The League Scene

AJ and Rhys recap a huge week as the NRL finals series gets underway in earnest. We unpack all the major news stories as the Eels weigh up what to do with the Josh Addo-Carr affair, we also unpack the other major news stories as Jack Bostock pauses negotiations. The boys pivot, praising the Knights bravery and resilience as Souths falter out of the finals and lose Cody Walker in the process. We also dissect the Dolphins upset win over the Warriors and debate if the Wahs plateaued. The second eliminator saw the Sharks unconvincingly scrape past the Cowboys. Whilst the qualifier saw Penrith outwit, outplay and outlast the Roosters in an epic from CommBank. AJ seems convinced the Chooks can back up, but does Rhys agree? We also acknowledge the 2026 Super League Dream Team whilst awarding our LOLCOW of the Week.

AJ and Rhys return for another week of regular season action. There is a lot to dissect this weekend as there are several issues in the game that need to be discussed on the eve of the finals series. The boys look at their own sides as AJ shows he can be nice to Egan Butcher despite his criticisms in recent episodes. Meanwhile we show our concern over the squads vulnerabilities heading into the finals series.

AJ and Rhys are along to bring you a drama charged week of rugby league. The boys pay tribute to Jai Arrow who gets to achieve his 100th game milestone this weekend. We also debate the Broncos season review despite players not being consulted. AJ unloads on critics of Jarome Luai jetting off to PNG. We debate the kickoff rule changes on Thursday night, give our own teams a baking after a horror weekend for the boys. Whilst the Sharks get their own taste of karma after a horrific loss to the Parramatta Eels on Sunday.

AJ and Rhys are back to look at a chaotic third-last round of the 2026 season. We debate the top stories with Joey Manu becoming PNG Chief 007, we also look at Hudson Young's big incoming decision with an impending tour of PNG on the horizon. This week saw plenty of thrills and spills with Penrith and the Warriors claiming victories despite some concerns. Whilst the Roosters lose grip on a home final after an embarrassing loss to the Tigers at home.

AJ and Rhys return to recap Round 24 of the NRL season as there is a lot that needs to be told as we head into the penultimate rounds of the premiership season. There is a lot of news to talk through plus plenty of onfield action as the Roosters rise to the top of the ladder with an impressive win over Penrith, several clubs show cracks ahead of the finals while others find ways to battle adversity.

AJ and Rhys are back to review a chaotic first week of the NRL Indigenous Celebrations. We kick off with the big news, Brian To'o to PNG, Perth's salary cap concessions and other major talking points from the weekend. We also have the game reviews with every team discussed in depth!

It's safe to say this one has been one that most podcast listeners have been excited about. How cocky will AJ be after his beloved Roosters put 80 on the Cowboys. Rhys quickly puts him in his place as they recap the Round that was. We analyse Laurie Daley's departure from the role and NRL censorship debate. Also every game from the round as we saw just about everything this weekend.

AJ and Rhys unpack a busy week of the NRL as Adam Doueihi walks out then walks back into the Tigers in a crazy week of controversy that always seems to follow the joint venture. We also review the round in our own unique way PLUS we deep dive the NRLW and Super League before awarding our LOLCOW of the Week.

AJ and Rhys recap a busy week in the NRL. We recap the big contract news, Dean Young's appointment and every tidbit of drama to come out of the weekend games. Any officiating discussion, game chat and coaches still forgetting how to use the bench in 2026 are on the topic minds of our hosts tonight. Enjoy the poddy!

AJ and Rhys return to go through a shortened Round 19 of the NRL season and recap the carnage of Origin III. On the program this week, the boys recap a huge win for the NRL with the TV deal set to make the game richer, and players wealthier. We also unpack the big talking points of the round and discuss the state of the game.

AJ and Rhys return to go through a shortened Round 18 of the NRL season. On the program this week, the boys recap a huge win for the NRL with the TV deal set to make the game richer, and players wealthier. We also unpack wins for Penrith, St George Illawarra, Cronulla, Parramatta and Newcastle and see how the game is going in different parts of the world

AJ and Rhys recap a bizarre week of NRL action as we honour Beanies for Brain Cancer Round. We unpack the NSW and QLD Origin sides, plus go through the major top stories including Josiah Karapani's drunken driving and mid-season signings. The boys also recap a chaotic weekend on the field, some epic games, close games, tight contests, blowouts and also some dire football across the weekend.

AJ and Rhys recap a chaotic Round 16 and Origin II. We recap all the big stories in the world of rugby league, with all the big talking points from the round of footy. On the poddy this week, we discuss the Knights escape from St George, the Dolphins show their class against the Tigers. A huge upset from the Titans over the Origin-depleted Panthers while the Bulldogs stop FozBall in it's tracks. Meanwhile on Sunday, the Warriors christen Christchurch in style with a win over the Cowboys, a big 42-4 swing sees Melbourne restore confidence over Canberra while the Roosters thrash the Sharks.

AJ is finally joined by Rhys for the first time in five weeks to recap a split round of rugby league. We tackle the big story of Ashley Klein's gambling debts and tackle the round of footy in it's entirety. Plenty of huge issues such as Brisbane's collapse, the rise of the Dolphins, the Raiders struggles on offence, a titanic struggle in Auckland and bidding farewell (for now) to Leichhardt. We have an Origin preview and pinpoint some players to watch in the U19 State of Origin.

AJ takes advantage of a solo hosting show to make his case against Brisbane claiming back-to-back premierships without Rhys knowing. Also, he reviews the Origin sides but we will leave the preview of that match until next week ! Every game gets looked at in a much faster way than with two people but we make sure we're thorough and accurate. The big takes, the big talking points all in one place.

AJ and James review the week that was in rugby league, we dissect the major news of the weekend and analyse the carnage of the post Origin weekend of footy. The games are getting closer so as much as we tend to critique the state of the game, margins are getting closer after weeks of blowouts. Elsewhere, we analyse the chaos of the round and there's a lot to dissect across the round so it's a one stop shop/

AJ is once again joined by James Robertson to review the week that was in rugby league. We break down the sad news of Jai Arrow's MND Diagnosis and think of the best way to honour his legendary career. We also deep dive Andrew Abdo's tenure as NRL CEO and will PVL become our NRL overload? Also on the program this week, we analyse the entire round of footy, the good, the bad and the Dragons to sum it up. Plus, we preview SOO I with some bold decisions to be made.

AJ is joined by guest co-host James Robertson who you may have heard in his work with the BarTV team on their coverage of the NSWRL major competitions. We work through the announced Origin teams, breakdown the sudden news of Ivan Cleary's resignation from the end of the 2027 season. Plus we deep dive the week that was and look at the big issues in the game at the present time.

AJ sits down with former NRL referee and offficiating coach Alan Shortall. A decorated official in the NRL since the mid-2000's, refereeing in over 200 NRL matches as a middle referee. He's also been a touch judge and a video referee as well as spending time in the NRL Bunker. Now he's working with Football Australia as their head of pathway officiating. The reason we got Alan on the program was to discuss several options for the NRL to sit down and better communicate with stakeholders in the game. We also discuss the state of officiating pathways and dissect potential solutions for all sporting administrations. Enjoy a strong discussion full of laughs and enjoyment throughout and we are very grateful for Shorty to give us his time!

AJ and Rhys return to recap a big week of rugby league. There's a lot of big news with major ramifications for the game. We analyse the Perth conundrum, contract news involving Metcalf and Shibasaki and reveal our QLD squad for Origin I. We also analyse the full round of rugby league in the NRL.