League By The Fireplace - An NRL Podcast

We’re solving problems like Valentine Holmes on a Rubick’s Cube. TV Rights – David Gyngell has wrapped his talons around the NRL again, this time until 2022. This means more of the same; inane commentary and the continued existence of the Footy Show. Fox Sports needs to hit back and with 24 hours a day […]

The NRL judiciary has deemed that we commit concerning acts. Helicopters in the NRL – A real class divide has emerged within the NRL between those who are forced into obscenely long drives and those that can commute by chopper. Raiders vs the Storm – Instead of bashing each other teams, Pedro and Lobby have […]

Josh Dugan’s arm goes well with a nice glass of pineapple cruiser. Newcastle Knights – Rick Stone has got the chop and Bedsy is next flop. How do the team from the Hunter get back on track and avoid incest? Signed for My Old Club – Step one in the Novocastrian’s plans is the return […]

Our superhero jersey is Powdered Toast Man. Keeping Big Men In The Game – The NRL is so insistent on reducing the interchange to get the small men back into the contest that they have forgotten about the bulgy boyzzzzzz. We put forward a few ideas that swing the advantage to the cellulitic soldiers. Technology […]

A freakish pass isn’t the only thing between Nathan Friend’s legs. What can the NRL learn from the Newtown Jets? – After one afternoon at Henson Park, we are insta-experts on what Dave Smith should borrow from the grassroots including female mascots, peddlers, raffle tickets and dog bays. Adequate Back – Perhaps the most competent […]

Gavin Badger double reversed his decision and decided to let our podcast go ahead this week. WTF Sea Eagles – The ever powerful Manly team have resumed ordinary transmission after a poor start. How did they get to the bottom of the ladder and will they climb back to the top? Signed For My Old […]

With guest host Dobyers! State of Origin – In the lead up to the penultimate game, our spy Deep Throat was on the plane with the Blues team on the way to Coffs Harbour. We have the inside goss including: Who’s a fearful flyer? What was in those cups? What is League Analyst Analyser? Those […]

Kick open the boom gate that is your ear-holes. Contract Clauses – Kieran Foran’s Eels deal is under the microscope due to supposed clauses. If we are all willing to cut down Brazilian forests, what other clauses could be inserted to future agreements? We suggest the hated player, Beau Henry and jersey clauses amongst others. … Continue reading Episode 117 – The Santi Clause

Please let us into the #TelstraConnectedLounge Dessies Dogs Deflection – Hasler is the king of spin and his finger pointing has rubbed off onto his troops. Also, three halves don’t go into two and LBTF has a suggestion for the maned one. Bandwagon – Pedro and Lobby talk about their current struggling side bitch teams; … Continue reading Episode 116 – Des Conference or Press Hasler?

You think you are a tough NRL podcast bro? State of Origin Inside Gossip – LBTF had some spies inside the blues camp at the pub pre-announcement. We also have intimate knowledge of what the Blues may be doing in our hometown of Coffs Harbour, via the instore speakers at Big W. Top 8 Prediction […]

If you listen to us for 10 seconds, you are committed for the rest of the podcast. Late Hits – The halves are a protected species and when superstars like @sowwowofficial cop an injury the powerful “halves Union” are up in arms. Should playmakers be off limits, should they play with more depth or should […]

Jason Taylor doesn’t care how bored you are. LBTF Solves the Chris Sandow Problem – The enigmatic halfback has been blamed for everything including the Eels salary cap situation, 3 wheeled cars and gambling revenue. He’s been dropped to NSW Cup, played out of position and is at a crossroads  in his NRL career. there has […]

Cos what else would we talk about this week? Origin Talk – With the state vs state teams named, LBTF analyses the selections for the cross border clash. Some players are named from across the ditch, and some players dads act as partial selectors. Guide to Watching Origin – When the big game is on, […]

The audio equivalent of a downstairs handshake. Weird NRL Injuries – It is not an irregularity for NRL players to sustain injury, but this round just passed has presented a certain degree of strangeness including helium voices, shoulder concussions and public presentation of medical records. NRL Budget Talk – On the back of the federal […]

League by the Fireplace is on the job hunt. NRL Rookie Application – Some great Rugby League players fall between the cracks and only a reality show can save their careers. Don’t let Pedro Lobby not become a superstar. Application for the Kangaroos Coaching Job – Tim Sheens has had his chance, losing to the […]