We went deep for this one.

Across 90 minutes, the boys empty the esky on the entire 2025 season and set up our new 17-part mini series, where we’ll go team-by-team from Knights to Raiders and preview every club for 2026.

In Episode 22 we zoom out and talk big-picture footy:

 * 2025 Grand Final recap – key swings, clutch moments & the official Tinnie of the Decider
 * The Broncos’ run: did finishing 4th with a +172 diff actually undersell how good they were?
 * Did Reece Walsh just deliver the best Grand Final performance we’ve ever seen, or are we drunk on highlights?
 * Perth Bears 2027 – expansion chat, early signings, and who they have to throw the chequebook at next
 * Extended 21-man bench idea – concussion cover, rotation strategy and what it does to SuperCoach
 * Golden Boot debate – why Harry Grant got it, and why we reckon Dylan Brown was robbed
 * Rep footy wrap – Ashes + Pacific Nations Cup: standouts, storylines and surprise smokeys
 * ChatGPT’s 2026 crystal ball:
   Dally M Team of the Year & medal winner
   Biggest risers and fallers on the ladder
   Grand Final matchup & premiers prediction

From next episode we start the club-by-club run – one team per ep, from the Knights all the way up to the Raiders. If you’re riding the whole series with us, hit follow, sub, and crack a tinnie. 🍻

Tackles and Tinnies - Ep 22 - Grand Final Chaos, Perth Bears & Our Cooked 2026 Crystal Ball

The boys are back with a blockbuster ep — Ryan, Chris, and Adam (who officially finished 3rd in Australia 👑).

💬 Q&A with Adam:
– What worked, what didn’t, and the PODs that carried him home
– How much is a trade really worth?
– Do you trade hard early or stay conservative?
– The role of cash gen & when to pull the trigger on injured guns

⚔️ 2026 SuperCoach Chat:
– Must-buy players for next year
– Will we get Latrell and Turbo at CTW?
– Is it set-and-forget Payne Haas and Terrell May?
– The big hope: a flood of cheapies 💰

📋 Finals Week 2 Team Lists:
– Sharks vs Raiders: no changes from last week
– Panthers vs Bulldogs:
– Panthers: possibly getting Kenny back
– Bulldogs: Crichton on extended bench, Sexton to halfback, Xerri back to centre with Burton, Kikau named, Galvin into 5/8, Reed returns on the bench, Connor Tracey likely back to FLB if Crichton doesn’t play
– Verdict? The boys reckon the Bulldogs are cooked

Ryan’s dreaming of a storybook Broncos vs Panthers preliminary final (2023 GF rematch) if Penrith get through.

📊 SuperCoach Finals Week 1 Wrap:
– Ryan & Chris flex over Adam (finally beating him)
– Each position broken down, and yes, Ryan STILL refuses to put in Nicho Hynes (the Nico saga lives on).

🔥 Fan Question from Noah on TikTok:
“How was the Broncos game! Can they win it? Is Reece Walsh going to carry them there?”
– The boys compare Walsh’s purple patch to Turbo, Ben Barba, and even Jarryd Hayne 2009.
– Ryan says Walsh is on par already, Chris & Adam say he needs a grand final win to eclipse them.

It’s lessons, bold calls, and banter at its peak — you don’t want to miss this one.

🎧 Listen now: https://linktr.ee/tacklesandtinnies

Tackles and Tinnies - Finals W2 - E21: 🎙️ Fantasy Files Ep. 21 – Lessons from the GOAT, Finals Fever & Walsh vs Hayne Debate 🏉🔥

The regular season is done, and the boys are looking back at their biggest year yet.

💥 This Season in Review:

 * . He overtakes Chris and won’t let him forget it. Ryan’s Chirping (nothing new) 😏. He finishes with an all-time best rank of 836 and drops his highest-ever weekly score of 1826 in Round 27.
 * Chris Holding Strong 💪
   Cracks the Top 1K, finishing at 939 overall, proving consistency is key.
 * Jake Survives 😅
   Scrapes into the Top 17K, cops banter, but keeps swinging and promises to be better.

⚔️ Finals Footy Talk:
– Full breakdown of each finals game, lined up with Team List Tuesday.
– Ryan and Jake are riding with the Broncos, Chris is coping plenty of banter for wearing a Panthers hat after hopping off his Tigers.
– Debate heats up: Should Shark Park host finals with only 12k capacity? Ryan says no, Chris and Jake say yes — player advantage vs fan numbers. What are your thoughts? Drop them in the comments.

🐴 Titans Corner (of course):
The lads celebrate the Gold Coast avoiding the wooden spoon.
– Is AJ Brimson a centre now?
– Is Carter Gordon locked into the halves with JC?
Ryan beams like a proud dad.

📊 Strategy & Lessons Learned:
– Breaking down the new finals fantasy format: only two players per team, triple captain, double VC — play safe or swing for the fences?
– Chris stuns with his captaincy analysis, and Ryan is still buzzing over Walsh carrying him home.
– Key takeaways:
– Don’t pick good players in bad teams (unless they’re proven guns).
– Trades are priceless — is channelling your inner Money Man worth it early?

🔥 The boys wrap with a teaser for next week: Which proven guns are a must-have for 2026?

🎧 Listen now: https://linktr.ee/tacklesandtinnies

Tackles and Tinnies Presents - The Fantasy Files - Finals W1 - E20: Records, Finals & Money Man Lessons 🏉🔥

It’s the final week of the regular season and the boys are buzzing!

💥 This Week’s Highlights:

 * Chris on a High 🙌
   Wins his draft H2H final against Randall — and Ryan’s salty because he would’ve beaten him if not for that infamous one-point prelim loss. Still stings.
 * Ryan’s Mixed Bag 😅
   Lost to Adam in the local H2H final (hard to complain when Adam’s ranked #3 in the country 👑).
   But… he claimed victory in two other draft leagues, channelling his inner Money Man to cash in.
 * Team News Shockers 🚨
   Resting roulette? Forget it. The boys break down every game with big-name inclusions:
   – Panthers, Bulldogs, and Storm stars are suiting up
   – Cam Murray returns
   – Jahrome Hughes is back pulling strings
 * Titans Corner 🐴💛
   Ryan goes full proud dad mode over young gun Cooper Bai named on the bench, plus the exciting potential of Carter Gordon.
   Chris humours him… just.
 * Captaincy & Players to Watch 👑
   From safe picks to spicy PODs, the boys debate who’s worth the armband and who’s primed for a Round 27 explosion.

✨ Vibes are high, the banter is strong, and with trades all but gone, it’s one last ride before finals footy begins.

🎧 Listen now: https://linktr.ee/tacklesandtinnies [https://linktr.ee/tacklesandtinnies?utm_source=chatgpt.com]

Tackles and Tinnies Presents: The Fantasy Files - Fantasy Files R27 – E19: Finals Glory, Titans Pride & Last Dance of the Regular Season 🏉🔥

Ryan and Chris are back with another rollercoaster ep — highs, lows, chirps, and plenty of laughs.

💥 This Week’s Highlights:

 * Chris’ Mixed Bag 🎢
   Headed to the draft grand final in the local league, but copped a minor red arrow. Still hanging strong in the Top 1K in Australia 👏.
 * Ryan’s Week of Glory (and Pain)
   Captained Reece Walsh for 147 points (yes, he’s insufferable again 😂).
   Lost his draft grand final by one point 💔 but made it into two other draft grand finals.
   Climbed to rank 1497 overall with one trade left.
   Oh, and he beat Chris in their H2H class final — now facing Adam in the grand final, who just happens to be ranked #4 in the country. Massive uphill climb.
 * Draft Strategy & Trade Targets
   The boys break down smart finals moves, players of interest, and how to attack the run home.
 * Captaincy Choices 🎯
   Plenty of debate, but one thing’s clear: the lads are still glazing Turbo’s 180 — and loving every second of it.
 * Titans Talk 🐴➡️🐯
   With new coach Josh Hannay coming in, Ryan’s stoked about the fresh start.
   But will it be enough to change Fifita’s heart?
   Do Tino and JC stay? The boys weigh up what the Gold Coast’s future looks like.

💬 The banter is strong, the chirps are flying, and finals footy is here.

🎧 Listen now: https://linktr.ee/tacklesandtinnies

Tackles And Tinnies Presents: The Fantasy Files - R26 - E18: Draft Glory, Turbo Glazing, & Titans Shake-Up

Chris and Ryan are flying high after another cracking week in SuperCoach!

 * Ryan’s Chirping Again 🐦 – Reece Walsh went nuclear with a 155, and of course, Ryan had the (very smug) captaincy on him.
 * Chris’ Highs & Lows – Nicko Hynes delivered as captain, but the heartbreak came with selling his beloved Scott Drinkwater… only for Turbo to flop.
 * Head-to-Head Finals Showdown ⚔️ – The boys face off this week in their own league finals, so the banter (and the stakes) couldn’t be higher.
 * Draft Strategy Chat – Is matchup hunting against struggling teams (like Ryan’s beloved Titans) the real key to finals glory?
 * Penalty Rub of the Green 🚨 – Chris digs into which teams are receiving or conceding the most penalties… and the results might surprise you.
 * All the Regular Segments – Captains, trades, players of interest, and some classic footy banter.

It’s another jam-packed Fantasy Files — full of laughs, rivalry, and SuperCoach chaos.

🎧 Listen now: https://linktr.ee/tacklesandtinnies

Tackles and Tinnies Presents: Fantasy Files Ep. 17: Head-to-Head Finals, Titans Slaps & Captaincy Wins

Gary kicks off Physio Corner with a deep dive into Latrell Mitchell’s back injury — a pinched nerve that’s been the talk of the NRL. From how it impacts his footy to what the rehab looks like, Gary breaks it all down in a way every fan can understand.

This 5-minute pod covers:

 * 🏉 How a pinched nerve affects performance on the field
 * 😣 Latrell’s symptoms and what they mean for his game
 * 🛠️ Rehab insights and the road to recovery
 * ⏱️ Realistic return-to-play timeline

Oh, and did we mention Gary’s delivering this while on his honeymoon in Greece? 🇬🇷🍷 Big commitment to the pod, big love for the listeners.

🎧 Tune in now and get smarter about the game you love:
👉 https://linktr.ee/tacklesandtinnies

Physio Corner Ep. 2: Latrell Mitchell’s Back Injury Explained

Ryan & Chris are back to break down all things NRL SuperCoach as we roll into Round 24 — and nothing is off-limits.

💥 This Week’s Talking Points:

 * 📋 Team List Tuesday Chaos – Broncos hammy troubles, Titans fluttering, and more selection shake-ups.
 * 🏆 H2H Finals Heartbreak – Ryan was winning pre-updates… but post-updates? The drop from Top 1% ➡ Top 2% has him fuming (and you can imagine the complaining).
 * 🎯 Captaincy Calls – Ryan’s on a mission to drag Chris onto the Turbo bandwagon. Will he succeed?
 * 😬 Teddy Regrets – The boys AGAIN didn’t slap the VC or C on James Tedesco… and he went for 189. Pain.

From clutch trade chat to banter-fuelled blow-ups, this one’s packed with finals energy and plenty of laughs.

🎧 Listen now: https://linktr.ee/tacklesandtinnies

Tackles and Tinnies Presents: The Fantasy Files - R24 - E16: Hamstring Havoc, Finals Fever & Turbo Temptations 🏉🔥

Ryan and Chris are flying high — both now sitting pretty in the Top 1%, and the ego is fully unlocked.
Ryan’s officially moved on from the Dylan Edwards non-captain trauma, thanks to a brilliant call to slap the C on Reece Walsh.
Chris? Quietly smug.
Adam? Still climbing — now ranked 8th in the country — and the boys continue to glaze him respectfully from a distance.

💥 Here’s what’s packed into this week’s pod:

🏆 Top 1% Club
– Ryan's redemption arc: from reverse trade hell to Walsh glory
– Are they peaking too early… or just getting started?

🧠 Herbie Goes Down — Now What?
– Hamstring heartbreak: Hold, punt, or pray?
– Do you go sideways to a POD… or throw the dice on upside?

🕶️ POD Watch
– Taine Tuipiki: legit option or one-week wonder?
– Turbo back at fullback — flashback or false hope?
– Is Payne Haas a must-have again for finals?

👑 Adam Watch
– Currently sitting 8th in Australia
– The boys continue to ride his coattails and manifest greatness

🔥 Head-to-Head Finals Chat
– All-in now? Or wait it out if you're Top 4?
– Looping tips, risk strategies, and trade timing when finals are on the line

🎤 Titans Therapy Time
– Ryan needs emotional support after the Cbus robbery
– The Panthers trainer incident that blocked Jayden Campbell's conversion attempt
– Was the $50K fine worth the 2 points? Let the listeners decide
– The bunker butchered it again — what’s going on?

🙏 Sign Jayden Campbell Already
– Ryan’s plea to Titans HQ: lock him in long-term
– Future Dally M? He’s THAT guy.

🧢 Captaincy Chat
– It feels like a rare consensus this week… or is it?
– Who do the listeners trust with the armband?

🩺 Physio Corner Shoutout
– Gary’s injury deep dives are live!
– Go watch Physio Corner Ep.1 for expert insights on shoulder dislocations and recovery timelines
– Soft tissue? Big issues. Don’t miss it.

🎧 It’s top-tier footy chat, strategy for finals, Herbie heartbreak, and a full Titans therapy session — welcome to Fantasy Files Round 22.

👉 Listen here [https://linktr.ee/tacklesandtinnies]

Tackles and Tinnies Presents: The Fantasy Files - R23 - E15: The Glaze, The Groins & The Great Titans Robbery

It’s a short, sharp, and spicy Fantasy Files this week as Ryan sits down with Adam — currently ranked 15th in Australia 😳 — and let’s just say, Adam’s doing ALL the chirping.

Ryan wants to know: Can Adam actually finish #1 by season’s end?
Adam? Confident. Calm. And not short on smug energy.

⚔️ Inside the 23-minute pod blast:
– The art of not trading — if you can field 18, HOLD
– Ryan eyeing off a Reece Walsh trade… but will he flick injured Jahrome Hughes?
– Adam’s captaincy plan: risky, safe, or straight genius?
– Trade targets, leftover PODs, and damage control with minimal moves left

🎧 Quick listen. Big stakes. Plenty of sledging.
Can Adam go all the way? And will Ryan survive another week?

👉 Listen now [https://linktr.ee/tacklesandtinnies]

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Tackles and Tinnies Presents: The Fantasy Files Ep 14 - R22: The Return of the King

Welcome to Tackles & Tinnies — the weekly NRL podcast that mixes footy breakdowns with banter, bold calls, and a few cold ones.

Join Ryan, Gary, and a rotating crew of SuperCoach tragics, die-hard fans, and rugby league realists as they rip into the latest round, break news before it’s news, and hand out the iconic Tinnie Awards — from the Golden Tinnie to the Bloke Who Needs One.

🔥 Regular Segments:

 * Cap or Fact: Predicting the round’s chaos
 * Physio Corner: Injury updates & rehab red flags
 * Tinnie Takes: Where outrageous claims are poured fresh
 * SuperCoach SOS: Picks, punts & panic trades

Whether you're riding a high after your team’s win or drowning in another rebuild, this is the pod for NRL fans who love their footy and a bit of fizz.

🎧 Weekly drops. Magic Round energy all year.
🎯 Follow the madness here → https://linktr.ee/tacklesandtinnies

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