12 episodes

League is in our DNA. We are The Roar, Australia's biggest sporting debate!
Join our host Mike Meehall Wood for our brand new podcast covering all things rugby league. Every week, Mike chats with a cast of special guests, debating and dissecting the talking points in the NRL, Super League, the Kangaroos and the growth of the international league game.

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League is in our DNA. We are The Roar, Australia's biggest sporting debate!
Join our host Mike Meehall Wood for our brand new podcast covering all things rugby league. Every week, Mike chats with a cast of special guests, debating and dissecting the talking points in the NRL, Super League, the Kangaroos and the growth of the international league game.

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    Ep.11 - The Heart and Soul of the Dolphins with Brien Seeney and Joel Gould

    Ep.11 - The Heart and Soul of the Dolphins with Brien Seeney and Joel Gould

    The transformation of the Dolphins as they have transitioned into the NRL has been one of league's biggest stories.
    This week, Mike Meehall Wood dives into the waters of Brisbane to chat with the NRL Physio podcast's Brien Seeney and AAP journalist Joel Gould, discussing what the Dolphins mean to the people of Redcliffe, how their transition has affected the club, Wayne Bennett's game plan for the future, whether the club will maintain its identity, and more.

    Brien Seeney - NRL Physio (Twitter): https://twitter.com/nrlphysio
    The Magic Sponge Podcast - NRL Physio: https://open.spotify.com/show/22j5SGi1CwgmzfIFXrRpJi
    Joel Gould (Twitter): https://twitter.com/JoelGould6
    Host: Mike Meehall Wood
    Guests: Brien Seeney, Joel Gould
    Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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    • 50 min
    Ep.10 - Cross-Code Ditching with Martin Devlin and Craig Norenbergs

    Ep.10 - Cross-Code Ditching with Martin Devlin and Craig Norenbergs

    With talk rife about expansion and growth of the NRL, now is as good a time as any to ask: Are the Wahs truly on the up in Aotearoa?
    Mike Meehall Wood heads across the ditch this week to chat with two of New Zealand's most respected sports commentators: Host of the 'It's Only Sport' podcast, and regular contributor to The Platform, Martin Devlin and Mediaworks' Craig Norenbergs to discuss the state of rugby league in NZ, how it has captured the younger demographics, whether league and union can co-exist, and the arguments for a second team.
    Martin Devlin:
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/martindevlinnz
    It's Only Sport Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/its-only-sport-podcast-the-platform/id1688331244
    The Platform (Twitter): https://twitter.com/theplatform_nz
    Craig Norenbergs:
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraigNorenbergs
    Mediaworks: https://www.mediaworks.co.nz/home.html
    Host: Mike Meehall Wood
    Guests: Martin Devlin, Craig Norenbergs
    Producer: Nick Wasiliev


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    • 38 min
    Ep.9 - The Ins and Outs of Punting with Gerard Condon and Nick Tedeschi

    Ep.9 - The Ins and Outs of Punting with Gerard Condon and Nick Tedeschi

    The sports and gambling world has a long and complicated history, with one having a massive impact on the other - and that is only set to continue.
    Mike Meehall Wood is joined by Reading The Play's Gerard Condon and Nick Tedeschi, rugby league writer and the author of the annual Punters' Guide to the NRL Season. They discuss the ins and outs of punting on the NRL, the challenges ahead as the game targets America, and more.
    Reading the Play (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ReadingThePlay
    Nick Tedeschi (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Tedeschi8181
    What are you REALLY gambling with? Help is available to you. For free and confidential support, visit https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/
    Host: Mike Meehall Wood
    Guests: Gerard Condon, Nick Tedeschi

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    • 1 hr 6 min
    Ep.8 - The Big South Sydney Debate with Oscar Pannifex and Matt Bungard

    Ep.8 - The Big South Sydney Debate with Oscar Pannifex and Matt Bungard

    Less than a year ago, South Sydney Rabbitohs were emerging as one of the most dangerous sides in the competition, primed for a challenge at the title. What happened?
    Mike Meehall Wood is joined by Rugby League Writers' Oscar Pannifex, and Matt Bungard, host of the Boom Rookies Podcast and ESPN Columnist. They discuss what's going on at the Bunnies, whether the issues can be resolved with the removal of Jason Demetriou, what happens to the likes of players like Latrell Mitchell, and more.
    Oscar Pannifex (Twitter): https://twitter.com/OscarPannifex
    Rugby League Writers: https://twitter.com/rlwriters
    Matt Bungard (Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheMattBungard
    Boom Rookies (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BoomRookies
    Boom Rookies (Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/nrl-boom-rookies/id994786654
    Host: Mike Meehall Wood
    Guests: Oscar Pannifex, Matt Bungard
    Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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    • 1 hr 1 min
    Ep.7 - How To Make An NRL Player with Brock Shepperd (Fifth And Last NRL Podcast)

    Ep.7 - How To Make An NRL Player with Brock Shepperd (Fifth And Last NRL Podcast)

    The journey to becoming an NRL player is a long, tough process, filled with guidance from many coaches and navigating pathways.
    Our first collaboration episode, Mike Meehall Wood is joined by Brock Shepperd, co-host of the Fifth And Last NRL Podcast. Also serving as NSW Cup Coach for the Raiders, Mike and Brock discuss the value of lower competitions, taking different approaches with players, how pathways differ across the world, the value of 'soft skills', and more.
    Host: Mike Meehall Wood
    Guest: Brock Shepperd
    Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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    • 1 hr 7 min
    Ep.6 - The Concussion Canary in the Coal Mine with Rob Hicks

    Ep.6 - The Concussion Canary in the Coal Mine with Rob Hicks

    Concussion is becoming an increasingly examined part of our game, with the impacts being felt all around how the game is managed and player safety.
    Mike Meehall Wood is joined by the Director of Operations & Legal at The Rugby Football League, Rob Hicks, to discuss the impact of concussion on rugby league, how it is being managed in both the NRL and Super League, what the future of the game looks like as more focus is made on the effects of it, and more.
    Host: Mike Meehall Wood
    Guest: Rob Hicks
    Producer: Nick Wasiliev


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    • 43 min

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