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THE FENDTHE JIMMYS - THE WINNERS AND LOSERS AWARDS FOR 2023Tigers, Blues and Kangaroos legend Garry 'Jimmy' Jack presides over rugby league's most prestigious annual awards ceremony.From best player, to flop of the year, to most bizarre gift for a departing player ... these awards are steeped in four years of traditionBrought to you be Georges Fine Meats Cherrybrook and Five Star Real Estate 2023-10-1435 minTHE FEND2023 GRAND FINAL: THE BEST EVER?Where does this GF rate in terms of best ever? Better than 89? 97? 2015?Nathan Cleary's 20 minutes of mayhem - is he now among the great number 7s of all time?How did the Broncos slip from dominance to devastation? Garry Jack tells of his own experience in having a premiership snatched from your graspCan Penrith make it a 4-peat in 2024?Should Reece Walsh have been selected for the Kangaroos?Plus plenty more - brought to you by Georges Fine Meats Cherrybrook and Five Star Real Estate2023-10-0445 minTHE FENDPANTHERS OR BRONCOS? A GRAND FINAL FOR THE AGESWill Reece Walsh's brilliance bring it home for the Broncos?Or will Nathan Cleary's class make it a Panther Three-Peat?2023's two standout teams come together at full strength for what promises to be one of the great Grand FinalsBuckle up - its going to be a beauty!We analyse the strengths and weaknesses and Jimmy Jack tells us how nerves - and a hot weather forecast - CAN make a big differenceBrought to you by Georges Fine Meats Cherrybrook and Five Star Real Estate2023-09-2637 minTHE FENDBITE KNIGHT: FINALS WEEK ONEHow many weeks for Jack Wighton for his alleged chomp on Tyson Gamble?No send off! Are the refs scared of Ricky?How far can guts carry the patched-up Roosters?The loss that will haunt the Sharks all summerWho needs skyscraper wingers? To'o and Turuva - the pocket rocket PanthersAnd Jimmy's tipping the Knights to kick on: "They would be 100% certain they can go all the way"Brought to you by Georges Fine Meats Cherrybrook and Five Star Real Estate Hornsby2023-09-1143 minTHE FEND2023 FLOPS & WEEK ONE FINALS PREDICTIONSSo which team has flopped hardest this NRL season?We pick our finals winners - who's giving the Raiders a chance against the Knights?Playing a final at a 13,000-capacity stadium - why the NRL's got this one wrongIs Benji about to burn his coaching career at the Tigers?How did Jimmy Jack get punished for being late back in the '80s?What's the most annoying sporting cliche?All that and more - brought to you by Georges Fine Meats Cherrybrook and Five Star Real Estate2023-09-0542 min
THE FENDSPECIAL GUEST: SUPERBOOT ROSS CONLONHe was the man from the '80s with the stuttering run-up and booming right boot: the great Ross Conlon joins The Fend for a chat.Rosco tells us about his favourite goal of all-time, his memories of Ellery Hanley's KO in the '88 GF - and you don't want to miss his yarn about his sponsored car from St Helens.And after the eyebrow-raising Luke Brooks BBQ gift, Conlon and old team mate Garry Jack tell us what THEY received from the Tigers as a farewell gift.Plus all the latest issues - including dramas...2023-08-221h 00THE FENDWHO'S BETTER - PANTHERS '23 V EELS '83?Are these Panthers better than the Eels' three-peat team from the '80s?Garry Jack played against that champion Parra team and gives his verdict.Are the Raiders finals imposters?Is this just a South Sydney slump or are they done?The NRL's send-off lotteryWas it a strip from Gutho v Dragons?Should Tedesco have a mortgage on the Kangaroos number 1 jersey ahead of Walsh, Ponga and Edwards?All that and more - brought to you by Georges Fine Meats Cherrybrook and Five Star Real Estate2023-08-0835 minTHE FENDMEMO STORM: YOU CHEATEDThe top eight is far from settled - we tell you who's crashing out and who's climbing in.Can Dylan Brown save Parra's season?The Storm's shameful celebration of stripped premiershipsIs Global Warming going to cost the Raiders - Jimmy Jack's wild theorySelf-sabotage from the Knights - what's going on??And is DCE better than Tooves?All that and more - proudly brought to you by Georges Fine Meats Cherrybrook2023-08-0127 minTHE FENDPUT A BROOM THROUGH THE BLUESHere we go again - more Origin pain for Blues supportersWhere did it go wrong at Suncorp?What changes need to happen to avoid an embarrassing cleansweep at Accor?Is Freddy finished?Garry Jack fumes over Cook playing in the centres: "we would never get Benny Elias to replace Michael O'Connor"The Queensland taunts NSW must use as motivation.Plus the Ben Hunt and Justin Holbrook/Des Hasler bombshells.Proudly brought to you by Georges Fine Meats Cherrybrook and Five Star Real Estate2023-06-2242 minTHE FENDTIME UP FOR TEDESCO?Your complete NSW Blues post mortem.Former Blues fullback Garry Jack gives his view on the form of James Tedesco - and is his place in doubt for Origin II?Were the navy blue jerseys to blame??!!Are there too many Panthers?How did the Blues get it so wrong in the first and last 10 minutes?Who comes in for Suncorp Stadium - or does NSW stick with the same 17?And how Billy Slater's brave calls paid off for the Maroons.All that and more - brought to you by Georges Fine...2023-06-0132 minTHE FENDORIGIN FEVER + LEICHHARDT ROCKSGarry Jack's in a great mood after the Tigers' record-breaking spanking of NQNSW & QLD teams analysis - how Tevita Pangai Junior could bring back 'old style' OriginJimmy spots a weak link in the Maroons line-upWhy Queensland can no longer claim to pick and stickHow Luai's lucky escape sends a poor messagePlus Parra's big win over the BunniesHuge episode - brought to you by Georges Fine Meats Cherrybrook and Five Star Real Estate2023-05-2338 min
THE FENDSPECIAL GUEST: DAVID BROOKS, FORMER TIGERS STARHere's a name that will revive fond memories for those who loved the '80s:Balmain's popular goal-kicking second rower DAVID BROOKSHe opens up on his anguish at being left out of the 1989 grand final teamHis blow-ups with Tigers coach Warren RyanA remarkable last-minute call-up for State of OriginHow Balmain turned Leichhardt into a fortress.Plus many more wonderful insights shared with his former team mate Garry JackAlso, we tackle the big issues from round 11 of the NRL.Proudly...2023-05-1558 minTHE FENDABRACADABRA: MAGIC ROUND DAZZLESMagic Round delivers againTigers two in a row!Parra ‘s premiership chances slidingReece Walsh & Jayden Campbell giving hope to the kids Is it the year of the Rabbitohs ?Brain explosions are costing the DragonsShould Wayne Bennett be an Immortal?The tactic that has Jimmy Jack hot under the collar 2023-05-0938 minTHE FENDTIGERS BREAK THE DROUGHT!How the troubled Tigers pulled off the upset of the season!Have the Panthers lost their aura?The secret behind Sivo's successTime to pull the pin on Ponga experiment?Is Ben Hunt to blame for Dragons near misses?Did NRL go soft on Josh Reynolds dissent?and Wayne Bennett's 900th - Garry Jack takes us back to where it all began.Proudly brought to you by Georges Fine Meats Cherrybrook and Five Star Real Estate2023-05-0241 minTHE FENDJIMMY: WHY I SLAMMED THE TIGERSGarry Jack explains why he let rip at his beloved Tigers on the back page of the TeleTime to give other clubs the blockbuster Good Friday and Easter Monday timeslots?Would you pick Tommy Turbo for NSW Origin right now?The Hammer - making the Cowboys look sillyShort kick-offs and the death of the automatic 'repeat set' - how its great for the gameThe dreaded squirrel grip returnsAnd hip-drop hysteria - the refs are jumping at shadowsAll that and more - brought to you by Georges Fine...2023-04-1142 minTHE FENDLEICHHARDT HORROR SHOWThe Tigers lose the unlosable to depleted Knights - how did it happen?? Tigers legend Garry Jack gives us his verdictAnother Kalyn K-O - what next for the Newcastle skipper?Are the Eels slipping? Where's their first win coming?20 team NRL comp - masterstroke or madness? Jimmy and Hawsey go toe to toePlus plenty more. Brought to you by Georges Fine Meats Cherrybrook and Five Star Real Estate2023-03-1345 minTHE FENDDARTBOARD EDITION 2023 NRL PREVIEWThe Fend is back for Series 4!Garry Jack and Adam Hawse take a stab at naming the winners and losers for the Telstra Premiership.Can the Panthers make it a triple treat? Can the Eels go one better?Will the Tigers break their finals drought?Find out on The Fend!Brought to you by Georges Fine Meats Cherrybrook and Five Star Real Estate2023-02-2751 minTHE FENDTHE JIMMYS - THE WINNERS AND LOSERS AWARDS FOR 2022The most prestigious awards in rugby league, it's the third annual The Jimmys.Tigers great Garry Jack hands out the bouquets and backhanders for season 2022.From worst match/biggest clanger/best quote/worst cheap shot ... these are the categories the Dally Ms won't touch.Thanks to Georges Fine Meats Cherrybrook2022-10-1332 minTHE FENDTIGERS' DARKEST DAYTigers legend Garry Jack picks through the ruins of a club record 72-6 loss to the RoostersShould Brett Kimmorley walk from Tigers? Is he wrecking his chances of a future gig by staying?Did James Tamou deserve a reduced suspension for being a good bloke?Has David Fifita provided value for money at Titans?Do the Raiders deserve to sneak into the finals?Should the Sharks be awarded a home final at 11,000 capacity Shark Park?Alex Johnston - why there's no doubt he'll smash Ken Irvine's tryscoring recordAll that and...2022-08-2434 minTHE FENDSPECIAL GUEST: NOEL 'CRUSHER' CLEALRevisit the good ol' days with Manly, NSW and Kangaroos legend Noel 'Crusher' Cleal.Including a famous yarn about he and brother Les tearing into the touring Brits in 1979; premiership success with the Sea Eagles in '87; and his concerns for bush footy.Proudly brought to you by Georges Fine Meats Cherrybrook.2022-08-1844 minTHE FENDOH RICKY WHAT A PITY - STUART'S SPRAY HOGS THE HEADLINESRicky Stuart's targeting of Jaeman Salmon - we have our sayTo send off or sin bin? Refereeing inconsistencies frustrate the fansTigers/Knights - worst game of the year? We analyse the Tigers' horror record in CampbelltownThe in-form Eels size up bogey team the Bunnies And why the grand final MUST stay in SydneyProudly brought to you by Georges Fine Meats Cherrybrook2022-08-0836 minTHE FENDPARRA NEED KILLER INSTINCT: JACKLeague legend Garry Jack still not convinced by Eels - even after a second win over the Panthers!What a win by the Tigers! But we hate the loaning of David Nofoaluma to the StormShould Pat Carrigan have been sent off?Is 5-game ban the right call for Nathan Cleary?Dogs keep winning - why it's getting a bit awkward to dump interim Mick PotterWill the Knights stick with Adam O'Brien after his post-match job plea?Ronaldo Mulitalo - could he make it with the Swans?Jeremiah Nanai - the...2022-08-0139 minTHE FENDTIGERS ROBBED BY BUNKER!!Jimmy Jack has his say on the mother of all bunker howlers that cost his Tigers a deserved win over the Cowboys.Can the Eels stop the slide and save their season?Latrell Mitchell - is he playing Souths into premiership contention?The Dogs of Bore no more - how Canterbury are suddenly the kings of entertainment!Who is the greatest Broncos signing of all time?Plus much more - brought to you by Georges Fine Meats Cherrybrook2022-07-2534 minTHE FENDSPECIAL GUEST: ERIC 'THE GURU' GROTHEFour-time Parramatta premiership winner Eric Grothe opens up on his battle with depression and how he's making amends for past errors. Guru also takes us back to the 80s for a fascinating chat about his career with the all-conquering Eels, plus his time with NSW and Australia.Proudly brought to you by Georges Fine Meats Cherrybrook2022-07-221h 00THE FENDMIGHTY MAROONS WIN ORIGIN EPICFull Origin decider wrap with Blues great Garry Jack.Origin biffo - it's back!Where did it go wrong for Blues? Selection bungles? Basic errors? Too many Panthers?Is 3 wins from 5 series satisfactory for Freddy Fittler?Has Ben Hunt officially exorcised his demons?And why Tim Sheens should take over as Tigers coach NOWProudly brought to you by Georges Fine Meats Cherrybrook2022-07-1443 minTHE FENDYOU BLOODY BLUE-TY: STATE OF ORIGIN II WRAPA complete breakdown of the Blues' blitz of Maroons in Origin II.Can Nathan Cleary be ranked alongside 8th Immortal Joey Johns?Jimmy Jack reckons Matt Burton's debut was the best by a NSW player in 37 years!What happened to the famous Queensland never-say-die spirit?Question marks emerge over Kalyn Ponga's defence.Does Latrell Mitchell come back for the decider?Plus Ciraldo rejects Tigers - can things get any worse for the black, white and gold?All that and more. Proudly brought to you by Georges Fine Meats Cherrybrook2022-06-2742 minTHE FENDSPECIAL GUEST: STEVE 'ZIP ZIP MAN' ELLAEels, NSW, Kangaroos legend Steve 'Zip Zip Man' Ella joins The Fend.Along with old team mate and rival Garry Jack, Zip talks about:* The day Queensland fans tried to bash him* The Blue who hated Queenslanders the most* His favourite Eels grand final win* Why Parramatta crashed after 1986* Can the Eels break their premiership drought* Being left on the bench TWICE by Test coach Frank Stanton* How his cousins - rugby's Ella brothers - could have been Rabbitohs!All that and more - The Fend - brought to you...2022-06-2249 minTHE FENDEELS SMOKED BY HOT DOGSWhat's the matter Parra - how did Dogs mauling happen??Has Addo-Carr forced his way back into NSW team?Leilua released by Tigers - an admission they can't make finals?Did Naden deserve four weeks suspension?Mitch Moses joins the embarrassing no-try clubAnd who remembers the old game clock that stopped with 5 to go?All that and more - brought to you by Georges Fine Meats Cherrybrook2022-06-1439 minTHE FENDMAGUIRE SACKED - JIMMY'S TAKEGarry Jack with a big call - James Tedesco was TOO involved in Origin I. Do you agree?Was Isaah Yeo KO'd or are we seeing things?Damn Billy Slater brings his winning ways back for the MaroonsReferee Ashley Klein forgets he possesses a whistle as QLD push the boundariesWhat changes do NSW need to make for Game II?And at the Tigers - who should replace Michael Maguire? And why Cameron Ciraldo's manager deserves a payrise - is he the most hyped assistant coach of all time?All that and...2022-06-0940 minTHE FENDTOP 10 ORIGIN FULLBACKS OF ALL TIMEWho is the GREATEST State of Origin fullback of all time?Well, who better to ask than legendary Blues no.1 Garry Jack (who abstained from voting for himself)?Jimmy gives us his top 10 from more than four decades of Origin combat.Brought to you by Georges Fine Meats Cherrybrook.2022-06-0134 minTHE FEND'I FELT A SENSE OF DREAD': TIGERS LEGEND PAUL SIRONENTake a trip back to the glory days as Balmain's two most capped players - Paul Sironen and Garry Jack - chew over some great rugby league moments from the 80s and 90s.Siro speaks of his debut against the Eels, his 1989 GF heartbreak, Kangaroo Tour shenanigans, the great Laurie Nichols, the day he nearly signed with the Sharks, and much more - including the infamous Leichhardt possum.Proudly brought to you by Georges Fine Meats Cherrybrook.2022-05-2445 min