NRL Boom Rookies

We are Boom Rookies, ESPN's rugby league podcast hosted by ABC sports writer Nick Campton and ESPN columnist Matt Bungard.

If you're look for something beyond the regular take cycle of the sport, Boom Rookies provides game-by-game analysis and previews, delves into the bigger issues of the sport, and still leaves plenty of time to indulge in some good old-fashioned footy buffoonery. From Monday's weekly recap to Friday's preview show, there's plenty of the kind of footy chat that Dave 'Coal Train' Taylor would be proud of.

So if you're a front rower with a halfback's skills, a battler who never quite made it, or just a keyboard warrior looking for ammunition in your next rugby league debate, look no further - because we've got you covered.

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Weekly Wrap - 60 Vibes
<p>We're here with another weekly wrap as Mitch and Matt break down round 23 of the 2022 NRL season!</p><br><p>Featuring in today's episode;</p><ul><li>Souths lose another close game</li><li>Broncos break Mitch again</li><li>Tigers flogged by 70</li><li>Knights blow lead over the Raiders</li><li>Top 8 race still on despite dud games</li><li>NRLW returns</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>
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Question Time - Hasler's Horcrux
<p>It's time for another Question Time!</p><br><p>This week;</p><ul><li>Coal Train Cup</li><li>#RookieTakes</li><li>Name an All-NRL era 13 team</li><li>We have discovered a BBQ, and a Rainbow, are two of the three Horcrux’s in the NRL, what is the third? </li><li>When have you been carried by somebody in a video game or sport?</li><li>If Des really is gone after a Manly loss today/end of the season, where to for him now?</li><li>Is Melbourne playing Cameorn Munster at fullback a tribute to Justin Hodges or a disgusting attempt to hijack the 06 vibes around the place?</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>
57 min
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Weekly Wrap - Friend to Air TV
<p>We're here with another weekly wrap as Mitch and Matt break down round 22 of the 2022 NRL season!</p><br><p>Featuring in today's episode;</p><ul><li>Souths coming in hot</li><li>Broncos back in winner's circle</li><li>Does the Storm win over Penrith matter?</li><li>Is anyone actually good?</li><li>How's the finals shake out?</li><li>New Zealand team... Good in New Zealand?</li><li>NRLW is back</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>
74 min
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Question Time - Reptile Merchants
<p>It's time for another Question Time!</p><br><p>This week;</p><ul><li>Paul Green's tragic passing</li><li>Manase Fainu found guilty</li><li>Coal Train Cup</li><li>#RookieTakes</li><li>Who are some of the corniest athletes/coaches in sport and are any of them cornier than Russell Wilson? </li><li>If you could only watch 1 movie for the rest of your life what would it be?</li><li>What are your top three movie or TV dogs? </li><li>In honour of Dylan Edwards' 100th game who would be in your Merchants 17 and why? </li><li>Which NRL Big Man is most likely to grill on the roof?</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>
72 min
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Weekly Wrap - Giving it Maximum Rugby League
<p>We're here with another weekly wrap as Mitch and Matt break down round 20 of the 2022 NRL season!</p><br><p>Featuring in today's episode;</p><ul><li>Weak-gutted dogs and 12 year grudges</li><li>Broncos lose their 2nd in a row</li><li>Souths put the Warriors to the sword</li><li>Papali'i won't commit to the Tigers for some reason</li><li>Katoa to the Warriors?</li><li>Top 8 predictions and why everyone is wrong</li><li>Manly and Parramatta play out a cracker</li><li>Other games happened too </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>
67 min
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Question Time - Tom Flegler Glass Shatters
<p>It's time for another Question Time!</p><br><p>This week;</p><ul><li>Coal Train Cup</li><li>#RookieTakes</li><li>David Klemmer and the Knights</li><li>Having lost their last three match ups and last three home games against the Wests Tigers, would it now be fair to say the Brisbane Broncos fear them?</li><li>Is the Comp now wide open? Or have the Panthers given everyone false hope where they'll resume kicking the shit outta teams come finals?</li><li>Who had the biggest shoes to fill once their predecessor had left in both the NRL and in all sports? </li><li>Should interchanges have to run down a ramp like WWE?</li><li>Clock counting up or clock counting down?</li><li>Are Sharks now a guarantee for grand final winners, as the only team to overcome having fewer Latrells than the other team?</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>
45 min
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Weekly Wrap - 05 Vibes
<p>We're here with another weekly wrap as Mitch and Matt break down round 20 of the 2022 NRL season!</p><br><p>Featuring in today's episode;</p><ul><li>What do we think of the August 1st deadline?</li><li>NSW stadium debacle continues</li><li>Manly turn up without the 7, Roosters disappoint</li><li>Latrell disengages</li><li>The Tigers make it 4 on the trot vs the Broncos</li><li>The Warriors the 2nd worst 5 win team ever?</li><li>The Knights the worst Knights team since the last bad Knights team?</li><li>Lots of good games all round</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>
66 min
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Question Time - Jackyll & Hyde
<p>It's time for another Question Time!</p><br><p>This week;</p><ul><li>Coal Train Cup</li><li>#RookieTakes</li><li>Has there been a more controversial week in the history of the NRL?</li><li>Best South Park songs ever?</li><li>What are some of NRL’s biggest sliding doors moments, or alternative universes?</li><li>If both Souths and Brisbane weren't in the NRL and had never existed, which team would you support and why?</li><li>Who would win in a fight? The GST banner guy or the giggity roosters sign guy?</li><li>Is Sunday the Day the Vibes Died?</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><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>
82 min
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Weekly Wrap - 0 Days Without Incident
<p>We're here with another weekly wrap as Mitch and Matt break down round 19 of the 2022 NRL season!</p><br><p>Featuring in today's episode;</p><ul><li>The Manly Sea Eagles decided to play in a pride jersey - chaos ensues</li><li>Dean Rob, of We Was Robbed fame, joins us for a discussion of another kind</li><li>The Tigers stake a claim to one of the more genuine rorts of all time</li><li>The Kevolution rolls on</li><li>xTrellMit delivers another W</li><li>The Storm lose their 4th in a row</li><li>The Sharks give the Panthers a scare</li><li>Lots of good games all round</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>
78 min
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Question Time - The Laughing Factory
<p>It's time for another Question Time!</p><br><p>This week;</p><ul><li>Coal Train Cup</li><li>#RookieTakes</li><li>What is each teams most iconic jersey sponsor? </li><li>Would you say Qld just gets all sports after Cam Smith wins the Open?</li><li>Favourite ever line/s from the Simpsons?</li><li>Is Ryan Papenhuyzen one of the most unfortunate blokes in terms of a talent to long-term injury ratio?</li><li>Ben Hunt, king amongst men (and a whole lot of princes)</li><li>Is it fair to make the Melbourne Storm play their supposed ‘home’ games against the Canberra Raiders at AAMI Park, a noted home ground of The Milk?</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><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>
63 min
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Weekly Wrap - ThewBun & ChellDoy
<p>We're here with another weekly wrap as Mitch and Matt break down round 18 of the 2022 NRL season!</p><br><p>Featuring in today's episode;</p><ul><li>Tim Sheens &amp; Benji Marshall back to the Tigers, again, but it's totally gonna work this time</li><li>Victor The Deflector </li><li>Eels done with Arthur?</li><li>Anthony Griffin, Moneyballed?</li><li>Adam O'Brien punches a fan</li><li>Are the Storm cooked?</li><li>The Kevolution rolls on (ask Yvonne)</li><li>Latrell Mitchell puts the team on his back </li><li>Lots of good games all round</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>
75 min
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Question Time - GOOOOO DOZER
<p>It's time for another Question Time!</p><br><p>This week;</p><ul><li>Glorious State of Origin Game III review, as Queensland gets Origin once again </li><li>Ben Hunt, king amongst men (and a whole lot of princes)</li><li>Is Ben Hunt redeemed? Ponga's greatest performance? </li><li>Jarome Luai might be the games biggest fraud. At least at a representative level. Discuss.</li><li>Keeping with the theme of classic games. What are your classic video games? </li><li>What are your top 3 favourite series decider games of all time? </li><li>With Cam Smith showing partiality to the great Dozer in riding him home to win on Wednesday night, what are some of your favourite, most biased pieces of commentary in sport?</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><p>Link to Game Day squads to use Promo Code BOOMROOKIES for 20% off at check out - <a href="https://support.gamedaysquad.com.au/docs/purchasing-a-pack-using-a-gds-partners-promo-code/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://support.gamedaysquad.com.au/docs/purchasing-a-pack-using-a-gds-partners-promo-code/</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>
87 min
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Weekly Wrap - Contract Clint
<p>We're here with another weekly wrap as Mitch and Matt break down round 17 of the 2022 NRL season!</p><br><p>Featuring in today's episode;</p><ul><li>Walsh to the Broncos confirmed</li><li>The Sharks take it to the Storm</li><li>Souths come back to beat the Knights &amp; Latrell is a bad wittle boy</li><li>Luke Brooks is still the Tigers 6 - expected results ensue </li><li>The Old Baby Broncos demolish the Dragons</li><li>Tim Sheens next Tigers coach?</li><li>Origin Game 3 Preview</li><li>Bungard did a thing with Cam Smith &amp; Johnathan Thurston </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><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>
83 min
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Question Time - You Can Pong, But You Can't Beer
<p>It's time for another Question Time!</p><br><p>This week;</p><ul><li>#RookieTakes</li><li>Coal Train Cup picks</li><li>CNK leaves Canberra as one of the most beloved players in the club's recent years (except by lunatics on the Greenhouse) - to that end, who is your most beloved player who played less than 75 games at your club?</li><li>What three past sporting events/matches do wish you watched live and attended? Any sport and any era.</li><li>What would your WWE entrance song be?</li><li>Currently watching "All Dogs Go To Heaven" for family movie night. What old movies have you gone back to, to discover they were complete trash?</li><li>Can you rank the flavours of M&amp;Ms from GOAT to trash?</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><p>Link to Game Day squads to use Promo Code BOOMROOKIES for 20% off at check out - <a href="https://support.gamedaysquad.com.au/docs/purchasing-a-pack-using-a-gds-partners-promo-code/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://support.gamedaysquad.com.au/docs/purchasing-a-pack-using-a-gds-partners-promo-code/</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>
60 min
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Weekly Wrap - Eddie Five Tries
<p>We're here with another weekly wrap as Mitch and Matt break down round 16 of the 2022 NRL season!</p><br><p>Featuring in today's episode;</p><ul><li>Walsh to the Broncos? CNK to the Warriors</li><li>Penrith Panthers in a tier of their own</li><li>Souths back?</li><li>Broncos lose two in a row, more players</li><li>Dave Fifita ignored for Origin, and others Maroons + Blues chat</li><li>Storm on the slide? </li><li>Andrew Webster to the Warriors? </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><p>Link to Game Day squads to use Promo Code BOOMROOKIES for 20% off at check out - <a href="https://support.gamedaysquad.com.au/docs/purchasing-a-pack-using-a-gds-partners-promo-code/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://support.gamedaysquad.com.au/docs/purchasing-a-pack-using-a-gds-partners-promo-code/</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>
84 min
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Question Time - The Battery Store
<p>It's time for another Question Time!</p><br><p>This week;</p><ul><li>#RookieTakes</li><li>Coal Train Cup picks</li><li>What was the best daytime TV to watch?</li><li>Do we have any plans or desire to go to the UK for the World Cup?</li><li>Who is your favourite journeyman (a player who has played for multiple clubs) in the NRL and in all sports?</li><li>Can you talk us through the feelings you had when Matt Burton put up a bomb so high it threatened the lives of nearby air passengers?</li><li>Was PNG's win over Fiji more than the result of AJ at fullback or Naiqama at halfback?</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><p>Link to Game Day squads to use Promo Code BOOMROOKIES for 20% off at check out - <a href="https://support.gamedaysquad.com.au/docs/purchasing-a-pack-using-a-gds-partners-promo-code/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://support.gamedaysquad.com.au/docs/purchasing-a-pack-using-a-gds-partners-promo-code/</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>
64 min
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Weekly Wrap - Club Statement, We Didn't Want Ci...
<p>We're here with another weekly wrap as Mitch and Matt break down the one and only Rep Round of the 2022 season!</p><br><p>Featuring in today's episode;</p><ul><li>Origin breakdown</li><li>Why all Cleary this, Trbojevic that, why no Tedesco this, Burton that?</li><li>David Mead's perfect PNG farewell</li><li>Josh Schuster taking the piss</li><li>Kiwis - World Cup favourites?</li><li>Women's Origin and a new cult hero?</li><li>Why did the Tigers state Ciraldo rejected them?</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><p>Link to Game Day squads to use Promo Code BOOMROOKIES for 20% off at check out - <a href="https://support.gamedaysquad.com.au/docs/purchasing-a-pack-using-a-gds-partners-promo-code/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://support.gamedaysquad.com.au/docs/purchasing-a-pack-using-a-gds-partners-promo-code/</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>
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Question Time - The Kurri & Cessnock Centre of ...
<p>It's time for another Question Time!</p><br><p>This week;</p><ul><li>#RookieTakes</li><li>Luciano leaving the Tigers and the precedent being set</li><li>Favourite ever intercept try?</li><li>Teams &amp; players you hate from the leagues you follow and why?</li><li>Rafa Nadal recently won the French Open for the 14th time. His record at this tournament is 112-3. It's hard to make comparisons to team sports but is there any sporting comparison that even comes close to this level of domination? </li><li>Given what we’ve seen from the Bulldogs over the last few weeks, is there a chance they just stick with Mick Potter as head coach?</li><li> Should PVL be upset that his efforts to grow the game internationally have been overshadowed by a cartoon dog?</li><li>What is your favourite shopping centre in Sydney?</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><p>Link to Game Day squads to use Promo Code BOOMROOKIES for 20% off at check out - <a href="https://support.gamedaysquad.com.au/docs/purchasing-a-pack-using-a-gds-partners-promo-code/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://support.gamedaysquad.com.au/docs/purchasing-a-pack-using-a-gds-partners-promo-code/</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>
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Weekly Wrap - Poison OAK, Of a Different Kind f...
<p>We're here with another weekly wrap as TV's Own Fan Favourite Nick Campton (@Campo37, and also from the ABC) joins Mitch and Matt break down Round 15 of the 2022 NRL season.</p><br><p>Featuring in today's episode;</p><ul><li>Too Much Lachlan Ilias chat, again</li><li>Storm beat the Broncos, again</li><li>The Raiders steal a game and Tapine is awesome </li><li>Mick Potter, worthy of retention?</li><li>Luke Brooks, finally dropped?</li><li>Freddy gets nuts with his Origin side</li><li>Origin Preview</li><li>International footy previews! How good!</li><li>Women's Origin too </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><p>Link to Game Day squads to use Promo Code BOOMROOKIES for 20% off at check out - <a href="https://support.gamedaysquad.com.au/docs/purchasing-a-pack-using-a-gds-partners-promo-code/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://support.gamedaysquad.com.au/docs/purchasing-a-pack-using-a-gds-partners-promo-code/</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>
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Question Time - Left In The Lurch Leilua
<p>It's time for another Question Time!</p><br><p>This week;</p><ul><li>#RookieTakes</li><li>Coal Train Cup picks</li><li>International footy is back</li><li>Luciano leaving the Tigers and the precedent being set </li><li>In 2014 Nathan Brown coached St Helens to the SL premiership. WTF happened?</li><li>In 2001, Sol Campbell signed for rival club Arsenal which fans labelled him 'Judas' as he had previously played for Tottenham. What are the top 'Judas' signings in the NRL and in all sports?</li><li>If the NRL had transfer fees for player signings, which past players moves would have broken transfer records?</li><li>What is the oldest age group that you and your mates could beat the Australian national team in a game of basketball? Eg could you and your mates beat the Australian Under 13s/14s national basketball team?</li><li>Is Graham Arnold the best coach in sport?</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><p>Link to Game Day squads to use Promo Code BOOMROOKIES for 20% off at check out - <a href="https://support.gamedaysquad.com.au/docs/purchasing-a-pack-using-a-gds-partners-promo-code/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://support.gamedaysquad.com.au/docs/purchasing-a-pack-using-a-gds-partners-promo-code/</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>
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Weekly Wrap - Uphill Nerds
<p>We're here with another weekly wrap as Mitch and Matt break down Round 14 of the 2022 NRL season.</p><br><p>Featuring in today's episode;</p><ul><li>Alex Johnston moves 3 tries closer to Irvine</li><li>The Broncos won, but at what cost?</li><li>Long road ahead this season for the Tigers</li><li>Spoon battle is well and truly on</li><li>Bulldogs best win in years</li><li>Titans gonna Titan</li><li>NRLW expansion</li><li>The Socceroos are through to the World Cup</li><li>Other news and notes</li></ul><p><br></p><p>And much, much more.</p><br><p>Support us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/nrlboomrookies</p><br><p>Link to Game Day squads to use Promo Code BOOMROOKIES for 20% off at check out - <a href="https://support.gamedaysquad.com.au/docs/purchasing-a-pack-using-a-gds-partners-promo-code/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://support.gamedaysquad.com.au/docs/purchasing-a-pack-using-a-gds-partners-promo-code/</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>
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State Of Origin Game I Recap - King Cam, Prince...
<p>You know what it is - Queensland won Game I in enemy territory, they just get the format don't they!?, and Mitch and Matt are here to breakdown the game as well as answer a few of your fan questions. </p><br><p><br></p><p>Support us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/nrlboomrookies</p><br><p>Link to Game Day squads to use Promo Code BOOMROOKIES for 20% off at check out - <a href="https://support.gamedaysquad.com.au/docs/purchasing-a-pack-using-a-gds-partners-promo-code/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://support.gamedaysquad.com.au/docs/purchasing-a-pack-using-a-gds-partners-promo-code/</a></p><br><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>
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Weekly Wrap & State Of Origin Preview - Interce...
<p>We're here with another weekly wrap as Mitch and Matt are joined by our good friend Ando (@Ando4285) to break down Round 13 of the 2022 NRL season AND preview State of Origin Game 1</p><br><p>Featuring in today's episode;</p><ul><li>Thoughts on the bye round of footy</li><li>Why is Luke Keary?</li><li>Browny Gone?</li><li>Latrell, also gone?</li><li>PVL, Chairman of selectors</li><li>All 3 of us pick our 3 best Origin series of all time (with bonus Rabs!)</li><li>Predicting the Origin Game 1</li><li>Discussing the Women's Origin squads so far</li><li>There's 19s Origin now too</li><li>NRL game break downs</li><li>Other news and notes</li></ul><p><br></p><p>And much, much more.</p><br><p>Support us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/nrlboomrookies</p><br><p>Link to Game Day squads to use Promo Code BOOMROOKIES for 20% off at check out - <a href="https://support.gamedaysquad.com.au/docs/purchasing-a-pack-using-a-gds-partners-promo-code/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://support.gamedaysquad.com.au/docs/purchasing-a-pack-using-a-gds-partners-promo-code/</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>
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Question Time - He Got That Him In The Dawg
<p>It's time for another Question Time!</p><br><p>This week;</p><ul><li>#RookieTakes</li><li>Coal Train Cup picks</li><li>Do you think the slump in form a lot of the top teams have had is due to lack of lower grade comps?</li><li>Of the bottom 5 teams, which teams will still have the same coach in 2023?</li><li>For better or worse, what are the three biggest signings that had the most impact on your club's history? </li><li>Also, what are the three big signings had the most impact in the NRL's history?</li><li>Which is your go to Doritos flavour?</li><li>What’s the best Simpsons song?</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Support us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/nrlboomrookies</p><br><p>Link to Game Day squads to use Promo Code BOOMROOKIES for 20% off at check out - <a href="https://support.gamedaysquad.com.au/docs/purchasing-a-pack-using-a-gds-partners-promo-code/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://support.gamedaysquad.com.au/docs/purchasing-a-pack-using-a-gds-partners-promo-code/</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>
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Weekly Wrap - Just A Coupla Alphas Talking Origin
<p>We're here with another weekly wrap as Mitch and Matt break down Round 12 of the 2022 NRL season.</p><br><p>Featuring in today's episode;</p><ul><li>Origin teams and our thoughts on them</li><li>Who was lucky and unlucky in the selection process?</li><li>Payne Haas saga takes</li><li>Titans gonna Titan</li><li>Warriors paying Lodge in full </li><li>Sharks not so fun no more </li><li>Dylan Brown has the game of his life</li><li>NRL game break downs</li><li>Other news and notes</li></ul><p><br></p><p>And much, much more.</p><br><p>Support us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/nrlboomrookies</p><br><p>Link to Game Day squads to use Promo Code BOOMROOKIES for 20% off at check out - <a href="https://support.gamedaysquad.com.au/docs/purchasing-a-pack-using-a-gds-partners-promo-code/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://support.gamedaysquad.com.au/docs/purchasing-a-pack-using-a-gds-partners-promo-code/</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>
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