• Episode 157 | "Eighteen sin-bins in one round is farcical"
    Apr 28 2025

    Somehow the NRL managed to surpass the seventeen Magic Round 2021 sin-bins/send-offs with EIGHTEEN during ANZAC Weekend in 2025… The Perth Bears are 99.99% confirmed for their illustrious return to the NRL in 2027… & the boys discover the salaries of PVL and Andrew Abdo during some trivia… Over to the NRL, the Bulldogs first-loss was an implosion for the ages, Penrith officially sit in last-place on the ladder, Tigers win a nail-biter at Leichhardt Oval, Rabbitohs still can’t win in Melbourne, the Dolphins and Titans concede 30+ in the second half of their matches, and much more!.. We end our episode with a wrap-up of the Super League Round 9 results and current standings, as well as a preview of the NSWRL Junior Rep Grand Finals this Sunday!

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    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 - Intro

    05:53 - Trivia: How much does PVL and Abdo get paid for running NRL?

    09:15 - Episode Overview

    11:07 - Clarkie’s “Good Guy of the Week” vs. “Who’s in Guildy’s Bin?”

    17:01 - Bunker Review: NRL limits the use of the bunker for future games

    33:19 - Bunker Review: Perth Bears confirmed as NRL’s 19th club!

    43:00 - TSS Tipping + Supercoach money comps [Round 8]

    44:32 - NRL Round 8: Broncos def. Bulldogs (Doggies first loss after first-half implosion)

    58:51 - NRL Round 8: Roosters def. Dragons (Sandon Smith masterclass)

    1:07:29 - NRL Round 8: Warriors def. Knights (Newcastle 5th loss in a row)

    1:13:49 - NRL Round 8: Storm def. Rabbitohs (Melbourne’s 20 from 20 record)

    1:27:38 - NRL Round 8: Cowboys def. Titans (GC concede 50…)

    1:33:33 - NRL Round 8: Manly def. Panthers (Turbo return; Penrith in trouble)

    1:42:32 - NRL Round 8: Raiders def. Dolphins (Tale of two halves)

    1:51:56 - NRL Round 8: Tigers def. Sharks (Game of the round goes to golden point)

    2:02:43 - NRL Rapid Fire Tips: Round 9 (+ Women’s SOO Game 1 Preview)

    2:07:49 - ATG: Super League Round 9 Results + Standings

    2:10:50 - ATG: NSWRL Junior Rep Grand Finals (Lisa Fiaola, Tarsha Gale, Harold Matts, SG Ball)

    2:14:16 - Outro

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    Hosted by Daniel Tassone, Nicholas Guild & Ryan Clarke.

    Podcast mixed by Daniel Tassone using Garageband.

    Podcast distributed to all major listening apps using Spotify for Podcasters.

    Music credit for this episode: ‘Chase’ [prod. Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay].

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    2 hrs and 15 mins
  • Episode 156 | "Bulldogs the benchmark, Galvin the enemy, Moses the saviour"
    Apr 22 2025

    Lachlan Galvin’s situation at the Wests Tigers keeps deepening as their relationship becomes more and more untenable by the day; Clarkie takes aim at the Canterbury Bulldogs’ calm they have the best fans in the world; and a fan-idea to improve the HIA protocol… Over to the NRL, we witnessed the largest regular season crowd in NRL history, the Bulldogs still undefeated, the Dolphins shock the Storm with 40-straight points, the Panthers finally break their 5-game losing streak, Mitch Moses saves the Eels, and the Titans, Sea Eagles, Knights and Tigers on the slide.. We end our episode with a wrap-up of the Super League Round 8 results and player movement rumours, as well as the Ashes Series selling out both Games 2 & 3 in the UK!

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    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 - Intro

    06:36 - Episode Overview

    09:39 - Clarkie’s “Good Guy of the Week” vs. “Who’s in Guildy’s Bin?”

    13:13 - Bunker Review: Lachlan Galvin vs. Wests Tigers situation worsens

    42:48 - Bunker Review: Are Bulldogs fans really the best in the world?

    54:42 - Bunker Review: New HIA Protocol idea

    59:55 - TSS Tipping + Supercoach money comps [Round 7]

    1:04:00 - NRL Round 7: Dragons def. Manly (Turbo to stop 3-game losing streak?)

    1:15:44 - NRL Round 7: Bulldogs def. Rabbitohs (Crowd record broken; Jai Arrow vs. fan)

    1:28:15 - NRL Round 7: Dolphins def. Storm (40 unanswered points!)

    1:36:43 - NRL Round 7: Warriors def. Broncos (Golden point madness)

    1:48:23 - NRL Round 7: Panthers def. Roosters (Penrith break 5-game losing streak)

    1:56:18 - NRL Round 7: Raiders def. Titans (Hudson Young best 2nd-rower?)

    2:04:55 - NRL Round 7: Sharks def. Knights (Newcastle the worst club right now?)

    2:09:44 - NRL Round 7: Eels def. Tigers (Moses return saves Parra)

    2:25:20 - NRL Rapid Fire Tips: Round 8

    2:29:06 - ATG: Super League Round 8 Results

    2:30:11 - ATG: Super League signing news and rumours (Amone, CNK, JWH, Jai Field)

    2:33:02 - ATG: Ashes Series tickets sold-out for Games 2 & 3

    2:36:35 - Outro

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    Hosted by Daniel Tassone, Nicholas Guild & Ryan Clarke.

    Podcast mixed by Daniel Tassone using Garageband.

    Podcast distributed to all major listening apps using Spotify for Podcasters.

    Music credit for this episode: ‘Chase’ [prod. Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay].

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    2 hrs and 37 mins
  • Episode 155 | "Hate me lad I'm eetswa, but don't be fake"
    Apr 14 2025

    Lachlan Galvin has shocked us all with confirmation he has rejected a $5mil offer to quit the Wests Tigers; where will he end up? Spencer Leniu vs. JT, NRL to buy 33% of Super League, and a possible solution to the Origin eligibility debate as more Origin players defect from the Kangaroos… In NRL land the Panthers have shockingly sunken to their 5th straight loss, Jack Wighton cops worst hip-drop call ever, Parramatta cop 50-pt drubbing (again), and is Adam O’Brien set to be sacked?.. We end our episode with a wrap-up of the Super League Round 7 results and player movement rumours, as well as the Ashes Series being nearly sold-out, and the Women’s game to be scrapped from Vegas in 2026!

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    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:17 - Episode Overview

    03:15 - Clarkie’s “Good Guy of the Week” vs. “Who’s in Guildy’s Bin?”

    07:04 - Tass throws Amy Shark into the Bin!

    11:02 - Bunker Review: Lachlan Galvin will leave the Tigers; Where will he end up?

    29:55 - Bunker Review: Spencer Leniu vs. Johnathan Thurston

    41:57 - Bunker Review: NRL to purchase stake in Super League

    46:02 - Bunker Review: More Kangaroos-defectors; Origin Eligibility Updates

    55:06 - TSS Tipping + Supercoach money comps [Round 6]

    59:48 - NRL Round 6: Dolphins def. Panthers (Penrith lose FIVE IN A ROW!)

    1:11:56 - NRL Round 6: Dragons def. Titans

    1:17:57 - NRL Round 6: Roosters def. Broncos (Upset of the round)

    1:24:23 - NRL Round 6: Sharks def. Manly

    1:31:47 - NRL Round 6: Cowboys def. Rabbitohs (Worst hip-drop call ever?)

    1:45:32 - NRL Round 6: Raiders def. Eels (Parra cop another 50-pt drubbing)

    1:53:26 - NRL Round 6: Storm def. Warriors

    2:00:38 - NRL Round 6: Tigers def. Knights (O’Brien to be sacked?)

    2:11:54 - NRL Rapid Fire Tips: Round 7

    2:17:21 - ATG: Super League Round 7 Results

    2:19:14 - ATG: Super League signing news and rumours (TPJ, Amone, CNK, Sorensen, TMM)

    2:25:35 - ATG: Ashes Series nearly sold-out; 2027 and 2028 IRL fixtures confirmed

    2:27:00 - ATG: Women’s game to be scrapped from LV

    2:28:00 - Outro

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    Hosted by Daniel Tassone, Nicholas Guild & Ryan Clarke.

    Podcast mixed by Daniel Tassone using Garageband.

    Podcast distributed to all major listening apps using Spotify for Podcasters.

    Music credit for this episode: ‘Chase’ [prod. Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay].

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    2 hrs and 29 mins
  • Episode 154 | “The Rugby League world has frozen over”
    Apr 7 2025

    The NRL want to control the agenda on Fox League, Channel 9 and the media? Payne Haas and Tino to defect to Samoa? Where to for eligibility rules for Origin and the International game? Perth Bears to remain in hibernation forever?.. Over to the NRL we are witnessing the unthinkable as the 4x back-to-back premiers suffer their 4th loss in a row, the Bulldogs remain the only undefeated team in 2025, Parra and Dolphins nab their first wins of the season, Raiders score the try of the year, Latrell Mitchell returns with a questionable game-winner, and much more!.. We end our episode with a wrap-up of the Challenge Cup Quarter Finals, as well as updates in the NSW Cup and QLD Cup competitions!

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    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 - Intro

    03:40 - Episode Overview

    05:44 - Bunker Review: NRL wanting to control the media

    19:21 - Bunker Review: Payne Haas and Tino to play for Samoa; Eligibility rules debate

    29:38 - Bunker Review: Perth Bears to remain in hibernation?

    36:18 - TSS Tipping + Supercoach money comps [Round 5]

    38:25 - NRL Round 5: Raiders def. Sharks (Try of the year)

    44:40 - NRL Round 5: Cowboys def. Panthers (Penrith lose four in a row)

    53:10 - NRL Round 5: Rabbitohs def. Roosters (Latrell returns)

    1:03:51 - NRL Round 5: Eels def. Dragons (Parra first win in golden point)

    1:19:05 - NRL Round 5: Dolphins def. Titans (Dolphins first win of season)

    1:26:06 - NRL Round 5: Broncos def. Tigers

    1:33:40 - NRL Round 5: Storm def. Manly (Hughes and Munster show)

    1:41:36 - NRL Round 5: Bulldogs def. Knights (Dogs remain undefeated)

    1:54:07 - NRL Rapid Fire Tips: Round 6

    1:58:44 - ATG: Challenge Cup Quarter Final Results

    2:01:16 - ATG: NSW Cup & QLD Cup Updates

    2:02:52 - Outro

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    ——

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    * rugbyleague.com

    ——

    Hosted by Daniel Tassone, Nicholas Guild & Ryan Clarke.

    Podcast mixed by Daniel Tassone using Garageband.

    Podcast distributed to all major listening apps using Spotify for Podcasters.

    Music credit for this episode: ‘Chase’ [prod. Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay].

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    2 hrs and 4 mins
  • Episode 153 | "Parra don't need Moses, they need Jesus"
    Mar 31 2025

    A massive deep-dive into DCE’s contract fiasco, where he will end up in 2026 and who will replace him at Manly… The head-high crackdown giving off 2021 Magic Round vibes that we predict will ruin Round 5 of the 2025 NRL Season… Jacob Preston an Origin bolter?.. & the return of the Ashes Series between Australia and England for the first time in 22 years!.. Over to the NRL we are experiencing 2012 vibes as the Bulldogs top the ladder as the only undefeated club this season, the Eels languished at the bottom of the ladder (winless along with the Dolphins), Panthers losing three in a row, Dragons upsetting the Storm, and much more!.. We end our episode with a wrap-up of Round 6 of the Super League with plenty of player transfer news and rumours doing the rounds…

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    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 - Intro

    05:00 - Episode Overview

    07:56 - Clarkie’s Good Guy of the Week vs. Who’s in Guildy’s Bin?

    10:33 - Bunker Review: DCE’s contract fiasco, where he will sign and who’ll replace him?

    41:09 - Bunker Review: Head-high crackdown a Magic Round 2021 repeat?

    45:48 - Bunker Review: Jacob Preston an Origin bolter?

    50:37 - Bunker Review: Ashes Series returns for first time since 2003

    54:46 - TSS Tipping + Supercoach money comps [Round 4]

    57:28 - NRL Round 4: Rabbitohs def. Panthers

    1:10:12 - NRL Round 4: Titans def. Roosters

    1:18:15 - NRL Round 4: Broncos def. Dolphins

    1:26:36 - NRL Round 4: Dragons def. Storm

    1:37:35 - NRL Round 4: Cowboys def. Raiders

    1:45:27 - NRL Round 4: Bulldogs def. Storm

    1:54:02 - NRL Round 4: Manly def. Eels

    2:04:46 - NRL Round 4: Warriors def. Tigers

    2:15:48 - NRL Rapid Fire Tips: Round 5

    2:19:39 - ATG: Super League Round 6 Results

    2:21:25 - ATG: Super League signing news and rumours

    2:26:28 - ATG: Men’s RLWC 2026 Qualifiers confirmed

    2:27:18 - Outro

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    * Best Sport 2.0

    * Good Guys Mowing

    * rugbyleague.com

    ——

    Hosted by Daniel Tassone, Nicholas Guild & Ryan Clarke.

    Podcast mixed by Daniel Tassone using Garageband.

    Podcast distributed to all major listening apps using Spotify for Podcasters.

    Music credit for this episode: ‘Chase’ [prod. Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay].

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    2 hrs and 29 mins
  • Episode 152 | "Will DCE actually leave Manly this time?"
    Mar 24 2025

    Clarkie takes over the reigns as host as him and Guildy discuss the explosive news that DCE will leave Manly at the end of 2025… The boys also discuss the NRL Round 3 results before heading into our fan-favourite “Bunker Review segment” where Guildy blind-ranks halfbacks.

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    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 - Intro

    02:00 - Episode Overview

    03:00 - Clarkie’s Good Guy of the Week vs. Who’s in Guildy’s Bin?

    04:30 - DCE to leave the Manly Sea Eagles?

    07:23 - TSS Tipping + Supercoach money comps [Round 3]

    08:55 - NRL Round 3: Storm def. Panthers (GF rematch)

    15:26 - NRL Round 3: Warriors def. Roosters

    21:56 - NRL Round 3: Broncos def. Cowboys (QLD derby)

    29:28 - NRL Round 3: Sharks def. Rabbitohs

    41:22 - NRL Round 3: Tigers def. Dolphins

    52:31 - NRL Round 3: Titans def. Knights

    57:58 - NRL Round 3: Bulldogs def. Eels

    1:07:03 - NRL Round 3: Manly def. Raiders

    1:15:51 - NRL Rapid Fire Tips: Round 4

    1:19:50 - ATG: Super League Round 5 Results

    1:21:06 - Bunker Review: Blind-ranking halfbacks

    1:23:23 - Outro

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    ——

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    * Best Sport 2.0

    * Good Guys Mowing

    * rugbyleague.com

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    Hosted by Daniel Tassone, Nicholas Guild & Ryan Clarke.

    Podcast mixed by Daniel Tassone using Garageband.

    Podcast distributed to all major listening apps using Spotify for Podcasters.

    Music credit for this episode: ‘Chase’ [prod. Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay].

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Episode 151 | “You’re lying if you say you got a full round this week”
    Mar 17 2025

    What a difference a week makes… we guarantee NOBODY would have tipped all 3 of the Warriors, Roosters and Raiders to win the upset in their matches, but they did… Plenty on the agenda this week with Dylan Brown signing with the Knights and Parra setting their sights on Lachie Galvin, Todd Payten set to be sacked as Cowboys coach, and multiple injuries in Edwards, Kikau, Burton, DCE and Turbo… In our fan-favourite “Bunker Review segment”, Tass conducts the HIA test on Guildy.

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    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 - Intro + TSS Tipping money comp [Round 2]

    05:30 - Guildy’s ‘player names’ challenge [Week 2]

    06:35 - Tass’ ‘no-swearing’ challenge [Week 1]

    08:21 - Episode Overview

    10:27 - Clarkie’s Good Guy of the Week vs. Who’s in Guildy’s Bin?

    15:22 - TSS Supercoach money comp [Round 2]

    17:36 - NRL Round 2: Knights def. Dolphins (Dylan Brown signs with Knights)

    35:32 - NRL Round 2: Warriors def. Manly (Turbo and DCE injured)

    46:22 - NRL Round 2: Roosters def. Panthers (2nd biggest upset in history)

    1:03:03 - NRL Round 2: Rabbitohs def. Dragons (Klemmer and Ravalawa sign with new clubs)

    1:18:15 - NRL Round 2: Sharks def. Cowboys (Todd Payten to be sacked?)

    1:28:04 - NRL Round 2: Raiders def. Broncos (Ambush in Canberra)

    1:36:31 - NRL Round 2: Tigers def. Eels (Galvin targeted by Parra?)

    1:49:12 - NRL Round 2: Bulldogs def. Titans (Burton and Kikau injured)

    1:56:58 - NRL Rapid Fire Tips: Round 3

    2:01:41 - ATG: Challenge Cup Round of 16 Results

    2:03:07 - ATG: Super League set to be sold to NRL

    2:05:04 - Bunker Review: Guildy undertakes the HIA test

    2:11:24 - Outro

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    ——

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    * Good Guys Mowing

    * rugbyleague.com

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    Hosted by Daniel Tassone, Nicholas Guild & Ryan Clarke.

    Podcast mixed by Daniel Tassone using Garageband.

    Podcast distributed to all major listening apps using Spotify for Podcasters.

    Music credit for this episode: ‘Chase’ [prod. Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay].

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    2 hrs and 13 mins
  • Episode 150 | “Look away Roosters, Cowboys and Eels fans…”
    Mar 10 2025

    Round One of the NRL threw up some big scorelines for the Broncos, Sea Eagles and Storm who respectively annihilated their opponents in the Roosters, Cowboys and Eels… The boys also discuss the NRL’s decision to relocate the Dolphins game during Cyclone Alfred, as well as Brandon Smith, David Klemmer and Dylan Brown looking set to move clubs… In our fan-favourite “Bunker Review segment”, Tass conducts the HIA test on Clarkie.

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    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:27 - NRL copy The Sideline Story social media

    03:03 - Episode Overview

    04:37 - Clarkie’s Good Guy of the Week vs. Who’s in Guildy’s Bin?

    08:05 - TSS Tipping and Supercoach Money-Comps [Round 1]

    10:07 - NRL Round 1: Broncos def. Roosters (Brandon Smith to Rabbitohs?)

    20:17 - NRL Round 1: Knights def. Tigers (Dylan Brown set to sign $13m deal with Knights)

    31:33 - NRL Round 1: Rabbitohs def. Dolphins (Yay or Nay for Cyclone Alfred game relocation?)

    45:28 - NRL Round 1: Bulldogs def. Dragons (Did Critta deserve a sinbin?)

    57:58 - NRL Round 1: Manly def. Cowboys (Turbo brilliance)

    1:04:13 - NRL Round 1: Storm def. Eels (50-point curse)

    1:11:37 - NRL Rapid Fire Tips: Round 2

    1:13:52 - ATG: Super League Round 4 Results

    1:17:03 - Bunker Review: Clarkie undertakes the HIA test

    1:24:00 - Outro

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    Click the link to follow us on Instagram, Facebook & TikTok, check out our sponsors, or to listen on your preferred podcasting platform:

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    ——

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    * Best Sport 2.0

    * Good Guys Mowing

    * rugbyleague.com

    ——

    Hosted by Daniel Tassone, Nicholas Guild & Ryan Clarke.

    Podcast mixed by Daniel Tassone using Garageband.

    Podcast distributed to all major listening apps using Spotify for Podcasters.

    Music credit for this episode: ‘Chase’ [prod. Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay].

    ——

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    © The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast, 2021.

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    1 hr and 25 mins
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