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.

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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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Episode 10 - The Tooth In Your Perineum

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Our personal butler Neeves opens the door to the log cabin and welcomes you to this weeks episode.

• Fanmail - Last week we asked what would it take to bail on a team and Jick has forwarded an answer. From following the Bears and then moving onto the Sharks, this gentlemen is obviously a glutton for punishment.

• Raiders vs the Storm - The boys agree on something; they would NEVER like their two teams to merge. A bad colour scheme, Dave Furner as coach and being based out of Albury-Wodonga are just some reasons it is bound for failure.

• Weird Injuries - Poor Adrian Purtell’s heart was bigger than his body gave him credit for. The following are also dangers to NRL players; trampolines, backyard BBQ’s, stray teeth, washing dogs and dressing as a ninja.

• Jumping on the Bandwagon - John Cartwright has been cranking our podcast to motivate his troops. Wayne Bennett on the other hand has merely been teaching players air traffic control skills.

• Former Players as Refs - We discuss the pros and cons of former NRL players donning the pink. Jaded partners, bites on the perineum, journeymen having less bias and concussion are just some aspects.

• Shout out to Kingy - Still no reply from our emails, rudely from South Sydney. How do the Footy Show do it? We find out Kingy is cutting his hair and hold onto the slight hope it may have a Samson effect and he’ll be easier to contact at his new club North Sydney.

Electronic mail is all the rage these days, and as much as we’d never like to see hard post disappear, we encourage you to write to us at leaguebythefireplace@gmail.com, contact us through Facebook, Twitter or leave some feedback on iTunes. We recommend Cognac or Tooheys Old as a listening companion to this podcast (kickbacks)

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