The Continuous Call Team – Full Show Saturday 13th July 2024 02:43:40

Now, live, right across Australia, the continuous cold team. There's Ramam away to Walsh. Walsh has gone straight through. He's over the 30.

With Mark Levy, Daryl Broman, Paul Gallen and Damien Cook. Yeah, I had a tough week. I had surgery on Wednesday morning. I'll say this, I was in hospital and when I woke up there's eight elderly on my knee. And I asked the social media what it was and I thought it was anterior labrum because it

Pretty sure that's the part I had sort of taken out. And I had someone message me on social media and say, Gail, you won't believe this, but it's this simple. It's the doctor's initials, straight initials. Where does he put his initials if you get in the sniff? No idea. I'd be lucky to put a full stop on it. Live sport and laughter right across your weekend.

Can we bring in our great mate Brad Fittler, please, from Channel 9's Wide World of Sports? He does a bit of walking on the beach from time to time, and I'm sure he's got a view on this. Hello, Freddie. G'day, James. Mate, we're talking about an old bloke taking a leaf blower down to the beach, and when the kids are finished on the beach, he just stands in there and leaf blows the sand off them. Your thoughts? Old blokes and leaf blowers, they're not in the same sentence. LAUGHTER

Levy, J-Moz was on fire last night. Please pass on my congratulations to the Marcel Marceau of the Continuous Call team. What did he do last night? Well, he announced to the world he's having a third child, so that may have had something to do with it. Oh, has he really? Yeah, so... He's got a bit of love. So congratulations to Josh. He's the father.

Cheers, Daryl. You can't say that! Too late. The continuous call team, thanks to Maccas, Harvey Norman, Lowe's, Brighton's Lawyers, Ram Trucks, Ducks Hot Water, All.com, Uber, Westpac and 1-800-GODJUNK. An olive branch has been extended between Daryl Broman and Paul Gallen, who have carpooled in from the Sutherland Shire today. So does this mean the war of words, the animosity...

and the growing pains between them have been resolved. Let's find out. My sat-nav is... I don't like it. I often think you're better off just going with the gut feel than when it's coming to driving, because I've driven here a number of times, but as I've got older, I've forgotten how I got here. In the settings, have you selected the avoid tolls button by any chance? Yes. Maybe just deselect the avoid tolls button next time. Yeah, I might have to do that. Well, Gail said you can go the tollway or whatever. That was when we were halfway here. I've had enough of this. No, we're not going to stop arguing. He's an imbo. Well, you're getting one thing. What? How are you getting home? LAUGHTER

And now on 2GB Sydney, 4BC Brisbane and network stations across Australia, it's time for the Continuous Call Team. Ah yes, good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. Welcome along to the Continuous Call Team as we launch into another super Saturday of Rugby League and look ahead to the Origin Decider.

Such an exciting time of the year with the run home to the finals starting to heat up and the Olympic Games in Paris just around the corner. And we're actually broadcasting the show today from our brand new dedicated Olympic studio to give it a test run. So far, so good.

In fact, I think once we get through the two weeks of competition, I reckon this might make a nice new home for the continuous call team. I'm sure my colleagues will be with me. And the big man, he's been demanding his own studio for years, and he might just get his own way. If you'd like to join in this afternoon, our number 131873, you can email us at either 2GB.com or 4BC.com.au.

And that text line's up and running, 0460 873 873. Now, look, I want to start the show on a bit of a serious note tonight, today, because this afternoon I want to congratulate our great mate and colleague, David Morrow.

on his elevation to the Rugby League Hall of Fame because I cannot think of anyone more deserving of this honour. To be in the hospital room with Davey, his wife Christine and Matt Thompson this week when Ray Hadley passed on the news to Thirsty is something that I'll cherish forever because he's become a great mate, a colleague, a mentor and a father figure to me.

David Morrow has dedicated his life to the game of rugby league and to be recognised in the Hall of Fame, I think is a fitting tribute to a man who's provided the soundtrack to some of the most amazing things we've seen on the footy field. I still get goosebumps when I hear his call of Ricky Stewart and Mal Meninga combining for that try on the 1990 Kangaroo Tour. You throw in State of Origins, Grand Finals, thousands of first grade experiences.

NRL games over a career spanning 44 years, his contribution to rugby league as a commentator is without peer. I can honestly say it's been such a privilege to learn from and work alongside this incredible broadcaster. As Ray described him, one of the most versatile commentators in this country. Just to share a commentary box with David Morrow is special. And to pinch one of his lines, thirsty is just a super bloke.

It's been very emotional to watch our great mate battle such an insidious disease like brain cancer. And sadly, yes, there will come a time when he's no longer with us.

I am so grateful and thankful to the NRL for fast-tracking a meeting this week so that David could be informed of his elevation into the Hall of Fame. And the tears rolling down his face emphasise what it means to him. Dave and his family are so appreciative for the love and support they've received since his diagnosis earlier this year. And I'm sure you'll join us in raising a glass to a wonderful man with a big, booming voice.

and a country boy who moved to the big smoke where he entertained listeners for nearly five decades. Davey, we love you, mate, and we're so proud of your life's work, and you'll leave a legacy that, in my opinion, will stand the test of time. David Morrow, OAM, SCG Media Hall of Fame and Rugby League Hall of Fame, we say good on you, mate.

And congratulations to you and to your family as well. In the meantime, just the two games played so far in Round 19, the Dolphins held on for a 36-28 win over South Sydney at Redcliffe. The Sharks annihilated the West Tigers 58-6 last night in the Shire and it prompted a spray from Benji Marshall at the post-match press conference where he apologised to the fans for their embarrassing performance. So I'm sure we'll touch on that throughout the afternoon as well. Let's welcome the continuous call team,

And Daryl Broman's alongside me. And, Big Man, I'm sure you echo what I just said in relation to our dear friend David Morrow, who's been elevated to the Rugby League Hall of Fame. Levy, good afternoon to you. Cookie, good on you, mate. Good to see you here, gal. All our listeners. Yeah, I do. There's not much more I can add to that. He's done everything. He's been a teammate of ours for how long? Eight years? Yep. It's been eight years. He's been eight years. That's gone quickly. And now he's facing the biggest battle of his life. And he has.

for the last six months, really, hasn't he? I mean, I think it was Christmas time we found out the horrible news that he was in a little bit of trouble. But he's fought and fought and fought. And his wife and his daughters have been there all the way with him. And, you know, we've been there, well, enough times. I mean, we've been in to see him quite a few times. And it's sad to see what's happened to him. But he's still got a great spirit. And he's still pretty...

He knows what's going on. He called me a big oaf the other day or something like that, which I didn't think was warranted, but he did. Still practising his yurglies, too. Yeah, well, I think I said that the other day. The thing with him is he might not say anything. He might be there for 10 minutes with him and just trying to talk to him, and next minute he'll roll the arm over and do a flipper or something like that. He's a remarkable person. I've said it all before. He's one of the most...

interesting blokes I've ever met, just purely and simply based on the fact that he's done everything. In commentary, you know, as a sports person himself, I'm sure he was a handy cricketer, probably a crap footballer, I don't know. But he would have been a handy cricketer because he loves, well, outside his family, sporting-wise, the things he loves the most are, I think, in order, cricket and then rugby league. And, mate, he's just a lovely bloke.

You know, we've had the fortune of spending a lot of time with him on weekends in studios like this, not this one, but the one, you know, next door. And, you know, to see him go through what he's going through is really tough. Yeah.

And he loves you too, Darrell. You've formed that bromance over the years on this wonderful show, and we're all thinking of Davey, but what an honour for him this week to be elevated into the Rugby League Hall of Fame. Paul Gallen is backing up today after a night at Shark Park where he got a big smooch on the lips from Toby Rudolph. G-String, afternoon to you. G'day, Levi. G'day, boys. Yeah, it's been a big week. I've had a long week, actually. There's been plenty going on. Fat week, like financially. It's been a fat week, yeah. It's been not bad at all. Three days straight of...

Promoting the game. It's been fantastic. I think you'd do it for nothing, wouldn't you? Promoting the game. The game that's given you so much. He's still taking it. Guys, I don't know what we're going to talk about, but some of the decisions that have been made these days are absolutely mind-boggling. Like, in all seriousness. Which one in particular? Hey, did you see Will Kenny being... When I saw it this morning, I thought, is this April? Is this April Fool's?

Can you believe he has been charged for that last night? No, I really can't. It's absolutely insane. Some of the decisions in all areas of the game at the moment are just so questionable. But that one for me, I can't believe it. The penalty try, let's go to that one. The penalty try, that one too on Thursday night, that was ridiculous. I mean, he got to the ball.

I agree. Probably should have been sent to the simmy because he did try to win a few of them, but he took three or four steps like that, died off of the ball, got two hands to the ball. He's elbowed basically the ground and he dropped the ball. Sorry, mate, but if he had a clean run to that ball, he's going to grab it. How did you get a clean run? Cooked the other bloke. Tell me how did you get a clean run?

The bloke cannot disappear. He can't disappear. Yes, he put his arm out. Yes, he should have been sent to the scene. And his leg. But listen, I said that. Put his legs and his arm out. He did. He cut his reaction time down. He ran three or four steps. Dive for the... He got two hands to the ball.

He caught the ball with two hands. All right. And then he dropped it. Well, why are you blowing up about sin bins? What did you think of the Api Corris house sin bin last night? Crazy joke. Thank you. I'm talking about the decisions all around. The decisions all around are so questionable. But in defense of the referees here, and I don't want to sound like a referee suck because I do criticize them from time to time. Which you are. No, no, no. Mate, go back over the last two years and see how much I've attacked the referees.

before you go on down that path. Give me a point. But what I'm saying is, if the referee's standing in front of Will Kennedy who's running back, yes, I understand it. He's got a responsibility not to make contact with the referee. Mate, it's called incidental contact. It is. Things just happen. It deserves a week. Mate, things just happen in this game because it's played at such high speed. He's running eight or nine metres a second.

Things just happen, okay? It's incidental contact. What player in the game goes out there on the field and thinks, okay, I'm going to make contact with a referee? Nobody. Exactly right. It's incidental contact. It just happens. But let me say this to you, Gal. If you're driving a motor vehicle and you rear-end another car, it's your responsibility to stop. He's got a responsibility not to make contact with a referee, which is why he's being charged. Totally different, mate. No, it's not totally different.

It's not totally different. You're talking about driving a car on a rugby league field where blokes are zigzagging running 8, 9 metres a second. Let me ask you this. It's incidental contact leaving. Okay, let me ask you this. He didn't see the bloke in the red jumper in front of him?

No. Oh, he didn't see him. No, he wouldn't have. He didn't see him. Mate, let me tell you. So he's got peripheral vision. He can see what's going on in a rugby league field. There's a great fullback that Will Kennedy is, but he didn't see the referee in front of him. No, no. Well, I challenge... Okay, okay. I challenge the Sharks to take it to the judiciary and he'll get two weeks. You watch. I know he'll get two weeks. That's why they can't fight it. Levi, you don't understand when you're on a football field. You are so in tune with what your job is and what you have to do. His job in that situation was to back up through the middle of the field. He wasn't worried about... He wasn't even...

thinking where the referee was. He wasn't. There's not a single player on the field who worries about where the referee is. What happens if the referee one day steps into a player? But he didn't.

What happens if that happens? But he didn't. Okay, it's also not... It also never really ended like a car, like you're trying to say. No, no, no. So if a referee steps in the way of a player, did we suspend the referee? No, there's a big difference because... There's also a big difference between driving a car and on a football field. Are you going to listen to anybody else or are you just going to keep talking? I just love how you can make the comparison between a car and a rugby league field, but I can't make the comparison.

But yours is completely different, Paul. So is it driving a car at a football field? No, because if there's a car in front of you and it's going directly behind you, you run into the car. You're talking about a referee sidestepping and then making contact with a player. It's completely different.

Go and watch that back. The referee tries to get out of the way. Will Kenny steps into him. What are the Sharks going to do? Are they going to cop it or are they going to fight? I don't think they've got a choice but to cop it. I'm just saying it's absolutely insane that the whole decision to charge him over that. Did you know we used to win the roading? LAUGHTER

Hey, good debate. Nothing wrong with that. 131873 to have your say. And officially, geez, I wish we were talking to you after a South Sydney victory on Thursday night, Cookie, but, oh, well, these things happen. Afternoon to you. Welcome back, mate. Cheers, mate. Thanks for having me back. That's probably better times at South Sydney than it was last time I was in here, though, so we've had a few wins of late.

But obviously a bit of a slip up against the Dolphins. They pretty much beat us out of the blocks and they were a bit frantic to start that game and chasing our tail there. So they were a good side. We just missed an opportunity to keep chasing the top eight. And obviously the news has now been made public. You're on the move at the end of the year. Let's get that out of the way. You'll be playing under a dear friend of ours, Shane Flanagan, next year. Yeah, no, I had a couple of really good chats with Shane. Really impressive player.

what he had to say and what he's doing down there at the Dragons and obviously before I made a decision, spoke to a few players down there, Benny Hunt being a big one someone who's been so public about wanting to go home but obviously wanting to stay now that Flano's there so that was a great sign for me to

to want to go back down there. And, mate, really, obviously a lot of footy to be played, you know, at South Sydney, but really excited for a fresh start next year and with a side that's, you know, playing some really good footy and looking for a couple more things

big signings and make a move next year. Great stuff. Well, from all reports, you had a lot of fun the first time you were with us. So now the gloves are coming off. The honeymoon period's over. It's every man for himself this afternoon, so you're going to have to fend for yourself, okay? Sounds good, mate. Surely Cookie shall have a coffee. Yeah, he said he'd wait. I said I'd have a coffee. Oh, fair play, fair play. You told me to be, you know, 10 to 1. Oh, no, no, no, quarter to. Have you stitched him up for a five? No, I have not. Quarter to. Let's say, why were you late?

I would have gone across the tunnel, which I don't need to take that way. You don't take that way because it's tolls. Actually, I do. We're talking about what Broman doesn't. You know what Broman doesn't? He claims it back on text. Of course. You know what's easier? You know why Gail was early?

None of that stuff today, I tell you. Darryl! Don't encourage it. No, 131873, the number, 2GB.com, 4BC.com today. You click onto the feedback icon and you can text us as well, 0460 873 873. Hey, Levy, what's peripheral vision?

peripheral vision is what I meant. Give it to him, Levy. He's an imbo, a front rower. Eight or nine metres a second backwards. He should go in the wife-carrying contest instead of the NRL when it comes to Will Kennedy. And, Levy, you really do ruin the continuous call team. Do us a favour and shut up. Brett, I'm entitled to my opinion like everybody else. We're off to a break. We'll come back with more.

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131873, the number 2GB.com. Click onto the feedback icon if you would like to join us. Some lovely messages coming through for David Morrow. Boys, congratulations, thirsty on a well-deserved award. Thank you to lending your voice to the game of rugby league and other sport, especially as we travelled around Australia in the past 15 years, both on ABC and the Continuous Call team. That's from Wolfie and Glenda. Thank you, team. From Dorita, I can proudly echo all your sentiments and pride towards David Morrow.

on his elevation to the Hall of Fame. Such a bittersweet time he's confronting. I shed a tear or two in the opening remarks detailing and describing a most incredible broadcasting career in rugby league and all other sports such as cricket and the Olympics. This is an accolade more than well deserved given the enormous contribution he has made and an outstanding professional who was dedicated to his craft.

Well done, Davey, as you often say, thinking of your mate, especially in these challenging times. Thanks, Dorita. And Bruce writes, G'day, team. I just want to say a hearty congratulations to Thirsty on being elevated to the Rugby League Hall of Fame. Thoroughly well-deserved for the great man. I still get tears of laughter when I remember that call of his where he arced up at a refereeing call and all we heard was, What?!

Not once, but a few times. Great memories from Bruce the Truckie. Good on you, Bruce. Thank you very much. 131873, the number, 2GB.com. Click onto the feedback icon. Daniels at St. Clair. G'day, Daniel. G'day, Mark. G'day, team. How are you all doing? Good. Thank you, mate.

That's good. Yeah, I just wanted to obviously congratulate Thirsty as well. And, you know, my thoughts and prayers are with him at the moment. But I also wanted to commend you boys, especially you, Mark, for visiting Davey as frequently as you do in hospital. I think it speaks volumes of the esteem and the friendship that you have for the great man, but it also speaks volumes to your character as well. And I think you're all gentlemen for doing that. No, that's very kind of you to say, Daniel. We wish we were...

seeing him under better circumstances but that's what mates do and that's the Aussie spirit isn't it you pitch it and help your mates when they fall on tough times and we're really feeling for his wife Christine and his two daughters who are dealing with this as well but we've just got to be there to support our great mate David Morrow. Good on you Daniel, thanks for the call mate 131873 the number 2GB.com

or 4bc.com.au. Just on those charges from last night, we do that for Brydon's lawyers, protecting your future. When winning is all that matters, you need Brydon's lawyers on your side. Gal's already gone into detail about Will Kennedy. One match with an early plea, two if he's found guilty at the judiciary. Tom Hazleton.

He copped a charge for a crusher tackle on Fonua Pole. He'll cop a $1,500 fine with an early guilty plea. So a judiciary update for Brydon's lawyers. Protecting your future when winning is all that matters. You need Brydon's lawyers on your side. Well, All Roads lead to Suncorp Wednesday night for the Origin decider. New South Wales attempting to do what no Blues side has done in Brisbane since 2005. And the Queensland Maroons, well, they're looking to make it a third straight series victory.

I thought we'd check in with both camps this afternoon. We'll start off with the Blues. Their coach is Michael McGuire and he's on the line. G'day, Madge. Hi, Madge. How are you? Mate, very well. What an opportunity for yourself and this New South Wales team to create your own legacy and for these players to become heroes at Suncorp Stadium where you'll get no favours.

Yeah, Mark, we are looking forward to it. Obviously the boys over the last two, three months have put a lot of work into this time. So we now have our opportunity to be able to create their own. And I'd like nothing more than this group of players to be able to put themselves into the history books.

Yeah, Gally trained this morning, mate. He did the whole session, the way they manage players these days, they like Formula 1 cars, but he got out there today and everything's fine. He trained really well, actually, so looking forward to him being ready to go on Wednesday.

Mate, you had a big win in the game too, and it couldn't have been easy for you to drop a player from the team after such a fantastic win in Olukawatu and bring in Mitchell Barnett. I understand Mitchell Barnett's an outstanding player. Is there a reason behind that?

Yeah, I guess you're always looking to improve the team, Daryl. And I felt, you know, to bring Mitch in, he probably covers more of that middle for us. And that saves me having to move Liam Martin into the middle when I bring Big Hamoli on. So I just, and especially the way Barney's been playing, he's been playing some great footy. I just felt that for us as a team to go up there and perform the way we want.

Yeah, that was the way to go. Hey, Matt, it's Cookie. All the best in the decider, mate. He's still available too. Still available. He's put a lot into this voice, Cookie. He's got me out there. Everything leading up to the camps, mate, before Origins, the passion you showed has been great. But I was wondering, Connor Watson, what sort of your plans in the decider? He's going to let Reece sort of go as long as he can and then bring him in? Or is that sort of a plan before halftime there?

Yeah, depending on how the game goes, Cookie. You know, I've talked about this many times when you've got a player like that on the bench where you look at how the game's going, how Reece is going, how much work he's done. Depending on whether or not the opposition, you're seeing a little bit more fatigue through the middle so you can speed the game up. So I guess it's really off the field over time, depending on how Reece is going as well. But he's done a fabulous job for us over the last couple of games. So he's

He's rock solid. Yeah, I think he's shown he's got the fitness to get through the game anyway. So do you reckon there's any opportunity of having both of them on the field at the same time? No.

Yeah, definitely. We probably, I mean, yes and no, depending on what's the way I sort of brought Barney on. We've obviously got the middles that can rotate there and what Connor does bring to us, mate, he can go anywhere. So if we, you know, in this day and age with concussion, whether or not it's a centre or whoever it might be that may get clipped at some stage, we've got some great cover that he can cover every position along the field. So if we needed to have him in the middle there together, we can definitely do that as well.

Madge, what are you expecting in this game, like differently from the game two, let's talk about, because you're absolutely dominant there, led 34-0 at halftime, but you are playing up at Suncorp. What are you expecting to happen differently in this game from game two?

Yeah, Darrell, well, I have learned, I guess, that no game is the same and you've got to earn the right to be able to create it. And wherever you play, I mean, obviously there's a lot of chatter about playing up there, but you've got the same dimensions and you've got noise and you have that in any stadium that you go into. It's your mindset about what you want to do as a group and that's really what we've focused on. And, you know, you've got to get momentum by what you do. And when you do that, you put pressure on the opposition and create the things that we did in...

that first half. So there's, um, do you think they'll be better? Do you, do you expect Queensland to be better at, you know, on the field, same thing on the field than what they were in game two? Well, I guess everyone tells me, you know, that, um, things are different up there, but yeah, I go back to what we do. Um, no doubt every game is different, you know, and you've got to earn the right, as I said, to be able to, to create, uh, opportunities for yourself. So, you know, we've got our game and we need to make sure that we get that on. Um,

between that 80 minutes. A couple of light-hearted ones before you go, Madge. This DJ that you brought in to play the crowd noise and everything else, was that more to mimic what's going to happen at Suncorp or to drown out that bloody boombox that Jerome and Brian get around with? LAUGHTER

Well, I haven't seen the boombox round, actually, off their own accord. But, yeah, we definitely had that just as a noise just to know what it feels like. Obviously, when you're playing in the stadium up there, I mean, it's a great stadium to go and play at. Even to coach at, it's a great stadium. So you look forward to going out of that stadium and you've just got to have that awareness that you're probably not going to be able to hear each other. And that's the practice that we've done. Can I ask you a question? I'm interested from a coaching perspective.

So you're saying you coach differently at different stadiums, are you saying? Or you prefer coaching at some stadiums as opposed to others?

I like catching at any stadium. It doesn't matter whether I'm in the backyard, Darrell, if I need to. But when you go up there, mate, you know, it's obviously the way the stadium is built. Everything's tight and close. So it makes it enjoyable. And I'm just thinking, Madge, I mean, New South Wales Blues camps have been interesting over the years. We've had blokes full of horses. Did you ever think there'd be a time where you'd be talking about Jerome Luai getting stuck in a wave pool? Especially at home, Bush. LAUGHTER

But, mate, all of a sudden you're seeing surfboards on the roofs driving around Homebush. But, yeah, I'm glad he made it out safely and you saw his life go before his eyes. But, no, he was very safe. He snuck out there and realised that water has actually got to go somewhere. And there is a subtle little rip that happens in those pools and it took him on a ride. Who was the best surfers out there that day?

Birdo was a pretty decent one. Connor Watson, he's a fair surfer. There were a few really poor surfers. I can tell you that too. Cameron Murray, he wouldn't be...

I think he got the boogie board out. I don't think he's game enough to get up. The boogie board. You wouldn't have thought the Penrith boys would have been all that good at it. Yeah, well, as you probably noticed, Jerome was on the boogie board and he still got into trouble. Oh, great stuff. Well, mate, we'll see you at Suncorp on Wednesday night. We're going to check in with the Queenslanders as well and we obviously wish the respective states all the best. It's been a great campaign and we look forward to another instalment in the Ampole State of Origin series Wednesday night.

Thanks, boys. Appreciate it, man. There he is, Michael Maguire, the coach of the New South Wales Origin team. And we'll be there with a special edition of Wide World of Sports from six before we launch into the continuous call team seven. And Ray Hadley will be along for his 99th Origin game. 99 only. Darrell, what are you up to? 101. 101. 101 Origin games. Unbelievable how quickly it's gone. Have you actually counted them? No. No, you just made that up, didn't you? Well, neither, sadly. I

I reckon he has. He just makes it up. Mate, he makes it up. He wouldn't count him. He'd get one of his underlings to do it. Well, you reckon he can't count? No, he can count, but he's too lazy, mate. He's got more important things. What if I was to tell you that Ray will be on after 3 o'clock this afternoon? Good. Oh, haven't you tried? I'll say the same thing to him. Really? Yeah. Hmm?

I'm the only one who criticizes him. You're sucking up to him all the time, Levy. How am I sucking up to him? Gail's always sucking up to him. I'm not sucking up to him. I'm competing with him. Cookie will be sucking up to him. I'm competing with him. I'm going to take the man down. He's leading the tipping competition at the moment. How's he leading it? I don't know, but he's leading it. You're about third. I'll be winning it. You reckon you'll beat him?

As long as I beat Matt, that's all I care about. Where are you running? Listen, he's soft, you know what? Where are you? Where are you? I'm about fifth. I'll beat you easily. Listen here, you didn't want to bet at the start of the year. Because...

Because gambling takes my focus off what I've got to do. You had a fat day last week, didn't you? I did. You won thousands. He wouldn't have a $100 bet with me. It was $100. That's all it was. He wouldn't have it. It was $500. If you had a fat week last week, why don't you get the coffees today, Big Mark? No, I got them last week. You've got them once ever. I was driving this morning and Ray phoned me. What's he coming on for? Well, I'm about to tell you.

After 3 o'clock today, he would like to take issue with Paul Gallen and just give him some advice. About what? After something you saw last night. I know what he's going to carry on about. Yeah, what's he going to carry on about? We were on TV and I was doing a news cross. Yeah. And we finished the news cross and I had to slide out a shot. So I slid out once and it wasn't quite out, so I slid out again. Ha ha ha!

How's that my fault? It did look funny. It did look very funny. But he's hitting me about, like, what else could I do? Is it true the Channel 9 production crew have been giving it to you as well? Oh, everyone laughed. Everyone laughed. But, like, I'm blaming the cameraman.

What? Is it not his job to focus in on James Bracey as I'm sliding out? When's the last time you blamed yourself for anything? Exactly. You must have been good to coach. When would be the last time? Listen, I'm next to Bracey. I slide out once. Is that a big enough step or not? When Flano sat you down back in the day and said, Gal, you've dropped the ball three times. You've thrown a four pass. Didn't happen. Never your fault? Prove it. There you go, W. That answers your question. Show me where it is.

131873, the number, tgb.com, 4bc.com.au. Quick break, back with plenty more in just a sec. Great to have you with us, the Continuous Call team. Boys, looking forward to an afternoon of fun. Good to see Cookie in there to balance up Gal's inflated opinion and bring him back down to earth, especially with this talk about referees. Stick to playing, Gal, that one from Ben. Levy, don't stereotype people from Penrith. Mick Fanning, world surfing champion, came from Penrith. I don't think we were stereotyping people from Penrith. It wasn't you, it was me.

Oh, was it? Yeah, but you wouldn't think there'd be many surfers from Penrith. I wouldn't have thought so. Mick Fanning's probably a great example, though. Well, they do have a beach at Penrith these days. I know there is a beach there, but I don't know if you can be hanging 10 on a 10-foot wave or something. Not catching barrels in the surf out of Penrith. I don't think so. I'm not sure. I haven't been there. Hi, Cookie. Really sad you're leaving the Mighty Rabbit O's. All the best next year. I was disappointed with our defence on Thursday. Some of the Dolphins' tries were really soft. What happened? And are you going to take over the goal-kicking for the next game?

Yeah, it was. That's probably, over the last five weeks, have been probably one of the best defensive teams in the comp. So we just didn't match the intensity of the Dolphins up there, which was poor. And there was. It was a couple of real soft tries. But, mate, at the moment, Latrell wasn't kicking. Everyone at training thinks they're a goal kicker at the moment. And I do think I'm second string. But Tane beat me to Kota the other night. Take the ball off him.

So you're saying you're a worse kicker than Tarno Milne? No. I'm saying you're better. I'm saying I'm better. Okay. Well, to be fair, Walker, God, he was horrible. I tell you what, he's been practising a lot, and that training, he's doing really well. So, mate, we've just got to start scoring more tries close to the post, let him get some...

confidence up early in the game. Have you taught Tane Milner a two-on-one yet? Sorry, sorry, a three-on-one. That wasn't his fault. That was Piggy's fault. Piggy coached him as a kid. He couldn't teach him. We taught him nothing. Mate, poor Joy Arrow on the inside. He was unmarked. The winger, to be fair, the Dolphins winger sort of did

may have got somewhere near him, but God, he blew that. Gentlemen, can I play you something last night? And a few people have pointed it out on the email. And look, I don't want to take the mickey out of myself here, but I made some comments last night in the call about Ronaldo Militalo's haircut because I don't think it was all that crash hot.

And then I was forced to eat my words when he raced away to score a try. And Josh Morris actually caught up with him after the game to ask him about the haircut. This is what happened last night. Look, I don't think I'm in a position to be offering haircut advice, but I saw Ronaldo Mulatalo at our local coffee shop the other day and I said, Ronnie, I don't think I like your haircut, mate. He said, wait till you see it on game night. And sadly, for his sake, I think it's deteriorated even further.

Tackle number five. Can they get over for some more points? Braley throws a long pass away to Trindle. On to Kennedy. Now to Iroh. Iroh gives the ball to Ronaldo. And Roddy. Roddy. The aerodynamics. The haircut. I shouldn't have bagged him because he's claimed to meet Pye. 10-6. Kick the car. Coffee shop. I'll go you good thing.

10-6 kick to come. Lois Mings wears scoreboard. Last time I ever bagged someone's haircut because he's a tried scorer. That's what's doing with the hair. Mate, my missus is off me. She only touched me with a six-foot pole, so...

Hopefully she'll give me a kiss tonight. But, yeah, she probably won't. So I was, yes, forced to eat my words. My man, Ronnie. Then there was a fight between me and Piggy and Josh on whose man it was. Piggy was claiming him as his, and then Josh went up to him after the game and said, and Ronaldo said, no, no, Josh is my man. Gave him a big hug. To be fair, it's a horrible haircut. It is awful. I give it to him on TV. I'm telling you, I shot after it. He's terrible. Look at it. Is it like in a bun there or something? Yeah, what he's trying to do, he's trying to get into a little plat

at times, but it's absolutely disgraceful. Cut it off. Like, Ronnie is a great guy. I love him. And I'll tell you what, Big Man said something to me earlier. Ronnie was probably the difference last time, the energy he brought to the team, and he does that really well, Ronnie. He can bring a lot of energy to the team. Last week, as Big Man said, he had a week off. He didn't have a good week, but when he's energetic and when he's firing the team up, he's such a key for the Sharks. And for a winger, for me to say about a winger, it goes to show how influential he can be, but that

That haircut is... He's a hell of a player, you know, because not only does he inspire his own team, he annoys the crap out of his opponents. You know, because he looks like he's verbals and a fair bit. I'm not sure. His brother's debuting for the Eels. Yeah, I see that. Lorenzo. Lorenzo, yeah. That's a great name. Hey, Gal, I just wanted to, while we're talking about the Sharks, acknowledge David Riccio's exclusive story in The Telegraph today.

You and I were sort of made aware of what happened earlier in the week, and it was probably not our story to tell, but I'm glad that Nico Hines, Daniel Holdsworth, and Steve Price have spoken about this during the week. Nico Hines and the two assistant coaches, they actually saved a bloke's life during the week down there on the coast bridge, if you like, down north of Wollongong. Yeah, so Steve Price told me the whole story. Pretty confronting, and

For me, it's an amazing thing what they did, what Price and Nicko did, to run towards a guy who was in that situation. Because I know even thinking about it myself, like as a man, you want to think you'd go and help and you'd do it. But it'd be pretty confronting. You wouldn't know sort of if you had something going, if you wanted to hurt anyone else. But they didn't care for themselves. They ran straight at him, grabbed his arms, reached their hand, sort of were communicating with each other via just signals. Grabbed him by the belt, threw him back over the...

over the railings and managed to hold him down long enough. Then they actually... They drove him home or something? Yeah, they actually got him in the car. They actually helped him to the car, put him in the middle, price-ed his arm around the whole time.

talking to him and just trying to communicate with him. Nico was talking to him and Daniel Holdsworth was obviously driving the car and while they were on the way, police cars come flying by and the guy sort of got a bit concerned and said, they're here for me, aren't they? And they settled him down and even when the police were there, they stayed with him and made sure he was comfortable, made sure he was okay and reportedly went to hospital. The boys have received text messages from him since and obviously the guys thanked him but

It was a hell of a situation. I can't imagine being in that situation. Well done to them. Well, in David Riccio's story, Daryl, and this just goes to show what a quality human being Nico Hines is, it says Hines called the man to check on his welfare on Wednesday, and Nico's quoted, it was nice to hear that he was in a better place. He's getting the professional help that he needs.

He thanked us, which is nice. So he's a quality human. Well, he is, mate. So is Pricey. I don't know Holdsworth, so I can't comment on that. I'm sure he's a good fella. But I know the other two. Well, I don't know Nico, but I know Pricey pretty well, and he's a quality bloke too. So well done to all of them involved. I mean, as you said, it's a really confronting situation, and you put yourself in their shoes...

Until you're actually in a position like that, you probably don't know what you'd do. But to their great credit, they took...

the right action and and did the right thing and probably saved his life yep absolutely and um like what we always say in these sorts of situations if you or someone you know struggling and you need to talk to somebody there are so many avenues in which you can seek professional help these days speak to your gp or you can ring lifeline anonymously on 13 11 14 and just talk through your issues i know times are tough at the moment especially in a cost of living crisis

13 11 14 is the number for Lifeline and you can always give them a ring and have a chat to them and speak about the issues that you're facing at the moment. We're off to a break. Continuous call team, Mark Levy, Damien Cook, Darrell Broman and Paul Gallen. Back with more right after this. Continuous call team, 13 1873, the number, 2GB.com, 4BC.com.au. Click onto the feedback icon. Well, look, Damien Cook's obviously a current NRL player and you can tell that given what he's brought into the studio today.

The Harvest Snaps Baked Pea Crisps, less than 100 calories. Darrell, they're too healthy for you. I'd still eat them. You'd still have a cracker. Very nice. Less sodium and fat source of fibre. He's brought a banana. Do you ever have Smith's Crisps? And some water. I mean, this is the diet of an athlete.

as opposed to us in here. Look at those chips. Chocolates. I thought he had a... Did he have mussel meal in there too? Yeah, yeah. Yeah, mussel meal. Yeah, one of them too. I saw that earlier. Because when he brought it in, because he was late, I thought he brought us some food or some coffee or something. I went and checked what he had. Is chilli good for you? Does that make you a little bit more regular? No.

It's a natural digestive, I guess. I don't know about regular. Hold on. Gal's got some stuff too. What have you got? Mine's exactly the same. I've got a banana and apple harvest snaps and a mussel meal. The size of your harvest snaps. You're way smaller than him. Wee Willie Winky Gal. He might have got lucky this morning. I don't know about that. Just look at the size of yours compared to his. His is way bigger. You're about four times his size. But I've got two packs, so there we go.

To be fair, I struggle at home with all the kids' snacks. There's a lot of other little chocolates and...

All these little packets of chips that I always... Treat yourself, mate. My kids are like that too. They love snacks, but they don't like the healthy ones. No, same here. Is there any healthy snacks to get for them? Fruit. That's what I was trying to say, fruit. But they like snacks like these, like the popcorn packets and stuff like that. Popcorn's not too bad for you, though, is it? That's all right. Just on a serious note today, they buried Jeff Robinson today, and I couldn't go because it was...

It was a fair way away where the funeral was, and I couldn't get here. It started at 10 o'clock, but I did watch a fair bit of it on the TV. It's amazing what you can do these days with those sort of things. So I watched it on TV, but one thing that stood out for me, he's got, I think he had 16 grandchildren, seven kids, Robbo, and most of the grandkids spoke at the funeral, which was fantastic, and each and every one of them said, oh,

We love Poppy because he used to give us lollies and chips and chocolate all the time. The parents barbed it. But each and every one of the grandkids said... I know, he used to sneak it into us. Even though Mum would say no...

Poppy would give it to us. So I just thought it was fantastic. That's beautiful. Yeah, it is beautiful. And it's funny you say that, Darrell, because if I think back to my childhood growing up, it was always the highlight going to Nan and Pop's place at Coogee because Pop would always take us down to Maccas for Happy Meal. Mum and Dad were like, no, no, no, we've got to have our vegetables and everything else, but you go to Grandma and Grandad's place. They always spoil you, mate. That's what they're for. That's what it's for, and you'll spoil your little beautiful grandchild, of course. We've got a few. I've got three of them. How's the little man going? He's going good, mate. He's

He's 12 weeks old, I think, on Friday he was. But, mate, he's smiling. He's starting to talk. Beautiful. Like, you're not saying, G'day, big man, or anything like that. Are you a poppy, grandpa, or what are they? A papa, I think I'm going to be. But, mate, he's great. It's fantastic. And my daughter's doing, and her husband, they're doing a great job with him. And you've got a couple of kids, Damien?

I do. I've got a four-year-old daughter, Willow, and Jagger, who's won almost two. I love Jagger. Jagger, what a good name. I think Willow might be listening. I think she wanted to go out and listen in the car and listen to Dad on the radio. Oh, beautiful. Hello if she is. Well, we've got a Willow who sends us a lot of stuff here on the text line. Well, speaking of that. There's a Willow there. Matt, what does it take? I might ask Gail. What does it take to get a 2GB shirt? Actually, I've got a message for you. You should have one, mate.

Willow messaged me all the time. Andrew, can we organise Damien a 2GB shirt? Exactly, why hasn't he got a 2GB shirt? I mean, the probation period's surely off after one show. He's been here for two now. Mate, if you get asked back a second time, you've made it. You might even have a long term. Well, Jamos has got a shirt. Well, I don't know how that happened. That's a fluke. You know what, Jamos, if you're listening, just do us a favour, give Cookie your shirts, will you? Thanks very much. 131873, the number you're listening to the continuous call to.

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Arvo, gentlemen, absolutely crack up every time Gal, my favourite, says had a fat day. Love it. I'm going to try and get it trending in Adelaide. As a survivor of childhood cancer now in my 40s, sending all my best to Thirsty from Anna. Thank you, Anna.

Had a fat day. Well, Gal has a lot of fat weeks. So many invoices this week. What about how many cashies? No, invoices, invoices. I bet you haven't got as many invoices as you have cashies. Look at you, you idiot. I haven't seen cash for years. Mark, did you know that today is French Fries International Day? Ask Macca's from Paul. Well, there you go. International French Fries Day. They have a day for everything these days. Would you rather have a French fry or a chip?

Because I classify French fries as the skinny ones, right? Is that the technical... Are you trying to say there's a difference? Well, yeah, there is a difference. Between a chip and a French fry? In my opinion, yes. Because I classify the French fries as the little skinny ones. So like the McDonald's ones? Yeah, and the chips are like thick ones you might get to fish in a chip shop. Crazy. What?

What's crazy about that? There's nothing stupid. You don't agree with that either. No, because one country might call it a chip French fry. That's the case. Righto. We're getting into a chip discussion after the news. Breaking back with more. Just the two games tonight at 5.30, Matt Thompson will be here to broadcast the Gold Coast and

That game coming through from Seabus Super Stadium. And then later on tonight, the Brisbane Broncos and the St. George Illawarra Dragons. You'll hear that game with Chris Warren and the remainder of the continuous call team as well. Stay listening for the clues in the Saturday footy quiz. And all the callers who get to air this afternoon could win the $200 meat tray voucher.

You certainly are as we welcome you back to the second hour of the Continuous Call team on this Saturday as we do it from the Olympic studio. Yes, our brand new studios here at 2GB and 4BC. I'll get Daryl and the boys' thoughts on that in just a moment. But running you through what's happened so far, of course, State of Origin on Wednesday night. If you missed our chat with Michael Maguire, you can have a listen back to that on the 2GB and 4BC website. Jonathan Thurston will join us next.

in the next hour of the program. Andrew Abdo will be on the show this hour, off the back of the announcement of, well, an expanded season opener next year in Las Vegas. So looking forward to all of that. And obviously to talk about David Morrow's elevation to the Rugby League Hall of Fame. The results so far in round 19, the Dolphins beat the Rabbitohs 36-28. And last night, the Sharks walloped the West Tigers by 58 points to six. And

Just on the back of the West Tigers performance, Benji Marshall was scathing of his team at the post-match press conference last night. I've just got to apologise to our fans. When you take the field, you've got to choose the right attitude. And tonight they ran harder and tackled way harder than us and that showed on the scoreboard. When you say attitude, is that something you know? I haven't seen that all year. It's the first time I've seen it. You seem pretty, I don't know, weird.

What's said in there stays in there. Do you feel you've got enough... You're over in the game, like, at all? No. There's nothing you can draw on the field? No. But when you take the field, you've got to choose the right attitude, how hard you want to tackle and how hard you want to run. And...

They ran harder and tackled harder than us and had way more energy than us. Did you feel happy going off for a sin of it? It didn't matter. It didn't matter. It didn't matter. Yeah, Benji Marshall not too impressed with his team's performance last night. They showed a bit of fight the previous week, Darrell, in the game you called it Leica, but

last night they just lacked enthusiasm, they lacked effort and we heard from a few of their supporters at the end of the night who were also scathing of the West Tigers. They just don't seem to be getting any better. It's hard not to be based on what you saw last night. They were terrible last night. You know, they looked tired, they looked listless, there was a lack of effort there. It was 6-1 at one stage and, you know, I think at that stage people were thinking, oh, this might be a decent game but

It reminded me a little bit of State of Origin 2. They got bashed in the middle of the ruck. They just got hammered up the middle. The Sharks big boys just had a field day. I thought the enthusiasm of Moolatalo just shone through last night. He scored three tries. Both wiggers, I thought, were really good. I've got to say, I thought Daniel Atkinson and Trindle together in the halves were great as well. You know, I said...

I don't know where it was. I was at a gig yesterday and I just said yesterday the loss of Hines, I think, in a strange way might have just set the Sharks players' minds thinking, hold on, we've lost our best player here. We've got to go out and...

you know, compensate for that. And they did last night. He's a good player, that kid, that Daniel Atkinson. Not only that, Damien, but you look at someone like Braden Trindle, who had his off-field indiscretion a few weeks ago, served a bit of time out of the game. I'm sure Craig Fitzgibbon would have said to him this week, here's your chance to repay the team.

with what happened earlier in the year. We've got no Nico. You need to stand up and guide this team around the park. And he did that last night. Yeah, definitely. I think he's wanting to repay his teammates of what happened a few weeks ago. And he definitely done that. And I think the big man's right too, that you lose your star player and everyone needs to just step up just that little bit extra to sort of cover for him. So that might have been a blessing in disguise, losing Nico to play him into a bit of form. But I thought probably no one knows what's

Blake Braley, I thought he was outstanding last night. You're right, it was a close game at the start, a bit of discipline on both sides, but the way he moved the Tigers forward pack around, those big guys, and really tied them out, I thought that was his best game of the year. Mate, what about your performance? You're backing up today. I didn't realise. We've got about a 100-inch television in our Olympic studio here, and Damien's been sitting here watching himself on Fox last night. Talk about a fat week. You're everywhere.

he's turned into James Graham. He's Eddie Maguire. He's Eddie everywhere. Unbelievable. Mate, can I ask Gail a question? The young bloke, Jesse's a Colhoun. Jesse Colhoun. I just felt sorry for him. Yeah, I spoke to the club this morning. I've got, look, I'm not a doctor, but the way he went down last night, I'm

Look, I'd be shocked if he hasn't done his ACL, the poor bloke. He's a really, really good player. I think he could be an elite player, but unfortunately he's just run into so many injuries the past year. He's had a major foot problem for a long time. He'd come back, he'd probably played...

two, maybe three games in reserve grade. Last night was his first game back in the top grade. Yeah, unfortunately, he's hurt his knee. I think he's done his ACL. I think he has. I thought I read that this morning. Based on the test that he did, it was positive for an ACL tear, but he's having a scan today. They'll definitely know tonight, but I'd be shocked if he hasn't done it, the poor bloke. Gentlemen, can we move on to hot chips? Because there was a comment made by you, G-String, prior to the news. Chips.

French fries versus chips. And you said they're the same. They're the same. Well, they are. The French call their chips French fries and everyone else is chips. I think they call them French fries in America. Yeah, McDonald's call them French fries, but they're from France. The French said French fries, fries, chips, whatever you want to call them, they call them French fries. So what? I think they're different to chips. French fries are skinny little things and chips are fat things. What's it made out of?

I agree with you, big man. What are French fries made of? Potato. What are chips made of? Potato. So it's the same thing. Yeah, but different shapes. I've got my kid's toy at home, right? And it's plastic shapes, right? And we call one a triangle and we call one a square. They're both plastic. Are you human? You see human? Very different shapes? You're both human?

So would you say if you went to a place and you got a big fat chip, like a real big one, an inch, a square, say a square, say about two inches long and about an inch wide, you'd be happy to call that a French fry? No, I don't. Exactly. That's my point. It's not a French fry.

French fry, you idiot. A skinny chip, a skinny little thin chip. He's a French fry. I wouldn't call it a French fry. I'd say chips. Give me some chips. Give me some chips. Can I take you up on something you said? You said that French fries come from France. Probably. I've done some Googling. He's done Googling in the off-season. Despite its name, the French fry is not French.

The origins of the French fry have been traced back to Belgium. Oh, no. Where historians claim potatoes were being fried in the late 1600s. According to local Belgian lore, poor villagers living in Meuse Valley often ate small fried fish they caught in the river and had it with fries.

French fries. Yeah, but I read that before too. The thing is, the people cooking the chips were French. No, they were. They were in Belgium, but they were French. Don't smother like him. They were French. You're smothering. They were French. No, they weren't. He's the king of smothering. He just says stuff and then tries to crap his way through it by telling lies. I wonder where he learned that off. People.

People's champion? You. Can I ask the very important question here, Damon, and I'll start with you when it comes to chips, French fries, chips, whatever. Do you prefer fat chips, skinny chips, French fries, or crinkle cut chips? Mmm.

i'm going to go and with a local we would all know is i really enjoy port hacking seafood chips oh yes i love those ones that have a bit of you know you can tell the fish cocktails are being cooked in the same oil yeah a bit of that flavor about them too the character i'll pick through the crunchy ones but you know so darryl i take from that you're a fat chip type of person look this might surprise you but i like all sorts of chips

You know, I don't complain if I have to. I love the McDonald's chips because they're easy to get, right? But I have been to Port Hacking Seafood and they have got good chips. But you know what? For some reason, they're sort of a yellowy colour. Have you noticed that? I don't know why that is.

Is it the chicken salt? Chicken salt's yellow. They're yellow, I think, before they cook them. Oh, you reckon? Yeah. They're nice. Have you been there, Levy? No, I haven't. I'm going to have to try it. Port Hacking chips and seafood, it's very good. Well, see, with this restaurant, we're actually going through a chip phase at the moment. Well, I can help you. I need to get you down there on Monday. What do you have? Mate, they're sending in about 27 different varieties of chips for us to try. Right. And we've got to pick the chips that we want to use. I like all chips, right? But I quite like a crinkle cut chip. I do like a thick crinkle cut chip.

I actually don't know what a crinkle cut is. I'm trying to think what a crinkle cut is. Well cooked as well. Are the lines really? No, a bit the other way, mate. I'd rather them be, I don't want them undercooked, as in, you know, not soft. But I'd rather have them, I'm happy if they were all squishy too. You know, they're just all laying together. Yeah, I like them like that. I'm actually with the big man on this. I like all chips. I wouldn't call anything a French fry crinkle cut. I just call them chips and I like them all.

Well, I'm going to make a controversial statement here. I'm prepared to say that most Australians would prefer the normal-sized chips. See, I'm not a big fan of... Believe it or not, I'm not a big fan of a fat chip. I don't like fat chips. What's wrong with you? I prefer the skinnier chips. You're almost racist. So does that mean at the restaurant you're going to go...

Yeah, what are you going to get? A skinny chip. Well, I did ask the suppliers. I said, well, what's the more popular chip? And they said the thin one. Is there a different taste to them? Well, apparently there's all these different varieties of chips.

How many different... I like the sweet potato chips. Got to get some of them. Well, there's different varieties. You don't like them? No, they're gold. I'm anti-sweet potatoes, mate. They don't taste like potatoes, and they're not sweet, and I don't like them. So get that up there. And it's like pumpkin. I don't like pumpkin, so stick that up you and just cop it. Sweet potato chips are nice. Cookie with me? Yeah, I like them. Good change-up. Darrell, that was very aggressive. Do you like pumpkin? Yeah.

I hate pumpkin. Roast pumpkin. Pumpkin is despicable. I like pumpkin. Pumpkin's fine. I ate cauliflower. Worst vegetable ever made, cauliflower. Disgusting. I'm not big on that. 13187. Can I ask you guys a question? I was thinking about this during the week for some reason. What's a kumquat?

A kumquat? Yeah. It's an idiot. It's a vegetable. Yeah, but what is it? You're a kumquat. But actually, what is it? Like, it's a strange name for a vegetable. What is it? Yeah, they could make the names easier, I believe. I mean, why would you make vegetables, you know, the bloke who first named it said, geez, you're going to call that a kumquat? I wonder what he was doing when he was a kumquat. Well, I'm not sure about that. It's actually a fruit. A kumquat is a fruit. It's a fruit, isn't it? Well, so is a tomato.

I'm just having a look here. Eat and hull, peel and all. They grow on trees. What else can I tell you? Like money. Money doesn't. What do they look like? They look like orange. Do you have to peel them? Is it kumquat? Yeah, that's it. How do you spell it? How do you spell that?

C-O-M. No, it's K-U-M. Oh, K-U-M. K-U-M. Damien have been at training this week. Hey, Ben. Ben, hornby. Hey, Ben. You're a cum quad. Oh, that's gold. Here's an interesting... It says there's a C spelling as well. It is like an orangey looking thing, but it's more of an oval shape.

Would many people have kumquat trees in their backyard in Australia? I've got no idea. I don't know why I thought about kumquat, but I was just... You know, while we're discussing that, on TV at the moment, I watched this today. Cameron McGinnis sitting next to the coach while they were asking him a question. Watch him. He just nods all the time. He just nods. You should see me in TV. I sit at the back of the room, he sits at the front. Mate, every time someone's talking...

He had the best nod, the best nod you've ever seen. He's relentless with it. He was there for 10 minutes and said about five words. The rugby league nodder. You'll go again soon. You'll go again soon. He loves it. Get ready for your watch me now. He's non-stop. I've got another one. There's another one. All right, 131873, the number. We're talking hot chips and kumquats, believe it or not. So we want to know what your preferred chip is, whether you like a fat chip, a skinny chip, a crinkle cut chip, and...

I'm determined to find at least one person who has a kumquat tree in their backyard. A kumquat tree. A kumquat tree in their backyard. I don't think you can grow them in Australia. You reckon? Where are they from? They're from like... France too? No, no, no, no, no. They'd be from...

Norway. Like I said, you wonder where I learned it from. Darrell, they're originally from China. Exactly. They spread to other parts of Asia, to Europe, and in the mid-19th century to Australia. And in Norway. Are they growing in Australia?

Mate, who knows someone who's got a kumquat tree? Well, we're going to find one. If you've got a kumquat tree in your backyard, I'm going to send you a continuous call team show. Can you tell me if you want to breed a kumquat, what do you breed? How would you fertilise a kumquat tree? Well, firstly, you have a quad.

Darryl, you going to have a loquat? That's a loquat. That's a locust, you idiot. Some of these names, calamansi. That's calamari. Permeson. Some of these fruit names are crazy. No, no. Lychee, pomelo. No.

You'd think a kumquat would want some mood lighting. Well, they're best grown in full sun. Really? It's amazing what I Google on a Saturday afternoon with you, Blake. You're doing good stuff. The board's lit up. 131873, the number. We need to find somebody with a kumquat tree, whether you eat the fruit. And we also need to find out who prefers their fat chips and skinny chips and everything else. This is a great show. We're off to a break. Back with more.

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Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Consider the fund's PDS and whether the product is right for you. Mark Levy, Damien Cook, Darrell Broman, Paul Gallen, the Continuous Call team. Just before we get to your calls, thank you, Cookie, for the coffee. They've just arrived. Thanks, Cookie. Very nice. I can't take credit for it. Big Marne covered me. Oh, Big Marne. Two in a week. All right, well, it's my shout next week. Thank you, Doki. I must be due. Are you OK?

Mate, don't start raising your eyebrows at me, Mr. Come into the restaurant and want free food and coffee. To be fair, when it comes to coffee shouts, I'm leading the way. You are. But, Darrell, thank you for today and last week. Thank you, Paul. Thank you. There's a lot of messages coming through about kumquat. I'm interested. Can we talk to someone about a kumquat? Eat them or juice them. Would you juice a kumquat? I'm getting messages here, Cookie, saying that you can have kumquat marmalade, kumquat jam.

So I just like saying kumquat. You can have kumma kumma kumma chameleon kumquat. Exactly. It looks like an orange to me. Do you peel it back and eat it like an orange or do you have to juice it? How big are they? They're not very big. People are saying they're very small. So anyway, let's get to some calls. You've got small kumquats, Kel. It works. It's worked four times. Not today. Not this morning, no. Tina's at Windsor. Hello, Tina.

Hello there, guys. Hello there. Given your vintage, I would have thought you would have known exactly what a kumquat was. No, I've never seen one. So how big are they, Tina? I suppose not. They aren't very big. They are sometimes the size of a quail egg. They can be quite small. Up here in Queensland, we've had them for years as ornamental topiary trees. You walk into Bunnings and there they are a certain season and there they are with these little orange...

Well, it's funny you say that, Tina, because when I was Googling kumquats earlier, jeez, I just love saying kumquat. It's a great word. The first thing that came up were bunnings. You can buy them from Bunnings. So similar to what you just said, Tina. So thank you very much for the call. If you're going to eat them, though, right,

How? They can't be that popular to be eaten because I've never seen, like, you know, you see a Mrs. Packer kid's lunch, you know, there's a sandwich and a kumquat in there. It just doesn't happen. It's not like you go and grab an apple from the fridge. You know, you go and grab a kumquat and eat it.

Well, they're small, dude. They're small, mate. Now, I'm just looking here. These small fruits are eaten whole, peel and all. So you don't peel it. You just eat it. Chuck it in the gob. It must be small. We need to get some kumquats. Ray's at Kellyville. Hello, Ray. How are you doing? Good. Thank you, mate.

Buddy, I've got two kumquat trees actually and they're in pots and there's a profusion of fruit on them. They're like a small orange between the size of a 10 cent and 20 cent piece. Some of them can be quite bitter, others can be quite sweet. You can peel them, eat them with the skin on them.

And the bitter ones, they normally make marmalade out of them. There you go. But, mate, can you tell before you eat them or try to eat them if one's going to be sour and one's going to be sweet? Is there a different colour or something? No, you just bite into it, and if you spit it out, it's bitter. Well...

That's a good taste test. So you can grow them in virtually any environment. It doesn't have to be overly hot or overly cold. In Sydney, you can grow them? No, I'm a Kellyville, and the pots, I've had them in for about 10, 12 years, and they're...

The trees are probably a metre tall. All right. Well, thank you. It sounds like a lot of fun growing them. Ray, stay there. I'm sending you a continuous call, Team Showbag, because we found someone with a kumquat tree. Two of them, in fact. I'll tell you what, you have to take your...

You know, you take everything in your hands when you bite into a kumquat. If one's sweet and one's not. I don't want to be the one spitting it out. I'd toughen it up. I would just, even if it was sour, I would eat it as though it was sweet. Just swallow the kumquat? I'd just swallow the kumquat. So you'd spit it out? Well, no, I wouldn't spit it out. I'd swallow it. You'd spit, not swallow. Or the other way around. Listen, drop off, would you?

Listen, cut it out. This bloke is going to get us taken off air. You know what? We've had a great week. We're celebrating a ratings victory, and thank you to our wonderful listeners for tuning in. Stay humble too, Levy. Stay humble because we're judged by our listeners and our ratings, and gal, comments like that will not help us. Exactly. You kumquat. 131873, the number. Lorraine's at Liverpool. Hello, Lorraine.

Hello. You are after kumquats, are you? Yes, please. Well, I've got a kumquat tree that I've had for years and I've just made 36 jars of kumquat marmalade, very labour intensive. And I gave two jars to Graham Ross the other last week. Can you send us one? Please. Please.

How do I get them into you? Easy, easy. Well, Lorraine, I'm going to put you back to have a chat to Andrew, our producer, and if you were happy to send one in to us, we might see if we can organise it to be picked up or maybe to pop it into an envelope to send in to us here at 2GB because I'd really like to try it, a kumquat marmalade. Mate, I think it'd be... Well, I mean, I think any marmalade would be nice. Oh, no, what? Labour's involved. Shit, very labour-intensive.

How dare you? She's been sweating over a stove, turning these kumquats into a marmalade, and you're saying, how's it labour-intensive? No, I said I want to know what's involved. What's involved? Can you tell me what's involved, Marcus? It's very labour-intensive. That's what I want to know, what it is. You've got to stir it. You've got to probably peel them. You couldn't peel them. They're only small, aren't they? If you peel them, there'd be nothing left.

Maybe you just cook them and then you... Cook them. You do cook them. How do you think they become marmalade? You've got to boil them down and then turn into a marmalade. You have absolutely no idea. That's why I said we should have asked her how she turned into marmalade. Of course you cook them. How do you think you make marmalade? How do you reckon you cooked them now? Listen, shush. Lorraine, how do you make your marmalade and why is it labour intensive? Well, are you still there? Yes, we're still here.

Oh, okay. You cut them all up, you de-seed them, and then you soak them, and then you keep all the seeds for the pectin, and then the next day you boil them up, and you boil and you boil and you boil, and then you put sugar in it, and then, you know, the labour intensive is the cutting up of the rotten things. What do you do with the seeds, did you say? You do what with them?

You deseed them. You take the seeds out. Yeah, and then you said you... And you put them in a muslin bag and you put them in overnight salt them because it has pectin, which helps the jam to set. There you are. So it's very labour-intensive, Paul. As Daryl and I pointed out to you, you boil them, you add everything to it, and then it becomes the marmalade. You said you cook them. What a waste of deseeded kumquat. Mate, it feels like you just...

You're worth it. Life's gone. Hello, prostate. Poor old kumquat lost his seats into the other bloke. Hello, prostate.

We're off to a break. And you're getting to me. We're off to a break. Back with more. 131873, the number, 2GB.com. Click onto the feedback icon if you'd like to join us, or 4BC.com.au. Matt's at Bellrose. He simply says, go the Maroons. Thank you, Matt. Looking forward to the big game on Wednesday night. And a lot of people pointing out that's exactly what Ray says on his program. He deals with a lot of people who have the IQ of a kumquat. Let's hope they go on his tour. Can't wait to talk to him later then.

What are you suggesting the people's champion has an IQ of a kumquat? No, I didn't say that at all. Okay. Are you dirty as leading you in the tipping cup? Yes, I am. You know I am. Yeah, I know you. What's the one thing I've taught Raimondo?

You've taught Raimondo humility. It matters where you finish, not where you start. Oh, well said. And you just don't want to lose the 500, do you? Very true. It's for charity, though. Now, gentlemen, it's time to catch up with the boss of the National Rugby League, Andrew Abdo, because it has been a big week. Not only has our great mate David Morrow been elevated to the Rugby League Hall of Fame, there's been a meeting to discuss potentially the next...

immortal but we've also had the announcement of an expanded las vegas festival in 2025 with four games being played we'll have a super league match two nrl games and a women's test match between the gillaroos and the lionesses i'm pleased to say andrew abdo the boss of the national rugby league's on the line andrew good afternoon to you hey good afternoon mike first and foremost we've just been talking about kumquats have you got a kumquat tree in your backyard

I don't have a kumquat tree. When I was growing up, I had an avo tree. And we also used to have things called nachis, which look like kumquats. They're like a form of citrus. And we used to have a lot of fun with them, throwing them at each other. Well, as you can tell, this is why we rate number one as far as radio stations are concerned on weekends, because we discuss all the big issues. On to Vegas, four games. I am more interested in French fries or chips than I am in kumquats. What do you prefer, Andrew?

I prefer chips. I didn't really know there was a difference. Thank you. But anyone wouldn't be honest with themselves if they sign it and enjoy a hot plate of chips, especially with a 40-yard line.

And to be honest, there's no real difference. Sorry, did you say you had an avocado tree? Avocados grow on trees. I didn't know that. Oh, stop it. Where did you think they were grown? I don't know where they would come from. I had no idea. I've got them at home. Do you really? Get the seed and just put it in a pot. Out of interest, where did you think avocados came from? I had no idea. I didn't even think of it. Like potatoes. Well, they just appeared from nowhere, did they? No, I thought they maybe grew in the ground. I don't know.

He's a complete idiot. They don't have a stamp on them, do they? Yes, they do at the top.

You learn something every day, Paul. You learn something every day. On to Las Vegas, Andrew. And we were lucky enough to be there, all the boys on this panel, earlier this year, and your good self. And we were blown away by the success of the very first trip to Las Vegas. You've expanded things for next year. And with the amount of interest from England, obviously a women's test match, plus the two NRL games, this is just going to go from strength to strength.

It's a real festival now and it'd be the first time ever where we've had competition points up for grabs in both the Super League and the NRL competition. And then you add, of course, a women's international test match. It's kind of got everything. And I think the opportunity to showcase the talented players that we have in the north of England and obviously in the NRL and then male and female players on the US stage

it's going to be a festival like one we've not done before. So it's very exciting and obviously a great opportunity for fans and travel and enjoy that. Andrew, I agree with you. As Levi said before, we've all been over there and it was a great success this year. I was going to say last year, but it was this year. My only question to you is, and I'm sure you've been asked this before, the four games on the one day, do you think that's a little bit too much?

Well, if you think about it, like Magic Round, we have three games in one day on Saturday. So we know that it works. And, of course, we also know we're going to be building a precinct in and around the stadium and having sort of a tailgate experience for fans as well. So...

Whether you want to come and enjoy all four games or whether you want to come and enjoy three or two, that's going to be up to fans. But if you're travelling all the way across from Australia, New Zealand, from the UK or anywhere in the world to go and see this Rugby League Festival, I think you're going to be really happy with four games. They're all so different and they'll be mixed up. Super League game, NRL game, women's game and another NRL game. Oh, mate, I'm...

I'm happy, Andrew, with the four games. I'm just thinking it's just a little bit too much. I know you said you had three on Magic Round, but they're not starting at 8.30 in the morning. You know, it's very, in my opinion, it's very early.

Yeah, so that's obviously the Super League fixture which takes into account what the time will be, which will be very late in the UK. So, you know, for viewers back here in Australia, take your pick, you've got effectively a Sunday of football to choose and that's obviously going to be up to the viewers. But if you're watching it live, there'll be plenty to do in between games. Andrew, is there a plan, a contingency plan at all if one of these teams win the premiership? Because...

The World Club Challenge from last year, anyway, was played a week or two earlier. What if one of these teams win the Premiership and have to play in that? Will they still play in this? Yeah, yeah, it's a good question. Of course, the scenario could be that you could have either one of the Super League teams, because we're going to Warrington right at the top of the ladder, or a number of our teams that are going win the Premiership on either side. So, yes, we've been in discussions with the Super League and the clubs,

And we've got a few different scenario plans for that. We could play the World Cup Challenge here in Australia, or we could play it in the UK and then have the teams travel across. So we're working with all the clubs on what their preference would be and what they could look like if that would eventuate. But because they won't be playing in the trials if they win the World Cup Challenge, there's an opportunity for us to be quite innovative around that. So these four teams will definitely be playing in Vegas, whether they win the Cop or not?

Absolutely. Damien, just while we're talking to Andrew, you got the opportunity to play in Las Vegas at the beginning of the year as part of the season opening doubleheader. What was it like from your point of view? I thought it was a great experience. The whole camp that we did over there, even getting around Las Vegas, I think the Super League game is going to be a massive hit because I remember walking around the streets and running into it

actually a lot of Warrington fans. So I think they're going to get a fair few over there for that game. So that's a great addition. But, mate, I'd love it. I'd do it again. My question to Abdel is probably going to be, any chance the Dragons are going to go the year after while I'm there? I wouldn't mind getting back. That's how good it was.

Well, it's a good question. And obviously we've said that we want to give every club the opportunity over the next, you know, the remaining four years and now three years to go. So there's a good chance, Damien, that the Dragons will be there. I don't know which year, but they've shown a strong interest in going and we will be hot at work straight off the 2025 games in terms of 26. What else have you got going on in Vegas? Because I remember the FanFest was a massive hit.

last year that everyone loved. You got any more things to add on to that? Yeah, it's going to be a week of activities and we're kind of looking at that. It's quite interesting that with the success of year one, which was incredibly difficult, a lot of people reach out and think about how they might want to work with us to do things. So we'll look to build on a sports conference so people travelling across can get

We did take advantage of seeing what the latest and greatest is around the world, looking at technology. And we'll also be looking at working with the clubs and doing some activations for the fans that have travelled. So there'll be quite a lot happening during the week. And, you know, not like you need much distraction when you're in Las Vegas. There'll be plenty going on in the city itself, but also we'll be doing a lot. We've got our Vegas Nines, which was really popular with US amateur teams taking part in that tournament, and the Combine as well.

Andrew, just one last one before you go. And I don't know whether you heard what I said off the top of the program, but it meant so much to us on the continuous call team. And I was lucky enough to be in the hospital room this week when you gave permission to Ray Hadley to inform David Morrow that he'd been elevated into the Hall of Fame. Can I just say on behalf of David's family, a huge thank you for fast tracking that meeting yourself, Peter Volandes and all those judges. It means so much to

to David and to see the tears roll down his face when Ray informed him of the news that he'd been elevated to the Rugby League Hall of Fame. I'm sure you'd agree there's no one more deserving of that honour given his four decades long service to the great game of rugby league.

Well said, Mike. I'm glad you raised that. And if I may, I'd like to pay my own special tribute to David. I've been fortunate enough over the last couple of years to get to know you guys and spend a bit of time sometimes with you live in the studio, sometimes on a call like this. And getting to know David over that period of time has been pretty special for me personally. So I was very saddened by the news of the challenge that he has with brain cancer. But more importantly, it was a special moment for me this week, being part of that

that committee and sitting around people, legends of the game, talking about those that have contributed to the game and obviously the decision to induct David and induct him early. It was really emotional and I think really deserving. If you think about the great callers and the great commentators in the game, you know, what do you need? You need a deep passion and love and knowledge of the game. You guys did endless hours of research behind the scenes

He's a great voice and a great presence. But most of all, the X factor, the charisma and the personality to be a great caller and a great commentator. And David exuded that. He had a presence about him. He had a great personality and a great charisma. I felt it in the last few years as I got to know him. And for him to be inducted, I can't think of someone who's contributed more in that regard, who's so well-respected and so well-liked. And so it was a really special moment, obviously, for David. And I'm glad that...

You know, he got to hear the news from those close to him, yourself and Ray and others. A very special time in our game. Oh, that's beautiful. Thank you, Andrew. And we look forward to seeing you over the coming weeks and at that function later in the year. And it means a hell of a lot to the continuous call team, to Ray, but more importantly to David, his wife, Christine, and his two daughters, Emily and Lucy. And we'll make sure that he gets to hear exactly what you've said this afternoon. Thanks for joining us, Andrew. Big week for the game and we look forward to Vegas next year.

Thanks, Mark. You know, it's us who should be thanking him, not you thanking us. 50 years, over 50 years, that's decades. In all sports, not just rugby league, cricket, racing, Olympics, he's a legend. And I can't wait to celebrate his legacy on the night of the Hall of Fame on the

on the 21st of August. Thanks for having me and congrats on the ratings, guys, as well. Good on you, Andrew. Thank you, mate. That's Andrew Abdo, the boss of the NRL. And as we go to the break, let's have a listen to the voice of David Morrow. This was something we put together for his 50 years on radio. David Morrow, the latest inductee into the Rugby League Hall of Fame.

On September 13, 1971, the career of one of Australia's greatest sports broadcasters began. Commentator at eight Olympic Games and six Commonwealth Games. Dean Lugan, the bar at 240 kilograms. Should he lift this, it will be gold for Australia. Up it goes, up to the shoulders, and he does it with ease. He pumped out the legs. Now, can he raise the arms above his head? He's fishing for gold and not tuna.

The Tudor Vigilant from Portland, Australia's one goal. Pearson and whoever. Here's Pearson and he's beaten all that's possible. Moulton, Blake. Bolt leads by half a metre. Blake's getting close and Tilly. Bolt's going down to win the 200. He beats Blake and Ware makes it.

An outstanding cricket commentator, race caller, soccer and rugby union commentator. And one of the greatest rugby league commentators of all time. They're going to need a Kennedy chip and chase or a Magulius chip and chase, you'd think. Here's Magulius putting the ball in the no man's land. Ferris has putted it in. Ferris is racing away. Ferris has done it again. The chip and chase. Ferris scores. Newtown win. Newtown win.

18-16. And Ferris scores the try for Utah. Win the interstate. Even club.

The Continuous Call team congratulates David Morrow on 50 years of broadcasting. He started as a general announcer on what was 2KM at Kempsey. Who would have ever thought when you and I were kids, Olympic Games was the epitome of sport. We'd just finish up going to so many and we'd finish up with the best seats in the house and all those Olympic Games and we got paid to do it. Now the fake Scott Sagan has won it comfortably. Is he the best? Is he the greatest?

He's a legend. He is the Muhammad Ali of 100 metre running. He is the greatest. I didn't realise I could stick with my industry super fund when I retired. Thankfully, I discovered if I stayed, I could set up a regular income, take money out when I wanted, and the rest can grow over time. Stick with your industry super fund in retirement. Visit compareyourretirement.com today.

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11 to 3, good time to reserve your Uber ride for tonight's game with Uber Reserve. Reserve now, ride later with Uber Reserve. Paul, you're copying an absolute hammering this afternoon. There's a whole new segment idea in this, boys. Where things come from. Seriously, though, how do you not know that avocados grow on trees? That one from Scotty. Well, hang on a second. Not everyone knows everything about everything, do they, Paul? Do you know where comicalts come from? Trees. You do now, but did you know beforehand? Yeah. No, you didn't. Never heard of it.

There we go. Thank you. No, I knew they come from trees. What do you think they dug them out of the ground, kumquats? I reckon the fact that you know they now come from trees, you carry them like you've always known. You had no idea. Why are you aggressive like this? Jason writes, Gal, you, my friend, have an IQ of a kumquat. Do abos grow on trees, really? Do you also think buffalo wings grow on buffaloes? Love your work. That's quite funny, actually. Well done. Who was that from? I love buffalo wings. Who was that from? One of our listeners. Never heard of him.

So you're saying our listeners are neville. Yep. Well,

Well, without your listeners, you don't get paid. So what a great comment. Off contract. 131873, the number. Stop whinging about your stupid contract. Exactly. Just take it. Boring. We've got the Olympics coming up, mate. Just drop off. Don't you start. Can we, want to get into this, please? No, no. I'm going to say to both of you, and maybe you should take your lead from Damien, who's everywhere at the moment. No, why? Because he goes out there and does his job and doesn't whinge. He's a good fella. I'm just laughing at this thing here. No, no, no. Stop, stop, stop, stop.

You and him, all it is is, where's my contract? Don't enter your contract. Where's Sneezer? I said, boys, we've got the Olympic Games in two weeks. Let's just get through that, and I'm sure everything will be sorted out, okay? See, I've moved on from it. You're the one bringing it up all the time. Who brought it up, Levy? Well, you both do on a regular basis. Out there, you brought it up. No, I didn't. Yes, you did so. Damien, do you play with footballers who do this in the dressing room? I haven't got a contract for next year.

Yeah. That's Paul. He didn't have one. That's why he went to the drag. Hello, Triple M. On the way to the break, get set to watch the games like never before with the new TV from Harvey Norman. By the way, the TV that we've got from Harvey Norman. This is magnificent. It's one of the biggest TVs on the scene. You know what brand it is, Gail? TV4. Beautiful.

It's a Sony, actually. It's a big one. What would that be, 80-something inches? Oh, that's massive. Yeah, no, I reckon that's more than 80 inches. Well, how do you measure it? Is it like diagonally across? That's a metre and a half, that way. But is 80-inch TV like from one corner to the other corner? Yeah, diagonally. Is that it? Okay. Well, I'm suggesting to you that's probably an 85-incher.

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Well, I thought our chief tech on a Saturday and Sunday mulch, you might know the size of the television. I got a bit worried when he came in with the tape measuring, started measuring it. What is it? Did you saw it? 85 inch. There it is. Oh, yeah. 85. You flicked that, mate. I didn't flick it. I'm an expert. I know television. I watch them seven days a week. You used to be on one. Well, yes, I did used to be until I got the...

Gal took my spot. Did he? No, I did not. How'd you go last night on television? How was your performance? Did I go good? Fine, yeah. You had to head with Damien.

Yeah, you were, actually. No, it was fine. Obviously, the Sharkies won, so I'd done the Sharkies change room post-game. Toby Rudolph kissed me. On the lips? That was a bit confronting. On the lips, yes. Have you had any communication with Toby this morning? Yes, I did. I told him this morning that that was very uncalled for. Was that when you woke up? I felt threatened. You didn't wake up in his bed, did you? No, definitely not.

Definitely not. Hello, Toby. I warned him if this... James, things progressed. I know this speak Ben's a type of top to toes out of the question, Toby. LAUGHTER

Why can you say things like that, but when I say stuff like that, you get angry at me. Because you're not funny. No, because there's a line, Gal, and sometimes you go over that line. Darryl gets to the line and stops because he's a media-trained professional and very good at what he does. You sometimes just go a little bit too far. No, I don't. Okay, no, you don't. If you want a new contract, I'm trying to tell you that you do. 131873, the number. Darryl, we should get the plug in. You're actually back on television tomorrow.

You're on the Andrew Johns Famous Turn It Up segment, aren't you? Yeah, I am. It's only for 15 minutes. It's all right. I don't know what... I haven't watched the show, I don't think. I might have, but I'll be good. You'll be great. Yeah, I'll be good. It's Joey's new segment where it's... And what does he do? Well, it's like a bar, but it's really un-Joey-like because it's a bar with like...

A bar? There's a bar with bottles of water and fruit. Oh, there's food in front of you too. Is there food? Yeah, it's food. Like what sort of stuff? It's fruit. It's all fruit and a little bit of banana bread. Pastries. It's not a Joey type bar with grog and all the rest of it. What about a little small pie? It's actually a healthy food. It's healthy. Gal, it's not a Joey type bar. That's because the segment's not 11.30 in the morning. Yeah.

I could joke with Ben tomorrow. That's the morning it could be. Anyway, tune in tomorrow. The continuous call team. But before that, Darrell Broman on the Sunday footy show in Andrew John's award-winning segment called Turn It Up. We'll have a chat in the next hour of the program about Jason Ryle's appointment as the new head coach of the Parramatta Reels. Ray Hadley is going to join us as well. He's got some words of advice for the G-string. Paul Gallen giving something he saw yesterday.

on television last night and at 5.30 Matt Thompson will be along to broadcast Gold Coast and Parramatta and then later on tonight at 7.35 Chris Warren in the chair for the Brisbane Broncos and the St George Illawarra Dragons keep those messages coming 0460 873 873 we've got a break for some news we'll come back with the next hour of the continuous call time

Yeah, the heat will be on one particular member in just a second. Welcome back. The Continuous Call team from our brand-new Olympic studio giving it a bit of a test run ahead of the games, which you'll hear with the team here on 2GB, 4BC and some of our network stations across Australia. Thursday night, the Dolphins beat the Rabbitohs 36-28. Last night, the Sharks annihilating the West Tigers 58 points to 6-6.

And two games tonight, 5.30, Matt Thompson here with Gold Coast and Parramatta. And at 7.35, Chris Warren on deck to bring you the Broncos and the St. George Illawarra Dragons. Well, on the way to our very next guest, taking to the media is very important to get it right and not be repetitive and, you know, learn things from people who have applied their trade for a long, long time. And, Gal, we've highlighted some of the things that you've done in the past like this. What you said. Oh, that's your only man. And of course you did. What you said.

I've got to say, the Roosters in attack have been a little bit disappointing. Yeah, they've had a few good calls to go away, boys. I've got to say. I've got to say, Wiggers these days have to score them tries. I've got to say, the ground needs to be wet and slippery. Quick one on the sideline, Paul Gallant. I've got to say, boys, the Roosters are definitely targeting the right edge. They're fartsy, love scoring tries. And I've got to say, that long ball was never on. I've got to say.

I've got to say, Paul, you're about to get a bit of an education when it comes to the media, radio and television, because the man who founded this program and has this week notched up 20 years at number one on The Morning Show, Ray Hadley's on the line. Ray, good afternoon to you.

Yes, good afternoon, Mark. Congratulations on the magnificent success of the Continuous Call team in the most recent radio ratings. Daryl, well done to you. Yeah, thank you. One of the stalwarts of the team. Damien, welcome aboard, son, because it's good to have some fresh blood because there's some blokes we've tried there that haven't quite come up at doors. And as you, of course, bring the closure down of your career in a few years, there'll be a place there for you, I'm sure, if you're any good at it at all. And finally, the G-string. The G-string.

That's all right, Damo. By the way, has Darrell mentioned at all today that you used to be a beach sprint champion? Because every time we watched you play when I was calling by the Canterbury of South, you know he's a former beach sprint champion. No, he hasn't brought it up yet. Well, I've forgotten about it. I'm old.

Anyway, the G-string, the Hull G-string. Look, I happened to be with my wife last night watching the news on Channel 9, as we often do, and, you know, we've got James Bracey, one of the most professional young presenters there is in

TV there doing his sports report, as they have always done, even in the days of Kenny Sutcliffe, from the ground on a Friday night. And who's got their microphone turned on and shoving around? Who do you think it was? It's a yoke bloke. I thought you were going to blame me. No, it wasn't you. You're my friend. Thank you. Anyway, carry on, right? It's good. So anyway, so last night, you know, what they've done over the years, whether it was Sterlo in the past or Fatty or someone, they get them on with a news presenter.

And, you know, they do a capsule on the game they're going to do tonight.

And it's a two-shot, so you've got James and you've got the G-string standing there. And then it'll go to a one-shot, and you're supposed to just surreptitiously disappear from view. So last night, we were watching it, and the old G-string, and it's one of the benefits of having a replay, because we watched it again today. Even Sophia was laughing. He sort of took a little step like he was doing a Canadian three-step or a gypsy tap or a progressive barn dance. He moved to the left.

And then he was still in shot with half his body there. So he shuffled again. I reckon the producer would have said, get off the camera, get off the camera. Well, Ray, this is the thing. As you said, it's supposed to go from a two-shot to a one-shot. So I'm blaming the cameraman. He didn't go to one-shot. He kept it in a two-shot. Oh, God.

I'll give you a little tip about blaming cameramen. It's not good for your career because they're the ones that on the other end of the lens that either make you look good or make you look bad. I'd blow up your head and make it look bigger than it even is. So I'll be very careful about that. But look, I'll just give a few tips. There was a gentleman who for years, decades, in fact,

had a school called the Max Rowley School of Radio, which unfortunately closed down and Max passed away earlier this year, God rest his soul. But look, I've been in contact with the people at Channel 9. I met the chair the other day. She came to the studio to say hello, Catherine, g'day. She was with Mike Steves. And I said, look, there's a few blokes there struggling.

She said, who? I said, oh, the G-string. She said, who? I said, Paul Gallant. She said, who? I said, used to play for New South Wales, Australia, Cronulla. Boxer looking bloke. She said, oh, I know you mean now, yeah. And what can we do? And I said, well, can you get some schooling? And

And so I've come up with this formula that we're going to have to introduce, how to disappear from the brain. That's the name of it. How to disappear from the brain. And who's going to teach me? Are you going to teach me? I'm not on TV. Darryl does all the TV stuff. Well, that's what I was going to say. I've got to say, Ray, I haven't seen you on TV for a while.

No, no, because the funny thing, I've had a bit of success in another area. Well, that's what I thought. But I'm just wondering, how come I'm getting advice from you about TV when you're the radio king, not a TV king? Look, you are. You know what is filthy on, Ray? That you've zoomed to the lead in the $500 tipping thing. Anyway, who did you tip on Thursday night, the Dolphins or the Rabbitohs?

I checked, Ray, me and you both tipped the Rabbitohs. Me and you both tipped the Sharks. But guess what? We've got three different. You've tipped the Titans. I've tipped the Eels. You tipped the Knights. I tipped Manly. And there's one other game where we're different too. Jeez, you're not competitive at all. I'm all over this, believe me. This means a great deal to you. Look, you know what'll happen if I do win the 500? Whether it's for charity or not, they'll have to win Mr. Ether to go through his wallet while he's unconscious. LAUGHTER

But anyway, look, Gal, I've spoken to the chair. I've spoken to the CEO. I'll be seeing them both in Paris in a couple of weeks, and I'll go through it in chapter and verse. And I'm just trying to help you, mate. Look, you know, your career's going to be shortened if you keep doing what you did last year. Well, I appreciate you, Ray. Go to work for me then, son. Appreciate it, mate. Ray, I've got another issue I'm going to have to bring up with you. You know, last year...

for the Vegas trip. I took a tour over there. Yeah. And at this stage, my tour hasn't been rubber stamped by the NRL. I can't help but notice you have got a tour going and it has been rubber stamped by the NRL. Well, I'll just explain how that worked, Harold. And I am a little bit disturbed by this. So Tom Malone, the CEO, who's not listening today because he's away somewhere, he rang me this morning and talked about something else. So he's out of listening area. G'day, Tom, if you're not listening. Anyway...

Anyway, he said to me, do you want to go to Vegas? And I said, yeah, sure. He said, good. He said, well, we've had an approach from a tour company and I want you to lead the tour. I said, well, okay, I'll go to Vegas. So I assumed I'd go, you know, over the weekend, arrive there Monday, do my show Monday to Friday from some exotic location. Then, you know, there were games to call. I'd call one of the games and then jump on the plane and come home.

So I'm going to Vegas arriving on the Monday. I'm doing my show between, I think it's 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. or something like that. Anyway, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. it is, sorry. Anyway, and then Sophie said, I might come. I said, well, aren't you going to India with Bev? Yes, she is. Yeah, we are. I said, well, you better check with Bev when you're going to India. So anyway, I get to advertise the tour and we started the campaign this week and...

Then someone says to me, you know you're coming home on the Friday. I said, what? I said, well, I'm not staying for the games. No, you've got to be back on here on Monday because we're in ratings. So I'm going to Vegas for the football. I'm going to see the football. Well, you know the Sharks is going to race. I reckon if you take me with you, I could help you with your ratings because the Sharks fans are going to listen. No, let me tell you. You know what you'd be? A baggy Chandler. No, you're not going to be a baggy Chandler.

If you're a big lump of a kid, you could carry the bag. So here it is, ladies and gentlemen. There'll be an ad about it later today, a recorded commercial. The added bonus is you don't carry your own bags. They're picked up, delivered to your room by the G Street. Well, Raimondo, if you take me, I'll be happy to carry your bags. There you go.

No, not my bags. The 40, 50 or 60. And the bags you'll be carrying. No. He'd be useful over there, though. He apparently had a big tour at least this year when he was over there. Is that true, Gail? Is that the reason you're off the drink now still? No, no. I just...

decided to be the best person myself. That's exactly the reason. Yeah, there's a thing you've got to do in two days. Sleep, okay? I had a good time there. Andrew brought up plenty of things I did. The Nines tournament was one thing I did over there. It was great. The Combine. Yeah, I done plenty over there. The Combine? Is that the... What, is that the jail? No, the Combine where they do the events. What, are you on a Combine harvest or something? No, no, no. Ray, I reckon me and you could have a good tour over there.

No, no, no. Not me and you. It's you and I to start with. Dramatically incorrect. But the chances of you and I being on tour together are twofold. None and Buckley. Oh, I don't know about that. If I go over, I'm sure I'm going because the Sharks will be there. Me and you will catch up and we'll have a great time on Monday. Mate, let me just say this to you. I would be saying stop it, gal. I'd say give it to him for God's sake. That's what I'd say.

All right, Ray. We'll catch you on Monday. See you, mate. See you later. There he is, Ray Hadley, the founder of the Continuous Call team and, of course, number one in the mornings here on 2GB. On radio. What did you take out of it? I take the fact he's on radio. He's fantastic. I actually get in my car sometimes and listen to him. I actually find him... He must be an intelligent man. Some of the things he's got to talk about. But I take... If he was going to give me a critique on radio, I'd listen. But he's talking about TV. TV's not his thing. Can I... Look, I...

I need to give you some advice. Who does survey? I do survey. Yeah, you can do both. So if you're going to critique me on survey, I'd probably cop it. But Raimondo's a radio expert. Gail, can I just give you some advice? And without wanting to sound like I'm sucking up, because that's what people say. It's called a respect thing. I have respect for somebody who does what Ray does. But Gail, I'll say this. As a bloke who's worked with Ray for 17 years, don't get on his bad side. I'm not trying to get on his bad side. Don't agitate him.

Don't get under his skin. Because quite quickly you'll find out that, especially at a time when you need a contract. I think he likes me after tatting him. Oh, you think he likes you? I think he does. Just on that, I know I'm probably good. I've had my ups and downs with the great Ray Mundo. What did he call you? Ray Mundo? I don't think he's too happy about being called Ray Mundo. Well, I didn't call him that. He did. You called him that. You just called him that. Anyway, but I've had my ups and downs as well. But I've now found a way, because I've been on side with him for a few years now, which is quite remarkable. You're back.

I found a way to get on side with him through our wives.

Sophie and Bev get on good. They're going to India together soon. That's true. You said that. Yeah, that sounds good. It's beautiful. I've got an idea. Ray can move in with me for a couple of weeks while they're over in India. Bring the fans back. Would you sleep in the same bed as him? No. You had sleepovers at his house once before, didn't you? Yeah. There was a bit of an issue there. He doesn't even know about it, so let's not talk about it. He didn't know you stayed there. What's happened here? No, no, no. It's just...

That's a bit awkward. No, it's not awkward. I stayed over there one night. I can't remember the reason for it. It was a long time ago. What's happened? No, well, I may have gone to the toilet at night time again and I didn't know where the light was. Sorry about that, Ray. That's all right. He sold that house down. Oh, God.

It's like the Caravan of Courage or whatever it was on the footy show. Lights are a big problem with me, particularly at night time. So what, you just couldn't stop? You have a rough... You know what you do? You survey the scene as best you can with touch and then you just let it go. And hope for the best. He's left a deposit at the People's Champions House. He doesn't matter, he's got a page. No wonder he sold it. We're off to a break. Back with more.

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And the message is a screenshot of the Manly Sea Eagles Twitter page that says, Hello, boys. Great news. Sold out again tomorrow. Also, over 100 former players attending Golden Eagles Day at Four Pines Park, Brookvale. VIP parking for the big man tomorrow. Congratulations on being number one. Well deserved. Thank you. See you tomorrow. Cuzz-o. And a huge congrats to Thirsty for being added to the Rugby League Hall of Fame. Well deserved. So it goes on. Andrew's replied saying, Thank you. The boys are all sorted for parking and everything else. So I've chimed in with a,

What's this about VIP parking for the big mud? What's going on there? Well, I'm doing a great show on Channel 9 tomorrow, Up Yours or something. What's it called? Turn It Up. Turn It Up. I'm doing that great show tomorrow. And that's on, it doesn't finish until about quarter past 12. And if I've got to get over from Channel 9 to...

and be on air by about one-ish, I was hoping to get some help with a parking spot. Are you throwing your weight around now that you're on television again? No. Because David Morrow used to get looked after in the Ken Arthurson car park. Well, you did too, Levy. Remember when you were on Channel 9 a couple of years ago? When were you on?

Oh, on the footy show. When you had Blue with the bloke from... Webby, yeah. Webby, you know. And you used to get parking, so I thought, mate, I'm going to need a park because I don't want to let the punters down who are listeners of this great show. Well, I think we need an explanation. Wayne Cousins, the manly media manager, is on the line with us now. Cousins, good afternoon. Good afternoon, guys. How are we? Very well. So what's this about Big Man getting a VIP car park? What, he can't walk the extra 20 steps and park at the school like everybody else?

Well, he's the man of the people, as we know. So we thought, well, we'd better look after the big man. And the great Lucas, who's number one producer in the game now. G'day, Lucas. You know his name's Andrew. We just call him Lucas. Right, right. Uncle George.

But, yeah, no. So Lucas reached out to us, good old Andrew. If he's not asking about wieners, he's asking about parking. So, yeah. Yeah, Fritz's wieners. Well, I'm prepared to say this, Carzo. I think we've put Fritz's wieners on the map.

I think you have. They're everywhere now. They're very popular for itchers, weiners. Now, just on the parking situation, I just wanted to make sure this car park that everybody else, us men and the people will be in. Well, you keep telling us that the car park's going to be open at 10am, but it doesn't open until quarter to 11. Next minute, I'm on the phone to either you or Tony Mestrov saying, can someone open the bloody car park?

Well, mate, all you can do is take people on their word and they said 10am. So it'll be up at 11. Is that what you're saying? I expect your phone call at 10.01. No, we love you, Cazzo. You always look after us. Thanks, Cazzo. We'll look for you tomorrow because obviously it's sold out now. Sixth game of the season sold out there at Four Pines Park. Fantastic. So it's going to be huge. We've got over 120 Golden Eagles players attending tomorrow. How good's that, mate? I mean, what's the occasion there? Is it just a reunion? Is it once a year they attend?

Yeah, Darrell, it's like old boys' day for all the clubs. Once a year, they'll be leaving. They get to many Leafs clubs at probably around 10am, if not early tomorrow. They have their own function. And then at about 10 past three, they'll start

marching or slowly walking out from the woods. I'm having a premonition already. I can just see it. Spud Carroll in a velvet jacket. Will he have the velvet jacket on? I was with him yesterday. He had a velvet jacket on. He loves a velvet jacket. Because I've got a little bit more motivation for you. The people's champion, Ray Hadley, is back in Newcastle. So fire the boys up and get them home, please.

Oh, OK. All right. Well, mate, if it's anything like the great boxing we saw the other night with Barry Hall, your old opponent. Yeah, you're bagging Barry Hall. Oh, great AFL player, but come on. By the way, has Tony Mestrov approved your appearance on the radio this afternoon? Probably after that comment. Probably not. Good on you, Kazza. I may not see you tomorrow, boys. Why not?

Might be sacked. He might ring me. Oh, of course. Well done. You'll be there, Cazzo. So we'll see you tomorrow, guys. Sold out, Four Pines Park. Fritz's Wieners, 100 first graders, all there. Mate, is there any more plugs you want to get in? You may as well take advantage of the opportunity. No.

No, no, no, no. I can't mention other sponsors because you've got your own sponsors. Don't mention that chicken mob. We're exclusive to Maccas. Thank you very much. There he is, Wayne Cousins, the manly media manager. And, Darrell, your VIP car spot is reserved there for you. Very nice. Thank you, Lucas, for getting that all done. You can have us in car park. I do have something to say to you, though, Darrell. What? It's going to be a bit of a worry if the players are still having their showers and getting changed and you've been parked in.

You might end up there longer tomorrow. Yeah, we're on eight or seven. Well, we'll see what happens. He's thinking now, isn't he? No, no, I'm going to run the gauntlet. It'll be fine. 131873, the number 2GB.com. Click onto the feedback icon or 4BC.com.

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Surely he's acting. He couldn't be that dumb, firstly with the jam, that boiling isn't cooking, and then with his comment about avocados, not knowing where they grow. Surely he's putting it on from Eddie. Are you putting it on, Paul? No. Okay, fair enough. It's called entertainment.

Really? Any chance you could deliver some of that this afternoon? He's writing in. Who? Whoever that bloke who wrote that is. We're discussing it. We're here. It's a topic. Mate, he's hammering you. He doesn't care. He likes getting hammered. I couldn't care less. All right. Well, you better fire up for this one, G-Trade. What's happening? You better fire up too. Cookie is a former New South Wales player. Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to go to Queensland. Where is Sydney? That's in Queensland. Where?

That's it, Queensland. On the continuous call team. The Queensland Report. Queensland's everywhere. Queensland's everywhere. Yes, any opportunity to play that wonderful song by Dennis Carnahan. We check in with the Queensland Maroons, their assistant coach, league legend, all-round good bloke and Channel 9 commentator. Here's Jonathan Thurston. He's on the line. Hello, JT.

G'day boys, how are you? Mate, very well. How's everything going along? Because apparently you're Queenslanders, so that's going to hold you in good stead because you're Queenslanders. One of your best leagues. Thank you. Where is Queensland? What's in Queensland? That's in Queensland. How's the week been, mate? Yeah, it's been pretty good.

Had a few sessions now, so, yeah, the boys putting their best foot forward. Obviously, game two was pretty hard to take, so, yeah, we've dealt with that and we're working on what needs to be done for Wednesday night. I'm pretty sure there'll be a response from the Queenslanders. I mean, they've all got a bit of pride about them and it just wasn't good enough what they dished up in that first half game.

in game two, and I'm sure they'd be well aware of that. I don't know whether you guys need to ram that down their throat. I'm sure there's a few of them walking around thinking, well, we know we've got to be better because you do have to be better. Yeah, we need to be a lot better. Normally when you get into camp, you've got a spring in your step. But, yeah, it was just a...

A bit different first day of camp. The boys coming in, obviously, you know, you play this game, it's a brutal game and you want to be the best that you can be every time that you go out there and take the field. And, you know, we weren't at our best and that's what happens. So the boys were a little bit sheepish coming in and,

Like I said, we've dealt with game two now and we're just trying to get the boys as coaches primed for Wednesday night. Obviously, as coaching staff too, we had to have a good look at ourselves. That's what we all did as players. When you put in a performance like that, you've got to firstly look at yourself and then get that right and you feel as though that's what we're doing at the moment.

JT, the selection of Calum Ponger, he's played one game back from a long-term injury. I think it's an extremely risky move, but sometimes high risk reads big rewards. How will he be played, do you think? Will he be played in the middle of the field? Where will he come on?

Yeah, I haven't actually spoken to Bill about that at the moment. That's a lie. Lies. Lies. You've been training for a week and you haven't spoken to Billy Slater. How are you going to use the bench? Can you stop bagging one of the greatest Queenslanders of all time? I'm not bagging him. I'm just saying that's a lie. He's not a liar.

He's been there for the game in three days' time, and he doesn't know how to use the bench. I'm not going to tell you, Gail. I know that. Okay, okay. I understand that. But for the Queensland fans out there who are listening to that, who love their team, the Queensland, the blokes, the people he didn't turn up for on the first day of camp.

He's been filling in everywhere. Fair enough. That's in Queensland. That's why. I don't understand. That's in Queensland. He's been really impressive when he's been on the field. I've been impressed with him. Obviously, he's had a lot of time away from footy, but

With his injury, he's come back in really good nick. And from watching the vision and him training, he is looking very sharp. I was going to ask you, JT. Yeah, I feel as though probably the last two years, the pennies sort of dropped with Kalen. We always knew he had this potential to be one of the

one of the form players of the competition, but I feel as though, yeah, the last two years, especially the last 18 months at Newcastle, he's really stood up for that side. And when he's played in the Queensland jersey, especially his last game here in the Moran jersey, he was outstanding. So, yeah, I've been really impressed with his work ethic, you know, his professionalism. He's a very relaxed dude, but like I said, he's, you know, depending

Penny sort of dropped with him. And, yeah, he's playing some good footy. Obviously, he's only just got back. But the vision from what I've seen, yeah, he's looking very sharp. Yeah, JT, mate, I love you. But I know you're not going to tell us the truth about anything. That's why I wasn't sure why we were talking about it. How dare you? But I'll ask you anyway. How's Harry? He's obviously at the start of the week, but obviously fresh, ready to go.

Yeah, he's been good. He's been really sharp out of the dummy half. Yeah, he's a

I suppose, for me, standards. He'll be looking to put in a really good performance on Wednesday night. It probably hasn't been his best series to date, but he certainly has that look in his eye. And, you know, whenever there's an opportunity to run, he's doing that. So, yeah, he's preparing really well and he's fit to go. And I heard he's starting this time.

Is he? That's the first I heard of him. Lies! How's his shoulder? Is his shoulder okay, JT?

Is his shoulder okay? Yeah, from what I've heard, I don't think about his shoulder. Hey, mate, I know these blokes are imbeciles here. How dare you? Just take it from your perspective. What's it actually like to play a series-deciding game at Suncorp?

from a Queenslanders perspective, just take us through that. Because I imagine you would have played in a number of them, I would have thought.

Yeah, it's a whole different beast, that's for sure. You've got 50,000 Queenslanders there cheering you on and when you need to dig in and you need that lift, you certainly hear it from the crowd and you don't want to let your teammates down, your state down and those 50,000 that are in the stands. So,

You know, they're like an extra player for you as well. So, yeah, played in a couple of deciders there at Suncorp Stadium. And like I said, it's a different beast. So how many deciders did you win there, Galf?

This is good stuff. Yes. That's what I wanted to hear. I remember the 2012 one where Justin Hodges was awarded a try off a shepherd. Absolute rort. Did you lose that one? No, we lost that one by a field goal. Cronk kicked a 41-meter field goal. Come on, Gally. You just had to give it back to him. The first try was a joke. You need to move on. Mate, I can't get a move on from that one.

They were good enough without needing the help from certain people. Paul, the great Jonathan Thurston has just given it to you, saying when was the last decide of you and that's the best you've got? I never won one there. Give it back to him. What do you want me to say? I never won one. Stand up for New South Wales. That's like you saying to Ray Mundo, when's the last time you were on television? I mean, that's just shocking. Unbelievable. If I see JT Wednesday night when the result goes our way, just be prepared. LAUGHTER

Jonathan, you know we love you. You're a colleague of ours on Channel 9, but at this time of the year, we despise you. That's just the nature of the beast, my friend. Yep. We both feel the same. See you Wednesday, mate. Thanks, boys. Thanks for having me. Good on you, buddy. You're one nature's gentleman. There he is, the great Jonathan Thurston. We always have a bit of fun. What about last night? I got a message from somebody over in Perth going, Mark, you should be a neutral commentator. There's no need for you to bash up Queenslanders. But I said...

Listen, it's State of Origin time. It's part of the beauty about State of Origin. I mean, you can't win. One minute you get labelled a New South Wales cheerleader and then you dare to be critical of something New South Wales does. Anyway, don't get me started. Don't start on the cheerleader stuff, Levy.

Have you got the pom-poms? Yeah, where are the pom-poms? Have you still got them? I've got the pom-poms. I've got them all there. See, he led the way for game two for you blokes. Yeah. Absolutely. He did. No, well, he didn't. It wasn't as if he was shaking them, but from the start of whenever it started, the day after you lost game one, Levy was on the...

On the rampage, weren't you, saying, I'm going to be a cheerleader again, I don't care. I was supportive last year when all the certain journos wanted to hammer Brad Fittner and everything else. I stuck solid with my state. And there needs to be more support in New South Wales for the Blues. And you know what? What? You're unsuccessful in your support. They lost. 34-0 at halftime. Get that up, yeah. Yeah, well, we'll see. What's a sniff for? Because I think Queensland will beat you, so get that up. Do you actually think they'll beat us? Yeah, I do. Oh, yeah.

You know what? It ain't going to be easy because you've got a damn good side. But I think the Queenslanders have got a lot to...

They'll have a lot of little niggly bits inside. They've got nothing. No, they've got plenty. They'll be able to beat. I think our forwards are way too strong. If you look at that forward pack, the Queensland forward pack, they've got some good players there, don't get me wrong. I think Pat Carragher's probably the best lock in the game at the moment. But overall, I think our forward pack's way too strong. Our bench is way too powerful. Just look at your side. Just a serious question for you, Damien. I've asked Gal about this before. The intensity of playing at Suncorp Stadium as a New South Welshman

Obviously, it gets a bit feral, but is there anything like it you've experienced in your rugby league career? No, nothing like it. And obviously, because they've got a bit of help from the 10 they get up there. It's quite a short 10. I see you're bagging the refs as well. I didn't say it was a short 10. Fair enough. But no, it is. It's very loud. It's a great atmosphere to play in front of. But yeah, that's where you've got to be spot on with knowing your role as a team and trusting your teammate that when you can't hear anything, you know what to go back to. But yeah,

But they're in your face from the start, and that's why the big difference in Game 3 will be compared to Game 2, that they're going to come out swinging Queensland. And I believe New South Wales have got a much better pack

as well, so they've just got to manage that and then get them after it. I find it, I know it's going to be all pro-Queensland up there, but do you actually hear the noise, but you don't hear what they're saying, do you? I mean, you probably hear the roar if Blues drop a ball or something like that. Does that affect you in a negative way? Yeah, I hear the roar, whether it's sometimes, if there's enough New South Wales fans there, you'll hear a chant, both sides, Queensland as well, but

It's just a roar, isn't it, Galloway? You just can't hear a thing. It's just non-stop noise. And honestly, you do have to get your preparation perfectly because as...

We've all said the noise, you can hear the bloke next to you, that's been it. So you can't hear a half-back 10, 20 metres away from you yelling out what the play is. You've got to get to a certain part of the field, and when someone gets to that part of the field, you've got to know what's coming next. And that's the big thing about the preparation. I reckon you'd hear someone bag you from about 100 metres away. What did you say? You'd know exactly that. You're too ahead of Queensland. I carry on here with you, but no, I'd never heard it.

I hear the noise. It's a loud noise. Well, I'll say this as a bloke who's a broadcaster of the game. The atmosphere at Suncorp for an origin is unlike anything I've ever experienced. Anywhere, and I've been to Olympic Games and other sporting events, it is... I probably shouldn't use the word feral, but it just goes to another level.

No, it's feral. The animosity, the hatred that's levelled the way of the New South Welshmen. And when the Queenslanders get on the Bundy rum and all that sort of thing, it's quite the atmosphere. So if you've never done it, do yourself a favour. Go along to Suncorp Stadium to a State of Origin match. Doesn't have to be a decider, any State of Origin game. They're quite extraordinary to experience. Carol says, I love Jonathan Thurston. He's in Queensland. Go the Maroons. Suck it up, gal, from Carol of Agnes Water.

And Scott says the pom-poms are in Levy's closet next to the bridesmaid dress. Thanks very much, Scotty. Did you know about Levy being a bridesmaid at his friend's wedding?

Listen. Yes, you are a bridesmaid. No, I'm not a bridesmaid. I am the man of honour. Matron of honour. Do you see any problem with that? No, we'll see. My brother had the same situation over in England when he got married. Should he wear a dress, though? He's got a dress. No, he's bought a dress. What did your brother do over there in England? What do you mean, same situation? Oh, he's got a lovely man over there, my brother. And they had, yep, a bit. Okay.

Well, see, Christy, she's one of my longest friends, right? She's in a heterosexual relationship. So she's marrying a bloke, the father of her beautiful little girl. He's a bridesmaid in a heterosexual relationship. She wants me to be the man of honour because she's not a big fan of all of her girlfriends, so to speak. She wants me to be there on her big day. I don't see the issue. Please wear a dress, Soda.

No, I'm not wearing a dress. That's the part I want you to do. No. There's absolutely no issue with it. And a G-string. I'll come. I'll come. A little frilly one. Geez, it needs to be a big G-string. They're the bazookas. I don't need anything to hold them up. We'll take a break. Be back with more.

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131873, 2GB.com, 4BC.com.au. Trust you're enjoying your Saturday afternoon with us. Brett from Wilton won the quiz, by the way. Khan Pereira, the fastest man in rugby league, according to Daryl. He is. Jason Saab. He's pretty fast. I'm not saying my man's faster. Let's ask the current NRL player on the team. Cookie, who's the fastest player over 100? Over 100, you've got, I think, a little bit Saab. But...

We don't play a 100-meter race, do we? If you're good over 40, 50, you're going to win the race and score a try. Exactly. Hang on, don't start sucking up to this inbound. Good work, mate. Leave your host of the show sitting over 100 meters. Over 100 meters. I said Saab, but in a footy game where you need 40, 50 meters. Over 100 meters, which is what the host asked. When's the last time Saab ran 100 meters? Doesn't matter, mate. He asked the questions, not you. I will.

We'll ask the question. Why don't you jump in and cut down Cookie, my friend? Because he starts sucking up the ear by talking about who gives a crap about 40 metres. 40 metres has got nothing to do with 100 metres. Actually, can you just remind me of something? I watched your interviews in the sheds last night, Gail. Can you drop off giving it to big Tommy Hazelton?

He's one of the world's nicest blokes. And he loves it. And he's such a good fella, isn't he? He's the world's nicest bloke. But the people love him. The people of Cronulla love him. He's going really good. What about the cheers every time he touches the ball? They love him. Whenever he gets up and goes and warms up, they think he's going on the field. He's trotting up and down. Then he gets on the field when he comes off. They love him down there. It's awesome. Good on you, Tommy. By the way, as I mentioned, Brett from Wilton, you won the $150 Lowe's digital gift card. Lowe's over 200 stores nationwide. You can shop online all there at Lowe's.

Lowe's Khan Pereira was the answer to the quiz this afternoon. Now, Gower, while you've been sucking up to me, I do need to take you to task. And, Gower, you've just reminded me of something. I went out on Wednesday night with a couple of mates to watch the boxing.

Barry Hall was fighting Curtis Scott and then there was the young bloke from Wollongong who was the main event. So we went along to the mill out there at Millperra, just a nice little pub out there, nice little establishment to watch the fights. And a mutual friend of Paul's and mine, Oliver, he kept receiving these phone calls wanting updates like around the grounds updates from Paul Gallant.

And I was like, okay, fair enough. But it reached a point in the night, Daryl and Damien, where Oliver was holding up his phone after FaceTiming Paul...

to watch the fight. So Paul's at home watching the fights because he didn't want to pay the 60 for the fights. That's not what happened. You know it's not. Okay, well, what happened then? Yes, I was getting updates from the fights because I had a multi going on, right? And I was out doing the beer, footy and food festival. I was out in Newtown and Marrickville. That's what I was doing. And then as I was coming home in the car, because I drove, I didn't drink, I drove, I was

I was coming home. So you've broken the law by watching the fights whilst driving. Is that what you're saying? No, I wasn't. I was driving. The plot thickens. That's why I was continually calling because I wanted to know who won the fights. Then I got home and Ollie rings me and says, he's won already. I said, bull crap. He said, he's won already. He won in 30 seconds. I said, FaceTime me. So he FaceTimed me and showed me. That's what happened.

Jeez, it was a long FaceTime then when we were watching the main event. You were still holding the phone. He was still holding the phone up for you. Let me show you that. Let me tell you the reason for that too. Hang on. If memory serves me correct too, Paul, did I not say, why don't you just drive out to the middle and watch the fights yourself? You said, no, I'm in bed. You said that, yes. Yeah, I did. So you weren't in your car. You were in bed. I was driving home. Sorry, not having help. No, no.

It is all adding up. I just want to know why a sport that gave you so much free, easy money in boxing. Free stuff. I wasn't home. I wasn't home and it wasn't free at all. I worked my backside off and got a punch in the head for it. And I was not home. I was at a beer, footy and food festival event in Marrickville,

So just, I'm on no one's side here. But one minute you're in bed and the next minute you're driving your car. Can't get his story straight. Who said I was in bed? He said I was in bed. You told me you were in bed. He drives an RV. I told you. That is an RV, yes. One of those wagons. Anyway, moral of the story is, ladies and gentlemen, Paul Gannon refuses to pay the $60 to support the up-and-coming Boxers of Australia.

a la the young bloke from Wollongong. Paul, instead of FaceTiming it with your mates, just pay the 60, mate, and just watch it yourself, okay? No, I'm not turning you back on because you're a punish. We're off to a break. Back with more. Hi, team. Saw Rebs again from laughing, and wouldn't Levy be the man of...

off her like me. Levy has a good head for radio. I don't know what you mean by that, Tony, but I'm the man of honour for Christie's wedding. When is it again? Well, I don't know. I've actually just texted to find out when. So apparently I've got to go to the hen's party too. I've

You've got to organise it. Mate, this would be a bloke's dream, wouldn't it? If you're the matron of honour and you get invited... The man of honour. Whatever you are, and you get invited to the hen's party, wouldn't that be an Aussie's... Like, that'd just be the night of your life. It'd say, oh, come on, baby. Imagine running it. You get to...

You get to control what they're doing. You get to control it. Well, I've just been told by, here we go, Christy, wedding 15th of Feb, the hen's weekend. Oh, it's a weekend! 17th of the 19th of January. Oh, you're not working either. And she said, Levy, there's single ladies. Oh, Marcus. Don't worry about that. There might be some married ones as well. You'll do your best. Hello, what happens on hen's weekend stays on hen's weekend. Daryl! Haven't you seen that one? I'm not breaking up marriages. Well, they don't have to.

to tell anyone. Maybe to you, Marcus. You've got to tell us. Hey, Marcus, just zip it. Oh, no. Mate, what are you going to do, Levy? What are you going to do? Any plans? Here's a tip, my best. Is that Love Island or what? I don't know. I haven't organised it yet. I need some... What did you do for your brother's

Bucks party. Strip poker or something? It was like a, well, like I told you, it was men and women there. So we did like a, started off with actually go-karting indoor early in the morning. Then we went to a high tea where it was like, there was a men and a women's version. Yep. You know, like whiskey and, you know, sliders and all that sort of stuff. And they had like a high tea stuff. And then it was a bit of a pub crawl over there. Yeah. And a couple of gay bars to finish off. Yeah. I think you should do a competition. Best G-string.

Yeah, best, yeah, that's a good idea. Have a stick and just carry it around, flick it above your head. I might see Buggy. You know what I'll do? I'll get Christy on the phone out of the news at 4 o'clock and she can tell us what she wants to do. And if you've got any ideas for hens parties, I've got to organise it for Christy. So what should I do? Pool party. Pool party in Vegas. Ooh, pool party. You've got a pool, haven't you?

Yeah, but we're not having it at my place. We're going away somewhere. We'll have it at your place, mate. Imagine that. How good's that? Imagine them. We say, look, I've got a few bedrooms here, girls. Just go and sleep it off, champions. Costumes are optional. Give us five as you walk in. Get set to watch the games like never before with the new TV from Harvey Norman. Race into your local Harvey Norman for hot

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You certainly are. Welcome back. Continuous call team on this Saturday afternoon as we lead into two games tonight.

with the rest of the team. Matt Thompson will be here after five for the Titans and the Eels and then later tonight Chris Warren to bring you the Brisbane Broncos and the St. George Illawarra Dragons. Last night Sharky he's too good for the Tigers 58 points to six and the Dolphins beating the Rabbitohs on Thursday night by 36 points to 28. Mark Levy, Damien Cook, Darrell Broman and Paul Gallen with you on this Saturday afternoon. Look the other news in rugby league we haven't touched on yet is finally a decision on the

paramedic head coach for next year Jason Riles being appointed to the gig for the next four years and this is what Clint Gutherson and Regan Campbell-Gillard had to say on the appointment of Jason Riles as their new coach It's good that it finally comes to a decision and we can move on

with where the club want to go in the next three or four years and look it probably took a little bit longer than everyone thought but they had to be thorough with the decision that they were going through and look as I said it's just good that it's done we can move on and focus on the rest of the year. Sort of been waiting for the decision to be sort of made and the club has gone and done that and Jason's been at two great clubs in Melbourne and Brewsters and two great systems so

I think it's great for the club and great for the playing group. Yeah, well, finally, they've got an idea on who it'll be, Big Man, and Jason Riles is a well-credentialed coach. He's worked under some great coaches, i.e. Craig Bellamy and Trent Robinson, so now he gets his chance as a first-grade coach. I think it's a good choice. Out of the blokes who were there, I'm not critical of the other guys, but I think he's done his time, and I think it's probably time he got a first-grade job.

I must admit, I thought it was hardly a stunning endorsement from Clint Gutherson. He sort of laid back about it, said, oh, yeah, well, they had to make a decision. It's taken them a while. But...

I think Jason Riles has done his apprenticeship and I think it's the right choice. You've obviously just gone through that, Damien, at South Sydney with the departure of Jason Demetrio. And obviously there's always questions on who's going to take over and all that sort of thing. You've got Wayne Bennett coming next year. But it gives the Parramatta Eels a chance to say, well, righto, we know who our coach is going to be next year and we can start fresh and hopefully get a few more wins on the board. Yeah, I think he's the best man for the job too. He's been around a lot of success, but I think we could see...

On paper, Parra are actually quite a good side and they're obviously not playing the best footy at the moment. We've been through that as well. But now they've sorted this out, a lot of the noise in the background around the team, even though the boys will probably say they're quite a tight unit, that noise is going to quieten down. They can probably relax a bit more, know what the future holds. And they could upset some teams going to the end of the season, just causing a few upsets there. So no doubt they'll probably start playing some better footy now.

And just on Josh Hanna missing out, Gal, obviously he's an assistant down there at the Sharkies and he'll get his chance eventually because he comes with some big reps. Billy Slater and Jonathan Thurston have spoken about how influential and vital he's been as a part of the Queensland coaching set up at the moment. So look, he'll be disappointed, but hopefully he gets his chance in the not too distant future. Yeah, I think he addressed that. I think he said he was disappointed, but he'll get his chance one day. I think he'll do a great job wherever he ends up and he's a terrific fellow as well.

and uh jason rolls from all reports is the next man off the of these next crop of assistant coaches to get to get a job he's done a great apprenticeship as a big man said and he's going to a club that they've got a decent roster but i think he's busy he's going to be sorting out their salary cap i mean they've got five or six million dollars tied up in their top sort of five players i just think that's uh very top heavy and

He's going to have to make some big decisions on a couple of them. So I reckon if he's going to want to be successful pretty quickly, he's going to have to go there and ruffle a few feathers, I think. He's going to have to probably tap a few guys on the shoulder and maybe ask them to move on. Whether they will or not, or they can get the money that they're on elsewhere, will remain to be seen. But Clint Gutherson is the first one. He's actually off contract, I think, when he gets there. So...

How old would Duffo be? I saw the other day, he's probably coming towards the back end of his career. I think he's 30 next year, maybe this year. But the other young, Blaise Talangi, sort of come through as fullback, or he can play anywhere. Yeah, but there's talk of him jumping ships. Well, that's the problem. I think Blaise Talangi's probably thinking, well, I want to play fullback or in the halves. They've also got the halves pretty much sorted out. They're on long-term contracts there. Duffo's the captain of the club, so he's probably thinking, I want to play footy, so he's looking at going elsewhere. But

But that's, as I said, he's got to ruffle some feathers when he gets there and we'll see what happens. All right, 131873, the number, 2GB.com. Click onto the feedback icon if you would like to join us. MUSIC

Yes, the reason I play that is because, as the boys keep alluding to, I will become a man of honour. In 2025, when I stand alongside my dear friend Christy, when she ties the knot with her partner Pete, and their little girl Lily will be standing there, no doubt, as a flower girl. And I'm very, very delighted to say that Christy, my dear friend, is on the line. Hello, Christy. Hello, how are you? Very well, thank you, Christy. How are you? Are you well? I'm well.

I'm very well, thank you. And how are the boys doing today? We're great, thanks, Christy. We're just wanting to chat to you about this wedding. Look, I'll sit back and you ask the questions you want answered, okay? All right. Now, Levi, he's going to be Matron of Honour, right? Man of Honour. Man of Honour. Man of Honour, yeah. So what is his actual job as a Man of Honour? What's he got to do?

Well, his job is to stand up with me as my very best friend in the whole wide world. And as the man who has stood, the only man that stood by me, apart from my dad, most of the time he's known me, most of them leave after a little while. I don't know why. Christy! He's a patient man. No. He's actually going to have the job of walking my mother down the aisle. Oh. Which would be nice. Right. I thought you'd like to do that, darling. Yeah, I'd walk Maura down the aisle. Yeah, beautiful.

Yes. So you and Christy's mum, is it like a chance they could get together later tonight? Hey, cut it out, would you? Is that how the question? I'm worried we'd love that. Christy, I know you're pretty relaxed, but I do know you like a good time. What's Mark expected to organise for your hen's party? What do you want done there? Let's get to the good stuff. What do you want? Who?

Okay. Well, so it's actually, Levy's being assisted by another very dear friend of mine who's actually going to marry us. Her name is Meg. Now, she apparently has planned something outrageous that I actually don't even know what we're doing. But we're going to be in Sydney for the weekend. Levy must attend. And there's only going to be, I think, five of us there.

But he won't be the only man there. We've got another guy coming along with us. Oh, is that right? Yeah. So hold on. This is your hen's party. You've only got five going and two of them are blokes. Yeah.

That's not a hen's party. Yes, big man, you keep your circle small, mate. You keep your circle small, then you go and do whatever you want. That's right. Well, you boys can come too, if you like. There'll be more blokes than women there at the hen's party. Christy, that's tempting. I might come. Have you met her mum? I'll put you down. I'll put you on the list. I know Christy, though. I know Christy has a good time. Yeah, Christy does like a good time.

You're making me sound quite, you know, uncouth. So where will you be having the hen's party? She doesn't know. It's in Sydney, but I don't know. Levy might know more than I do. I have no idea. Pronto. All I know is that Michael's involved as well. What about on the night of the wedding when everybody's going to get up and dance? Who's Levy going to have to dance with? Oh.

I thought he could dance with the best man, Damien. That's what I'm thinking too. Now, will they have to go and practice the dancing before? You know you have wedding rehearsals. No, listen. Listen, I am not dancing with Forby. Mark, can someone turn him off, please? We're the ones asking the questions. Yeah, we'll keep asking you stupid questions. Turn that mic off. He needs a break.

So you obviously have to have wedding rehearsals and the party rehearsals. Is he going to have to practice dancing there and what he's going to do? I thought we could do about two months' worth of dance classes beforehand. That's a good idea. That's what it will take. Just to perfect the night. And to be honest, it's your night, so you get whatever he wants. I think that's a great idea. That's right. Absolutely. He'll be very offended if he doesn't dance with Forby. I think Forby would be upset too, to be honest. Mm-hmm.

You know when you throw your garter over at the end, is there only at the end of the wedding? Will Levy be expected to catch that? Because will there be a mad scramble like all the women there, all the single women? Is it only single women are allowed to go for it?

All the single ladies, that's right. Okay, so Levy will be there. He'll just elbow a couple of them out of the way and just push a few over. It'll be open slatter for Levy. Absolutely. He'll tower over them. I'm sure he'll catch it. And the bouquet. Am I seeing the reception as well? Well,

Well, listen, darling, someone actually asked me that this week and I said, I don't think I can make him do both. That would be, you know, I'd rather him just relax and enjoy the evening. So we've got a few ideas for someone else, but you may need to give them some points. Well, it is your day. You can do whatever you want. Well, look, if you've got somebody who's going to do a crap job, I'll just do it, OK? Yeah.

Because how many weddings have I been that I don't MC and I get behind and I used to say to you, I said, oh, the MC was just an absolute shocker. Yeah, it was terrible. It was atrocious. I had to take over. I have been known to do that occasionally. Yeah. Anyway, any other questions for Christy? Well, what's his attire? What will he wear? Will he wear a dress or will he wear, are they,

He's wearing a G-string. We're going to have a bestie shopping weekend and we're going to go buy him a fabulous suit. Oh, beautiful. So I won't make him wear a dress. What colour is it? It might be a pink suit. No, I'm not wearing a pink suit. Why not? It's a suit, not a suit. It's a suit. Look at me. I wouldn't do that to you. Can you please make sure he wears a G-string too, please? He wants to wear one. That I can guarantee. What about lipstick?

Maybe a little bit. A little bit. Just a little bit. Just to brighten your lips up for the photo. Yeah, I think good idea. A bit of mascara. Listen, Christy, we haven't got there yet. The yes is going to become a no. Now, you're there. Never. Don't do that to Christy. She's your best friend. You'd never do that to Christy. Don't disappoint her. That's right. Do you want to let her know yes now then? Don't you start, Damien.

You're two weekends into your continuous call team career. Don't give it to me. All right. Well, Christy, I look forward to being there as your man of honour. Thank you, darling. I look forward to it too. And wearing this suit, as you pointed out. This suit, yes. Beautiful suit. All right. You boys have a lovely afternoon. Good evening. Thank you. And I'll talk to you soon. See you, Christy. Good luck. Okay, guys. Thanks. Bye-bye. Thank you. Levi, are you surprised there's only going to be five at the Bucks? No.

I am, actually. I reckon that's better. I really reckon that's better. I'm with you, Gav. Because you know what? Loose lips sink ships, as they say. Get your top, your best five mates there and just go and rip and tear and do whatever you want to do. And it's easier to get in rather than a big group because, you know, you walk up to somewhere where you've got a big group and the security goes, Where are you going to go? Do you know where you're going? Well, I don't know. I'm going to have to ask the questions.

So leave it with me, okay? So there'll be a group of five, two blokes and three ladies, including Christy. I don't even know the other blokes. Christy's mother, did she say her mother's going? And Maria, yeah, Moira, as I call her. And then there's, who's the other girl? Meg's her best friend. There'll only be one single girl there then. There's five there, you, her, the mum. Mum's single. One's a bloke, so there's only one girl, single girl. Well, no, there must be another two girls, so there must be six people. Oh, well, so you're on.

Anyway, so we got all the questions out of our system now. Can we move on? If one of the girls is single and you're attracted to her, are you going to have a crack? Probably. Good on you, big guy. It's amazing what a couple of alcoholic drinks do for your confidence. And your looks. Tell you what works all the time. Righto, Brad Pitt. Can I tell you what works all the time? Yeah, go. Espresso martinis. Yeah? Yeah, it'd be good for your confidence. Don't you have them? Give them about five in the last year. LAUGHTER

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Wonderful to have you with us, Continuous Call team. Big man Damien and Paul, on a Friday night we give out some racing tips and I'm just being alerted to the fact that Darren Flindell who made his debut with us last night as part of the pre-game, he's going to call some footy with us, has not only tipped a winner but the boys Josh and Piggy have also tipped a winner and Darren Flindell has tipped a winner, he's just sent me a message prior to the last at

at Ramwick. Race 9, number 11, Aramco, home at $5.50. What price were the other boys? Did you have an all-upper on them? I think the boys did, so they've ended up collecting about $1,500. It's a fat day. J-Moss will be flying. He'll talk about that for weeks too. I bet he doesn't tell his missus. Of course he won't. He'll be the slapper, Zasavo. Just on Josh, are you boys familiar with where he was this week?

So he took his family on a holiday. So he said to the wife and the two beautiful young kids, he's about to have a third, so congratulations to Josh. He said, look, I took the family away this week. I said, oh, that's nice, mate. Where'd you go? He said, we spent a few days up in the Blue Mountains. I said, oh, okay, right. I said, where'd you stay? He said, the Fairmont.

Who else is staying at the Fairmont at the moment? Blues. New South Wales Blues. So he's taking his family and his wife to the hotel where the New South Wales Blues was staying. So I said to him last night, I said, what have you been doing? He said, just playing golf with the boys. Been on the drink with Madge. What a great family holiday that is. Playing that beautiful. Hold on. He doesn't have an official gig with the Blues, does he? No, well, I think he's aiming for one. He's looking for one. Yeah, I'm with you.

Yeah, I can see. Although, you know what the issue could be? What? He did tell us his missus booked the holiday. Maybe she likes him. I said the same thing last night. I said the same thing. He wasn't very happy. He wasn't very happy with it. Well,

Well, I did ask that last week. Was he the father? I think the comment... You're probably wondering why he's been allowed to play golf every day too. Actually, he was playing golf this morning. He did ring me this morning. I was trying to meet the young kids this morning on the field near the golf course. He goes, is that you out there? I said, yeah, it's me, mate. Mate, for a bloke who plays golf a lot, he's not that good at it. Is he? No, I played him one day. I think he might have given me a 10 start. I can't remember. I can't remember. And you beat him? No, he's better than me.

It's way better than me, but I'm not that good. I don't profess to be much good at it. Darrell, I think both Piggy and Josh are taking the lead from you with comments they make on a Friday night. They wrap themselves. Well, they both turn up on a Friday, and the first thing they say is, oh, jeez, we've had a big week. And then as soon as I ask them what they've done, Josh says, I've played golf eight times. And what Piggy says is, Piggy, he doesn't do anything during the week. So I don't understand why they're so pooped as they put it in your particular terms. Yeah, I'm not sure, mate. I...

I don't know. They're just taking their lead from you. Well, sometimes I don't see them for a few weeks, but I see Piggy once a week. You're an inspiration to them. Tomorrow, Piggy's on, right? Who else is on? Josh is returning tomorrow. Oh, Josh on tomorrow, so I'll see them both tomorrow. That'll be good. Well, Josh will be on. You just won't hear him because he doesn't speak. He's in charge of the wieners. What? Always has been. The wieners, Fritz's wieners.

Have you seen the size of them? No, I haven't. Oh, massive. I do not, though. What are they? My Fritz's wieners are magnificent. Are they manly? Yeah. They're like a wiener. You know what a wiener is? I actually don't know. No. It's like a...

Savoy type thing, isn't it? A what? A Savoy. A big fat sausage. Oh, a big fat sausage. Is it on a stick? No, it's not on a stick. They're on a roll. But they're beautiful, mate. Opposite to a kumquat. Oh, cookie. I'll leave you. I've got a message here. Bryson, J-Moz's tip didn't start. It got scratched. It'll miss up at the start. Well, that's all right. That's still a win.

How is it? Money back in your multis. You don't lose. Anyway, J-Moz, if you're listening, this one's for you. Who sings that song? That's cruel. Ronan Keating. Mate, I met him once on the footy show. Nice bloke. He was a good guy. I love that song. Did you have that song at your wedding? Uh...

It's a random question. It's a beautiful song. It's a beautiful song. It's one of the greatest songs of all time. Of all time. That reminds me, Daryl, of one of David Morrow's great moments on this show. We asked Davey, we said, what was your wedding waltz, you know, your wedding dance? He says, oh, oh, geez, I don't know.

I don't know, but I know that Kepler Vessel scores 100 on W for Australia. Well, there you go. There's a question. What was your bridal waltz, Cookie? I was actually just trying to think of the name of the song. Yeah, I can't remember either. We did a bit of a salsa. That's what we did. I had dance lessons leading into it. Did you really? Yeah, a couple. How'd you go? You rate yourself as a dancer? Yeah.

Did okay. Did enough. In other words, he's hopeless. What about you, Gail? What was your bridal dance? I'm just trying to remember. I'm going to be in so much trouble when I get home. I can't remember. You know what I was more concerned about? What?

So what the boys were doing, I had a few drinks. Yeah, we haven't seen it, did you? And I said, boys, everyone, just go and get what you want. Tear in, do whatever you want. Buy whatever you want on the house. Great baby. Anyway, so Greg Bird and the boys start going up and buying these $12 bottles of

whatever they were I can't remember what alcohol was bourbon and coke spirits free of charge and then I started getting videos sent to my mobile phone of blokes just tipping these things down the toilet and then going back and buying 10 more and then I started getting pictures of the builders going up there it was only about 15 grand at one stage holy crap this is killing me so I couldn't stop it midway through the wedding I had to let everyone just rip and tear but yeah it was a big night

It cost me a fortune. So I was more stressed about that. All right. Well, I want to open this up to our listeners because we've got this $200 meat tray voucher to give away. 131873, the number. What was the song that was played for your wedding dance? We'll do this as a tribute to Davey because he couldn't remember what the song was back in the day. So, Daryl, did you have your wedding dance? When I got married was 1976, I think.

I don't even know what music was played. I don't think music had been invented then. I remember the one thing I do remember when we were walking out was the New York song. Start spreading news. No, not that one. In New York, a great jungle where dreams... Oh, that's a beautiful song, right? So we did that because we were going to New York for our honeymoon. I remember that, but I can't remember the product. Did you go... You know, in your honeymoon, just the two of you, obviously, you didn't have kids then. Did you go through...

What's the Central Park? That would have been beautiful. Yeah, we actually skied. We've done the ice rig. Oh, really? Did you get on winter? No, it's always there. The ice rig's always there. I think it was winter, though. It was the end of the year. It was November, December. I've just had a message from Annie Gallen, who's been listening to the program. She said, Mark, I'd like you to dedicate a song to Paul because this is what I would have played when we were leaving the reception. Here I go.

All right, the lines are open. Fancy Annie getting up you on a day like today, Paul. Especially now she crushed me. Hey! Stop it! Listen, I'm sick and tired of you bringing up what goes on in your personal life. No, I'm saying you're barred from talking about it. I'm telling you. No more. I was telling you, I was like Kung Fu Panda this morning. What's that mean? Threw everything out about the kitchen sink. Hey! Last warning.

We're off to a break. We want your wedding songs. 131873, the number. Nobody wants to listen to that sort of rubbish and filth on the radio. 131873, the number. 2GB.com. Click onto the feedback icon. We want to know what your wedding song was when you got married.

And why we're talking about this is because Christy, who was on the program earlier, I have to be her man of honour. So 131873, the number. We'll take your calls next on the continuous call time. 28 to 5. And whether it's a flight, important meeting, a footy game, you name it, Uber Reserve helps you plan ahead when you can't be late. Reserve now, ride later with Uber Reserve. Well, the board's lit up with people wanting to talk about their wedding songs back in the day.

There's a few here. Alan, Into My Arms by Nick Cave. Beautiful. Mine was Heroes by David Bowie. Ended up being an all-out karaoke section. Everyone was singing. Shut Up Your Face by Joe Dolce. LAUGHTER You liked that one. That was good. LAUGHTER

Oh, there's a few good ones coming through. In the meantime, let's bring in the Sharks hooker, Blake Braley, who was fantastic last night in their win over the West Tigers. And I think, Blake, he might be a little bit nervous because we're talking about love. Hello, Blake. Hey, guys. How are you? Good, mate. Now...

Wedding songs. You know, when the time comes when you put the ring on darling's finger. Is he in any... I know he's in a relationship, but is it long term? Yeah, remember the girl he rehearsed kissing on the way out on the field that night? Yeah. Yeah, they've just moved in together. They've just moved in together. Oh. Yeah, so it won't be too far away. He's getting serious. Jeez, pressure's on. Yeah, the moving in, I don't know if it was a great idea because I'm actually next door to Toby Rudolph, so I'm pretty much in a relationship with him now. LAUGHTER

Actually, I've got to say, this is scary. So I drove Toby to his beer footy food festival thing the other day, and Toby actually told me that. But he did say that your wife, or your partner, sorry, often knocks on the door with leftover food. With leftover food. For him. For him. And he said to Toby, it feeds Toby. I'm glad you included the with leftover food. Is this true or is this not true, Blake?

That is true, and I hope it was only food. It was nothing else. Toby's a single bachelor, and he doesn't really look after himself, so I feel like I've taken that initiative to feed him and get him on the right track. I love that story I read about him yesterday where he said he'd been off the drink and playing like a bastard. Now he's back on it.

He's back on the drink and he's going better. It's magnificent. Daryl, you'll be pleased to know Toby's mum, Susan, who listens to this program, she came up to the... Alana Ferguson brought her up to the commentary box last night. We got to meet Susan and she was delighted to meet the Continuous Call team and we were extremely happy to meet her as well. So, Wedding Dance, Blake, if we look ahead to your wedding, what sort of song are we thinking for the Bridal Watch? Oh...

I can't think of one off the top of my head. The only one that comes to mind is by Miracle Love by Matt Corby. I don't know if anyone's heard it, but it's a pretty nice song. Can you sing it? Just give us a little bit of it. Miracle Love. I won't get into that. I don't have much of a voice, really. Might be a miracle that you are in love. LAUGHTER

Matt Corby, I actually took my daughters to see Matt Corby when he first started on, what was that show they had? Australian Idol. One of those ones. It was Australian Idol, but we actually went to see it one night. This would be...

Jeez, I reckon 16 years ago. I went and saw Matt Corby because I loved Matt Corby. What about I've just put into the system here Matt Corby to try and find something to play. It's come up Chappelle Corby, McKinney judges Corby, so I shan't be playing any of that. Let's move on to the footy last night, Blake. It was a dominant performance. Look, it was six all early, but, gee, you raced away with it. Ronaldo Militalo played well, but, gee, your halves really stepped up in the absence of Nick O'Hines, and it was a great night down there at Shark Park.

Yeah, it was. Obviously, it wasn't the ideal prep when Nico went down early in the week, but I think from seeing Daniel Atkinson play against Melbourne Storm there and the way he left us around, we're in good hands. So it's great to see him and Brian Schindler really step up, and I thought they played great last night and really complemented each other really well.

Hey, Blake. Yeah, like all the wingers and the halves are getting big raps from last night, but I was telling the boys earlier, I thought you were possible best on ground, mate. Was a bit of a plan. Obviously, the Tigers forward pack is a go-to for them, but you getting out, scheming around, moving them around a lot. I felt like that tied them out and you've got a lot of result out of that at the end of the game. Was that a bit of a plan for you or is that just how the game went?

Yeah, definitely. It's definitely a plan. I feel like the last few weeks I probably haven't run enough for the squad and for the team where I know that's our game plan. We always want to be on the front foot. So I was lucky enough. I had some pretty good middles who could give me some quick play balls and I could get out and do my thing. So I really have to be able to run a lot more and to take a bit more control and attack. And I thought that served us well in attack for sure.

Blake, you mentioned Nico going down. Now, sometimes when the main man goes down, it puts a whole lot of responsibility on other people. I thought Braden Trindle showed that last night. Did you notice that throughout the week in his preparation, was he more direct, I suppose, and took a whole lot more responsibility throughout the week?

Yeah, for sure. Especially when Nico went down, he's not much of a talker brain trimmel, but as soon as he went down, he got the spine in, he spoke about what he wanted and how he wanted to play. And we caught up for a coffee on captain's run and he really, you know, had a voice there about how he wanted to play and how he wanted the game to pan out and everything he said and,

he did was great and yeah I think definitely the biggest step up was his leadership on the last night and it definitely showed the way he controlled our team and got us around the park Blake we're with a really quality hooker here sitting next to me here at the moment Damien Cook and he's a big fan of yours he thinks you're an outstanding player what do you think of him?

I hate him. No, he's great. Obviously, coming through the ranks, he was someone I looked up to. And being a Blues supporter, I loved every time he put on the jersey and did a job for New South Wales. And, yeah, if I could take a little bit of his game and put it into myself, it'd make me a better player. So, yeah, I love watching him go around. Yeah.

Stop it. You're too nice. I'll get you a coffee next time I see you in the morning. The Braileys are good blokes, aren't they? Don't start sucking up to Blake because Glenn's off you. No, it's not Glenn. No, it's Glenn. Give it to him. Your father is a cranky bloke. Oh, I know. He is, isn't he? He's always on the phone. He's always yelling. He's always doing something.

He texted me the last time I bagged him and he wasn't. He was very hurtful. All you suggested was that he needs to stop wearing his Sharks tracksuit everywhere. Well, I'm not saying that again. I don't know if he still wears it or not. He loves his Sharks tracksuit. Always in a polo. I actually caught up with a coffee with him last weekend. Lo and behold, Cronulla Mall, full tracksuit, full Sharks. I'm not bringing that up. Mate, he was very, very cranky with me. Sounds like your brother Jaden.

What is he cranky too? What's wrong with Jadon? Jadon's cranky and loves his gear too. He wears his Knights gear everywhere, his Sharks gear everywhere, whatever he can. Good on him. Good on him. Jadon shouldn't be wearing his Sharks gear around. He plays for the Knights. No, that's why he wears his Knights gear. Hey, before you go, one last question. Renato Mulatalo's haircut, what's doing? Yeah, I really don't know. I don't know what barber he went to, but he seems like the Clippers, you know, ran out of charge halfway through. LAUGHTER

I don't know what that is. I definitely can't pull that off. But if he's scoring three tries and playing that well, he can keep it. So it's fine with me. That's the only way he's getting away with it. It is a horrible haircut. He did play good last time. And he played outstanding. He might have to keep it. Just one on living next to Toby as well.

Just be careful, you missus, because I think he's someone who comes across as... I reckon he just walked around naked the whole time. Funny that. I actually walked out on the balcony and I could see straight through to his and, lo and behold, he was putting out his washing naked. He was not. He lives on the Esplanade.

Was he really? Yeah. Yeah. I think he does it on purpose, actually. That does not surprise me. He won 100%. Have you seen him there, Gail? What's he like? He's good. He's a solid two-bedroom apartment.

On the water. Alright, Blake, thank you for joining us. One of the more strenuous interviews you've ever done in your rugby league career and I'm sure there'll be more of them on this particular show. Thanks for having me, guys. Good on you, mate. Good luck with the impending nuptials. He's a nice kid, isn't he? They're a good family and as much as we take the mickey out of Glenn, they're a great family and they're extremely proud of their boys and so they should be because they're great rugby league players. Alright, we'll get

to some of these songs coming through in just a second. Some are being serious with it and some are having fun with it as well. On the way to the break, though, the Continuous Call team loves winter, don't we, boys? Cold nights in the footy, Ugg boots, hot meat pies. Gal, your favourite part of winter is, of course, your Spinal Ease pillow and your mattress. How cosy was it this week? Oh, it's outstanding, honestly. I haven't had a better night's sleep.

Well, I think it did, Big Mike. I'll tell you why. Because back in the day, I used to wake up with a sore back every day. I don't wake up with a sore back anymore. And my neck's fine. It's outstanding. It contours to my body, and I absolutely love it. You know that. Do you have a discount code, like GAL20 or something for me? Actually, that's a good one. What about GAL200? That's a really good point. Because I actually had a lady from the Sharks wanting to get a Spinalese pillow, and actually, I got her one. And I actually spoke to Ruth, Tomo's wife, and she actually thought about doing that. So I might have to get her.

What a great idea. I've got an idea for Dr Mo who runs Spinalese. He should come up with that. If you go onto the website, you put in hashtag gals are tight arse and you'll get 20% off your next Spinalese pillow. What do you reckon? I've got a better idea. If I save people money, I don't mind. It's back to the good old days. What's that? I think you should do Spinalese pillows in club colours. LAUGHTER

It's not a stupid thing. But the thing about it is, Big Mark. You put a pillow slip on it. Yeah, exactly right. Yeah, but you give a pillow slip with the pillow. That's the colour of the club. That's what you do. You add it on. It's an add-on at no charge. Why don't you go into business with Dr Mo? At no charge. But that's not a very good business idea. No. Yes, it is. At no charge. You're going to make money. How much do you think pillowcases cost? Plenty. How much? Nothing cheap these days. $20 for a pillowcase. It'd be $3 or $4 to make. I've got one word for you. China. China.

You've got to import it. Yeah, I know. Hello. How much is it going to cost you? It's going to cost you $3, $4, $5. It probably costs you, if you've got them in bulk, I reckon it costs you, at the end of the day, maybe $4. I've got another word for you. Customs. You've got to get it through there first. That costs you. I've got a contact. Oh, who? I'm not telling you. Mate, your next door neighbour's a shadow ministry. He ain't in the ministry anymore.

How dare you? How dare you? His wife's away too. He's by himself at the moment. What are you suggesting? I'm not suggesting anything. She's an American. She's gone back. Or maybe Canadian. I'm not sure. One of the two. What is he going to knock on his door and go and spend some quality time with him? Why? American Canadians don't... If you call a Canadian American, they don't like it, I'm pretty sure. And vice versa. What if I called an American Canadian? Well, that's what you've just done. I don't think they like that. I've got news for you. She's not here.

But it doesn't matter. He's in Canada or America. There's a lot of people listening to this program. I'm sure she may find out. And guess what? Being a shadow communications minister, it's all about communications. We work in the communications industry. You know who does listen to this show? Who? His son. Who? His son? Yeah. Well, I reckon he might tell the mother. Don't think he's with his mother.

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Best man and mates winning. And I knew the DJ.

And anyway, long story short, they wanted Walking on Sunshine as they went out to church. Beautiful. At the reception thing. And then I paid the DJ $20, which is a lot of money, and he ended up playing Highway to Hell. Oh, Bob. Brilliant. Did you jinx the wedding? How's things ended up?

Well, actually, the funny thing about it, out of all of us, there's only myself and my wife and him and his wife that sort of stood together. There you go. Good on you, mate. Well done. What a great call. Good on you, Bob. Thank you, mate. Mitch is in Yass. Hello, Mitch. How you going, mate? Good, thank you, mate.

Mate, our introduction song was by Queen, another one by Sit Up. This is a great song. Oh, callers are on fire this afternoon. Thank you, Mitch. You're in the running for the $200 meat tray. Gary in Brisbane. Hello, Gary.

How are you, boys? Good, mate. Mate, I've got three. They've only married three times. I remember them all. Well done, champion. Mate, the first one was The Last Waltz. I don't know why. I don't think I should have changed that one. The second was that Ave Maria. You know that song? Ave Maria, yeah.

And then the third one was with my dear little Thai wife, and it was my choice. It was Forever Now by Jimmy Barnes, and it's still going. Good on you, Gary. Love is alive and still blossoming, mate. Beautiful stuff from you. Thank you, buddy. Here we go. Thank you, Mr G. It's got one of the longest introductions as well before we get to the words, so we might leave that one there. Thank you, Gary. One more before we move on. Joanne's at St Mary's. Hello, Joanne. Hello. How are you? Good. Thank you, Jo.

We had We've Got Tonight by Bob Seger. Oh, yeah. Yeah, that's a great night. But unfortunately, he just passed away probably just over a year ago. Before his funeral, I had Shaker Tailfeather. Did you really? Yeah. Good on you. Well, Joe...

Well, Joanne, I'm sorry for your loss, but thank you for giving us a ring on this Saturday afternoon and thank you for contributing to the show. 131873 is the number, 2GB.com. Click onto the feedback icon if you would like to join us. Look, I think Bob Atukli wins the $200 merch. Is that the one with three weddings? Sorry? Is that the one that had three weddings? Yeah. Yeah, he did.

Oh, no, no, no. That was the highway to hell. Highway to hell, yeah. I'll pay the DK $20. You happy with him? Yeah, it's good. All right, Bob, you've won the $200 meat tray voucher, mate. Stay there. We'll get all of your details. $200 meat tray voucher coming your way. 131873 at 2GB.com. Click onto the feedback.

No George Rose today. The Titans $1.40 for the clash this afternoon. $3 about the Eels.

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Now, there's nothing more exciting than going to the footy with minutes to go. The players switched on. There's a huddle in the locker room. The coach gives you one last pep talk and all the players get their game faces on. They run onto the field to the roar and excitement of the crowd. And that's everything you'll experience when you get to the game on time. So here's the play. With Uber Reserve, you can reserve an Uber ride in advance from 30 minutes up to 90 days.

That's your ride to and from the game this weekend, helping make sure you don't miss any of the footy action. Just head into the Uber app, conditions apply. Reserve now, ride later with Uber Reserve. The team news on the first of the games. The boys will call it 5.30, the Titans and the Eels. AJ Brimson back from a groin injury at fullback, so Keanu Kinney to the bench. Jacob Alec Wienke drops out of the side. Phil Sammy will start in the centres. Beau Fermor moves to the back row. Cleese Haas to the bench.

Tanner Boyd is the 18th man. While for the Eels, they're 1-17. McKessie Makotoa is the 18th man. And a couple of milestone games in this one, Big Man. Jaden Campbell plays his 50th. And Regan Campbell-Gillard is 100th game for the Parramatta Eels. So going under both. Well, Regan Campbell-Gillard's been a fantastic player, hasn't he, for a number of years. Penrith before he went to the Eels. And he's been a great player there. I love Jaden Campbell. He's a good player. If he can just get through this...

all the injuries, et cetera, he's copping. I think he could be a really, really good player. Well, Damien, before you depart the Olympic studio here with the Continuous Call team, let's get your thoughts on the two games tonight. You've come up against them, so you're a good person to ask. Titans-Eels, who wins this one? Yeah, I think it was... I was sort of leaning towards more Parramatta, but I think AJ Brimson coming back in is a massive in for the Titans, so...

I'm going to back them up there. Gold Coast at Seabus Super Stadium and then, of course, Broncos Dragons. That's another close one, I reckon, but I'm going to go with the Dragons. Oh, the new club. The new club. I was so interested to see what you'd say. In Flannau, we trust. By the way, before you go, are you happy to tell the story that you told me and Daryl about your little girl when you met Flannau? Oh, yeah. My daughter's a very loyal fan. Yeah.

and I had a chat with Flanagan, obviously come over to visit, have a chat about a possible opportunity down there. And I thought I'd bring my daughter out to meet him. And I said, oh, this is Shane Flanagan. He's the coach of the Dragons. And she just looked me straight in the eye and goes, well, why are you friends with him? LAUGHTER

And how old is she? She's four years old. She's four. That's gold. That's the best. He told us a little earlier, I said, oh, we've got to share that on here. That's a ripper story. Mate, great to have you on board again. Good luck for the rest of the year with South Sydney and hopefully we get you on before the thing wraps up for 2024. Thanks for having me back, guys. Always fun as always. Good on you, mate. There he is, Damien Cook, ladies and gentlemen, part of the Continuous Call team from our Olympic studio. Now, get set to watch the games like never before with the new TV from Harvey Norman. Race into your local Harvey Norman for Hot

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We're back tomorrow with Manly and Newcastle from Four Pines Park over at Brookvale. And then, of course, all roads lead to Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night for the State of Origin Decider, which you'll see live and free on Nine's Wide World of Sports. And you'll hear with us right here on the Continuous Call team. Ray will be here to call New South Wales and Queensland in the Decider. Matt Thompson in after the news. I'll be back with you tomorrow at one o'clock. Enjoy your footy. Good luck to your teams tonight. I'll catch you tomorrow.