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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2025 Season Previews - The Dolphins
What will life be like without Wayne? What's the latest with Tom Flegler? How much excitement is there with their young core?
48 min
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2025 Season Previews - Cronulla Sharks
Can they break through the glass ceiling? What kind of season will Nicho Hynes have? Is their biggest weakness fixed?
33 min
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2025 Season Previews - Wests Tigers
Surely it's not another spoon? How much aura does Jarome Luai have? How exciting is the future?
49 min
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2025 Season Previews - Canberra Raiders
What exactly is the Raiders Zone? What don't outsiders understand about Ricky Stuart? Can they keep getting away with it?
51 min
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2025 Season Previews - Manly Sea Eagles
How can Manly recover from no longer being the Team of the Pod? Will DCE play forever? Who is in their first-choice backline?
36 min
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2025 Season Previews - Melbourne Storm
How do Melbourne go one better this year? Will Craig Bellamy ever retire? Who steps up in the forward pack?
42 min
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2025 Season Previews - Newcastle Knights
Have Newcastle reached their ceiling? Is Adam O'Brien underrated as a coach? Can Kalyn Ponga have his best season yet?
46 min
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2025 Season Previews - Parramatta Eels
How will life be without Gutho? Can Jason Ryles be the next great coach? How does their fullback situation shake out?
49 min
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Hot Take Hotline - 2025 NRL Season Predictions
Will the Roosters miss the finals? Will Jack Williams be the buy of the year? Will anyone stop Penrith from reaching the grand final?
83 min
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Film Review - Chasing Glory (and Dylan Brown news)
Will the Eels keep their star man? Are Broncos fans in for a great year with Madge? How good was Ben Te'o?
107 min
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Greatest Games - 2016 Broncos v Cowboys (Leo Th...
Does Leo Thompson's signing push the Dogs over the top? Will Russell stick with Souths? Was Cowboys/Broncos the best rivalry in the game?
100 min
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Greatest Games - 2006 Prelim Final, Bulldogs vs...
Was this Darren Lockyer's finest hour? How good was Shaun Berrigan? Will Laurie Daley be the man for the Blues?
97 min
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Boom Rewind - 2005 Newcastle Knights (And Ben H...
Was this the best last-placed team ever? How does Ben Hunt improve Brisbane's finals hopes?
95 min
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2025 Draw Reactions
Are you excited for Magic Round? How good is the new Draw Hub site? What games are you most looking forward to?
46 min
40
Pacific Championships - Finals Wrap
How do we get more internationals in the calendar? Was that the best atmosphere ever at a footy game? Who wins the Golden Boot?
54 min
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Pacific Championships - Finals Preview
Can Tonga spring the upset? Will the Jillaroos romp to glory? Who wins the relegation play-off?
63 min
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Pacific Championships - Week Three Recap
Was that Tonga's best win ever? How will next year's comp look? Can Samoa top the Orchids this weekend?
54 min
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Pacific Championships - Week Two Recap
Who will move on to face Australia? Can Samoa salvage their tour? Are the Jillaroos too good?
60 min
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Pacific Championships - Week One Recap
What went wrong for Tonga? Should the Orchids be playing the Jillaroos? How will Samoa's tour go?
62 min
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Pacific Championships - Week One Preview
Will Australia come out on top? How good is this Tonga side? Where can the international game make inroads?
70 min
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Grand Final Review - Fourpeat Panthers
Are they the best ever? What went wrong for Melbourne? Who stops the dynasty?
53 min
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Grand Final Week - Slow Your Brain GF
Who will take home the crown? How many answers did you know?
34 min
48
Grand Final Week - Match Preview
Is this the end of the dynasty? Where can Melbourne find the edge? Who's legacy is on the line?
56 min
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Grand Final Week - Dally M Recap & Our Own Awards
Was Jahrome Hughes a worthy winner? How do you rate the team of the year? Does the voting system need tweaking?
50 min
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Grand Final Week - Panthers Preview
Will it be four in a row? Where do Penrith have the edge? Can you ever get tired of winning?
27 min