The Continuous Call Team – Full Show Saturday 6th July 2024 02:43:53

Now, live, right across Australia, the continuous cold team. It's tackle number five. What are they going to do with it here? They're shaping up for the field goal. It's with Matt Burden. It's got the length. It's got the distance. It's Bryce. He's kicked the goal. Well, this is unwon in Golden Foot.

with Mark Levy, Daryl Broman, Paul Gallen and Boyd Cordner. Daryl, this is right up your alley. Yes. The Glee Dirty Reds Pie Eating Competition. The winner will walk away with a year's supply of Garlow's Pies, Big Man. Oh, that's a beautiful prize because that's worth millions. Would you be a chance? How many pies do you reckon that is? Well...

I don't like to have a time limit on how many I can eat. You know, I'd like to make it over half an hour just to make a bit of interest. I still reckon over three minutes you'd nail six minimum. Easy. You're an idiot. I'd get a dozen in. Yeah, that's what I mean. Is there a financial benefit to this? Have you got to chew them or can you just swallow them?

Life, sport and laughter right across your weekend. I'm petrified of flying, right? I don't want people talking during the safety demonstration. It's a very important part of the flight. What? You listen every time. Yes, I pay attention. I get the little car down and look at it. It's the same story every time. I don't care. You've heard it. It's a safety demonstration. We need to be careful.

on the same page. We're in this together. You've got to be on your own. Well, I just think it's disrespectful to the flight attendants. I don't speak. I just watch my Netflix. That's dangerous. Don't you work for Stan?

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It's like that big. He can't miss. It's like a bucket. What about velocity? You want to lose velocity? Hold on a second. I have missed on you. Have you got carpet or tiles? Carpet. It just soaks in, Ibi, right? Oh, you blokes are kidding. Billy, you know we discuss the big issues in rugby league and the big issues in life. Out of interest, do you use your back windscreen wiper because we feel that they're superfluous to our needs? I have used it in the past.

Not all that often. Like everything in life, I try and look forward rather than look back. And now on 2GB Sydney, 4BC Brisbane and network stations across Australia. Live from Leichhardt Oval, Sydney.

It's time for the Continuous Call Team. Ah yes, great to be back at the 8th Wonder of the World. Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the Continuous Call Team as we do it from Leichhardt Oval ahead of the 5.30 game between the West Tigers and Melbourne. The history attached to this ground is amazing, phenomenal. I'm delighted.

The Federal and State Governments, along with the Inner West Council, have found the $40 million to upgrade the joint because it is such a great community asset to the people who live around here. They'll start setting up the barbecues this afternoon along Mary Street. We'll have the planes coming in over the top of us on their approach to Sydney Airport and hopefully a good game of footy at 5.30 with the Tigers up against the ladder-leading Melbourne Storm.

The boogies don't give the Tigers a chance tonight, but every time I've mentioned it this week, all I've received is email after email from listener saying they're unbeaten at Leichhardt this year, Mark. But look, let's be honest, the Storm are positioning themselves for a crack at the title. We'd love to hear from you this afternoon. 131873, the number you can email us via the websites.

And that text line's up and running on 0460 873 873. Another big week in rugby league. Plenty of news around. The NRL boss, Andrew Abdo, will be on the show in the next 20 minutes. The Parramatta Eels have reportedly settled on their new head coach, but

Funny that no one seems to know who it is right now. So believe it or not, you can keep a rugby league secret these days. Chad Townsend's heading back to Sydney after signing on with the Roosters for 2025. Speaking of the Chooks, what an incredible achievement for Jared Brea Hargreaves, who becomes the most capped player in the club's 116-year history tomorrow. And, of course, the Origin team's name for the decider, New South Wales tomorrow night and Queensland on Monday.

Monday morning. In the results so far, South Sydney five in a row beating Parramatta 32-16. Gold Coast held on for a 20 points to 16 win over Cronulla and Penrith beat Brisbane 14-6 at Suncorp Stadium. So that's where we're at at the moment. Enough

From me, let's welcome the continuous call team. Daryl Broman, Paul Gallen and Boyd Cordner are here. And finally, ladies and gentlemen, 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. Big Matt, it's a very good afternoon to you. Well, Levi, good afternoon to you, Gal Boyd, all our listeners. Yes, I think it has. We did, I think, discuss a number of things today driving in here. We had a fair time to discuss stuff because my sat-nav is... I don't like it. I don't like sat-nav. We went around that many different streets and up... Didn't go up dead ends, but we went...

We eventually got here, but it wasn't an easy trip, I don't think, if you go via the sat-nav. I often think you're better off just going with a gut feel 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? I did, yes. So, because they've got this new M8 tunnel in Sydney, which I used, and I got here in record time. How much did that cost you? $10. Oh, cheap. Yeah, not too bad.

So maybe just deselect the avoid tolls button next time. Yeah, I might have to do it. 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. Here's an imbo. Let me tell you. The gloves are on. He said, what way do you want to go? I said, only know one way. Eastern Distributed across the tunnel. We're there. 25 minutes, half hour, we'll be there.

It took us an hour and 30 minutes to get here. What? Mate, we went the longest way possible. We got halfway there, and he goes, do you know where you're going? I said, no, I only know the other way. So he tried to type it in his sat-nav. It wouldn't work. So I said, look, I'll type it in mine. And then I said, do we want to go to Tolles or not? He goes, no, Tolles. We're halfway here. Oh, my God. It took us another 40 minutes from being halfway there. It was ridiculous. It took us every which way you could imagine. Paul, you're forgetting one thing. What? How are you getting home? LAUGHTER

Oh, touche, touche. Daryl, plenty happening in rugby league. Let's get your thoughts on the footy. Thursday night, the Bunnies. Last night, Gold Coast and Penrith getting the cash. What have you thought of the footy so far? Well, it's great every week. I enjoy it every week. I thought the Bunnies were good once again. I mean, I thought that was a real danger game for them on Thursday night, but I think they showed everyone that, look,

They could well sneak into the semis. They've got to win a lot of games, though, and they've come from a long way back. We'll have to wait and see. The other games, I thought the Sharks once again were just...

and they've been flat for six or seven weeks now. It's a game they should have won. I think the Titans out-enthused them, and I think they wanted it a bit more, and I think that showed at the end of the day. They could well have got away with it, the Sharks, and the Broncos were okay. I thought they came out to play the Broncos. They led at halftime, but Penrith are just one of those sides. They're hard to beat. They're just hard to beat. When they're at full strength or anywhere near full strength, they

they are hard to beat and you know they had a few players out of position there they lost their winger in the early early stages of the game and it's hard to replace a winger but they did very well they won again you know I thought the game was pretty good um but you know I think one upset out of the three two favorites win probably pretty much what most people thought and Gala Fishley good afternoon um she's the the Sharks it's their starts that are

crawling them at the moment. That's another loss for them. And, you know, with 10 rounds left in the regular season, they can't afford any more losses if they want to have a real chance at the premiership this year. Yeah, look, history shows you've got to finish top four to win the premiership, and they're still up there. I think by the end of this weekend, I'm pretty sure the Roosters will win this weekend, and they'll probably go back down to fourth position. So they're still in the top four. They've won 10 games. They've set themselves up by having a great start of the year, the first...

or 10, 12 rounds. Um, they've definitely fallen over the past five weeks. We can't dispute that. And it's, you're right. It's their first halves, but that's been the problem all year for them. Their first halves all year, for some reason, have been terrible. Their second halves, they, they, they got the best forward against in the second half of any team, the competition all year. Like there's average, like some of them, I think they've got only 94 points scored against him in the second half this year. So they've been outstanding in the second half, but they've got to fix up the stats. They can't, they can't be chasing their tail while they are at the moment. And, uh,

Yeah, they let themselves down. Losing against teams you'd think they'd win against. And as I said, they want to be in the top four by the back end of the year. You've got to turn around pretty quick. Was it Lara Bingle who said, where the bloody hell are you? I think it was Lara Bingle, wasn't it? Yeah, it was. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Well, I've been saying that about our great mate here, Boyd Cordner. But I know where he's been. He's flat out. He's been the busiest man in rugby league. He's been running the yellow shirt for the New South Wales Blues as they attempt to go to Queensland and win the series. He's an assistant coach under Trent Robinson at the Sydney Roosters.

He's a wonderful family man at home, continuous call team duties, and he's back with the team. How are you, Boydie? I'm good, boys. I'm good. It's been a while, but I'm glad to be back. I saw you at the airport after the MCG Origin, and you were pumped. You were pumped. Was that not the best first half of footy you've seen from a blue side? Yeah, it was. I think history shows, too, there's the most points that have been scored in a half, and

Just the preparation, it just felt good. I mean, even in the first game, it just felt really good. I've had that feeling that you're just...

that you were going to win. Obviously, game one didn't go as planned, but the preparation and how Madge got the boys flying for MCG was really good. And I remember I seen Gal on the sideline there and, you know, we locked eyes once the game was over and it was, yeah, it's a good feeling. And, you know, they deserved it. They put in all week and,

knuckled down and they played unbelievable. You both know how difficult it is to win in Queensland at a packed Suncorp Stadium but a lot of people are saying if they back up what they did in the first half, they're a real chance of beating the Queensland Maroons. Can you sort of put into words, Gal, I'll start with you and then Boydie, how difficult it is to win at Suncorp Stadium when you've got the Queenslanders baying for blood? Yeah, it is difficult and look, it starts from the time you get up there as we know, they don't

give you any favours whatsoever right throughout the week. And look, we know how passionate Queenslanders are. I give them that. They are very, very passionate about their team and about their state. And the players know that. And the players do not want to let their fans down. So they go out there, they play their absolute backsides out, and they seem to always lift whenever they play at home. And when it's a decider, they've even got more motivation to lift for them. And it's going to be a hard game. I just...

Look, I'm actually really nervous about this one. I'm so excited for it. So pumped for the players to go out there and play. And I just really hope they can get the job done. I think they deserve it. It's been a long time since the Blues have gone out there and won one. I just hope they can get the job done. I just...

they've just got to understand that how dominant they were in game one, they're probably not going to be able to ambush Queensland in the same way. So I think it's going to be a long game. You know, it's prepared to play for 80 minutes and, you know, the forwards just have to be prepared to do the job they did in game two, just dominate that middle for as long as they possibly can, let the

let the halves take over and control the game from there. But honestly, and Boyd will say this as well, it is the greatest environment to play a game of footy in front of. Other than winning a grand final, you won't have a better environment to play footy in front of. It's awesome. And Boyd, what an opportunity for the Blues players themselves to go up to Queensland and become Blues legends, heroes for their state. Yeah, it's always a good chance to create history. And like Gareth said, I agree with everything he said there. And

I won't talk too much else on it because he covered most things but I think one thing for me would be the start of the game is going to be crucial. Once you have a scoreboard pressure against you up there with the crowd and everything, it's going to be hard to get back in the game and come back. So I think the boys have to front load all their energy into starting well and shock the crowd a little bit, keep them quiet and

I think the confidence will grow from there but yeah it's such an amazing place to go and play when you know from Sydney you run out and you've got 80,000 blue supporters you know screaming it's a good feeling but then it's the total opposite up there and you know that's why State of Origin it is what it is. It's going to be a great night Darryl as far as Queensland goes Billy's meticulous we all know that in preparing a football team and preparing himself so he'll have some

Magic weapon, no doubt, up his sleeve. Potential changes, though, Darrell. What are you thinking for the Maroons? All the talk's been about Val Holmes maybe missing out. I don't think he'll miss out. I think he's been too good a player for Queensland over the years. He did have an off night the other night. Latrell did give him a bit of trouble, and so did Crichton. I think they'll stick with Val. Whether he stays in the centres or on the wing, I don't know. I think Cobbo will come in.

and I think Fafida will probably come in. I don't think they'll make too many changes. What about someone like Josh Papali? You were dominating the middle of the field. Now, look...

Pup has probably passed his best, you know that, but he's always played well for Queensland. Do you think they might... Look, if it was me, no. Because I think he has passed his best. I don't think there's any doubt about that, and I think he would even admit that. You know, he could probably go up there and do it for one game. They do need to find something, though, because they did get bullied in game two. They were bullied by a number of players, Angus Crichton, Luttrell,

There was probably others that I'm just trying to think of at the moment. I thought they absolutely bullied the Queensland boys, and the Queenslanders need to stand up for that. I've got to say with Billy, and Billy's had a dream run as a coach, I think he was a bit rattled after what they dished up in Melbourne, and I think he's probably, at the moment, he'd be scheming big time. We have Ponga. We have Ponga.

Well, I think Ponga, if he plays this weekend and goes well, I think he could be in the 17. I wouldn't have him fullback. I think Walsh deserves another crack there because he was, you know, I just thought he was a bit short on for a run the other week. And then I thought last night he was pretty good without being perfect. But you've got to get that with Walsh. I mean, Walsh is never going to be perfect, but...

But, geez, what he offers is so good. I think he'll be their fullback. But I could understand them throwing Ponga on the bench. So the team's named tomorrow night and Monday morning. New South Wales on Sunday night and the Queensland Maroons on Monday morning. Darrell, just before we get to a break, we lost a great rugby league man this week, one of the great Bulldogs in Geoff Robinson.

who sadly passed away as a result of a heart attack. He's been battling throat cancer, as a lot of our listeners would know. I've just been sent his funeral details this time next week. So next Saturday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Leppington, in the South Chapel. It'll get underway at 10am. Everyone's invited.

the funeral service for Geoff Robinson at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Leppington, South Chapel, next Saturday at 10am. He was a great man, Geoff Robinson, and a real hard man as well. Yeah, he was. I was lucky enough... Well, not lucky enough to play against him, but I did play against him a few times. I actually remember watching him before I came to Sydney from far from Brisbane and thinking, this bloke's a lunatic. And he was. He had the long hair, the beard. I don't know if you remember him, Boyd, but he was just...

he was he was the wild man of borneo sort of thing and he'd just stand back and come off the back fence and you know hit it up and you know get smashed and he'd give it to him defensively as well and i i actually played against him a couple of times and i and i didn't really change my mind i thought this bloke's quite mad and then i'm lucky enough to go over to the bulldogs for two years in 84 and 85 and he was there still played in the 84 grand final and um

you wouldn't meet a more gentler, quieter bloke, but he was just old school. Like we'd be playing on a Sunday and he'd have dozen bourbons and Cokes on a Saturday night. But that was just like, if it was me or any of the other boys, they'd probably be frowned upon a little bit, but not him. I mean, that was just him. That's the way he was. And, um,

But, mate, he was just a terrific bloke, a great team-mate. I mean, they're the sort of blokes, and you blokes know it, they're the sort of blokes you want in your team. You've got a half-boy, I wouldn't say mad, but just do stuff that you probably wouldn't be able to do, but he could do it. And he's just, you know, a good fella, very quiet, really quiet off the field. I think he had, I think he got seven children, I'm not sure. He's got a lot of kids, and it's just really sad. And at the end of the day...

Well, apparently he's died of a heart attack, which, you know, he's fought the cancer all the way. And...

you know, he passed away because of a heart attack. I got to see him earlier this year, Daniel. I was invited by Daryl, invited earlier this year by Arthur Laundie and Mick Appleby to go along to his birthday party out at the Twin Willows Hotel. And all his great rugby league mates were there. Terry Lamb, Kerry Hemsley was there. Blocker Roach. I mean, there was an endless list of rugby league luminary. So the rugby league world definitely poorer for the passing of Jeff Robbins. And I want to give Arthur Laundie a wrap. He looked after him big time as well. I think Arthur...

You know, we all know Arthur. He's a very generous bloke, but I think he went above and beyond with Robbo. I think he helped Robbo try and get the best...

amount of medical attention he could possibly get. He's got the best doctors for him and Arthur, well, he'll be heavily, he'll be very upset by what's happened and he's a lovely bloke, Arthur, as we all know. He helped him big time. Sorely missed Robbo. Rest in peace, Jeff Robinson. He passed away this week at the age of 66. We're off to a break. The NRL boss, Andrew Abdo, will join us right after this.

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Yeah, Mark Levy, Daryl Broman, Boyd Cordner and Paul Gallen, the Continuous Call team. Well, we've certainly said this year and in previous years that it is such an exciting time to be involved in...

the game of rugby league because the crowd numbers are fantastic television ratings are through the roof and the quality of the football we're seeing is phenomenal as well and the NRL is today celebrating a significant milestone in the game's history with national community club rugby league player registrations reaching 200,000 in a season first quarter

for the first time. The record number of player registrations in community clubs comes on the back of a strong start to the premiership with club memberships, match viewership and attendances on record pace past the midway point of the season. I thought we'd catch up with the NRL boss, Andrew Abdo, who we haven't spoken to for a little while, and he's on the line. G'day, Andrew.

Hey, g'day, Mike. G'day, everyone. Wonderful to catch up. You're in charge of the game as the Chief Executive Officer. Some of the numbers and facts and figures that you're looking at on a weekly basis, you must be delighted.

Well, this is the most pleasing. You were talking earlier around what a great response you've had from fans this season in terms of attending games live and watching on TV. But this is the one that I think I'm the most excited about. This is grassroots football and registered participation, volunteers, mums and dads, boys and girls, kids, coaches from across the country,

that's the last blood of any sport. And for us to be able to get 200,000 registered participants is an important milestone and there's more work to do. But this is, as I said, the last blood of any sport. Tell me, Andrew, when you break down that 200,000 number, what's the sort of difference between the boys and the girls playing rugby league? Because the growth of the women's game at the moment is there for everyone to see.

Yeah, the mix is about 150,000 male and 50,000 female. If you think about it and you put it into perspective, rugby league has been a male-dominated sport for over 100 years. And it's only very recently that we've seen such a surge in popularity and growth in the women's game. And it's transforming the game for the better. So 50,000 registered tackle and league tag female participants across the country.

However, growing at about 15, 16% a year. So the growth in the women's game is simply phenomenal. And I'm confident that in the next couple of years, we're going to see approaching an even split. So that's exciting.

Oops, sorry, Andrew. I'm not trying to turn this into a negative here, but, mate, I'm involved in Junior Rugby League and I think the participation is fantastic. But the fact is, in our area, we've played five games this year because the grounds just aren't up to scratch to handle the wet weather. Is there any thought of input from the NRL to help get some of the grounds up to a standard where they can handle some sort of rain?

You know, Paul, you're raising a really important point and we've got some work to do and we want to work with the local councils. I mean, I get it. I've been impacted. I've got teenage kids as well and we've lost too much football this season to, yes, a lot of rain, but we need fields that have...

the ability to absorb that and the drainage simply isn't good enough. So we're going to work with local councils in the off-season and we're going to see what we can do with state government and local councils to get the investment that we need so that the drainage is there, so that even when it's raining, boys and girls and community football can continue. It's not going to be an overnight thing, but we are aware of it and we are working on a regional plan. It's not just in New South Wales that challenges around the country.

What about actually people going to the games, apart away from participation, because it's very important, obviously. Are those numbers up or do you have those figures at all? Sorry, I lost you there for a second. No, I said I know it's got nothing to do with participation, but you do need the fans going to games as well. It seems to me every time I watch a game, a lot of them have been sold out and the crowds themselves seem to be as good as they've ever been.

Yeah, absolutely, Vingman. We're averaging 20,000 per game this season, which for us is up double digits. So we're up 10%. It's the most attended season in the modern game's history. And it started with a bang in Vegas, and I think we've just seen some terrific football as a result. And on any given day, any team can win. And so I think fans are responding positively to great football being played by the players and the clubs.

and I think everyone is just enjoying the premiership competition. In a couple of weeks, we're going to get the NRLW kicking off, and then we're going to have a fantastic final series after a pretty exciting Oregon. So the fans are responding, and the tenants, live attendants, is up. I picked up the paper this morning, Andrew, and I read a story about Las Vegas with an impending announcement potentially as early as this week as the teams and the games that will be played. Can you shed any light on that for us?

Yes, we're getting very close. I think, you know, you can expect an announcement in the coming days. Certainly next week, I think it's likely that we'll have some very exciting news. And all I'll say is expect a bigger, bolder Las Vegas week in fixture and double the trouble.

Does that mean that we're going to be in that little area again, Andrew, with you having a little drinky-poo and watching all the crowd celebrating rugby league? Can I come, Andrew? Can I come, please? You were on the last bit of the real fight. I'm a pioneer. I was there with Andrew. You're a pioneer. Surely you'll take me back. Hang on. Hang on. So the commission's decided to take rugby league to Vegas and you're a pioneer. I was there with them.

Oh, please. I was there with them. You did nothing. I beg your pardon. What did you do? I done promos every day. Every day I did promos for them and had a great time. So you're out there giving back to the game that's given you the wonderful life that you live. Yes, exactly right. But you're the pioneer. Well, I was part of the pioneer. Andrew, is Paul Gunn a pioneer with rugby league going to Vegas?

All I'll say is we've spoken about a lot this afternoon, but this is the most passionate I've seen go all day. Andrew, I can't take my hat off to you enough. What you guys did in Vegas, it was unbelievable. I've got two words for you, Andrew. Ka-ching. No, I never got paid to go.

I went out of the goodness of my heart. Oh, goodness. You went out of the goodness of your heart. I did. I did get a business class flight there on back direct. That was fantastic. Andrew, well done. I thought that was some numbers that we should highlight this afternoon and any opportunity to catch up with the league boss as always. A great opportunity. Keep up the good work and we'll catch you soon. Thanks. Enjoy the afternoon's football. And if I can just say quickly, all the mums and dads, volunteers, coaches, referees out there in community football, thank you for such...

For all the hard work and all the hours putting in, you know, playing a team sport and playing rugby league, it changes your life forever. So thank you to all our volunteers. All right, fantastic. Thank you, Andrew. That's Andrew Abdo, the boss of the National Rugby League. Now from Andrew Abdo, we go to some breaking news that is not going to be good news for Boydie. Let me do it. Breaking news. Yes, what is it? Michael Kariannis, who's I think sitting next to us in the adjoining box,

This is reporting that South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell is almost certainly out of the Blues' origin decider after picking up a serious foot injury on Thursday night. It's understood that Mitchell, despite playing on with the injury, is considered next to no chance to line up for the Blues on Wednesday week, throwing the Blues' hopes of an Origin 3 win in Brisbane into chaos.

The likes of Bradman Best, Tom Trebojevic have come into calculations, but it looks like Latrell Mitchell won't be playing for New South Wales. Not good. This is not another one of those New South Wales injuries. You're just relentless with it. I'll believe it when I see it. That's not good news. I'm lost for words here. I'm rattled. Me and Bradman talking on the way out here, and I said, look, I'm actually really nervous for this game. Like,

Now, when you're a player, you're excited, but I'm just so nervous. I want the win so bad. And the fact that he's out, he's in such good form, playing such good footy, gives everyone else in the team confidence. It's such a shame. And let's hope there is some sort of hope he can play.

Yeah, I don't know. I'm shocked a bit. Boy, what do you reckon? It's hard to hear that because just in camp the week before, it's probably the most focused I've ever seen Latrell. He's got a lot of emotion and energy in the game and he's outspoken, but if he can channel that in the right spot, he's the most dangerous player in the world and

He's shown glimpses of that in game two. And I reckon he would have been perfect just for having that experience in that game under his belt to go up to Suncorp to go after it again. It's just... It's tough to hear. I'll tell you the positive thing about it. He finished the game. If he finished the game...

That's a positive. Let's hope. Are they saying what the injury is? A foot injury. Now, foot injury, they've got this thing called Liz Frank, I think it is, which is a long-term injury. You wouldn't be able to play. No, he wouldn't be able to play without that. She was a great artist as well. That's something. The fact he finished the game, he played on Thursday night, didn't he? So he's got almost two weeks until his next game. I know he's got to go into camp and train, but...

Let's hope there's a bit of GST there. All right. Well, Michael Kariannis from The Telegraph reporting that Latrell Mitchell is almost certainly out of the New South Wales Origin team and the decider after picking up a serious foot injury on Thursday night for South Sydney. We're off to a break. Back with plenty more.

Yeah. So you are repeating that news being reported by Michael Kariannis in the Telegraph. Latrell Mitchell, almost certain to miss Origin 3, the decider. Dave Wright's boys, Blues don't need Latrell. We've got a new centre in Tommy Turbo making his return for Manly this weekend. So watch this space. Thank you, Dave.

Levy, J-Moz was on fire last night. Please pass on my congratulations to the Marcel Marceau of the Continuous Call team, that one from J in Cairns. What did he do last night? He was very good last night. He was very energetic and enthusiastic. Jeez, what happened? He went on the pokies. 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. Oh, he got a bit of love. So congratulations to Josh. So he's the father.

Yes, Daryl. Okay. You can't say that. It's too late. LAUGHTER

Sorry, DNA. You can't say that. So he's got the first two. How old are the first two? I can't remember. Little Jesse, I think, is three or four. Right. And Kelly's, I think, six or seven. So when's the baby due? Do you know? Within nine months, I reckon. But there was an issue last night. And tell me if this is one of the great smothers, right? So he came in yesterday and he said, Boyd and Gal and Big Man, he said, oh, Levy, Piggy.

I've done the nice thing. I've booked the family a holiday this week. I said, oh, good on you, mate. You're getting away somewhere up the coast, down the coast. No, no, I'm going to take the family up to the Blue Mountains. And Piggy and I looked at each other and we went, what? You're going to the Blue Mountains in the middle of winter? Is he going in winter? Well, he's going this week. And I'm thinking to myself, right, so he's going to the Blue Mountains in the middle of winter. Some nice places up there. What else is going on here? And I said, where are you staying? He said, the Fairmont.

Where do you think the New South Wales Origin team is staying this week, Daryl? 100% Rort. Oh, there's a golf course there as well. Rort on golf course. Oh, hold on. Are they there this week? Yeah, they're there this week. Is he trying to get, like, some recognition from them? Boy, could you just brush him when you go? I'll go have a game of golf with him.

He'll want to play golf. He loves golf. Are you a good golfer? No, very average. Baby's due December, apparently. Oh, good on him. Congratulations to Elisha and Josh and the rest of the family. But I just think that's remarkable. You plan yourself a family getaway to try and escape rugby league, get away from it all.

What's Elise doing? Going with her husband into the middle of an origin camp. But he's got nothing to do with them, has he? No. Why is he doing that? I don't know. To the Blue Mountains. Couldn't you think of somewhere better to go? I think Blue Mountains. You'd want to go somewhere warm, wouldn't you? Oh, would you? Take him overseas, go to Bali or something. Thailand. I'm a big fan of Bali. Bit of Deidre Chambers. What a coincidence, I think, about all of this. He must be on...

Unless they're next door to some of the origin blokes and they might get a discount price. That's 100% what he's doing. He's hurt their short on a centre. You know what he would have been Trotter and asked if he could have the sick room. There's always a room there that's for a sick person. That is what he's done. He's not paying. Anyway, the Blue Mountains is a lovely place. I think it is. Middle of winter though.

Yeah, I don't know about that either. I'd rather get away and get somewhere hot. You love barley. You're good at barley. He was good last night. Thank you. Thank you, Jay. Hi, Levy. Can your boys have a good call today? Continuing on from last night, would you like some more jokes sent through? No, Ben, that was a piggyback. Ben sent some jokes through. Well, we had an Amazon speaker thing to give away last night and

Piggy suggested that we should do jokes. And I said, look, the reason why I don't take any tips off you on radio is that a Friday night, people on the jibber juice, what do you think the jokes are going to be like? So at full time in the game, Piggy goes, right, let's get some jokes coming through. Let's get some jokes. But there are about 50 on the text line and every single one of them had either an inappropriate tone to it or just littered with foul language. And I thought, well, you wanted them. That's what you get. You didn't want to listen to us, did you? That's the sort of listeners we got. Did you? Yeah, a couple.

You would have gotten big. Actually, Andrew, can we get the audio of the two jokes that Piggy shared last night? They were actually quite funny. Levy, do you mind if I bring up, I know it's early days, but can I bring up a topic? Go for your life. Because I'm thinking about it while I'm sitting here at the beautiful Leichhardt Oval. You know, as you look across there, is that the western side over there? That's the eastern side. Eastern side, okay. As you look across from the west to the east...

Those trees have been there a long time, right? I've been coming here probably 40 years, and those trees have always been here. My question for you and our other friends here, do trees ever stop growing? Like, do they stop growing? You've been coming here for 40 years, you said, and you've seen them trees there. I reckon. Have they changed? I don't know. Well, there's your answer. Of course they stop growing. It's like an adult. They get to a certain limit, and they stop. They mature. They stop growing. Why is that?

Because it's life. It's the circle of life. It's like when you're an adult. You grow as a child. Are you saying trees are part of the circle of life? 100% I'm saying that, yes. I'd like someone with a bit more knowledge to reply to that other than you just guessing. You know I know most things. What do you think you do? Boyd would probably have an opinion on it. Boyd, what do you think? Trees are living. So I think they stop growing at a certain stage. I'll say you agree with me.

So do you think if they stop growing, they stop growing upwards or sidewards? I'm saying both ways. They mature. Same as a man matures, a woman matures. They stop growing tall. They stop growing wider. They...

I don't think so. I disagree with all of them. I don't think that. Because you've Googled it. No, I haven't Googled it. I'm going to suggest to you. Now, hang on, hang on. I'm going to suggest to you that whenever something is living, it will continue to grow. Yeah, you know what? Because human beings hope so. I'm pretty sure human beings. Is it true your ears never stop growing or your nose? Is that true?

It depends on how you light it. Your nose never stops growing? I know. I've still got a couple of nose hairs this morning. They're not good. My missus picks my nose hairs out as I'm driving. What position are you in the bed? That's laying down. Daryl, stop it. She's picking the nose hairs while you're laying down on the bed. No, we're not going. I'm not doing nothing. I'm not saying nothing. You're despicable. 131873, the number. So your question is, do trees stop growing? Yeah.

I don't know if they do because you've got to trim them. I'm not a horticulturalist. We need piggy. What sort of trees are they? Are they like figs or something? They're bushy ones. LAUGHTER

I'll Google it during the break. Do bushy trees keep growing? They're not gum trees. I don't know what they are. Yeah, they're big. All right, 131873, the number. I'm going to try and find out what they are. But do trees stop growing or do they continue to grow until they die off? 131873, the number. 0460 873873. You're listening to The Continuous Call, Tame.

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I'm guessing that when you get really strong winds, if they're that high, they would get blown over. I think it's because they stop growing. Well, that's what you think. I'm not convinced by it. Hoops is listening too. He says tree growth depends on a good root structure. That's true. So there you are. I think it's Montrose. Montrose is at Kirribilli. Hello, Montrose.

Hello guys, I'd like to clear up the debate between Broman and Gallen about the trees not growing. The trees do continue to grow throughout life. I'm a tree surgeon. Thank you. They do continue to grow throughout life, but the only thing that doesn't grow is my bank balance since they don't pay out the 2120 on the football tab.

Got through again. He's still blowing up. He's relentless, that bloke. So do we take that as a tick for me? No, you take it as you're an imbo and it's not happening. I don't think I take it. No, not you. He's an imbo. Okay, fair enough. Montrose. He's got in again, Montrose. Should have known. He gets you once a week, Levy. Montrose and Kirribilli. He's a tree surgeon.

That was good trees, particularly the way he was talking. It must be trees. Are they called arbitrists? Yeah. What are they called? Can you say that, Kel? Tree arbiters. Tree arbiter. What are they called? Arbitrar. Arbitrist. Arbitrist. No, you've got to be right. Aren't they arbitrists? Arbitrist, yes. Arbitrist. So you agree. Arbitrist. I'm not sure if I like it. Arbitrists cut down trees, they do. Don't they kill trees? Aren't they arbiters?

No, that's where you kill the animals. That's an abattoir. I want to know if trees actually, do they die as well? Of course trees die. Well, but if you've got a tree in a, like those trees there, they've got water coming to them, they've got sunlight. Do they ever die? Why would they die? As I said to you, I've been here for 40 years. Well, there you go. They haven't died. All right, let's keep going here. Marino's at Penrith. Hello, Marino. Hello.

Hello. Hello, Marina. Yeah, g'day. Trees do keep growing because they have growth rings around them. So they mightn't grow the height, but they grow the width. So when you chop a tree down, you can tell the age of a tree by the number of rings it has. Yep.

Thanks, Marino. Is that Marino? Marino, yeah. Good name, Marino. Marino, out of interest, did you get the footy tab last night like I'll make before you? Like Montrose? No, no, no, no. No, I picked the wrong ones last night. All good, mate. Thanks for the call. To back up what Marino is saying, I just did some...

Some Googling. So the short answer is, so do trees stop growing? Short answer is no. The girth of a tree changes constantly. It expands, adding growth ring upon growth ring and will not stop unless felled by a natural event or a chainsaw. Each tree species has a height limit and it is based on its vascular system and how far it can carry water up from the roots. You know what?

I actually bought a chainsaw once. I don't know why. Why are you intending to chop a tree down? Well, yeah, there was parts of trees I didn't like, right, that I wanted to get rid of.

I was too scared to use it. I'm very scared of using a chainsaw because, mate, they're dangerous. Mate, I bought one and the neighbour confiscated it off me. Really? Why? Yeah, Big Bad Brucey, the retired landscaper, he's got my chainsaw. He goes, you are not to have a chainsaw. I don't know what I did with it. I bought it. I don't know if I threw it away or gave it to somebody, but, mate, I'm scared of chainsaws. Have you used a chainsaw? I haven't. I'm scared of starting it. They're scary, mate. Oh. Absolutely. Oh.

Just on the topic of tools at home, how frustrating is the little cord you've got to put in the whippersnapper?

Maybe it's my whippersnapper, but I was doing the corn hedges the other day. Have you got one that's got a big cord in it and you tap it? No, no, no. I've just got to put it in and sort of feed it through and then click it in. Mate, it's easy. This isn't great. It's about 12 inches long. Mate, mine's hopeless. Mate, it is hard. I actually went soft. I took my young bloke the other day down to a lawnmower bloke on Town Point Road because I didn't know how to do it.

You didn't know how to put a whipper step in? No, because it'd come out. And you know how you've got the thing down the body, you whack it on the ground and it makes it come out? Yeah. It wasn't working. So I didn't know what was going on. So I took it apart, had a look at it. I've got no idea when it comes out. Mate, I bought one. So I took it down the little mop. I bought one that's got the same length cord in it, and you just take the cord out when it's...

done its dash and just feed another length cord in. You buy about 400 of these cords the same length. It's easy. Yeah. A few people are saying Montrose at Kirribilli. Are you sure that wasn't Craig Gabriel, a tennis expert? No, he's in Wimbledon at the moment. He's got better things to do with his time. And it's an arborist

Arborist. An arborist. Arborist, that's right. Yeah, of course. Trims the trees. Are we sure that's right? Yes, that's right. I've had about 4,000 emails come through. Upgrade to a better home entertainment experience with 22% off TV and soundbar packages right now at Arby Norman. That's right, by selecting...

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Daniel's a good man at Sinclair. He's been a long-time listener to the Continuous Call team for many years, new father as well, boys. He says, team, you need to use a chainsaw. When you've had a rough day at work arguing with some narcs over tab payouts, it's cathartic to go and rip on the chainsaw and chop some wood from

From Daniel at Sinclair. Cathartic? Is that like... Cathartic, makes you feel better. Like Catholics. No, no, it's got nothing to do with Catholics. It's got nothing to do... It's therapeutic. Mate, I've chopped wood for the fire, but I don't use a chainsaw. You get a wood chopper. Well, you don't use an axe. You use a wood...

It's like a woodchopper or whatever. I forget what it's called. Axe. It's got a block head. It's got a big block head. No, you don't use an axe. It's a different thing. It's like a block cutter, I think it's called. They both use it. Have you used one of them? Like an axe, you mean? It's not like an axe. It's nothing like an axe. You're smothering. Axes are skinny and sharp. So an axe wouldn't get through a thing of wood? Axe is not what you use. You use a, what did I say? A block cutter.

You use the block cutter. You get two different things, mate. You have an axe and a block cutter. And a block cutter is what you use, you imbeciles. You might use the axe to chop it down, but you use the block cutter to cut it up. But you could use an axe. If you wanted to. Thank you very much.

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News out of the Parramatta Reels on Junior Polo. He suffered a Lisfranc injury in his right foot, so he's facing anywhere from eight to ten weeks on the sidelines. And just repeating the news being reported by Michael Karianis at The Telegraph, Latrell Mitchell almost certainly out of the Blues' origin decider after picking up a serious foot injury while playing for the South Sydney Rabbitohs on Thursday night. So it looks like Latrell Mitchell is out of the origin decider. News is next.

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We do it from the eighth wonder of the world, Leichhardt Oval, where this afternoon the West Tigers are up against the Melbourne Storm. In the game you'll hear with Matt Thompson, Darrell Broman and Paul Gallen. And later on tonight at 7.35, Jamie Sowd will bring you the Cowboys and the Sea Eagles with

Josh Morris and Mike Pearson will be hosting the show later on tonight as well. So the boys will be in action later. Coming up in the next hour, though, the Bulldogs will be up against the Warriors at a course stadium in Sydney. We'll have score updates on that coming through for Uber Reserve.

Well, in the games played so far, the Rabbitohs beat the Eels 32-16, Gold Coast 20, Sharks 16, and the Panthers over the Broncos by 14 points to six. Now, a few people have been asking the question, when will Nathan Cleary be back on the football field for the Mountain Men? This is what Ivan Cleary, his coach and father, had to say last night. Yeah, that's on track, yeah. Yeah, I don't want to go off early there, so just wanted to see him back on the field and

you know, we're still kind of fighting through this origin period so obviously these boys have got a huge game coming up and yeah, we'll enjoy the bye and yeah, get another game against the Dolphins and then we'll get our squad hopefully back together and there's a few teams like that in the comp where there's some key guys missing and Nathan's obviously that, you know, one of those guys for us so

Yeah, so much footy still to play. Yeah, long way to go and Panthers positioning themselves for a crack at a four-peat. Never been done before. Could it potentially be this year? That's in the modern game. Of course, you go back to some of the great teams of the past and yes, it has been done. But in the modern game, we talk about a four-peat never being done. And the other news that Michael Karianis has brought us

In the Telegraph is that Latrell Mitchell is almost certainly out of the Blues' origin decider after picking up a serious foot injury on Thursday night. It's understood that Mitchell, despite playing on with the injury, is considered next to no chance to line up for New South Wales on Wednesday week, throwing the Blues' hopes of an Origin 3 win in Brisbane into chaos. And that Blues side will be named tomorrow night, with the Queensland side to be named on Wednesday.

Monday morning. Our number 131873. You can email us via the websites and you can text us as well, 0460 873 873. Now, gents, we were referencing Piggy Riddell's jokes last night on the Continuous Call team. And look, to be a little risque, I thought I'd replay them to you and see what you thought. These his jokes or those jokes? Yeah, so he was put on the spot because I said, well, if you want listeners to ring through and come up with jokes...

you should be able to produce some as well. So let me play you a couple of them and see what you think. Here's the first one. Did you know my old fella was in the Guinness Book of Records? No, no, stop. Did you know? Stop. Stop. Stop. Where's this going? Did you know? No. Then the librarian told me to take it out. LAUGHTER

That's the first one. I just started. What was it? You know what it was. You like that, did you? It's good. All right. The second one was a little bit longer. Here is Piggy Last Night. Did you read that article the other day about Tiger Woods? Did you see it? No. Leave me in the paper. No. He was in Ireland.

And he drove into the petrol station and, you know, over in Ireland, they've got like the – it's not self-serve. They've got the guys that come out. And this Tommy, the Irish bloke, he came out. And anyway, he goes, yeah, fill up my car. And Tommy says, no problem, sir, no problem, you know, in the Irish accent. Just as he's filling up and everything –

Tiger gets out of his car because he wanted to go into the shop and grab something to eat. And anyway, as he was grabbing something, getting out of his car, two tees fell out of his top pocket, Tiger's top pocket. Tommy, poor old Tommy from Ireland, he had no idea about golf. He goes, what today? What today, sir? And he goes, oh, they're to rest my balls on when I'm driving. And quick as a flash, Tommy said, bloody Mercedes, they think of everything. LAUGHTER

Oh, the pig. It's not easy to do what he did then, two different, you know. Well, he had the Irishman and Scotsman at first. Well, that's what happens. It's a very good joke. Well done, Piggy. You're very good at doing actions, Daryl. Can you sort of navigate your way between an Irishman and an American? No, don't think so. I like to say tink. Tink. That's what I'd say, tink. And then what about your American? How you doing? How you doing? Yeah. How you doing? I can do American pretty easy. I like American accents. I'll find them.

Actually, I find them sexy. Really? Yeah, particularly on the women. You know? You're the same. Do you like American women? Well, I've got an Australian one. Yeah, I know. I don't mind the accent. There's a certain accent going around at the moment I don't mind. What is it? Of an American woman. What's that? What are you talking about? I probably can't say it. The American girl at the moment. Oh, the... The hoctaw girl. Hoctaw. Oh. Oh.

She actually has got an attractive accent when she does talk. Right. Yeah, she does. Okay. Yeah, I've seen that. With this little business venture I've got going on. Let's talk about it. No, no, no. We don't need to. It's not all about that. I'm worried that it's not going to get off the ground. No, it's fine. It's all good for this week, Daryl. The rain has stuffed us around. Hasn't it got a roof? Yeah, it has, but you've got to put the chimney for the pizza oven through the roof, so you can't get up on the roof when it's raining. O-H-N-S and all that sort of thing. But we've got Italian people working for us.

Well, that's good. And they've got very thick Italian accents. Where are they from in Italy? They come into work and they say, oh, hello, boss, how are you? Can you please tell what happened this morning? This morning. One of them's a young bloke. He'd be, what, 25-ish? Yeah. And he's not a bad-looking young bloke. Was he late for work or something? He was late for work this morning. Was he, Marcus? Yeah, well, he found maybe a future Mrs. Italy.

Is that any excuse not to come to work? He was late. He was just a little bit late. Oh, okay. Like how long late was he? Late. Half an hour? He was late. An hour? He was late. He's a machine. What was his excuse? No, I'm not going there. You loathing. He's with Miss Italy. What about him? Comes in this week and he starts ordering the chefs around. Can I have a taste of the sandwich? No, I did not. Goes behind the bar, makes himself a coffee. Drop off. Yeah, made myself a coffee. I saw them eating some Italian during the week. Very nice.

Very nice. Anyway, we're all on track, Daryl. We're all on track. We were talking just prior to the news about block splitters and axes. Yes. And it reminds me of something a friend of mine referenced recently to me. She's got a couple of friends, and when they go over to one another's houses and they're sitting there having a couple of shardies or a couple of drinky poos on a Friday night or whatever, on the TV they will put...

..a video of a fire. Like a fireplace. Yeah, a fireplace on the TV. Yes. And they're suggesting to me that it warms them up. Oh, please. I agree. Stop it. Mind over matter. I agree. They swear by it. Mate, I think it's true. I agree with that. I don't do it. I've got a fireplace. But I believe if you didn't have a fireplace and you did put the burning fireplace on your television, I think...

subconsciously, I think it does warm you up. I'm going to bring Boyd in on this. What do you think? I think that's BS. I don't think it is. It won't eat you up. You're sitting in a cold room and you're shivering and you put the fire on the TV, you tell me you're going to warm up. I think so. I think mentally you do think it's the right thing. What do they call it? Placebo, is it?

That's a hell of a placebo effect. That is, that's, they can't work. It's a tick from me. You're an imbo. And crosses from you three. What do you think? I've actually got a, I've got a heater that I. Why don't you do it at your restaurant? Well, no, I've got a heater, right?

But it's got the little heater down the bottom. But the majority of the surface of the heater is what looks to be a flame. Right. So for presentation, it looks like a proper chimney, but there's just a little heater down the bottom. Well, if there's a heater down the bottom, it's... But where I'm going with it is the heater on the bottom is not very big.

But I'm with you, Daryl, in suggesting that there's only a little bit amount of heat, but because it looks quite big, I feel... Mate, I'm a believer in that. There's still heat coming out of it, though. Even Broman disagreed. There's still heat coming out of your heater. It's a heater. I mean, even Broman agrees. Of course there's heat coming out of it. You're talking about a television. I'm telling you. A flat television screen. Subconsciously. There's no heat coming out of it. No, there's not. How do you know there's not? Because there's not. It's a television. There's heat coming out of a TV. Oh, please. I think subconsciously...

And I firmly believe this. I think subconsciously it does help you get warm. It does. I firmly believe it does. Mate, I've seen it so many places. I have. You are an idiot. Restaurants, they do it, mate. And you tell me they don't have heaters going on in a restaurant. That's just for the look of it. It's not to warm you up. Exactly. And I like using this word, Boyd. It's for the ambiance. The ambiance. I like the ambiance. But, mate, I'm a believer in it. I do.

Call me stupid, gal. What am I? Imbo. Okay. I believe in it. I think it does give you the feeling of warmth. Aha.

How my fake fire warmed my soul. Beautiful stuff. An article in 2018, our brains are showing us a fire and telling us how we should feel. Fire equals warm. Fire equals happy. Fire equals a certain smell and smell. Is that Elbow? Who did that? You can't smell it if it's on the TV. How do you smell it?

How do you possibly smell it? There's only one way to settle this, and that's through our listeners. 131873, the number. Do you ever, on the television at home, put just a shot of a fire that's moving and looks like a fire in a fireplace or whatever, and do you sit around and say to yourself...

Jeez, it's nice and warm in here. You know what it does? It warms the cockles of your heart. What's a what? The cockles of your heart. Oh. Cockles. Yeah. It warms the cockles of your heart. I thought you went elsewhere. Mate, it does. Absolutely it does. It just says there, it warms your soul. That's one person. Mate, it's the American Association of Dental Office Managers that put it out.

They know what they're talking about. Well, let's get our listeners involved. 131873. Give us a call. Or 04608738737. Aha! There's more. Does watching a fire make you feel warm? Yes.

Hang on. So... Once again, what Boyd said a moment ago, and you just said the word again, smell.

How can you possibly smell the fire coming out of a TV? Mind over matter. As you said, it's rooted in evolution. Whatever that means. Fireplace scenes project deep feelings of comfort, warmth and connection that most people crave. Okay, I probably don't deny that part. I don't deny that part, but as far as physically warming you up, it's impossible. It is.

Mentally. No, mentally is different than physically. It can't change the room from if it's 15 degrees in a room and you put a television on with a fire on it, it can't change the room from 15 to 25 degrees. I'm sorry, there's nobody in this box that can talk about the mental aspect of this than you because you've been a boxer and you've been a rugby league player. Daryl and I, we're rock solid. Yeah, we're solid. We're solid. What's that got to do with anything? It's to do with the feeling of warmth.

It's not actually warming you up. It makes you feel warm. That's the problem with this stupid woke world we live in. It is what it is. You're in the warm world. That's so true. That's so true. Do you know what? I now identify as a fire. Oh, I feel warm. Actually, I'm getting hot just by looking at you. You two don't have jumpers on here. I think it's freezing here. If we had a TV with a fireplace on it, we'd have warmed up. Yeah, but it's not a bad thing.

Did we talk about Boyd's bad knee before? You can talk about his bad knee if you like. I'm worried about your bad knee because Gal's got a bad knee as well. Must be a New South Wales thing. Because Latrell's injured as well, so you're all coming falling down injured, eh? They'll be all right. What's wrong with your knee, Boyd? It's just from years and years of footy, just wear and tear. Just got a little niggle, so... You all right, Footstepper?

I don't step on it. Very poor agility. Mate, I've seen some knee braces, but that's the Rolls-Royce of knee braces. It's good. It's just like compression, just the...

help a bit with the poor arthritis. Gals got old school. He was wrapping ice around his on the way in here, weren't you? Yeah, just trying to get the swelling out of it. Out of interest, why did you carpool when you drove down to the restaurant during the week and walked in absolutely violent? Because there's limited parking here. It's at a bike out of here. And we're friends. Fair enough. A lot of things to talk about. Andrew did text you in the week and say we should carpool out here because he's only got three car spots. So I thought I'd listen to the boss. Did you like my response when he put a message to you and

Andrew was quite aggressive. Well, Gal sent a message to Daryl and I, folks, and he said, any chance we can carpool? To which I replied, no, I leave at five. I'm not hanging around until seven. He also sent a message. He said, what about Gal? How about you doing the sideline and Gal doing in the box? I said, no.

See, Levi's my circuit breaker. I also sent a text message to Hadley yesterday, but I'm too scared to send it on my own, so I had to include Levi. Why are you scared of Hadley, mate? Because he's the boss. He's the big dog, and I'm going to beat him in the tip and cop. I had a conversation with Ray during the week about you. What about? What happened now? Stand by. That's all I'm going to say. Stand by. He's on contract. Bring it on, Haddles. What did you say? What did you say? Bring on Haddles, you just said. Yeah, bring on Haddles. Bring it on, Haddles. Yeah.

He calls him Haddles, Raymundo. No, Raymundo, not Raymundo. We had this argument during the week via text you and me. He was calling him Raymundo. I said, it's not Raymundo, it's Raymundo. All right, look, there's a few callers on the board. We're going to take a break. We'll come back with your calls next. We're talking about the ambience.

Of fire on a television. No, ambiance. Ambiance of fire on a television and weather, it gives you that mental feeling of being warm. 131873, are you with Daryl and I or are you with Boydie and Paul Gallen? 131873, we'll let our listeners decide next on the Continuous Call Time. Just before we get to the open line on 131873, Steve at Capalabar writes, hoping I can tap into the intellectual firepower of the group.

If it's summer and I put a video of a snowstorm on the TV, is this a substitute for air con? Also, if it's winter and I have a real fireplace with a fire lit to warm the house but then run the TV with video of the Arctic, will this negate the warm emanating from my fireplace? Darryl Broman, that one's for you. It's a very good question. I haven't thought about it, but I think, yes, on both counts. LAUGHTER

Oh, dear, oh, dear. Rob's at Blackburn in Victoria. G'day, Rob. G'day, guys. Pretty cold down here. But, look, this thing with the, you know, looking at the video with the fire, my wife and I were out the other day and we actually saw that. And she said, gee, that's not bad. I reckon that could work. And I said, what do you mean? She says, oh, look,

It's just mind over matter. I don't mind and you don't matter. You feel as though your relationships hit a full stop? Yeah.

Well, coming up 50 years, mate, it's got to stop somewhere. Mine's done even at 50 years and it's stopped. Good on you, Rob. Thanks for the call, mate. Well done. Everyone who gets to wear this afternoon, of course, goes into the draw for the $200 meat tray voucher from Stapleton's Quality Meats. You can log on to the website stapletonsqualitymeats.com.au. Make sure you use the code 2GB and you'll get yourself a nice little discount on there as well. Aaron is at Portland. Hello, Aaron.

There you go, boys. All well, thank you, mate. I was just wondering how many TVs Darrell goes through because it sounds like he might have a bit of a wiring problem if he's getting warm from watching fire on his telly. No, I don't do that, but in the past I've done it, and yes, I do get a feel for it. I do feel it's warmer. I do have a number of TVs at my place. I'm just trying to work out how many are there. I've got one, two, three, four.

I think there's five, maybe six at my place. Imagine you put a fireplace on every single one of them. It'd be stinking hot. The place would burn down. It wouldn't because it doesn't come outside the screen. Oh, I see. Because it doesn't heat up. Mate, I believe in it. I'm a believer. Obviously, there's a lot of non-believers out there. Well, see, I've got a neighbour of mine who's a very proud Greek-Australian. What's his name? Spiro? And he's got a lot of family and all that sort of thing back at home. And what he does is he puts YouTube on...

tourism videos of Greece and sits on his lounge and watches them. And he tells me that he feels like he's back in Greece. Mind over matter, mate. Mind over matter. It's like you and your boxing career. Your mind had to be strong even though your body was weak. Was it weak? You lost me now. I just lost my train of thought because you got me. You got me real quick. I think that does...

It would give him... Yeah, it would give him feels of being back home. I can understand that. It would remind him of places back home. But it's not going to make his house warmer. Looking at Greek photos, it didn't ask that to be warmer. Yeah, but you're saying if you put a fire on the TV, it'll make it warmer. It doesn't. It doesn't. It doesn't!

Hey, boys, from Brian. Don't you just love guys like Levy? It doesn't matter what you're talking about. He just has to look it up on Google. Google often gets things wrong, Levy. He still has to use it to solve disagreements. Well, Brian, that's my job. Brian131873. Yeah, but he's right. Google's not always right. Yeah, but that's what I do. Everybody that... Ray's done this. He looks up Google and answers questions. John Stanley does it. John Stanley. Everybody does it. Is he the one that cheats on the tipping cone? Brian must have.

What are you talking about? Someone's cheating on the tipping company. They're winning. There's a scandal. So John Stanley, right? John Stanley let slip on Thursday morning when he came in to preview the Ray Adley Morning Show, which he's filling in on last week. He said, leave it open, put my tips in. I said, it's Thursday. Closed the business yesterday. It's got to be in.

Well, Luke Davis accepted the tips. Luke's weak, mate. Luke's shocking. I mean, he's always, like Gallaudet overpowering with a lot of stuff. I beg your pardon? In the old days, remember when Davo wouldn't put tips in until Saturday? Bozo didn't put them in until Saturday. Mate, I had surgery on Wednesday and I still got them in in time. I put mine in as soon as we get the email. I go in on the Tuesday. They're due by Wednesday, close it. Look, I'm going to make a big statement here. But what happens with the other bloke? I'm going to make a big statement. We're working with cheats. Well,

I referred to Davey as a cheat all those years ago, and he threatened QCs, SCs, ABCs, everything else. He did. Well, I'm accusing John Stanley right now, right here, that he's a cheat. He should get all the away teams this week. Just check it out, see if they all have them. A lot of them have. You know what you should get? I think you should get, if you're not in by time it closes, you get the lowest score for the week. Yeah, okay, not bad. Equal lowest, whatever the lowest score is, that's what you get. I mean, he's not leading anyway. Luke Grant's in front. Oh, is he? Yeah, I think so.

Even though John should be in front because he doesn't put his tips into it. 131873, 2GB.com. Who's going to Paris, by the way? Are you going? No, no, I'm doing it all from here because I've got to do football as well. So Hadley's going?

Ray's going. Matt Hill's a part of our commentary team. Spiro, he'll be there. Spiro's going with Ben, yes, for the breakfast show. Who else is going? Luke Davis is going. I think, who else? I think Greg Burns is going. He's content manager. Tom's going. Good bloke. I think Tom will probably go and see the Olympics. And then, yeah, most of it will be done sort of back here. All right. Are you putting your hand up to come and join me?

Where? You're not going there. In the Olympic studio. It's not part of my contract. Well, get it in there. Get it in there. Get it up here. Get that up here. Get it in there. Where are you from? Get it in there. Have we finalised this previous argument? What argument? Well, I just had a message from our tech guru, Trevor Long. Longing, yeah. Gold-plated guarantee. Gal goes home from tonight and quietly puts a fireplace on YouTube just to check. No chance. Yeah, you will.

There's no chance in the world I would do that. How many TVs have you got at your joint, you reckon? Seriously. Six? Yeah, probably six. What do you reckon most people who are okay off would have in their house? Number of TVs. How many have you got, Levy? Two. Actually, I've got three. I've got three. How many have you got?

You got, it's just you there at the moment. It depends if you've got kids and how the kids are. So like my, you know, different parts of the house, the kids want to watch TV, you know, and when I go, I've got multiple kids. Yeah. So like the 15 year old doesn't want to watch TV.

Who's your favourite again? Ruby is now. Hold on. Who was it? Macy. Macy's now nine. She's turned like a 15-year-old, yeah. Ruby's six. She's still cute. James. James says, Gal is busy. He has to put in two different sets of tips. Well, he does that because he's rorting one of them. I should do that this week too. Mark, the Greek guy's an imbo. When I watch Test cricket, I don't think I'm playing for Australia from Matt. LAUGHTER

Some do. And there's a stack more coming through. Look, we need to get to a break. We'll come back with more in just a second. On the way to the break, let me share some messages with you from our mates at Harvey Norman because right now you can get 20... Oh, gal, Harvey Norman, 22% off TV and soundbar packages. You can go and get a television. Hey, would you believe I've got a television sitting in my office ready to go up on the wall? I went to Harvey Norman about two weeks ago and got it brand spanking. Well, you should have gone now, 22% off.

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the Bulldogs and the Warriors. Team news, Curt Mann will start at lock. Bailey Hayward to the bench. Jarrell Skelton is the 18th man. Jacob Corraz playing his 50th game, so congratulations to him. While for the Warriors, Tohu Harris is out with a wrist injury. Dylan Walker will start at lock.

18-year-old Ford Lecker Halasima will make his debut on the bench in 23 with Tane Tua Piki, the 18th man, and Kurt Capel. He plays his 150th NRL game. We'll update the scores on that as we take you around the grounds for Uber Reserve. Well, last night, the Gold Coast Titans held on for a 20 points to 16 win over the Cronulla Sharks at beautiful Coffs Harbour. And I'm pleased to say that big Mo Fodowaker, who was a part of the victory, he's on the line with us now. G'day, Mo. G'day.

Hey, mate. Thanks for having me. Well, mate, firstly, congratulations on the win. We'll no doubt talk a bit of origin with you in just a second, but you held on to beat the Sharks. That's back-to-back wins for the first time under your coach, Desi Hasler. Yeah, it's definitely a confidence booster for us going back-to-back for the first time this year, especially against a good side like the Sharks. We made it hard for ourselves in the end there, but yeah, definitely happy to come away with two points.

Hey, Mo, just checking on Semiveros after he's got that big whack in his jaw last night. Did he pull up okay? Yeah, yeah, he pulled up okay. Yeah, a few of the boys were giving it to him after the game. A few boys posted it up on their social media, just giving it to him a bit. He does tend to carry on a bit, Semiveros. Yeah, it's a good thing we got the penalty out of it. But yeah, he pulled up okay.

How do you enjoy the Coffs Harbour, mate? I'm not sure. Have you played there before?

Yeah, I played there, that's my third time last night. We usually play there against the Sharks, so that's my first win there at Coffs. So yeah, the weather wasn't too good. It pulled up fine just before the game. The sun came out and dried up the field, which was good. So yeah, can't complain. It was definitely good to come away with the two points there.

Mate, you'd be able to help me here because I get held down by these gibberers on this team a lot. Oh, where the gibberers? Khan Pereira, right? And I've stated emphatically for about the last 10 weeks, I think he's the fastest player in the game. Now, you play with him and train with him. Surely he's the fastest bloke in your team.

Yes. That's not the game. That's not the question. Well, this is just the starting point. No. If you're going to ask him the question, you put him on the line straight away. You made us look like idiots. You're saying he's the fastest in the game. Now your question to poor old Mo is, he's the fastest in your team? I've got another question after that because if there's a faster bloke in the team, I can be shot down quite easily. So, Mo, please don't. I'm the only Queenslander in this group here. So stick solid here. Now he's bringing in the Queenslander thing. So stick solid here. How?

How fast is he then? Would you go out on a limb and say he's the fastest in the game? I'd say, yeah, he's the fastest in our team. I'm not too sure about fastest in the game. Well, that's a good start. That's a good start if he's the fastest. You've cut him back down to size, my old dumb. They pick and stick the Queenslanders. No, we don't pick and stick it. He can't pick a solid unit. Okay, Jabba, George, name one faster than him. Saab.

Jason Saab. Over 100, Jason Saab, easily. But Moe, mate, you had a great game last night. Beat my Sharkies, which I'm not happy about, but well done. But, mate, life probably turns to Origin. Are you looking forward to Game 3? Yeah, definitely looking forward to it, especially after Game 2. We definitely have to fix up a few things, but, yeah, can't complain. Home game for us. So, yeah, definitely looking forward to it.

Have you heard the news today, Mo, that Latrell Mitchell likely to be out of the blue side with a foot injury? Does that weaken the blues, the side you're up against Wednesday week?

Yeah, he's definitely a big player that they're missing, but I'm sure that anyone that feels in that gap or, yeah, that feels in that gap, I'm sure will do a job for them. All right, fantastic. Well, mate, thanks for giving up some time on this Saturday, mate, and keep playing well and keep doing your thing under Desi. Back-to-back wins last night, this time over the Cronulla Sharks. Congratulations on the win. Thanks for joining us.

Cheers, mate. Thanks, boys. Appreciate it. Well done. That's Moe Fottowaker, a good fella from the Gold Coast Titans. He's a regular with Peter Basuldis, our colleague on 4BC for a chat, so good on him. Keen to do some media stuff. Moe Fottowaker from the Gold Coast Titans. We're off to a break. Back with more. Yeah, QF359 from Townsville just flying over the top as we speak here at Leichhardt Oval, and you get a great look at them as they head down towards Sydney Airport. Sounded like an XPT through FASA phone. It was very loud.

They're down low here, aren't they? How high do you reckon they are above the ground when they fly past that? 1,000 feet? Yeah, about that. I would have said about 400 metres. 400 metres? Yeah, that's about 1,000 feet. 1,200 feet. No, 330 metres is 1,000 feet. Although it hasn't got its wheels down yet. That's a bit of a worry. He might be taking off.

Why would he be taking off towards the airport? That's the stupidest thing you've ever said. I don't know. I couldn't say anything. He's coming in to land at Sydney Airport. No, he might be taking off. 131873, the number. Now, we've spoken about Boyd's knee. What's happened to your knee, Gal? Yeah, I've had a tough week, actually. There's the great Saskia from the Storm these days. Hello, Sas. Superstar. She jumped ship.

Beg your pardon? She jumped ship. Well, she was out. She left rugby league for a little while. Sass was working at the NRL. That's right. Left rugby league for a little while. I think you were working on the cricket, weren't you? Yeah.

Well, the T20 World Cup and the T20 competitions and all that sort of thing. And now she's back with the Melbourne Storm, working under Greg Bellamy. Great work. Yeah, she's a superstar and she's always very, very helpful. One of the better media managers we've got in the NRL. So, Sass, wonderful to see you. Good work, Sass. Now, go back to your knee. What's happened? Yeah, I had a tough week. I had surgery on Wednesday. The missus got really crook on Tuesday night. I went in for surgery Wednesday afternoon.

Morning, I'll say this. I was in hospital. I reckon I was going under at about 7, 7.30 in the morning. I was back home by 11.30. I couldn't believe it. In and out, straight in and out. I had the surgery done. Very little pain. Dr. Anthony Leong did the surgery. Done a great job, as I said. Very little pain. But I wake up, and when I wake up, there's AL written on my knee.

And I had no idea what it was. And I sort of asked a few mates of mine who know a little bit about surgeries. And they said probably anterior labrum because I had my labrum taken out. Someone said anterior lesion. Someone was talking ACL. And I asked them on social media what it was. Just before you answer that question, what's a labrum? Labrum is like your cartilage. Sorry to interrupt. Yeah, so that's what I thought was anterior labrum because I'm pretty sure that's the part I had sort of taken out. And I had someone message me on social media saying, yeah,

You won't believe this, but it's this simple. It's the doctor's initials. And as I said, the doctor's initials, his name is Anthony Leong, and he's done a fantastic job. But I just can't believe in this day and age, with all the red tape we have to jump through, you know, you're trying to start a business at the moment. How much red tape do you have to jump through? It's ridiculous. But when you go under general anesthetic for an operation, it's as simple as a surgeon putting his initials on the knee he's going to operate on. How simple. How simple this world could be. In this world we live in where things are crazy...

The doctor just puts his initials on the knee and does what he has to do and gets you out of there. Do you think it's possible that they might have sometimes maybe...

Done it on the wrong knee, you think? Oh, yeah, it's happened before. You reckon? Yeah, malpractice. But once they got in there, wouldn't they see there's nothing in there and just have to go the other one? Well, not necessarily. Do you reckon? You might have two bad knees. Yeah, maybe. So when you went in, were you completely nude? Nah, I left my undies on. I have been completely nude there before. Where are you going with this? I legitimately have had another surgery, which was quite confronting for myself. What was it?

I got a boil or a staph infection in my testicles. A staph? Yeah. A staph kills you, doesn't it? Yeah, well, it was pretty dangerous, so I had to have the surgery. Are they out of action? No, no, they're fine that way. You've just got four kids. Four kids later. Four kids later, yeah. I had to have the surgery, so I've had the surgery where they cut the infection out, and because they can't stitch together an infected wound, it had to heal from the inside out.

So I'm in hospital for three days, and each day it had to get packed with gauze. Oh. But it had to get pulled out. So here I am sitting on the bed with a lovely nurse having to do that. That was quite... What if Niagara's come with it or not? No. Imagine if they dropped it. We've lost gallons. Where is it? But to make matters worse... Roll it down the aisle in the water. LAUGHTER

To make matters worse, on top of my surgery, I've come home and the missus is sick as a dog. Sick as a dog. So you're blaming her? No. What's happened? I need some dinner. Oh, stop it. So the first night was like okay because I was pretty drowsy. I just went straight to bed. The next night I come around and thankfully one of her lovely friends, Nicole Small, cooked us a beautiful...

Lasagna? No, it wasn't lasagna. What was it? Shepherd's pie. A beautiful shepherd's pie. So I've had shepherd's pie the past couple of nights. And so thank you very much, Nicole. It was outstanding. Hang on. That's virgin. I'm a plane spotter. That's a virgin flight from Melbourne. No, it's not. It's from Honolulu. It's a UPS from Honolulu coming in. I can tell you that's exactly what it is. We'll have a look in a minute. There'll be a Honolulu flight. There's a lot of people who'd be just conked out when they're getting back from Honolulu, I reckon.

It's a great holiday. You've been there, Honolulu? Yeah, I've been there a couple of times. How good is it? I love it, mate. It's the best place. I'm glad the plane flew over because I was starting to feel sick about your issue downstairs. No, what about his wife was sick, so he'd come home expecting her to cook dinner for him, but she's unwell. No, no, no. So I had to get Smalley to drop something. We were both in no good. I was in no state to cook dinner for him. What about Uber Eats or something? What'd Smalley do? I was going to do Uber Eats or get some takeaway, but she said, no, I've already spoken to Nicole. Is Smalley married?

Yeah, yeah. So, Nicole, cook, some shepherd's pie for you. Yeah, very nice thing to do. Very, very nice thing to do. How close did I meet her at your wedding? No, they live at Cornell. That was not that far to go, is it? It is. Where did you get married? It is nice when other people cook for you. It was nice. When I had COVID, like in the height of the pandemic, my neighbours all made me pumpkin soup and dinners and desserts and everything else. It was delicious. See, that's what a community is. They can alter each other.

She's done a very nice thing. See, I don't know if we were both sick. I think we would just get Uber Eats or something like that. Wouldn't you? Uber Eats, yeah. I mean, I love it. I was going to, but this Shepherd's Pie was beautiful. It had veggies and everything in it. It was very well done, yes. I bought some today. I actually bought a bit today. Oh, really? This afternoon, yeah. I'm intrigued by the doctors writing their initials on you. So am I. I'm very intrigued. I couldn't believe it. As I said, in this world we live in, we've got to jump through. Was it like an autograph or anything?

No, it's dead set A slash L, initials. That's it. Initials, straight initials. Where does he put his initials if you get in the snip? No idea. I'd be lucky to put a full stop on you. On that note, break it back with more.

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Greg writes on the text line, Gentlemen, Levy, I had to fill out a form before a medical procedure once and one of the questions was, in case of emergency, who should we contact? I put down, how about another doctor? LAUGHTER

That's quite clever. That's good. Are you nervous before you get knocked out? It's a nice feeling. Whatever they give you before you knock you out is like having 25 bourbon and cokes and we are getting a big hangover. That's unbelievable. What's that stuff called? Do we know? I got told it was jungle juice. Whatever it is. It could be anything. What about when you've got a, like,

not eat prior to it for whatever period of time it is and then you wake up after your operation and firstly you're happy to be alive and secondly they give you a little sandwich. How good are those sandwiches? You're just so dry too. After a colonoscopy or something. Oh yeah, I haven't had one for a while. I need to have one. Do they knock you out for that? Oh absolutely. Of course they do. What are you welcoming it? Say come on, let me roll over for you champion. Well,

Of course they put you under. If it's a medical procedure, I don't know. They put the camera up your, you know what, and through your guts. Yeah, but the camera's not going to be that big. It's going to be like a finger, isn't it? Mate, I still don't want to be awake for it. Are you okay with a finger up there? Yeah, yeah, yeah. You're a disgrace. You are a disgrace.

Have you had a colonoscopy? No, I haven't. What age? You should have them. You should. How old? I've got a history of pancreatic and bowel cancer in my family, so I get one a year. I haven't had one for a couple of years, but I've got to go every 12 months. But it's a genuine reminder for people, if you've got a history in your family, or I think it's over 40 now, they say make sure you do one of the bowel screening tests as well. Oh,

Very, very important. I didn't know that. Yeah, no, you should look at it. Is that the same? Is that not a prostate test the same? No, prostate's a bit different. Is that a blood test for the prostate? Yeah, they do blood tests. It is these days. Well, they do blood tests to find if you've got it. Right. And then they do a test. Don't they do the digit test? Well, they used to with me. I was there for like three days. LAUGHTER

I've had my prostate out. Go away, Darryl. We checked you yesterday. Buddy! Can't I just put this on Medicare? LAUGHTER

Daryl asked to give him a tip at reception. It's probably not a funny thing to laugh at. No, no, no, but there's a serious side to it. You should get checked for your prostate regularly. I think blood test is all you need at this stage. I mean, if it comes up...

no good you then go on with it from there i'm just thinking when gal you said that you wanted to be awake for your colonoscopy no i didn't say i wanted i just didn't know i've never had had it done so i have to get it done obviously one day i'm 43 in a month

I think you should get it done. Get it done. Go and get checked. And as much as we like to have a little bit of fun on this show, the serious side to this is if you're worried, and as much as it's not nice to say, one of our colleagues at the network, Mark Allen, had bowel cancer, and he often tells the story that, you know, there was just a little bit of blood in the toilet.

And he left it. And when he eventually got it checked, it was a pretty major operation. Thankfully, he's still here to tell the story. So please, if you're worried at all, go to the GP, get yourself checked. And if you need to go and see a specialist, make sure you do it. 131873, the number, 2GB.com. Click onto the feedback icon and you can text us as well, 0460 873 873. Just recapping that team news for the game getting underway shortly. Kurt Mann starts at lock.

Bailey Haywood goes to the bench for the Bulldogs. Jarrell Skelton is the 18th man. While for the Warriors, Tohu Harris is out with a wrist injury. Dylan Walker will start at lock. And 18-year-old Ford Lekker Halasima will make his debut on the bench in 23. Tane Tua-Pickey is the 18th man. And just for those people wanting to know a bit more about Halasima, um,

He was the Warriors 2023 SG Ball Player of the Year and made his New South Wales Cup debut last year at 17. Injuries disrupted the start of this season, but in his last six games he scored two tries and he's been averaging over 150 metres and 24 tackles a game. So, Darrell, good luck to a young bloke making his debut. Did it say there what position he plays? In the front row. Front row, OK. Good on him. Good on him. 18 years of age.

obviously burst onto the scene at a young age and of course playing New South Wales Cup at 17 and look at him now in the NRL I'm sure it'll be a great celebration for him and his family 131873 2gb.com click onto the feedback icon line three we go Kate's in Brisbane hello Kate hi um just something for Gail with his operation he's wondering why something was written on his leg

That purpose, hi, Gal, that purpose is so that the operation is done on the correct limb and the correct operation because in the past, lots of people have gone into surgery for all sorts of things, which I'm not going to tell you about on here, and the wrong thing has been done. Wow. Well, I'm happy that you did it. And as I said, Anthony Leong done a fantastic job. I've got to be honest.

I was waiting for pain. I never felt any pain. Still haven't been in pain at all. Like, obviously, I feel it's swollen and can't bend it right up, but the lack of pain has been amazing. So is he a respected... Yeah, he does all the Sharkies boys and a number of footy boys I know. Is it orthopaedic? Orthopaedic surgeon, yeah. Yeah, right, okay. Anthony Leong. Anthony Leong, yeah. I had a couple of people on the text line saying, what's his name? So if you want to see... Well, they're all great doctors, but gals can attest to...

the procedure that he's had done on himself. Anthony Leong is his name. Thanks for the call, Kate. You have yourself a wonderful day and you're into the draw for the $200 meat tray voucher from Stapleton's Quality Meats as well. 131873, 2GB.com, 4BC.com.au. A break for...

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with the West Tigers and Storm. And then at 7.35, Jamie Soward on deck to bring you the Cowboys and the Seagulls. Well, last night in the two games, the Panthers beat the Broncos 14 points to six. The Gold Coast Titans over the Sharks by 20 points to 16. And on Thursday night, five in a row for the Bunnies. They're back.

South Sydney beating Parramatta, yes, all last, 32 points to 16. I thought we'd just spend a couple of minutes here talking about the Roosters, given we've got Boyd Cordner with us on this Saturday afternoon. And, boy, there's been a fever of news around the Chooks. It's been a big week. Hasn't it? What? Angus Crichton's locked in his future. Mark Nwanganitawasi has assumed the final place in the Roosters' top 30 games.

And Chad Townsend to join the Roosters in 2025. This is what the Cowboys halfback had to say this week on Nine News about his impending move to the Chooks. I'll be there competing as hard as I can. And like I said before, you know, next year, my goal will be to help the Roosters win in any way that I can. And, you know, that's what I'm going to be there to do. And whatever Robbo needs me to do next season,

I'll do it the best I can. My family was another big element. We've been living in North Queensland for the past three years and we've really enjoyed our time up here but obviously it has its challenges with regards to our four young children and they're just about to start school.

Yeah, so Chad Townsend there speaking to Nine News during the week. Obviously some big stories, Boyd, but I think what I might start off with, away from Chad and Angus and Mark Nwangani-Tawasi, is the milestone for Jarrabriya Hargreaves, which comes up tomorrow. And I think I'm right in saying it's an old boys' day out there tomorrow. Old boys, yep. The 74...

Premiership team. Right. The great Arthur Beetson was captain there. Yeah, right. John Brass, Mark Harris, Monkey Mays, halfback there. So a lot of the... Pearty might have been there. Yeah, yeah. John Peart. Mm-hmm.

What a huge day for the club. But to think that Jarrabrija Hargreaves, this war horse, is going to become the most capped player in Roosters' 116-year history, that is just phenomenal, Boydie. Yeah, it's hard to believe, especially as a front-roller too and the manner he's gone about that. You know, it's just hard to...

Well, actually, we were having a laugh about it a couple of days ago when we had a big day for him there and we were telling a few stories about him around the room and he would have been on about 350 if he didn't get suspended every Sunday.

It's a massive achievement to see how he's gone about it on the field and the way he plays. And then off the field too, I'm sure most of you guys have met him and it just doesn't match up to what he is on the field. Do you think he's totally different now

the same off it, but he's a totally different guy and he's a family man, he's a gentle giant. And for him to be able to separate the two and to leave it on the footy field, how he goes about his business and then go home and be the guy he is, it's a credit to himself. Just to back up what you're saying there, I only met him for the first time, I think it was last year at coming home from Magic Ground. We were at the airport and J-Moz introduced me to him. And I sat there and had a chat with him for about 10 minutes.

And I found myself halfway through the chat saying, am I really talking to this ferocious warrior that I see on the rugby league field? Because he was this quietly spoken, very gentle, very inquisitive bloke who was sort of sitting there and asking me, you know, about my life, my career. And I'm like,

This bloke plays like a lunatic, yet he's showing an interest in who I am as a person. I just thought it was a real credit to him. He's probably... He's a great bloke. A great guy. I don't know him overly that well away from footy a little bit, but not that well. But everything he's saying is 100% right, but...

He could be one of the best I've played against. As far as front rowers go, Matt Scott, him, he's unbelievable. I used to love playing against him. I'll never forget my last year, 2019. We came up against the Roosters early on in the season, and I loved going just at it. You'd say whatever you wanted to him, you'd do whatever you wanted to him. He'd never complain. He'd just give it just as a hard back.

And I reckon he ran at me probably two or three times in the first 20 minutes. And by the fourth time, I said, mate, leave me alone. Just stop it. I've had enough. I'm going to retire this year. Just leave me alone. And he just didn't care, just targeted me the whole game. And I knew then I was done. But he was just...

I used to love the competition with him. He was such a good competitor. And as I said, in my opinion, probably one of the, if not the best I've played against as far as I know. I think it's ironic that he's bringing it up on old boys day because I think he is probably the last link between old school football and the current game. You know, because he plays old school style of football and like he takes no prisoners. We know that. But, you know, and I suppose to play against him would be,

It'll be hard work. You know, you played with him, mate. I played with him. I played against him in... He's just such a warrior. What a warrior he's been. In the national as well. Mate, the scars on my head are from him in that training as well. I've never seen someone who can use the elbows better than he does. Every run. Even now, he's the best. He's unbelievable the way he does it. For them 307 games, I'm telling you right now, he has not let up one bit at training too. He's always leading the intensity games.

He shows these young boys what it is to be a first grader. And even in the wrestle room, he'll grab the young forwards. And I've never seen him lose a wrestle still to this day. And even at training, me and I think it was Frendy were sitting there and we just looked at each other and going, these boys are going to miss this. They actually don't realise that.

how good he is like at the moment and as a as a leader and sets the example every day at training and then when he when he runs onto that field he's the same every single week and

It's just so impressive for him to still be able to just keep doing it week in, week out. We always talk about the way he has been suspended, but I'll tell you now, he would never complain and has never complained about anyone doing anything to him. He gives as good as he gets, without doubt, but he is never a person to say, well, hang on a second, they done that to me last week. Why did I get suspended and not them? He's just...

He goes out there and just plays as hard as that every single week as Boyd can see. I think the other thing that he should be really proud of is the respect he gets from his opponents. You know, you got the respect. So did you, Gal, but so does he. Like this bloke, he goes out every week, and as you said, he just gives 100% every week. I wasn't aware of his training attitude, but clearly he's –

He's a wonderful example off the field, you know, as he is on the field. But, you know, there'll be narcs out there saying, oh, he's just, he's a dirty bugger and all that sort of stuff. Well, he's from a different era. Yeah, he's 101. He was. He was a different, he would have been, he would have excelled in the 70s and 80s and 90s as he has in the 2000s all the way through. And we'll talk a little bit more later this hour with Tim Hoare and the former Wallaby. We're going to

plug the Wallabies test match coming up tonight. But I thought it would be a chance to also talk to Tim about what Mark Nwangani-Tawasi will bring to rugby league, given he's making the switch from rugby and then a player like Carter Gordon. But, Boydie, the other one I wanted to ask you about is Angus Crichton because it was well publicised, some of the issues that he went through recently. But to see the football that he's playing at the moment that has elevated him to that New South Wales team and probably been one of the Blues' best,

It's a credit to the individual, but it's also a credit to him to rebuild himself to the point where he's not only extended his stay with the Roosters, but he's playing state of origin again. Yeah, and he was probably, in my eyes, New South Wales' best player. So it's been a really quick turnaround for him. And to be honest, guys, he's worked so hard. He's had to work so hard and earn his spot again in that Roosters team.

Just so proud of him from where he was and to where he is now. There's been a lot of help around him. He's got a great family there and support that he's lent on throughout the time. But the club has been enormous with him too.

But at the end of the day, it's come down to the individual. It's come down to him and, you know, he's put, you know, countless hours in. And then it's pretty amazing to see that he was playing reserve grade at the start of the year. And then to fight his way through that, to play the footy he is at the moment and then to

to make the State of Origin team. It's a credit to himself. Yeah, absolutely. Well said. So, big week for the Roosters, and we'll talk more about Mark Nwangatini-Tawasi and Gal Chad Townsend, the former Sharky, making the move to the Roosters in 2025. It's only for a one-year deal, so who knows what the future holds there for Chad Townsend. Yeah, interesting one for me. Me and Chad aren't close, I can say that. We won a premiership together, but we don't get on, and look, I just...

I take my hat off to the career he's had. He's had a great career. He's squeezed every bit of, I suppose, ability out of himself, and he's getting another year at the Roosters. I find it a surprising signing for me at the Roosters. Well done. This is...

You don't get on with him. No, we don't get on. We're a professional outfit. It doesn't mean we have to... You want to comp with him. I wasn't aware of that. We want to comp with him. We're just not mates. That's life. Yeah, look, as I said, I'll take my hat off to him. He's squeezed every bit of ability out of his body and he's going to the Roosters. I said, surprising one for me from the Roosters' point of view, but no, that's their decision and good luck to him. Yeah.

Bit of drama there. No, there's no drama, mate. You just don't get on with everyone in this world. It's what makes the world go round. Ask Boyd and me if there's teammates we don't get on with, and our answers are, no, there's none. We get on with all of them. I don't get on with you. You don't get on with me. I'm not your teammate. I didn't win a comp with you. You're his teammate on this show. Yeah, I'm his idol on this show.

Is this true? Yeah. He's trying to be me. If I can be his age still doing what he's doing, yeah, maybe he is. Thank you. That's a beautiful thing you've just said. Show him his idols. All right. We'll take a break. Come back with plenty more on the way to the break. We go back around the grounds. We do it for Uber Reserve. And after, what, 13 minutes of play, it's still nil all between the Bulldogs and the Warriors. Nil all as we take you around the grounds for Uber Reserve.

Back around the grounds, we do it for Uber Reserve. Still nil all Bulldogs and Warriors. 15 on first half. Nil all the score, Bulldogs and Warriors, as we take you around the grounds. Mark Levy, Daryl Broman, Boyd Cordner and Paul Gallen. Gentlemen, before the news, we were talking about, you know, we were highlighting Gall's operation on his knee and then we automatically, all of a sudden, got into a discussion about...

and bowel cancer and prostate cancer and there was a serious side to it as well and this is the reason why we mention things like that and why it's important because Ian from Appen has taken the time to send us a note. He says, boys, I love the show and listen every weekend. I just want to thank you for talking about bowel cancer. I've been worried for a few weeks with a few signs and symptoms and after listening to you today, I'm booking it on Monday to get myself checked out. Sometimes you just need that nudge and today you've given it to me. Thanks so much, Legends.

from Ian and Appen. Well, Ian, good on you, mate. And look, if there are symptoms, if there are signs that maybe there's something wrong, there's no harm in going and getting yourself checked, mate. So make sure you do that Monday and let us know how you go. 131873, the number, 2GB.com. Click onto the feedback icon if you would like to join us. Graeme says...

Boys, speaking of Jared at Waria Hargreaves, he was a practical joker as well. I think it was 2012 he stole Sonny Bill Williams' car out of the Allianz Stadium car park. I'm sure Boydie will be able to tell you the story. Was this true? Yeah, it was true. He's also stitched up a few other boys too. We got Mitchell Pearce's car one day and just gladrapped the whole thing. Went through about 300 rolls. LAUGHTER

It was unnecessary, but he ended up, Piercy ended up coming out, looking at it and just got a taxi and he just left it there. I love a practical joke. Piercy wouldn't have known how to take that. He wouldn't have had a clue. What about you, Gail? Practical jokes back in the Sharks days? Well, I think Flannery might have told this story, the big fish put in my locker by Bryce Gibbs and everyone knows how scared I get. So there's obviously insects and spiders and stuff that I put in my locker. It wasn't great. I did get a...

Steve Price was a pretty crazy one one day, but I probably can't talk about that one. Can you give us a hint? Have you heard about that one? No, I can't. It's a bad one. It's a bad one. I got him real good, though. Put it that way. The practical jokes back in your day, Darrell, I don't really remember them, to be honest with you. It's a long time ago since I finished playing football, but no, I can't remember any of them. There would have been a number of them because I played at Penrith and we were down the bottom of the table and I also played at the Bulldogs, which are up the top, but I don't think the jokes...

whether you're down the bottom or up the top. The fart ones are always good, especially like on an away trip, you walk past and throw one in someone's room, they go off and stick the room out. They're always good ones. Pretty innocent, no-one got hurt. What about the poor old practical jokes that you, Darryl, used to play on our great mate David Morrow? I can't recall them. Dave, I loved them. The Accor Stadium car park always. Darryl used to get up and the voice goes off.

I said to my mate on security, I said, I'll park in this one. You tell David you've got to park in this one. No, what I'd go in, if I say it was park number 45 and we'd be next to each other or near each other and David was 47, I'd find out which David's was and I'd park in 47. Didn't he used to blow? Darryl!

There's someone parked in my car park and it's you. I'm sorry about that. If we've got anyone out there listening, we've got the meat tray voucher giveaway this afternoon. We've got some show bags and signed jerseys to give away as well. If you've got any clean practical jokes that you can share with us, 131873, the number. There's all the old goodies on young apprentices, you know, the left-handed screwdriver and all those different things. When I was an apprentice plumber, they got me...

a pretty bad one. So there's glue. There's this glue, which is a plumber's glue. You, you stick pops together and they put it on the rungs of the ladder. I'm at the top of the ladder and it's, it's flammable. So they've lit it. They've lit it. And I'm on the top of the ladder. They've lit it.

That wasn't very funny. That's not good. I jumped off. I come down a couple and jumped off. Well, if you've got any stitch-ups that you've played on your colleagues or your workmates, 131873, the number. I was had at 2GB, actually, when I was working in the newsroom when I first started.

what, 15, 16 years ago. And there was this, I just remember I brought in this container. It was the most beautiful lunch that I'd ever packed, right? Because we had some dinner thing on the night before. So I put it in the fridge and I had my name all over it and all that sort of thing.

And someone from the newsroom decided to go and get it out of the fridge and tip it down the toilet and flush the toilet and put the little empty box on the basin in the bathroom. So back then I had a very bad temper, so I was, who's done my bloody lunch, blah, blah, blah, carrying on.

Anyway, so they transferred it to another container and put it in another fridge, and here I am blowing up. So about an hour and a half later, they came back in. Rachel Stevens was her name. She was the news director. Well, I thought it was hilarious, and I'm just going off me absolute head. I was getting pretty cranked because I never ate it. I thought you meant they actually threw it away without eating it. Well, they told me that they threw it away because they thought it was off. You know what I think? I've always thought of this in offices, and it might change now that a lot of people are doing work from home, where...

Love triangles. I'm happy with that where maybe you write a little note to somebody and slip it. You know, like these days they probably do DMs or whatever they call it. What do they do these days? I don't know. But where you write a note and you slip it in someone's, you know... Pigeonhole. Pigeonhole or whatever they've got there on their desk just saying...

I love you. I got a Valentine's gift once at 2GB. I still don't know what it was from. Well, that was for your cheer up. Of course it was. Of course it was. What was the gift? Well, it was just like some chocolates and a you're my Valentine, blah, blah, blah. Really? No one ever told me who it was. Do you think there's possibly someone in there who's keen on you? No, this was years ago, Darryl. I mean, now. I mean, as we speak, do you think there's a female staff member that's keen on you? You don't mix business with pleasure, Darryl. Oh, God.

Speak for yourself. You don't mix... It's the only time you get pleasure. You don't mix business with pleasure. Pleasure and business work. No, they don't. Where do you think most people met their partners? At work.

Not most of them. A lot of them. Some of them. Most. Some of them. Work. Some. You're going to meet, you know what I think you're going to marry? One of the girls from the newsroom. No, that won't happen. I told you, I don't mix business with pleasure. Why not? Because it becomes awkward. It does not become awkward. Yes, it does. It's beautiful if you're in the same building and you're in love and you're a little sneaky peck here and there like in the kitchen. Sneaky peck. What else? Like a...

No, not that girl. You are. This bloke is a disgrace. Like a little passion. Are you suggesting that if I'm working at one end of the corridor and somebody's working at the other end, we'd meet in the kitchen for a little kiss, would you? Yes. No doubt. You don't think that happens? That's unprofessional. How risque are you reckon you could get?

Paul. That's as far as you can. What, do you reckon you get your gear off? Well, you could always try. Mate, romance in offices, it's a very, very big topic. Romance in offices. Have you worked in an office before, Boyd? No, I haven't. It's ruined a few careers, Daryl. It's ruined a few careers. I'm not naming names. Sometimes love has no boundaries.

Why is there a sniff? Because sometimes you just got to do it. Just do it. I mean, how much money have they made Nike from that? Just do it. One of my things, just do it. Are you with me? Hang on a second. What? Did you just claim that's one of your things? Yeah. Oh, my God. You've claimed Nike now.

This bloke, listen to him. What about, are you with me? That's a famous one from somewhere. Are you claiming that too? Yeah, Goodyear tyres, they use it. Are you with me? No, it's not. You want tyres on your car, they've got to be with you. Daryl, I don't think there's anybody out there saying, are you with me?

Just do it. What individuals going out there on a Saturday night? Mate, I'm telling you. G'day, love. How are you going? Nice to meet you. You want to come back to my place? Are you with me? Are you with me? Romance in the office is rife. No, it's not. It's always been rife. No, it's not. I've got one word for you. I'm actually with him. Christmas parties? No. No, you can't do that anymore, Daryl. Why not?

Because you're not allowed to. I've got one word. It's going to stop you. I've got one word for you. People and culture. What? Don't you get the warning letters? You've got to be on your best behaviour at Christmas parties now. I've been on a Christmas party for years. I'm actually with Bram on this one. I think there is. No. 100% there would be. Come on, Levy. No way. You know what? I'm prepared to say that 20% of marriages out there come from

Staff parties. I wouldn't be surprised if it was more. Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised. See, the boys are with me. They're again you. And there's still hope for you. 131873, the number. Can you give me a list of the females in the news department? If you want to meet him with people and culture, that's the best way about going about it. Where are you going, Andrew? Don't you start writing anything down. Good stuff, Andrew. Danny's in Canberra, line two. Hello, Danny. How are we, guys? Good, thank you, mate.

Best stitch-up I got was family business, training my brother on his first day in the career business, and I filled his air vents with confetti the night before. Turned the air conditioning on full ball while the car was off, so the first thing he did was start the car and get confetti all through the face. That's a good one. I like it. Good on you, Danny. Thanks for the call, mate. Let's keep going on with calls here. Patrick's at Huntley's Cove. Hello, Patrick.

Yeah, g'day, fellas. The one that I got for you is when I lived in university college on campus, what we did was we got glad wrap and put it really tight across the toilet seat, really tight, so you couldn't see it. So when that sat down, hello, look out. Hello. Oh, that's despicable. I wonder if that works, actually. Well, it works.

How would he do it? How wouldn't it work? No, just in case you saw it going down the side. But I reckon it would be a really good get. I'd love to see that, actually. Why don't you try it one time? I'm going to get my misses. Try it on Andy. You're a grub. Thank you, Patrick. Josh is next in Bathurst. Hello, Josh.

Yeah, you know, boys, how you going? Good, thank you, mate. That's good, yeah. Back in the old Navy days on the survey ships, to kill a bit of time, we'd get the trainees, get the dumpy level out on the boat and try and get the level lined up. They'd be out there for hours trying to get on the boat. Oh, that is gold. You know what? That's top of the leaderboard. 100%. That is awesome. Well done, Josh, and thank you for your service, mate. 131873, the number. Tony's at Ipswich. Hello, Tony. Tony?

Go for your life, buddy. Yeah, we had a health and safety officer used to ride his bike around and annoy all the workers. So one of the crane drivers got his bike and hoisted it. Hold on. You're saying he hooked it up to the crane and just lifted it up in the air?

Yep. Did you let it go? Did you drop it? No, it was there for two days. I thought someone had pinched it.

Yeah. That's gold. Thank you, Tony. Well done, mate. 131873, the number 2GB.com. Click onto the feedback icon. There are suggestions that you've plagiarised the great Celeste Patterson, Daryl, with Are You With Me? from Ian and Tempe. No way. He used to say that. Are you with me? Yeah, no, but not the way I said it. Hoge used to say, Are You With Me? from Cara on the Gold Coast. Hoge did. Yep.

So you're not original at all. Well, I didn't plagiarise them because I don't recall them saying it. Are you with me? Are you with me? Are you with me? They didn't say it like me. You need to put your own inflections in it and then it won't be... Are you with me?

See, that's a good one. Open up. It's the big man. Open up. It's the big man. Who else has done that? Nobody. There's no one in the history of the world being called the big man. See, I remember years and years and years ago, you came up with the idea of one of those dolls where they pull the cord at your famous lunch. Yeah, and they make sayings. Did anybody ever contact you about that? No, nobody. Imagine that. Nobody. It's a great idea. Pull the cord. Are you with me? Big man dolls.

Are you with me? I'm still getting out of the dumpy level. That is awesome, that one. Seriously, like, can you imagine a young bloke out there? How old are the people that go in the Navy? 16, 17-year-old? That would be so good. You love that. Oh, I'm laughing. Yeah.

By the way, what's a dumpy? Chris Warren's out the back. He looks good in his Tigers outfit. Chris, you've looked after us a treat today. We've had pizza, we've had lollies, we've had water and soft drinks. Thank you. Well done. Oh, just to start. Good work, mate. Got pies coming? Good work.

He's a good man. We've got to get to a break. On the way to the break, let's go around the grounds. We do it again for Uber Reserve. 6-4, Bulldogs leading Warriors. 6-4 the score. The Bulldogs leading the Warriors with 15 minutes left in the first half. We do that for Uber Reserve. Now, continuous call team Saturday footy quiz. Thanks to Lowe's Menswear. $150 Lowe's Menswear gift card to be won.

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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. We've got a few of the West Tigers who are downstairs. They've got their black pants on, their white shirts and their grey suit jackets. They look pretty smart, don't they, boys? Yeah, they look good. I'll tell you what I am anti-leaving. No socks? No socks. Don't forget the little... Well, they've got the half pairs of socks. I'm anti-no socks. I can't be comfortable. It's like the old saying, your shoe's having a party, want to invite your pants down. Yeah.

What about you, blokes? You're the younger blokes. No, look, I understand the look, but it's not for me either. I'm with you. I like socks and black shoes. Black socks, black shoes. I personally don't like no socks. I'm anti-no socks. I don't even wear them to bed. Mate, given the size of those blokes down there, I'm happy for them to wear whatever they like. They're big buggers. Wow.

Anyway. I'm not sure who they are. There's a lady down there clapping at our performance. I don't know. No socks. No socks. Scando with his beanie on there. That's a criminal. How many years has he been here, Scando? Forever. He has been here forever. I think I covered a story during the work on Ben's show about a bloke wearing a beanie like that. But anyway, I think the police were looking for him. Let's move on to other things because there's another big sporting code on tonight, as I drop my pen. It is the Wallabies taking on Wales.

Their first hit out, of course, under Joe Schmidt, their new coach. But I also wanted to check in with Tim Hoare and the former Wallaby to talk about this, but also some of these rugby players who are going to make the switch from rugby union to rugby league because we don't know a lot about Mark Nwongani-Tawasi and we don't know a lot about Carter Gordon. Anyway, Tim Hoare and the former Wallaby's on the line. Hey, Tim.

G'day Mark, g'day boys. Yeah, quite excited about tonight. Since we spoke, I reckon Rugby World Cup was a bit of a scar on people who follow the game of rugby and hopefully tonight's a bit of a new era under Joe Schmidt, as you mentioned. Yeah, definitely. Well, you're hearing all the right things out of Joe Schmidt and the Wallaby set-up. I was lucky enough to interview the

the new captain on the breakfast program yesterday. He seems like a terrific fella, and even he conceded a bit of a rebuilding phase for Australian rugby and an opportunity for these young faces, in particular the debutants, to really make a name for themselves and showcase their skills tonight at Allianz Stadia.

Yeah, it's exciting for the game. And two games against Wales, of course, tonight and then next week in Melbourne. And then we come back to Sydney to play Georgia. So I reckon he's going to use this block of three test matches, Joe Smith, to just tinker with the Wallaby team, find out who can stand up.

Liam Wright, the captain at the moment, he might do a couple of games as captain, then against Georgia might be a different captain. I reckon, Mark, by the time we get to August the 10th up in Brisbane where we play the world champion Springboks, then he's going to say, OK, this is the team I want to take us forward to the British Irish Lions and then, of course, the Rugby World Cup a couple of years after that, but

Yeah, some good debuts. Josh Blucher, centre, who's making his debut tonight as well. And, of course, Michael Leiner's son, the former fly half for the Wallabies, played 72 test matches back in minor. His son, Tom Leiner, will come off the bench tonight and play his first game, which is exciting.

Yeah, great little story there. Look, you've been around the game a lot longer than us, and you've spent your life in Rugby Union. You've represented Australia. You can give us a view of the new setup under Joe Schmidt. I mean, the whole Eddie Jones thing, it's in the rearview mirror for obvious reasons and for good reason. We don't want to revisit all of that. But is Joe Schmidt and what he's doing at the moment for Australian rugby going to hold us in good stead to become a powerhouse again in the sport?

Yeah, for those people, Mark, who don't know a lot about Joe Smith, so he went over and coached Ireland back in, I think it was 2012, 2013, I think he started there. They were eighth or ninth in the world, got them to number one in the world, got them to beat the All Blacks for the first time. So,

His credentials are very strong. He just needs the right cattle here in Australia to develop a game plan that suits our style of play. And that's his... I spoke to a couple of players this week and he said he held up the rugby ball and said, guys, we've got to treasure this. We don't want to kick it away. We want to build pressure on the opposition, which is exciting. That's the brand of rugby that I think fans and also people who just watch any sport, they want to see the ball in play. So hopefully he's got a style that will suit the players.

Tim, I'm pretty old, but I used to love watching the Bledisloe Cup between you guys and the Kiwis. And it seemed to be on quite regularly, like certainly every year. Has that changed in the last four or five years or is it just me?

No, it's probably just you, mate. You're probably so busy. But I think the way the game is, it's two test matches every year. Sometimes it's three against the All Blacks. But, big man, we haven't won the Bledisloe Cup. I think it's 22 or 23 years now. So we probably just haven't seen the Cup. The Kiwis don't even bring it over to Australia anymore, but they're not going to take it back. Is that still the case at the moment, do you think?

I think this year is a great opportunity for the Wobbies. A fair few All Blacks players post-Rugby World Cup went offshore to play. So guys like Richie Mawonga and those type of players. So the All Blacks are going to still be very hard to beat. But if there's any chance, maybe it's this year. Two test matches against them. Got one in Sydney and one in Wellington.

All right, Tim, before you go, we've obviously got plenty of rugby league fans listening and they'll love to know your thoughts on these two players that are making the switch to the NRL later this year and next year. Of course, Mark Nwangani-Tawasi, who's joining the Roosters and Carter Gordon to the Gold Coast Titans. What can they expect the fans and the clubs when we see these players in the NRL and with the respective clubs?

Yeah, I think Carter Gordon, a lovely kid, gets it. He's matured a lot the last couple of years. He got knocked around at Rugby World Cup under Eddie Jones and of course now the Melbourne Rebels are not there anymore. So it's a good option for him for a couple of years. And what they'll see from Carter Gordon, he takes the ball really close to the defensive line. So he's happy to take some hits and I think he'll do really well for the

for the Titans, and I think he'll get them some front football. And then you look at Mark Nongeni to us, he's an athlete first and a footy player second. He will be unbelievable in league. And very similar to Joseph Suoli, the way that he plays the game, he's tall, he can go up for the ball. And I think those cross-field kicks in league will totally suit him. And he'll bend the defensive line. He'll be outstanding for a couple of years. And hopefully we can get...

get them both back in a few years' time. I think with both sports, this is going to happen a little bit more moving forward. All right, fantastic. Well, Tim, we'll be tuned in tonight to not only Stan but Channel 9, where you'll be able to watch the Wallabies in action. So we thought we'd get the plug in, given we're a stable mate of yours with Wide World of Sports. Good calling tonight, Tim, and we'll see you on the telly later on when the Wallabies take on Wales.

Good on you, boys. Nice to chat. There he is, Tim Orr, and a good man, the former Wallaby, and the weekend of international rugby headline by the doubleheader. Wallaroo's facing Fiji at 4.55, so that game getting underway in 10 minutes. You'll see that on Stan. And then the Wallabies in Wales from 7pm.

Ad Free Live and on demand in 4K UHD on Stan Sport. You'll also be able to see it on Channel 9, the Wide World of Sports as well. Just before we get to a break, story coming out of Brisbane. Four houses have been impacted after a massive fire ripped through an upmarket Brisbane street.

with two destroyed and a man taken to hospital. This story by Shayla Bullock in the Courier-Mail. Emergency crews were called to the Evelyn Street house at about 2.11 this afternoon to reports of a massive house fire which had jumped to neighbouring homes.

The Queensland Fire Department says one home has been fully destroyed, another is fully engulfed by fire, and crews are working to save two other homes. More than eight fire crews are on the scene trying to put out the blaze. A man's been rushed to hospital in a serious condition with burns to his leg and face. He's been taken to Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital in a serious but stable condition. A second patient is being assessed on scene for minor burns. Power lines have been impacted. Police are evacuating the street.

paramedics on scene and a large amount of smokers affecting the area. So for our 4BC listeners, that's the situation that is happening there. Emergency crews on the scene of a fire in Grange, Evelyn Street at Grange in Brisbane, upmarket Brisbane. If we get any more details, we'll certainly let you know right here. Back around the grounds, five to play in the first half for Uber Reserve. Warriors 10, Bulldogs 6. 10-6 the score. Warriors lead Bulldogs. Break back with more.

Three minutes left, second half, of course, Stadium 10-6, Warriors lead Bulldogs. We do that for Uber Reserve. 10-6 the score, Warriors leading the Bulldogs. That's, of course, for Uber Reserve. 131873, the number, 0460873873. Now, boys, we had an impressive young bloke come in for work experience. He's the son of Graeme, our man who helps put together a lot of the signage and everything we do on this program and the show bags and all that sort of thing. They've just been in touch via the email.

Campbell, Mason and Jamie are in the car with Graeme. Good work. And the boys say we're on our way back from Bathurst with Dad. We just played soccer out here and had a 3-2 win. We played this team last time and they got us 10-1. So we are very happy in our performance this time around. We've got you guys loud and clear coming across the mountains. Love the show. Is there any chance Darrell can give us some words of encouragement for the remainder of the season? Well, Darrell, what a great opportunity. You've got

the floor, Campbell, Mason, Jamie, on their way back from Bathurst to put on your coaching cap that you once were a threat to Wayne Bennett all those years ago. What would you like to say to Campbell, Mason and Jamie? Well, you know what? If you, they're all boys? Yes. Okay. If you guys just continue to improve like you have to go from 10-1 to 3-2, I'm going to give you some stats here. Your defence is better and your attack's better. Right? So just think about that. Your defence is better and your attack's better.

That's good stuff. So I think you boys, if you put your head down and your bum up and work hard and listen to your coach and listen to your dad, I would say in, well, I'm going to go 14 years, you could be playing for the Socceroos.

That was uninspiring. That was nothing. That was crap. That was inspiring, mate. That was awful. Mate, this is your chance. Don't stuff it up. That's what I was waiting for. That's what I was waiting for. That's what I was waiting for. Don't stuff it up. They're coming back from Bathurst. They'll be asleep listening to that.

Well, they've had a big day. They probably left early as well. No wonder. He wasn't a threat to Wayne Bennett. They got rid of him because he was putting the players to sleep. It's actually interesting that the young bloke's done work experience. My daughter's in Year 10. She's got to do that coming up too. I wonder what she's going to do. Well, she's a worry for you because she's... Why doesn't she come and do work experience with us? LAUGHTER

No. See, she's at an age where she's starting to get a little bit away from Daddy. No, she's not. She's still being okay. She doesn't like boys yet, thankfully. I thought she did. Didn't she, the one who went down to the beach and got on the drink? No, she did not go to the drink. Who was the one who went to the beach party and got on the drink and didn't come home? That was her. She came home. I picked her up, thank you very much. Oh, okay.

She didn't want to come home, though, did she? Yes, she did. She's actually new work experience at a real estate agent. Oh, that's good. She'll learn a lot of good stuff there. Well, look, Campbell, Mason, Jamie, Uncle Darrell, Uncle Big Marnie, he tried to inspire you this afternoon. Well, you've improved. That's the major thing. That's from listening to you. This is what I wanted from you, Darrell. Campbell, Mason, Jamie, if you're not out there having a crack and if you're not beating the opposition, you're not having a go.

That's not inspiring. Yes, it is. You've got to get stuck into them. You bring them to their knees. You've got to put the pressure on these young kids. Make them perform, Daryl. As Billy Slater would say, I don't look back, I look forward.

I'm a Queenslander. We're still Queenslanders. We're Queenslanders. You making any changes, Billy? We're Queenslanders. There you're bagging your mate on the podcast. Yeah, I say to him every year, I say, Billy, I love you all year, but at this time of the year, I hate you. Really? Yeah, and I don't like you either. And you know what Queenslanders would say back to you? What?

We still like you no matter what the situation. Because we're Queenslanders. That's pathetic. It's not pathetic. Yes, it is. Just lift that. Can someone get me a cup? I want to lift it above my head. What for?

Queenslander winning the series. No Latrell. You've got nothing today. You're terrible. You've delivered a pathetic, you know, word for comparison for those kids. What about the topic? The trees stopped growing. 131873. Oh, that went well. It lasted five minutes. What about the...

What the arse I did? You're off contract. You need to perform. Stop bringing that up all the time. You bring it up all the time. Oh, you bring it up all the time and then you get me upset and Gal because he's off contract as well. Sorry, Gal, you all right? I'll be all right. You off contract? Boyd, you off contract? Oh, mate, I'm not on a contract. That's all right. That's good.

All right, we'll take a break. We'll come back with plenty more. 131873, the number 2GB.com. Click onto the feedback icon. Line one, we go. Gina is at Penrith. Hello, Gina. Hi, how are you going? I'm good, thank you. Gina, what have you got for me?

Well, I'm just ringing in. I have no idea what's going on at Westfield Penrith, but there's a helicopter flying over the top. There's police on every entry, exit, car park, and also the Public Order Riot Squad is down there as well.

So I have no idea. So I'm ringing in to see if you guys knew. Well, I don't know anything as yet, Gina, but what I can do is contact police and find out the very latest. So just to try and get a few more details off you, obviously a very heavy police presence. Has the Westfield Penrith been evacuated? I mean, are the shoppers outside the venue? What are you seeing?

No, the shoppers are still inside the venue and there's police on every entry and exit. So I'm not actually watching people coming out of the shopping centre. Leave it with me, Gina, and I'll see if we can find out. So a situation at Westfield Penrith. We're on the phone as we speak to police to try and get a gauge of what's happening out there. But if...

You're like Gina. You might be inside listening to us. You might be outside listening to us. If you can shed some light on what's happening at Westfield at Penrith, we're all ears this afternoon. 131873, the number. 2GB.com, 4BC.com.au where you can text us. 0460 873 873. Thank you, Gina. Like we often say, you're our eyes and ears out there. And obviously we can't do this without our listeners. And they obviously tip us off to things that are happening out there in the public as well.

Halftime at Accor Stadium, 12-6 the score, 12-6. Warriors leading the Bulldogs, tries to down on Miteni Zalesniak and Marcelo Montoya. Adam Pompey kicking two from three. And for the Bulldogs, the lone try scorer, Bronson Cherry, it was converted by Matt Burton. So 12-6 the score, 12-6 is the score. The Warriors leading the Bulldogs as we take you around the grounds for ESPN.

And still to come, the game between the Storm and the West Tigers. And then later on tonight, you've got the clash between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Manly Seagulls. The return of Tom Trubojevic, who will start in the centres as opposed to fullback. So that's all still to come on this Saturday. You're listening to the Continuous Call Time. Yeah, I'm getting a few more listeners get in touch in relation to a potential incident that's taking place at the moment at Westfield Penrith.

This one from Wade. Hi, guys. Gina's right. I'm watching the police helicopter doing laps around the top of Westfield at Penrith at the moment. Well, look, we're in contact with police. We're standing by for some more news. But Gina's told us there is police at entrances and exits of Westfield at Penrith. We've got the public order right squad there at the moment. We've also got the police helicopter ahead.

And unfortunately, given what we've seen over recent months, we had that incident, was it last week, the week before down in Adelaide? We had, of course, the infamous incident at Westfield Bondi. We just hope it's not a serious issue like that, but we'll stand by for some more news and we won't speculate at this point. So we'll wait to hear from police. We've got a break for some news coming up.

Half time in the footy. 12-6 Warriors lead the Bulldogs. And we're at Leichhardt Oval ahead of the clash between the West Tigers and the Melbourne Storm. The Storm heavily favoured to win that one for obvious reasons. But the Tigers, they are unbeaten here at Leichhardt Oval. News is next.

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Welcome back. Next hour of the continuous call team here at Leichhardt Oval where the gates have opened and that hill over on the eastern side, the Wayne Pierce Hill, will start filling up over the next hour and Matt Thompson will be here after five to bring you all of the action with the West Tigers taking on the Melbourne Storm. We've got

play getting underway in the second half at Akur Stadium where it's the Warriors 12 leading the Bulldogs 6 so a minute into the second half 12-6 Warriors lead Bulldogs and of course Uber Reserve whether you're heading to the footy this weekend and you've got something else planned when you need to get there on time make sure you reserve your ride with Uber Reserve and then later on tonight the game coming through from Townsville is North Queensland and Manly and the big interest here will be the return of Tom Trebojevic this is what the Manly coach said this week

about Tommy Turbo. Yeah, I suppose it is a big call as far as everyone knows Tom Trubovic is one of the elite fullbacks. But what we're trying to do, and it's been a joint decision between myself and Turbo, is keep him on the field and keep him in the game long term as well. So yeah, we feel like it's the right call. We're not saying it's a forever thing either. We just feel like taking some physical load off him with regards to the

The really high-end accelerations that a fullback has to do, but also the mental load. A fullback is one of the key people on the field on both sides of the footy. There's a lot of mental load to that. We just want Turbo to get out there and enjoy himself. We want kids watching Turbo play for our club.

Anthony Seabold referencing the fact that he'll be back in the centres tonight, not at fullback for the West Tigers. Now, upgrade to a better home entertainment package with 22% off TV and soundbar packages right now at Harvey Norman. That's right by a selected big

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Titans 20, Sharks 16. And on Thursday night, South Sydney beat Parramatta by 32 points to 16. Now, gentlemen, you might shout me down for this. Daryl, Boydie, Gallagher, welcome you back. Thank you. Welcome back. I noticed something that I didn't like in the last 15 minutes. What? And maybe this is just me. I don't know. When you're preparing for a game of rugby league, you hate the opposition, do you not? You want to go out there. Well, not hate, but you want to go out there and you're focused on beating the opposition.

Is it right for players from opposing sides to be standing around and having photos together prior to a first-grade game of rugby league? I'm with you, Levy. I'm with you. I'm not sure about you boys, but I don't... Look, I think in this day and age, everyone gets on. I don't think there's a question there. But I think that...

Post-game, yeah, sure, I'll have a chat. Not a problem. Before the game, yeah, I'm with you. I don't like... I never did speak to an opponent and, yeah, not for me either. I know it's not the biggest deal in the world. It's just something I noticed and I thought, oh, that's...

You know, where the West Tigers are and where the Melbourne Storm are, the Tigers should be using the fact that the Melbourne Storm are on top of the ladder as motivation to beat them. Where do you stand on it, boy? Do you like it or not? You've got a job to do. I've played against some of my best mates and before the game, I wouldn't expect to win two days before, you know, and it was just... It wasn't the fact of, you know, I wanted to make a point of it. I just didn't want to. Like, I had a job to do against them and...

That was it. Even on the field too, I wouldn't even acknowledge them. Like, I was just so focused on what I had to do, you know, for my team. And, you know, it wasn't to definitely make them feel comfortable on the field. So I wasn't going to acknowledge them at all, even before the game. So after the game, yeah, I get it now. But, yeah, I don't get it. I just, yeah. Admittedly, look, the game's changed a lot over the years, Darrell, but...

And, again, it's not the biggest issue, but I just reckon a few people would have said, oh, I don't like that. Well, Levy, I even don't like it all the time when they become palsy-welsy after a game. You know, something you might have got beaten by 50 or something. Yeah, mine's definitely the same. You're smiling and laughing with the bloke next to you. I think sometimes that's a bit off. But there is a bigger issue here. I mean, watching these young blokes playing down here. And then girls. There's a team here in the black and they've only got four people. They've only got five players. Oh, five people.

There's a boy on the sideline who I think has been watching too much NRL. Now, he got hit around the chest and dumped by one of these big blokes in the purple, and he just hasn't recovered. Hang on. It said four and eight. Yeah, but there's two girls in the four. And she's the best player, the number two. Yeah, she is by far. He wants to get back on number five. But he's still got enough riders. He's got one around the chest.

Look at him. He doesn't know what to do. Hands up. Yeah, but he laid down before. He'd been watching the boys on TV when they get a hit somewhere around the throat and their head goes back and they lay on the ground waiting for the referee to come in. He hasn't recovered. This has been five minutes. He caught one around the chest. Get back out.

there, champion. Maybe he's going to go on an HIA, Darryl. He's holding his stroke still. Mate, I don't reckon if the coach had a run to get out of their half. Look at these purple teams everywhere. Oh, look at this bloke go. He's beaten three defenders. Oh, beautiful. Oh, mate. Oh, he's back on. He's going

He's back on. No, he's off again. He's blowing up. He spat a W. Look at him. He said, I'm out. He's going to the shed. Oh, he's real cranky. There goes the girl. Oh, leg to the field. Try. If she scores, see, that's worth double. It's four versus eight. It's four versus eight. She's run the length. I reckon he'll be back out there now. They've just scored a try. Oh, but he's so dramatic. When he hit the deck, he was just, ah,

I'd love to know what this kid's saying to his mum or the coach down there because he is blowing up the lugs. Oh, they'd be under sixes? Oh, yeah. Maybe a bit older. Nah, I reckon sixes.

Look, she's telling him where to go now. Look, he got up there with the team, mate. He's blowing up. He said, you're a kid, mate. He said, I've got a tackle. I've got grade one concussion. I'll wait till we get the ball back. Oh, busy sheds. Go now. Busy sheds. Get on the field. She's taking him out to tackle. Oh, what a tackle. Beautiful. Oh, they're letting him play on. Fair enough. Fair enough. They're only six. I remember when I started refereeing, you know, you do the, you referee the under sixes. Yeah. And you just let the little knock.

on the game. 100% of course. The amount of parents who will get stuck at that's a knock on. Just go and have some fun. By the way, news from the Knights. Caelan Pong has been included in Newcastle's 19 for the clash with Canberra after the 24-hour team update. So there's been a few reports around that he may not play tomorrow but the indication is today that

He's still in that 19-man squad, so there's a chance he will play. So that's the latest there. 131873, the number, 2GB.com. Click onto the feedback icon if you would like to join us. Boys, obviously my relationship...

or lack thereof, is a topic on this program. But I was covering this week some stories about social media and some of the dating apps and all that sort of thing. And I wanted to raise a question with you. And the question is, how many... What do you think the percentage is of people who are successful on dating apps? What do you classify as successful? Do you mean they've finished the job or...? No, no, fine. Fine.

Well, I'll have to bring it down to the level of a relationship. Let's be honest. Let's be honest. Dating apps, I'm saying a 99.9% for that reason. They're nothing but a connection tool.

I disagree with that. Oh, please. No, I disagree with that. Please. Well, put it this way. I vehemently disagree with that because my mum found her second husband on a dating app. No, no, no. I said the majority. I said the majority. 99.9%. 99.9%. That's a fair majority. I'm telling you right now, 99.9% of people are on dating apps to get a you-know-what. That's it.

No long-term stuff? As I said, 0.1%, yes. What about RSVP, one of our sponsors across the network? That's for love. I'm more talking about the Tinders and the Hinges and them sort of ones. What else? The Grinders and stuff, yeah. You seem to know a fair bit about them. I've never had them. You rattle them off pretty quick. Because we know about them. That's why. They're everywhere. And I'm saying on those three I'm talking about,

I'm saying 99.9% of people are there for one thing, and I reckon the success rate would be 98%. Okay, well, what I'm talking about a success rate is in finding love, finding a long-term partner on one of the dating apps. What would you reckon, Harold? I'm sure it happens a lot. I think there's a lot of people looking for, well, there's clearly a lot of people looking for love out there. It depends on whether they want it urgently or not, not urgently. I would think there would be a lot of people out there who have found love on those apps. What percentage do you reckon?

Oh, it's hard to say, mate. You mean long-term stuff you're talking about? Are you talking marriage, Levi, or just like a partner? No, not just a fling. I think marriage. We're talking about long-term. You're talking about marriage? Long-term partner. I reckon there would be a lot of people who have found their long-term partner. I reckon 9%. 90? 9. Oh, not yet. I'm thinking 10. Yeah, I was going to say 10%. Well, I reckon there'd be some lovely stories out there. But because I think it's fraught with danger, right? And I'm reluctant to get on there because...

Why don't you? You're hoping I'll give it a go. Put it this way. If you came across my head right, you'd be going, no good, thank you very much. But I think I'm a decent person. Yes, I think you're pretty good. I don't agree.

I think women in my... I reckon... I don't know. Do you think women would be shallow enough to look at him and say, oh, no. No, that's what I'm saying. Absolutely. No, I don't reckon they would be. I can speak from experience. Mate, I reckon when they found out what you did, they would be so intrigued by the fact you can talk, and I reckon women would actually love having a conversation and love a bloke who can talk. But see, this is the problem, right? I can talk on the radio and I can, you know, give it to politicians and, you know, ask probing questions of sports people. You get a bit timid with women.

But I've got nothing when it comes to talking to the opposite sex. Yeah, I don't know what it is. Maybe it's a bit of that. Give us an example. Pretend you're taking me out and I'm like a glamour. No, no, no. I don't want to workshop this, Daryl, because I don't think this helps. But I just think I would struggle in that department. Well, you haven't given it a go. You know, I've given it plenty of go, but I just struggle. Why don't you try one of these dates, these dating apps? No, because...

No. Why? No, I'm not interested. No, because then, you know what? You guys will stitch me up. You go on there and create another profile. I'll go, oh, Levy, what about this person you're talking about? It was me. You've got to meet him. Who cares if you're talking to him? You've had a lot of ladies send emails and stuff here, and they haven't been. You've sort of dropped off on that very quickly. I don't know whether you've met many of them. Have you ever tried any of them, Levy? No.

Vince from Yass says, Levy, why don't you buy a farm and go on Farmer Wants a Wife? That's a weird idea. Just away from me for a second. He wouldn't have a clue what he was doing. What are you going to farm for? I said, gee, that cow's got big feet. Oh, is that what it was?

Look at the size of them. How many have they got, six or eight? You've got one, one. Yeah, they've got four, haven't they? I don't know. Or six. Six. Six, is it? Oh, country boy, that's right. He knows that. Country boy. So the question was, what sort of percentage...

of what would be the success rate on some of the dating apps. So you're suggesting what? Well, you mean success converting into marriage? Into long-term relationships. I would say, I reckon, 20%. 20%? Boy, are you saying 9%? 9%. Yeah, I'm saying 10%, yeah. Okay. See, I had an argument with one of our team members during the week about this, one of the producers. No, it wasn't Spiro. Spiro?

I think Spiro's thinking about getting onto one of the dating apps. I'd be surprised if he hasn't been on one. Why's that? Because he's pretty forward in coming forward. Imagine the bio for Spiro on one of those dating apps. Hi, I'm Spiro Constantinople. I'm a proud Greek-Australian, and I do the sport on the bed for the breakfast program. Oh, he does stats. He does stats on it. Oh, yeah. He's very enthusiastic. Is this microphone working?

Is that what Spiro does? Well, you know what I enjoyed this week when he was doing his sports updates with me? The way in which he says, Thanasi Kokkinakis. Yeah, Kokkinakis. Kokkinakis. I just say Thanasi Kokkinakis. Yeah, he's out now. Thanasi Kokkinakis. All right, well, go to the phones, folks. If you have had a good experience or a bad experience on these dating apps, 131873, the number. You can email us at 2GB.com or 4BC.com.au and you can text us, 0460 873 873. And which one do you recommend?

Because there's different types, aren't there? Yeah. Are they for different people? I think the one he was speaking about, what's the one you said earlier? Well, RSVP is an advertiser. Yeah, see, I think them sort of ones, you're probably more of a chance. But them other ones, the hinges and them sort of ones, I reckon that. What's hinge? Like, you know, you're unhinged or... I think it's the same as like Griner and that, isn't it? And what's the other one?

Tinder? Tinder, yeah. Aren't they all the same? Well, no, we're RSVP. If I'm going on a dating app, I'm going on RSVP. Yeah, well, see, that's probably a little bit more serious. But, yeah, I didn't know that. Boyd has just Googled something. What? You blokes. Mate, this is a radio show.

What happened? It's the Pew Research Centre. Does Darling Bev work there? The Pew. First, let's be clear, only 10% of people in committed relationships or marriages met their partner on a dating site or app. 10%, so you're right and...

You're wrong. You said 9%. I'm wrong. He's pretty close. You were wrong. No, I don't believe that stat. All right. Here we go. Well, let's put it out there. 131873. As Boyd said, don't believe Google all the time. Not all the time, just most of the time. Mark, I met my wife on RSVP around 19 years ago. Married 17 years, two great kids and going strong. Beautiful. 19 years ago. I'm sure a lot of people have met their partner on those apps. 10% of people.

Levy, you should go on Love Island. No, you've got to be. You've got to have a 12 pack to go on Love Island. Some of those. What about Love Island in reverse? What about Divorce Island? Let's get it out there. People who hate each other and just get them on an island. Oh, just fighting. Could you imagine? Imagine having a drunk island, you know, just big blokes with a drink.

What about ugly island for blokes and glamour island for chicks so you can mix them in together and see how they go? I think they've probably done that show. Yeah, probably. 131873, the number. If you've got a story for us, let us know. And we need to go around the grounds. We do that for Uber Reserve. And into the second half.

No change by the looks of things. 13 minutes gone. 12-6 Warriors lead Bulldogs. 12-6 the score. Warriors lead Bulldogs. That's after 13 minutes of play in the second half. Now, it takes a lot for your team to make it to the top of the ladder. Grit, determination, commitment. But it all boils down to a player's attitude and mindset before a game. It's hard work all season.

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And Paul Gallen, as we sit here at Leichhardt Oval, watching all the Junior Rugby League players go at it at the moment. It's been quite entertaining to watch. There's a superstar down there, number two, future NRLW star Daryl. You've been keeping an eye on. She's scored a couple of nice tries out there and a big crowd building over on the hill at the moment, which is fantastic to see. Kezi Yap.

part of the West Tigers office as well as an NRLW player. She's out there helping out as well. Now, we spoke earlier about a big week for the Roosters. Angus Crichton locked in for two more years. Chad Townsend's announced that he'll be joining the Roosters in 2025.

But I think this is just a phenomenal achievement. Jared Reahar-Greaves, one of the tough men, one of the nicest blokes off the field that you'll ever meet, becomes the most capped rooster tomorrow when they take on the St. George Illawarra Dragons at Allianz Stadium. There'll be a big old boys contingent out there to congratulate him. And I thought we'd catch up with the coach, Trent Robinson, who's finished up at a function, and I'm pleased to say he's called through. He's on the line. G'day, Trent.

Mark, how are you? Hey, guys. Mate, I'm very well. Thank you very much. This is huge, I think, to think that the Roosters have been around for 116 years and you think about some of the great players to have worn the Tricolours jersey, but Jarrabriagri is becoming the most capped. What an achievement.

Yeah, it's special moments for us tomorrow, Jared. 307 games. He did it in his style and a few more games to go. But yeah, big celebration for us. Jared's quite special for us and in our club. So yeah, he's a pretty unique player.

Tell us a bit about him, mate, because I said before we were talking about him. To me, he seems like he's come through a couple of different eras in rugby league, like the old era when it was a bit of, you know, a little bit more physical. Not physical is probably the wrong word, maybe a little bit dirtier, you know, but he would have, I think he would have fitted in in that era. In fact, I said he would have fitted in in just about any era that there's ever been in rugby league. He's just a special talent like that, isn't he? Yeah, Darrell, I think he...

That's the thing is, I mean, usually a generation in rugby league is about five years. You know, every five years it changes and he's gone through three different versions of that in his time. And so when he came on, you know, he was pretty wild and a firebrand and he used to sort

sort of throw his arms and shoulder charge about and big carries and then he had to start playing starting then to be a starting prop playing more minutes through the middle of his career and then the game got really quick I mean six again it ruined a few front rowers you know it ends up being really tough for them in that style so he just he adapted you know he worked on his game again physically and he's been able to hold it so

And he would have played in any era. If you take Jared to what I've heard stories of, think about Ray Steer and the front rower that he was for us in the 30s and 40s, and then you think about the 60s and 70s now, he can play any of those eras. Rob, I'm going to put you on the spot here, mate. Have you got a favourite story or memory from Jared throughout your time coaching him on or off the field?

Well, he did almost bite my finger off in Los Angeles. That's the one. I think he said it the other day. We got in a wrestle and I tried to fish hook him and he seriously tried to bite it off. And anybody that knows Jarrett, he took one bite, but while he was halfway through that one, he took another one. He said he felt a crunch. Yeah, he did.

But I just, I mean, and then I like, you know, that's the hard thing. I've had a couple of times where people have asked me, oh, what are you going to say to him when he crosses the line? And you don't like it in the moment, but I've enjoyed him crossing the line sometimes. I think it's,

You know, it just shows how close you can go. He can go 300 and, well, probably not all of them. He's probably gone 290-odd games where he's gone close to the line and he's probably got about 20 where he's crossed over. So, you know, I'll take those 290.

Robbo, I think you're doing really well this year on the back of your forward pack. But one player, Sammy Walker, he's really come of age this year, I think. Particularly defensively, I feel like he's getting a lot better defensively and steering that team around the park, creating line breaks. I think he's been outstanding, particularly the past sort of six weeks. Yeah, Gal, I think, I mean, everyone knew he could play 80 to 100 and tear teams apart and

And when I say 80 to 100 metres, he's very dangerous, you know, kick, run, pass in that. But the mark of a half is zero to 50 metres. How do you steer your team when you don't touch the ball or you can't have a try assist? How are you going to steer your team around and how are you going to defend? Yeah, there's a couple of moments there at the start of the season which were again, you

you know, pushing his defence. And I think Radley out there with him and Joey Manu stepped up as well. And Sammy's really taken that on. He knows he needs to steer our team around and defend well.

for us to improve in this competition. So he's still on that path, but it's been a big improvement for him this year. One more, Trent, before you go, and we appreciate you giving up some time. I wanted to ask you about Angus Crichton because we spoke earlier about some of his, what the personal issues he's had to go through to rebuild himself

not only as an individual, but to get himself back into a first grade side and then an origin side. It's a credit and a testament to the individual that is Angus Crichton, the work that he's put in to rebuild himself, to get him back into the NRL and now playing unbelievable footy at club level and at origin level.

Yeah, he obviously, you know, it wasn't a great year for him last year, but it also, you know, and he was, you know, in reserve grade and on the outer at the start of the year, but he just, you know, and that created a fire in him and some people wilt and some people rise and he rose and said, no, no, no, this is my spot and

And then, you know, to really value his loyalty there as well. You know, after what happened to say, no, no, I want to stay here and continue playing. And he's an absolute beast. The way he trains constantly. I mean, Paul, a part of Sam's development has been tackling Angus, the left edge back rower against the right edge half at training every week. And,

Gussie plays full on at all times. So, yeah, it's a credit to him and he's used that fire in the right direction. Yeah, well said. Good on you, Trent. Good luck tomorrow, mate, on what's a big day for the club and, of course, Jarrod Breer-Hargreaves. Good luck against the Dragons. Thanks for your time. All right. Appreciate it, guys. There he is, Trent Robinson, the Roosters coach and, of course, Boydie's boss. Boydie's boss. When you said, I'm going to put you on the spot, I thought, what's he doing? Do you want to keep your job or what? But you've done brilliantly well. I think

I think anyone who's a Roosters fan would agree that they, to me, they're just starting to warm into the season. They're starting to look dangerous now. They were a bit, you know, hit and miss early on, but at the moment they're... I was worried about their halves, really. That's where I was worried, because their halves don't miss a lot of tackles, but they weren't winning a lot of tackles. And there's a difference there, meaning that every time a back row ran at them, they'd fall through the line, get a quick play, but wouldn't be able to do something off the next play.

But they seem to have fixed that up, particularly Sammy Walker. He's defending really well at the moment. He could be a superstar. And some of his play, like he's really now finding his feet in first grade. Now, gentlemen, just chasing more details on this situation at Westfield Penrith. We're standing by for some more news from police. Meantime, for our 4BC listeners in Brisbane, this house fire at Grange, I'm being told two houses have now been destroyed. Fire crews are now working to protect a third and fourth house

Three people taken to hospital. We haven't got any ages at this stage. One male with significant burns has been taken to the Royal Brisbane Hospital in a serious condition. A second male with superficial burns to Royal Brisbane as well. A third male patient with chest pain has been taken to St Andrews. Ambulances are still at the scene on standby. A smoke alert issued for residents in the area around this house fire that's engulfed

a number of properties and destroyed two homes. So three taken to hospital, one in a serious condition. We stand by for some more on that coming through from Brisbane.

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Working hard. He's about to get on a Tinder app, apparently. No, not a Tinder app. Drop off, would you? West Tigers storm tonight. The game the boys will bring to you. The West Tigers sitting 17th. The Storm in first position, but...

As the Tigers supporters keep telling me, they're unbeaten here this year. They've won two games. This is their third. And I thought we'd catch up with one of the injured star players, Isaiah Papaliki, who joins us in the box. G'day, Isaiah. Hey, fellas. How's it going? Wonderful to see you, mate. It's nice and comfortable up here as opposed to being out there playing. Firstly, an ankle injury. When are we going to see you back? Um...

The physios have been telling me round 21, so I think that's the goal for me at the moment. All right, so a couple of weeks away still, so you'll be raring to get out there. What are your thoughts on this? I mean, obviously Benji's got a good hold of you blokes now and he understands what works, what doesn't. This is a real test, though, coming up against the latter leaders, isn't it? Yeah, I think...

The boys obviously have been doing well at this home ground and I think the challenge is obvious. They're the top of the table and they have to bring their best game tonight. I'm pretty excited to watch these boys go up. How about the return of Adam Dewey? He had a horrific injury as we know. He had multiple operations to get back on the park. His first game back he was outstanding. But as a teammate and someone who's seen him go through it, was it good to see him back playing? Yeah, I was very stoked for him. I think all the boys were...

just happy to see him get through that game to be honest. It's been a while since he's been out on the paddock and watching him perform like that, I don't think it was a surprise to us. He's

very professional when it comes to his preparation and how he's gone about his recovery and rehab. And just watching him do his thing was, yeah, pretty cool. Mate, even though you're out at the moment, I'm just having a look here, you're only 25 years of age and you've played 149 NRL games. You've been pretty resilient over your career. How old were you when you first started in first grade? Yeah, I started in 2017, I think.

You're doing the math now. That's seven years ago. Yeah, and I've been pretty fortunate with my injury run hasn't been too bad, and I think this is the biggest injury I've had since coming into first grade. Can I compliment you on your glasses? They're lovely. They're very stylish, mate. Yeah.

This is the thing, Darryl. See, I wear glasses and I've got the old school glasses. Yeah, they're old school. These are the in thing now. He looks cool, doesn't he? Yeah, he does look cool, but you should wear something like that if you want to get on to chicken. Yeah, but mate, he's a good looking bloke. Look at me. I've got to head for radio. Head like a beaten fader. I haven't touched the barber in... You've got the big beard on it, mate. You're engaged, right? You're getting married when? Do you know? Ah.

Is that an issue? End of next year. That's a long engagement. Is that an issue? Is that an issue? Well, that is an issue. To me, that seems a long engagement. Are you sort of not completely sure? I've got to be fairly safe. It just seems a long time. Rugby league interviews become marriage gambling. Well, I can help out in that area. Been through one myself. LAUGHTER

Is that helping? Well, no, not really. She'll be listening at home, darling, man. Well, I hope not. You're off to Penrith next year. Was that a difficult decision for you to make or not? Yeah, I think it was pretty hard. Like, I still had a year worth of my contract here at the Tigers and I didn't want to look like I was copping out on the boys, but...

I think both parties were pretty mutual about me leaving at the end of this year. Yeah, that's how it worked out. What an opportunity for you out there. I mean, they're such a great side. I'm not saying they're going to improve you at all because you're a pretty handy player as it is, but you are moving into a side that's got a great history over the last five or six years. Darrell was one of the great Panthers, Isaiah, yes, sir. Yeah, you'll see me. When you walk into the Leagues Club, just look to the right. I actually captained them in...

1979. I might have an idea. I'm not sure. Was it at the Panthers or the Bulldogs where they said, you know, stop Broman, you stop Penrith? Or stop Broman, stop Bulldog? Well, it wasn't really. It was at both because I was the only one who said it. So I just used it wherever I played.

Isaiah, wonderful to see you, mate. And good luck to the boys tonight here at Leichhardt. You'll have another big crowd over on the hill. And stay warm because it's going to get very, very chilly. Yeah, I might stay up here for the evening. Yeah, mate, join the boys for the call. Why not? Good to see you, mate. Thank you. There he is, Isaiah Papali'i, back in round 21. So a couple of weeks away, his return for the West Tigers before he makes the move over to the Melbourne Storm. On the way to the break, we've got clue number two for you in the Saturday quiz for the $150 Lowe's gift card. I've also represented Lebanon.

in the international arena. I've also represented Lebanon in the international arena. One more question to come and one more clue, then you can give us a buzz on 1300 722 873. 1300 722 873. Back around the grounds for Uber Reserve. And there's 10 minutes left in the second half at a core stadium. 12 all Bulldogs Warriors, 12 all the score. We do it for Uber Reserve. Continuous call time. Just having a look at some supporters down on the fence here at Leichhardt Oval. I think the boys have had a big day.

I think they've had a big day. They're out here, though, enjoying themselves, which is fantastic to see here at Leichhardt Oval. Team news, by the way, for the West Tigers, Justin Olam is back from a knee injury. So Solomon Atape moves to the wing. Luke Laulii drops out. David Clemmer will start in the front row. Fadua Pole to lock. Justin Matamua to the bench. And Solomon...

Alei Marlow. Oh, that's the one I stuffed up all those weeks ago. Solomon Alei Marlow is the 18th man. While for the Storm, Nelson Osofa-Solomona, he starts in the front row in 16. Tui Kamikamitha to the bench. Alec McDonald joins the bench and Joey Chan is now the 18th man. So there you are. That's the latest

on all of that. 131873 is the number. Now, Phil Wright's afternoon, Levy Big Gallon Boyd. Levy, don't worry about your bad head. Just tell any potential Mrs Levy that you're rich. Well, I'm not, Phil. I mean, how do you think I got hitched? Bad head, big nose, personality issues. However, rich, work to treat. Are you with me? Work to treat? Yeah, he'd be right. He's the last one in his life. So is he engaged, is he, Phil Friss? Oh, that's right. The lady from Fiji. I forgot about that. All they do is sit around and drink carbon. LAUGHTER

Well, she's got to go out with him. But if he talks about how much carbon they drink, the more she drinks, the better he gets looking. Mate, can you just read that again, Half Pie rapping himself? Mm-hmm.

What is it? Levy, don't worry about your bad head. Just tell any potential Mrs Levy that you're rich. I mean, how do you think I got hitched? Bad head, big nose, personality issues. However, rich, work to treat. But do you just tell them you're rich or do you have to be rich? No. You can't go up to some woman and say, I'm rich. They'll go, you're a wanker. He's going out with Miss Fiji. I've seen no video evidence or any photos of Miss Fiji yet. Oh, so you haven't seen it in a while? Is this Phil for us? Yeah, Phil for us. I don't know if it's real.

Of course it's real. It's the same bloke I'm thinking of. Yeah. He is horrid. Let me describe him for you. Let me describe him for you. Big bloke, big nose, punish. I know exactly who you're talking about. I can see him. He must be rich to be a girl. He's rich.

He's a good man. He's harmless and he's been a loyal supporter of ours over many, many years. He's just got better looking in my eyes than Mr. Richard. Mate, his last name's Arnott. He's part of the Arnott's family. Oh, is he part of that family? Yeah, you know, biscuits. He's dead sexy. He's flying. Free Tim Tams. You do. That's his nickname. Fuji rings up and says, hello, Tim Tams. LAUGHTER

They make TV stacks. I love them. Probably not. Could be worse. Could be shortbread. You know what? I can see why. What he says is 100% true. Hold on. You can see Arnott in him, can you? Well, mate, feel for us. In my opinion, it's just gotten better looking. In my eyes, it's just gotten better looking because he's rich. Just explain to me how you can see Arnott in him. Arnott. I've never said Arnott.

You've got to turn your microphone on. Sorry, I turned that off. No, I never said I could see Arnott in him. I can see him being better looking because he's rich. It's true. I'm telling you now it's true, and I don't care what you say. Women think the same thing. Some, anyway. Okay. You're saying women are shallow. No, no, I'm saying some. Some women are shallow. Some, yes. I think we've got our points bit update standing by. Pierso back in the studio. If you're ready to go for your life, you hit it for me, buddy.

It's time for PointsBet's new NRL experience. Imagine what you could be buying instead. For free and confidential support, visit gamblinghelponline.org.au. George Rose is on the line from pointsbet.com.au. Hello, George. Hey, boys. How are we? Good, mate. Where do we find you today, Georgie boy? Mate, I'm actually at home watching this Warriors-Bulldogs match at the moment. I'm enjoying it quite night in.

Well, I may as well give you a score update, our listeners, anyway, as we go around the ground. Still 12-all with, what, six to play in the second half for Uber Reserve. 12-all, Bulldogs and Warriors. That's in that game continuing out there. George, we move to the game that the boys will call West Tigers and Storm. Tigers, $3.50. Outsiders, the Storm, $1.30. Favourites, look, it's first...

versus worst when you look at the matchup on the ladder. Storm running four points clear of anybody else. Did the Storm win comfortably or are you expecting the Tigers to put up a fight?

Look, I think even the absolute Tigers diehards couldn't back the Tigers today. One thing about the Storm is that no matter what, they're always consistent with their performances. We see with a few of the top four teams, they've got a bludger of a game in them every now and then, but not the Storm. The Storm seem to turn it on no matter who they're up against. And I feel sorry for Benji and his Tigers today. I think they're going to get lifted.

All right, well, I should mention the Tigers are favourites to win the spoon at $2.15 with points bid as well, just looking at the website. Same game, multi, George, how are you playing it this afternoon? I'm going heavy on the Storm here. I've got the Storm to win 13 plus. And if they don't win 13 plus, I think it's a poor performance from them. I've got Kane Bradley any time try-scoring. I've got Katoa any time try-scorer.

All right, so Storm 13+, Kane Bradley, any time try scorer, and Elisa Katoa, any time try scorer. We're talking $7.71 of our George Rose's same game multi. So $7.71 with points bet. And I'm sure the betting markets have been impacted by the potential scratching of Latrell Mitchell with this foot injury from the New South Wales Origin team. So we might have a closer look at that tomorrow when we have a chat to your George here on the Continuous Call team. Enjoy a big Saturday night, mate. We'll catch you tomorrow.

I will, mate. Cheers. Have a good one. There he is, George Rose from Pointsbet. What are you really gambling with? For free and confidential support, visit gamblinghelponline.org.au. So there he is, George Rose. Now, the continuous call team loves winter, don't we, boys? Cold nights at the footy. Love it. Ugg boots, hot meat pies. And, Gal, what's your favourite part of winter? Waking up from my Spinalese mattress and pillow. You're still cuddling your pillow? No.

No, I don't cut on my pillow. I sleep on it. Right. What about your mattress? You cut on your mattress? The mattress is unbelievable. I'd say every single time it conforms to my body. I wake up feeling refreshed. I haven't woken up. The last 12 months have been the best sleep I've had in probably 10 years. I reckon 10 years. This is good advertorial for you. Well done, mate.

You deserve the big back. What are you looking at me for? Because Harish hasn't got a mattress. He sleeps on the floor. Can you get Harish a mattress? He sleeps in a bed? What are you talking about? You'd have a Spinal Ease pillow though, wouldn't you? Yeah, I do have the pillow. I've got several of them. They're magnificent. He puts one between his legs. No, I can't believe that. They fulfil every nook and cranny in my bed. I'm with you, mate. The bed is humble. Just see this button on the bed. This button on the side of the bed is like magic. How many pillows do you sleep with, Boyd, you and your darling?

Just one pillow? Hang on. Can we turn that microphone back on, Harry? What's happening? Come on, Harry. The light's on. It's not working. That's what happens when you sleep on the floor. He's not sleeping on the floor, Daryl. Okay, fair enough. He's not sleeping on the floor. How many, boy? Just give me fingers. One or two? Two. Two pillows? You're back on now. What are you sleeping with? Are you one or two? Two. Two.

We've got Boydie back now. How many boys? I'm back. I'm back. No, I sleep with one, but when I'm away sleeping with the team and we've got our own beds, I cuddle a pillow. That's good. Well, you've got a wife to cuddle, haven't you? Yeah, it's hard to get mine. So do you cuddle your partner while you're in bed? Only at the start, and then when I want to go to sleep, it's... What about when you're trying to roll over? I do this...

Give them a little bit of an extra hug and roll. Just roll out. So you give them a little bit of an extra squeeze so they love you. Just roll out. Boys are beautiful, man. What about what he just said? I only cuddle her at the start. Then when I'm finished, I'll just want to roll over and go. You are the greatest boy. Gemma, isn't it? A what? Gemma. Gemma, yeah. Afternoon, Gemma. It'll be home soon, darling. She's a lucky lady.

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Damn it. How did I stuff that up? I meant to say the Bowman. I wouldn't have responded. Yeah, because you're rock solid, aren't you? I'm rock solid with you. I think it's only a matter of time before you find the love of your life. Thank you. Anyway, I recently made my return from a long-term knee injury and re-signed with the West Tigers, if you know who that is.

1-300-722-873. I recently made my return from a long-term knee injury and re-signed with the West Tigers. 1-300-722-873. You can go to the phones right now. And congratulations to Patrick at Huntley's Cove. You called about stitch-ups, told the story about the university college and putting Glad Wrap on the toilets. You've won the meat tray voucher worth $200.

Gee, old mate with the Navy stories missed out there. Oh, the dumpy level, that was the best. That was a good one. Anyway, the judges have decided that Patrick and Huntley's Cove is going to win that one. Who's the judge?

I don't know. They're both good, but they're W level. He's in Bathurst, so it's a bit hard to get the meat tray back. So that's all right. So anyway, there you are. Boydie, before you depart, let's get your tips, your thoughts on the footy anyway, because later tonight we've got the West Tigers taking on the Storm. Who do you like in this one? Are you thinking the Tigers will put up a fight or the Storm too good? They'll put up a fight, but I think Storm is going to be too good, mate. All right. So Storm too good in that one. And then later tonight, Seagulls and Cowboys. This should be a good game.

It will be. Tommy Turbo is back in the team, in the centres. So I think the lift that the Seagulls will get from that, I think they'll just get over the Cowboys. All right. So the Seagulls to win that one. Boydie, you've been brilliant, mate. We'll catch you again in the next few weeks. Good to have you back too. Good luck tomorrow with the Roosters. Thanks, guys. A big day celebrating that magnificent milestone for Cowboys.

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It's understood officers tracked a stolen car to the shopping centre. One male is in custody and they're still searching for a second. That from police. That's it for my contribution today. I'll be back with you tomorrow. Matt Thompson in after the news to bring you the action here at Leichhardt Oval. Bye for now.