QLD v NSW Origin 2 Preview + Flanno at Saints - NOT The Footy Show Episode 293

Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 293 of NOT The Footy Show as we preview the chances NSW have of beating Queensland in State of Origin Game 2 at Lang Park. Plus we discuss Shane Flanagan to St George Illawarra and his chances of keeping Ben Hunt in the Red V in 2024. 

NSW won't have Nathan Cleary, Latrell Mitchell or Api Koroisau for Game 2 with Brad Fittler putting all his eggs in the Mitchell Moses, Stephen Crichton and Damien Cook/Reece Robson basket with the series on the line. 

QLD aren't without issues with no Arrow, Cobbo or Gilbert - will they miss some aggression in this one? They only need one win to secure the Origin Shield though... so advantage QLD. 

The boys agree it all boils down to Luai and Moses to keep this Series alive. 

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QLD + NSW Game 1 State of Origin Teams - NOT The Footy Show Episode 292

Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 292 of NOT The Footy Show as we examine the QLD and NSW teams named by Billy Slater and Brad Fittler for State of Origin Game 1. 

Tom Trbojevic has quite rightly been selected but it was Queensland who pulled off the biggest shock with Kalyn Ponga dumped for Reece Walsh... suddenly it's QLD who have decided leaving out class players is a good idea. 

Of course Freddy waited til after we'd recorded to finalise his NSW 1-17 team so our squad analysis for the Blues is a bit off but not by much. 

Both teams look really strong - so we've given our tips for Game 1. 

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Hooked, Griffin era ends at Saints - NOT The Footy Show Episode 291

Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 291 of NOT The Footy Show as we discuss the end of the Anthony Griffin era at St George-Illawarra and what's next for the Dragons. 

After a month long hiatus we are back with a Pod all about Hook getting hooked by the Red V Board. 

We break down how Griffin's tenure went and wonder if Jason Ryles is going to answer all the questions surrounding this team's inability to take a step forward for what seems like a decade? 

Thanks for listening everyone. We will be back post the State of Origin 1 Teams being announced next week. 

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NRL Round 6 Review Podcast - NOT The Footy Show Episode 290

Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 290 of NOT The Footy Show as we review Round 6 of the 2023 NRL Season. 

Who saw Canberra's win over the unbeaten Broncos coming? Ricky Stuart. 

We ask why are Brisbane management following the trend of extending NRL player/coaching contracts after just a handful of rounds? Kevin Walters gets his new deal but why so soon? 

Oh and we might spend way too long debating the Marty Taupau/Jordan Rapana incident and if it should have been a penalty or not... 

We managed to rush through the other 7 games from the Round at the end before our Zoom call ended. 

Thanks for listening everyone. We will be back mid-week for another show. 

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Picking NSW's Origin Team on Form - NOT The Footy Show Episode 289

Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 289 of NOT The Footy Show as we discuss Coxsmith's NSW Blues team picked on form ahead of Round 6 of the 2023 NRL Season. Who deserves to be there for the Blues in Origin 1 and who doesn't? 

With Origin 1 on May 31st, we will aim to do regular Origin-themed Podcasts over the next month or so - because too much Origin is never enough right? 

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NRL Round 5 Review - NOT The Footy Show Episode 288

Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 288 of NOT The Footy Show as we review the Warriors and Bulldogs saving Round 5 of the 2023 NRL Season with a gripping slate of Sunday Rugby League drama. 

We discuss the way new coach Andrew Webster has seemingly galvanised the un-galvanisable Warriors and wonder at Canterbury's ability to stick with and then beat North Qld. How good is Le Chad going... 

Plus we cover off the big blowouts of the weekend as Canberra, Redcliffe and the Tigers got smashed by Penrith, Saints and Brisbane respectively. 

Also discussed is the new automatic sin bin for anything that looks like a hip drop... nice mid-season rule introduction NRL. 

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Jack Wighton's Worth - NOT The Footy Show Episode 287

Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 287 of NOT The Footy Show as we examine the impending bidding war (or lack thereof?) for Canberra five-eighth Jack Wighton who has decided to put himself on the NRL open market for 2024... 

We discuss Wighton's worth to another NRL club v Canberra and wonder aloud if Canberra are playing a game of chicken with Wighton and perhaps a full-on rebuild is what the Raiders need - without Wighton. 

What do you think Canberra and Wighton will do? 

Thanks for listening everyone. 

We will be back Sunday night to wrap up Round 5. 

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NRL Round 4 Review - NOT The Footy Show Episode 286

Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 286 of NOT The Footy Show as we review Round 4 of the 2023 NRL Season with Brisbane winning most definitely NOT the Battle of 'Brisbane', the Warriors surging to 3-1 thanks partly to the Video Ref, Souths beating Manly in a thriller and Cronulla welcoming the return of Nicho Hynes. 

We also cover off Joseph Suaalii's financial decision to switch codes in 2025 and the contrasting responses of Brandon Smith and Part Time V'landys. 

Oh and Canberra and the Dragons still suck, as do the poor Wests Tigers who prop up the table at 0-4. 

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Multi-Million Dollar Moses - NOT The Footy Show Episode 285

Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 285 of NOT The Footy Show as we recap Parramatta's 17-16 Golden Point win over Penrith to open Round 4 as the multi-million dollar man Mitchell Moses delivers the knock-out blow. 

Parramatta were the better team and deserved to win but what about the NRL square up on the Mitch Kenny sin bin? LAUGHABLE.  

Also has Parramatta shown up a Penrith weakness in amongst their perceived 'strength'? 

We also talk Redcliffe-Brisbane and the Tigers punting Ken Maumalo who joins the Gold Coast. 

Finally we discuss Anthony Griffin's Red V status for 2024 and pay tribute to John Sattler who sadly passed away earlier this week. 

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NRL Round 3 Review - NOT The Footy Show Episode 284

Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 284 of NOT The Footy Show as we review Round 3 of the 2023 NRL Season with Canberra beating Cronulla for the 9th straight time to get on the board. 

Brisbane and Redcliffe have stayed undefeated to set up what is definitely not the 'first' Battle of Brisbane, Easts made a statement beating Souths, the Gold Coast and Warriors gave Melbourne and North Qld footballing lessons and both the Tigers and Eels remain winless after Canterbury and Manly beat them. 

Plenty of topics out of Round 3 so join us for a solid half hour of footy chat. 

Thanks for listening everyone. 

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NRL Round 2 Review - NOT The Footy Show Episode 283

Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 283 of NOT The Footy Show as we review Round 2 of the 2023 NRL Season with the Wests Tigers falling apart, Canterbury shining in Melbourne and the Broncos and Dolphins starting 2-0. 

We covered off Penrith-Souths on Episode 282 on Thursday night, so this Episode will recap the rest of the round including the news that James Tedesco looks set to stay a Rooster though 2025 - meaning who will pay Joseph Suaalii the big coin he wants next? 

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Panthers 16 Souths 10 Recap - NOT The Footy Show Episode 282

Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 282 of NOT The Footy Show as we recap Penrith 16-10 win over South Sydney to open Round 2 of the 2023 NRL Season. 

The NRL Bunker continues to baffle us, but there was a lot to like about both the Panthers and Rabbitohs in a good early season big game. 

We then spend 10 minutes reviewing what happened in the opening round and ask why did the NRL wait til after the weekend to announce a new Dally M system? 

We'll be back early next week with Episode 283 - thanks for listening everyone. 

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2023 NRL Season Predictions - NOT The Footy Show Episode 281

Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 281 of NOT The Footy Show as we preview the 2023 NRL Season giving our Top 8, Grand Finalists, Premiers and Award predictions for the coming year. 

Who are the real contenders for the title? Who will be running around with a wooden spoon at the end of the season? Which two teams reach the Grand Final and can anyone stop Penrith making it a three-peat? 

Plus we give our Dally M, Top Tryscorer and Pointscorer tips plus a sneaky State of Origin pick for 2023. 

We also talk about the World Club Challenge win by St Helens, Manly's pre-season dominance and we've gone international for recording with Coxsmith joining Waz from Nashville, Tennessee. 

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2023 Brisbane Broncos Deep Dive - NOT The Footy Show Episode 280

Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 280 of NOT The Footy Show as we go on a deep dive into the Brisbane Broncos' Roster and Recruitment for the 2023 NRL Season.

What has happened to the glamour club of Rugby League since Uncle Benny departed and just how long does Kevin Walters have left in the coaching hot-seat? 

Reece Walsh is a heck of a big name signing - just remember he's still only a kid - but the Broncos want to be an NRL powerhouse again sooner rather than later so how good do they have to be to keep Kevvy employed? 

Key talking points about the Broncos in 2023 are:  

• If Kevin Walters is not long for the coaching world - who is the coach (or player?) that Ben Ikin and Dave Donaghy have lined up to replace him? 
• Can ARey's hamstrings hold up to the rigours of a full season - and if so is he enough to get back into the Top 8? 
• Is Martin Taupau a good fit amongst the young Brisbane forwards? 
• The backline is packed with tryscoring weapons so how big a year is 2023 for Ezra Mam sitting between Adam Reynolds and Reece Walsh? 
• The Brisbane pack has a few boom youngsters in it and ready to join it - how long til we see the best of Brendan Piakura - but is he even Brisbane's best prospect? 
• And speaking of one who might be - is Blake Mozer the saviour at hooker that Billy Walters and Cory Paix don't appear to be? 

And we finish with giving our prediction for the finishing tier Brisbane will reach in 2023. 

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2023 Canterbury Bulldogs Deep Dive - NOT The Footy Show Episode 279

Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 279 of NOT The Footy Show as we go on a deep dive into the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs' roster and recruitment for 2023. 

The squad that is quickly becoming 'The Team that Gus Built' is shaping up nicely entering 2023 with a bunch of key additions headlined by Reed Mahoney, Viliame Kikau and a new coach in Cameron Ciraldo - so we cover off Canterbury's Best 17 and overall strength of the squad and off-season recruitment by Phil Gould. 

Key talking points are:  

• It's only taken Gus 18 months to put his stamp on the club - and with Stephen Crichton on board for 2024 - the transformation is stunning. 
• Cameron Ciraldo's approach to shaping the Dogs like Penrith - how long will it take? 
• Rookie watch for 2023 - Paul Alamoti and Jeral Skelton are the exciting ones but is that it? 
• Kyle Flanagan's audition to be the long term halfback lasts how long? 
• Will Josh Reynolds play NRL in 2023? 
• How do you use Tevita Pangai Junior if you are Ciraldo? 

And we give our prediction for the finishing tier Canterbury will reach in 2023. 

We also spend 15 minutes at the end discussing the possibility of a player strike in regards to the CBA stalemate with the NRL.  

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2023 Wests Tigers Deep Dive - NOT The Footy Show Episode 278

Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 278 of NOT The Footy Show as we go on a deep dive into the Wests Tigers roster and recruitment for 2023. 

We cover off their Best 17 and overall strength of the squad and off-season recruitment by coach Tim Sheens - who has pulled off 5 genuinely great signings for 2023. 

Key talking points are: 

• The fantastic recruitment drive by Sheens for 2023. 
• The direction of the Tigers under Sheens and Benji Marshall? 
• Daine Laurie or Charlie Staines at fullback? 
• What's the next generation of Tigers look like? 
• Do the Tigers keep Luke Brooks or Adam Doueihi after 2023? 

And we give our prediction for the finishing tier the Wests Tigers will achieve in 2023.  

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2023 St George Illawarra Dragons Deep Dive - NOT The Footy Show Episode 277

Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 277 of NOT The Footy Show as we go on a deep dive into the St George Illawarra Dragons roster and recruitment for 2023. 

We cover off their Best 17 and overall strength of the squad and off-season recruitment by coach Anthony Griffin. 

Key talking points are:  

What do they do with Jayden Sullivan? 

Where have all the gun junior forwards gone? 

Cody Ramsay or Tyrell Sloan at fullback? 

What happens if something happens to Ben Hunt? 

And we give our prediction for the finishing tier the Dragons will achieve in 2023.  

Who should we do next? 

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The Recruitment Whisperers #7 - NOT The Footy Show Episode 276

Join Robb Cox and Warrick Nicolson for Episode 276 of NOT The Footy Show as we kick off Season 2023 with the 7th instalment of The Recruitment Whisperers - recapping all the player singings since November. 

Dylan Brown gets the best short term long term contract ever from Parramatta, John Bateman finally signs a deal with the Wests Tigers, the Dolphins finally land (another) fullback, Sam Walker re-ups with the Roosters and South Sydney decide Latrell Mitchell needs two old blokes alongside him for a bit longer in Cody Walker and Damien Cook - as they re-sign all three of them. 

Plus a host of other moves that trickled in over Christmas. 

We will start our NRL Team Deep Dives in Episode 277 looking at the roster for the St George Illawarra Dragons. 

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