling good driving around in the cleanest and shiniest car in town. Contact Scott on 0449 544 086 today.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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During this short episode you will hear my exerts from the Talking Parra podcast im involved in each week and you will hear me talk about
- the Round 9 game v Newcastle at Commbank Stadium
- players and moments of that game
- the SG Ball side winning the Grand Final and NRL players there to celebrate
- the upcoming game v Titans
- predictions of the score, first try scorer and a bold prediction
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Weekly Sunday night chat with Duckman on Pulse FM 89.9fm radio
We discuss the games played in the NRL for Round 9 beginning on Thursday going through to Sunday.
These are fan opinions not expert opinions.
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Here are my weekly exerts from the Talking Parra podcast of which im involved in.
In this episode I talk about the Round 8 loss to the Broncos in Darwin
- Hip drop tackles
- Score prediction
- First try scorer prediction
- Bold prediction
5 Parra fans giving fan opinions not expert opinions
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Episode 152 features Jake Duke from Fox League. Jake is the sideline commentator you will on Fox Leagues coverage of the NRL as well as being a host of the Face to Face interview style show also on Fox League.
During the chat we discuss
- early rugby league memories
- playing rugby league himself
- favourite Indigenous rugby league players
- how Jake got into journalism
- working at channel 9 and now Fox League
- his love of rugby league
- a little about NRL season 2023
- Common league and personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And Scott from Brightside Detailing and ceramics who has got experience for over 20 years in the industry and can have you feeling good driving around in the cleanest and shiniest car in town. Contact Scott on 0449 544 086 today.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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Weekly Sunday night chat with the Duckman on his weekend sports wrap show on Pulse FM 89.9fm with a twist as this was recorded via a zoom video chat on the Monday night due to technical issues at the station on the Sunday night.
We review the NRL Round 8 that happened over the weekend talking about the game that started on the Thursday night between the Rabbitohs and Panthers and is still going at the time of recording with 2 Anzac Day games to go.
Also thrown in is some talk about the Wests Tigers, Origin and more.
These are fan opinions not expert opinions. Enjoy.
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Episode 150 features Brad 'Taka' Takairangi formerly of the Sydney Roosters, Gold Coast Titans, Parramatta Eels, Hull Kingston Rovers and a New Zealand and Cook Islands representative in 3 World Rugby League Cups.
During the chat we discuss
- early rugby league memories
- First grade debut for the Roosters
- Playing at the above mentioned clubs
- Highlight games 2016 v St George last ever game at Pirtek Stadium and the first ever game at Commbank Stadium
- Representative football for NZ and the Cook Islands
- Coaches Brain Smith and Brad Arthur
- Combination with Semi Radradra
- Season 2023 and what it has install for Taka
- Common league and personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And Scott from Brightside Detailing and ceramics who has got experience for over 20 years in the industry and can have you feeling good driving around in the cleanest and shiniest car in town. Contact Scott on 0449 544 086 today.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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In this episode these are my exerts from the Talking Parra Podcast of which I am involved in each week. 5 Parra mad lads chewing the fat about the Eels each week.
In these little snippets you will hear myself talk about
- The game v Canterbury Bulldogs
- Reed Mahoney moment
- Funny little story about Reed's dad in a bulldogs polo
- Preview the game v Brisbane Broncos in Darwin at TIO Stadium
- Predictions of the Score, First try Scorer and a bold prediction
If you haven't already please subscribe to The Parra Cave Podcast and the Talking Parra podcast if you love your rugby league and like to hear fans opinions not experts.
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Weekly Sunday night chat with the Duckman on his weekend sports wrap show on Pulse FM 89.9fm.
We review the NRL Round 7 that happened over the weekend talking about the games that started on Thursday night and ended with the Eels v Bulldogs game at Commbank Stadium from which this call was made from with myself live at the ground after the game.
These are fan opinions not expert opinions. Enjoy.
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This episode is the weekly chat I have with the Duckman on his Weekend Sports Wrap show on Pulse FM 89.9fm.
We preview the NRL Round 7 clashes and also review the Thursday night game.
Some big games in this round to chat about and these are fan opinions not expert opinions. Enjoy.
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Here are my exerts from the Talking Parra Podcast of which I am involved in each week.
Us 4 parra lads review the Easter Monday game v Tigers
Talk a bit about RCG
preview the game v Bulldogs
I give my predictions of the score, first try scorer and a bold prediction.
Check out and subscribe to the Talking Parra podcast on Apple and Spotify for the full chat.
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This is the NRL Round 6 review chat with the Duckman on his Weekend Sports Wrap show on Pulse FM 89.9fm of a Sunday night after 7pm.
We cover some big games Storm v Roosters, Rabbitohs v Bulldogs in the annual Good Friday clash, Broncos v Raiders just to name a few. And we also preview the annual Easter Monday clash between the Tigers and Eels.
These are fan opinions not expert opinions.
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Episode 144 features Ryan Linton as part of the fans and members series. Ryan is a Parramatta Eels fan and member but also is the owner and creator of pub rugby league a game of a cross between rugby league and beer pong without the beer but played in pubs.
During the chat we discuss
- early rugby league memories
- how did Ryan become to support the Eels
- fav players of the Eels
- Season 2022 and 2023 thoughts
- Pub Rugby League and how it is played and where to find it and much much more.
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And Scott from Brightside Detailing and ceramics who has got experience for over 20 years in the industry and can have you feeling good driving around in the cleanest and shiniest car in town. Contact Scott on 0449 544 086 today.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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These are my exerts from the Talking Parra podcast which I am a guest of each week. 4 Parra fans chewing the fat about the Eels each week and these are my parts about:
- Round 5 game v Roosters at Allianz Stadium
- Hip drop tackles
- Round 6 Easter Monday clash v Tigers
These are just fan opinions not expert opinions
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This is the NRL Round 5 review chat with the Duckman on his Weekend Sports Wrap show on Pulse FM 89.9fm of a Sunday night after 7pm.
We cover some big games Eels v Roosters, Rabbitohs v Storm and the classic game Sharks v Warriors just to name a few.
These are fan opinions not expert opinions.
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Episode 141 features Anthony 'Bomber' Breeze as part of the fans and members series. Anthony is a Parramatta Eels fan and member but also is the co host of the Bomber and Shaz All things sport radio show and also has a lot to do with junior rugby league in Ipswich in Queensland.
During the chat we discuss
- early rugby league memories
- how did Bomber become to support the Eels
- fav players of the Eels
- Season 2022 and 2023 thoughts
- his radio show
- Kangaroo Tour and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And Scott from Brightside Detailing and ceramics who has got experience for over 20 years in the industry and can have you feeling good driving around in the cleanest and shiniest car in town. Contact Scott on 0449 544 086 today.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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Friday night chat with the Duckman on his weekend sports wrap show on Pulse FM 89.9fm.
We preview Round 5 of the NRL with some big games like the Eels and Roosters and the Storm and Rabbitohs along with some hard to tip games like Dragons v Dolphins and Cowboys v Bulldogs.
These are fan opinions not expert opinions
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These are my exerts from the Talking Parra podcast that I am a part of each week.
Talk about the Parramatta X factor and who that could be
Review the Penrith v Parramatta Round 4 clash which the Eels won 17-16 in golden point. I give my players of the match and moments.
Preview the Round 5 clash v Roosters at Allianz Stadium giving my score prediction, first try scorer prediction and a bold prediction.
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Here is my review of Round 4 of the NRL with my chat with the Duckman on Pulse FM 89.9fm.
Massive round review with a grand final rematch, the Battle of Brisbane and a John Sattler memorial game as well. 8 games reviewed one whilst on air as I give my opinions as a fan not an expert.
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Episode 137 features Russell Manser as part of the fans and members of rugby league interviews.
During the chat we talk about the following:
- Russell's early life including being a bank robber
- being sexually abused in prison
- prison life
- being a podcast host of The Stick Up podcast
- his business the voice of a survivor
- some rugby league yarns as well and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And Scott from Brightside Detailing and ceramics who has got experience for over 20 years in the industry and can have you feeling good driving around in the cleanest and shiniest car in town. Contact Scott on 0449 544 086 today.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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Here is my preview of Round 4 of the NRL with my chat with the Duckman on Pulse FM 89.9fm.
With 1 game already done and dusted between the Eels and Panthers a grand final rematch and one game happening whilst we speak I cover off on the other games of the round and give my opinions as a fan not an expert.
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These are my parts of the chat I have with the Talking Parra podcast each and every week.
This week you will hear me talk about
- A question from Hayden about Brad Arthur
- The game against Manly in Round 3
- My thoughts about the game against the Panthers in Round 4
- My bold prediction
- My first try scorer
- My score prediction
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Episode 134 features Casey McGuire a former professional rugby league player with the Parramatta Eels, Brisbane Broncos, Catalans Dragons and QLD Maroons in state of origin.
During the chat we talk about the following:
- Early rugby league memories playing and supporting
- Playing for the 3 above mentioned clubs
- Playing for Qld in State of Origin
- Winning a premiership at the Brisbane Broncos
- How he got the Jerry nickname and if it is still around and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And Scott from Brightside Detailing and ceramics who has got experience for over 20 years in the industry and can have you feeling good driving around in the cleanest and shiniest car in town. Contact Scott on 0449 544 086 today.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And new sponsor Shannon Cooney from Glenmore Park Realty. A 5 star rated and reviewed agent which you can contact on 0421 588 445.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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This podcast is with the lads at the Talking Parra podcast of which I am a part of.
4 parra mad fans just talking about the previous round v Cronulla and also previewing the game v Manly in Round 3.
I also give my predictions for the game like the score, first try scorer and a prediction as well.
Fan opinions not expert opinions. Tune in for the full podcast chat by searching the Talking Parra Podcast on Apple or Spotify.
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Pulse FM 89.9fm chat with the Duckman on his weekend sports wrap show from Sunday night about NRL Round 2
We discuss all the games from 2 fans opinion not experts opinions and cover on some of the rounds big issues like Kayln Ponga and his concussions, the Eels 0 from 2 and the Dolphins 2 from 2 and more.
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Episode 131 features Chris 'Choppy' Close a former professional rugby league player with the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, Gold Coast Giants and Seagulls, QLD Maroons in state of origin and also the Australian Kangaroos .
During the chat we talk about the following:
- Early rugby league memories playing and supporting
- Playing in the Brisbane competition for Valleys and the Redcliffe Dolphins
- Playing for Qld in State of Origin including the very first State of Origin game in which he won the man of the match award
- Moving to Manly and playing against Parramatta Eels in the early 80s
- How he got the Choppy nickname
- Also playing for Australia and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And new sponsor Scott from Brightside Detailing and ceramics who has got experience for over 20 years in the industry and can have you feeling good driving around in the cleanest and shiniest car in town. Contact Scott on 0449 544 086 today.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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This is a short sharp podcast and the chat that I have with the Talking Parra Podcast lads.
During this podcast you will hear my thoughts on the Round 1 clash v Melbourne including
- Moments of the game from a Melbourne and Parramatta side
- Best Eels players on ground
- Thoughts on the new recruits for the Eels
- Preview of the Round 2 game v Cronulla at Commbank Stadium
- And prediction time including first try scorer, score prediction and a bold prediction.
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This is NRL Round 1 review with a chat I had with the Duckman on Pulse Fm 89.9fm and his weekend warriors show. You can catch me live at 6.20pm every Sunday as the Duckman and I dissect each game of every round from a fans perspective not a experts decision.
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Episode 128 features Hayden Knowles a respected high performance rugby league trainer and host of the Get the Edge podcast.
During the chat we preview the 2023 NRL season and during it
- we chat about can Penrith do the three peat?
- Who can challenge Penrith
- Most of the top 8 teams and how they will go in 2023
- The teams out of the top 8 last year and can they make it in the top 8
- Who might be the surprise packet for 2023
- The new Dolphins franchise and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And new sponsor Scott from Brightside Detailing and ceramics who has got experience for over 20 years in the industry and can have you feeling good driving around in the cleanest and shiniest car in town. Contact Scott on 0449 544 086 today.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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Episode 127 features Ron Greep a american born and bred lover of rugby league and the Parramatta Eels.
During the chat we talk about
- Ron's favourite sports and teams growing up
- How he discovered rugby league in America
- How he picked the Parramatta Eels as his team
- Favourite Eels players
- Favourite Eels games and moments
- How rugby league could be marketed over in America
- How he thinks the Eels will go in season 2023 and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And new sponsor Scott from Brightside Detailing and ceramics who has got experience for over 20 years in the industry and can have you feeling good driving around in the cleanest and shiniest car in town. Contact Scott on 0449 544 086 today.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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Episode 126 features James Utai Cairns a name you may not heard of but works in the marketing team of the Parramatta Eels but is also the president and a player for the Thailand Rugby League team.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
- Growing up how James spent his time
- Favourite rugby league team and players growing up
- How he got into the job he has currently at the Eels
- Working at the Eels with fellow workmates and players
- Playing rugby league for Thailand
- Being president of the Thailand rugby league
- Dreams and aspirations for Thailand rugby league
- Playing against Japan on the 25th February 2023
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
Co sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And new sponsor Scott from Brightside Detailing and ceramics who has got experience for over 20 years in the industry and can have you feeling good driving around in the cleanest and shiniest car in town. Contact Scott on 0449 544 086 today.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
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Episode 125 features me Troy Worner and my chat with Joel from the League Of Inches podcast as part of his fan series.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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How I got into supporting the Eels
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Favourite past and present players
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Favourite Eels moments
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Season 2022 for the Parramatta Eels
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My hopes and expectations of the Parramatta Eels in season 2023
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The Parra Cave Podcast how I started it, favourite interviews and moments of the podcast
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
Co sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And new sponsor Scott from Brightside Detailing and ceramics who has got experience for over 20 years in the industry and can have you feeling good driving around in the cleanest and shiniest car in town. Contact Scott on 0449 544 086 today.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Episode 124 features Lauren Thomas a massive Parramatta Eels fan and member and also a member of the Parramatta Eels member council.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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How Lauren got into supporting the Eels
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Favourite past and present players
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Favourite Eels moments
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Laurens hopes and expectations of the Parramatta Eels in season 2023
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What it is like being on the Eels Member Council
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The set of six personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
Co sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And new sponsor Scott from Brightside Detailing and ceramics who has got experience for over 20 years in the industry and can have you feeling good driving around in the cleanest and shiniest car in town. Contact Scott on 0449 544 086 today.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Episode 123 features Anthony Maroon a NRL caller with Triple M 104.9FM and also a passionate South Sydney Rabbitohs fan.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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How he got into supporting the Rabbitohs
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Favourite past and present players
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Favourite Rabbitohs moments
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How he thinks South Sydney will go in the 2023 NRL premiership
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Russell Crowe and Wendell Sailor
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Calling NRL games on Triple M
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The set of six personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
Co sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And new sponsor Scott from Brightside Detailing and ceramics who has got experience for over 20 years in the industry and can have you feeling good driving around in the cleanest and shiniest car in town. Contact Scott on 0449 544 086 today.
Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and manufacturers of quality team sportswear. Check out their website www.btzd.com.au
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Episode 122 features Martin 'Chariots' Offiah a former professional rugby league player mostly in England with the Wigan Warriors and Widnes Vikings but also a few stints in the Winfield Cup as it was known back in the day for the Eastern Suburbs Roosters and St George Dragons.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Winning Challenge Cups and also winning the Lance Todd trophy for being the man of the match twice
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Representing England and Great Britain
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Winning the Man of Steel award for Englands best player
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Having a statue outside Wembley Stadium and the try that the statue is depicted from
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And the race v Lee Oudenryn in 1992 at Parramatta Stadium
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The set of six personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
Co sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
And Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And new sponsor Scott from Brightside Detailing and ceramics.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Episode 121 is a collaboration of the best of the rest of players ive had on the podcast in season 2022. .
You will hear stories from all these players Liam Fulton, David Gillespie, Scott Sattler, Ben Ross, Gary Belcher, Steve Jackson, Craig Field, Jack Elsegood, Daryl Halligan and Jamie Goddard about a variety of subjects including ex coaches, former players and team mates and specific games and more.
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
Co sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
And new sponsor Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Episode 120 is a collaboration of the Eels players ive had on the podcast in season 2022. 10 players from the Eels past are in this episode including Stuart Kelly, Kirisome Auvaa', David Penna, Pat Richards, Tim Smith, Lee Oudenryn, John Simon, Isaac De Gois, Justin Horo and Dallas Weston.
You will hear stories from all these players from their time at the Eels about a variety of subjects including ex coaches, former players and team mates and specific games and more.
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
Co sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
And new sponsor Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Episode 119 is a live reaction from myself from when the 2023 nrl draw was released on Thursday 10/11/22 and also includes a fans reaction from a facebook live video from the fans group Parra's Eels Army and get their thoughts.
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
Co sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
And new sponsor Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Episode 118 features Ian Hawkins a massive Parramatta Eels fan but also a mind and personal development coach and also a podcaster with his podcast The Grief Code.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Early Parra Eels memories including favourite teams and players
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Favourite Eels moments including grand finals
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Season 2022 of the Eels
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His podcast The Grief Code
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His personal development and mind coaching business Ian Hawkins coaching
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The set of six personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
Co sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
And new sponsor Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Episode 117 features Liam Fulton a former professional rugby league player with the Wests Tigers in the NRL and the Huddersfield Giants in the English Superleague.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Early rugby league memories including favourite teams and players
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Representing Australia in rugby league as a schoolboy
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Making his first grade debut at the Wests Tigers
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Winning a premiership with the Wests Tigers in 2005
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Head knocks in his career and Liams thoughts on the NRL and how they are tackling concussions
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The Wests Tigers in 2023 with Tim Sheens, Robbie Farah and Benji Marshall as coaches
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Retirement, the transition into normal everyday life and what Liam is upto now
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Some common league questions, the set of six personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
Co sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
And new sponsor Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Episode 116 features Lee Oudenryn a former professional rugby league player who played at the Gold Coast Chargers, Auckland Warriors, North Queensland Cowboys but is probably best known for his time playing for the Parramatta Eels.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Coming from a soccer background to take up rugby league
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Early rugby league memories
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Making his first grade debut at the Parramatta Eels
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Playing alongside Eels legends Peter Sterling and Brett Kenny and being coached by Mick Cronin
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Playing a international team Great Britain after only 5 first grade games and that sprint race v Martin Offiah
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Playing for those 4 clubs during his career
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Retirement, the transition into normal everyday life and what Lee is upto now
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Some common league questions, the set of six personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
Co sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
And new sponsor Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Episode 115 features David Penna a former professional rugby league player who played at 2 NRL clubs the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Parramatta Eels in two stints making his debut at the club and also finishing his career at the club.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Early rugby league memories
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Making his NRL debut at the Parramatta Eels
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Playing alongside Eels legends Peter Sterling and Brett Kenny and being coached by Mick Cronin
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Moving to the Rabbitohs and having instant success in the Tooheys Challenge Cup
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Rejoining the Eels in their late 90's finals appearances including the 98 prelim final v Bulldogs
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Overcoming 2 serious neck injuries
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What David is upto now givning back to rugby league in a coaching capacity
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Some common league questions, the set of six personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
Co sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
And new sponsor Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Episode 114 is a podcast featuring fans comments from a live video recorded in the Parra's Eels Army facebook page.
In the chat we talk about the Grand Final v Panthers
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Season 2022 review including fav winning games
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taking out the Grand Final most disappointing loss
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fav tries
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fav players
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coaching news
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re signing news
Episode 113 is the 2022 Grand Final podcast
During this podcast I speak with a trainer, a 4 time premiership winning legend and a premiership coach
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Hayden Knowles
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Brett Kenny
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Shane Flanagan
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Congratulations messages from fans and members for the NRL and NRLW Parramatta Eels teams
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Thankyou messages from CEO Jim Sarantinos, Simaima Taufa and Junior Paulo
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
Co sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
And new sponsor Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Episode 112 features Kirisome Auva'a a former professional rugby league player who played at 2 NRL clubs the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Parramatta Eels.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Starting off his rugby league career down at the Storm
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Making his NRL debut at the Rabbitohs
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His breakout year in 2014 winning the NRL premiership with South Sydney
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Moving over to the Parramatta Eels
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Playing under coaches Michael McGuire and Brad Arthur
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Representing Samoa in international footy
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What Kirisome is upto now givning back to rugby league in a coaching way with his own coaching business
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Some common league questions, the set of six personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
Co sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
And new sponsor Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Episode 111 features journalist and Today Show sports guy but more importantly a massive Parramatta Eels fan Alex Cullen.
During the chat with Alex we discuss such things as:
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How he became a Eels fan
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Favourite Eels players past and present
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Favourite Eels moments and games
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Working in the media on radio and TV alongside such people as Karl Stefanovic and Richard Wilkins
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A little tribute piece to the late Olivia Newton-John who Alex had the pleasure of interviewing a few years ago
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The set of six personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
Co sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
And new sponsor Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Episode 110 features Isaac De Gois a former professional rugby league player who played at 4 NRL clubs the Wests Tigers, Cronulla in two stints, Newcastle Knights and the Parramatta Eels.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Making his NRL debut at the Wests Tigers
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Transferring to the Cronulla Sharks and being a young player there
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Playing under such coaches as Brian Smith, Tim Sheens, Ricky Stuart, Shane Flanagan and Brad Arthur
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Parramattas chances in the finals in 2022
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Playing footy with such players as Semi Radradra and Fui Fui Moi Moi among others
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The tough way to retire due to concussions and what he thinks about the NRL is doing today
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What Issac is upto now working at the Parramatta Eels
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Some common league questions, the set of six personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
Co sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
And new sponsor Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Episode 109 features Goran Paladin who is the host of Sky Sports NZ rugby league coverage but more importantly a massive Parramatta Eels fan.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Being born in Parramatta but now living in New Zealand and how he became a Parramatta Eels fan
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Favourite Eels players
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Favourite Eels tries and tryscorers
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Favourite Eels moments seen live or watched on TV
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Favourite piece of Eels memrabilia
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The Vodafone NZ Warriors
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The NZ Kiwis chances at the upcoming World Cup in October
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2 great stories about Adam Blair and the Mad Butcher Sir Peter Leatch
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Some personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
Co sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
And new sponsor Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Episode 108 features Mike Eden a former rugby league player with the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, Eastern Suburbs Roosters, Parramatta Eels and the Gold Coast Giants.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Early rugby league memories playing and favourite players
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Making his first grade debut
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Winning the Rothmans Medal for the best and fairest player in rugby league
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Playing at the 4 above mentioned clubs
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Playing with legends Ray Price and Mick Cronin at the Eels
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Kicking off both feet for both goal kicks and in general play
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Scoring the Gold Coast/Tweed Heads first ever try in first grade
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Some common league questions and personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
Co sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
And new sponsor Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Episode 106 features Ian Maurice former tv and radio commentator especially in rugby league circles calling rugby league grand finals and State of Origin games and also well known for his sports updates on Channel 9's Wide World of Sports program.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Early rugby league memories playing and favourite players
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How Ian got into the media in radio and tv
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Being a club secretary for the Penrith Panthers
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Changing the way of commentary calling the State of Origin series especially with great mate Darrell Eastlake
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Talks about his tv career working alongside such tv greats as Ken Sutcliffe and also Kerry Packer
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His love of playing music
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Also talks about the 12th Man taking off his voice on a few albums
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Some common media type questions and personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
Co sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
And new sponsor Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Episode 106 features Ben Ross a former professional rugby league player with the St George Illawarra Dragons, Penrith Panthers, Cronulla Sharks, South Sydney Rabbitohs and also represented the Queensland Maroons in State of Origin.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Early rugby league memories playing and favourite players
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Making his first grade debut at the Dragons and 2 special games played there
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Joining the Panthers and in the first game the fight v Gordon Tallis
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Winning the premiership in 2003 with the Panthers
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Playing at the Cronulla Sharks in 2 stints and the South Sydney Rabbitohs
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Representing QLD in State of Origin
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Sustaining and overcoming a serious neck injury to play NRL footy again
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Some common league questions and personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
Co sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
And new sponsor Beau Cook from Loan Market. Contact Beau on 0401 213 236 for a free chat and let him help you secure a great deal for your home loan.
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Episode 105 features Pat Richards a former professional rugby league player with the Parramatta Eels, Wests Tigers, Wigan Warriors and the Catalan Dragons.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Early rugby league memories playing and favourite players
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Making his first grade debut at the Eels and playing at the Eels
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Joining the Wests Tigers and the early injury setbacks
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The 2005 Grand Final and scoring that famous Grand Final try
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Playing in the English Superleague for the Wigan Warriors and the Catalan Dragons
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Some common league questions and personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
And new sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Episode 104 features current CEO of the Parramatta Eels Mr Jim Sarantinos .
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Early rugby league memories and favourite players
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Why he chose the Eels to work at
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The biggest challenges he has faced as CEO at the Eels
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The clubs approach to recruitment and retention
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The Eels new centre of excellence and how its coming along and what to expect when its finished
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The push to have a Eels player recognised as an immortal of rugby league
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Personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
And The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Episode 103 features Dallas Weston a former professional rugby league player with the North Sydney Bears but most notably at the Parramatta Eels. Dallas also represented NSW City.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Early rugby league memories playing and favourite players
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How he got to the Eels
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Playing with and under Eels legends Brett Kenny and Mick Cronin
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Playing at the Eels and the North Sydney Bears
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Playing for NSW City after only 5 first grade games
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What Dallas is upto now and a amazing life story after reconnecting with his family after 50 years
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Some common league questions and personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
And new sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Episode 102 features Matt Seers a former professional rugby league player with the North Sydney Bears, Wests Tigers and the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats in the English Superleague, NSW Country and also the NSW Blues in State of Origin.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Early rugby league memories playing and favourite players
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Playing in those early 90s Norths Sydney finals teams with a couple of famous moments that involved Matt
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Playing at the North Sydney Bears and Wests Tigers
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Playing for both NSW Country and representing the NSW Blues in State of Origin
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Some hard times for Matt and how he got through them and what Matt is upto now
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Some common league questions and personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
And new sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Episode 101 features Joey Grima a former junior player for the Parramatta Eels and also a coach in the juniors for Parramatta, a assistant coach in the NRL for the Sharks, Dragons and Eels, head coach in the English Superleague for the London Broncos and is now the elite pathways coaching director for the Parramatta Eels.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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How Joey got into rugby league both supporting and playing
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How Joey got into coaching and coaching at elite levels such as at NSW and the Junior Kangaroos
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Coaching in the English Superleague with the London Broncos
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What his role is now at Parramatta is and some young players to look out for in the future
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Some common league questions and personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
And new sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Episode 100 is a milestone episode featuring a compilation of Parramatta Eels legends from the previous 99 episodes.
- The episode also includes some congratulations messages from previous guests and some very special guests as well
You will hear great short stories from such legends as :
Brett Kenny from episode 7
Peter Sterling from episode 4
Ray Price from episode 53
Steve Ella from episode 52
Eric Grothe Snr from episode 8
Nathan Hindmarsh from episode 50
Nathan Cayless from episode 2
Tim Mannah from episode 21
Daniel Mortimer from episode 23
PJ Marsh from episode 83
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
And new sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
And also thanks to official media partner The Parramatta Times. You can get all the latest local parramatta news at www.parramattatimes.com.au
Episode 99 features Stuart Kelly a former professional rugby league player with the Gold Coast Seagulls and Chargers, Parramatta Eels and Brisbane Broncos plus also representing his beloved Queensland Maroons.
During the chat we cover off on such things as:
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Growing up and early rugby league memories including favourite players
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Moving to the Gold Coast from country QLD to play with the Seagulls including his debut
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Moving then to the Parramatta Eels where he established himself as a first grader
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Some great Parramatta Eels stories about games and former team mates
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Playing at the above mentioned clubs including at Brisbane playing with and coached by some rugby league legends Allan Langer and Wayne Bennett
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Representing the Queensland Maroons in State of Origin in the 1997 series.
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Also thrown in are some common league questions and the set of six personality questions as well and much much more.
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
And new sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
Episode 98 features Jamie Goddard a former professional rugby league player with the Gold Coast Seagulls and Chargers, North Sydney Bears, Northern Eagles and also representing his beloved Queensland Maroons.
During the chat we cover off on such things as:
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Growing up and early rugby league memories including favourite players
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Moving to the Gold Coast with his great mate Kevin Campion
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Playing and being coached by the King Wally Lewis and some really interesting insights into Wally about what we know now about Wallys health battles to when Jamie was coached by him at the Gold Coast
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Playing State of Origin for football for his beloved QLD including that infamous moment with Andrew Johns the 8th Immortal some great stories there
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Playing at the above mentioned clubs
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Also a very interesting insight and a honest chat one that Jamie doesn’t think he has told to anyone before about the Superleague era.
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Also thrown in are some common league questions and the set of six personality questions as well as some great listener questions from ex team mates and much much more.
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
And new sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
Episode 97 features Matt Cleary a journalist, a Canberra Raiders fan and more importantly the author of the book The Milk a story about the history of the Canberra Raiders through the eyes of a fan. A unique way of capturing the history through 20 of the clubs greatest games that defines their history.
During the chat we cover off on such things as:
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Growing up and early rugby league memories including favourite players
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How Matt got into journalism and a few of the jobs he has had
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How he supported the Canberra Raiders
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And talk about the book The Milk which he wrote about the 40 year history of the Canberra Raiders through the eyes of a fan with each chapter dedicated to 20 of the clubs most pivotal games in its history
You can purchase the book from themilkbook.com
- Personality and common league questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
And new sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
Episode 96 features Gary Belcher a premiership winning player with the Canberra Raiders, represented his beloved Queensland Maroons and the Australian Kangaroos.
During the chat we cover off on such things as:
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Growing up and early rugby league memories including favourite players
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Playing and winning comps in the Brisbane league
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How he got to the Canberra Raiders
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Representing Australia on 2 Kangaroo Tours in 1986 and 1990
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Playing for Queensland in State of Origin with some chat about some key games
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Some really interesting talk about the 1989 Grand Final and also winning another premiership in 1990 and playing in the 1991 Grand Final
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Personality and common league questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
And new sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
Episode 95 features Steve Jackson a professional rugby league player with 3 clubs the Canberra Raiders, Western Suburbs Magpies and the Gold Coast Seagulls.
During the chat we cover off on such things as:
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Growing up and early rugby league memories including favourite players
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Playing for the 3 above mentioned clubs
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Playing for Queensland in State of Origin
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Some chat about current day rugby league
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And some really interesting talk about the 1989 Grand Final and especially his game securing winning try
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Personality and common league questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
And new sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
Episode 94 features Denis Fitzgerald a former first grade rugby league player with the Parramatta Eels, NSW and Australia. Also Denis was the Parramatta Eels CEO for over 30 years and the leagues club CEO for over 20.
During the chat we cover off on such things as:
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Growing up and early rugby league memories including favourite players
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Playing for Parramatta in those early days
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Playing in the 1976 and 1977 Grand Finals including the replay
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Why his retirement at the age 27
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His CEO career at the Eels including how Jack Gibson came to the club, comments he made about the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Melbourne Storm and also about how the big 4 from Canterbury came to Parra and also some interesting Superleague chat
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Personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
And new sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
Episode 93 features Tim Smith a former professional rugby league player for 2 clubs in the NRL the Cronulla Sharks and the Parramatta Eels as well as 3 clubs in the English Superleague the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, Salford Red Devils and the Wigan Warriors.
During the chat we cover off on such things as:
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Growing up and early rugby league memories including favourite players
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How he got to the Eels from the Gold Coast
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Living in Parra in those early days
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First grade debut at the Parramatta Eels
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Playing for the above mentioned clubs
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What Tim is upto these days living in Melbourne
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Common league and personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
And new sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
Episode 92 features David Solomona a former professional rugby league player for 2 clubs in the NRL the Sydney City Roosters and the Parramatta Eels as well as 3 clubs in the English Superleague the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, Bradford Bulls and the Warrington Wolves.
During the chat we cover off on such things as:
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Growing up and early rugby league memories including favourite players
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How he got over to the Roosters and the late great Arthur Beetson
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First grade debut at the Sydney City Roosters
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Playing in 2 NRL Grand Finals for the Roosters and Eels
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Playing for the above mentioned clubs
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Representing Samoa and New Zealand
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Common league and personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
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Episode 91 features John Simon a former professional rugby league player for 5 clubs the Illawarra Steelers, Sydney City Roosters, Parramatta Eels, Auckland Warriors and the Wests Tigers .
During the chat we cover off on such things as:
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Growing up and early rugby league memories including coming through the grades at Parramatta
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First grade debut at the Illawarra Steelers v defending premiers the Canberra Raiders
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Playing for the Steelers, Eels, Roosters, Tigers and Warriors
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Representing NSW Country, NSW State of Origin and Australia
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What John did after retirement and what he is upto these days
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Common league and personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
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Episode 90 features Brett Delaney a former professional rugby league player for 2 clubs the Parramatta Eels and GOld Coast Titans in the NRL and the Leeds Rhinos in the English Superleague .
During the chat we cover off on such things as:
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Growing up and early rugby league memories including coming through the grades at Parramatta
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First grade debut at the Eels
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Playing for the Parramatta Eels, South Sydney Rabbitohs and Leeds Rhinos
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Winning Challenge Cups and Grand Finals in the English Superleague
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A personal message to former team mate Rob Burrow and a classic Rob story as well
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Common league and personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
And new sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
Episode 89 features Dean Widders a former professional rugby league player for 4 clubs the Sydney Roosters, Parramatta Eels and South Sydney Rabbitohs in the NRL and the Castleford Tigers in the English Superleague .
During the chat we cover off on such things as:
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Growing up and early rugby league memories including playing footy in his hometown of Armidale
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His junior clubs the Armidale Greens and Narwan Eels
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How he got to the Roosters and first grade debut
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Playing for the Parramatta Eels, South Sydney Rabbitohs and Castleford Tigers
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Coaching the Indigenous All Stars womens team on 3 occassions being a proud indigenous man himself
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Being the head coach of the Parramatta Eels NRLW team and a bit of a season wrap
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Common league and personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
And new sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
Episode 88 features Craig Field a former professional rugby league player for 3 clubs the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and the Balmain Tigers which turned into the West Tigers.
During the chat we cover off on such things as:
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Growing up and early rugby league memories
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First grade debut for the Rabbitohs
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playing for the above 3 mentioned clubs
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Talk about todays football and what Craig thinks of it
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Some playing controversies including the one that led him to retire from the NRL
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Also a little bit about Craig's post football incidents as well
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Common league and personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
And new sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
Episode 87 features Josh Hoffman a former professional rugby league player for 3 clubs the Brisbane Broncos, Gold Coast Titans and the Parramatta Eels.
During the chat we cover off on such things as:
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Growing up and early rugby league memories including playing footy with his cousins Dane Gagai and Ben Barba
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First grade debut for the Broncos
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playing for the above 3 mentioned clubs
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Coach Brad Arthur and team mate Brad Takairangi
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Representing 2 cultures in the NZ Kiwis and the Indigenous Allstars
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Common league and personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
And new sponsor The Stubby Club where you can save 10% using the discount code PARRACAVE. Head to www.thestubbyclub.com.au
Episode 86 features Justin Horo a former professional rugby league player for 2 NRL clubs the Parramatta Eels and the Manly Sea Eagles and also 2 clubs in the English Superleague Catalans Dragons and Wakefield Trinity.
During the chat we cover off on such things as:
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Growing up and early rugby league memories including watching his Dad Mark play for the Parramatta Eels
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First grade debut for the Eels
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Favourite team mates at Parra and the Sea Eagles
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Coach Brad Arthur
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Representing his Maori culture in a game v England in 2010
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Living with Corey Norman
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His current day job podcasting with a podcast called The Scope podcast on the YKTR platform
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Common league and personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
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Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
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Episode 85 features 2 guests this week with the first guest a bloke who knows his rugby league inside and out and is now making a career out of it Mr Nathan Durkin or better known as the Rugby League Guru.
During the chat with the Guru we discuss such things as:
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His love for rugby league
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Early rugby league memories watching the game and favourite players and teams
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Podcasting (The Rugby League Guru) and how he got into it and what he loves about it
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A few podcasting tips as well that helped him and could help you
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Also the Guru chats to me about Season 2022 for the Parramatta Eels with a season preview through his eyes
Joining me also for a short chat is well known and knowledgeable rugby league mind NRL commentator for Fox League on Fox Sports Matt Russell.
During the chat we talk about also a season preview of the Parramatta Eels for season 2022.
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
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Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today
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Episode 84 features former professional rugby league player with the North Sydney Bears and the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs Mr Daryl Halligan.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Starting off playing rugby union and then making the switch to rugby league
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Early rugby league memories watching the game and favourite players and team
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Playing for the above mentioned clubs
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Playing in 3 grand finals winning one in 1995
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The preliminary final of 1998 and that goal kick from the sideline
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Playing for the NZ Kiwis
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Chat about his commentary for Sky Sport in NZ and also the Supertee a goal kicking tee
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Common league and personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
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Episode 83 features former professional rugby league player with the NZ Warriors and Brisbane Broncos but best known as a Parramatta Eels player Mr PJ Marsh.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Early rugby league memories watching the game and favourite players and team
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Playing for the above mentioned clubs
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Playing in 2 Grand Finals in 2001, 2002
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being coached by Brian Smith and Wayne Bennett
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How he overcame a serious neck injury to come back to first grade and also play State of Origin footy
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Questions from former team mates with some classic stories attached
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Common league and personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop
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Episode 82 features former professional rugby league player with the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and Sydney Roosters but also had a career as a V8 Ute racer as well Mr Jack Elsegood.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Early rugby league memories watching the game and favourite players and team
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Playing for the above mentioned clubs
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The difficulty of playing with injuries which forced him out for a long time
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being coached by Bob Fulton and Gus Gould
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How after footy he became a V8 ute racer and why the choice of Ford
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Racing against Peter Brock and racing around Mt Panorama
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Common league, motor racing and personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au
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Episode 81 features rugby league journalist Steve Mascord who has covered rugby league in 15 countries on 2 sides of the world and is also a author with his new book Two Tribes the story of rugby leagues divided season in 1997 and the birth of the NRL in 1998.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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How Steve fell in love in rugby league
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Covering rugby league during that Superleague era as a journalist
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Some of the spiteful incodents that took place during 1997 especially at the Hunter Mariners
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Stories from some of the 100 interviews he did for the book with people from both sides of the war
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Was Superleague the right thing to happen at the time
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Should Perth be reinstated to the NRL
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Common league and personality questions and much much more
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Also a special discount code for listeners of the podcast to purchase Two Tribes
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au
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Episode 80 features former NRL referee with over 400 games as a referee and touch judge Mr Gavin Badger.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Growing up and playing rugby league
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Did Gavin support a team growing up and if yes who?
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Debut game as a referee and the funny famous incident involving Carl Webb
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Gavin is a proud Indigenous man and we talk about the upcoming Allstars clash and favourite Indigenous players
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Refereeing a international with wife Kasey
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Working with Brad Fittler and the NSW State of Origin team
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Common league and personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au
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Episode 79 features former professional rugby league player with the Western Suburbs Magpies and Auckland Warriors but probably best known as a Parramatta Eels player Mr Mark Horo.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Growing up in New Zealand including competing for NZ as a junior in wrestling
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Early rugby league memories watching the game in NZ
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Playing for the above mentioned clubs
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Representing NZ 16 times including 2 World Cups
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The late great Tom Raudonikis
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Special games at Parra including v Great Britain and also the Broncos
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Common league and personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au
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Episode 78 features former professional rugby league player with the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs, Western Suburbs Magpies and Manly Warringah Sea Eagles but probably best known as one of the hardest hitters to play rugby league Mr David 'Cement' Gillespie.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Growing up in country NSW
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Early rugby league memories and how he got to play in the NSWRL.
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First grade debut at the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs and the legendary Peter Moore.
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Playing for the above mentioned clubs
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Representing NSW in State Of Origin and also the Australian Kangaroos
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The battles with arch rivals the Parramatta Eels in the 80s
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Premiership winning games with the Bulldogs and Sea Eagles
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Common league and personality questions and much much more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au
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Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today.
Episode 77 features former professional rugby league player with the Gold Coast Seagulls and Chargers, South Queensland Crushers, Eastern Suburbs Roosters, Wests Tigers but probably best known for his time at the Penrith Panthers and that tackle in the 2003 Grand Final Mr Scott Sattler.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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His dad John and his achievements, how he is today and the 1970 Grand Final jersey hunt
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Rugby league memories and growing up in pubs as a kid with Sattler as a last name.
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First grade debut at the Gold Coast Seagulls playing with Wally Lewis and against Brett Kenny.
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Playing for the above mentioned clubs
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Insights into former team mates with some funny stories and listener questions
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That tackle in the 54th minute of the 2003 Grand Final
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Also some really good insights into the 2003 season like why he had 1 shot at goal in first grade
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Common league and personality questions and more from one of the nicest blokes in rugby league
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au
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Episode 76 features a interview done by Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a sponsor of the podcast with me Troy Worner about my story.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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My love for podcasting and about The Parra Cave Podcast
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The Parra Cave and how it all came about
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My love and passion for the Parramatta Eels
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Grand Finals 2001+2009
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Season 2021 and my thoughts of how the season went
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Season 2022 predictions and the player signings coming to the club and also exiting the club in 2023
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au
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Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today.
Episode 75 features Nita Maynard a current professional womens rugby league player for the North Sydney Bears in the Harvey Norman Womens premiership and the Parramatta Eels in the NRLW premiership. Along the way so far in her career Nita has played for the Sydney Roosters, Cronulla Sharks, NZ Maoris, NZ Kiwi ferns and NSW in State Of Origin. Also Nita is a dual international having represented the Australian Wallaroos in rugby union and also the Australian rugby 7s team.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Rugby league memories and favourite players
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First grade debut at the Roosters and also playing in Grand Finals.
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Representing her culture playing for the NZ Maoris in the annual All Star clash
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Representing the Kiwi ferns in rugby league and also NSW in State of Origin football
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The exciting times ahead of season 2022 and what Eels fans can get excited about in season 2022 and also being a major signing for the Parramatta Eels in the NRLW competition
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Common league and personality questions and more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au
Co sponsor Franky&Co makers of great tasting coffee and sweets find them at www.frankyandco.com.au
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today.
Episode 74 features former professional rugby league player with the North Sydney Bears and Northern Eagles who started playing in the early 90s and finished in the early 2000's Mr Josh Stuart.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Rugby league memories and favourite players
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First grade debut at the North Sydney Bears and first try in first grade.
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Playing for the above mentioned clubs
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Insights into former team mates
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Playing for the Australian Schoolboys in 1990+1991
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Being an in law to premiership winning coach Ivan Cleary and uncle to Nathan and their achievements over the last 2 years
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Common league and personality questions and more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au
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Episode 73 features a passionate international rugby league fan and a guest who has been involved in rugby league for 35 years Mr Phill Browne.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Rugby league memories and favourite players
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His passion for growing the international rugby league game
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Having numerous roles in rugby league including being a referee, player, a CEO, administrator, team liason officer
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Being a co founder of Chasing Roos which specializes in international rugby league news, media and shop
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You can find Chasing Roos at www.chasingroos.com
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Being the host of the Youtube interview show Beers with Brownie
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Common league and personality questions and more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au
Co sponsor Franky&Co makers of great tasting coffee and sweets find them at www.frankyandco.com.au
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today.
Episode 72 features former professional rugby league player with the North Sydney Bears, Northern Eagles, Melbourne Storm and Parramatta Eels Willie Leyshon.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Rugby league memories and favourite players
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First grade debut at the North Sydney Bears and first try in first grade.
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Playing for the above mentioned clubs
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Insights into former team mates
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Coaching at junior levels with Penrith and North Sydney
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Watching NRL these days including the new rule changes and head knocks
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Common league and personality questions and more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au
Co sponsor Franky&Co makers of great tasting coffee and sweets find them at www.frankyandco.com.au
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Episode 71 features Botille Vette-Welsh a current professional womens rugby league player for the Wests Tigers in the Harvey Norman Womens premiership and the Parramatta Eels in the NRLW premiership. Along the way so far in her career she has played for the Sydney Roosters, St George Illawarra Dragons, NZ Maoris, Australian Jillaroos and NSW in State Of Origin.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Rugby league memories and favourite players
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First grade debut at the Roosters and also playing at the St George Illawarra Dragons.
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Representing her culture playing for the NZ Maoris in the annual All Star clash
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Representing Australia playing for the Jillaroos and also NSW in State of Origin football
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The exciting times ahead of season 2022 and being a major signing for the Parramatta Eels in the NRLW competition
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Common league and personality questions and more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au
Co sponsor Franky&Co makers of great tasting coffee and sweets find them at www.frankyandco.com.au
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today.
Episode 70 features Shane Shackleton a former professional rugby league player for the Sydney Roosters, Parramatta Eels and Penrith Panthers. A crowd favourite and also represented NSW City on 2 occasions and one team mates loved having around and also known for his time on the Footy Show as Fui Fui Moi Moi.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Growing up playing rugby league and rugby league memories and favourite players
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First grade debut at the Roosters and also playing at the Eels and Panthers.
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How he got through the tough times with injury
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Impersonating Fui Fui Moi Moi on the footy show and how it all came about, what Fui thought of it and the time he got in trouble for doing it
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What he is upto now in retirement and what he wants to achieve in life workwise
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Common league and personality questions and more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au
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Episode 69 features Danny Crnkovich a former professional rugby league player for the Parramatta Eels. A crowd favourite and one who gave it all in his 79 game career.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Growing up playing rugby league and other sports
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Playing schoolboys rugby league for Australia
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First grade debut at the Eels
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Playing against the Great Britain touring team in a famous win for Parra in 1992
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What he is upto now in retirement
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Common league and personality questions and more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au
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Episode 68 features Michael 'Snoz' O'Connor a former dual international having played for the Wallabies and Kangaroos along with playing for the St George Dragons, Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, NSW Blues and also St Helens over in England.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Growing up playing rugby union and rugby league
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Playing international rugby union for the Wallabies
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Switching codes to rugby league and the Dragons
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Rep footy with the NSW Blues in State of Origin including that goal in 1991
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Becoming a dual international by playing for the Australian Kangaroos
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Winning a premiership with the Manly Sea Eagles
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Common league and personality questions and more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au
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Episode 67 features Joel Johnston a passionate Eels fan and member in this the Eels fans and members podcast series chats. Joel is also the grandson of Ian Johnston the Parramatta Eels first ever international to play for Australia of which Joel is very proud.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Early rugby league memories including memories and stories of his pop Ian
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Favourite Eels players, coaches, games and moments
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Joels rugby league social media pages on Instagram and Facebook called League of Inches
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Joels business The Bill Doctor at www.thebilldoc.com
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We also do a 2021 Eels season review together
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Common league and personality questions and more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au
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Episode 66 features Bill Harrigan one of the greatest rugby league referees the game has ever seen. Bill has been in charge of grand finals, test matches and state of origin games including being in charge of what some and many would say the greatest grand final ever the 1989 Grand Final between Balmain and Canberra.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Early rugby league memories when growing up and playing and idols
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Working in the Police force in various different roles
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How he got into being a referee
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The Superleague era
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Talk about the 1989 Grand Final after a listener question from legendary Tigers fullback Garry Jack
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His love and passion for his latest career being the general manager of Oztag Australia
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Common league and personality questions and more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au
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Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today.
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Episode 65 features Ashton Sims a former professional rugby league player with the St George Illawarra Dragons, Brisbane Broncos and North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL and the Warrington Wolves and Toronto Wolfpack in the English Superleague.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Early rugby league memories when growing up and playing and idols
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First grade debut and debut try in first grade
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Playing junior footy with the Gerringong Lions
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Playing in the NRL and English Superleague
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Representing Fiji at 3 World Cups
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Playing footy in England and Canada
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Common league and personality questions and more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au
Co sponsor Franky&Co makers of great tasting coffee and sweets find them at www.frankyandco.com.au
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today.
Co sponsor Malkoun and Associates specialists in Wealth management, Business structures, tax consulting and more. Contact them today on 02 8626 7562 or www.malkounassociates.com.au
And co sponsor Fans Mudflaps Australian owned online retailer of Australian made supporter branded mudflaps. All 16 NRL teams available and for a 15% discount type in codeword CAVE15 at the checkout. Check them out at www.fansmudflaps.com.au
Episode 64 features Craig Gower a former professional rugby league player with the Penrith Panthers, Newcastle Knights in the NRL and the London Broncos in the English Superleague. Also represented Italy in rugby union and became a dual international in doing so.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Early rugby league memories when growing up and playing and idols
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First grade debut and debut try in first grade
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Playing footy in the Superleague era
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Being a premiership winning captain for the Panthers and season 2003
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Playing State of Origin football for NSW
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Playing for the Australian Kangaroos
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Becoming a dual international playing for Italy with his debut v the Wallabies
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Questions from former team mates
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Common league and personality questions and more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au
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Episode 63 features Adrian Vowles a former professional rugby league player with the Gold Coast Seagulls, North Queensland Cowboys and the Castleford Tigers, Wakefield Trinity and the Leeds Rhinos in the English Superleague.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Early rugby league memories when growing up and playing and idols
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First grade debut and debut try in first grade
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Playing for the above mentioned clubs
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Playing State of Origin football for Queensland
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Playing in England in the Superleague and winning the man of steel award
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Having a junior footy tournament named after him
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Questions from former team mates
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Common league and personality questions and more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au
Co sponsor Franky&Co makers of great tasting coffee and sweets find them at www.frankyandco.com.au
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today.
Co sponsor Malkoun and Associates specialists in Wealth management, Business structures, tax consulting and more. Contact them today on 02 8626 7562 or www.malkounassociates.com.au
And co sponsor Fans Mudflaps Australian owned online retailer of Australian made supporter branded mudflaps. All 16 NRL teams available and for a 15% discount type in codeword CAVE15 at the checkout. Check them out at www.fansmudflaps.com.au
Episode 62 features Adam Peek a former professional rugby league player with the Adelaide Rams, Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs, Cronulla Sharks, St George Illawarra Dragons, South Sydney Rabbitohs, Parramatta Eels and Celtic Crusaders in the English Superleague.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Early rugby league memories when growing up and playing
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First grade debut and debut try in first grade
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Playing for the above mentioned clubs
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Playing in England in the Superleague
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Questions from former team mates and also words about former team mates
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Interesting talk about a trip to PNG after footy
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Common league and personality questions and more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au
Co sponsor Franky&Co makers of great tasting coffee and sweets find them at www.frankyandco.com.au
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today.
Also joining The Parra Cave Podcast family is new sponsor Malkoun and Associates specialists in Wealth management, Business structures, tax consulting and more. Contact them today on 02 8626 7562 or www.malkounassociates.com.au
And new co sponsor Fans Mudflaps Australian owned online retailer of Australian made supporter branded mudflaps. All 16 NRL teams available and for a 15% discount type in codeword CAVE15 at the checkout. Check them out at www.fansmudflaps.com.au
Episode 61 features Barry Ward a former professional rugby league player with the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs, Sydney Roosters, Illawarra Steelers and St Helens Saints in the English Superleague.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Early rugby league memories when growing up and playing
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First grade debut and debut try in first grade
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Playing for the above mentioned clubs
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Winning a premiership with St Helens
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Questions from former team mates and also words about former team mates
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Coaching at under 20s level at the Bulldogs
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Common league and personality questions and more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au
Co sponsor Franky&Co makers of great tasting coffee and sweets find them at www.frankyandco.com.au
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today.
Also joining The Parra Cave Podcast family is new sponsor Malkoun and Associates specialists in Wealth management, Business structures, tax consulting and more. Contact them today on 02 8626 7562 or www.malkounassociates.com.au
And new co sponsor Fans Mudflaps Australian owned online retailer of Australian made supporter branded mudflaps. All 16 NRL teams available and for a 15% discount type in codeword CAVE15 at the checkout. Check them out at www.fansmudflaps.com.au
Episode 60 features David Fairleigh a former professional rugby league player with the North Sydney Bears, Newcastle Knights, St Helens , NSW City, New South Wales and Australia.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Early rugby league memories when growing up and playing
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First grade debut and debut try in first grade
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Playing for the above mentioned clubs
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Representing his State and Country
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Questions from former team mates and also words about former team mates
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Coaching in the NRL as an assistant and also the head coach of the Cook Islands in World Cup
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Common league and personality questions and more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au
Co sponsor Franky&Co makers of great tasting coffee and sweets find them at www.frankyandco.com.au
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today.
Also joining The Parra Cave Podcast family is new sponsor Malkoun and Associates specialists in Wealth management, Business structures, tax consulting and more. Contact them today on 02 8626 7562 or www.malkounassociates.com.au
And new co sponsor Fans Mudflaps Australian owned online retailer of Australian made supporter branded mudflaps. All 16 NRL teams available and for a 15% discount type in codeword CAVE15 at the checkout. Check them out at www.fansmudflaps.com.au
Episode 59 features Eric Grothe Jnr a former professional rugby league player with the Sydney Roosters but most notably with the Parramatta Eels, NSW City, New South Wales and Australia.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Early rugby league memories when growing up and playing
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First grade debut and debut try in first grade
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Playing for the above mentioned clubs
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Representing his State and Country
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Listener questions and questions from former team mates
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A great little chat with Hayden Knowles former Eels trainer about Eric
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Common league and personality questions and more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au
Co sponsor Franky&Co makers of great tasting coffee and sweets find them at www.frankyandco.com.au
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today.
Also joining The Parra Cave Podcast family is new sponsor Malkoun and Associates specialists in Wealth management, Business structures, tax consulting and more. Contact them today on 02 8626 7562 or www.malkounassociates.com.au
And new co sponsor Fans Mudflaps Australian owned online retailer of Australian made supporter branded mudflaps. All 16 NRL teams available and for a 15% discount type in codeword CAVE15 at the checkout. Check them out at www.fansmudflaps.com.au
Episode 58 features Ryan Morgan a former professional rugby league player with the Parramatta Eels, Melbourne Storm, St Helens Saints and London Broncos.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Early rugby league memories when growing up and playing
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First grade debut and debut try in first grade
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Playing for the above mentioned clubs
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His new online health coaching business RMH Coaching and being a online health coach
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Comments about former team mates
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Common league and personality questions and more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au
Co sponsor Franky&Co makers of great tasting coffee and sweets find them at www.frankyandco.com.au
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today.
Also joining The Parra Cave Podcast family is new sponsor Malkoun and Associates specialists in Wealth management, Business structures, tax consulting and more. Contact them today on 02 8626 7562 or www.malkounassociates.com.au
And new co sponsor Fans Mudflaps Australian owned online retailer of Australian made supporter branded mudflaps. All 16 NRL teams available and for a 15% discount type in codeword CAVE15 at the checkout. Check them out at www.fansmudflaps.com.au
Episode 57 features Paul Stringer a former professional rugby league player with the North Sydney Bears, Northern Eagles, South Sydney Rabbitohs and Parramatta Eels.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Early rugby league memories when growing up and playing
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First grade debut and debut try in first grade
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Playing for the above mentioned clubs
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Coaching in the NR as an assistant and Under 20s coach
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His new defensive coaching business Dominant Defensive Coaching
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Comments about former team mates
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Common league and personality questions and more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au
Co sponsor Franky&Co makers of great tasting coffee and sweets find them at www.frankyandco.com.au
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today.
Also joining The Parra Cave Podcast family is new sponsor Malkoun and Associates specialists in Wealth management, Business structures, tax consulting and more. Contact them today on 02 8626 7562 or www.malkounassociates.com.au
And new co sponsor Fans Mudflaps Australian owned online retailer of Australian made supporter branded mudflaps. All 16 NRL teams available and for a 15% discount type in codeword CAVE15 at the checkout. Check them out at www.fansmudflaps.com.au
Episode 56 features Billy Peden a 2 time premiership winner with the Newcastle Knights and also a London Broncos player in the English Superleague.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Early rugby league memories when growing up and playing
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First grade debut and debut try in first grade
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Playing in Grand Finals and winning premierships with the Knights in 1997 & 2001
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Playing in English Superleague for the London Broncos
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Raising money for the Mark Hughes foundation
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Comments about former team mates
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Common league and personality questions and more
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au
Co sponsor Franky&Co makers of great tasting coffee and sweets find them at www.frankyandco.com.au
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today.
Also joining The Parra Cave Podcast family is new sponsor Malkoun and Associates specialists in Wealth management, Business structures, tax consulting and more. Contact them today on 02 8626 7562 or www.malkounassociates.com.au
And new co sponsor Fans Mudflaps Australian owned online retailer of Australian made supporter branded mudflaps. All 16 NRL teams available and for a 15% discount type in codeword CAVE15 at the checkout. Check them out at www.fansmudflaps.com.au
Episode 55 features Kennedy Cherrington a current NRLW player with the new team in the NRLW for season 2021 the Parramatta Eels. Kennedy has also represented the Sky Blues of NSW in State of Origin, is the 2020 NRLW Rookie of the Year award, represented the Maori Allstars in 2021 and has also won premierships playing Rugby Union for the NSW Waratahs.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Being one of the first 5 new signings for the Parramatta Eels in the NRLW
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Team mates at the Eels
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Early rugby league memories when growing up
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Playing and winning premierships in Rugby Union for the NSW Waratahs
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Playing for the NSW Sky Blues in State of Origin
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Representing the Maori Allstars
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Debuting in the NRLW for the Sydney Roosters and playing in a Grand Final
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Comments about representative team mates
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Common league and personality questions
All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au
Co sponsor Franky&Co makers of great tasting coffee and sweets find them at www.frankyandco.com.au
Co sponsor Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today.
Also joining The Parra Cave Podcast family is new sponsor Malkoun and Associates specialists in Wealth management, Business structures, tax consulting and more. Contact them today on 02 8626 7562 or www.malkounassociates.com.au
And new co sponsor Fans Mudflaps Australian owned online retailer of Australian made supporter branded mudflaps. All 16 NRL teams available. Check them out at www.fansmudflaps.com.au
Episode 54 features Adam Muir former professional rugby league player for the Newcastle Knights, North Sydney Bears, Northern Eagles and the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Adam also represented the NSW Blues in State of Origin and also represented the Australian Kangaroos and a premiership winner being a part of the first ever Newcastle Knights team to win the premiership.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Early rugby league memories when growing up
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Playing and winning a Grand Final for the Knights
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Playing for the NSW Blues in State of Origin
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Representing the Australian Kangaroos
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Comments about former team mates
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Common league and personality questions
All thanks to Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au and also new sponsor Franky&Co makers of great tasting coffee and sweets find them at www.frankyandco.com.au
And welcome aboard to new sponsor to the podcast family Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today.
Also joining The Parra Cave Podcast family is new sponsor Malkoun and Associates specialists in Wealth management, Business structures, tax consulting and more. Contact them today on 02 8626 7562 or www.malkounassociates.com.au
Episode 53 features Ray Price former professional rugby league player for the Parramatta Eels, also represented and captained the NSW Blues in State of Origin and also represented the Australian Kangaroos. Ray is a dual international having before rugby league representing the Wallabies in rugby union.
Ray is a legend of rugby league and a player Peter Sterling has said is the greatest ever to pull on a blue and gold jersey.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Playing rugby union for Australia
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Early rugby league memories when growing up
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Playing and winning Grand Finals for the Eels
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Captaining the NSW Blues in State of Origin
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Representing the Australian Kangaroos including the 1982 Kangaroo Tour
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Rivals including teams and Tom Raudonikis
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Rugby League in todays game and the Parramatta Eels of today
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Common league and personality questions
All thanks to Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au and also new sponsor Franky&Co makers of great tasting coffee and sweets find them at www.frankyandco.com.au
And welcome aboard to new sponsor to the podcast family Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a 100% trusted agent when it comes to buying or selling property. Contact Shannon on 0421 588 445 today.
Episode 52 features Steve Ella former professional rugby league player for the Parramatta Eels, Wigan and Wakefield Trinity. Also represented the NSW Blues in State of Origin and the Australian Kangaroos.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Growing up in a famous footballing family with cousins Glen, Garry and Mark
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Early rugby league memories when growing up
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How he got his nickname the Zip Zip man
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Making his first grade debut for the Parramatta Eels
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Having and overcoming serious injuries
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Grand Final victories in 1981, 82, 83 and 86
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Playing for the Australian Kangaroos including a Kangaroo Tour in 1982
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Playing for the NSW Blues in State of Origin
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Playing rugby league in England
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What is Steve Ella upto in retirement these days
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Words on former teammates and coaches including former and current indigenous players
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Common league and personality questions
All thanks to Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au and also new sponsor Franky&Co makers of great tasting coffee and sweets find them at www.frankyandco.com.au
Episode 51 features Ben Robinson as part of the Eels fan and members series. Ben is a massive Parramatta Eels fan, a long term Eels member and great bloke.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Why the Eels
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Early Eels memories watching play live and on TV
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Favourite Eels players both former and current
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Favourite Eels games and moments
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Favourite Eels try scorers
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What it means to Ben to be a Eels member
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Bankwest Stadium
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Common league and personality questions and more
All thanks to Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au and also new sponsor Franky&Co makers of great tasting coffee and sweets find them at www.frankyandco.com.au
Episode 50 features Nathan Hindmarsh former professional rugby league player, Eels club game record holder, Australian and NSW representative, fan favourite the peoples champion and great bloke.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Special guest words about Hindy
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Early rugby league memories when growing up
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Playing rugby league in Moss Vale as a junior and after his NRL career
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Making his first grade debut for the Parramatta Eels
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Scoring his debut first grade try and playing first grade with brother Ian
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Memories from games from over 330 games for the Eels
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Representing Australia including winning the 2000 World Cup
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Playing for the NSW Blues in State of Origin
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2001 season, 2001 and 2009 Grand Finals
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The greatest goal kick in his career in Hindys retirement game
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Life after footy in the media with Fox Sports with Matt Johns and Bryan Fletcher
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Words on former teammates and coaches
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Common league and personality questions
All thanks to Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au and also new sponsor Franky&Co makers of great tasting coffee and sweets find them at www.frankyandco.com.au
Episode 49 features Brett Mullins a former professional rugby league player with the Canberra Raiders and Sydney Roosters in the NRL and the Leeds Rhinos in English Superleague.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Growing up and playing rugby league in a famous footballing family
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Making his first grade debut for Canberra and his debut first grade try
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Playing in Grand Finals in 1994 for Canberra and 2002 for the Sydney Roosters winning premierships
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Representing Australia on a Kangaroo Tour in 1994 the last of its kind
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Playing for the NSW Blues in State of Origin
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Playing in a star studded Canberra Raiders team over the years with the names such as Meninga, Daley, Clyde, Stuart etc
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Playing in the English Superleague for the Leeds Rhinos
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Common league and personality questions
All thanks to Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au and also new sponsor Franky&Co makers of great tasting coffee and sweets find them at www.frankyandco.com.au
Episode 48 features Paul Langmack a former professional rugby league player with the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs, Western Suburbs Magpies and Sydney City Roosters.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Captaining the Australian Schoolboys team in 1982
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Making his first grade debut for Canterbury
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Playing in Grand Finals in 84,85,86,88 for Canterbury winning 3 premierships
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Representing Australia on a Kangaroo Tour in 1986
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Playing for the NSW Blues in State of Origin
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Playing for a foundation club in the Western Suburbs Magpies
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Tom Raudonikis
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Common league and personality questions
All thanks to Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au and also new sponsor Franky&Co makers of great tasting coffee and sweets find them at frankyandco.com.au
Episode 47 features Daniel Irvine a former professional rugby league player with the Parramatta Eels, Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs and South Sydney Rabbitohs.
During the chat we talk about such things as:
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Having the famous rugby league surname Irvine and memories of Uncle Ken
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Representing Australia playing for the Australian Schoolboys
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First Grade debut for the Eels
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Season 2001
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Moving to the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs
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Injuries suffered in his career and how Daniel overcame them
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Playing and coaching at the South Sydney Rabbitohs
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Dr Daniel as a doctor in the world of Chiropractic
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Common League questions, personality questions and more
All thanks to Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club or www.parraleagues.com.au
Episode 46 features Tony Adams aka The Mole respected rugby league journalist for over 40 years and rugby league tragic and the man with rugby league news for Channel 9 online..
During the chat we talk about such things as :
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The late great Tom Raudonikis
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Early rugby league memories
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How Tony came into rugby league journalism
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Working at Rugby League Week, newspapers and current position at Channel 9 online
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Eels teams of 81,82 and 83
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How he came to get the nickname The Mole
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The pros and cons of being on Twitter and what comes with it
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The current start of the rugby league season and predictions for State of Origin
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Personality questions and more
All thanks to Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club or online at www.parraleagues.com.au
Episode 45 features Adam Hawse respected sports journalist and co host of The Fend podcast and Parramatta Eels member and Eels tragic.
During the chat we talk about such things as :
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How Adam came into sports journalism
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Working at Rugby League Week, Daily Telegraph and Channel 10
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Favourite Eels games, players, moments
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What it is like being a Parramatta Eels member
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Bankwest Stadium and how good it is
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Working with Rugby League legend Garry Jack on The Fend podcast
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Personality questions and more
All thanks to Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club or online at www.parraleagues.com.au
Episode 44 features Adam Mogg who played for the Parramatta Eels, Canberra Raiders, Catalan Dragons, Queensland State of Origin and also is now the Redcliffe Dolphins head coach in Qld Intrust Super Cup.
During the chat we discuss such things as :
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Early rugby league memories
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Debuting in First Grade for Parramatta
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Moving and playing for the Canberra Raiders
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Playing State of Origin football for the QLD Maroons
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Playing in the English Superleague for the Catalan Dragons
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Coaching in the NRL and also in the QLD Cup
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The current Redcliffe Dolphins NRL bid
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Personality questions and more
All brought to you by Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club or online at www.parraleagues.com.au
Episode 43 features former Eels premiership winner and Eels legend John Muggleton.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Early rugby league memories
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Winning Parramatta's first ever premiership in 1981
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Playing State of Origin for NSW
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Playing for Australia
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Being coached by supercoach Jack Gibson
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Playing in the 1985 Challenge Cup Final for Hull
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1986 Grand Final v Canterbury
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Coaching rugby union and in the World Cup for Georgia
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Being the head coach of the Penrith Emus
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Common League questions and personality questions and more
All brought to you by Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club or at www.parraleagues.com.au
Episode 42 features former Parramatta Eels player Stu Galbraith
During the chat we discuss such things as :
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Early rugby league memories
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Playing rugby league in England
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How he ended up at the Parramatta Eels
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First grade debut for Parramatta
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The great Parra wins v Great Britain in 92 and the Broncos in 93
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Todays game v yesterdays game
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Players in Stu's era compared to players these days
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Common rugby league questions and more
All brought to you by Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club or online at www.parraleagues.com.au
Episode 41 features former professional rugby league player for the Parramatta Eels, Western Suburbs Magpies and Eastern Suburbs Roosters Tony Cosatto.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Early rugby league memories
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Playing for the Australian Schoolboys
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Captaining the U/19s NSW State of Origin team
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First grade debut at the Parramatta Eels
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Playing at the Eels including a great story about the 1986 Grand Final
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Playing at 2 foundation clubs
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Common rugby league questions
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Personality questions and more
All brought to you by Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club and online at www.parraleagues.com.au
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Episode 40 features Wallaby, Rugby and Australian sporting legend David Campese.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Early Rugby and Rugby League memories
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Debuting for the Wallabies
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Defeating the All Blacks in NZ to win the Bledisloe Cup
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Winning the World Cup in 1991
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The state of the game in Australia currently something that David is really passionate about
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Coaching and commentary with Stan
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Common Rugby questions
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Personality questions and more
All brought to you by Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club or order online at www.parraleagues.com.au
Episode 39 features former Parramatta Eels media manager and sports journalist and massive Parramatta Eels fan and member Damian Kelly.
During the chat we discuss such things as:
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Early rugby league memories
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Why the Eels?
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Favourite Eels players and memories
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Starting off in sports journalism with the Continuous Call Team on 2UE radio
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Becoming the Parramatta Eels media manager
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What his role of a media manager for the Eels entailed
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Working with Denis Fitzgerald (Eels CEO at the time)
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Working through the Jamie Lyon and Dean Widders situations at the time in the media
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Working at 6 Olympic Games ( 1 as a reporter and 5 as the Aussie team MLO)
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Some common league questions from a media manager perspective
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Personality questions and more
All brought to you by Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop or www.parraleagues.com.au with delivery Australia wide.
Episode 38 features former NRL player with the Parramatta Eels, Penrith Panthers and Canberra Raiders and also the Leeds Rhinos in the English Superleague Matt Adamson.
During the chat we talk about:
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Early childhood rugby league memories
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First grade debut with the Parramatta Eels
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Playing first grade at the Eels, Panthers and Raiders
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Playing for the Leeds Rhinos in the English Superleague including a touching message to Rob Burrow
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Coaching in the Under 20's comp with the Melbourne Storm and Fiji National team
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Matt's time in politics
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Some fun listener questions
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Personality Questions and more
Also a quick Round 1 chat about the Parramatta Eels win v Broncos in season 2021.
Episode 37 features 2 time premiership winner with the Brisbane Broncos and current Brisbane Broncos assistant coach Terry Matterson.
During the chat we discuss such topics as:
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Early childhood rugby league memories including playing and watching
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First Grade debut at the Eastern Suburbs Roosters
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Debut game for the Brisbane Broncos v Manly in 1988
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Winning Grand Finals in 1992 and 1993
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Winning the World Club Challenge v Wigan
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Coaching in the English Superleague at Castleford Tigers
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Pre season as an assistant coach at the Brisbane Broncos in season 2021
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His nephew Ryan Matterson who plays for Parramatta v Brisbane in Round 1
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Common league questions
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New set of six questions and more.
This weeks episode is back to the Parramatta Eels fan and members featuring Adam Martin. Adam is a person who i have met through our loves which is the Parramatta Eels. During the chat we talk about the following: * Why the Eels * Favourite Eels players * Favourite Eels games * Favourite Eels moments * Favourite Eels tries and try scorers * What its like being a member of the Eels * Running Eels fans facebook groups * A cracking Jarryd Hayne story about his time in the NFL * Season 2021 Parramatta Eels preview * Personality questions and more
Episode 35 features chief rugby league writer for the Daily and Sunday Telegraphs and journalist at Newscorp for 45 years Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield. Phil is also a big rugby league fan and in particular the Cronulla Sharks but also features on NRL 360 on Fox League and also the Big Sports Breakfast on radio. During the chat we cover such topics as:* Early rugby league memories both watching, playing and players * Favourite players in todays game in the NRL * Favourite teams of the past * Jack Gibson and the influence the Supercoach had on the game of Rugby League and also some interesting stories about Jack * Journalism career including scooping stories, how the media has changed over the last 20 years, covering the Superleague war as a journalist, the feuds that come as part of the job with Gus Gould and Peter Sterling * Social media and the way it has Phil in his line of work and also the banter with punters online * Bankwest Stadium and a stadium plan * NRL season 2021 predictions including who might be the buy of the year which might surprise you * Phil's take on whether Brett Kenny should be included in the immortal discussion * Common rugby league questions from a journalist perspective * Personality questions and more
Episode 34 features former professional rugby league player with the Parramatta Eels, Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, NZ Warriors and St George Illawarra Dragons Michael Witt.During the chat we cover such topics as:* Early rugby league memories both playing and watching * How Michael landed at the Parramatta Eels * First Grade debut * Playing for the Parramatta Eels under Brian Smith * Moving to the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles * A change of clubs to the NZ Warriors * That famous semi final try v Storm in Melbourne * A code switch to rugby union * Playing in the English Superleague for the London Broncos and Celtic Crusaders * Common Rugby League questions * Personality questions and more
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Episode 33 features former first grade player with the St George Dragons, Western Suburbs Magpies and the Parramatta Eels and premiership winning coach with the Cronulla Sharks Shane Flanagan.During the chat we spoke about such things as:* Early rugby league memories playing and watching * First grade debut for the Dragons * Switch and playing for the Magpies * Moving to the Parramatta Eels * Coaching career as a junior head coach, assistant coach and then head coach in the NRL * Coaching the Cronulla Sharks to a premiership in 2016 * Chat about his son Kyle Flanagan both naming him for his debut and season 2021 * Coaching at the St George Illawarra Dragons as an assistant * What the future holds * Some personality and common league questions and more
Episode 32 goes back to the Eels fans and members series and this week features massive Eels fan and member Mario Pelle.During the chat about the Eels we talk about Mario's * How he became a Eels fan * Favourite Eels players * Favourite Eels games * Favourite Eels moments * What its like being a Eels member * Bankwest Stadium and * Some personality questions
Season 2 opener features former Dragons and Eels player Daniel Wagon.During the chat we cover such topics as:* Early rugby league memories * First Grade debut * Playing at the Dragons * Playing at the Eels * Playing State of Origin in 2001 for Qld * Brian Smith * Nathan Hindmarsh * Playing footy in the USA and France * Living in France * Common league questions * Personality questions and more
Episode 30 features a champion bloke, Roosters tragic, Triple M radio personality but most importantly creator and director of the Gotcha4Life foundation tackling peoples mental fitness Gus Worland. Everyone has a story to tell and Gus is no different as during the chat we discuss: * The Gotcha4Life foundation and the important role it plays in tackling peoples mental fitness and help decrease the levels of suicides in Australia * The help Gus has been getting with the foundation from the likes of Steve Smith, Brad Fittler, Nathan Hindmarsh and the NRL * His TV shows on Foxtel with the Aussie Goes cricket series * 10 years on the Grill Team on breakfast radio in Sydney on Triple M 104.9fm with Mark Geyer and Matty Johns * Stories of good times and many more with best mate Hugh Jackman * Gus' love for the Roosters and all the usual questions about favourite tries, players and moments * Personality questions and much more
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Episode 29 is another Eels fan and member series interviews but this time with Australian comedy legend and massive Eels fan Vince Sorrenti.Everyone has a story to tell about their love for the Eels and Vince is no different and we cover such topics as: * Playing Rugby League and Union in the early days * When Vince started to support the Eels and especially the 1977 Grand Finals * Favourite players from past seasons and currently * Favourite coaches from past seasons and also the current coach Brad Arthur * The unforgetable run of Jarryd Hayne in 2009 * What its like to be in a losing GF dressing room * Favourite Eels tries * Favourite Eels jerseys * Bankwest Stadium and his love for it along with Cumberland Oval and Parramatta Stadium * Eels jokes about beating Manly at Brookvale and a interesting story about Corey Horsborgh at Bankwest Stadium * Personality questions including cooking, food, favourite take away food whilst watching the footy and a awesome story about Robin Williams
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Episode 28 is back to the Parramatta Eels fans and member series and this week features Eels tragic Melissa Muscat.Everyone has a story to tell and Mel chats to me about such things as:* Her loves outside of rugby league and the Eels including A League, Photography and Sports Journalism * Being a 2018 FIFA World Cup representative * Sports Journalism and her writing of articles for Ladies Who League social media channels * Photography * Eels chat including favourite players, tries and moments * Being a part of the first ever Parramatta Eels members council and achievements * What it is like being a member of the Parramatta Eels * How much she loves Bankwest Stadium * Personality questions and more.
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Brought to you by Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club is Episode 27 featuring former professional rugby league player for the Penrith Panthers, Wests Tigers and Halifax Blue Sox Robbie Beckett.During the chat we talk about * Early rugby league memories both playing and watching * Interesting story on how Robbie ended up at the Penrith Panthers * Debuting for the Panthers in first grade * Being coached by Phil Gould * Debut try v Bulldogs * Playing rep footy for NSW City * Playing finals footy * Playing first grade against his brother Lenny * Playing footy over in England for Halifax in the Superleague * Watching footy these days and his passion for the Panthers and favourite players * Playing for Australia in the Superleague 9s and being coached by Mal Meninga * Life in retirement * Common League questions and personality questions
Also I give a review of Game 3 of the State of Origin series and also my take on the series being played at the end of the year instead of during the season.
Brought to you by Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club is Episode 26 featuring former Canberra Raiders, Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs, Leeds Rhinos, NSW Blues and Australian Kangaroos professional rugby league player Bradley Clyde.During the chat we cover such topics as:* Early rugby league memories growing up in Canberra * Debuting for the Raiders * The 1989 season which saw Brad play State of Origin and play for Australia for the first time * The 1989 Grand Final that some would say is the greatest ever Grand Final * The success that has come out of the Canberra system in the way of coaching * State of Origin experience including playing at the cauldron Lang Park * Australian Kangaroos experience including playing on the last official Kangaroo Tour in 1994 * Superleague * Being forced out of the Raiders to play for Canterbury due to salary cap problems * Playing in England for the Leeds Rhinos * Common rugby league questions and some personality questions and more * Also a review of game 2 of State of Origin 2020 * Preview of game 3 State of Origin 2020
Brought to you by Jacks Pale Ale exclusively sold at Parramatta Leagues Club is episode 25 featuring former Seagulls, Dragons, Rams, Broncos, NZ Warriors, Nth Qld Cowboys and Qld State of Origin professional rugby league player Kevin Campion.During the chat we cover such topics as:* Early rugby league memories growing up in Sarina in Qld * Debuting in first grade for the Gold Coast Seagulls * Moving to the Dragons and playing in a first grade Grand Final * Controversy of moving to the Adelaide Rams and Superleague * His relationship with Wayne Bennett the Supercoach * Moving and playing for the Brisbane Broncos and winning a NRL Grand Final * Moving overseas to play for the NZ Warriors and another Grand Final * Representative footy with Ireland in the World Cup and Qld in State of Origin including Alfies comeback game * Moving to the Nth Qld Cowboys and finishing his career there * Coaching in rugby league * What Kevin is upto now in retirement * Common rugby league questions * Personality questions and more
I also give my review of Game 1 of the State of Origin series in 2020 which was played at the Adelaide Oval and preview Game 2 at ANZ Stadium this coming Wednesday.
Brought to you by Jacks Pale Ale available exclusively at Parramatta Leagues Club this episode features former professional rugby league player with the Sydney Roosters, St George Illawarra Dragons, Penrith Panthers, Indigenous All Stars and NSW Blues Jamie Soward.During the podcast we chat about:* Growing up in Canberra and junior footy * First grade debut and playing with the Roosters * Moving to the St George Illawarra Dragons and playing in those 2 games v Parra and the Hayne Plane in 09 * Premiership win in 2010 * NSW experience in 2011 * how special it was to play in Anzac Day games and for the Indigenous Allstars * Jamie talks honestly and openly about the Greg Inglis fend * Interesting proposal story to his lovely wife * Life in the media after footy * Becoming an assistant coach at the Dragons in 2021 and more
Really getting to know the person behind the person and that person is Jamie Soward Also I will give my State of Origin preview of Game 1 and the series which kicks off Nov 4 at the iconic Adelaide Oval.
Episode 23 features former Parramatta Eels, Sydney Roosters and Gold Coast Titans professional rugby league player Daniel Mortimer. During the chat Morts chats to me about what it was like growing up and playing with a famous rugby league surname, talks about his debut game and year including the 09 prelim final and Grand Final, his departure from the Eels to join the Roosters and winning a comp and Trent Robinson, playing at the Gold Coast, representing Australia in the PM's 13 v PNG, some common league questions and also what he is upto now in retirement.Also I give my review of the 2020 NRL Grand Final between the Melbourne Storm and the Penrith Panthers played at ANZ Stadium. All brought to you by Jacks Pale Ale available at Parramatta Leagues Club.
On this episode I chat with NSW, Australian and Balmain Tigers legend Paul Sironen. Big Sirro talks to me about his rep career with NSW in State of Origin and with the Australian Kangaroos in which he represented in an amazing 3 Kangaroo Tours, his club career with the Balmain Tigers including playing in 2 grand finals including the 1989 GF, some fun personality questions and common league questions as well.Also I talk about the 2 prelim finals in the NRL and also a little chat about the Bathurst 1000 motor race at MT Panorama.
Ep 21 features NSW, Lebanon and mostly known as a Parramatta Eels legend Tim Mannah. Tim is well loved by Eels fans, rugby league fans and the rugby league community. In this chat he talks about his junior years including backyard footy with his brother Jon, his first grade debut, great mate Jarryd Hayne, playing State of Origin and a Grand Final, some great listener questions and some personality questions and more.Also featuring in this episode is Eels legend Brett Kenny as he helps me talk about the semi final between the Eels and Rabbitohs played at Bankwest Stadium. Its a great insight from one of the best rugby league players ever.
Ep 20 features NSW, Australian, Western Suburbs Magpies and mostly well known as a Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs legend Terry Lamb. Terry chats about his playing career with the Magpies and Bulldogs, NSW and Australia and also some great interesting stories from on and off the field as well.Also joining me for the footy chat segment is Eels fan and former guest Scott Dyer as we dissect the Qualifying Final between the Eels and Storm and also the NRL Physio Mr Brien Seeney joins me about a couple of injuries suffered in that game.
Episode 19 features NSW, Australian, Western Suburbs Magpies and mostly known as Balmain Tigers legend Garry Jack. One of the greatest fullbacks of the 80's and early 90's, Garry chats about his rugby league career at club ,state and Australian levels, his co hosting of The Fend Podcast and also answers some listener questions with some great funny stories. Also on the show is Eels member, fan and tragic Dennis Collins. He joins me to talk about his love for Parra, his Eels and rugby league memorabilia collection and a Eels tattoo he has of an Eels legend.
Episode 18 features one of Australia's best sports broadcasters and most importantly a Parramatta Eels tragic Andy Raymond. I really enjoyed this chat with Andy who talks about his life in sports broadcasting commentating on the Channel 7 and Fox Sports networks in Boxing, Motor Sports and Rugby League. Andy also tells the stories of the recent Jeff Horn v Tim Tszyu fight, growing up playing sports as a kid, his famous father and also a sports broadcaster Mike Raymond and also his love of the Parramatta Eels from his favourite players to games and more.
Episode 17 features former Balmain Tigers, South Sydney Rabbitohs, North Queensland Cowboys, NSW Blues State of Origin and Australian Kangaroo rugby league legend Tim Brasher. Tim chats with myself about his life and times in rugby league playing at club, state and international levels and also a few things outside of rugby league like his golf caddying days all over the world.
Episode 16 features former Parramatta Eels, Canberra Raiders and NZ Warriors player Justin Morgan. Justin has a chat with myself about his life and times in rugby league both playing and coaching as he coached over in the English Superleague and is currently the NZ Warriors assistant coach in the NRL. Great stories and a few laughs. Also a footy review of the Eels Round 17 game v Warriors with a special guest Eels legend Brett Kenny.
Episode 15 features former Illawarra Steelers and Parramatta Eels player Paul Carige. Paul chats about his career both here and in England and talks honestly about the 1998 preliminary final. Was a great chat with some interesting and funny stories one I really enjoyed.Also joining me is Eels fan and member Victoria Garry for a chat about her love and memories of the Eels. Victoria also joins me in a game review of the NRL Round 16 Eels game v Rabbitohs.Plus also the NRL Physio Mr Brien Seeney joins me with his take about the unfortunate injury suffered by Eels 5/8 Dylan Brown and Latrell Mitchell.Thanks to everyone for joining me this week really appreciate it.
Episode 14 features former Roosters, Bulldogs, Panthers and Eels player Paul Dunn. Paul chats about his playing career including being a dual premiership winning player with the Bulldogs and Panthers, winning the Clive Churchill medal as man of the match in the 1988 Grand Final, playing for Australia and NSW in State Of Origin and also his administration days in the game as CEO of the South Sydney Rabbitohs and currently a board member at the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs.
In Episode 13 brought to you by Jacks Pale Ale available at Parramatta Leagues Club features the inspirational Mark Hughes. Mark is a former Newcastle Knights, New South Wales State of Origin player and a dual premiership winner. During the chat he talks about his life and times in rugby league for his beloved Knights and NSW and also in the English Superleague with the Catalan Dragons, the great work he and his team are doing now in his quest to find a cure for Brain Cancer and also his new business adventure with Air Locker Training.
Episode 12 features former Roosters player and CEO and former Parramatta Eels CEO Mr Bernie Gurr. Bernie chats about his playing days with the Roosters, his time in the position of CEO at the Roosters, the challenges and times he faced as CEO of the Parramatta Eels and more. Some great stories and a few laughs and also some things you did not about Bernie Gurr as well. All thanks to Jacks Pale Ale available at Parramatta Leagues Club.
Episode 11 features former South Queensland Crushers, Parramatta Eels, NZ Warriors, Castleford Tigers and London Broncos/Harlequins player Mark Tookey. In this chat Tooks as he was known chats about his NRL and Superleague careers, what he is upto these days and more. It was a great chat with the great man Tooks. I hope you enjoy it as much as i did. Also I give my review of the Round 12 NRL game Parramatta v Bulldogs in the Indigenous Round.
Episode 10 features former Cronulla Sharks, Parramatta Eels and Castleford Tigers player and son of a rugby league legend Aaron Raper. Aaron talks about his footy career both in Australia and in England, representative footy and more. It was a great chat with some great stories and laughs and one I really enjoyed having.
Episode 9 features a Penrith Panthers legend, a Canterbury Bulldogs premiership winning player, Queensland State of Origin representative, radio and tv personality Darryl 'The Big Marn' Brohman. Darryl chats about his footy career, charity work and his media career both on tv with the NRL Footy Show and currently on radio with 2gb on the Continuous Call Team. Great stories and laughs and a story about Parramatta probably not many people would know.
Episode 8 features a Parramatta Eels legend, New South Wales State of Origin representative, Australian Kangaroos representative and Leeds Rhino player Eric Grothe. Eric chats about his times and players at the Eels, playing rep footy and some laughs thrown in with some great stories. I also review the Round 9 clash v Newcastle Knights with Eels fan and member Scott Dyer who also talks about his love for the Eels over the years.
Episode 7 features a Parramatta Eels legend, New South Wales State of Origin representative, Australian Kangaroos representative and Wigan Warriors Challenge Cup winner Brett Kenny. Brett chats about his times and players at the Eels, playing representative footy and more with a few laughs thrown in. I also review the Eels Round 8 game v Cowboys at Bankwest Stadium.
Episode 6 features former Parramatta Eels Grand Final player , PM's XIII Australian representative and great club man Ben Smith. Ben chats about his life and times at the Eels including special games and moments and former team mates. Great stories and laughs from one of the fans most liked Eels. Also during the footy chat im joined by long time journalist and massive Parramatta Eels fan Adam Hawse as we discuss the Round 7 Golden Point thriller v Canberra Raiders at Bankwest Stadium. The NRL Physio Brien Seeney joins us in that chat to discuss the injury suffered by Mitchell Moses.
Episode 5 features Parramatta Eels legend, New South Wales State of Origin representative, Australian Kangaroos representative and renowned sports retailer Peter Wynn. Peter chats about his career at the Eels, rep footy for NSW and Australia and more. Great stories and laughs from one of the most liked Eels. Also on the show my first fan interview with a 10 year plus Eels member, a massive Eels fan and also got married on the Parramatta Stadium turf Shannon Cooney drops by with some great stories about his love for the Eels and great personal stories about the Eels as well. And Shannon joins me for some footy chat with the Eels taking on the Roosters in Round 6 of the NRL.
Episode 4 features a Parramatta Eels legend, New South Wales State of Origin representative, Australian Kangaroos representative, Hull FC Hall of Famer, multi rugby league award winner, Channel 9 rugby league commentator, Triple M radio rugby league commentator and rugby league legend Peter Sterling. Sterlo chats about his days and players at the Eels, rep footy and his media work. Great stories from one of the smartest brains in rugby league with a few laughs chucked in as well.
Episode 3 features Parramatta Eels 2001 Grand Final player, a New South Wales City representative, a New South Wales State of Origin player and a Australian Kangaroos representative Michael Buettner. Michael chats about his debut, playing at the Eels, rep footy and representing Australia. Some great chats, stories and laughs.
Episode 2 features Eels Hall of famer, Eels 2 time Grand Final captain, Winning World Cup Captain and Parramatta Eels legend Nathan Cayless. Nathan chats about his playing career at the Eels, his rep footy days, some great yarns about some of your favourite Eels and more.
1st Episode which includes chats with the NRL Physio Brien Seeney about injuries in the NRL ahead of the season relaunch and Head of Performance at the Penrith Panthers but formerly at the Parramatta Eels Hayden Knowles who tells some great stories of his time at the Eels and about some of your favourites at the Eels.