Brien Seeney, better known online as NRL Physio, joins the boys to talk about the Dolphins inaugural season, how they're finding their feet and whether or not Wayne Bennett still has his aura. <br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

SEN producer Nathan Brookes joins us for a Dragons preview that was recorded BEFORE the Charity Shield disaster. And yet, it's still quite pessimistic.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Up next is last year's beaten grand finalists, the Parramatta Eels! Mitch Clarke from The Cumberland Throw joins the boys to discuss a possible grand final hangover, how they'll deal with losing a couple of key players, and plenty more.&nbsp;<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

We roll on with Coal Train Cup champion Em Sprouster coming on to chat all things Storm - will this finally be the year that they take a huge step back?&nbsp;<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Long-time friend of the show Harry Ramage joins us to preview the Newcastle Knights, including the acquisition of Jackson Hastings, Adam O'Brien's future and plenty more! <br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

We roll on with the Titans preview, sitting down with Sportsbet's Chris Chard to discuss all things Gold Coast, including the David Fifita situation, Justin Holbrook's tenure and plenty more!<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

From the top to the bottom, we switch now to last year's wooden spooners, the Wests Tigers - and this time around for Tigers diehard Simon, the switch is set to 'optimistic' rather than 'pessimistic'. <br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>We roll on with team-by-team previews, and next up is the defending back-to-back premiers.</p><br><p>Joining the show to gloat/analyse the situation is Ben Quagliata, discussing whether or not they can pull off the threepeat, how to replace some of those key players that have left, and plenty more. </p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Team-by-team previews are back for 2023!</p><br><p>First cab off the rank is the Manly Sea Eagles, with Joe Barton from the Daily Telegraph joining to discuss Tom Trbojevic, Anthony Seibold, and plenty more. </p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>The boys are back! </p><br><p>After a long, long off-season and probably the biggest gap between shows since the pod started, Mitch and Matt are joined by Nick Campton to catch you up on the a few bits of news, as well as everything new for Boom Rookies in 2023. </p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Well, we did it. We made it to the end of another Rugby League season.</p><br><p>In this episode, Mitch and Matt review all 3 grand finals from Sunday, fawn over how good the Panthers are, and answer all of your questions too, jamming Question Time in as one.</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Well, it's the final episode of Grand Final week, and who better to join us than TV's Own, ABC's own and Rugby League's Own Nick Campton (@Campo37) as we preview the State Championship, NRLW and NRL Grand Finals this coming Sunday<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>It's time for another Question Time!</p><br><p>This week;</p><ul><li>#RookieTakes</li><li>who cares about the players, what are both of your grand final routines? do you have any traditions that you stick to (venue, food, people) or does it change each year?</li><li>What are your three favourite grand final or championship games in any sport?</li><li>What is your favourite NRL grand final that doesn't include your team?</li><li>Using only players from grand final winning teams of the first decade of this century (2000-2009), give us your team of the noughties.</li><li>What is the best Grand Final watching meal / snack / drink?</li></ul><p><br></p><br><p>Support us on Patreon at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nrlboomrookies" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/nrlboomrookies</a></p><br><p>Buy merch at: <a href="https://rugbyleaguemerch.com/collections/boom-rookies" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://rugbyleaguemerch.com/collections/boom-rookies</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Day 2 of Grand Final week as the Boys are joined by the returning Ben Quagliata (@bensquag) from Beyond The Fence to discuss his Penrith Panthers' continued dominance, the seasons they've had, their chances this Sunday, what their future beholds without Api and Viliame, and where the game will be won or lost. <br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Day 2 of Grand Final week as the Boys are joined by the long awaited return of Mary K, from Ladies Who League (@LadiesWhoLeague) to discuss her beloved Eels (both sides!), the seasons they've had, their chances this Sunday, and what the team means to Mary amongst other random chat + bonus 09 vibes.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Well, it's Grand final week, again, so we're here to hopefully give you daily content up to the big dance.</p><br><p>This episode, we go over the NRL Preliminary Finals as the Eels advanced past the Cowboys and the Panthers took down Bungard's Rabbitohs.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>It's time for another Question Time!</p><br><p>This week;</p><ul><li>#RookieTakes</li><li>Who is the player from your club's history that you wish could've won a premiership with the club?</li><li>What are undervalued things to watch and what are things to ignore for each team this weekend?</li><li>Is there a halfback in the NRL that WOULDN'T win the man of steel?</li><li>Which club signing Brodie Croft on big money would you personally find funniest?</li><li>Looking at how the narrative has changed around Souths halfback. What media narrative’s have impacted the game? </li></ul><p><br></p><p>Support us on Patreon at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nrlboomrookies" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/nrlboomrookies</a></p><br><p>Buy merch at: <a href="https://rugbyleaguemerch.com/collections/boom-rookies" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://rugbyleaguemerch.com/collections/boom-rookies</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>We're here with another weekly wrap as Mitch and Matt break down Finals Week 2 of the 2022 NRL season!</p><br><p>Featuring in today's episode;</p><ul><li>Parramatta getting over the hump</li><li>Raiders humbled</li><li>Sharks prove all of the doubters right</li><li>Bunnies make their 5th consecutive prelim</li><li>Will the Eels bake in Townsville?</li><li>Can Souths beat Penrith in the finals again?</li><li>NRLW</li><li>Other news and notes</li></ul><p><br></p><p>And much, much more.</p><br><p>Support us on Patreon at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nrlboomrookies" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/nrlboomrookies</a></p><br><p>Buy merch at: <a href="https://rugbyleaguemerch.com/collections/boom-rookies" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://rugbyleaguemerch.com/collections/boom-rookies</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>It's time for another Question Time!</p><br><p>This week;</p><ul><li>#RookieTakes</li><li>Most embarrassing sporting superstitions, own or others </li><li>Name an NRL Conspiracy you believe in</li><li>Only selecting from players who have played fullback for the Storm. What’s your spine and backline? </li><li>How old is Matthew Timoko if Cameron Munster is his son?</li><li>Is Optional Defense the ultimate addition to Finals Footy?</li><li>what title are you taking from your mum?</li><li>Question for Campo - the Raiders 2022 NRL Premiership campaign seems to have the momentum of a runaway freight train. Why are we so popular?</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Support us on Patreon at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nrlboomrookies" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/nrlboomrookies</a></p><br><p>Buy merch at: <a href="https://rugbyleaguemerch.com/collections/boom-rookies" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://rugbyleaguemerch.com/collections/boom-rookies</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>We're here with another weekly wrap as Mitch and Matt are joined by fan favourite, TV's own Nick Campton (@Campo37) to break down the first week of the NRL Finals Series</p><br><p>Featuring in today's episode;</p><ul><li>The Panthers bludgeon the Eels</li><li>The Raiders continue their Melbourne Hoodoo</li><li>Campo's Green Machine thoughts</li><li>Where to for the Storm?</li><li>Val Holmes kicks a banger to secure the Cowboys first home final</li><li>Souths win a game that somewhat resembled rugby league</li><li>NRLW</li><li>Predicting next week's finals</li><li>Other news and notes</li></ul><p><br></p><p>And much, much more.</p><br><p>Support us on Patreon at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nrlboomrookies" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/nrlboomrookies</a></p><br><p>Buy merch at: <a href="https://rugbyleaguemerch.com/collections/boom-rookies" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://rugbyleaguemerch.com/collections/boom-rookies</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>It's time for another Question Time!</p><br><p>This week;</p><ul><li>NRLW</li><li>Coal Train Cup winner Em Sprouster joins the show</li><li>#RookieTakes</li><li>Are people sleeping on the Cows &amp; Sharks? I've heard "possible premier" buzz about basically every other top 8 team but them</li><li>NRL fans are obsessed with refs &amp; player salaries. NBA fans are obsessed with the GOAT debate. What annoys you about these or other sport fans?</li><li>Who had the bigger self-inflicted implosion: The Brisbane Broncos or CM Punk?</li><li>Who's taking the bigger L's lately? The Brisbane Broncos or CM Punk?</li><li>What are some of your favourite speeches or monologues in movies?</li><li>What's your favourite Disney movie soundtrack (2010 onwards), and your favourite all-time?</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Support us on Patreon at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nrlboomrookies" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/nrlboomrookies</a></p><br><p>Buy merch at: <a href="https://rugbyleaguemerch.com/collections/boom-rookies" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://rugbyleaguemerch.com/collections/boom-rookies</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>We're here with another weekly wrap as Mitch and Matt break down round 25 of the 2022 NRL season!</p><br><p>Featuring in today's episode;</p><ul><li>The pain ends for 50% of us</li><li>The Eels steal a top 4 spot from the Storm</li><li>The Broncos season officially ends</li><li>The Roosters open Allianz with a W</li><li>The team of the podcast, the Canberra Raiders, thump former team of the podcast</li><li>All the other games</li><li>Picking the first week of the finals </li><li>NRLW</li><li>Other news and notes</li></ul><p><br></p><p>And much, much more.</p><br><p>Support us on Patreon at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nrlboomrookies" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/nrlboomrookies</a></p><br><p>Buy merch at: <a href="https://rugbyleaguemerch.com/collections/boom-rookies" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://rugbyleaguemerch.com/collections/boom-rookies</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>It's time for another Question Time!</p><br><p>This week;</p><ul><li>NRLW</li><li>Coal Train Cup</li><li>#RookieTakes</li><li>Can Broncos contest for a premiership with Walters and Paix at 9 or do they need look elsewhere?</li><li>Did anyone have "Matt Moylan and Nicho Hynes form one of the most complimentary halves combinations in the comp" on their bingo card at the start of this year, and is their play together the best argument for Craig Fitzgibbon to win Dally M coach of the year?</li><li>What are your top 3 favourite field goals of all time from non-spine players? </li><li>Who's taking the bigger L's lately? The Brisbane Broncos or CM Punk?</li><li>What are some of your favourite speeches or monologues in movies? </li><li>What's your favourite Disney movie soundtrack (2010 onwards), and your favourite all-time?</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Support us on Patreon at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nrlboomrookies" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/nrlboomrookies</a></p><br><p>Buy merch at: <a href="https://rugbyleaguemerch.com/collections/boom-rookies" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://rugbyleaguemerch.com/collections/boom-rookies</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>We're here with another weekly wrap as Mitch and Matt break down round 24 of the 2022 NRL season!</p><br><p>Featuring in today's episode;</p><ul><li>Souths lock up their finals campaign</li><li>Broncos break Mitch again, again</li><li>The Roosters beat the Storm, lock up finals</li><li>Raiders dust Manly, lock up finals?</li><li>Other games also happened, I guess</li><li>Mitch is a little sick, hopefully more on the Question Time pod tomorrow</li><li>Other news and notes</li></ul><p><br></p><p>And much, much more.</p><br><p>Support us on Patreon at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nrlboomrookies" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/nrlboomrookies</a></p><br><p>Buy merch at: <a href="https://rugbyleaguemerch.com/collections/boom-rookies" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://rugbyleaguemerch.com/collections/boom-rookies</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>It's time for another Question Time!</p><br><p>This week;</p><ul><li>Coal Train Cup</li><li>#RookieTakes</li><li>Who are some of the players you wrote off as ever being able to be decent first graders that you were very wrong about? </li><li>What is your top 3 favourite post try celebrations? </li><li>Looking at the current top 8, which one player in each team could be awarded the ‘Neville Longbottom’ trophy at seasons end? (Basically, an underrated player who is critical to success) </li><li>What is your first rugby league memory?</li><li>Which 5 guest podcast hosts would you drip feed over 5 social media platforms?</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Support us on Patreon at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nrlboomrookies" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/nrlboomrookies</a></p><br><p>Buy merch at: <a href="https://rugbyleaguemerch.com/collections/boom-rookies" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://rugbyleaguemerch.com/collections/boom-rookies</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>