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Magic Round Mayhem (R9): Cleary's Comeback, Sharks' Controversy & Bennett's Blow-Up
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Magic Round 2025 was nothing short of spectacular! In this episode of Tackles & Tinnies, we unpack:
- Nathan Cleary's dazzling performance leading the Panthers to victory
- The contentious call in Sharks vs. Eels that's dividing fans
- Wayne Bennett's fiery critique following the Rabbitohs' heavy loss
- Our coveted Tinnie Awards: Celebrating the best and calling out the rest
Tune in for expert analysis, player reactions, and all the NRL action you crave.
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Transcript
Opening & Magic Round Experience
00:00:04
Tackles and Tinnies
It's tradition now, Tackles and Tinnies listeners, gotta do the crack of the old solo zero sugar can. Welcome back guys, post Magic Round, we are episode 12 of the our main podcast.
00:00:17
Tackles and Tinnies
Gazzy, I carried the team for us at Magic Round, mate. It was an absolute slugfest for the three days, but it was a hell a lot of fun. But more importantly, mate, how are you first?
00:00:28
Tackles and Tinnies
Well,
00:00:29
Gary Yeh
I'm good. I'm good. i was just thinking just before i was getting ready for the podcast. i was like, holy dooly. Like what is it? Eight 30 at night. And it's quite cold. Hey,
00:00:38
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah, man. got the Suns out, guns out, baby.
00:00:39
Gary Yeh
I've had to put on a jacket. yes so You still in your singlet.
00:00:41
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah.
00:00:43
Gary Yeh
Strong as ever. But I've been really
AFL Coverage & Magic Round Reflection
00:00:46
Gary Yeh
good. I've been really good. I've been doing a bit of AFL coverage for the Carrara Saints boys. And tonight there's a couple of injuries. So keeps me busy.
00:00:56
Gary Yeh
But...
00:00:56
Tackles and Tinnies
were you looking at today with the injuries?
00:00:59
Gary Yeh
A couple of ankles. So like ankles and also knees, kind of this patellofemoral joint kind of pain.
00:01:00
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah.
00:01:07
Gary Yeh
One of the guys are experiencing one of the forwards in AFL. But yeah, it's it's nice to kind of chat to the boys and then see what's going on, give them a bit a rehab plan.
00:01:17
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah, it's pretty good, like obviously with the a sporting team, which is pretty sick. A lot of people would kill for that sort of gig. So awesome, mate.
00:01:24
Gary Yeh
Yeah.
00:01:24
Tackles and Tinnies
It's good for you. Mate, Magic Round, Friday last week. It was pretty much just like going up, going up, going up. Got to Saturday. I'm starting to plateau. Sunday was just downhill real quick.
00:01:38
Tackles and Tinnies
haven't got the stamina like I used to do back in my mid-20s, but I did have a good – I had a good crack.
00:01:39
Gary Yeh
and that
00:01:43
Gary Yeh
Yeah.
00:01:45
Tackles and Tinnies
And the boys, we had a great time. Like the atmosphere, just going along Caxon, just Brisbane was just vibing.
00:01:51
Gary Yeh
oh
00:01:53
Tackles and Tinnies
It was just sick to see everyone just in a good mood.
00:01:53
Gary Yeh
Would have been amazing.
00:01:56
Tackles and Tinnies
Like I didn't see anyone, like no tiffs, no one being arseholes to one another. Everyone was just having fun. Yeah, a bit of banter with any – you go around just on the street, just chirping to the opposition's jersey. Yes, the random chance.
00:02:10
Gary Yeh
Yeah.
00:02:12
Tackles and Tinnies
We'll get into match review soon. I'll go through some of my perspectives of the games.
00:02:14
Gary Yeh
and
00:02:15
Tackles and Tinnies
But, mate, it was unreal.
00:02:18
Gary Yeh
That's so good.
00:02:18
Tackles and Tinnies
Listen, it's whoever gets a chance.
00:02:18
Gary Yeh
What was the highlight?
00:02:20
Tackles and Tinnies
The highlight.
00:02:21
Gary Yeh
Highlight for you?
00:02:22
Tackles and Tinnies
Oh, I think there's a bit of a cop-out, but the whole experience, like being the first one ever for me, it was unreal. But I think spending time with the boys, just talking shit about footy for eight games, like that's something you don't get to do all the time.
00:02:35
Gary Yeh
Yeah.
00:02:37
Tackles and Tinnies
But
00:02:38
Gary Yeh
Yeah.
Favorite Games & Next Year's Plans
00:02:38
Tackles and Tinnies
I'll may as well give my favorite game.
00:02:38
Gary Yeh
yeah
00:02:40
Tackles and Tinnies
I think the Warriors-Cowboys game was probably my favorite game. Like the atmosphere from the Waz fans were just unreal. And obviously being a Queensland team as well, we had a bit more of the Queensland supporters going for them as well.
00:02:52
Tackles and Tinnies
So absolute packed out stadium.
00:02:54
Gary Yeh
yeah Oh, yeah.
00:02:55
Tackles and Tinnies
And then probably the runner-up game has to be the Storm Raiders with that overtime game. So, so lucky.
00:03:01
Gary Yeh
Yeah.
00:03:02
Tackles and Tinnies
was sitting on the, I think, the southern side of the stadium. But regardless, Suofar Longo made the break down the wing, kicked a pappy, and then that was right in front of us.
00:03:11
Gary Yeh
Oh.
00:03:13
Tackles and Tinnies
We were in row eight at that stage. And then when the they switched sides, then we had the KO Weeks chip and chase right in front on the 77th minute for the match-winning play, essentially, which was unreal.
00:03:16
Gary Yeh
Yeah.
00:03:26
Tackles and Tinnies
is That sort like made the weekend. Awesome cap off, obviously, even in the wet. So you've got to take that where you can. But, yeah, mate, magic round next year, mate. Lock you in. I'm telling Sezi, you're coming. 100%.
00:03:39
Gary Yeh
We're doing street interviews. We're getting the whole crew together. There's going to a lot of banter, a lot of fun.
00:03:43
Tackles and Tinnies
kind of a
00:03:45
Gary Yeh
It sounds like a lot of fun, Ms. Head, right?
00:03:48
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah, mate, it was good.
00:03:48
Gary Yeh
It's good to hear.
00:03:50
Tackles and Tinnies
Tackles and Tinnies listeners, I was all planning on getting some interviews, but I think I got a bit carried away on the the Tinnies for the first two nights. And then Sunday, I was just a shell of myself.
00:04:00
Tackles and Tinnies
But hey, all a part of the fun. Next year, Gaz is going to help pick up the slack.
00:04:07
Tackles and Tinnies
ah
00:04:07
Gary Yeh
Great Northern's going to sponsor us next year as well, Rye.
00:04:11
Tackles and Tinnies
Oh, yeah, I'll take i'll take anyone. Any any beer companies you're listening right now, hit us up.
Injury Updates & Player Returns
00:04:18
Tackles and Tinnies
So, Gazzy, Physio Corner this week.
00:04:21
Tackles and Tinnies
What's happening?
00:04:23
Gary Yeh
Yeah, let's get straight into it. So the latest in the injury front heading into round 10. We'll start with the Titans, but a tough break for David Fafita. He's going under the knife for ankle surgery and he's going to be for about a month.
00:04:37
Gary Yeh
I'm sure you're going to cover it later. But with David Fafita at the moment, right, he's not doing too well. He's getting dropped into reserve grade. But the bright side, we do have JC, Jaden Campbell, coming back earlier than expected. So, yeah, this round, is very exciting.
00:04:54
Gary Yeh
It's great timing, yeah, because Tom Weaver out with a concussion.
00:04:55
Tackles and Tinnies
much make me.
00:05:00
Gary Yeh
So, with the halves, it's very, very much needed for the Titans. When we look over to the Warriors, DWZ is finally good to go.
00:05:12
Gary Yeh
he's busted wrist has been keeping him out, but now he's a lot better. Roger, Tuvasa Shek, he's not far off either.
00:05:22
Gary Yeh
think a couple more weeks. And then Edward Cosey, Ali Latua, and Rocco Berry, they're all sidelined as well with various injuries.
00:05:33
Tackles and Tinnies
Yep.
00:05:34
Gary Yeh
Zach Lomax for the Eels. He's targeted round 11, right? Which is exciting.
00:05:39
Tackles and Tinnies
Yep. Huge.
00:05:40
Gary Yeh
big Big time player, yeah, for the Eels. that's just in time for the Blues supporters.
00:05:46
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah. Well, think, mate, if he gets through at least next week's game, I think he's going to be a lock.
00:05:47
Gary Yeh
is
00:05:53
Gary Yeh
Yeah. Yeah.
00:05:54
Tackles and Tinnies
but Same with Brian Totto.
00:05:54
Gary Yeh
long Locked in.
00:05:55
Tackles and Tinnies
Brian Totto plays this weekend and then next week the Panthers got the bye.
00:05:55
Gary Yeh
Yeah.
00:05:59
Tackles and Tinnies
So I'm pretty sure both of those players are obviously going to want put a performance in
00:06:04
Gary Yeh
Yep. And a quick sidebar, that it's getting to State of Origin too, isn't it? Like it's end of May, first game.
00:06:10
Tackles and Tinnies
Mate.
00:06:12
Gary Yeh
can feel it in the air.
00:06:12
Tackles and Tinnies
Crazy, bro.
00:06:14
Gary Yeh
It's great.
00:06:15
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah, man.
00:06:17
Gary Yeh
Can't wait. To the Panthers, good news. Brian To'o's back. Mitch Kenny and Brad Schneider are returning too, so they're going to be solid, the Panthers.
00:06:30
Gary Yeh
Manley's getting some key players back with Jake Tobuyevich and Jason Saab, which are both set to play this week. So good news for Manley.
00:06:39
Tackles and Tinnies
Yep. yep
00:06:41
Gary Yeh
Down to south, Latrell Mitchell returned from suspension, which is great. Jamie Humphries is back, so that's also huge. And then the hooker, Peter Mamazoulis, he dislocated his elbow, but we're still waiting on scans to see how long he's out for.
00:06:57
Tackles and Tinnies
yeah
00:06:59
Gary Yeh
And then the storm, Harry Grant, he's close to returning, but no timeline yet. Will Warbrick, he's still recovering from a nasty concussion, so little bit more time for Will.
00:07:10
Tackles and Tinnies
That's crazy. Yeah, it's been three plus weeks now with Warbrick being out, which is yeah quite scary, obviously.
00:07:14
Gary Yeh
Yeah.
00:07:18
Gary Yeh
Yep. Yep. He's gone for, he would have had more of a high grade concussion. and probably just doing the medical checks before he returns. The Sharks, they've had a rough week.
00:07:31
Gary Yeh
Hiradi, he's out four to six weeks with a knee injury. And Dykes as well. He's out for the season with the torn patella.
00:07:39
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah.
00:07:40
Gary Yeh
It's tough for him because he's only just come back from an ACL. So, yeah, hopefully Dykes, he's doing all right. But, yeah, out for the season.
00:07:50
Gary Yeh
finally, we've got the Dolphins. They're down a few troops. JMK, Jeremy Marshall, he's got a nasty leg gash, which has reopened.
00:08:00
Gary Yeh
and He's out for a while. Max Plath and Syfidi are also on the sidelines for the Dolphins. But that pretty much covers injury injuries for this round and
NRL Expansion & Scheduling Challenges
00:08:10
Gary Yeh
Physio Corner, but a couple of casualties and hopefully less this week.
00:08:11
Tackles and Tinnies
Yep.
00:08:17
Tackles and Tinnies
Fingers crossed, mate. And as you said, it's good to see some boys returning to the field. Like DWZ, he's an absolute dynamo out there the Warriors and probably got one of the best hairdos in the entire game. So maybe give some extra bonus points there.
00:08:31
Gary Yeh
Yeah.
00:08:32
Tackles and Tinnies
But I have also heard that ah RTS is on the extended bench, could be a smoky to play this weekend, is cool and great news. I think probably the biggest one... is Brian Toto, mate.
00:08:43
Tackles and Tinnies
So obviously he's coming back from that, was it the hamstring issue? Again, they've got the buy next week. What are your thoughts on Toto, mate? Because obviously, again, such a power athlete, has such a big work rate, origins around the corner.
00:09:00
Tackles and Tinnies
What's your thoughts?
00:09:01
Gary Yeh
yeah Yeah, Toto coming back is only going to be great news for the the Panthers. So, yeah, I can't wait. he's a He's a weapon. like he's He's a winger.
00:09:14
Gary Yeh
He also makes a lot of that the hard yakka. like He'll get in their third, fourth set or even start you know when they're getting out
00:09:22
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah, first monitor too, mate.
00:09:25
Gary Yeh
Yeah, he's always in there. So, yeah great, great news. he's He's great. And he's such a fast player. He can finish, try scoring machine. Yeah, we'll be good. We'll be good.
00:09:38
Gary Yeh
in In contrast, though, in saying that, I guess it's like the Panthers – They haven't done, i mean, actually, they've done pretty bad without him.
00:09:49
Gary Yeh
But like, yeah, we'll see what, like the impact in his return and see whether they can kind of climb back up. Because I think, I feel like the Panthers are now climbing.
00:10:00
Gary Yeh
They're kind of on that upward trajectory. So, you know, hopefully this is only just a boost for Penrith.
00:10:07
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah. And obviously we'll get into the match for you, but They get him back and obviously got the buy, which is fantastic for him. I think they're much needed for a buy. But now they're going get into that tricky origin period where probably Brian Toto, Nathan Cleary, Isaiah Yeo, Liam Martin.
00:10:24
Tackles and Tinnies
There's four guns out your team at a minimum. So... Yeah, it's going to be definitely a tricky tricky time for the Penny Panthers. and I think a lot of those boys are to have to back and umbe back up.
00:10:35
Tackles and Tinnies
It'll be interesting to see if, again, there's a lot of boys on the injury cloud and if they can back up after Origin. like Thanks, Gazzy. Great on Physio Corner as always.
00:10:48
Tackles and Tinnies
So I think we'll just go straight into news around the ground, mate. And awesome news because we have the P&G team getting confirmed for 2027. But now we've got the Perth team, potentially in 2027 or 2028.
00:11:00
Tackles and Tinnies
twenty twenty eight But the NRL has officially announced the introduction of the new Perth-based team, said to join the competition and again in either 2027 2028. This expansion is backed by $65 million dollars package funded by the Western Australian taxpayers, aimed to establish a long, strong rugby league presence in the region, according to Guardian.com.
00:11:20
Tackles and Tinnies
calm What are your thoughts on the new expansion team, Gazzy? Or the second one, I should say.
00:11:24
Gary Yeh
Yeah, absolutely. I love it. It's great. I heard about it today and I got so excited. 2027, fingers crossed for 2027 in two years.
00:11:35
Tackles and Tinnies
yep
00:11:36
Gary Yeh
So yeah, that's only going to inject, it's going to only add to the and NRL.
00:11:39
Tackles and Tinnies
sure. Yes.
00:11:42
Gary Yeh
And I'm so glad that they were able to get it over the over the line because I think it's been a couple of years in the making.
00:11:49
Tackles and Tinnies
sure
00:11:49
Gary Yeh
And I heard an interview, I think it was, it might've been the mayor of Perth or whoever it was, but there were they were saying how it would inject a lot of tourism.
00:11:59
Gary Yeh
WA is also such a big state, you know, the being in the mines and things like that.
00:12:03
Tackles and Tinnies
yes
00:12:05
Gary Yeh
I think it but definitely was time for a expansion.
00:12:10
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah, and again, we're meant to be a national-based game and all our teams are on the east coast of Australia, so fantastic that the west coast obviously is getting a crack now.
00:12:22
Tackles and Tinnies
I'm not too familiar with how the AFL scheduling works, but it's going to be very interesting how the and NRL is going to tie that in with viewership. Will they play Friday or Thursday night games with the time zone difference? I'm not too sure. Maybe it might just be a Saturday, Sunday type five. what are your thoughts on that?
00:12:40
Gary Yeh
Yeah, see, that's the that's one of the complexities that they have to figure out. I think the time difference, correct me if I'm wrong, but it's like two hours behind.
00:12:51
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah.
00:12:51
Gary Yeh
so and And then if you're like playing a WA versus New Zealand, it's just that probably two or three hour time difference is going to be really hard for scheduling.
00:13:04
Gary Yeh
Yeah, because, you know, Perth play, but if you're watching in Perth, it's going to be hard. And, you know, if you're watching on ah ah in New Zealand, it's it's just going to be tough. So i think they will be able to to do, maybe, you know, it could be like a Sunday um afternoon game or something like that where they might be able to schedule in to fit with all the other rounds. But, yeah, it will be kind of like a a ah work in progress.
00:13:30
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah. And it'll be a sort of interesting how, because players are going have to travel significantly more. Are they going to be incentivized by a larger pay packet?
00:13:38
Gary Yeh
Hmm. Hmm.
00:13:40
Tackles and Tinnies
Is there going to be some war chests that, yeah the government or some of the government, the NRL commission is going to allow to sort of incentivize these type of players to go over to Perth because probably myself, I'm not a professional athlete, but if I had the option to stay in Sydney or Brisbane or Perth, I'm choosing Perth last just due to the fact that I have to travel almost every single week.
00:13:51
Gary Yeh
and
00:14:05
Gary Yeh
Yeah. Yeah.
00:14:06
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah.
00:14:06
Gary Yeh
You harden yourself, right? You're a professional athlete.
00:14:10
Tackles and Tinnies
You said it, not me. Clip that up.
00:14:11
Gary Yeh
and Yeah.
00:14:12
Tackles and Tinnies
Clip that up. but
00:14:13
Gary Yeh
clay It is. Yeah. Yeah. It's, yeah, it's so true. It's, it's a tough decision, definitely. And if they had a war chest, if they had like an incentive to do that, a hundred percent, it would make people want to, to move over a bit more.
00:14:31
Tackles and Tinnies
honibas and Even like free housing or... a tax deduction or something just to incentivize the players. Because again, we want to, like this year, or majority of the year, Titans maybe not.
00:14:43
Tackles and Tinnies
But it's pretty transparent throughout the league. You can go on into watching every single game and that team could win. And I hope the the Perth Bears or the new PNG team are going to be similar.
00:14:53
Tackles and Tinnies
But yeah, time will tell, as we say in this podcast.
00:14:56
Gary Yeh
Time will tell.
00:14:57
Tackles and Tinnies
But... Going off the, piggybacking off that comment with the Perth Bears and the PNG team, Ryan Pappenhausen's open to new open opportunities. So the Melbourne Storm, Ryan Pappenhausen, while committed to his current contract through 2026, has expected openness to joining the new NRL teams in Perth or Papua New Guinea in the future.
00:15:16
Tackles and Tinnies
He acknowledges the unique appeal of these opportunities and is focused on the current performance with the Storm, according to news.com. Mate, Pappy, my boy, he's potentially leaving the Storm and again, his contract's up and at the end of 2026. Yeah, what your thoughts?
00:15:37
Gary Yeh
it's know how you'd feel about this, right? But I think that's...
00:15:45
Gary Yeh
he's He's a great player. like So if that's what he wants to do, it's like it's going to be tough for him, well, at least for me to see him move across. But I think if he does, it's going to be great for the game.
00:16:01
Gary Yeh
Because like he's a great player. And if they can build around Appenhausen and have a solid team, it just means that their first like inaugural year, um they're going to be there's so much hype.
00:16:03
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah. Yeah.
00:16:14
Gary Yeh
They're going to really build up the Western Bears. And then hopefully they can be quite competitive like early on.
00:16:23
Tackles and Tinnies
yeah
00:16:24
Gary Yeh
I heard, and this is on the grapevines, this nothing official, but like even Cobbo from the, you know, Cobbo heading over to w
00:16:30
Tackles and Tinnies
ye
00:16:35
Gary Yeh
So like if they can get like a, you know, a few named players, yeah, some big boys in the forwards, some backs, like they could really go off.
00:16:35
Tackles and Tinnies
Yep.
00:16:37
Tackles and Tinnies
Couple those boys. Yep.
00:16:47
Tackles and Tinnies
And again, they're to have a huge supporter base being one of the only sports over there. Yeah, it'd be great. And I think Pappenhausen, I think is probably going to get squeezed out of the storm.
00:16:58
Tackles and Tinnies
You've got Suofar Longo breathing down Pappenhausen's neck. obviously Pappenhausen's much better but if you want to keep so far Longo you're probably going to have to move on from Pappenhausen so yeah it's going to be an interesting two years but for the game overall it's probably better if Pappenhausen does leave the storm and gets so far Longo in so again got another Dynamo we can watch on a weekly basis which is only going to be yeah good for viewership and good for us to talk about that's for sure Gazzy
00:17:11
Gary Yeh
yeah
00:17:30
Tackles and Tinnies
So don't know if you saw this one about the Jacob Preston situation, Gaz, but the Canary Bulldogs for Jacob Preston has received a full match suspension, effectively ruling ruling him out of the state of origin
Player Transfers & Strategic Moves
00:17:42
Tackles and Tinnies
selection.
00:17:42
Tackles and Tinnies
His lawyer was called for the NRL to address the issue of players allegedly exaggerating injuries due to penalties, according to ABC.com. So I was listening to a another potty or slash news segment today.
00:17:55
Tackles and Tinnies
think it was might have been NRL 360. But essentially, Tino post-game went to Jacob Preston and said, sorry, mate. you know I'm paraphrasing you, but sorry, mate.
00:18:06
Tackles and Tinnies
I milked that one. Like he's literally just admitted that he's trying to milk a penalty.
00:18:09
Gary Yeh
Yeah.
00:18:10
Tackles and Tinnies
So yeah, he he challenged it and
00:18:10
Gary Yeh
Yeah.
00:18:14
Tackles and Tinnies
He got it wrong and now he's got another match on top of his suspension. So, yeah, devastating news for the Bulldogs. Jacob Preston's been an absolute dynamo. What are thoughts on this whole milking situation, Gazzy?
00:18:29
Gary Yeh
yeah That's a tough one, hey. I'm going to go – I'm with Tino, but being the Titans.
00:18:39
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah, boy.
00:18:39
Gary Yeh
I think the whole milking thing, yeah.
00:18:39
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah.
00:18:42
Gary Yeh
No, it's like it needs to be – it's not great to milk the penalty, but you can see why players milk it because it's like you do get a penalty, right?
00:18:53
Gary Yeh
It's like if you stay down, the bunker will have to – it gives it time for the bunker to look at it. And then I guess that's then drawing, but but then it's like for the viewership, I um also understand. Cause it's like, you can clearly just obviously see that they're milking it type of thing. You're like, so yeah, it's bit on the fence on that one. Yeah.
00:19:19
Gary Yeh
yeah
00:19:20
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah, I know like in the NBA basketball in the US, very different sport. Obviously, it's not contact or not contact like rugby league. But if players flop in the and NBA, they get a technical foul, which means they get a free or the other team gets a free throw and the ball back.
00:19:37
Tackles and Tinnies
So don't know what you could do. If it's an obvious milking of the penalty, maybe penalty goes the other way. But you can't really tell someone's milking because they're getting bloody hit by a a big bopper running in full speed.
00:19:52
Tackles and Tinnies
Like that's going to hurt regardless. So yeah, it's a tricky situation, isn't it?
00:19:56
Gary Yeh
Yeah, it is It is. yeah Yeah, exactly.
00:20:00
Tackles and Tinnies
Maybe if it's super obvious,
00:20:00
Gary Yeh
Because then you can't standardize.
00:20:05
Tackles and Tinnies
I'm sorry guys.
00:20:05
Gary Yeh
Yeah.
00:20:06
Tackles and Tinnies
I think maybe if it's super obvious, you could maybe give a fine post-match. What thoughts on that?
00:20:13
Gary Yeh
Yes, well then, exactly. Then it would deter the that behavior. Like then you'd be like, okay, well, if I'm, at least if you were a player, you'd be like, if i milk it and I was caught milking it, then, and I'll get a final stop.
00:20:26
Gary Yeh
Yeah. The player from, I guess, staying down.
00:20:30
Tackles and Tinnies
Again, such...
00:20:32
Gary Yeh
But yeah, huge, huge news.
00:20:32
Tackles and Tinnies
So hard to dictate.
00:20:34
Gary Yeh
yeah Yeah. For Bulldogs fans, it's like, yeah, Jacob Preston, massive loss.
00:20:42
Tackles and Tinnies
Like, you just got Kikau back, and now you lost Jacob Preston. Like, devastating for them. and Obviously, you got Birdo out as well. But, hey, Bulldogs keep kicking on. donor Don't count them out, that's for sure.
00:20:54
Tackles and Tinnies
So, Gazzy, this one is... In the news cycle, and it's a really big one, and it affects us directly as Titans fans. But day for feeder, mate. As of May 8th, 2025, today, this is the most recent news I've found, Gold Coast Titans for day for feeder is at the center of significant controversy, with reports indicating that it has been offered to rival NRL clubs following a series of events that have strained his relationship with the team and head coach, Dez Hasler.
00:21:21
Tackles and Tinnies
So key developments. He was dropped from first grade. Fafita was unexpectedly omitted from the Titans lineup for Magic Round. The decision followed his request to switch from the right side to the left. A move that would have displaced teammate Beau Fermor.
00:21:34
Tackles and Tinnies
This request reportedly did not sit well with Hasler, lent Fafita's demotion to reserve grade, according to Fox Sports. And then post that, the reserve grade performance In this stint with the Ipswich Jets, Fafita's impact it was minimal, contributing to a 30 to zero loss.
00:21:52
Tackles and Tinnies
And the Ipswich Jets have not won a game this year. I think he did nine runs in like 50 meters or something, like trash. But obviously with that injury, that may come into place, but regardless.
00:22:04
Tackles and Tinnies
Now, as you said in Physio Corner, Gazi, Fafita has that ankle surgery with a bit of a clean out. So he's out three to four weeks. But now there's a potential transfer, so the Titans have reportedly approached at least two NRL clubs to gauge interest in acquiring Fafita, even suggesting he would be willing to accept a pay cut.
00:22:24
Tackles and Tinnies
While the Titans have not officially granted permission for him to negotiate with other teams, internal discussions suggest his first future with the club is uncertain. So currently his contract status, the Fed is under contract with the Titans until the end of 2026, earning approximately $1 million dollars per season.
00:22:42
Tackles and Tinnies
This deal was secured after a reverse decision to join the Sydney Roosters last year, according to Fox Sports. And now also there's a performance decline. So since recommitting to the Titans, the feet has struggled to make significant impact, failing score in the final 10 games of 2024 season and being benched in four of the six games this year.
00:23:03
Tackles and Tinnies
This form has also led to the exclusion from Queensland State of Origin team and obviously with the injury that doesn't help the calls. Mate, what are your thoughts?
00:23:14
Gary Yeh
Yeah, it's an interesting one and we're really shining a light on David Fafita. But i am I think he's not playing up to up to scratch, like not up to his standard too. Like he's a very good player and he has so much potential.
00:23:33
Gary Yeh
And I think that's the thing with Desi. Like Desi Hasler has such a tough job at the Titans and... With David Fafita, it also – it doesn't help that he's not, like, going up and and meeting his potential.
00:23:51
Gary Yeh
But he has so much to give Fafita. Like, he's not playing at 100%. And $1 million season. But – if he could he'd be worth that one million dollars a season but If he also leaves for another club, it's not a bad thing. Like as a Titan supporter, I wouldn't be too upset or or anything like that because ah ah he could be do A, better like he could do better somewhere else.
00:24:18
Gary Yeh
But then B, it's like the Titans could also grab someone else that wants to be there because it seems like he doesn't want to be there. or like he just hit a point in his career where he's, yeah, not performing or not doing as well.
00:24:35
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah. So gun your head, Gaz, would you try to trade for FIDA and try to get a player in exchange?
00:24:44
Gary Yeh
Yep, yep, yep, would do at this current moment. With his injuries, was with everything involved, i I would say yes, yeah.
00:24:55
Tackles and Tinnies
It's just crazy because Fafida at his best is arguably the best back row in the game. And you watch him live and the eye test just gives me Jamal Indris. He gives me Tony Williams. He gives me Dave Taylor.
00:25:09
Tackles and Tinnies
All these big boppers in the past have had enormous potential of just falling under after the hype has sort of gotten the better of them.
00:25:20
Tackles and Tinnies
And I think obviously, as you said, Gaz, word for word, Dez Hasler's got such a hard job.
00:25:20
Gary Yeh
yeah
00:25:25
Tackles and Tinnies
And he's a bit of a players coach. He gets around the boys. He's very well experienced. He's gone through tough times. He's won championships. He's been he's had a lot of egos and big teams.
00:25:39
Tackles and Tinnies
He's got all different cultures. So he knows you know is everything, he should know everything. and he can't get Fafita's best. Three other coaches couldn't get Fafita's best, or will at least consistently.
00:25:51
Tackles and Tinnies
It's getting to the stage where me as a diehard as well, mate, I probably would have to trade him, but I'm not just releasing him for the sake of releasing him. I definitely need player compensation, and besides Barry Furmore, we haven't got anyone in the back row who's ready to step in straight away, and really, when healthy, our squad should be a top 18.
00:26:14
Tackles and Tinnies
And we said this in the preseason, we got so many guns in our squad and obviously we've been decimated in regards to like the positions of importance at fullback and at halfback and Some of our forwards as well, obviously, for FIDA being there.
00:26:29
Tackles and Tinnies
But if we can get compensation, get someone to step in his role and get a bit of salary cap relief, who knows? We could sum someone who's a gun. Like Gold Coast should be an attractive location to go to. We're a developing young team.
00:26:42
Tackles and Tinnies
Again, the Gold Coast is an attractive place as it is. So there's so many things that the Titans should be doing and we're not doing.
00:26:46
Gary Yeh
It's... Yep.
00:26:52
Tackles and Tinnies
I don't think we can blame everything on Dave Fafida. I don't think we can blame everything on Dez Hasler. don't think we can blame everything on the culture of the club. I don't think we can blame everything on the management side of things.
00:27:04
Tackles and Tinnies
But there's just, there's something wrong with the Gold Coast. And guys, we talk about every single week, mate. It's just so frustrating.
00:27:12
Gary Yeh
yeah Yep, it's a curse. Well, I don't know if it's a curse, but there is something in the water, isn't there? And I saw something, a bit of a sidebar, not really a sidebar, but something on social media. I think it Facebook video about how we had Fogarty, Jamal.
00:27:30
Gary Yeh
Was it Jamal? And then who was the other half back?
00:27:31
Tackles and Tinnies
yeah
00:27:35
Gary Yeh
Number seven, the Bulldogs, Sexton.
00:27:37
Tackles and Tinnies
Oh, Toby Sexton. Yeah.
00:27:39
Gary Yeh
yeah And how we how we handled, how the Titans handled Fogarty, let him go to the Raiders and look at him now.
00:27:49
Gary Yeh
Like he was the captain back then and they were like forming a ah ah team with with him.
00:27:50
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah. Yeah. yeah
00:27:56
Gary Yeh
But then i think Sexton came in and and and apparently se they put Sexton and Fogarty up against each other and then decided for some reason to let Fogarty go and then go with Sexton. But then but then they let let Sexton go. So it's like there's this thing where they're like they just keep turning over you know halves and and really good players.
00:28:19
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah. And like the Fogarty one's unforgivable. Like he was the captain. He wasn't even that many bickies. Like that was just an absolute F up. Like there's no reason Fogarty should have left.
00:28:31
Tackles and Tinnies
The Toby Sexton one, fair enough, unproven.
00:28:31
Gary Yeh
Yeah.
00:28:35
Tackles and Tinnies
We wanted to try something else. Okay. I get that. But yeah, the Fogarty one was bad. But yeah, back to Dave Fita, mate. I think it's time to go. And I think it's beneficial for all parties to split for sure.
00:28:50
Tackles and Tinnies
So another player reshuffle. So we've got the Roosters with Dominic Young. So Dong Young, just 18 months into a four-year deal, has been offered to rival clubs.
00:29:00
Tackles and Tinnies
The Newcastle Knights are leading the chase with the Roosters reporting willing to cover up to $250,000 of Young's $450,000 to facilitate the move. of yong's four hundred and fifty thousand dollars and your salary to facilitate the move This move is seen as a strategic effort to free up salary cap space for DCE. It was expected to join the Roosters on a one-year deal worth $1 million, according to Fox Sports.
00:29:21
Tackles and Tinnies
So, the potential addition of DCE alongside James Sadesco, Reece Robson and Sam Walker could form one of the most formidable spines in the and NRL, according to Fox Sports. However, this strategy has sparked debate.
00:29:33
Tackles and Tinnies
Critics argue that bringing a 37-year-old halfback might hinder the development of younger talents like Sam Walker. What are your thoughts on Big Dom Young potentially or not potentially will be leaving the Roosters potentially as soon as next week?
00:29:49
Gary Yeh
Yeah. This is coming from a roost, like a couple of roosters fans, a couple of the boys. I'll shout him out. His name's Jared, but I was reading through the chat earlier today and he's a diehard rooster supporter. And yeah, he doesn't mind that. Hey, clearing space for like clearing Dom Young.
00:30:08
Gary Yeh
Dom Young being I feel like he was a really good winger, but last couple of years or even this year, you know, performances dropped. So with him clearing and then clearing space for DCE, I think that's a great move.
00:30:24
Gary Yeh
can see, you know, the complication with Sam Walker, but if you bring in all this experience, it can only add value to the whole team.
00:30:37
Gary Yeh
Because DCE, he's an all-time player. like He's Queensland Maroons. He's played so many games at state level, at national level.
00:30:48
Gary Yeh
To have that, like it will only bolster the Roosters' are confidence and their roster. Yeah.
00:30:57
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah, and is Geek and Game certainly unmatched? The only query I have, And there the same sort of query that we can say with Ben Hunt i'm and Adam Reynolds. They're quite duplicative in regards to their play style.
00:31:10
Tackles and Tinnies
And they're both not big bodies, but I guess it's kind of a good thing as well. Like sort of puts the pressure off Sam Walker, but it's almost funny enough that DC is our heart back for Queensland and he'd almost be passing the torch over to Sam Walker in that regard as well. Well, if Walker can return back to full strength, obviously Tom will tell there, but,
00:31:31
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah, I don't love the fit for Cherry Evans.
00:31:37
Gary Yeh
and
00:31:37
Tackles and Tinnies
You also got Sander Smith there who's, again, still young in his career, but I probably prefer the Sander Smith, Sam Walker combination. If you've got that much money...
00:31:48
Tackles and Tinnies
Try and go get back Joey Manu. Like, if Joey Manu wants to come back to Australia, I'd much prefer putting Joey Manu in that team than probably Chez. Because also it's good to see that Hugo Savala, their young halfback who stepped in for Chad Townsend, he's doing a serviceable job too. So then you've got four halfbacks slash 5'8s who arguably all should be in first grade.
00:32:11
Tackles and Tinnies
What thoughts there?
00:32:13
Gary Yeh
Yeah, that was spot on. I think that's that's great. I was just quickly looking up Sam Walker and and whether he's Queensland or New South Wales. Because like yeah he he could become a piggyback and become a really great player.
00:32:31
Gary Yeh
ah ah Even better than what he is now with... with the help of Cherry Evans. But yeah, i'm not I'm not too sure with that, Ra. I think you've got better better vision and understanding of of that than me. But yeah.
00:32:52
Tackles and Tinnies
Well, I think it's like very Cooper Cronk-esque when he went there a couple or like five, seven years ago, whenever it was. Came from Melbourne Storm. They already had a pretty established team there and then all of a sudden back-to-back championships to the Roosters.
00:33:07
Tackles and Tinnies
And I guess Cherry Evans could do something very similar and their team's quite young besides Tedesco. so Yeah, I don't see why not. It could not be a successful play. It's just obviously it's very win now, which is fine. That's the Roosters.
00:33:22
Tackles and Tinnies
So...
00:33:26
Tackles and Tinnies
So next one, another Roosters player. So Brandon Smith's tenure with the Sydney Roosters has come to an abrupt end as well as the club has released him mid-contract, allowing you to join the South Sydney Rabbitohs immediately.
00:33:40
Tackles and Tinnies
This move fast-tracks a deal originally set for 2026. As a report, he left Sandon, not Sandon Smith, Brandon Smith's feelings are blindsided. So that was according to news.com.
00:33:51
Tackles and Tinnies
In a candid appearance on the Buy Round podcast, Smith expects the following queries. Something has happened overnight and my manager rang me this morning and it sort of took me, you know, by surprise. Everything I've read so far, it doesn't seem like I'm very wanted, according to news.com.
00:34:08
Tackles and Tinnies
He also shared that Roosters coach Trent Robinson contacted him, explaining the decision was financially motivated. Robbo rang and he quoted saying, Robbo rang me, it was a good conversation, but he said, look, we're trying to save some money, but he was petty.
00:34:24
Tackles and Tinnies
Oh, sorry, but we're pretty. Smith has also been coming from an ACL alongside Sam Walker, which is also sustained in 2024 and expected return to play in approximately six weeks. Upon his return, he will don the Rabbitohs jersey under coach Wayne Bennett, with whom he had prior commitment before joining the Roosters.
00:34:41
Tackles and Tinnies
So reflecting on his time with the Roosters, Smith admitted, according to foxnews.com, the only thing I regret is playing shit. but So he quoted that. He emphasized his readiness to contribute to the Rabbitohs in any capacity.
00:34:51
Gary Yeh
Thank you.
00:34:54
Tackles and Tinnies
even quoted saying, I want to win games, whether I play lock or hooker or prop, whatever Wayne needs, I'll do it. This unexpected move adds another chapter to the storied rivalry between the Roosters and the Rabbitohs, with Smith now set to bring his trademark energy and versatility to the red and green.
00:35:11
Tackles and Tinnies
I also want to add that the, and again, talked about the the rival between the Roosters and the Rabbitohs, but currently they're hung up over $40,000 worth of the money going between the teams.
00:35:24
Tackles and Tinnies
And they're like pretty much not budging, which is hilarious. What are thoughts, guys?
00:35:29
Gary Yeh
yeah ah yeah i didn't know that right that's interesting yeah he smith he he's a great player and i don't think he could he didn't find his place at the roosters like he was at hookah where where who started the storms and storm didn't he melbourne storm yeah and he was great at melbourne in the storms and then when he got to the roosters he kind of went quiet there
00:35:49
Tackles and Tinnies
yeahp
00:35:56
Gary Yeh
think going to the Rabideaus might be great for his career because he'll likely slot in very well at the Rabideaus. i'm Just trying to remember who's the who's the half ah the the hooker for the Rabbits.
00:36:12
Tackles and Tinnies
Peter Mamazalas, who also has that dislocated elbow
00:36:16
Gary Yeh
Yeah. Yeah. So, i mean, Smith, he's he's a versatile player, right? He can play in the forward pack. Like Locke, I think he's played a bit of prop, hooker.
00:36:28
Tackles and Tinnies
ye Yeah.
00:36:29
Gary Yeh
So great addition. And like I'm putting myself in his shoes, like under the coaching of Wayne Bennett.
00:36:40
Gary Yeh
It's going to be great. So yeah, great move.
00:36:44
Tackles and Tinnies
And I think I'd love him at lock for the Rabbitohs. I think he'd be really good for their ruck speed. That's only going to help them long-term. But obviously you've got Cam Murray out. So yeah, I'm pretty sure either go back to a utility or a starting hooking role.
00:37:00
Tackles and Tinnies
But yeah, he's a gun player. Like I love the way he plays and brings that really good intense energy, which um think the Rabbitohs sort of need.
00:37:05
Gary Yeh
Yeah.
00:37:08
Tackles and Tinnies
They need that yeah bit of an arsehole up front.
00:37:10
Gary Yeh
Yeah.
00:37:11
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah.
00:37:12
Gary Yeh
He's got that dog in him, Smith.
00:37:14
Tackles and Tinnies
that dog in him.
00:37:15
Gary Yeh
Yeah.
00:37:16
Tackles and Tinnies
100%, bro.
00:37:17
Gary Yeh
Yeah.
00:37:18
Tackles and Tinnies
Well, that's news around the ground.
00:37:18
Gary Yeh
yeah
00:37:21
Tackles and Tinnies
We'll move on to the... ChapGPT capital fact results from last week at Magic Round. So ChapGPT did pretty well. So they came off an eight from eight performance the other week.
00:37:33
Tackles and Tinnies
But yeah, they got five from eight this week. They managed to tip the Sharks to win. They tipped the Roosters to win. They tipped the Knights to win. They tipped the Cowboys, which was wrong because the Warriors won.
00:37:44
Tackles and Tinnies
The Tigers was a win. The Bulldogs was a win. And the Panthers and Storm were both cap. So, mate, I tell you what, if you're getting on these multis recently, chat tip your team might not be a bad shout.
00:37:56
Tackles and Tinnies
So...
00:37:59
Gary Yeh
Yeah, I think ChatGVD is probably doing better than us too, right?
00:38:03
Tackles and Tinnies
I mate, tell you what, we'll get to the betting later, tackles the tinny's listeners, but I've got a bit of a resurgence coming, but I tell you what, so hitting me.
00:38:05
Gary Yeh
Yeah.
00:38:12
Tackles and Tinnies
My super coach is a little bit better, but yeah, the the tipping, mate, this year's been absolutely atrocious.
Magic Round Game Reviews
00:38:19
Tackles and Tinnies
All right, so we'll get straight into the match reviews from Magic Round. So the Eels versus Sharks. In the opening clash for Magic Round 2025, the Cronulla Sharks secured a 28-18 victory over the Parramatta Eels at Suncorp Stadium.
00:38:32
Tackles and Tinnies
The match was marked as a series of pivotal moments and post-game discussions that have since dominated NRL conversations, according to Fox Sports. So the key moments. He had controversial penalty.
00:38:43
Tackles and Tinnies
A significant turning point occurred when Eels winger Bailey Simonson was penalized for a mid-air tackle on Sharks' Ronaldo Moultalo. Many observers felt Simonson was contesting the ball, leading to debates about the fairness of the call.
00:38:57
Tackles and Tinnies
I'm going to stop there quick. Guys, if you have not seen this tackle, watch it now. Just stop pause a podcast, go watch this tackle, come back and replay this. Enough said. ah and continue on Sharks resilient.
00:39:11
Gary Yeh
Yes.
00:39:11
Tackles and Tinnies
So despite losing Sifitalikai to a head knock and Jesse Cologne to the Sinbin, the Sharks managed to maintain their lead, showcasing depth and determination, according Fox Sports.
00:39:23
Tackles and Tinnies
An ill's late surge of the ill's mannered a spirited comeback in the second half, narrowing the deficit to setting up a tense final finish. However, the early defensive lapses proved costly, according to Fox Sports.
00:39:35
Tackles and Tinnies
So in the post-match interview, we had Jason Riles, the head coach, addressing the controversial penalty, and he quoted saying, ah ah don't have enough money to give you my honest opinion. Take that with a grain of salt, guys.
00:39:47
Tackles and Tinnies
Highlighting his frustration while avoiding direct criticism to the officials on Fox Sports. And Nikos Hines, the Sharks' halfback, reflecting on the game, Hines described the wind as a bit scrappy, but emphasized the importance of securing two points amid challenging circumstances.
00:40:04
Tackles and Tinnies
Gaz, thoughts on the Eels-Sharkies game?
00:40:09
Gary Yeh
Yeah. Watch the highlights to this one. i think Eels, I mean, they both played really well, but the Eels didn't do too bad in that game.
00:40:20
Gary Yeh
They showed a lot of grit to to kind of hang in there. Sharkies played well. I think a lot of the Sharks fans will take a lot out of that, and especially the the two points, like what Nico Hines was saying.
00:40:35
Gary Yeh
But overall, yeah, I think great confidence booster for the Sharks. And they're not doing too bad last couple of games.
00:40:44
Tackles and Tinnies
they've been so consistent not just this year but like the past four years so shout out Craig Fitzgibbon he's done a fantastic job but down in the Shire Yeah, this was the first game at Magic Round and the boys were on, mate. The boys were having an absolute blast. The tinnies were rattling.
00:41:01
Tackles and Tinnies
Caxton was pumping. Yeah, the atmosphere was unreal. they No rain deterred anyone, which is fantastic. So, yeah, game one, start off with a bang. And when we watched that Mulatalo controversy live, even after a couple of tinnies, mate, I was bit gobsmacked what was happening. So, all right, guys, can go for game two, mate.
00:41:24
Gary Yeh
Yeah. Ryan's voice is, ah ah how's your voice going, Ryan?
00:41:28
Tackles and Tinnies
So guys, I'm a high school teacher for the guys who don't know. so had magic round, obviously just shouting, singing, dancing. And then the alcohol doesn't help it either. But then back to school teaching, talking, then had touch and then had parent-teacher interviews for like five hours of talking straight. Then three games of touch last night, the voices doing shots. So I don't sound too perky, but having a crack.
00:41:52
Tackles and Tinnies
We're rallying.
00:41:53
Gary Yeh
All right.
00:41:55
Gary Yeh
let me Let me take the reins for a bit, right?
00:41:58
Tackles and Tinnies
He's bra.
00:41:59
Gary Yeh
Roosters-Dolphins. So it was a pulsating magic round clash Suncorp Stadium. We know that Roosters, they edged past the Dolphins 36-26 in a game that swung in a brilliance of individual moments.
00:42:13
Gary Yeh
And the contest showcased lots of pure class from the roosters and they exposed errors that the dolphins will be keen to rectify. But key moments will run through those Tedesco's decisive run.
00:42:28
Gary Yeh
So in the 73rd minute roosters captain James Tedesco, he burst out. and With a great 70-meter run, and that proved to be the turning point for the match.
00:42:39
Gary Yeh
was a standout effort from Tedesco. Great game by him, but that truly brought and energized his teammates.
00:42:43
Tackles and Tinnies
I'm saying.
00:42:48
Gary Yeh
He also earned the prestigious Arty Legacy Medal for best on ground. With Billy Smith's crucial tackle around the 62nd minute mark.
00:42:59
Gary Yeh
I love that there's timestamps there too, right? It's great.
00:43:02
Tackles and Tinnies
You're welcome mate.
00:43:02
Gary Yeh
But Billy, he produced a try saving tackle and the Dolphins were coming back. Like they good counterattack. But that proved to be a crucial...
00:43:13
Gary Yeh
Try saving tackle and then, yeah, helped maintain the Roosters' slender lead and ultimately the game. But the Dolphins, they had early spark with the offload from Josh Kerr to set up Cody Nicarima for a try.
00:43:31
Gary Yeh
Now, I didn't see that, but I'm sure it would have been great vision at the game. Yeah.
00:43:36
Tackles and Tinnies
Yep.
00:43:38
Gary Yeh
Lots of errors proved costly low low um from the Dolphins. So then, yeah, the Roosters were able to regain control after that. But post-match insights, James Tedesco.
00:43:52
Gary Yeh
So he was quoted, to receive this medal tonight is very special. I'm just trying to lead by example, and I feel like I'm playing some pretty good footy. His words yeah and underscored his individual brilliance as a role and as a leader on the field.
00:44:10
Gary Yeh
And then Rooster's coach, he was quoted, our halftime adjustments made all the difference. The lads executed perfectly when the pressure was on and the resilience was the key to our comeback.
00:44:22
Gary Yeh
So this reflected the tactical shift and turned the match around in the second half.
00:44:29
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah, that – mate, Dolphins, fins are up, mate.
00:44:29
Gary Yeh
But yeah, you were at the game there, right?
00:44:31
Gary Yeh
What was your thoughts on the game?
00:44:35
Tackles and Tinnies
The fins were 100% up. Hamiso was pumping.
00:44:38
Gary Yeh
Yeah.
00:44:39
Tackles and Tinnies
He was doing his big – doing that one. But the I just want to touch on the Billy Smith tri-saver. If you guys haven't seen it, again, pause the podcast, go on YouTube or TikTok or Instagram and watch it.
00:44:53
Tackles and Tinnies
they' Like, I think it was Josh Kerr. I think it was. Anyway, yeah. The guy ran through the hole, 100%, pretty much got a fall over the line, and Billy Smith comes out of nowhere and essentially just punches the ball out from the side and just spills his bickies over the trial line.
00:45:09
Tackles and Tinnies
it Like precision. And this is that slow motion when you watch it, but when you actually see it in full speed, unreal. like That turned everything in time of the arm for the game. So, yeah, shout-out Billy Smith.
00:45:20
Gary Yeh
right Great, great try school.
00:45:23
Tackles and Tinnies
And just annoys me because that doesn't count for super coach. So, you know, take it as you will. But yeah, shout out to the Roosters, mate. the James Sadesco has just been absolutely on fire.
00:45:35
Tackles and Tinnies
So definitely a smoky for Origin and we'll definitely get some Origin chat in next week's potty because we're pretty much going to be right there. so Yeah, thanks for that, Gazzie.
00:45:46
Tackles and Tinnies
So next game, we've got the Rabbitohs versus Knights. So in a revealing magic round encounter at Suncorp Stadium, the Newcastle Knights delivered stringing thrashing to the sydney rooster sorry the South Sydney Rabbitohs with the final scoreline reading 34 to 14.
00:46:01
Tackles and Tinnies
So the game was a masterclass in discipline and structure from the Knights while exposing glaring areas and lack of cohesion from the Rabbitohs. So key moments, they had early dominance, so the Knights kicked off the match with explosive display, exploiting early defense lapses by the Rabideaus.
00:46:18
Tackles and Tinnies
A brilliant executed offload from the Knights' playmaker set up their winger for the early try, establishing emphatic tone that put the Rabideaus on the back from the front on the onset. So the turning point and tactical errors. So midway through the first half, a series of unforced errors from the Rabideaus in the midfield began to tell.
00:46:35
Tackles and Tinnies
a loose ball near the ruck was intercepted by the Knights who turned defense into a swift counterattack, scoring crucial try that widened the gap significantly. These mistakes underscored the Rabideaus' need to tighten up their fundamentals under pressure.
00:46:49
Tackles and Tinnies
And also their defensive struggles. So as the game wore on, the Rabideaux's disorganisation became increasingly apparent, missing key tackles and failing to communicate effectively in defence, allowing the k Knights to maintain relentless pressure, sealing their dominant performance and shifting ah ah sorry stifling any hopes of a late comeback, according Fox Sports.
00:47:09
Tackles and Tinnies
So post-match insights. So Coach Wayne Bennett for the Rabbitohs. They've got to play like first graders. They want to compete at this level. Tonight's performance by the Rabbitohs was hard, less than a discipline and basics.
00:47:22
Tackles and Tinnies
We excluded our... Sorry, we didn't execute our plan and the results spoke for themselves. And in the night's halfback, our structure and execution were spot on. It wasn't just about attacking.
00:47:32
Tackles and Tinnies
We capitalized on every error. The Rabbitohs simply couldn't match our focus on both ends of the field. I think the biggest takeaway for me was if it didn't rain, the Knights were putting on about 50 points.
00:47:45
Tackles and Tinnies
Like I think it was like they're going a point per minute till I think it was like 18 points in 20 minutes.
00:47:47
Gary Yeh
Thank you.
00:47:51
Tackles and Tinnies
And then all of a sudden just started pissing down rain for about 15 minutes. It was like going sideways. yeah All the equipment was getting packed up. We were like row three and it was pretty much, what would we go say, pools of water probably like 10 centimetres deep in in the corners of the stadium, like torrential rain.
00:48:11
Tackles and Tinnies
And then obviously the game sort of tightened up. But yet, Morgan, I know you're listening, mate. So Rabideaux's a trash. They're so bad. You're lucky you got Latrell Mitchell and Jamie Humphries back this week.
00:48:24
Tackles and Tinnies
But mate, they're not going to help you. so
00:48:27
Gary Yeh
Oh, poor Morgz. It's funny you say I was about to bring him up as well, right? I went for a ride with him like the next day. went down Carombin past the rock pools and back.
00:48:38
Gary Yeh
But he wasn't too impressed. Good old Morgz. But very hard done by the Rabbits. Like, I mean, they're just not playing great. Hey, like it's like the Titans. It's they're they're so inconsistent.
00:48:53
Gary Yeh
Well, consistently inconsistent. um um But with the two coming back, yeah, fingers crossed, they should be able to at least make a little bit of a dent.
00:49:06
Tackles and Tinnies
I think Jamie Humphrey makes huge difference.
00:49:06
Gary Yeh
And I was going to say also, Yeah, yeah. We were also – been knocking the Knights a fair bit. But the Knights, you know, at least they turned it around and was able to get a W up their sleeves.
00:49:25
Gary Yeh
And then we know that the Knights have got the Titans this week. So fingers are crossed. Come on, Titans, if you're listening.
00:49:34
Tackles and Tinnies
Well, yeah, two weeks in a row, the Knights have finally gotten some points, and i think they –
00:49:35
Gary Yeh
Please, please, please. Yeah.
00:49:42
Tackles and Tinnies
Pardon me. I think they just had the yips for a little bit in terms their points going.
00:49:46
Gary Yeh
Yeah.
00:49:46
Tackles and Tinnies
Ponga's obviously had that rib issue with the cartilage damage. he's pain taking painkillers every game. And probably explains why his super coach went down so much. But I'll take the $250,000 savings that I've done. So i thank you, Ponga.
00:50:02
Tackles and Tinnies
But yeah, where as a Tide and Stangaz, we're definitely meeting the Knights at the worst possible time. So...
00:50:11
Gary Yeh
Hmm.
00:50:11
Tackles and Tinnies
I'm nervous. Nervous for sure.
00:50:17
Tackles and Tinnies
All right, Gazzy, you can get the wise Cowboys for me, mate.
00:50:17
Gary Yeh
Oh, right.
00:50:20
Gary Yeh
Yeah. Warriors, Cowboys. So that was ah ah in a thriller at Suncorp. The New Zealand Warriors, they act out a 30-26 victory over the North Queensland Cowboys in a contest defined by gritty plays and game-changing moments.
00:50:35
Gary Yeh
The match was a testament to the Warriors' resurgence this season and highlighted a key intervention by Luke Metcalf that kept the warck Cowboys at bay when it mattered most.
00:50:47
Gary Yeh
So key moments for that game, Luke Metcalf's crucial save. In the dying stages of the game, halfback Luke Metcalf produced a sensational try-saving effort that denied the Cowboys a potential match winner.
00:51:00
Gary Yeh
With the Cowboys mounting pressure, his timely intervention not only sparked a collective defensive response, but also galvanized the team to hold on for a win. Resurgence from the Warriors, riding high on one of their best starts in a club history, the Warriors showcased tactical composure throughout the match.
00:51:20
Gary Yeh
Their seamless adaptations from smart ball distribution to strategic defensive line shifts allowed them to counteract the Cowboys' late surge and keep their scoreboard ticking in their favour.
00:51:33
Gary Yeh
And then the Cowboys, they did have a late rally. They're renowned for their fast finishing ability, attempted a late comeback with a series of dynamic runs. But despite their aggressive push, the Warriors' resilience and decisive play in the final minutes proved just too strong and ultimately keeping the margins slim and the victory intact.
00:51:53
Gary Yeh
That was all from 9 News. But post-match insights, right? Luke Metcalf, so the Warriors halfback, it was quoted, it's moments like these that remind us why we fight till the very end.
00:52:06
Gary Yeh
I'm just glad I could make a difference when we needed it most. His remarks capture the adrenaline and determination of a player who stepped under immense pressure. And yeah, true leader.
00:52:19
Gary Yeh
Warriors coach was quoted, our team has grown in resilience and belief. Today's performance, especially on defense, showcased that even under pressure, we can lock in and deliver when it counts.
00:52:32
Gary Yeh
this shows the evolving mindset that within the Warriors squad and emphasizing tactical refinement and the importance of unity in high-stakes match.
00:52:43
Gary Yeh
Ryan, between the Warriors, Cowboys, how did you find the game and what are your thoughts?
00:52:49
Tackles and Tinnies
Oh, mate, this, again, as I said earlier in the potty, this game was probably the game of the round, in regards to atmosphere at least. Mate, the Warriors fans... Hats off to you guys, eh?
00:53:02
Tackles and Tinnies
Like, you guys brought the energy. You're by far the loudest team. It's probably ah ah a Warriors home game in Brisbane anyway.
00:53:10
Gary Yeh
Wow.
00:53:11
Tackles and Tinnies
But, yeah, mate, the energy that they had. Lukey Metcalf, I think, got 100 points in the first half in Supercoach, which is insane.
00:53:17
Gary Yeh
Wow.
00:53:18
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah, he he killed it. Metcalf's been on fire recently. Obviously, he had a... Bit of a turbulent start. Killed it in the first couple rounds, but obviously then it had a slow start.
00:53:29
Tackles and Tinnies
People rage traded him, including myself. Jake rage traded him, then traded him back in. Like... That sort what has been his season, but it's really good to see that Luke Metcalf is finding a bit more consistency, especially halfback. He hasn't really played there for. was playing 5-8 last year.
00:53:44
Tackles and Tinnies
think he's only played, what, less than 20 games at halfback total. So, yeah, really good for Luke Metcalf and their confidence there. I believe Edward Cossie went off with an injury. So I think he was playing on the wing, which shifted everyone out one.
00:53:58
Tackles and Tinnies
So, again, Kudos to the Warriors for covering that. Leckie Halamassia, he had that really good long-range try about a month ago now.
00:54:09
Tackles and Tinnies
He played a full 80 minutes for the first time. He was unreal. Definitely passed the eye test live. He's going to be a dynamo long-term for them. Yeah, Cowboys, mate. Drinkie was on fire. like Again, I was going to put him in supercoach. I ended up going Ponga, which ended up well as well. But Drinkwood absolutely killed it.
00:54:27
Tackles and Tinnies
He's going to be a probably a big factor for them to make the eight if they do get there. I thought Tommy Dearden was solid. Jeremiah Nanai is finally getting some good form leading into that origin period, which is fantastic for the boys.
00:54:40
Tackles and Tinnies
But, mate, up the was. so i can say. Up the was.
00:54:44
Gary Yeh
afterwards.
00:54:46
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah, they unreal, mate.
00:54:47
Gary Yeh
no
00:54:47
Tackles and Tinnies
They were very, very good. Again, they deserved the They looked like the better team. And I think the crowd certainly brought them home. So out to the crowd at Magic Crown. So next game, we got Tigers versus Dragons. So in an edge your seat Magic Round showdown at Suncorp Stadium, the West Tigers narrowly outlasted the St. George Illawarra Dragons, clocking in an impressive 34 to 28 win.
00:55:11
Tackles and Tinnies
The match was a rollercoaster momentum swings and the Tigers, despite falling behind early, rallied with clinical precision and resilience in the second half. So key moments, so explosive early exchanges.
00:55:24
Tackles and Tinnies
The Dragons struck first with young half I don't know the first name, Lika King Tonga. toya So he's a cheapy young gun on Supercoach.
00:55:34
Tackles and Tinnies
Shout out to Nico taking a pun on him, but he got like 80 points on Supercoach. Nonetheless, carving open the Tigers' defense to put his side on the scoreboard within the opening minutes. However, the Tigers quickly answered back as slick interplay between Jerome Luai and Lockie Galvin set the stage for Charlie Staines to put the Tigers on the board.
00:55:53
Tackles and Tinnies
was iconic counterattacks. One of the match-defining plays came just before the halftime whistle after Dragon second-roller Jadon Suwa lost grip over the line and near attempt to tackle. Dream Buller picked it up and embarked on a sensational 105-meter intercept try.
00:56:09
Tackles and Tinnies
This breathtaking burst not only electrified the crowd, but also punctuated the Tigers' intent to dominate the exchange. there was a late defensive stand, so with the Dragons mounting a spirited late surge, scoring consecutive tries to claw back into contention, the Tigers' composure was tested to the limit.
00:56:27
Tackles and Tinnies
The sense of grit, particularly from Clint Gutherson and his mates, ensured that every attacking opportunity was met with resolve and resilience. This late stand ultimately preserved the Tigers' slender lead and secured the victory.
00:56:40
Tackles and Tinnies
So Clint Gutherson was quoted, It's nights like this that show who we are. We dug deep even though they were in losing team. And Tigers coach, we knew the Dragons would be fighting and our adjustments have halftime proved crucial.
00:56:54
Tackles and Tinnies
The lads embraced the challenge and our execution, especially that game changing run by Buller. Made all the difference to tonight. This insight reflects our tactical shifts and individual brilliance combined tip to scale in hard fought contests.
00:57:08
Tackles and Tinnies
Mate. couple of things here. The claw. The claw was gone off with all the fans in Magic Ground. Every time the Tigers did something good, everyone was just yippee-hawing, arm up in the sky like Jerome Luai Taruba a couple of weeks ago.
00:57:19
Gary Yeh
Oh, nice.
00:57:22
Tackles and Tinnies
Second thing to note, Chris, a mate, I know you're listening. He got a photo of Lockie Galvin on the the baseline of the trial.
00:57:28
Gary Yeh
Yeah, it's nice.
00:57:30
Tackles and Tinnies
and So he was stoked. So... Chris was absolutely slandering him. Now he wants him to stay. So how the tides turned so quickly.
00:57:37
Gary Yeh
I love it.
00:57:38
Tackles and Tinnies
um game, guys?
00:57:39
Gary Yeh
employing yeah i ah love it
00:57:46
Gary Yeh
Yeah, it seems like a um great game. can watch the highlights, but yeah, Luai, he's doing pretty good, hey? The Tigers are gelling well, the Tigers.
00:57:58
Gary Yeh
Yeah, i love them. I love an underdog. And I think we spoke about it a while ago, like started the season, but yeah, really backing the Tigers and the Titans, but Tigers to do really well.
00:58:10
Gary Yeh
this season And they seem like they have so far at least, you outlasted a lot of the pressure and the challenges from the the better teams. And they've proven that they can do it.
00:58:20
Tackles and Tinnies
Yep.
00:58:23
Gary Yeh
they They're like, they're up there.
00:58:26
Tackles and Tinnies
And again, if they can sort of put the Lockie Govan situation behind them, I think they're going to be a very tough out. And again, Terrell May, shout out to him. He's been an absolute beast. And I'll tell you what, as a Queensland fan, there is definitely discussions about Terrell May not getting picked for New South Wales.
00:58:44
Tackles and Tinnies
As a Queensland fan, I'm ecstatic.
00:58:48
Gary Yeh
Mm. Yeah. Mm.
00:58:48
Tackles and Tinnies
Like, he can do that for 80 minutes. Imagine what he can do in 25 to 30 minutes. Just let the man wreck habit.
00:58:54
Gary Yeh
yeah
00:58:55
Tackles and Tinnies
You know you don't have to have a full gas at tank. Just go hard for 30 minutes. Tell you what, Queensland will struggle with Terrell May. He looks so good live. Would you pick Luai after round 10, Gaz, or are you still Mitchell Moses?
00:59:11
Tackles and Tinnies
In New South Wales.
00:59:13
Gary Yeh
yeah, that's ah an an interesting one. And I was actually talking to a patient about this, He's a big fan of the who was it the Penrith Panthers.
00:59:24
Gary Yeh
But I reckon they go with... Short answer is I reckon they go with Luai because of the connection.
00:59:30
Tackles and Tinnies
Ooh.
00:59:33
Tackles and Tinnies
Yep.
00:59:34
Gary Yeh
Actually, no, sorry. We were talking about something else. but But between... Let me know what you think, right? But between Cleary and Moses...
00:59:46
Gary Yeh
Because they're both sevens, right?
00:59:49
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah, it has to be clear.
00:59:51
Gary Yeh
Yeah?
00:59:52
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah, not even second guessing.
00:59:52
Gary Yeh
Nice. Nice. Why do you reckon, Theory?
00:59:56
Tackles and Tinnies
Mate, he's just got the reps. He's got the championships. Obviously, Moses needs his on the back for delivering last year during the origin period. However...
01:00:06
Tackles and Tinnies
yeah Cleary's got that dog, mate.
01:00:10
Gary Yeh
Yeah, 100%.
01:00:10
Tackles and Tinnies
He went up to Magic Round in a packed Bronco Stadium and he just put the Gortman down.
01:00:10
Gary Yeh
hundred percent
01:00:16
Gary Yeh
Yeah.
01:00:17
Tackles and Tinnies
And I think that was a statement game Cleary.
01:00:18
Gary Yeh
Yeah.
01:00:20
Gary Yeh
Yeah, when all odds were against their favor, against the Penrith Panthers, and then for him to do that, yeah, amazing.
01:00:23
Tackles and Tinnies
Yep.
01:00:28
Gary Yeh
Yeah, I'm the same with you, Ryan. got to go Cleary over Moses.
01:00:33
Tackles and Tinnies
Yep. Well, Gazzy, you get the honours here, mate.
01:00:36
Gary Yeh
Let's go.
01:00:37
Tackles and Tinnies
You got the doggies versus the Titans.
01:00:40
Gary Yeh
The honours of the Doggy Zers Titans. Oh, goodness. i don't know if I want to relive this. But a riveting magic round clash at Suncorp Stadium, the Bulldogs asserted their authority with a commanding thirty eight to eighteen victory over the Titans, displaying clinical execution relentless defensive mindset. hey i the bold The Bulldogs looked to extend their lead in the latter while the Titans continued to struggle with consistency and composure.
01:01:08
Tackles and Tinnies
Thank you.
01:01:09
Gary Yeh
Key moments, early Bulldog onslaught. The match ignited when Karaz burst down the wing to set up an early try, establishing an aggressive tone that forced the Titans into the back foot from the opening minutes.
01:01:21
Gary Yeh
The early momentum was a crucial in signaling the Bulldogs' intent and dictating the pace of the game. There was capitulation through errors, so the Titans' campaign was marred by costly handling areas and it misplaced passes.
01:01:37
Gary Yeh
These turnovers in key areas allowed the Bulldogs to seize control seamlessly, converting mistakes into scoring opportunities and gradually widening the gap before halftime. So i think from there, I think we both knew, but crucial defensive stops in the mid second half, a pivotal moment came in the form of a game changing intercept Steven Crichton.
01:01:50
Tackles and Tinnies
but
01:01:53
Tackles and Tinnies
Thank you.
01:02:01
Gary Yeh
His assertive reading of the game supported by the collective defensive effort halted promising Titans drive and effectively sealed the Bulldogs fate as they bolstered their advantage.
01:02:13
Gary Yeh
Some post-match insights, Stephen Crichton, he was quoted to say, we focus on discipline and execution today, every play counted, and we kept the pressure on from start to finish.
01:02:26
Gary Yeh
This win is a significant step in solidifying our position at the top of the ladder. I wish a Titans, Tino, for ah sum maa we could say that.
01:02:35
Tackles and Tinnies
like
01:02:36
Gary Yeh
But the Titans coach, it's a tough loss when you can clearly see the opportunities but fail to connect as a unit. We need to regroup, address our mistakes and come back stronger.
01:02:48
Gary Yeh
There's plenty of work to be done. can really feel that one from Desi Hasler.
01:02:52
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah.
01:02:52
Gary Yeh
But yes, a lot of... A lot of things taken from that game, right? Titans, we've been saying it for a fair bit now, just very inconsistent.
01:03:04
Gary Yeh
We mentioned it before, the David Fafita being dropped and then just a lot of injuries for the Titans, but still kind of no excuse for them not to it not to at least be a little bit more competitive, I think.
01:03:19
Gary Yeh
What are your thoughts on that game?
01:03:19
Tackles and Tinnies
yeah
01:03:22
Tackles and Tinnies
Oh, mate, yee-haw and chirping, wearing my Titans jersey. Surprisingly, a lot of Titans fans there at the game, which was unreal. But, mate, when your halfback goes down to a HIA in the first five minutes, you know you're not going to be in for a good day.
01:03:38
Gary Yeh
and
01:03:39
Tackles and Tinnies
Jalen DeGroot essentially had to play halfback, shared responsibility with AJ Brimson, but both of them haven't really got a long kicking game. So, yeah, Chris Randall had to step up as well. But as soon as Weaver went down, it was game over, unfortunately.
01:03:56
Tackles and Tinnies
Jacob Carraz, I know, again, I'm shouting out Chris, but yeah Chris was captaining Carraz on Supercoach. managed get 150. However, in typical Adam fashion, Adam managed to arm swindle his mindset and change it last second.
01:04:12
Tackles and Tinnies
So, yeah, yeah.
01:04:14
Gary Yeh
Oh, wow.
01:04:14
Tackles and Tinnies
Chris was pretty salty on the caraz situation there.
01:04:16
Gary Yeh
Yeah. Oh, I would be too.
01:04:19
Tackles and Tinnies
But, mate, the dogs, what can we say, mate?
01:04:21
Gary Yeh
Yeah.
01:04:21
Tackles and Tinnies
They're just unreal. Like, they're consistently turning up every single week. Doesn't matter if they've got injuries. Doesn't matter if they got suspensions. Someone just steps up into their role. like that next man mentality, and and that's what you need from a winning team. Yeah.
01:04:37
Tackles and Tinnies
Steven Crichton looked very, very good. He's going to be very hard on mission if he's going to be dropped for like a turbo slash Latrell Mitchell. But if I'm Coach Laurie Daly for the New South Wales Blues, he'd be one of my first guys picked.
01:04:54
Gary Yeh
Yeah. Yeah.
01:04:55
Tackles and Tinnies
So good defensively, very strong in attack. He's got that bloody energy. like soon as like we scored a try, like he was just going like, yee-haw and like this, like you're too small, you're too small.
01:05:07
Tackles and Tinnies
like There's a banter that you want as a player and as a fan.
01:05:10
Gary Yeh
yeah
01:05:10
Tackles and Tinnies
like He's that guy that you need. Again, he's been there for two years and the dogs have done good for two years. so And he the Panthers doing not so good. So correlation equals causation, I guess.
01:05:22
Tackles and Tinnies
What are your thoughts, mate?
01:05:24
Gary Yeh
yeah Yeah, I agree. Croydon is huge for the Bulldogs. He's got that literal dog in him and then he's got that charisma too.
01:05:32
Tackles and Tinnies
Yes.
01:05:35
Gary Yeh
like He's a bit of a... like Yeah, people love to watch him. He's a great player.
01:05:41
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah. Yeah. Jerome Lui-esque in terms of his mentality towards the game, which is what you want to see. But, mate, the low key Titans are...
01:05:52
Tackles and Tinnies
Tino looked good. Like he looked very solid, really, really tried hard. Again, that's why he's our captain mate. He turns up every single week. Doesn't matter if he has to take three interchanges, he's going to go for a couple of minutes, then go back on.
01:06:05
Tackles and Tinnies
I thought Bo Thurmore also had a good game. Sorry, Paulie, for convincing you not to get him in super coach.
01:06:10
Gary Yeh
And
01:06:11
Tackles and Tinnies
But yeah, he did very, very well. Yes, made some errors, but I think he's definitely in for a shot for getting that Queensland origin utility role. Maybe even starting potentially.
01:06:22
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah, we just look lackluster, mate. We need a shakeup somewhere. And again, doesn't help when Fafita's $1 million dollars salary and Kieran Foreman's probably making about $600 and then JC's probably making $700. There's a lot of money.
01:06:38
Tackles and Tinnies
on the pine at the moment. So with JC back this week, a bit more clarity in regards to Dave Afita's situation with his injury, forced out, obviously. I'm hoping, I'm hoping, but nervous.
01:06:54
Gary Yeh
Yep, same.
01:06:54
Tackles and Tinnies
So next game.
01:06:55
Gary Yeh
so
01:06:57
Tackles and Tinnies
This was a huge game. The atmosphere was crazy. you've got the Panthers versus the Broncos. So in a hard-fought Magic Round encounter at Suncorp Stadium, the Brisbane Broncos edged the Penrith Panthers 26-18.
01:07:08
Tackles and Tinnies
The Broncos' combination of tactical discipline and opportunistic play proved the difference maker, while the Panthers were left to rue missed chances and unresolved selection issues. So overall, Gaz, the Penrith Panthers live. I've never seen them live before.
01:07:26
Tackles and Tinnies
but the Panthers looked unreal, okay? I've actually misquoted myself. i've got notes from last week, but I'll quickly get the score up. But the Panthers, mate, the eye test for them, Nathan Cleary live is just unreal.
01:07:39
Tackles and Tinnies
And then looking at Dylan Edwards, looking to regain his position over James Tedesco was also important. But apologies, it was Penrith Panthers 32 to eight. Super...
01:07:53
Tackles and Tinnies
well, the biggest thing for me to watch it live was the control of the Panthers and slowing down the ruck of the Broncos big boys. It was wet weather footy, which didn't help the Broncos, but the Broncos, particularly Adam Reynolds and Ben Hunt, they looked very disjointed and they were really struggling to get a ah ah hold the game. And I think Nathan Cleary just proved why he's the best player in the competition.
01:08:22
Tackles and Tinnies
It was really good to see that some of the changes that they made for the Penrith Panthers. So they dropped Casey McLean from the centers and that just opened up Thomas Jenkins again.
01:08:30
Tackles and Tinnies
He got a double, is really good to see. got a young fella in Patea, who's a front rower. He got over for his meat pie, which is awesome to see for a young fella.
01:08:41
Tackles and Tinnies
But mate, Broncos just look crap. They looked like the last 20 minutes from a couple of years back when they choked that grand final. over the panthers so bronco's got some work to do house obviously tried really hard carrigan tried really hard cobo looked good at the back but mate is it premature to say the panthers are back what are we thinking
01:09:08
Gary Yeh
I reckon they're on their way back up. they They were at rock bottom. I think they're only going get better from here on and to the rest of the season. But then we need to talk about the Iceman and Nathan Cleary.
01:09:25
Gary Yeh
Like that was a spitting image of the grand final a couple of years back against the Broncos.
01:09:26
Tackles and Tinnies
Yep.
01:09:31
Tackles and Tinnies
The exact same play too.
01:09:32
Gary Yeh
the path yeah same play yeah from the hooker over to cleary cleary with the left foot step back at that same back in the ruck and and scoring the try was vision of it back to back like the the video and yeah it was literally the same play so
01:09:53
Gary Yeh
Yeah, I mean, it it just shows you that the Broncos probably have a bit of work to do in terms of defense, but also, yeah, the the Panthers, I think they, that was a good game. Like, I think they're on their way back up.
01:10:09
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah, 100%. They looked really good. All right, Gazzy, you can get the last game for us. Raiders storm.
01:10:15
Gary Yeh
Raiders storm. There we go. In an edge of your seat, magic round encounter at Suncorp Stadium, the Canberra Raiders, they snatched a narrow 2018 victory over the Melbourne Storm in a clash defined by pivotal penalties, decisions, and moments of sheer resilience.
01:10:31
Gary Yeh
The game's denouement, steered by a contentious penalty against the Storm's Trent Larrero and a composed finish from Jamal Fogarty, proved to be the catalyst that swung the momentum firmly in the Raiders' favour.
01:10:38
Tackles and Tinnies
No, I'm out.
01:10:48
Gary Yeh
Some key moments, Storm's early ambition. The Melbourne Storm came out firing, imposing their trademark intensity in the opening stages of the match. The early offensive thrust set the tone, forcing the Raiders to adjust quickly to a high-tempo start.
01:11:04
Gary Yeh
Pivotal penalty drama. In the dying minutes of the game, pressure culminated in a critical penalty conceded by Storm's Trent Larrero. The decision proved to be a turning point as it granted the Raiders a golden opportunity to regain control.
01:11:18
Gary Yeh
Decisive composure under fire. Capitalising on that moment. Jamal Fogarty stepped up to the challenge with a composed penalty goal that ultimately sealed the win.
01:11:29
Gary Yeh
Complimenting this, a brilliant chip and chase try by KO Weeks, what you talked about right earlier, equalized the contest and pushed the match into its final stages.
01:11:40
Gary Yeh
We'll go through the post-match insights. Ricky Stewart was quoted. We knew this was going to be a tight battle from the start. When that opportunity presented itself after the penalty call, our boys showed incredible character.
01:11:53
Gary Yeh
This win is all about resilience and seizing the moment when it counts. And then Jamal Fogarty, he was quoted. Moments like these test your composure under pressure. I'll just focus on the execution and I'm pleased I could deliver that kick that helped secure the win for us.
01:12:11
Gary Yeh
But yeah, that was a great finish to the round, Roy. What were your thoughts on the game?
01:12:19
Tackles and Tinnies
Mate, again, as you said, last game of the round, started pissing down rain. We got our ponchos on row eight and was just annoying all weekend. So we were on one side of the sta stadium, so facing the non-Caxon street side in this last one.
01:12:35
Tackles and Tinnies
We weren't getting any ball, like all the try scoring opportunities other the side of the field. And this last game, we had... the Melbourne Storm in the first half, who did the Sua Falongo line break, as I mentioned earlier, and then chipped her across the field to Pappenhausen, where Pappenhausen scored.
01:12:51
Tackles and Tinnies
Funny enough, I saw a clip on TikTok today where it was the 167 podcast, which is Pappy, Munster, and Hughes. And Jerome Hughes was recalling what was happening. it was pretty much Sua made the line break and then when Sua kicked the ball across the field, he thought he kicked it in the space and didn't see Pappenhausen.
01:13:12
Tackles and Tinnies
And Jerome Hughes was like blowing up at Sua, like, what the F are you doing, mate?
01:13:15
Gary Yeh
Yeah.
01:13:17
Tackles and Tinnies
Like, just pass the ball, you should just kick it to me. And then when he realized the ball was going across to Pappenhausen, he caught him in the full. He's oh yeah, my bad, bro.
01:13:25
Gary Yeh
Yeah.
01:13:27
Tackles and Tinnies
And then lucky enough in the second and the second half, they swapped sides and obviously got the KO week magic try over Pappenhausen, the chip and chase, which put them in overtime, as I mentioned earlier in the potty.
01:13:27
Gary Yeh
I saw this.
01:13:38
Tackles and Tinnies
So unreal, mate. But I think the biggest thing is the lack of discipline for the Storm. Yeah. Tom Starling, mate, hats off to you, brother, because you did a very, very good job niggling the forwards and like get in the backs of the Storm players, particularly Stefano and Trent Liero, as you mentioned in the the game notes, guys.
01:14:03
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah, Tom Starling did a great job. He obviously got attitude or the f FU move from John Cena where he got suplexed over the top of his shoulder. Yeah, they've clipped that up with WW music too.
01:14:12
Gary Yeh
yeah.
01:14:16
Tackles and Tinnies
ah
01:14:17
Gary Yeh
Yeah, got to clip that.
01:14:18
Tackles and Tinnies
But yes, Stefano was 20 metres out from the Raiders trial line and Tom Starling did what he did best, just got there and had the niggle and he gave away a penalty, 20 metres out.
01:14:31
Tackles and Tinnies
Like that was game winner. It was also worthy to note, which I didn't put in the game notes, but how the hell Papenhausen got the field goal and then they went back to go take the kickoff and then the ref slash the bunker blew it off and said there was a foul play or some some' bullshit.
01:14:50
Tackles and Tinnies
Anyway, the field goal got go taken away from them. So they were actually up 19 to 18 and then they took the field goal away.
01:14:53
Gary Yeh
Wow.
01:14:56
Gary Yeh
Yeah. They got a... Yeah, wow. That's contentious. Hmm.
01:15:02
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah, it was. I forgot to mention that. But yeah, huge. It was huge, mate.
01:15:07
Gary Yeh
Yeah.
01:15:09
Tackles and Tinnies
So yeah, but shout out to the Raiders, mate. They looked really, really good. And they're versed in the doggies this week. So that's probably going to be the game the round for sure.
01:15:21
Tackles and Tinnies
But yeah, all I can say is keep Farlongo in that team because he's bloody good to watch.
Betting Tips & Predictions
01:15:26
Tackles and Tinnies
So round nine betting, Gazzy. So We both tipped the sharks, which was correct.
01:15:35
Tackles and Tinnies
roosters, dolphins, I've tipped the roosters, you tipped the dolphins, so I've got one up on you. Rabbitohs versus the knights, I tipped the knights, you tipped the rabbitohs, so I got another one.
01:15:44
Gary Yeh
Oh, no.
01:15:44
Tackles and Tinnies
Warriors versus the cowboys, I tipped the cowboys, so did you, so we both got that wrong. Tigers versus the dragons, we both tipped the tigers, so we got that one right. I actually was a bit contentious here and I tipped the dogs over the Titans the first time all season and the doggies won.
01:15:59
Tackles and Tinnies
So I'll take the point. And the Panthers versus the Broncos, both did the Broncos and then we both tipped Storm versus the Raiders, both of the Storm and got that one wrong. So the bold predictions, Broncos for myself, I said the Broncos to beat the Panthers by 20 points was incorrect.
01:16:17
Tackles and Tinnies
I said three out of the four Queensland teams to win. No one from Queensland won this week.
01:16:23
Tackles and Tinnies
So that's shit-fold prediction. Maybe we should have just said one from four. then one game to go into overtime, which was the last game. So I got a point there. Gazzy, your bold predictions.
01:16:23
Gary Yeh
moving
01:16:33
Gary Yeh
Nice.
01:16:34
Tackles and Tinnies
You said Mitchell Moses to go 90 plus on Supercoach, which was incorrect. You said Rabideaus to win, so automatically wrong. And then Titans to win by 12 plus, and that was also wrong. So Gazzy, in round nine, you got two points and I got six points, which means I'm back, baby.
01:16:53
Tackles and Tinnies
Total points for the season. Gaz, you're on 35, I'm on 38.
01:16:55
Gary Yeh
and it
01:16:56
Tackles and Tinnies
thirty eight Gary, eat some nuggets, mate, because that's what's going to be happening soon.
01:17:02
Gary Yeh
You know what, Roy? I'm not too nervous, eh? I'm not too nervous because even if I do have to run this half marathon, there'll be vision of me hopefully not spewing.
01:17:12
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah, 100% brother.
01:17:14
Gary Yeh
I'll be watching i'll be washing him down with a nice cold beverage, a couple of nuggets on the run.
01:17:18
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah.
01:17:21
Gary Yeh
ah
01:17:23
Tackles and Tinnies
Can't wait for the support on the bike, mate. All right, so guys, round 10 tips. So we got the dolphins versus eels. We both tip the fins. Knights versus the Titans.
01:17:36
Tackles and Tinnies
I'm going the Knights and you said the Titans. But guys, we said in the the pre the green room, I said I'm trying to change the strategy because I kept tipping the Titans and they were losing.
01:17:45
Gary Yeh
Yeah.
01:17:45
Tackles and Tinnies
so I'm hoping if I tip the Knights, bit of reverse psychology, the Titans might win. So only logic.
01:17:52
Gary Yeh
Well, you're smart, right? Look, you're smart.
01:17:54
Gary Yeh
You're tipping with your head and not your heart. Yeah.
01:17:58
Tackles and Tinnies
I've got nothing. Then we've got the Rabbitohs versus the Broncos. Go for the Broncos. Raiders versus the Doggies, arguably the game of the round. I've got the Raiders. got the Dogs, Gaz.
01:18:11
Tackles and Tinnies
Warriors versus the Dragons. Both got the Waz. Cowboys versus Panthers. Both got the Panthers. Storm versus Tigers. Both got the Storm. And then a really good one here. Manly versus Sharks. Also very good game.
01:18:23
Tackles and Tinnies
I've got Manly. You've got the Sharkies. So, Gaz, you decided you want to copy and paste your predictions from last week. And if that's the case, mate, Titans to win 12+, I'm more than happy to give you the bonus point.
01:18:37
Tackles and Tinnies
But...
01:18:38
Gary Yeh
I reckon, yeah, Titans to win 12+. Let's go just because the Rabbits, this is pretty bold. I might just take away call those two to score.
01:18:49
Gary Yeh
Maybe Rabbits to win is pretty bold. So, Morgan.
01:18:53
Tackles and Tinnies
Take that more. I'll actually i'll give you that because that's how bad they're doing. I'll give you that.
01:18:57
Gary Yeh
Yeah. And then, look, Mitchell Moses against the Dolphins. I could could go either way. So, yeah, I'll i'll keep Mitchell Moses to go 90+.
01:19:06
Tackles and Tinnies
Well, let's go live update. So... round 10, Bob, I'll bring my super coach up now, but round 10 for me, I've got storm to put 40 points on the tigers.
01:19:17
Tackles and Tinnies
take that Chris. That's all I can say. got turbo to score a double and manly to win. And then DWZ who's returning from his injury. He's going also get a double. so fingers crossed for him.
01:19:31
Tackles and Tinnies
No live update on my computer. Oh, well, you have to wait and see, you guys.
01:19:37
Tackles and Tinnies
So I'm
01:19:37
Gary Yeh
The full-time score,
Supercoach Updates & Fantasy Files
01:19:38
Gary Yeh
right?
01:19:39
Gary Yeh
Is that the Eels-Dolphins?
01:19:39
Tackles and Tinnies
looking – oh, hang I've got hear.
01:19:42
Tackles and Tinnies
Not the full-time score. I'm trying to get the – no, it's not loading.
01:19:45
Gary Yeh
Oh, the super coach. But the the Eels lost to the Dolphins just now.
01:19:48
Tackles and Tinnies
It is. They did. And Mitchell Moses got 41 Supercoach points.
01:19:52
Gary Yeh
Yeah. Come on, Moses.
01:19:59
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah.
01:20:00
Gary Yeh
Did you have a look at Iongi? He got 82. Yeah, not bad.
01:20:02
Tackles and Tinnies
I only got 82. I know Adam just traded in Herbie Farnworth and he got 84.
01:20:04
Gary Yeh
yeah not bad
01:20:07
Tackles and Tinnies
So, mate, well done. Good trade.
01:20:10
Gary Yeh
That's great.
01:20:11
Tackles and Tinnies
I was going to put Riley Smith in because I got decimated with bloody Brandon Smith and Mamazales and he got 56. That was a bit of an F up, but time will tell.
01:20:24
Gary Yeh
time
01:20:24
Tackles and Tinnies
Gaz, how's your super coach going, mate?
01:20:27
Gary Yeh
I didn't do too bad last week. I think it was like 1,330 something.
01:20:33
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah.
01:20:34
Gary Yeh
So, yeah still doing okay.
01:20:34
Tackles and Tinnies
That's
01:20:36
Gary Yeh
Doing better than I did last year. So, having a good time with it.
01:20:38
Tackles and Tinnies
all that matters, mate. Increasing. Have you made any trades this week?
01:20:43
Gary Yeh
I made one. and What was it?
01:20:45
Tackles and Tinnies
What'd you do? What'd
01:20:46
Gary Yeh
Let's have a look. I traded in I don't even know how to use this. I'm such a boomer.
01:20:55
Tackles and Tinnies
you do?
01:20:57
Gary Yeh
I forget who I traded in, but yeah, traded, made one trade and I might trade in any, any recommendations, right? I might trade in,
01:21:07
Tackles and Tinnies
i Yeah, there's a couple of guys. I'd probably pick some Knights plays for the Titans game, to be honest.
01:21:12
Gary Yeh
No, it's so nice. See, I had Ponga at the start of the season and then I've brought in Pappenhausen, Pappy.
01:21:15
Tackles and Tinnies
If you...
01:21:20
Tackles and Tinnies
No.
01:21:21
Gary Yeh
But I think I've got some solid centers. I don't know if I'll touch the centers, but I've got Garrick, Tracy, Asako, Shibasaki, Tamale. Oh, I traded in Jenkins this round.
01:21:33
Tackles and Tinnies
Okay. Interesting.
01:21:34
Gary Yeh
Yeah.
01:21:35
Tackles and Tinnies
He's come off the bench, but he'll get probably like 55 minutes, so you'll be sweet.
01:21:40
Gary Yeh
Yeah.
01:21:40
Tackles and Tinnies
Got a huge break-even.
01:21:41
Tackles and Tinnies
Well, sorry, a low break-even to go big in price.
01:21:44
Gary Yeh
Yeah, might trade him back out now, knowing that intel.
01:21:50
Tackles and Tinnies
like Yeah, guys, if you want to hear about my super coach, you're going to have go to the fantasy files. So Chris and I went for about hour and 15 minutes on the podcast with the fantasy files on Tuesday.
01:22:04
Tackles and Tinnies
talked about a holds, trades, and sells. Definitely some good information in there. slandered Adam as per usual for about 30 seconds because he always gives us shit advice.
01:22:14
Tackles and Tinnies
if you want to hear Adam get slandered on the Fantasy Files, do that one as well.
01:22:18
Gary Yeh
Thank you.
01:22:18
Tackles and Tinnies
But yeah, really good segment, guys, especially for you Supercoach lovers. we want to hear your Supercoach team, guys. So... Even if you just post it on this a YouTube clip or on the Apple Podcasts or Spotify, want to hear your buys, sells, and your trades. And even send your team in, guys, because more than happy to... Roast it or give you some, glaze you up.
01:22:42
Tackles and Tinnies
Either or, depending where you are. So yeah, that's the Fantasy Files plug. Have to do it every single time. So Gazzy, we're almost home at 9.55 on a school night.
01:22:53
Tackles and Tinnies
Tackles and tins, the tinny awards for round nine. So I actually put Billy Smith's For the Hit Stick Award, i got Billy Smith's Try Saver. So we talked about that earlier on.
01:23:04
Tackles and Tinnies
Not necessarily hit per se, but I tell you what, you'd have to put some bloody big force into the ball to knock that over for a pretty much a guaranteed try. I've got the Hidden and Gem Award for Sua Falongo.
01:23:17
Tackles and Tinnies
Again, ah ah love Falongo. He's so good to watch live, let alone on TV. he just He just backs himself. Every opportunity that he has, whether it's a chip and chase, whether it's ah ah a goosey to a big big step, or now even Melbourne Storm just have set plays for him off the scrum. Like literally give him the ball early and let him cook.
01:23:39
Tackles and Tinnies
Like that's sick. So hidden gem, definitely far long ago. This one was tricky this week. So the not-so-super-coach war was Braden Trindle. There's no like major standouts in terms of big buys because pretty much every big player killed it this week. But Braden Trindle got 15 points, mainly due to the fact that Nico Hines dominated that game with the Sharkies.
01:23:58
Tackles and Tinnies
He got over 100 points. Now, the super coach player the round was Jacob Karaz at 152 points. Jakey, I know you're listening to this, mate, and you refused to buy him in because he had a break even about 82 last week.
01:24:11
Tackles and Tinnies
How does that look now, mate? hi and our Honorable mentions to Robert Toya, who also scored 148 points. Gaz, I don't know if you know this, mate, but Robert Toya is a Queenslander.
01:24:24
Tackles and Tinnies
but He's the potential smokey for the center position.
01:24:24
Gary Yeh
right
01:24:28
Tackles and Tinnies
Bloke who needs a tinny. Gazzy, do we need to say it again? But Des Hasler?
01:24:34
Gary Yeh
Oh, he needs multiple tinnies, right? Multiple.
01:24:38
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah, he's probably had about 10, I reckon, can already after this day for Fita situation. And... They're just so trash. But ah
Round Highlights & Podcast Growth
01:24:48
Tackles and Tinnies
we stay strong. We're loyal. We'll rally.
01:24:51
Tackles and Tinnies
And finally, the illustrious award, the Golden Tinny Award, our MVP of the week.
01:24:51
Gary Yeh
Yeah.
01:24:57
Tackles and Tinnies
It's KO Weeks, okay? That chip and chase over Pappenhausen in the 77th minute, as mentioned earlier, that was just an all or nothing play. Pretty much, if he didn't score there, the Raiders lost.
01:25:08
Tackles and Tinnies
So huge, huge play by KO Weeks in the pouring rain. Unreal. Great job, KO Weeks. You'll definitely yeah earth the golden tinny for the Magic Round, Round 9, Ponanza.
01:25:20
Tackles and Tinnies
So, again, I've said it early in the potty, but i think my match of the week is the Cowboys versus the Panthers. I think that's going to be a highly contested game. lot of players fighting for origin positions.
01:25:33
Tackles and Tinnies
You could argue Reece Wobson's not a lock. You could argue... Le'Amane is not necessarily a lock. You could argue Murray Talonghi is not a lock. There's a lot of guys wanting to put their hand forward for this game, and obviously both teams are performing, well, I guess in recent weeks, much better.
01:25:50
Tackles and Tinnies
Guys, what's your match of the round you want to see?
01:25:55
Gary Yeh
that's going to be a good game i'm actually the round's gonna have to be i reckon storm tigers will be a good game storm tigers manly sharks so the last two games will be a good one like with the tigers it would be interesting to see how they pair up against like you know the storm
01:26:06
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah. Yeah.
01:26:08
Tackles and Tinnies
yep
01:26:17
Gary Yeh
very top two, three team. And then with the Sharks as well, just considering that they've been doing so well, I think Manly Sharks, that's a pretty like evenly matched one. So it'll be good to see who will get up that round.
01:26:34
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah. Good shout, Gaz. Good shout. So that's pretty much show, guys. Episode 12. Gaz, we are flying along. it's crazy to think that pretty much 12 weeks ago we started this podcast.
01:26:46
Tackles and Tinnies
Three months almost, mate, which is insane.
01:26:47
Gary Yeh
Yeah.
01:26:48
Tackles and Tinnies
And I'm certainly enjoying the ride, mate.
01:26:49
Gary Yeh
It's amazing.
01:26:52
Gary Yeh
Yeah. Love the process. It's great fun. It's a lot of banter between us both and it's great to get the listeners involved too.
01:26:54
Tackles and Tinnies
Yep.
01:27:01
Gary Yeh
So So let's keep it up.
01:27:02
Tackles and Tinnies
ah of a cent
01:27:05
Tackles and Tinnies
Guys, but again, we'd love to hear from you. i've been responding really well on social media. So again, we're on every single platform, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, you name it, we're on it.
01:27:20
Tackles and Tinnies
We'll respond to you. Doesn't matter if it's a silly question, own hot take, or you think our take's a shit, which is probably half the time anyway, Gazzy. But yeah, we want to hear from you guys.
01:27:30
Tackles and Tinnies
This show's, me me and Gaz are here to interact with you as much as interact with one another. So again, please comment, like, subscribe and share it. And if you guys are listening to the podcast version, we'd love for you guys to give us a five-star rating.
01:27:46
Tackles and Tinnies
Again, every podcaster says it, but you actually have no idea how much of a difference it makes in terms of the viewership and in terms of us getting reach. again, guys, if you can do that for us, so that goes a long way.
01:27:57
Tackles and Tinnies
Gaz, any last words?
01:28:00
Gary Yeh
No, I guess thanks for listening.
01:28:03
Tackles and Tinnies
Yeah. Well, guys, that's it. 10 o'clock on a Thursday night. We'll get this out for you tomorrow.
01:28:07
Gary Yeh
Woohoo.
01:28:08
Tackles and Tinnies
Peace out. Thank you.