00:00 We kick things off with a game of Athlete Venn Diagram.

10:21 We talk NRL and preview the Playing & Simple Cup.

22:26 We react to some recent Grand Final Entertainment news.

26:22 We preview Round 1 of the AFLW.

29:33 We applaud the legend that took a crowd catch in the recent T20.

33:06 Ahead of the EPL kicking off, Harvey quizzes Lachie.

39:33 Harvey provides an exciting update from the world of Darts.

42:35 We deliver your weekly shield updates.

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00:00 We kick things off with a brand new game!

10:28 We wrap our big weekend up in rainy Newcastle for NRLW Magic Round.

19:14 We review the weekend's footy, including Lachie's thoughts and feelings from the Lachlan Galvin Cup.

33:18 We look back at what was an overall successful Lions tour for the Wallabies.

41:17 We get keen for the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup.

44:15 Lachie goes through the recently announced groups in the Women's Asian Cup coming to Australia in 2026.

49:06 We remind you to sign up as a Gazelle for the Australian Finska Championships 2025.

50:46 We provide your weekly shield updates.

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Simply the Guest this week is one of the great Rugby League journos, Michael Chammas! We chat about Chammy's love of sport, and why he thrives in the competitive world of journalism. We also talk his love for the Dragons, and the challenges of mixing work and passion.

00:00 Intro.

03:13 Chammy's origin story as a sport fan.

05:00 Playing Rugby League himself.

07:06 Choosing to cover Rugby League specifically.

11:30 The modern world of journalism and social media.

16:38 Chammy's career pathway.

26:10 Reality checks along the way.

28:55 NRL's current transfer system.

32:19 Chammy's pitch for a Hawaiian NRL team.

35:44 If Rugby League journos were NRL players.

39:22 A game to finish!

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00:00 We kick things off with a State of Origin-themed game of Sparts (sport darts).

07:04 We get pumped about our trip to Newcastle this weekend for NRLW Magic Round.

12:58 We review all the weekend's NRL footy.

21:32 We break down the heartbreak suffered by Wallabies fans over the weekend.

32:10 Harvey shouts out the English women's soccer team, champions of Europe!

34:29 Harvey reveals some interesting happenings in the Oceania Football Confederation.

38:57 We take a look at one of the all time AFL come backs over the weekend.

41:34 We talk cricket, and coin toss probability.

47:39 Lachie reveals all from his Saturday ground announcing at the Beer Footy and Food Festival.

51:12 We give our thoughts on the sport of Padel.

53:31 Lachie reviews Happy Gilmore 2.

55:49 We provide your weekly NRL, NRLW and AFL shield updates.

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00:00 We kick things off with an NRL Season 2025-themed game of Sparts (sport darts).

09:27 We review the first match between the Lions and the Wallabies.

13:09 We chat all things NRL club footy.

28:22 We each present our Top 5 athletes we are currently getting around.

38:06 We provide your weekly shield updates and launch our brand new website!

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00:00 We kick things off with an cricket-themed game of Sparts (sport darts).

08:57 We take a look back at where it all went wrong for the Blues.

21:59 We talk some big ins in NRL footy, as well as some coaches under pressure.

35:55 We preview the Wallabies first game against the Lions this weekend.

43:37 We fully embrace the new era of tennis after a great Wimbledon tournament.

48:14 We time travel and look forward/back to Wrexham v Sydney FC.

50:58 We provide your weekly shield updates, including the official names of the AFL and AFLW shields.

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Simply the Guest this week is Ella Kasmar! A lifelong Manly Sea Eagles die-hard, now working in the Rugby League world with Sportsbet and building her own following with Manly-themed content across Instagram and Tiktok.

00:00 Intro.

02:33 Ella's origin story as a Manly fan.

05:45 Attending a wedding at Brookvale Oval.

09:05 Good times at Brookie.

11:20 Brookvale becoming a cool spot.

14:30 Getting started posting content online.

16:50 Working within Rugby League at Sportsbet.

24:02 Ella and Harvey go head to head in Lachie's Manly quiz.

34:23 2025 predictions.

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00:00 We kick things off with an Olympic-themed game of Sparts (sport darts).

07:23 We give our predictions ahead of the State of Origin decider tonight.

18:14 We review and preview all things club rugby league in the NRL and NRLW.

34:21 We talk the Lions tour and work through the game against the Waratahs over the weekend.

39:59 We come to terms with the tragic loss of brothers Diogo Jota and Andre Silva through the week.

42:32 We get across Wimbledon, particularly the hopes of our 90s kids in the mens singles.

46:47 Harvey provides a very wholesome stat from the F1.

48:38 Lachie hits Harvey with a food and athletics based hypthetical.

53:14 We provide your weekly shield updates from the worlds of International Rugby, NRL, NRLW and AFL.

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