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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00:00 We kick things off with a game of Sparts! (sport darts)

05:26 We review the Playing & Simple Cup and look forward to Round 1 of the NRLW.

20:44 We go through the teams named for mens State of Origin Game 3.

29:35 We talk Lions (British & Irish).

39:26 Harvey brings some F1 news and Lachie explains it in Rugby League terms.

45:00 We play one of our favourite games.

50:56 Your weekly shield updates (Rugby, NRL, NRLW, AFL).

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00:00 Harvey brings a new darts-themed game into the fold.

08:10 We come to terms with the Blues defeat in Game 2 of the mens State of Origin.

16:35 We talk all things NRL and look forward to this Friday's 'Playing & Simple Cup' between Harvey's Sea Eagles and Lachie's Tigers.

24:35 Harvey highlights some of NRL's most exciting and prolific try scorers.

28:45 We send our congrats in the world of Basketball, Golf and of course Mount Isa Rugby League.

34:25 We discuss how a draft could work in the NRL.

40:39 We get pumped up for the impending arrival of the British and Irish Lions.

44:36 We keep the hype alive for the Australian Finska Championships and our 'Gazelle gang'.

46:11 We provide your weekly AFL and NRL shield updates.

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Simply the Guest this week is Ant Robinson! A football (soccer) fan from way back, Ant has had a storied career behind the camera working across multiple sports and networks. Currently playing a key role in Stan Sports coverage of the upcoming British & Irish Lions tour, Ant has previously worked at Fox Sports and the A-League, helping to bring to life some iconic Australian sporting events, including the Matildas' 2023 Home World Cup campaign. He also shares one of the all time stories that features the Webb Ellis Cup.

00:00 Intro.

02:04 Ant's origin story as a sport fan.

06:59 Going to the World Cups to watch the Socceroos.

14:28 Wanting to work in sport.

20:25 Working with the Matildas in 2023.

30:15 Working with the Wallabies at Stan.

54:08 When Ant had the Webb Ellis Cup at his house overnight.

57:23 A fun little quiz-based game!

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It's our 50th episode!!!

00:00 Lachie plays a special 50th episode themed game with Harvey.

19:05 We talk mens State of Origin Game 2 as it is game day.

26:40 We get stuck into all the weekly NRL action.

44:25 Harvey tells Lachie about the twins coaching different teams in the AFL.

49:38 Harvey hypes up the upcoming Grand Final in the Mount Isa Rugby League competition, with a twist...

54:27 We get across where things are currently at in the NBA and NHL finals.

59:53 We offer you a ripper deal to join our team for the upcoming Australian Finska Championship.

01:03:13 We provide your weekly AFL and NRL shield updates.

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00:00 Lachie asks Harvey for his 'Mount Rushmores' of various sport categories.

10:26 We talk through all the selection drama for mens State of Origin Game 2.

23:54 We re-live some of the incredibly rugby league things that happened this round of NRL.

34:08 Lachie delivers a theory and a callout regarding his beloved Wests Tigers.

37:11 We discuss the very positive and negative news out of Australian soccer.

42:04 We wrap all the tennis action from the singles finals at the French Open.

48:32 Harvey provides a solution to the strange scheduling of the World Test Championship in the cricket.

53:11 We provide your weekly shield updates in the AFL and NRL.

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