For the final time in 2019 our tiresome trio of Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and Sam Perry join forces to dissect the prelim finals and then preview the decider by discussing whether it’ll be the Canberra Raiders claiming their first title in 25 years or whether the Sydney Roosters can go back-to-back. We’ll reflect on the controversial ‘99 grand final with former Melbourne Storm halfback Brett Kimmorley and we exit stage left with Tweetback.

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The power of the milk

In our penultimate episode Luke Lewis, Andrew Moore and Sam Perry debate the Jake Trbojevic sin-binning, the surprise turnaround of an ‘overweight slob’, Craig Bellamy’s selection masterstrokes and then look ahead to the mouthwatering prelim finals. Michael Carayannis from the Daily and Sunday Telegraph chimes in on the issues at the Tigers, Broncos and Dragons and we bathe in the glory of Tweetback.

Tactical trump cards

Sam Perry, Andrew Moore and Luke Lewis break down week one of the NRL finals including Parramatta’s record breaking win, Brisbane meek exit, the Sydney Roosters demolition job on Souths, Cronulla’s Brookvale hoodoo and the fireworks drama in Melbourne. Eels coach Brad Arthur joins the gang to chat about Parramatta’s rise from wooden spooners to premiership contenders and Tweetback provides an awesome ending to proceedings.

An elongated burn

Sam Perry, Andrew Moore & Luke Lewis are united in the studio to pump up ahead of the NRL finals. They discuss the chaos of Leichhardt in Robbie Farah’s farewell, Paul Gallen’s sweet field goal, why Brisbane can’t win in Sydney, Manly in free fall and who is the best gee up merchant at the Sharks. Dual Premiership winner Chris Heighington drops by for a chat about grand final bets among other things and Tweetback delivers in spades.

The gee-up hierarchy

Luke Lewis takes Sam Perry and Andrew Moore into the Cronulla sheds following their heartbreaking golden point loss to Canberra, including Paul Gallen’s ultimatum to teammates. The lads discuss whether Robbie Farah can play with a broken leg, Brisbane’s fearsome forward pack, the legend of the Mad Cow, a fan boycott in Newcastle, Canberra’s field goal hero Aidan Sezer joins us for a chat and Tweetback is a doozy.

No excuses

Sam Perry joins Andrew Moore and Luke Lewis to discuss all the finals permutations as September looms, Newcastle’s self-sabotage, Wayne Bennett’s affection for his team, officials ruining a spectacle. Storm young gun Ryan Papenhuyzen chats to the boys about his first meeting with Craig Bellamy and Tweetback is, well...Tweetback.

Seven showers

We welcome back Sam “Popeye” Perry with open arms as he, Luke Lewis and Andrew Moore discuss the competition being a race in four, Canberra’s stripping success, South Sydney’s slide down the table and dealing with online trolls. Newly inducted Hall of Famer Danny Buderus joins the lads to chew the fat and Tweetback is enlightening as always. 

Canberra strippers

Sam Perry is still hobnobbing it in the UK so Andrew Moore and Luke Lewis shoulder the load for another week. What happened inside the commentary box on the Central Coast when Moorey went down with illness? Has the game gone soft? Is it season and career over for Robbie Farah? Sam catches up with former North Sydney Bears captain Tony Rea in the Old Dart and then we close it all out with fan correspondence in Tweetback. 

Stomach Pains

Sam Perry is MIA so Andrew Moore and Luke Lewis pick up the slack to discuss all the highs and lows of Round 20 of the NRL including Sam Burgess’ stupidity, what Justin Holbrook is thinking and changes to the top eight in the lead up to the finals. Brandy ‘The Architect’ Alexander drops by for a chat and Tweetback puts a full stop on the program. 

Speaking Lithuanian

Pulses are starting to quicken as we round the bend towards the NRL finals. Sam Perry, Luke Lewis and Andrew Moore attempt to separate the contenders from the pretenders including whether or not Manly are the real deal. Canberra cult hero Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad joins the boys to discuss his breakout season for the Raiders and there’s a bombshell to end the show.

Fish ‘n’ chip wrapping

 Sam Perry, Luke Lewis and Andrew Moore discuss all the big issues as we enter the final third of the season including Belinda Sharpe’s elevation to the first-grade refereeing ranks, favourite NRL venues and winning/losing streaks. The great Queenslander and North Sydney Bear Billy Moore drops by for chat on all things north of the border and Tweetback delivers yet again. 

Janky

Luke Lewis, Andrew Moore & Sam Perry have the final word on Origin 2019, pay tribute to the NRL’s milestone men and discuss a rare NRL send off. Canberra’s cult hero John Bateman joins the lads for a chat for all things Raiders plus England’s historic World Cup cricket win and there’s pop culture references galore in Tweetback. 

Transcendental Force

Luke Lewis, Andrew Moore and Sam Perry ask what’s doing with Shaun Johnson? Xavier Coates the boom Brisbane rookie impresses everyone with his form on and off the field, State of Origin legend Steve ‘Blocker’ Roach joins the boys to preview this year’s decider and stuff gets weird in Tweetback.  

Popeye

Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and Sam Perry wax  lyrical about the freakish winning form of James Maloney. Mbye, Munster, Norman,  Morgan who plays in the number one for Queensland in the Origin decider? Jess Halloran from the Sunday Tele joins the lads to discuss concussion issues around the game, Matt Elliott also drops by to preview the Origin decider and we boot the pod home with Tweetback. 

All Hail Jimmy Maloney

Luke Lewis, Andrew Moore and Sam Perry pick apart NSW's stunning 38-6 win over QLD in Origin game 2, including reaction from Brisbane-based journalist Phil Lutton. They also run the rule over women's Origin and the international Tests and take your Tweetback questions.

Fifty Shades of Blue

Andrew Moore and Ralph Tucker take a weekly look at the NRL

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