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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Round 14 Preview - Medium Dollars
What is going on with Manly? Is Josh Papalii the greatest Raider of the 21st century? Can Brisbane snap the losing run?
92 min
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Round 13 Review - 200 Club
Will Ken Irvine's record go this year? Are the Raiders on the way to a grand final? What do the Knights do now?
77 min
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Round 13 Preview - Super Sunday
What can the Maroons take from their Game 3 win? Is Mal the man for Perth? Can the Raiders roll on?
88 min
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State of Origin I Review - Well That Was Easy
How good is Payne Haas? What changes do Queensland have to make? Are we headed for a whitewash?
35 min
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State of Origin I Preview - Voluntarily Against...
Is the Queensland spirit still there? Can Canberra win the minor premiership? Will the Women's Blues clean sweep?
90 min
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Round 12 Preview - Splashing Around
Should the Dogs be worried about their defence? Will the Sharks kick on? Could you drink 20 cans of coke in a day?
71 min
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Round 11 Review - Billy's Bafflers
Do you agree with the Queensland team? What's Terrell May done wrong? Is no Luai the right call?
103 min
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Round 11 Preview - Queensland Still Don't Get It
Is this the start of a NSW Women's dynasty? Who gets picked for the Blues?
89 min
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Round 10 Review - No Lead Is Safe
Was that the best round ever? Should the Dogs be title favourites? Are the Knights back to the basement?
91 min
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Round 10 Preview - Bad Barber
Is this Canberra's biggest regular season game this century? Are Melbourne going to bounce back? Will Latrell give Souths a boost?
74 min
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Magic Round Review - The Mad Kings
Can Canberra win the comp? Are the Maroons done for? What do Souths do now?
105 min
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Magic Round Preview - Oh Yeah
Who takes first blood in Origin? Is this the biggest Magic Round yet? Are the Panthers in must-win mode?
82 min
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Round 8 Review - Superb Sunday
Was that the best Sunday double header ever? Are you excited for Magic Round? Are the Knights completely cooked?
78 min
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Round 8 Preview - Finish The Story
Is this comp wide open? Will Anzac Day bring some upsets? Can the Tigers bounce back?
93 min
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Round 1 Review - The 1-0 Boys
Is Jamie Humphreys the best player in the world? How have we already got Dally M shenanigans? Where do Parra go from here?
60 min
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Round 1 Preview - Go Shane Go
Are Brisbane for real? Is it a win-or-bust year for Manly? What can the Eels fans hope for this weekend?
78 min
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Round 2 Preview - Johnny Drawbridge
Did Kalyn Ponga put on a 10 out of 10 showing? Is there any hope for the Roosters? Will the Tigers get off the mark?
101 min
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Round 2 Review - The 2-0 Boys
Will Souths ever lose? Will Canberra ever lose? Will this podcast ever lose?
95 min
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Round 3 Preview - Full Nelson
Will Penrith take a moral victory from that? Who stays undefeated this weekend? Can Parra get on the board?
89 min
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Round 3 Review - The 2-1 Boys
Have you ever impersonated a referee? Why are mascots at away games? How good is Payne Hass?
83 min
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Round 4 Preview - Rabbit Season
Is the dynasty in danger? Where does Jye Gray fit next week? Will it be a weekend of upsets?
114 min
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Round 4 Review - Slopping It Up
Are the Bulldogs for real? Who wins a game first? Did anyone tip more than four this week?
86 min
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Round 5 Preview - One Good Play
How do the Raiders do it? Will Latrell stay at centre? Do Parra get their first win?
77 min
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Round Six Preview - Mucked Dynasty
Is there a way back for Penrith? Will Perth get an NRL team? Can the Warriors break the streak?
87 min