Hobes N Az Talking NRL

Eyes On Staggs

Hobes N Az can't believe the decisions the refs made over the weekend. Kotoni Staggs could he be an origin special. Newcastle & Raiders are struggling could this be the end of O'Brien & Stuart. 

Blow Them Up

Az can't believe the performances the Tigers have been putting in for season 2022, however he does suggest when he thinks they will get their first win of the season. Will it be this week against Hobes' Eels. 

Picked Up Where It Left Off

Hobes N Az are back for their third season. Although it is late, they hit the ground running hard with some massive talking points. Hobes asks Az would he prefer Brooks or Flanagan. Hear his thoughts, also Lachlan who? 

PURRfect Ending

Penrith Panthers are the 2021 premiers. Hobes N Az break down the grand final and talk about the big moments in the game. Some player rumours have started and the offseason is going to be a player movement circus, more updates on Instagram @hobesnaz. That’s it for us for another season. See you all in 2022!!!

A Plot Twist.

The Grand Final is only a few days away, South Sydney Vs Penrith Panthers what an absolute belter. Hobes N Az review the two preliminary final games. Did we just witness the worst Melbourne Storm performance in their history of NRL and Manly just showed they are at least 12 months away to be premiership contenders.

Awesome Foursome

Four teams remain in the competition, the Roosters & Eels have packed their bags for the year. Hobes is blowing up about the controversy in the game against the Panthers. Az gives his opinion for the future of the Eels. Find out who they think will be in the big dance.

Six Again

Storm & Rabbitohs get the week off and are one win away from the big dance. Hobes N Az answer all the Q&A’s that were given to them over the weekend. Did your question make the cut? Az is asked who will be wooden spooners in 2022 - you will not believe who he answered.

And It Begins...

The home and away season has completed. It’s finals time! Hobes N Az preview the 4 finals games and they believe there will be an upset this week, do you agree? Az has his last rant on the struggling Wests Tigers and tells them exactly what they need to do for the future of the club and for their fans.

Underdogs On Top

Hobes N Az preview this weeks games and what lies ahead with the ladder movements depending on this weekends results. With Latrell gone for the year, the question is asked can Souths win the comp? Also does Az think the Eels are back and is he eating his words!

Decision Pending

Az starts off the show blowing up (yet again) only this time, he turns his attention to the video refereeing decision on the weekend. Injuries galore leading up to the finals series. Panthers showed they are just gearing up for September with an impressive win against the Bunnies.

Thank You (No, Thank You)

Az keeps stirring the pot with Hobes and his beloved Eels. We find out that Hobes turned off the Eels game on the weekend and is blowing up. It seems like he has the answers that BA didn't seem to know in his post-game press conference. A few key injuries and suspensions to key players in the teams, fighting out for finals positions. 

Wings Clipped

Manly and Melbourne had what we believed to be a Semi-finals feel to their game on the weekend. Can they bounce back against the Eels this week and claim that top 4 position? Eels defence was described by Az as soft as marshmallows, they will need to harden up if they are wanting to beat the Sea Eagles this weekend.

Eels And Ladders

Hobes breaks his silence on his honest thoughts of the Parramatta Eels. Has Hobes finally taken the patch off. Who will make 7th & 8th on the NRL ladder to enter the finals race. 

Ins & Outs

The boys break down the controversy from the Eels & Raiders game. Great signings occurred during the week which will benefit not only the player but the potential wooden spooners. Who will take 7th and 8th on the ladder, find out the boys thoughts now!

Weather Forecast: The Storm Is Here.

Who can beat the Melbourne Storm. That’s the big question, find out who Hobes N Az think can stop them from going back2back. Hobes also reminds Az that the blues weren’t good enough to get the clean sweep, see how Az responds to that!

Pressure’s on.

Hobes N Az go through the pressure points of Round 16, we had a golden point win to the Dragons, a after the siren miss from Moses. The teams are battling it out for the last few spots of the Top 8. 

The New (Blues) Dynasty

Series win to the Blues, QLD are in all-sorts. An injury cloud to one of the games superstars, Hobes N Az share news about the latest player signings and hear their tips for round 16.

Early Decider?

Can QLD recover from the humiliating loss in Game 1 or will the series be over? Hobes N Az preview SOO game 2. Does Hobes want to jump ship from QLD to NSW.

Turbo-Rific

Tom 'Turbo' Trbojevic was unstoppable for the Blues scoring a Hat-Trick as the blues racked up 50 points to send worrying signs through the Maroons camp. Can the QLDers find their heart and spirit to level the series and in other news another stalwart for the Roosters has retired and Az shares his thoughts on the comeback of Karmichael Hunt.

Fired Up

Hobes N Az are fired up and ready to go head to head this week with State Of Origin and also Eels vs Tigers. Who will have the last laugh, only time will tell. Whose side are you on!!

Where Is Townsville? That’s In Qld.

Origin teams have been announced, Hobes N Az break down the teams and speak about the debutants and what they need to do for their teams to come away with the victory. Game 1 has been moved from Victoria to Queensland is this an advantage to Qld... 

The Eagle Has (Finally) Landed

State Of Origin talks are heating up as Hobes N Az list down their teams for Game 1, Hobes has a question for Az about the next rule change needed in the NRL. "Meanwhile" Manly are climbing the ladder.

Head Shots & Send Offs

Hobes N Az recap all of the chaos out of magic round, 15 sin bins and 3 players sent off! Will this be the new normal? 

It's Magic!

Magic round is coming up this weekend, Hobes N Az start the Origin talk with who they think should be selected in the NSW Blues team. The Foxx scored 6 tries last week and what does Az have to say about Ricky?

Brotherly Love

Hobes N Az share a tribute to Brett Morris as he has suffered a devastating season and possible career ending ACL injury. Az is back with a huge rumour. They also have some exciting news to share about next weeks episode. More to come so stay tuned.

Goose To Gold

The Bulldogs are off the mark with their first win of the competition, Manly have gone back to back and the Cowboys have won 3 in a row. A lot of talking points after round 7 with some key signings for the 2022 season.

Greatest Influence

Hobes & Az share their thoughts on the players who they believe had the greatest influence for their team. See who made the top 5. Manly go back to back with a stellar performance by Turbo Tommy and Newcastle look like a different team when Kalyn Ponga plays.

Pussy Cats

Huge week in Rugby League, the sad passing of Tommy Raudonikis, 2 players retired early in their careers, coaching rumours, a player dropped and a player on the move. A few upsets in Rd 5, however the talking point were the Tigers losing to the Cowboys in Leichhardt on a Sunday afternoon with everything to play for.

All Sorts

Manly, Cowboys and Bulldogs start the year with 0 from 4, the latter haven’t even scored a point in 3 games. It doesn’t get any easier with their opponents this week the reigning premiers! 

Benchwarmers

Hobes N Az share their thoughts in regards to the 18th man! They review all 8 games over the weekend and have respect for 1 coach but are disappointed in another. Hobes Vs Az is back with 2 front rowers going head to head. 

Wet Weather Madness

The rain didn’t stop pouring all weekend, but the quality of football that was played in the conditions was surprising. Hobes N Az look back at some of their favourite wet weather games before breaking down the weekend games. Don’t forget to share your thoughts on Instagram @hobesnaz

The Beginning Of A New Era

Hobes N Az review all the games over the weekend with a few touchy points and also give a tribute to a future immortal. It really is a ‘new era’.

Forward Thinking

Round 1 is only 2 sleeps away. Hobes N Az take a walk down memory lane and go through their favourite forwards, the likes of Lazarus, Harragon, Carroll and Co. Az has some inside news about some unrest at a club before the season kicks off.

Rocks Or Diamonds?

The preseason has completed and Hobes N Az are pumped for the 2021 NRL season to kick off next week. The boys preview Raiders, Roosters, Eels, Storm and Panthers 

Glory Glory To September

The boys preview Souths, Titans, Sharks, Knights and Warriors for the 2021 season - TURBOlence out in the Northern Beaches, will Manly prove they are title contenders or pretenders? 

The Boys Are Back.

The boys are back and ready for the 2021 season, they share their top 8 predictions whilst also over the coming weeks will preview the 16 NRL teams starting with Broncos, Bulldogs, Cowboys, Sea Eagles, Dragons and Tigers.

2020 Finale

The Boys recap game 2 & 3 of SOO 2020. Do you think Az is filthy about the performance of NSW? See what the boys have planned for the 2021 season! Thanks for the support everyone, enjoy the off season and bring on 2021!!!

SOO Game 1 - Queenslander

The boys break-down the big moments in the first game of State Of Origin, Az is fired up about how poor the Blues played. Do you agree? Later in the show they talk about some recent signings and the releasing of a couple of big names and where they should end up. Before closing with a couple of changes needed for GAME 2!

2020 Premiers Melbourne Storm

Recap on the 2020 Grand Final and chatting around the preparation for State Of Origin 1. Who do you think is the best coach in this era? Find out what the boys think, join their polls on instagram @hobesnaz.

GF 2020 - Storm V Panthers

The boys reminisce their best Grand Finals over the years. Also discuss the Dally M blunder! They dig deep into their predictions of this years Grand Final. Hobes Vs Az is back with Gutherson Vs Papenhuyzen, also Canetoads Vs Cockroaches.

Chooks and Eels are out - What’s next?

The Boys dive into their thoughts and future of the Roosters and Eels, discuss Kyle Flanagans future, is Moses moving on? What does Brad Arthur do next? The boys go around the grounds for who will win the GF? Share your results on Instagram @HobesNAz

NRL 2020 Semi Finals

The boys talk NRL expansion, $BW vs. great back rowers from the past, and share some interesting insights on the players picked for State of Origin 2020. Hobes gets asked a great question by Az about the Parramatta Eels' future prediction in the hands of Brad Arthur.

First Week of Finals Footy

The boys shared their thoughts on Kevin Walters, Keiran Foran, off contract players and challenged the referees on absolute howlers. Find out who they tipped for the first week of finals.

Last Week of Home and Away 2020

The very first episode of Hobes N Az, we chatted about Benji's last game, the best five-eighth, the new rules, walking down memory lane - recapping goal kickers, and the 4 Gold Coast NRL teams. Rounding it up with our footy tips, which by the way, recorded BEFORE round 20 kicked off.Follow us on instagram @hobesnaz

Hobes N Az Talking NRL (Trailer)