NOT The Footy Show - NRL Podcast
244 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★ - 1 ratingNOT The Footy Show... you've heard worse.
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It's Our Year - NOT The Footy Show Episode 295
March 11, 2024 08:48Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 295 of NOT The Footy Show as they review second half of Round 1 with St George-Illawarra and Canberra booking their spots in the 2024 NRL Grand Final already. It's a very Dragon centric Podcast to open with as we try to douse the unbridled enthusiasm from some Red V fans over the impact of Shane Flanagan
Vegas Baby, Yeah - NOT The Footy Show Episode 294
March 04, 2024 09:13Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 294 of NOT The Footy Show as they review the NRL kicking off Season 2024 in Las Vegas over the weekend.... yes, we are back for 2024.We discuss the best way to keep the Las Vegas experience fresh and more importantly, attractively scheduled for future Australian visitors. Plus we break down our views on both games
QLD v NSW Origin 2 Preview + Flanno at Saints - NOT The Footy Show Episode 293
June 18, 2023 10:44Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 293 of NOT The Footy Show as we preview the chances NSW have of beating Queensland in State of Origin Game 2 at Lang Park. Plus we discuss Shane Flanagan to St George Illawarra and his chances of keeping Ben Hunt in the Red V in 2024. NSW won't have Nathan Cleary, Latrell Mitchell or Api Koroisau for Game 2 with
QLD + NSW Game 1 State of Origin Teams - NOT The Footy Show Episode 292
May 22, 2023 02:45Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 292 of NOT The Footy Show as we examine the QLD and NSW teams named by Billy Slater and Brad Fittler for State of Origin Game 1. Tom Trbojevic has quite rightly been selected but it was Queensland who pulled off the biggest shock with Kalyn Ponga dumped for Reece Walsh... suddenly it's QLD who have decided leaving
Hooked, Griffin era ends at Saints - NOT The Footy Show Episode 291
May 19, 2023 01:51Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 291 of NOT The Footy Show as we discuss the end of the Anthony Griffin era at St George-Illawarra and what's next for the Dragons. After a month long hiatus we are back with a Pod all about Hook getting hooked by the Red V Board. We break down how Griffin's tenure went and wonder if Jason Ryles is going to
NRL Round 6 Review Podcast - NOT The Footy Show Episode 290
April 10, 2023 12:38Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 290 of NOT The Footy Show as we review Round 6 of the 2023 NRL Season. Who saw Canberra's win over the unbeaten Broncos coming? Ricky Stuart. We ask why are Brisbane management following the trend of extending NRL player/coaching contracts after just a handful of rounds? Kevin Walters gets his new deal but why
Picking NSW's Origin Team on Form - NOT The Footy Show Episode 289
April 05, 2023 13:44Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 289 of NOT The Footy Show as we discuss Coxsmith's NSW Blues team picked on form ahead of Round 6 of the 2023 NRL Season. Who deserves to be there for the Blues in Origin 1 and who doesn't? With Origin 1 on May 31st, we will aim to do regular Origin-themed Podcasts over the next month or so - because too much Origin
NRL Round 5 Review - NOT The Footy Show Episode 288
April 03, 2023 07:22Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 288 of NOT The Footy Show as we review the Warriors and Bulldogs saving Round 5 of the 2023 NRL Season with a gripping slate of Sunday Rugby League drama. We discuss the way new coach Andrew Webster has seemingly galvanised the un-galvanisable Warriors and wonder at Canterbury's ability to stick with and then beat
Jack Wighton's Worth - NOT The Footy Show Episode 287
March 31, 2023 01:36Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 287 of NOT The Footy Show as we examine the impending bidding war (or lack thereof?) for Canberra five-eighth Jack Wighton who has decided to put himself on the NRL open market for 2024... We discuss Wighton's worth to another NRL club v Canberra and wonder aloud if Canberra are playing a game of chicken with
NRL Round 4 Review - NOT The Footy Show Episode 286
March 26, 2023 23:07Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 286 of NOT The Footy Show as we review Round 4 of the 2023 NRL Season with Brisbane winning most definitely NOT the Battle of 'Brisbane', the Warriors surging to 3-1 thanks partly to the Video Ref, Souths beating Manly in a thriller and Cronulla welcoming the return of Nicho Hynes. We also cover off Joseph
Multi-Million Dollar Moses - NOT The Footy Show Episode 285
March 23, 2023 13:10Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 285 of NOT The Footy Show as we recap Parramatta's 17-16 Golden Point win over Penrith to open Round 4 as the multi-million dollar man Mitchell Moses delivers the knock-out blow. Parramatta were the better team and deserved to win but what about the NRL square up on the Mitch Kenny sin bin? LAUGHABLE.
NRL Round 3 Review - NOT The Footy Show Episode 284
March 19, 2023 12:09Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 284 of NOT The Footy Show as we review Round 3 of the 2023 NRL Season with Canberra beating Cronulla for the 9th straight time to get on the board. Brisbane and Redcliffe have stayed undefeated to set up what is definitely not the 'first' Battle of Brisbane, Easts made a statement beating Souths, the Gold Coast and
NRL Round 2 Review - NOT The Footy Show Episode 283
March 13, 2023 11:42Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 283 of NOT The Footy Show as we review Round 2 of the 2023 NRL Season with the Wests Tigers falling apart, Canterbury shining in Melbourne and the Broncos and Dolphins starting 2-0. We covered off Penrith-Souths on Episode 282 on Thursday night, so this Episode will recap the rest of the round including the news
Panthers 16 Souths 10 Recap - NOT The Footy Show Episode 282
March 09, 2023 12:53Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 282 of NOT The Footy Show as we recap Penrith 16-10 win over South Sydney to open Round 2 of the 2023 NRL Season. The NRL Bunker continues to baffle us, but there was a lot to like about both the Panthers and Rabbitohs in a good early season big game. We then spend 10 minutes reviewing what happened in the
2023 NRL Season Predictions - NOT The Footy Show Episode 281
February 24, 2023 09:58Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 281 of NOT The Footy Show as we preview the 2023 NRL Season giving our Top 8, Grand Finalists, Premiers and Award predictions for the coming year. Who are the real contenders for the title? Who will be running around with a wooden spoon at the end of the season? Which two teams reach the Grand Final and can anyone
2023 Brisbane Broncos Deep Dive - NOT The Footy Show Episode 280
January 27, 2023 03:13Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 280 of NOT The Footy Show as we go on a deep dive into the Brisbane Broncos' Roster and Recruitment for the 2023 NRL Season.What has happened to the glamour club of Rugby League since Uncle Benny departed and just how long does Kevin Walters have left in the coaching hot-seat? Reece Walsh is a heck of a big name signing - just remember he's
2023 Canterbury Bulldogs Deep Dive - NOT The Footy Show Episode 279
January 20, 2023 09:58Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 279 of NOT The Footy Show as we go on a deep dive into the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs' roster and recruitment for 2023. The squad that is quickly becoming 'The Team that Gus Built' is shaping up nicely entering 2023 with a bunch of key additions headlined by Reed Mahoney, Viliame Kikau and a new coach in Cameron
2023 Wests Tigers Deep Dive - NOT The Footy Show Episode 278
January 16, 2023 11:34Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 278 of NOT The Footy Show as we go on a deep dive into the Wests Tigers roster and recruitment for 2023. We cover off their Best 17 and overall strength of the squad and off-season recruitment by coach Tim Sheens - who has pulled off 5 genuinely great signings for 2023. Key talking points are: The
2023 St George Illawarra Dragons Deep Dive - NOT The Footy Show Episode 277
January 13, 2023 22:05Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 277 of NOT The Footy Show as we go on a deep dive into the St George Illawarra Dragons roster and recruitment for 2023. We cover off their Best 17 and overall strength of the squad and off-season recruitment by coach Anthony Griffin. Key talking points are: What do they do with Jayden Sullivan?
The Recruitment Whisperers #7 - NOT The Footy Show Episode 276
January 13, 2023 06:21Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 276 of NOT The Footy Show as we kick off Season 2023 with the 7th instalment of The Recruitment Whisperers - recapping all the player singings since November. Dylan Brown gets the best short term long term contract ever from Parramatta, John Bateman finally signs a deal with the Wests Tigers, the Dolphins
The Recruitment Whisperers #6 - NOT The Footy Show Episode 275
November 18, 2022 07:05Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 275 of NOT The Footy Show for the 6th edition of The Recruitment Whisperers during the NRL Off-Season. We break down the Jackson Hastings for David Klemmer trade between the Wests Tigers and Newcastle Knights - how does each player fit at his new club and who got the best of the deal? David Fifita is
World Cup Final Preview - NOT The Footy Show Episode 274
November 18, 2022 06:12Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 274 of NOT The Footy Show as they preview the big one - Australia v Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup Final. Australia will go in with the same 17 that defeated New Zealand, whereas injury will cost Samoa another starting hooker - with Chanel Harris-Tevita thrown into dummy half with a heck of a job to do. We
World Cup Semi Finals Recap - NOT The Footy Show Episode 273
November 14, 2022 08:50Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 273 of NOT The Footy Show as we recap the Semi Final Wins by Australia and Samoa at the 2021 Rugby League World Cup in the UK on the weekend. Australia defeated New Zealand 16-14 and Samoa edged out England 27-26 in Golden Point - with both the Kiwis and English left ruing their missed opportunity. We break down both Semis and we will
World Cup Quarter Finals Preview - NOT The Footy Show Episode 272
November 03, 2022 22:09Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 272 of NOT The Footy Show as we preview the Quarter Finals at the 2021 Rugby League World Cup with all the favoured teams through to the knock-out stages of the tournament. Australia hadn't made the call on who was playing halfback prior to recording (Mal Meninga did so during our recording so keep in mind we didn't
The Recruitment Whisperers #5 - NOT The Footy Show Episode 271
November 03, 2022 21:25Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 271 of NOT The Footy Show for the 5th edition of The Recruitment Whisperers during the NRL Off-Season. Dylan Brown's manager declaring he's available to the very highest bidder should be setting off alarm bells at Parramatta with not only the new kids on the block the Redcliffe Dolphins keen as mustard but
World Cup Wrap Week 2 - NOT The Footy Show Episode 270
October 28, 2022 07:09Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 270 of NOT The Footy Show as we wrap up Week 2 of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup being played in the UK. In Week 2 - Australia looked tremendous, New Zealand scored the most points but Jamaica won World Cup's hearts, PNG still hit to hurt, the Samoans looked more likely and did Tonga take a step back? As for
The Recruitment Whisperers #4 - NOT The Footy Show Episode 269
October 28, 2022 05:14Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 269 of NOT The Footy Show for the 4th edition of The Recruitment Whisperers during the NRL Off-Season. With Josh Jackson retiring with a full year on his deal - Canterbury supremo Phil Gould now has a war chest for 2024 and beyond thanks to the cap flexibility Jackson's retirement gives them in 2023. Hello Mitchell Moses? Hello Latrell
World Cup Wrap Week 1 - NOT The Footy Show Episode 268
October 19, 2022 10:49Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 268 of NOT The Footy Show as we wrap up Week 1 of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup being played in the UK right now. We cover England's gigantic win over a woeful Samoa, Australia doing the business against Fiji and New Zealand cantering to a win over a spirited Lebanon but the game of the tournament so far was PNG v
The Recruitment Whisperers #3 - NOT The Footy Show Episode 267
October 19, 2022 08:19Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 267 of NOT The Footy Show - the third instalment of 'The Recruitment Whisperers' as we discuss Luke Brooks, finally - almost certainly - getting his wish and joining the Newcastle Knights for 2023. It looks like Jake Clifford has been helped out the door to the UK and if the Knights decide Brooks is worth
NZ Kiwis v Rest of the World Cup - NOT The Footy Show Episode 266
October 13, 2022 07:11Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 266 of NOT The Footy Show as we preview just how good the New Zealand Kiwis will be against the Rest of the World Cup in the UK starting this weekend. We also have to revisit the jersey number debacle that's a direct result of the Australian Rugby League falling asleep at the wheel (Yes Mal Meninga...
The Recruitment Whisperers #2 - NOT The Footy Show Episode 265
October 13, 2022 05:58Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 265 of NOT The Footy Show - the second instalment of 'The Recruitment Whisperers' as we talk all things Supercoach Seibold being gifted the Manly job, Scott Penn saying bye bye Des Hasler and ask where to now for the Trbojevic Brothers? You can be certain Gus Gould has already picked up the phone for them
The Recruitment Whisperers #1 - NOT The Footy Show Episode 264
October 07, 2022 05:49Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 264 of NOT The Footy Show - the first of our 'The Recruitment Whisperers' shows for the NRL Off-Season to be released ahead of 2023. We cover off Munster and Hunt re-signing, wonder if Klemmer should sign with the Tigers, Tabuai-Fidow joins the Dolphins, Sullivan looks like he's off to Canterbury and ask what's
Australian Kangaroos Team Preview for World Cup - NOT The Footy Show Episode 263
October 07, 2022 04:25Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 263 of NOT The Footy Show as they break down the Australian Kangaroos Team for the upcoming Rugby League World Cup in the UK. We pick our preferred starting lineups and the bench is particular point of contention - with where Jack Wighton ends up in the 17 a big factor in how we settled on our teams. &
Panther Powerhouse 2022 Grand Final Recap - NOT The Footy Show Episode 262
October 03, 2022 03:08Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 262 of NOT The Footy Show as they review Penrith's utterly dominant 28-12 win over Parramatta in the 2022 NRL Grand Final. That's back to back Premierships for the Panthers - and thoroughly deserved too. Parramatta were just outplayed and outmatched on the biggest day of the year. We
Grand Final Preview - NOT The Footy Show Episode 261
September 30, 2022 10:32Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 261 of NOT The Footy Show as we preview the Penrith Panthers v Parramatta Eels in the 2022 NRL Grand Final. We break down both team lineups and wonder if Brad Arthur has pulled off one of the great all time selection ploys by waiting until the GF to recall Nathan Brown. You'll get our bold NRLGF predictions:&
Prelim Finals Recap - NOT The Footy Show Episode 260
September 25, 2022 11:15Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 260 of NOT The Footy Show as they review Parramatta's 24-20 win over North Queensland and Penrith's 32-12 win over South Sydney in the Preliminary Finals. This now means it will be a Penrith v Parramatta Grand Final and Stadium Australia is going to be going off on Sunday October 2. Oh and has anyone seen
Prelim Finals Preview - NOT The Footy Show Episode 259
September 22, 2022 02:34Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 259 of NOT The Footy Show as they preview Cowboys-Eels and Panthers-Rabbitohs in the 2022 NRL Preliminary Finals. Chances to reach an NRL Grand Final don't come along every day, so we give our predictions on the two sides we think fight it out for Premiership glory on October 2 at Stadium Australia. We also ask
Semi Finals Recap - NOT The Footy Show Episode 258
September 19, 2022 02:55Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 258 of NOT The Footy Show as they recap big Semi Final wins by Parramatta and South Sydney in NRL Finals Week 2. So we say goodbye to Canberra and Cronulla and ask how good Souths can be if Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker turn things up a notch next week? We also explore how it's Parramatta under all the pressure to take out the 2022 NRL
Finals Week 2 Preview - NOT The Footy Show Episode 257
September 14, 2022 10:03Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 257 of NOT The Footy Show as they give their predictions for NRL Finals Week 2 - Parramatta v Canberra and Cronulla v Souths in the Semi Finals. We also discuss Phil Gould's lambasting of the NRL Bunker (once again and quite rightly) to open the show, then finally get off that and dive into why we think Parramatta or Canberra
Finals Week 1 Recap - NOT The Footy Show Episode 256
September 12, 2022 09:29Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 256 of NOT The Footy Show as they recap the opening week of the 2022 NRL Finals - featuring wins by Penrith, Canberra, North Queensland and South Sydney. The season is over for Melbourne and the Chooks, after Elimination Final victories by Canberra 28-20 and Souths 30-14 respectively. In the Qualifying Finals the Panthers asserted their
The NRL's Dream Grand Final is? - NOT The Footy Show Episode 255
September 07, 2022 12:19Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 255 of NOT The Footy Show as they debate which matchup would be the NRL's Dream Grand Final - both in 2022 and also if any two NRL teams could make it in a future year? Waz thinks Parramatta are the biggest draw for the NRL in an all-Sydney Grand Final but Coxsmith may not agree... we'd love to hear your picks for the NRL's
Finals Week 1 Preview - NOT The Footy Show Episode 254
September 05, 2022 07:48Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 254 of NOT The Footy Show as they Preview Week 1 of the 2022 NRL Finals Series. We give you a good half an hour on the four Semi Finals being played this weekend with Penrith v Parramatta, Melbourne v Canberra, Cronulla v North Queensland and Easts v Souths on the Week 1 Schedule. Coxsmith and Waz also give their pick for what they think
Open Season - NOT The Footy Show Episode 253
August 23, 2022 03:36Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 253 of NOT The Footy Show as they get back in front of a microphone to discuss how open the 2022 NRL Premiership race appears to be after it appeared like a one horse race a month ago. We also talk Coxsmith's hand-washing of his beloved Red V, Waz's quiet confidence in Canberra knocking out any one of the Eels,
Munster Mash Origin 1 Review - NOT The Footy Show Episode 252
June 09, 2022 03:31Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 252 of NOT The Footy Show to review Cam Munster's masterpiece as QLD beat NSW 16-10 in Game 1 of the 2022 State of Origin Series in Sydney. Queensland now take a 1-0 series lead to Perth later this month and a host of confidence after losing last year's series in two games. Ashley Klein may get a mention but
State of Origin 1 Teams - NOT The Footy Show Episode 251
May 30, 2022 04:34Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 251 of NOT The Footy Show as they dissect the NSW Blues and QLD Maroons Teams selected for Game 1 of the 2022 State of Origin Series. There's 7 rookies set to lineup in Game 1 as Brad Fittler and Billy Slater ring the changes from last year's series - won 2-1 by NSW. We talk the massive loss of Tom
Hail the Tiger Kings - NOT The Footy Show Episode 250
April 19, 2022 05:10It took 6 NRL Rounds and 48 games to be played but NOT The Footy Show has indeed come back for 2022. Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for a comprehensive State of the NRL podcast through the opening rounds covering all 16 Teams. Stick around for bonus NRL Jokediciary thoughts and NRL Commentator analysis to close out our first show of the year. Apologies for Waz's audio - will fix
Panthers Reign Supreme - NOT The Footy Show Episode 249
October 03, 2021 16:10Penrith have defeated Souths 14-12 in the 2021 NRL Grand Final to claim the club's 3rd NRL Premiership, so join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for NOT The Footy Show Episode 249 as they review the decider shortly after the game finished. Nathan Cleary is awarded the Clive Churchill Medal and his father Ivan wins his first premiership on the third attempt, as the Penrith coach goes one better
Penrith v Souths NRLGF Preview - NOT The Footy Show Episode 248
September 29, 2021 10:44It's Grand Final time! Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for NOT The Footy Show Episode 248 and our 2021 NRL Grand Final Preview as the Penrith Panthers take on the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Is it time for the Ivan Cleary's Panthers to deliver on two superb seasons with a Premiership or will Uncle Benny steer South Sydney to his 8th win in 10
Prelim Finals Recap - NOT The Footy Show Episode 247
September 25, 2021 10:25Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for NOT The Footy Show Episode 247 as we recap both 2021 NRL Preliminary Finals - Souths 36 def. Manly 16 and Penrith 10 def. Melbourne 6. That leaves us with a Rabbitohs v Panthers Grand Final next Sunday October 3 at Suncorp Stadium and we review how the Penrith and Souths did the business in the Prelims... and some things the NRL simply can't keep
Prelim Finals Preview - NOT The Footy Show Episode 246
September 23, 2021 13:09Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for NOT The Footy Show Episode 246 as we preview the 2021 NRL Preliminary Finals - Souths v Manly and Melbourne v Penrith. Apart from our picks of who makes the Grand Final, we touch on Michael Maguire surviving at the Tigers (for another 12 months of speculation) and wonder what Tim Sheens will be able to accomplish once he arrives. We also quickly discuss