Episode 16 - Cherry Poppin NRL Sweet Sixteen

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We put on our prettiest dress to discuss the following:

• Raiders vs the Storm - We finally face off; Lobby vs Pedro, Cage vs Travolta. Face off, get it?

• Death of Rabs - Time for us to tear down another one of the greats. Ray Warren is potentially blind, senile and only travels via the Titanic, but when will he be put to pasture?

• “The Bible” aka NRL Operations Manual - We dissect this holy document so you don’t have to. It has the potential to kill off all our hypotheticals, but also clarify a few things like kicking sand, gloves and big milkies.

• Support Staff - Trainers are in the news for their involvement but we postulate that ball boys and cheerleaders can have just as big an impact for their NRL team.

• Shout Out to Kingy - A glimmer of hope from Twitter...are we getting closer to the enigma that is Matt King?

If anyone has bought Ray Hadley’s mix cd, please do not get in contact. For all you other people whose souls are still intact, email us on leaguebythefireplace@gmail.com, hit us up on Twitter, Facebook or give us a rating on iTunes.

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Episode 15 -For Zero, For Free

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On this EOFY NRL Special we discuss:

• Why Are St. George Rubbish? - The experts say it’s their poor attack; we think more obtusely i.e. shit chins, shit haircuts, not enough respect for head bandage and shoddy stadium design.

• Raiders vs the Storm - the 1st official clash since we have started broadcasting between Lobby’s Green Machine and Pedro’s Purple Machine Synonyms. Live tweet to come #raidersvsthestorm Holding hands in Love and Hate. 

• The NRL and the Internet - Are we the only one’s to have ever watched and illegal NRL stream?  For no kickbacks, we suggest they gotta get more official with that. In other interweb talks; forums, comment sections and the rise of the NRL Nerd/amateur statisticians.

• Conversions - In most games you see conversions...unless you treat them as a piss break. If kickers are getting too good, we suggest some things to change this up. This segment is dedicated to Jetty High PE teacher Mr. Crabb.

We’d like to hear about your view on these important issues. Also, send in your UNIMMORTAL noms & ideas for which Super League team we should follow. Email us on leaguebythefireplace@gmail.com, hit us up on Twitter, Facebook. Please rate or comment on iTunes, it helps pay for our butler Neeves and his unmentionable addictions.

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Episode 14 - The Bench Utility

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A versatile episode from the self proclaimed “NRL Podcast of the Century”

• ORIGIN - Our favourite Morris twins are getting all GATTACA on Origin. What will their jerseys say, who will present them and can teammates tell the difference between the two? Also, can Bellamy choose state over Storm? How big can a squad get? We also discuss what we’re going to if NSW win or lose.

• Retirement Rituals - Celebrity goal kicks, players crying and last hit-ups are some of the things we discuss about soon to be NRL has beens.

• Maverick Coaches -Brian Smith consumes at least 95% of our every waking thoughts. He’s an amateur psychologist obsessed with texting; a true inspiration for all those budding sociopaths out there. Matt Elliot may also be crazy...or a genius...or a crazy genius.

• Equipment - Head Gear; does it have a real or only perceived benefit and will it one day go the way of the shoulder pads? Also, how much do your balls weigh. This segment is sponsored by “Consumerist Man”.

• Shout out to Kingy - We have a new Matt King to focus on. This one was given Queen Lizzy’s seal of approval, is a Pommy rugby league player and was probably not a former garbo. Fight to the death Matt King’s...Fight for our affection!

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Episode 13 - The Starting Lineup

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Unlucky for some, a baker’s dozen for others.

• Mid Season Transfers - We pontificate if they should be illegal. should squad depth be rewarded and should your ability to recruit non NRL players for $1 be taken into account.

• Conspiracy Theories - Lobly and Pedroski investigate NRL cover-ups. Is Dave Taylor on the take in Origin, simply shit or afraid of jizz in his Gatorade?

• Lowly Sponsors - What is the cost vs benefit of being a very minor sponsor. Are there any kickbacks (free tickets, player access etc)? How can League by the Fireplace get in on the action?

• Shout out to Kingy - (read above) We are considering sponsoring Souffs/Norffs to get some Kingy access.

• Post NRL Careers - Not every former player can go into the media or football related work. Some may have to judge reality TV, have a t-shirt line or model baggy Lowes clothes.

• Help us Choose a Super League Team - We have no bones in admitting we know very little about the UK Super League. Put forward an argument for a team we should follow taking into account geography, philosophy and topography.

• World Club Challenge - We put forward a few ideas to put a bit of polish of the oft neglected trophy of world rugby league. More teams, different scheduling and Vegas cocktail waitresses are just a few points.

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Episode 12 - Dirty NRL Dozen

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• Steal that Player (aka potential league converts) - Izzy and KHunt left us for fumbleball, but we stole Barich! What other sports can we raid to help potential expansion?

• Funny Does Not Necessarily Equal Good - Personality Players; Beau does not know Origin. We implore the NSW selectors to stop picking quirky characters and start picking more humourless drones.

• Our Suggestions for Improving NRL during Origin - drop anyone who has ever played rep football, play extra games at ridiculous hours, make young guys play with old guys (including UNIMMORTALS).

• Our Expansion - We suggest a few new potential teams; the Coffs Harbour Beachy Peachys and the More Norther Queensland Cairns’ Cans.

• UNIMMORTAL - Amos Roberts...nuff said. Too many tries to never play rep footy. No jokes, just amazement.

Suggest your own UNIMMORTAL, refute our flimsy arguments or re-affirm our miserable existence at leaguebythefireplace@gmail.com, Twitter, Facebook or iTunes.

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Episode 11 - NRL CEO Audition

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• Gallop Away - The four eyed silver fox hath relinquished. We reminisce on his reign and suggest some worthy successors...including ours truly. 

• Review of Predictions - Halfway into the regular NRL season we revisit our guesses on the premiers and spooners. Are we still confident or is a redaction needed?

• Jumping on the Bandwagon - Lobby’s spoon prediction the Titans are still going strong. They earnt some confidence by beating the bye, not by cooking baked beans on an open campfire.

• Loyalty - Is it ok to boo your own team? Are fans more loyal than players? How can NRL journeymen afford the change of jerseys for their young children...Hunter Mariners gear can’t be cheap.

• Raiders vs the Storm - Lobby thinks the Storms sponsor could look better on their jersey whereas Pedro think the Raiders are shit and no one wants to attend their pathetic games.

• 14th Man - The benches (like the NRL refs) need more respect; an award perhaps. Give the kids something to aspire to. 

• Shout out to Kingy - The pure specimen is out injured for 4-6 weeks. Enough time to appear on a certain podcast (cough cough)

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