This week Angus travelled to Everton Park to interview former top-grade rugby league referee and now Liberal National Party (LNP) politician, Tim Mander. Tim had plenty to say about his career as a referee, where he officiated both the 2004 and 2005 grand finals. Tim also gave his opinion on the new NRL rule changes and the importance of community sport amid the coronavirus pandemic. Make sure you check it out this Friday at 6pm on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram!!! #sport #podcast #rugbyleague #referee #politics

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From Referee to Politician - Tim Mander

We've done it Faithful! One year in the books. We've had plenty of laughs, plenty of highlights, and we want to thank anyone who's supported us along the way. If you've listened to every minutes of every episode, or if you've just liked the odd post, thank you. This week, we looked back on what we've done with the BTS podcast, talking about some of our highlights. But of course, there was plenty of sport to be talked about too so tune in, for another episode of the BTS podcast! This will be the last regularly scheduled episode, but we'll be back. For now, keep active with us on our socials.

Episode 52 - Year In Review: 52 Eps in the Books

New Episode out now!! But first things first, thoughts are with everyone Victoria - stay safe. But the return to lockdown will see all Vic AFL clubs head up to the Sunshine State, in what will be will be an incredibly unique period for the sport. Once again, it's nothing new, the full contingent of CJ, Gusman and 'Finn' discussed this very topic, as well as the State of the NRL with COVID set to affect it somewhat. We do also have AN ANNOUNCEMENT!! Tune into the ep to find out exactly what that is. 1 more Ep before the one year mark, so thank you to everyone who has supported us through this little project. We've had a lot of fun so far!

Episode 51 - The AFL is Coming to Queensland

New EP OUT NOW!!! We're raising the bat Faithful - that's our half century! Been a lot of fun getting to this point so we hope you've enjoyed the ride. This week, the 3 armchair experts in CJ, Gusman and Finn discussed week 1 of Super Rugby AU - mainly, if Rugby Australia is going enough to reignite the passion for the code Down Under. Let us know your opinions in the comments!

Episode 50 - Will Super Rugby AU Reignite Australia's Union Flame?

History, Faithful! History!  For the first time ever, the world game is coming Down Under with Australia and New Zealand set to co-host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.   But what does this mean? Why should we care?   The world are coming to our shores Faithful, it's up to us to embrace it and help put on one hell of a show!   Also, bit of a weird one this week. We recorded twice. Yes we love it, but technical issues meant we had to.  SO, Gus was here for take 1 but not take 2.   Get your BTS fix with Finn and Campbell, but we do have a live cross from Gus for something new so dont worry - you'll still getting the full contingent.   If you haven't followed us yet........ What're you waiting for? Go do it!       https://www.instagram.com/_beyondthesidelines_/       https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheSidelines

Episode 49 - The Significance of Hosting the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

A story that's been dominating the headlines this week is the possibility of an exhibition game of hybrid rugby between the Australian Kangaroos and the New Zealand All Blacks!   This week, Campbell played the role of mediator as he kept the passionate arguments of both Gus and Finn to a friendly exchange.    How would a hybrid game even work?    We did a bit of reading up, bit of study in the Uni off-season if you will, so tune in to find out.    Who’s winning and why Faithful?     If you haven't followed us yet........ What're you waiting for? Go do it!     https://www.instagram.com/_beyondthesidelines_/     https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheSidelines

Episode 48 - Kangaroos vs All Blacks - Who Wins?

Do you think Australian sports could benefit from a draft?   Who would be the number one pick in the NRL draft?   This week, the full contingent of armchair experts were joined by the glorious orange walls of the UQ radio studio, as we debated the idea of a Draft in Aussie sports.   The AFL has one, so why can’t the NRL? Why can’t Rugby? Might be more of a need than a want going off recent results too...   You'll just have to listen to find out!   If you haven't followed us yet........ What're you waiting for? Go do it!   https://www.instagram.com/_beyondthesidelines_/   https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheSidelines

Episode 47 - Can Australian sports benefit from a draft?

This week the boys were joined by Gold Coast Suns Vice Captain, Touk Miller!   Touk is leading the front and creating change at the Suns with his dynamic play and excellent off-field qualities.   We spoke about the historical culture issues at the Suns and what he and the team are doing to change it.   If you're as happy as we are that footy's back, you'll have to watch this episode! If you haven't followed us yet........ What're you waiting for? Go do it! https://www.instagram.com/_beyondthesidelines_/ https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheSidelines Special thanks to Touk Miller for joining us on the show

Ep 46 - Touk Miller

What's a new rule your favourite sport could implement to spice things up? This week, we outlined some of the innovative new ways the NRL has adapted the rules and implemented new ones to satisfy the demands of the fans and grow the game. We thought we'd give our takes on these changes and have a punt of what some of our other favourite codes could do to spice things up a little. Should the AFL bring back the NAB cup 10-point Supergoals? Does Rugby AU need to rethink their whole strategy? You'll just have to listen to find out! If you haven't followed us yet........ What're you waiting for? Go do it! https://www.instagram.com/_beyondthesidelines_/ https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheSidelines

Episode 45 - What Rugby AU and the AFL can learn from the NRL

In the wake of Netflix releasing the final few episodes of 'The Last Dance', which took a deep dive into the career of arguably the greatest basketball player of all time, we thought it was the perfect time to have a deep dive of our own into who they think are some of the greatest sports players of all time!   We covered AFL, NRL, Australian Rugby Union, and Australian Cricket.   Hear our takes on who the best of the best are!   If you haven't followed us yet........ What're you waiting for? Go do it!   https://www.instagram.com/_beyondthesidelines_/   https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheSidelines

Episode 44 - GOATS

This week, the boys were joined by one of Rugby Australia's prized prospects, Tate McDermott! The Queensland Reds Halfback has flourished in his playmaking role, fastly becoming one of the best attacking threats in the nation. We spoke to him about how the Reds are tracking in Corona, what the team needs to work on, and what Wallabies coach, Dave Rennie, has told him he needs to work on to take the next step! If you haven't followed us yet........ What're you waiting for? Go do it! https://www.instagram.com/_beyondthesidelines_/ https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheSidelines Special thanks to Tate McDermott for joining us on the show

Episode 43 - Tate McDermott

This week we're switching things up and talking about our favourite Code Hoppers!   Everyone from Sonny Bill Williams to Brad Thorn!   We'll also give you an insight as to who we'd love to see do the old career switcheroo, including Brodie Grundy having a crack at the NBL to the household name that is Ronnie O'Sullivan taking up Curling..... okay maybe that one was just Finn TRYING to be funny, emphasis on the trying part of that....   But why not hear the rest of the athletes we spoke about, some you may not know, some you may have forgotten but you'll only find out by clicking play on the episode!  If you haven't followed us yet........ What're you waiting for? Go do it!     https://www.instagram.com/_beyondthesidelines_/    https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheSidelines

Episode 42 - Code Hoppers

For this mother's day week episode, the boys were joined by Sydney Swans Ruckman, Cal Sinclair, and maybe even his mum in the background giving BT a run for his money with the commentary!   The host of conversations with Cal and versatile bloods big man has made his name as a dynamic forward/ruckman hybrid whilst being the Sydney Swans 2018 most improved player.   A late bloomer, Cal was drafted in his early 20s after making his way around the lower tiers such as the VFL and WAFL to be taken by the West Coast Eagles in the Rookie Draft!   Cal got the nod to play in the 2015 Grand Final where his then West Coast eagles got played off the park by the Hawks dynasty.  If you haven't followed us yet........ What're you waiting for? Go do it!   https://www.instagram.com/_beyondthesidelines_/  https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheSidelines   Special thanks to Cal Sinclair for joining us on the show

Episode 41 - Cal Sinclair

Our guest for Episode 40 surely has the best mullet in Australian sport?! If not the best, it’s definitely up there. Don’t worry, we definitely spoke to Rhyan about his unique hairstyle, what he's doing to pass the time in iso, what it's like to play for the Socceroos, and win A-League titles! Oh yeah and a fair bit of football too. Don't worry! If you haven't followed us yet........ What're you waiting for? Go do it! https://www.instagram.com/_beyondthesidelines_/ https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheSidelines Special thanks to Rhyan Grant for joining us on the show

Episode 40 - Rhyan Grant

Welcome to another edition of the Extra Time segement of the 'Beyond The Sidelines' podcast! This is a chance where we get to go into more depth on topics that we don't usually cover in our regular scheduled episodes. This week Beyond The Sidelines league expert Angus Brien discusses whether sport will return in 2020?  Lot's of sporting codes are planning to restart their domestic competitions, this ET will discuss whether these attempts will go ahead and whether we will see a return to sport this year. Particular focus is on the NRL at this stage with the code making a bold attempt to restart their competiton on May 28. If you want to stay up to date with the latest sports news with Beyond the Sidelines, make sure you check us out on Facebook and Instagram at: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheSidelines/ https://www.instagram.com/_beyondthesidelines_/

EXTRA TIME - Will sport return in 2020?

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