Rugby League Guru Podcast
2,688 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -The Rugby League Guru brings you weekly podcasts centred solely on the greatest game of all, Rugby League. Each week we will bring you in-depth analysis, predictions, opinions, Super Coach content and tell all interviews with the NRL stars that have lit up your TV sets over the last 40 years and still do today.
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Episodes
Round 6 Preview and TLT Review - Tim Williams (SC Playbook)
June 16, 2020 20:35 - 52 minutes - 52.1 MBTim Williams joins me from the SuperCoach Playbook to take a deep dive into all things Round 6 of the NRL and SuperCoach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Top 5 Players of Round 5
June 16, 2020 05:25 - 18 minutes - 19.8 MBThe Guru's 5 best performers from Round 5. Featuring a special deep dive on the great Cameron Smith, in my opinion the best player we have ever seen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
King of the West - Mark Geyer
June 10, 2020 20:02 - 46 minutes - 46 MBMG joins me today to go through the highs and lows of his career, from the highs of the 1990 Kangaroo Tour and the 1991 Premiership victory to the heartbreak of 1992 and saying goodbye to his great mate and teammate Ben Alexander. MG touches on his infamous dust up with Wally Lewis on the biggest stage and his time with the Western Reds. An absolute champion of Rugby League and an even better bloke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Round 5 Team Lists Review
June 09, 2020 20:02 - 6 minutes - 43.8 MBMy five-eighth Natty was a late scratching tonight so I'm joined by the SuperCoach Playbook's very own Steve Heavener to talk everything in Round 5 and take a deep dive into the team lists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Top 5 Players of Round 4
June 08, 2020 20:02 - 19 minutes - 21.9 MBOur top 5 players of Round 4! Today's list features two knights, a back to back premiership winner and two players who have played less than 4 games of first grade each! The future is bright in the NRL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Most Underrated Player and the Darkest Day in Brisbane History
June 05, 2020 07:29 - 16 minutes - 18.5 MBWe dive into a deep analysis on the most underrated man in the NRL, Victor Radley. We also discuss the darkest day in the Broncos history, their 59-0 defeat to the Roosters on Thursday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Round 4 Preview and TLT Review
June 02, 2020 20:02 - 52 minutes - 51.9 MBNatty from the Weekly Rub Down joins me again to discuss all things Round 4 of the NRL, team lists and Super Coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Top 5 Players of Round Three
June 02, 2020 02:08 - 12 minutes - 15.8 MBThe Guru's top 5 players from an amazing Round 3 of footy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anthony Minichiello - Premierships, Injuries, 300+ Games and a Golden Boot.
May 31, 2020 20:02 - 57 minutes - 57.1 MBAnthony Minichiello joins me today to talk through his illustrious career. Spotted by Arthur Beetson as a teenager, Mini would go on to play more than 300 games for the Roosters, play in 6 Grand Finals and win 2 premierships. In 2005 Mini was crowned as the best player in the world, a year later he would begin a 4 year journey of heartbreaking injuries. His comeback story simply defies belief. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eels V Broncos Review - Rule changes, Gutho, Moses, Haas and Seibold.
May 29, 2020 02:25 - 16 minutes - 19.4 MBAll of our takes from the Round 3 clash between the Eels and the Broncos to kick off the NRL again. The rule changes went exactly as we thought they would, we welcome you again to the Entertainment Business that is Rugby League in 2020. Mitch Moses impressed us most last night, we live in a 'highlights dominated era', less is more from Mitch Moses as a maturing halfback. Great signs for the Eels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NRL Round 3 Preview and TLT Review
May 26, 2020 10:00 - 38 minutes - 38.8 MBNatty from the Weekly Rubdown joins me again in the lead up to the kick off of Round 3. We go through each game and discuss the match ups we like for SuperCoach and Betting. Footy is back, how bloody good! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Super Coach Special - Tim Williams from the SC Playbook
May 24, 2020 08:01 - 41 minutes - 41.1 MBTim Williams joins me today to talk everything Rugby League leading into the restart of the 2020 NRL season, but more importantly the restart of the 2020 SuperCoach season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why Andrew Mcullough is a Great Signing for Newcastle
May 21, 2020 05:48 - 5 minutes - 9.04 MBNew has just broken of Andrew's McCullough's release from the Broncos, the Knights have snapped him up already. Hear our first reaction to this signing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chelsea Lenarduzzi - Jillaroos, Maroons & NRLW Broncos
May 20, 2020 20:40 - 45 minutes - 43.6 MBChelsea jumps on the podcast today to talk me through her career in the NRLW. Chelsea has been lucky enough to be part of the Brisbane Broncos NRLW dominance over the last two seasons, back to back premierships. Chelsea gives me an insight into the NRLW and provides a different perspective that you often don't hear when it comes to the Women's game. Chelsea gives a reality check that I personally loved to all the couch coaches who say "Why are they celebrating? They only played 4 games!" Che...
2020 NRL Rule Changes - The Entertainment Business
May 14, 2020 03:19 - 12 minutes - 14 MBHear our thoughts on the NRL's new rule surrounding a "6 again" call instead of a Penalty for ruck infringements. Entertainment is key in the modern sports world, the NRL is starting to catch up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael Witt Podcast
May 12, 2020 20:06 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBMichael Witt joins me today to discuss his career, experiences under Brian Smith, the shock disappearing act of Jamie Lyon, the impact of Ben Kennedy and Des Hasler on Manly, the day he talked Ruben Wiki out of retirement and his antics on a 2008 September afternoon in Melbourne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Daryl Halligan Podcast
May 04, 2020 04:36 - 53 minutes - 53.3 MBFormer NRL all time leading point scorer Daryl Halligan joins the Guru this week to discuss all of his achievements during his career, his journey to his unlikely NRL debut, his wild times at Canterbury which included their 1995 premiership victory and finally Daryl selects 4 other goal kickers from the history of rugby league to challenge him in a game of goal kicking horse! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tim Smith - 2005 Rookie of the Year
April 23, 2020 20:55 - 36 minutes - 36.7 MBTim Smith joins the Guru today to have a chat about his career and experiences in Rugby League. Tim's debut season in 2005 was like nothing our game has seen before or since. A great bloke with an even better story to tell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What if Origin 1 restarted the 2020 season?
April 17, 2020 03:52 - 11 minutes - 14.2 MBThe Guru dives into his 2020 Origin teams if Kev and Freddy were forced to pick them before Round 3 kicks off! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Top 5 Landing Spots for Quade
April 14, 2020 06:32 - 14 minutes - 16.7 MBIf Quade Cooper was to have a stint in the NRL, now is the time. He has already stated that he would be interested in coming to the NRL. Question is though which clubs need Quade Cooper and where would he be a good fit? Here are our top 5 picks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1991 Panthers VS 1997 Knights
April 09, 2020 04:32 - 55 minutes - 54.8 MBNatty from the Weekly Rub Down joins me today to compare the 1991 premiership winning Penrith Panthers and the Joey led 1997 Newcastle Knights side. Two of the biggest underdog stories in Rugby League grand final history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
League's Fastest Man Competition - Roger Fabri
April 06, 2020 05:47 - 16 minutes - 19.5 MBWorld renowned sprints coach Roger Fabri jumps on the podcast to discuss to discuss his monumental plans for a 3 week competition to crown Rugby League's fastest man during this forced suspension of the NRL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
QnA featuring Bloke in a Bar's Denan Kemp
April 02, 2020 00:03 - 43 minutes - 43.7 MBDenan Kemp joins the Guru to discuss the following questions: Would QLD of won 8 series in a row if Inglis was playing for NSW? Does Payne Haas have the potential to be as good as Taumalolo? What is one rule change you would make to improve the game? Who was the best player in their prime over the last 15 years? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Silver Linings of the Suspended Season
March 25, 2020 17:40 - 19 minutes - 19.2 MBThe Guru looks at the potential silver linings for half of the NRL teams over the next few months whilst the NRL is suspended. Stay tune for the other half over the next few days! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
QnA Post Round One
March 19, 2020 05:05 - 20 minutes - 20.3 MBThree questions today that the Guru answers: In your opinion what was the greatest moment in Rugby League history? What did you learn from the first round and have you changed any of your pre-season predictions? Thoughts on David Fifita and his future at the Broncos? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SuperCoach NRL Round 1 Review
March 18, 2020 05:41 - 52 minutes - 51 MBNatty from the Weekly Rubdown joins me to discuss everything SuperCoach from the first week of the NRL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NRL Round 1 Review
March 17, 2020 09:22 - 23 minutes - 25.1 MBReviewing everything from Round 1 of the NRL season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pre-Season Injuries with the NRL Physio
March 12, 2020 04:30 - 43 minutes - 41.1 MBThe NRL Physio joins the Guru today to discuss each and every injury in the NRL leading into the 2020 season. If you're a SuperCoach player or a NRL fan in general, we give you all the injury info you need to kick off the NRL season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SuperCoach and NRL Round 1 Preview
March 11, 2020 05:01 - 51 minutes - 50.1 MBWe explore the legends draft that took place on Thursday night. We then dive into all the fixtures in Round 1. We talk team lists and matchups that we like coming into the opening round of the 2020 season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Blake Wallace - Toronto Wolfpack
March 10, 2020 04:33 - 25 minutes - 26.6 MBBlake Wallace from the Toronto Wolfpack talks through his career from the Dapto Canaries all the way to the Wolfpack in Toronto. We talk about the impact that SBW has had on the club and him in general. An amazing story from a champion bloke you've probably never even heard of. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
QnA with the Guru March 2020
March 03, 2020 06:10 - 17 minutes - 19.4 MBQuestion 1. Which players do you believe never reached their full potential in the NRL? Question 2. Will Payne Haas play Origin in 2020? Question 3. Thoughts on Latrell Mitchell and how he will impact the Rabbitohs in 2020? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wilson Smith - Daily Telegraph's Super Coach Draft Expert
March 02, 2020 09:05 - 24 minutes - 23.7 MBThe Daily Telegraph's SuperCoach Draft Expert joins us today to talk everything SuperCoach in the lead up to the 2020 season kick off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bradman Best Interview
March 01, 2020 07:56 - 24 minutes - 26.8 MBToday we talk to Newcastle Knights young gun Bradman Best. We talk all things from his horror injury run all the way through to his experiences with the senior players at the Knights like Mitchell Pearce and David Klemmer. Bradman is a guy you will be watching for the next ten years light up your TV sets. A champion bloke with an all time great name to go with. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
QnA with the Guru
February 27, 2020 19:00 - 11 minutes - 12.3 MBQuestion 1. Will the new scrum rules benefit certain teams in 2020? Question 2. Who is your favourite all time player? Question 3. Who will win the Premiership in 2020 and why? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Krisnan Inu Interview
February 26, 2020 07:55 - 38 minutes - 39.3 MBKrisnan Inu discusses his incredible career. From making his first grade debut and Kiwis debut in the same week to playing alongside super stars at their peak like Jarryd Hayne, Ben Barba and Shaun Johnson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SuperCoach Corner - Fullback Analysis
February 24, 2020 04:05 - 20 minutes - 20.7 MBThe Guru and Natty take a deep dive on all the main fullbacks in SuperCoach for the 2020 season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Super Coach Corner - Hookers Analysis
February 20, 2020 08:30 - 26 minutes - 25.5 MBToday we dive into our first episode of SuperCoach Corner brought to you by MoneyBall, Australia's favourite daily fantasy sports platform. We explore all the options in the Hooker position, from Cook and Smith all the way down to some other options in the Brailey brothers and a couple of Roosters. For both classic and draft players this will help you greatly in 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brett White - Raiders 2020 mission, Melbourne salary cap scandal and origin stinks
February 16, 2020 10:55 - 33 minutes - 34.2 MBRaiders assistant coach Brett White joins us today to discuss what the Raiders have learnt from the heartbreak of the 2019 Grand Final and how it will shape the Raiders of 2020. Brett runs us through his amazing career of over 200 first grade games for the Melbourne Storm and the Canberra Raiders. Brett tells the story of the 2010 salary cap saga from the perspective of the Melbourne playing group and tells us the full story behind his infamous Origin brawl in 2009 against Steve Price. Hos...