• Ep.13 - The Parramatta Pit of Despair with 1 Eyed Eel & The Cumberland Throw
    May 20 2024

    Our FINAL EPISODE of The Roar League Podcast - for now!


    Hot on the heels of the South Sydney podcast, we dive headlong into the pit of despair that is the 2024 Parramatta Eels season.


    This week, Mike Meehall Wood is joined by Mitch Clarke from The Cumberland Throw and Elliott Richardson from 1 Eyed Eel and The Extended Bench to examine what is going on at Parramatta, whether a change in coach can fix the issues, what the club needs to turn things around, and more.


    The Cumberland Throw (Twitter): https://x.com/EelsTCT

    Website: https://thecumberlandthrow.com/

    The Tip Sheet Podcast: https://thecumberlandthrow.com/category/podcast/


    Elliot Richardson (Twitter): https://x.com/ElliottRichard1

    1 Eyed Eel Website: https://www.1eyedeel.com/

    The Extended Bench (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@theextendedbench


    Host: Mike Meehall Wood

    Guests: Elliot Richardson (1 Eyed Eel/The Extended Bench), Mitch Clarke (The Cumberland Throw)

    Producer: Nick Wasiliev


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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Ep.12 - The Magic (Round) Numbers Game with Rugby League Eye Test
    May 13 2024

    This week, we're doing what this podcast has been leading up to all along! In honour of Magic Round, we dive head first into the stats that affect YOUR team.


    This week, Mike Meehall Wood is joined by The Rugby League Eye Test to go through all 17 NRL sides, discussing key stats that play into where each team currently sits on the ladder, what looms in store for each side, and more.


    The Rugby League Eye Test (Twitter): https://twitter.com/LeagueEyeTest

    Carlosthedwarf? (Twitter): https://twitter.com/carlosthedwarf_

    Website: https://www.rugbyleagueeyetest.com/


    Host: Mike Meehall Wood

    Guests: The Rugby League Eye Test

    Producer: Nick Wasiliev


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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Ep.11 - The Heart and Soul of the Dolphins with Brien Seeney and Joel Gould
    May 6 2024

    The transformation of the Dolphins as they have transitioned into the NRL has been one of league's biggest stories.


    This week, Mike Meehall Wood dives into the waters of Brisbane to chat with the NRL Physio podcast's Brien Seeney and AAP journalist Joel Gould, discussing what the Dolphins mean to the people of Redcliffe, how their transition has affected the club, Wayne Bennett's game plan for the future, whether the club will maintain its identity, and more.



    Brien Seeney - NRL Physio (Twitter): https://twitter.com/nrlphysio

    The Magic Sponge Podcast - NRL Physio: https://open.spotify.com/show/22j5SGi1CwgmzfIFXrRpJi


    Joel Gould (Twitter): https://twitter.com/JoelGould6


    Host: Mike Meehall Wood

    Guests: Brien Seeney, Joel Gould

    Producer: Nick Wasiliev


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    51 mins
  • Ep.10 - Cross-Code Ditching with Martin Devlin and Craig Norenbergs
    Apr 29 2024

    With talk rife about expansion and growth of the NRL, now is as good a time as any to ask: Are the Wahs truly on the up in Aotearoa?


    Mike Meehall Wood heads across the ditch this week to chat with two of New Zealand's most respected sports commentators: Host of the 'It's Only Sport' podcast, and regular contributor to The Platform, Martin Devlin and Mediaworks' Craig Norenbergs to discuss the state of rugby league in NZ, how it has captured the younger demographics, whether league and union can co-exist, and the arguments for a second team.


    Martin Devlin:

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/martindevlinnz

    It's Only Sport Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/its-only-sport-podcast-the-platform/id1688331244

    The Platform (Twitter): https://twitter.com/theplatform_nz


    Craig Norenbergs:

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraigNorenbergs

    Mediaworks: https://www.mediaworks.co.nz/home.html


    Host: Mike Meehall Wood

    Guests: Martin Devlin, Craig Norenbergs

    Producer: Nick Wasiliev



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    38 mins
  • Ep.9 - The Ins and Outs of Punting with Gerard Condon and Nick Tedeschi
    Apr 22 2024

    The sports and gambling world has a long and complicated history, with one having a massive impact on the other - and that is only set to continue.


    Mike Meehall Wood is joined by Reading The Play's Gerard Condon and Nick Tedeschi, rugby league writer and the author of the annual Punters' Guide to the NRL Season. They discuss the ins and outs of punting on the NRL, the challenges ahead as the game targets America, and more.


    Reading the Play (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ReadingThePlay


    Nick Tedeschi (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Tedeschi8181


    What are you REALLY gambling with? Help is available to you. For free and confidential support, visit https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/


    Host: Mike Meehall Wood

    Guests: Gerard Condon, Nick Tedeschi


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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Ep.8 - The Big South Sydney Debate with Oscar Pannifex and Matt Bungard
    Apr 15 2024

    Less than a year ago, South Sydney Rabbitohs were emerging as one of the most dangerous sides in the competition, primed for a challenge at the title. What happened?


    Mike Meehall Wood is joined by Rugby League Writers' Oscar Pannifex, and Matt Bungard, host of the Boom Rookies Podcast and ESPN Columnist. They discuss what's going on at the Bunnies, whether the issues can be resolved with the removal of Jason Demetriou, what happens to the likes of players like Latrell Mitchell, and more.


    Oscar Pannifex (Twitter): https://twitter.com/OscarPannifex

    Rugby League Writers: https://twitter.com/rlwriters


    Matt Bungard (Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheMattBungard

    Boom Rookies (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BoomRookies

    Boom Rookies (Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/nrl-boom-rookies/id994786654


    Host: Mike Meehall Wood

    Guests: Oscar Pannifex, Matt Bungard

    Producer: Nick Wasiliev


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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Ep.7 - How To Make An NRL Player with Brock Shepperd (Fifth And Last NRL Podcast)
    Apr 8 2024

    The journey to becoming an NRL player is a long, tough process, filled with guidance from many coaches and navigating pathways.


    Our first collaboration episode, Mike Meehall Wood is joined by Brock Shepperd, co-host of the Fifth And Last NRL Podcast. Also serving as NSW Cup Coach for the Raiders, Mike and Brock discuss the value of lower competitions, taking different approaches with players, how pathways differ across the world, the value of 'soft skills', and more.


    Host: Mike Meehall Wood

    Guest: Brock Shepperd

    Producer: Nick Wasiliev


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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Ep.6 - The Concussion Canary in the Coal Mine with Rob Hicks
    Apr 1 2024

    Concussion is becoming an increasingly examined part of our game, with the impacts being felt all around how the game is managed and player safety.


    Mike Meehall Wood is joined by the Director of Operations & Legal at The Rugby Football League, Rob Hicks, to discuss the impact of concussion on rugby league, how it is being managed in both the NRL and Super League, what the future of the game looks like as more focus is made on the effects of it, and more.


    Host: Mike Meehall Wood

    Guest: Rob Hicks

    Producer: Nick Wasiliev



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    43 mins