May 1/2022
- Part 1 - The big Rugby League news this week was that David Fifita will stay at the Titans. This backflip was credited to a $4 packet of biscuits. The Monte Carlo - The Rugby league biscuit!
- Part 2 - The big Rugby League news this week was that David Fifita will stay at the Titans. This backflip was credited to a $4 packet of biscuits. The Monte Carlo - The Rugby league biscuit!
- Part 1 - Rugby League nigglers are an important aspect of the game. Roy & HG discuss the great nigglers, like Josh Reynolds, Michael Ennis and now, Reed Mahoney. Are nigglers grubs? Or is the niggler and grub two different beasts?
- Part 2 - Rugby League nigglers are an important aspect of the game. Roy & HG discuss the great nigglers, like Josh Reynolds, Michael Ennis and now, Reed Mahoney. Are nigglers grubs? Or is the niggler and grub two different beasts?
- Part 1 - Gus Gould this week was fined $20,000 for speaking his mind, the bunker are idiots! Roy and HG discuss the fine line Gus walks being both a club CEO and a commentator. Leave Gus alone and get on with the business of Rugby League.
- Part 2 - Gus Gould this week was fined $20,000 for speaking his mind, the bunker are idiots! Roy and HG discuss the fine line Gus walks being both a club CEO and a commentator. Leave Gus alone and get on with the business of Rugby League.
- Part 1 - Rugby League has seen more rule changes in the last couple of years, than anytime in history. Although, with change can come negative side effects, like cynical disrupters in the drop zone.
- Part 2 - Rugby League has seen more rule changes in the last couple of years, than anytime in history. Although, with change can come negative side effects, like cynical disrupters in the drop zone.
- Part 1 - Who is the true King of Rugby League? Most would say King Wally Lewis, but the way Gutho is playing, of course as fullback, kicker, shapes up in the front row and runs it out the back for a dipsy doodle. He's certainly in line to be the next Emperor of Parramatta[...]
- Part 2 - Who is the true King of Rugby League? Most would say King Wally Lewis, but the way Gutho is playing, of course as fullback, kicker, shapes up in the front row and runs it out the back for a dipsy doodle. He's certainly in line to be the next Emperor of Parramatta[...]
- Part 1 - To revive rugby league in the bush, we need a fiasco. A round robin series of City vs Country matches. Like Isaah Yeo, Roy and HG talk up the positive attributes of having a great competition like this.
- Part 2 - To revive rugby league in the bush, we need a fiasco. A round robin series of City vs Country matches. Like Isaah Yeo, Roy and HG talk up the positive attributes of having a great competition like this.
- Roy & HG discuss the "pathway" that the Man of Feathers, Peter V'landys could have travelled if he wasn't diverted from a life of crime. He would have fallen in with the wrong crowd, like the Channel 7's Spotlight people and done a tonne of washing powder or sold it.
- Roy & HG discuss the "pathway" that the Man of Feathers, Peter V'landys could have travelled if he wasn't diverted from a life of crime. He would have fallen in with the wrong crowd, like the Channel 7's Spotlight people and done a tonne of washing powder or sold it.
- Part 1 - The AFL and NRL clubs are employing drug counsellors to counsel the players who are in danger of three strikes, you're out rule. Roy & HG discuss which rules trump which other laws? For example, does ACT decimalisation laws trump the NRL code for using drugs in the sport. Some would say[...]
- Part 2 - The AFL and NRL clubs are employing drug counsellors to counsel the players who are in danger of three strikes, you're out rule. Roy & HG discuss which rules trump which other laws? For example, does ACT decimalisation laws trump the NRL code for using drugs in the sport. Some would say[...]
- PART 2 - With the National housing crisis dominating the news headlines, this is a problem felt, not only around the world, but in sport as well. High-rise racecourses and stables, is this the way of the future? Join Roy & HG on a quest to find the cutting edge of sports thinking.
- PART 1 - With the National housing crisis dominating the news headlines, this is a problem felt, not only around the world, but in sport as well. High-rise racecourses and stables, is this the way of the future? Join Roy & HG on a quest to find the cutting edge of sports thinking.
- Rampaging Roy Slaven and HG Nelson cast a collective eye over the world of sport.
- Rampaging Roy Slaven and HG Nelson cast a collective eye over the world of sport.
- Rampaging Roy Slaven and HG Nelson cast a collective eye over the world of sport.
- Rampaging Roy Slaven and HG Nelson cast a collective eye over the world of sport.
- Rampaging Roy Slaven and HG Nelson cast a collective eye over the world of sport.
- Rampaging Roy Slaven and HG Nelson cast a collective eye over the world of sport.
- “A kid with a betting account could make a fortune by the time they’re 11”. Roy and HG believe it’s never to young to train the next generation of punters.
- How did five jockeys destroy an Air BnB during a Covid lockdown party? Roy and HG discuss the possibilities.
- At the height of our trade war with China, amateur diplomats Roy and HG proposed expanding the AFL into China to soothe tensions.
- Why allow sports fields to lie idle during Covid? Weekend agriculturalists Roy and HG have the solution.
- Not often that Isaac Newton comes into the conversation. But here we are.
- In 2022 the number 11 was ubiquitous. It dominated The Bludge all year. Hear how the Cult of Eleven began.
- HG’s viewing habits lead to a suggestion for a unique broadcast model.
- When a NSW surf club bans nudity in their change rooms, Roy and HG propose ‘changing behind the towel’ lessons in schools.
- Roy and HG believe to bring car manufacturing back to Australia it needs to lean into our legends. Bring on ‘The Winx’; Sydney to Goulburn in 20 minutes.
- Never short of ideas to prop up rugba league, Roy and HG outline their four point plan to save the game in the bush.
- Roy and HG are moved by the story of a struggling rugby league player living out of his car before he’s offered unique accommodation..
- “People love a terrific hit.” New rules designed to improve rugby league didn’t pass the pub test on The Bludge.
- Who wants to billet an athlete? Roy and HG propose a future model for the unloved Games.
- Home churches and backyard baptisms – a new tax write off for Rugby League players?
- Rampaging Roy Slaven and HG Nelson cast a collective eye over the world of sport.
- Sporting fans around the world and across different sporting genres have butchered songs like "Sweet Caroline" for donkeys. Roy and HG ponded the songs Rugby League should take to Vegas. "Happy Together" by the Turtles, came up as a big favourite.. so far. We've got one chance to get this Vegas thing right people, what song do[...]
- Australian sport is in a bit of a funk at the moment. The Chocolate Wallabies and the men's cricket team are basket cases in their respective World Cups. This gave an opportunity for Roy & HG to swing their focus to other sports, like the sport of gambling. The Everest was on! Nothing like celebrating[...]
- Rampaging Roy Slaven and HG Nelson cast a collective eye over the world of sport.
- The BIG dance weekend is here! For both codes. Roy and HG lose their minds discussing all the stories in the lead up to the whistle. Vegas is still on their radar, Adam Reynolds - Captain/Coach of the year at the Dally M's, the refs - can they be trusted and KISS, the band, not some toilet incident.[...]
- The Old Gold fruit and nut Wallabies are a basket case! They couldn't win a free spin on the pokies. What are they gunna do? Roy & HG have decided to burn a stick for them and have asked you all to burn sticks as well, but only under controlled stick burning regulations. Go somewhere it[...]
- Everybody knows Lowes fashion warehouse here in Australia. It's great! Great clothing. Well apparently there's a Lowe's in America. It's business is in home improvements, hammers, nails, racks, spanners, etc. The start of the Rugby league season next year in Vegas, represents a fantastic opportunity for commercial partnerships, Lowes meet Lowe's.
- It was suggested from Greg this week of a "Pig Shooting Round". Roy and HG thought, to help out the Government by combining this with Tanya Plibersek's problem with feral cats. Bring in your pig snouts to prove how many pigs you shot and maybe help out with the cats? It could also be useful for the[...]
- There's enough madness in Rugby League, let alone Sport. THE MADNESS HAS TO STOP! Everything from smoking dope in the stands at Flushing Meadows, amateur athletes retiring because of cost of living pressures to the mould and disrepair happening at Shark park. Mitch Marsh and the Aussie T20 team made the madness stop, STATE OF MADNESS[...]
- The NRL's policy on recreational drug use is about to be thrust into the spotlight. Something that bong heads don't like. There's been some limited research that cannabis may help prevent concussion or the after effects, but there hasn't been enough research done. Due to the war on drugs! Medicinal cannabis is neural protective! Exciting discovery for Rugby League!
- The NSW Minister for Agriculture is on the hunt for Feral Pig Coordinator. Sound like you? Combine that with using the $200 Million dollars pledged by the Prime Minister to women's sport and we could really get the feral pig problem under control. Roy & HG discussed painting a number on each pig, shoot a[...]
- Roy and HG have been arguing for years that kids and gambling DO mix. More children at the races, maybe schools could organise excursions? It teaches children probability and mathematics in preparation for life as an adult. It shows the kids what a winner looks like...me.
The master of midfield mayhem Rampaging Roy Slaven and the leading light of long shots HG Nelson cast a collective eye over the world of sport.
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