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Alfa, Bronco & Sharkie have been Talking NRL and Having Fun since 2008 on Commercial Radio in Australia. Join the conversation during the footy season as the boys tackle the biggest issues in Rugby League. Produced by Fat Batch Productions.
The NRL can't be serious about the penalties handed down to Penrith and their trainer over last weekend's debacle against the Titans. Alfa, Bronc & Sharkie have their say 🎙️
The boys discuss the Ken Irvine record, Payne Haas needs a break at the Broncos, Chad Townsend retires from football and Vale Johnny Mayes this week.
He played for Australia, holds the try-scoring record in Rugby League, his long standing record should stand forever. Hear why > Listen 🎧
Trouble in the Shire, perhaps it's time to fish or cut bait for the Cronulla Sharks and Craig Fitzgibbon.
The boys discuss last night's Origin Game 2 win by QLD and preview Round 16 NRL action.
The NRL long ago were advised what NOT to use the Bunker for in our game, yet, since 2016, we've done everything but. Why? It's the great stuff up and disgrace of our time in Rugby League at the highest level. Who's responsible?
The boys look at Round 15 NRL action this week and pay tribute to Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys.
The boys this week tackle the unrest at the Brisbane Broncos and also take aim for the coaching appointments of Mal Meninga and Brad Fittler.
We salute footy fan Taylah Clark this week for her Origin post last night after the Blues victory over QLD, hear why, plus, Sir Gus - The Top Dog - is just too smart for the media and they don't like it.
The boys discuss Origin, Round 12 + tackle some issues with the Yay or Nay segment this week.
Sharkie is scathing this week in his appraisal of the high shot crackdown last round. The integrity of the competition is now in serious question he says. Will fans continue to support the game, the same way...most likely yes. Sharkie explains why here >
Alfa, Bronco & Sharkie discuss player managers, expensive coffee, the Bears are back baby + preview Round 8 action
The boys discuss the stand-off between the W.A Government and the NRL regarding the Western Bears plus preview Round 6 action this week
The boys discuss the Francis Molo departure from the Dragons this week, plus they cast their magnifying glasses over Round 3.
Dylan Brown in @ Newcastle, Kalyn Ponga out??? NRL Officials no longer fair game plus the Round 2 preview.
Alfa, Bronco and Sharkie talk all the hot topics and look at the round of footy this week, starting tonight with the Roosters v Broncos @ Allianz Stadium, Sydney.
The boys discuss some hot topics and look ahead to Sunday in Las Vegas with the Raiders v Warriors and Panthers v Sharks in action.
The boys are back with their Top 8 predictions, Wooden Spoon, Dally M Winner and First Coach Gone. Welcome back for another season of NRL action.
The Boys are back for another season of Fun & NRL Footy in 2025, returning in February...in the meantime, What's The Fuzz?
The boys discuss all the latest in the NRL this week and salute the season of 2024 with a special tribute. Thanks for listening :)
Congratulations Ron Coote, Dogs Flavour of The Month With Media, Tommy's Gift, Ref/Bunker Madness + Round 26 Preview
The boys discuss the 14th Immortal nominations for tonight, the Latrell Mitchell saga drags on, bunker and referee's in the weekend frame again with fans plus Round 25 action in preview.
Sharkie and Bronco discuss Kyle Flanagan's 4 week suspension, the North Sydney Bears are back in a joint venture with Perth plus we look at Round 24 action this week.
Sharkie & Sir Bronc have some fun this week talking retirements, the dearly departed plus Round 23
This Week: Bronco serves up a special dish to his beloved Brisbane Broncos and Sir Walters, the Doggies go from D- to B+ in one season plus we've got the Round 22 preview.
The Birthday Boy Sir Bronc joins Sharkie to discuss Origin 3, Running Into Referees, Walters Woes & Round 20 Preview
One of the most outrageous podcasts in Talking NRL history this week. Sharkie & Bronco deliver their special brand of footy analysis along with the weird and wonderful :)
Sharkie delivers a spray at NRL Referees and HQ over the state of games last weekend, Ladder Look + Round 18 action ahead.
This Week: Origin Game 2 Predictions, The Woy Woy Roosters, Is Shaun Johnson Finished Plus Round 17 NRL Action.
Sharkie goes rogue and solo this week with Sir Bronc away on Maroon Watch in Queensland.
Quick Origin Team Selection Analysis, Bronc Serves Up A Cold Meal to Brisbane, Panthers Supreme + Round 13 Preview
Vale Ron Lynch, David Fifita Backflips, Bunker Bust, Sticky's New Crazy Deal, Adam O'Brien Making Sense Plus Magic Round Preview
Sharkie wants the bunker, the six again's and the captain's challenge all axed from the game. Bronco comes to the defence of Kasey Badger and agrees the game needs less entertainment and more focus on the basic rules and fundamentals.
The boys discuss the axing of Jason Demetriou as South Sydney coach and react to CEO Blake Solly's comments this morning plus we take a look at Round 9 NRL action.
This week: Vale Keith Barnes, Rabbitohs Roasted, Robbo Has Lost The Plot @ Bondi + Round 6 Preview
Sharkie & Bronco Discuss The Obstruction Rule Farce, The Obvious Latrell Mitchell Fan Club Within Certain Media Circles Plus The Round 5 Preview
The boys have their say on the latest player to be suspended last night at NRL HQ, a bunker blunder in Brisbane, eyes pop out over a tweak in the rules this season and we have the Round 2 preview.
The Las Vegas Experiment, What Happens On The Field Should Stay On The Field, Bronc Broadcasts Outside & Round 1 Preview & Predictions
Sharkie & Bronco deliver their season predictions ahead of Round Zero in Las Vegas next week.
We cover all 17 NRL Clubs in this week's edition of the show, our first episode for 2024.
Join us for our 11th consecutive season on demand Talking NRL & Having Fun. Season 2024 gets underway next Wednesday (14/2/24) with our Club Previews...where will your team finish this year?
Alfa, Bronco & Sharkie talk Round 27, do a season report card for your club, have a few laughs of course & say goodbye for the year. Thanks for listening.
Sharkie from the mobile studio this week takes aim at Wayne Bennett's antics in Perth and we find you a winner for Round 24 in the NRL this week.
Ch9 League coverage takes a hammering this week. Bronc gives the commentary team his ratings on performance.
Alfa, Bronco & Sharkie discuss troubles at the Tigers, Dragons & Dogs at the bottom of the ladder, plus, Titans may have a big issue looming and the boys give their thoughts on the Blues Origin HQ
Seven changes to the NSW Origin side for Game 3 announced today.....2023 is a year to forget in the history of the series if you're in blue territory. Shame, shame, shame!
Sharkie sends a salute to the Dragons HQ today for denying Ben Hunt's wish for an early release to the Brisbane Broncos in 2023.
The Dragons could be hit in the backside by a rainbow if they play the Ben Hunt situation smartly. Sharkie tells us why.
The spotlight has been taken away from Origin - Game 2 courtesy of Ben Hunt's request for a release from the St George-Illawarra Dragons
Bronco takes aim at the NSW Origin non-selection of Dally M Winner Nicho Hynes for Game 2
They've been trading insults and having some fun whilst talking footy since 2008 on Commercial Radio in Australia, now in their 10th consecutive anniversary year as a pure podcast offering, they still manage to enjoy themselves...here's a special cutting room floor example for your enjoyment :)
The boys discuss off field antics this week in the lead up to the game and give us their predictions for tonight in Adelaide.
An icon of music and forever part of rugby league....her life and connection to the great game told here by Sharkie.
Alfa & Sharkie discuss the stupidity and actions of two players that should know better.
Their best players are struggling for form, the coach looks uncomfortable and they have a No.9 who can't play 80 minutes each week...where to from here?
Brisbane Broncos coach Kevin Walters looks into his tea leaves again after Round 12 in May and predicts what his team will be doing in September.
Alfa, Bronco & Sharkie discuss the disgraceful treatment of the departing coach at the St George-Illawarra Dragons yesterday.
Reaction to the Patrick Carrigan hip-drop, swing & flop issue from Thursday night and whether the NRL understands it's own rules and definitions
Sharkie unleashes on the Newcastle Knights HQ for approving holidays mid-season in Bali for some players.
In response to coach Todd Payten's public defence of his players poor judgement on Thursday night, Sharkie takes umbrage here
Sharkie finds it a bit rich that Ricky Stuart can't accept that his star player wants to win a competition.
The boys discuss the NRL's plans to have salary cap exemptions to help clubs recruit players from other sports around the globe and not just from Rugby Union.
Alfa, Bronco & Sharkie let rip on the issues causing them all further hair loss in the game at the moment
Alfa and Sharkie check on the welfare of Bronc in sick bay and congratulate him on a special day this week
Alfa, Bronco & Sharkie discuss the shambles at the St George Illawarra Dragons currently
Alfa, Bronco & Sharkie discuss the latest threat of strike action from the players union
Alfa, Bronco & Sharkie discuss where the game is headed and fears of what it's already become
Alfa, Bronco & Sharkie pay tribute to league great John Sattler on his passing this week
Sharkie launches into the game itself and questions what it wants to look like in the years to come
Sharkie launches into the game itself and questions what it wants to look like in the years to come
Alfa, Bronco & Sharkie discuss the biggest story in the game leading up to the start of 2023
This Week: Grand Final In Review & Goodbye To The 2022 Season. Congratulations Penrith Panthers - NRL Premiers 🏆
This Week: Week 3 Review, Officials Get It Wrong Again + We Preview The Grand Final On Sunday. Panel Selections: Alfa - Panthers, Bronco - Panthers, Sharkie - Eels
This Week: Raiders & Sharks Depart, NRL Concussion Protocols in The Spotlight, Knights Club Leadership Seriously Lacking + Finals Week 3 Previews
This Week: The Bunker - The Man In The U.S Who Advised The NRL How To Deal With The Bunker Technology & What Not To Do + Week Two Finals Previews
This Week: Goodbye Bali Bound Teams, Welcome Top 8, Wests Tigers Fans Deserve Better, Are Des Hasler & Manly About To Part Ways, The Future of Home Finals + Week One Finals Previews
This Week: Goodbye To Some, Welcome To Finals Football For Others, HIA Disasters, Thugs Need Suspending + Round 25 Previews
This Week: Grand Final in Sydney at the midnight hour, Red Hill Dramas + Round 24 Previews
We Pay Tribute To The Life & League Career Of Mr Paul Green Who Sadly Passed Away Last Thursday. In Honour Of Paul's Contribution To The NRL And Rugby League, This Audio Tribute Stands Alone As Our Official Episode of Talking NRL For This Week. We Have Rested Normal Content As A Mark Of Respect On His Tragic Passing. If You Or Someone You Care About Needs Support, Please Contact: Lifeline 13 11 14, MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78 or Beyond Blue 1300 22 46 36.
This Week: Gus Wins By Knockout on 100% Footy, Back To Basics With Rules, Possible Sanctions for Ricky + Round 22 Previews
This Week: Press Conference Disasters, Match Review Committee Fiasco, Fun & Footy + Round 21 Previews
This Week: The Boys Have Their Say on Sunday Night in Townsville & The State of The Game, Manly Players Stand Themselves Down This Week In Protest + Round 20 Previews
This Week: Titans Lose A Coach, What's Old Is New Again @ Wests Tigers, Knights No Hope, Origin Decider + Round 18 Previews
This Week: Re-Cap of Round 16, Unlikely Ex Bronco Returns Home, Do Clubs & Players Respect Fans, Gerard Demoted So They Say + Round 17 Previews
This Week: Origin Game 2 Quick Review, Sharkie Comments About The True Lack of Justification for A Rep Round of Footy + Round 16 Previews
This Week: Vale Bob Peters, Round 15 Review, State of Origin Game 2 Preview + The Rep Round Schedule
This week: Bulldogs Sing Loud, Coaching Merry-Go-Round at Tigers, Dogs & Warriors, How Long Does Adam O'Brien Survive at Newcastle + Round 15 Previews
Coach Awaiting Fate @ Wests Tigers, Nathan Brown Exits The NZ Warriors. Origin Game One Preview + Round 14
This Week: The Payne Haas Saga Rolls On @ Brisbane, Origin Teams Announced for Game One + Round 13 Previews
This Week: Blow The Bunker Up, Bellamy's Gone Bust, Time To Retire @ Channel Nine + Round 12 Previews
This Week: Trouble @ The Bulldogs...Another Coach Hits The Exit Door, Tribute to Andrew Symonds + Round 11 Previews
This Week: Magic Round Awaits, Thumbs Up To New Referees, Thumbs Down To Others, Touchies Losing Touch, Storm Offer Munster More $, Good Times @ Broncos, Cowboys & Sharks + Round 10 Previews
This week: The Bunker Blows It, The Shark Beast, Kev Can't Dress Himself, The Knights On Life Support, 10 Year Bans for Boofheads + Round 8 Previews
This Week: We Salute the Wests Tigers, Munster Mash, Club CEO's & Banana Lounges, Ponga Playing, Is It League or OZ-Tag + Round 7 Previews
This Week: Alfie Is Head of QLD Tourism, Bronc Reviews Round 5 in Style and Gets Muted, Wests Tigers Must Send an SOS, The Man Who Wants To Be PM, Captain's Challenge Loopholes + Round 6 Easter Week Previews
This Week: Do The Best Teams Get More Calls Their Way? - Don't Step On My Clean White Shoes Brah - What Are The NRL Thinking + Round 5 Previews
This Week: Who's Hot & Who's Not, Mitch Barnett's Brain Explosion in Bathurst, How Bad Are The Wests Tigers & Warriors? + Round 4 Preview
Ref blunders already to kick-start the season, Bronco gets hate mail from Knights fans and we preview Round 2 action this week
This week the team discuss the passing of sporting royalty in Australia - Johnny Raper, Rod Marsh & Shane Warne, Contract Extensions at Red Hill + Round 1 Tips and Rooster Dave's Best Bet.