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 18 Preview - Slow Your Brain
Is this the Dragons lowest point? Are you pumped for Wrestlewaynia II? Is Adam O'Brien coaching for his job?
85 min
177
Round 17 Review - The Most Dangerous Lead
Is it time for Souths fans to panic? Why did anyone doubt the Cowboys or Eels? Are we still Luke Brooks For Life?
70 min
178
Round 17 Preview - Tangara Levels
Does Women's Origin need a third game? Are the Warriors the real deal? What was the atmosphere like in Brisbane on Wednesday?
87 min
179
Origin II Review - Cooked In The Centre
Is that it for Brad Fittler? Was that the most bizarre tactical move ever? Where do NSW go now?
38 min
180
Origin II Preview - The Butchery
Is Game Two going to be as lopsided as the odds suggest? Where were you when Alex Twal scored? What's happening with Ben Hunt?
82 min
181
Round 16 Preview - Super In Name Only
What will the Blues do now? Is Jake Arthur primed for a revenge game? Can you really call this a Super Saturday?
60 min
182
Round 15 Review - The Latrell Gambit
Have the Blues nailed their selections? Did the Dragons make the right hire? What's going wrong with the Sharks?
81 min
183
Round 15 Preview - Mr 300
Where does Jarrod Croker rank among Canberra legends? What will the Blues do now? Should one game on a Sunday be illegal?
74 min
184
Round 14 Review - Pick Him Freddy
How do the Blues replace Nathan Cleary? Will the Titans' second half woes ever go away? Are the Storm finally mortal?
71 min
185
Round 14 Preview - Jumpman Cotter
Should Women's Origin be moved? Which Men's Origin players are backing up? Who is going to coach the Dragons?
54 min
186
Origin I Review - NSW Just Don't Get It
Do Queensland just GET Origin? What changes will the Blues make? Are we headed for a whitewash?
40 min
187
Greatest Games - State of Origin II, 2014
Where does this Origin game rank for you? Is Trent Hodkinson the greatest halfback of all time? Will we ever see eight in a row again?
76 min
188
Origin I Preview - Tevita Fall Guy Jr
Will a bold selection pay off? How much does the neutral site matter? Will this be the closest series in years?
79 min
189
Round 13 Preview - One Set, Two Cards, Six Again
Are the Dolphins for real? Who will win the first PodBowl? Is Las Vegas actually going to happen?
68 min
190
Round 12 Review - Route 66
Did the Blues nail it? Are the Maroons going to cause another upset? Is this the closest comp in recent history?
69 min
191
Round 12 Preview - The Blondest Boy
Is Brisbane's slide a worry? Can anyone stop Souths? Who makes the Maroons team?
60 min
192
Round 11 Review - Depression, Aggression, Success
Are the Roosters in real trouble? Will Canberra ever lose again? How will the Blues line up for game one?
77 min
193
Round 11 Preview - All Magicked Out
Are Brisbane starting to stumble? Can the Cowboys surge back towards the eight? Is this a must-win for Newcastle?
62 min
194
Magic Round Review - Jahream The Dream
Was the real magic the friends we made along the way? Who can stop the Bunnies? Are the Roosters in actual trouble?
75 min
195
Magic Round Preview - Christmas Eve
Should MR ever be moved? Will the Broncos rebound? Who ends the week in last place?
67 min
196
Week 9 Review - Luke Brooks For Life
Are the Tigers back? Are Souths the best team right now? Could someone else be last after Magic Round?
60 min
197
Week 9 Preview - A Sprinkle of Dinkum
Where do the Cowboys go now? Can an undermanned Broncos still get it done? Where is McDonalds Park?
59 min
198
Bonus Pod - ANZAC Day Review
Is the Roosters attack fixed? Did the Warriors let that one get away? What is Jack Wighton's legacy at Canberra?
49 min
199
Round 8 Review - Puce Maltesers
What is a hip drop? Was that the worst bombed try ever? When will it end for the Tigers?
59 min
200
Round 8 Preview - Martin 'Journalism' Gabor
Was that the game of the year? Are there too many Queensland Derbys now? Can the Tigers find their first win?
79 min