Episodes

  • The Super League War - Epilogue

    The Super League War - Epilogue
    May 21 2024

    In the final episode of our in-depth investigation of The Super League War, we look ahead at what came next for the newly formed NRL and survey the terrain of the postwar Rugby League landscape*. Then, we examine the legacy of Super League and celebrate the stories and characters who have shaped our series. Finally, we pay sincere tribute to the listeners who have come along for the ride.


    Be sure to join us to celebrate one last time at our wrap party, Saturday June 8: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/897010561737?aff=oddtdtcreator


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    58 mins
  • Two Tribes II with Steve Mascord

    Two Tribes II with Steve Mascord
    May 7 2024
    In our penultimate Super League episode we are thrilled to welcome back Steve Mascord to discuss our parallel Super League journeys, the legacy of 1997 and much more. ANyone who hasn't yet got a copy of Two Tribes can go to www.haroldhoarder.com and enter the code "rugby league digest" for a special discount offer. And don't forget to register for our Super League Wrap Party on Saturday June 8: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/897010561737?aff=oddtdtcreator

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • The Super League War - Chapter 40 - Peace

    The Super League War - Chapter 40 - Peace
    Apr 4 2024
    After three years of backroom deals, broken contracts, court cases, public sniping, and the splitting of the competition, peace was finally declared, and the National Rugby League was born. In our final chapter, we look at the rocky road to peace throughout 1997, covering every false start, potshot, rejected peace proposal, and, finally, the meeting that saw the game come together and the road to rationalisation begin.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Adelaide Rams with Guy Wilson

    Adelaide Rams with Guy Wilson
    Jan 2 2024
    Michael is joined by our long time Adelaide correspondent Guy Wilson to discuss the rise and demise of the Rams, Rugby League in South Australia before and after and the case for a return to big time Rugby League in Adelaide.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Super League War - Chapter 39 - Crushed

    The Super League War - Chapter 39 - Crushed
    Dec 21 2023
    In this episode we discuss the demise of the Reds, Crushers and Chargers, troubling economic realities, transit lounges, the "original sin" of 1995 mass-expansion, gifting Perth to rugby union, the Crushers’ surprisingly good start, Packer the (off)white knight, packed lunches, throwing open the gates, winning their last ever game, failed merger plans, the great Rugby League man Eric Cox, players getting shafted and much more!

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • The Super League War - Chapter 38- Steel City Miracles (Part 2)

    The Super League War - Chapter 38- Steel City Miracles (Part 2)
    Dec 4 2023
    Our extended recap of all the on-field action in 1997 concludes with the Newcastle Knights historic grand final win over Manly. We trace the Knights' road to glory, Joey's redemption arc, the convoy of Sid Foggs willing them to victory, Chief's leadership masterclass, that famous last second win, the insane scenes that followed in Newcastle, and much, much more!

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • The Super League War - Chapter 38 - Steel City Miracles (Part 1)

    The Super League War - Chapter 38 - Steel City Miracles (Part 1)
    Oct 31 2023
    In this long awaited episode we discuss Newcastle's mining history, identity as the steel city, BHP's closure, the tragic Newcastle earthquake, the miners' strike, seige mentality as a cultural feauture, Barabara Davis and the Aussies for the ARL, vitriol towards the Hunter Mariners, mascot mayhem, stadium wars, merger discussions, further Graham Murray appreciation, and much, much more!

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • The Super League War - Chapter 37 - It's My Game (Part 3)

    The Super League War - Chapter 37 - It's My Game (Part 3)
    Sep 13 2023
    In this concluding episode of 'The Optus Cup', we discuss the 1997 RLW Player's Poll, shorts fuses of the era, an odd but pleasantly competitive finals system, knee-jerk calls to implement the video ref, Nick Kosef vs the Johns family, Tony Butterfield vs Terry Hill, some pre grand final Darren Albert magic, a Craig Field game-winner, some cruel injuries, suspension mayhem, and much more!

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    54 mins