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The SmartB Sports Update

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2 weeks ago

Episode 148 of SmartB Sports Update is filled with shock announcements, strong opinions, and a few stinging truths. Kicking things off, Kevin Walters stuns the NRL world, claiming he would’ve won the premiership had he stayed on as Broncos coach. Meanwhile, the ARLC takes a hardline stance, announcing plans to ban any NRL players defecting to R360 for 10 years, raising major questions around player movement and the league’s future. Elsewhere, the Tom Trbojevic contract stalemate is finally re...

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Episode 148 of SmartB Sports Update is filled with shock announcements, strong opinions, and a few stinging truths. Kicking things off, Kevin Walters stuns the NRL world, claiming he would’ve won the premiership had he stayed on as Broncos coach. Meanwhile, the ARLC takes a hardline stance, announcing plans to ban any NRL players defecting to R360 for 10 years, raising major questions around player movement and the league’s future. Elsewhere, the Tom Trbojevic contract stalemate is finally re...

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The SmartB Sports Update

#148 - Kevvie’s Claim, Ange Axed & Titmus Retires at 25 - The SmartB Sports Update Podcast

Episode 148 of SmartB Sports Update is filled with shock announcements, strong opinions, and a few stinging truths. Kicking things off, Kevin Walters stuns the NRL world, claiming he would’ve won the premiership had he stayed on as Broncos coach. Meanwhile, the ARLC takes a hardline stance, announcing plans to ban any NRL players defecting to R360 for 10 years, raising major questions around player movement and the league’s future. Elsewhere, the Tom Trbojevic contract stalemate is finally re...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 14 minutes

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#147 - Broncos Break Drought, Buzz Burned & Bellamy’s Big-Game Blues - The SmartB Sports Update Podcast

The drought is over! In Episode 147 of SmartB Sports Update, we celebrate the Brisbane Broncos' first NRL premiership in 19 years, after a commanding Grand Final win over the Storm. But the action didn’t stop at full-time—Jordan Riki and Reece Walsh took aim at Buzz Rothfield, mocking the journo in the aftermath of the club’s triumph, adding fuel to the fire of one of the game’s ongoing feuds. Elsewhere, Aaron Woods takes a swing at Gorden Tallis, firing back at old comments made about Michae...

4 weeks ago

8 minutes

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#146 - Mitchell Pearce’s Grand Final Preview: Lessons from Loss, Glory & Galvin v Sexton - SmartB Sports Update Podcast

In a blockbuster Grand Final edition of SmartB Sports Update, NRL premiership winner and State of Origin hero Mitchell Pearce joins us to break down everything you need to know ahead of the Storm v Broncos decider. From tactical matchups to pressure moments, Mitch brings firsthand experience of what it takes to reach — and win — a Grand Final. Pearce reflects on his own heartbreaking 2010 Grand Final loss and how it became the driving force behind his 2013 premiership victory with the Rooster...

1 month ago

1 hour 40 minutes

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#145 - Straight Set Shockers, Panthers Prodded & Rafter Rips Kyrgios - SmartB Sports Update

Episode 145 of SmartB Sports Update is all about straight sets, stinging shots, and simmering tensions across the footy finals and beyond. We start with a frustrated Ricky Stuart, who blows up in his press conference after the Raiders are bundled out of the finals in straight sets. Not far behind, the Bulldogs also crash out after a brutal thrashing at the hands of the Panthers. With preliminary finals heating up, the mind games have already begun—Reece Walsh fires a cheeky shot at Nathan Cle...

1 month ago

1 hour 10 minutes

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#144 - Bulldogs v Panthers Showdown, Dragons Cleanout & Ponting’s Viral Fake Out - SmartB Sports Update

Episode 142 of SmartB Sports Update delivers finals fever and controversy across the board! The stage is set for a blockbuster semi-final clash as Toby Sexton is named at halfback for the Bulldogs against the Panthers, in what could be a make-or-break moment for both teams. Meanwhile, the Raiders' strategic request to play their final on a Sunday spectacularly backfires after a crushing loss to the Broncos. Reece Walsh escapes suspension for a headbutt on Hudson Young, sparking debate around ...

1 month ago

1 hour 12 minutes

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#143 - Finals Favouritism, Sexton’s Recall & Alcaraz Wins the US Open - SmartB Sports Update

In Episode 143 of SmartB Sports Update, we dive into a week of shifting selections, strategic scheduling, and Grand Slam glory. Kicking off with big changes at Belmore, Toby Sexton is recalled to the Bulldogs' starting side, while Reed Mahoney is sensationally dropped, sending shockwaves through the squad as finals loom. Speaking of the finals, the NRL has copped heat for altering the schedule to favour the Raiders, raising questions about integrity and fairness. Meanwhile, Nicho Hynes finds ...

1 month ago

1 hour 14 minutes

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#142 - Finals Warnings, Dragons Drama & De Minaur’s Marathon Loss

In Episode 142 of SmartB Sports Update, we're charging into finals territory—with fireworks already flying. We kick things off with a heated Top 8 discussion, where the contenders are taking shape and the pretenders are about to be exposed. Justin Hodges fires a warning at the Bulldogs, predicting they’ll be found out in the finals, while Enari Tuala’s shock return to the team raises eyebrows after a patchy season. It wouldn’t be a week in the NRL without off-field chaos—Gehamat Shibasaki is ...

2 months ago

1 hour 17 minutes

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#141 - Coaching Chaos Rocks NRL: O’Brien Quits, Hasler Sacked - SmartB

Episode 141 of SmartB Sports Update unpacks a chaotic week across rugby league, tennis, and cricket. The Panthers raised eyebrows on Thursday night by resting 16 players in their shock loss to the Bulldogs, while the Newcastle Knights were rocked by head coach Adam O’Brien’s resignation. To make matters worse for the club, legend Andrew Johns declared he won’t be part of the rebuild effort. Down on the Gold Coast, turmoil hit the Titans as Des Hasler was sensationally sacked, sparking a bruta...

2 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes

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#140 - Manly Meltdown, DCE Retirement Talk & AFL’s Snoop Dogg Stunt - SmartB Sports Update

Episode 140 of SmartB Sports Update dives headfirst into a turbulent week across rugby league and the wider sports world. Things are reportedly turning sour at Manly, with multiple players said to have “issues” with head coach Anthony Seibold, while club legend Daly Cherry-Evans faces growing calls to retire amid a noticeable form slump. The Bulldogs are in the spotlight again as the Galvin vs Sexton debate reignites following another disappointing loss, and former NRL CEO David Gallop lifts ...

2 months ago

1 hour 16 minutes

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#139 - Dragons Re-Sign Flanagan, Mahoney Axed at Bulldogs, and Sinner’s Cincinnati Surge - SmartB Sports Update Podcast

Episode 139 of the SmartB Sports Update Podcast, recorded on August 15, 2025, explores a dramatic week in sports! The Dragons shockingly re-sign coach Shane Flanagan despite a lackluster season, while Sharks boss Craig Fitzgibbon faces scrutiny after a loss to the Dragons. Reed Mahoney is dropped as Bulldogs hooker, with Bailey Hayward stepping in. Anthony Watmough is reportedly leading a push to sack Manly’s Anthony Seibold, and doubts grow over the Roosters’ need for Daly Cherry-Evans. Mich...

2 months ago

1 hour 21 minutes

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#138 - Gould’s Galvin Awkwardness, Tigers’ Offensive Gesture Fallout, and Djokovic’s Cincinnati Exit - SmartB Sports Update Podcast

Episode 138 of the SmartB Sports Update Podcast, recorded on August 8, 2025, unpacks a wild week in sports! Phil Gould fumbles questions about Lachlan Galvin on 100% Footy, while Fox Sports sacks James Hooper following a drink driving charge. The Panthers face fines and a trainer suspension after a bizarre incident in their Titans clash. Wayne Bennett stuns by telling Lewis Dodd he’s free to leave the Rabbitohs. The Bulldogs name a teenager and Toby Sexton in their extended squad as cover for...

3 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes

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#137: Bulldogs vs. Manly Showdown, Bennett’s Wooden Spoon Snub, and Stokes’ Handshake Drama - SmartB Sports Update Podcast

Episode 137 of the SmartB Sports Update Podcast, recorded on August 1, 2025, dives into a blockbuster week in sports! We break down the high-stakes Bulldogs vs. Manly clash, dissecting key plays and what it means for both teams’ finals hopes. Wayne Bennett shuts down a reporter’s wooden spoon question with ice-cold silence, while Ricky Stuart defends Des Hasler, calling him a scapegoat and blasting Titans players for their lackluster effort. Benny Elias stirs controversy, vowing he’d “gang up...

3 months ago

1 hour 25 minutes

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#136 - Flanagan’s Ref Rant, Rabbitohs’ $2M Blunder, and Sinner’s Coaching U-Turn - SmartB Sports Update Podcast

Episode 136 of the SmartB Sports Update Podcast, recorded on July 25, 2025, dives into a tumultuous week in sports! Dragons coach Shane Flanagan points the finger at match officials after a loss to the Bulldogs, while question marks loom over the Bulldogs’ title credentials ahead of their clash with Manly. The Roosters’ gamble on Chad Townsend over Sandon Smith flops spectacularly, and the Rabbitohs’ signing of Lewis Dodd is slammed as a “$2 million mistake.” Des Hasler unleashes a scathing s...

3 months ago

1 hour 34 minutes

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#135: Galvin Takes Bulldogs’ Halfback Spot, Knights’ Drama Deepens, and Sinner-Swiatek’s Wimbledon Glory - SmartB Sports Update Podcast

Episode 135 of the SmartB Sports Update Podcast, recorded on July 18, 2025, tackles a massive week in sports! Lachlan Galvin seizes the Bulldogs’ halfback role, pushing Toby Sexton to the sidelines. James Hooper tears into the Knights over ongoing Adam O’Brien and Alex McKinnon controversies, while Dylan Brown reportedly rejected an early move to Newcastle. Concerns mount that Wests Tigers are overpaying for Jarome Luai’s lackluster impact. Calls grow for Laurie Daley’s sacking as NSW coach, ...

3 months ago

1 hour 17 minutes

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#134: Bulldogs’ Meltdown, Flanagan Media Storm, and Djokovic’s Wimbledon Dominance - SmartB Sports Update Podcast

Episode 134 of the SmartB Sports Update Podcast, powered by Optimum CBD and Garame Cleaning Co, is loaded with sports drama! Michael Ennis blasts the Bulldogs for “completely self-destructing” in their loss to the Broncos. Ricky Stuart fiercely defends Kyle Flanagan against harsh media treatment, while Gorden Tallis argues the coverage is fair. Benji Marshall hits back at critics after a fiery post-game presser. A New Zealand league reporter claims broadcast bosses sidelined her, sparking con...

4 months ago

1 hour 17 minutes

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#133 - Rabbitohs’ Slump, Galvin’s Tigers Sledge, and Slater’s Queensland Exit Rumors - SmartB Sports Update Podcast

Episode 133 of the SmartB Sports Update Podcast dives into a chaotic week in sports! Jonah Glover bolts from the Dragons to the Rabbitohs, citing a lack of opportunity behind Kyle Flanagan, as the Rabbitohs slide to second last on the ladder amid heavy criticism of their recruitment. The Tigers are accused of “giving up on the season” after releasing Tallyn Da Silva to the Eels, prompting Lachlan Galvin to sledge his former club on social media. Benji Marshall reportedly clashed with Adam Dou...

4 months ago

1 hour 33 minutes

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#132 - Slater’s Feud with Woods Escalates, Maroons’ Penalty Storm, and Djokovic’s Wimbledon Drama - SmartB Sports Update Podcast

Episode 132 of the SmartB Sports Update Podcast dives into a whirlwind of sports controversies! Billy Slater drags Paul Green’s death into his heated feud with Aaron Woods, while Blues fans fume as the Maroons are awarded the first nine penalties in Origin Game 2. Kyle Flanagan holds the Dragons’ halfback spot for their clash with the Eels, and Craig Fitzgibbon tears into the Sharks for blowing a lead against the Broncos. Manly’s frustration grows over the ongoing Daly Cherry-Evans saga, and ...

4 months ago

1 hour 23 minutes

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#131 - Flanagan’s Job on the Line, Bulldogs’ Halves Puzzle, and Australia’s WTC Final Loss - SmartB Sports Update Podcast

Episode 131 of the SmartB Sports Update Podcast dives into a fiery week in sports! Gorden Tallis warns that Shane Flanagan faces the sack if he doesn’t drop his son Kyle, while the Rabbitohs inexplicably fall to the Bulldogs despite all the odds in their favor. Toby Sexton shines, deepening the Bulldogs’ halves conundrum. Aaron Woods brands Queensland coach Billy Slater a “grub,” and Jarome Luai steps in for the injured Mitchell Moses in NSW’s Origin squad. Cooper Cronk slams Daly Cherry-Evan...

4 months ago

1 hour 25 minutes

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#130 - Galvin Shines for Bulldogs, DCE Axed from Maroons, and Alcaraz’s French Open Epic - SmartB Sports Update Podcast

Episode 130 of the SmartB Sports Update Podcast is packed with jaw-dropping moments! Lachlan Galvin makes a statement, coming off the bench to score in the Bulldogs’ win over the Eels. Queensland stuns fans by dropping captain Daly Cherry-Evans for Origin Game 2, with Ezra Mam’s controversial selection raising eyebrows. Shane Flanagan is speechless after the Dragons’ 50-point thrashing by the Dolphins, while Adam O’Brien slams Knights fans for booing the team at halftime. Benji Marshall unlea...

5 months ago

1 hour 27 minutes

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#129 - Galvin’s Bulldogs Debut, Gould-Chammas Clash, and Djokovic-Zverev Showdown - SmartB Sports Update Podcast

Episode 129 of the SmartB Sports Update Podcast, powered by Optimum CBD and Garame Cleaning Co, is a rollercoaster of sports drama! Lachlan Galvin is named in the Bulldogs’ squad as Toby Sexton holds the halfback spot, while Phil Gould and Michael Chammas ignite a fiery on-air spat following Chammas’ 100% Footy axing last month. Phil Rothfield tears into the Broncos’ “piss poor effort” against Manly, and Reece Walsh hits back at a radio presenter over Ezra Mam comments. Shockingly, QLD captai...

5 months ago

1 hour 27 minutes