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LeagueCastleLeagueCastleS05E06 - Behind The Clipboard feat. James Huff (Central Newcastle)This episode is brought to you by SharpDS Central Coast Thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services we chat all things Stat Performers of The Week with Josh Spigelman aka The Stats Man Shipley Meats bring us our Newcastle Rugby League segment, chatting to Central Newcastle Assistant Coach James Huff. Don't forget to enter our tipping competition - all details can be found on our Instagram @leaguecastleau 2023-03-301h 07LeagueCastleLeagueCastleS04E13 - Taking On The Challenge feat. Lachlan Hanneghan (Wyong), Kieren Daymond (Dudley) and Harry Siejka & Honeti Tuha (Cessnock)Another packed to the brim episode with all of the best local Newcastle & Hunter Valley Rugby League discussion! A plethora of guests this week include Josh the Stats Man, Honeti Tuha & Harry Siejka from Cessnock, Lachy Hanneghan from Wyong & Kieren Daymond from Dudley!2022-06-221h 13LeagueCastleLeagueCastleS04E12 - Newy's Newest Media Mogul feat. Tim Christie (Central Newcastle) & Adam Martin (East Maitland Griffins)Another bumper episode featurng our regular co host Josh Spigelman aka The Stats Man thanks to Junkyard Skips as well as in depth chats with Tim Christie from Central & also The 2 Point Podcast as well as Adam Martin talking all things Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League Southern Conference.2022-06-141h 16LeagueCastleLeagueCastleS04E11 - Less Sin Bins More Skip Bins feat Ian Bourke (Lakes United) & Matt Hinton (Dungog)Chris & Josh are back with an extended ep, covering the Denton Engineering Cup with our Junkyard Skips stats performers of the week, an in depth chat with Lakes United Seagulls coach Ian "Bubba" Bourke and digging into the Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League Northern Conference with Dungog Warriors Captain Coach Matt Hinton! A big thanks to all our partner businesses who make the pod possible - Junkyard Skips, Beaver Brewery, Shipley Meats & Sharp DS Central Coast!2022-06-071h 23LeagueCastleLeagueCastleS04E10 - Bare Chested Tiger feat Grant Nelson (The Entrance Tigers) & Reece Ryan (Morisset Bulls)Another episode chatting all things Denton Engineering Cup, Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League and of course our recap of the stats that matter thanks to Junkyard Skips with our stats man Josh and the Junkyard Skips Stats Performers of the Week2022-06-011h 04LeagueCastleLeagueCastleS04E09 - Ugly Duckling Becomes A SwanWe catch up with Steven Widders (Western Suburbs), Aarron Morris (Swansea Caves Swans) & Leo Dynevor (Cardiff Cobras) chatting all things Denton Engineering Cup & Newcastle and Hunter Rugby League. We also welcome back Josh Spigelman aka "The Stats Man" thanks to Junkyard Skips2022-05-2556 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS04E08 - Secrets of The Swamp feat. Dave Hoban (Dora Creek Swampies)We are back after a week off and we have your updated Junkyard Skips leaderboard for the Stats Man of The Year as well as point updates from the washout games of Denton Engineering Cup.  We are also joined by Dora Creek Swamies Coach Dave Hoban to talk about the building and success of the club in recent years, recruiting and some of the elepphants in the room around players & player payments. A big thanks to all our sponsors - Shipley Meats, Sharp DS Central Coast, Beaver Brewery & Junkyard Skips2022-05-1837 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS04E07 - Spidey Senses feat Cameron Anderson (Central Newcastle)This week we sit down with Cameron "Spider" Anderson to chat all things Central Newcastle, Shaun Johnston to talk the best of the fare from around the grounds thanks to Beaver Brewery and our resident stats man Josh Spigelman to chat all things Denton Engineering Cup and Stats Performers thanks to Junkyard Skips 2022-05-031h 31LeagueCastleLeagueCastleS04E06 - Scorpion's Sting feat Matt Roach (Macquarie Scorpions)Chris catches up with Macquarie assistant coach Matt Roach to chat all things Denton Engineering Cup & the Scorps. Our statsman Josh also returns with an update on the stats man of the year and a recap of last rounds key stat performers The show is still on the look out for a naming rights or partner sponsor so if you are looking to spread the word of your business reach out to the team via social media to see what we can offer!2022-04-281h 02LeagueCastleLeagueCastleS04E05 - Halves in Props Bodies feat. Dewayne Sampson (South Newcastle Rugby League)Talking all things Denton Engineering Cup and Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League A Grade with our guest South Newcastle's Dewayne Sampson. And The Stats Man returns for all your Round 3 Denton Cup recaps!2022-04-121h 10LeagueCastleLeagueCastleS04E04 - Magpie of Many Hats feat Harry Siejka (Cessnock Goannas) & Luke Handsaker (Raymond Terrace Magpies)With two interrupted rounds of Denton Engineering Cup behind us, we run through the Stats Man's recap of Round 2 as well as discussing Cessnock's undefeated start to the year with their new captain-coach and dual international Harry Siejka. We also cover off on the Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League after a false start last week with a full washout round we catch up with Raymond Terrace C Grade co-coach Luke Handsaker to talk about the new era at the Magpies where the club has seen an explosion in player numbers with almost 100 players on their books for 2 mens...2022-04-0755 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS04E03 - Monsieur Steak Sanga Connoiseur feat Mitch Williams (Wyong Roos) and Shaun Johnston (University Seahorses)This week we catch up with Captain-Coach of the Wyong Roos Mitch Williams to talk Denton Engineering Cup, the wet start to the season and in particular the Roos Round 1 win over local rivals The Entrance. We also caught up with our local league food and beverage critic and NHRL stalwart Shaun Johnston from University to preview the Newcastle & Hunter season that is scheduled to kick off this weekend with a particular focus on the Mens A & B Grades and the Ladies League Tag competitions. 2022-03-301h 08LeagueCastleLeagueCastleS04E02 - Coach's Corner - feat Matt Lantry (Maitland), Steve Kidd (Macquarie), Aaron Watts (Kurri) & Phil Williams (Central Newcastle)Chris gets into the Denton Engineering Cup season with chats with four of the coaches from the competition, chatting pre season, lack of trials, who to watch and the season ahead2022-03-1740 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS04E01 - We Are BackKicking off 2022 with an NRL Season Preview as well as a look ahead to Round 1  Chris & co-host Cameron on debut give you all the info you need ahead of 2022. It's a long one but stay with us as we give a run down on each team and their predicted season. We also fire out some tips for the season ahead including a $67 value bet for Top Tryscorer!2022-03-081h 34LeagueCastleLeagueCastleS03E24 - Not Quite Live feat. Tim Christie (2 Point Podcast) & Dewayne Sampson (South Newcastle)This week's episode clarified that technology is not our strong suit! After a failed attempt to go live here is what would have been, a recording of a not so live stream. Big thanks to co-host Josh as well as our guests Tim Christie (Central Newcastle/2 Point Podcast) & Dewayne Sampson (South Newcastle), pushing through an hour plus of local rugby league thoughts and opinion as well as breaking down the NRL Round ahead. Brought to you by Smart Artist2021-08-181h 14LeagueCastleLeagueCastleS03E23 - What's New In The Castle? feat. Dan Nilsson & Campbell Scott (South Newcastle), Charlie Haggett (Newcastle RL) & Luke Handsaker (Raymond Terrace Magpies)Another bumper episode thanks to Smart Artist - chatting Denton Engineering Cup, Covid, Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League & NRL Time Stamps 2:40 - Denton Engineering Cup & NRL - Dan & Campbell (South Newcastle/Whats New In The Castle) 40:50 - Denton Engineering Cup & Covid - Charlie Haggett (Newcastle Rugby League) 51:25 - Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League - Luke Handsaker (Raymond Terrace Magpies) 2021-08-121h 06LeagueCastleLeagueCastleS03E22 - A Big Red Seagull feat Joel Edwards (Lakes United), Kody Bridges & Kirk Roberts (Dudley Magpies) & Buddy Matthews (Maitland United)An absolutely bumper episode, covering all things local footy thanks to our partner Smart Artist - check them out for all your sports and event photography & promotion needs! Time Stamps 2:30 - Stats Man's Performers of The Week feat Josh Spigelman (LeagueCastle) 24:20 - Denton Engineering Cup/Newcastle RL feat Joel Edwards (Lakes United) 43:20 - Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League (B Grade) feat Kody Bridges & Kirk Roberts (Dudley Magpies) 57:00 - NHRL (D Grade) feat Buddy Matthews (Maitland United) 1:24:50 - NRL Round 21 Preview feat Josh Spigelman (LeagueCastle)2021-08-041h 46LeagueCastleLeagueCastleS03E21 - Going The Early Crow feat. Royce Geoffrey (Macquarie Scorpions) & Nathan Taylor (Belmont South Rabbitohs)Brought To You By Smart Artist Time Stamps 3:45 - Stats Man Performers of the Week feat. Josh Spigelman 20:05 - Denton Engineering Cup/Newcastle Rugby League feat. Royce Geoffrey (Macquarie Scorpions) 38:35 - Newcastle & Hunter A Grade feat. Nathan Taylor (Belmont South Rabbitohs) 50:50 - NRL Round 21 Preview feat. Josh Spigelman2021-07-291h 12LeagueCastleLeagueCastleS03E20 - Launching the Local Legend of League feat. Pete Cronin (Kurri Kurri Bulldogs) & Jayden Potts and Jimmy Newburn (Lakes United) - sponsored by Smart ArtistAnother bumper episode pulling apart the local league competitions, this week we also launch our new competition to find the ultimate Local Legend of League, tune in to find out how to nominate some one! Time Stamps 4:15 - Stats Man Performer of The Week (Newcastle Rugby League) feat. Josh Spigelman 30:15 - Denton Engineering Cup feat. Pete Cronin (Kurri Kurri) 51:20 - Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League D Grade feat Jayden Potts & Jimmy Newburn (Lakes United) 1:04:25 - NRL Round 19 Preview feat. Josh Spigelman Brought to you by Smart Artist2021-07-221h 32LeagueCastleLeagueCastleS03E19 - Rosella's Flying High feat Steve Widders (Wests), Mitch Flanagan (Wallsend Maryland) & Rylie Simon (Dungog)Another Episode Brought to you by Smart Artist - the go to for all sports & events photography and promotion! Time Stamps 2:55 - Denton Engineering Cup - Stats Man Players of The Week with Josh Spigelman 14:30 - Denton Engineering Cup Round 15 Preview with Steve Widders (Wests Rosellas) 35:15 - Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League C Grade with Mitch Flanagan (Wallsend Maryland Tigers) 47:45 - NHRL Ladies League Tag B Grade with Rylie Simon (Dungog Warriors) 55:50 - State of Origin & NRL Round 18 Preview with Josh Spigelman2021-07-141h 23LeagueCastleLeagueCastleS03E18 - Naidoc Celebrations feat. Joey Griffiths (Northern Hawks), Matt Moon (Macquarie Scorpions) & Corey Baker (Windale Eagles)Another bumper episode brought to you by Smart Artist covering Denton Engineeering Cup, Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League and the upcoming NRL action! Timestamps 3:15 - Stats Man Players of The Round & Leaderboard with Josh Spigelman 20:30 - Denton Engineering Cup with Matt Moon (Macquarie) 35:20 - Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League A Grade with Joey Griffiths (Northern Hawks) 48:30 - Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League B Grade with Corey Baker (Windale Eagles) 1:03:45 - NRL & Origin with Josh Spigelman2021-07-071h 30LeagueCastleLeagueCastleS03E17 - Taking A Hit Up With Covid feat. Charlie Haggett (Newcastle RL), Vaida Shaw (University) & Matt Heaton (Glendale)Another full to the brim chat on all things Denton Engineering Cup, Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League Ladies League Tag and D Grade, plus our regular stats review, recapping the local rep games from the weekend past, reviewing Origin Game 2 and that sweet, sweet Blues win and casting our eye over the upcoming round of NRL. Timestamps 2:45 - Denton Engineering Cup & Covid Impacts - Charlie Haggett (Newcastle RL) 13:30 - The Stats Man of The Year Points update, State of Origin Review & NRL Round 16 Preview - Josh Spigelman 46:50 - NHCRL Ladies League Tag - Vaida Shaw...2021-06-301h 30LeagueCastleLeagueCastleS03E16 - A New Chief Seagull feat. Matt Nicoll (Lakes United), Logan Wilcher (East Maitland) & Erin White (South Newcastle)Another bumper episode talking Denton Engineering Cup, Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League C Grade Competition & Women's Tackle A Grade. We also cover off on State of Origin (Men's & Women's), Newcastle Rebels representative fixtures and much much more! All brought to you by our friends at Smart Artist - contact them for all your sports and events photography and promotional needs! Timestamps 2:45 - Stats Mans Performers of The Week (with Josh Spigelman) 28:30 - Denton Engineering Cup (with Matt Nicoll - Lakes United) 46:15 - NHCRL C Grade (with Logan Wilcher - East Maitland) 1:03:45...2021-06-231h 39LeagueCastleLeagueCastleS03E15 - Beanies For Brain Cancer & Welcome Smart Artist feat. Harry O'Brien (Cessnock), Dylan & Ryan Jones (Swansea) & Matt Hinton (Dungog)Ahead of Beanies for Brain Cancer Round in the NRL we break down the local comps as well as the NRL with a handful of guests. - Denton Engineering Cup Stats Performers of The Week - with Josh Spigelman (aka The Stats Man) - NHCRL B Grade Competition (and a little International Rugby League) - with Dylan & Ryan Jones (Swansea Swans/Philippines Tamaraws) - NHCRL Northern Conference - with Matt Hinton (Dungog Warriors) - Denton Engineering Cup Round 11 Review & Round 12 Preview - with Harry O'Brien (Cessnock Goannas) - NRL & Beanies For Brain Cancer...2021-06-161h 37LeagueCastleLeagueCastleS03E14 - The Pick Of The Pack feat. Sam Anderson (Maitland Pickers), Ashlee Harvey (Western Suburbs Rosellas) & Dewayne Sampson (South Newcastle Lions)A bumper episode covering off: Denton Engineering Cup Stats with Josh Spigelman Denton Engineering Cup with Sam Anderson (Maitland Pickers) Newcastle & Hunter Women's Tackle Competition with Ashlee Harvey (Western Suburbs Rosellas/Aberglasslyn Ants) Newcastle & Hunter Win Network A Grade with Dewayne Sampson (South Newcastle Lions) NRL Round 14 Preview & Origin Game 1 Wrap with Josh Spigelman2021-06-101h 38LeagueCastleLeagueCastleS03E13 - The Road To Recovery feat. Ryan Glanville (South Newcastle) & Zac Johns (Abermain)Another week covering Denton Engineering Cup Players of the week - feat. Stats Man Josh Spigelman Denton Engineering Cup Round 9 Review & Round 10 Preview - feat. Ryan Glanville Newcastle & Hunter D Grade & Women's B Grade brakdown and chat - feat. Zac Johns NRL & Origin review & preview - feat. Josh Spigelman 2021-06-021h 22LeagueCastleLeagueCastleS03E12 - In The Spider's Web feat. Cameron Anderson (Central Newcastle) & Reece Ryan (Morisset Bulls)Our latest episode covering Newcastle Rugby League, Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League & a preview of indigenous round in the NRL2021-05-271h 16LeagueCastleLeagueCastleS03E11 - Rampaging Rebels | feat. Liam Higgins (Macquarie Scorpions) & Matt Gerrick (Windale Eagles)A streamlined episode covering off on Newcastle Rugby League with Liam Higgins (Macquarie) & Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League with Matt Gerrick (Windale)2021-05-2135 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS03E10 - Rivalries Renewed At The Duck Pond | feat. Jack Dawson (Hamilton Ducks)feat,  Jack Dawson (Hamilton Ducks) - NHCRL Josh Spigelman aka "The Stats Man" - Newcastle Rugby League/Denton Engineering Cup2021-05-1254 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS03E09 - Caging The White Lightning | feat. Nathan Ross (Kurri Kurri Bulldogs) & Michael Dent (Thornton Beresfield Bears)Another bumper episode covering: Denton Engineering Cup Stats & Stand Outs - with Josh Spigelman Denton Engineering Cup Round 6 Review & Round 7 Preview - with Nathan Ross (Kurri Kurri) NHCRL A Grade Review & Round 4 Preview - with Michael Dent (Thornton Beresfield Bears) NRL & Newcastle Knights Review & Tips - with Josh Spigelman2021-05-0554 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS03E08 - The Birthday Boy & The Hornet's Nest | feat. Mitch Williams (Wyong Roos) & Lachlan Hickey (Hinton Hornets)This week we cover: Denton Engineering Cup with Mitch Williams (Wyong Roos) NHCRL Northern Conference with Lachlan Hickey (Hinton Hornets) As well as regular segments Stats Man's Performer of The Week & an NRL Wrap with Josh Spigelman2021-04-2950 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS03E07 - TC & The Stats Man | feat. Tim Christie (Central Newcastle) & Josh Spigelman (aka "The Stats Man")This week's show focuses on the President's Cup Northern Competition as we catch up with former Waratah & Souths outside back Tim Christie to chat about his move to Central Newcastle and push out to the wing since joining his new club. We also catch up with our resident stats man to unveil the first LeagueCastle Stats Man's Performer of The Week.2021-04-2146 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS03E06 - A (former) Bulldog, A Butcher Bird & BlakeThis week we cast our eye over the Women's Tackle competitions with Tahnee Milgate (Central Newcastle), the C Grade men's competition & LLT B Grade with Blake Huddleston (West Wallsend) and we look ahead to the Denton Engineering Cup Round 5 and the Tooheys New Bar TV match of the round between Macquarie Scorpions & Wyong Roos with Kerrod Holland (Macquarie Scorpions). A big thanks to all our guests!2021-04-1450 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS03E05 - Community Footy ReturnsRecapping Round 2 of Denton Engineering Cup & Looking ahead to Round 3 with Matt Killick - The Entrance Tigers Season & Round 1 Previews of Newcastle & Hunter A Grade with Aarron Morris - Belmont South Rabbitohs & B Grade (and some Ladies League Tag) with Luke Day - Aberglasslyn Ants2021-04-0852 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS03E04 - Here Comes The Sun | feat. Nathan Eveleigh (NCRLRA)The Presidents Cup North is underway and we recap the games in Round 1 that did get on & look ahead to Round 2. We also discuss the preliminary gradings for the Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League and have a quick peek at the Knights season so far. Guests: Nathan Eveleigh (NCRLRA)2021-04-0136 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS03E03 - The Season Is HereWith the season upon us we caught up with two more of the President's Cup North coaches: - Shane Wooden (The Entrance Tigers) & - Matt Kennedy (South Newcastle Lions) Make sure to get out and checkout the action this weekend!2021-03-2526 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS03E02 - The Countdown Is On!This week's episode continues our season preview with interviews with 3 coaches from the newly formed President's Cup North Steve Kidd (Macquarie Scorpions) Todd Edwards (Cessnock Goannas) Phil Williams (Central Newcastle Butcher Boys)2021-03-1936 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS03E01 - Guess Who's Back? Back Again...LeagueCastle returns for Season 3! This week's episode kicks off the season with interviews with 4 coaches from the newly formed President's Cup North Mitch Cullen (Kurri Kurri Bulldogs) Mitch Williams (Wyong Roos) Matt Lantry (Maitland Pickers) Robbie Payne (Lakes United Seagulls) 2021-03-1051 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS02E32 | The Big Dance Is Finally Here | Brought to you by Newy ThreadsA wrap of the Newcastle Rugby League Grand Finals and a preview of all 7 of this weekend's Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League Grand Finals including chats with Jeremy Fredericks (Aberglasslyn Ants), Jarom Haines (Waratah Mayfield Cheetahs), Coedi Towney (Budgewoi Bulldogs) & Jack Dawson (Hamilton Ducks). Brought to you by Newy Threads & Tex Bet2020-10-2145 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS02E31 | feat Tim Christie (Waratah Mayfield Cheetahs) | Brought to you by Newy ThreadsPreview of the NHRL Prelim Finals & Real NRL Grand Finals2020-10-1440 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS02E30 | feat Nathan Eveleigh (NCRLRA), Tahnee Milgate (Central) & Abbey Rayner (Stroud) | The Inaugural LeagueCastle Bachelor Unveiled | Brought to you by Newy ThreadsOur LeagueCastle Bachelor of The Year Final is here with a winner to be determined from our 5 finalists Matty Richards (Wests) Patrick Hickson (Tall Timbers) Nathan Eveleigh (Newcastle RL Referees) Dewayne Sampson (University) Joey Bobbin (Dora Creek)2020-10-081h 34LeagueCastleLeagueCastleS02E29 | Introducing Two LeagueCastle Bachelor Of The Year JudgesA solo episode with Chris wrapping up the NHRL regular season & previewing this weeks rounds. We also meet two of our LeagueCastle Bachelor of The Year Judges - Central Newcastle's Tahnee Millgate & Stroud's Abbey Rayner2020-10-0140 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS02E28 | feat. Tory Neville (Kearsley Crushers) | Crushing Some Silverware & Finals Race Heats Up | Brought To You By Newy ThreadsA catch up with former Cessnock Goanna & Kurri Bulldog, now Kearsley Crusher Tory Neville talking all things Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League, Newcastle Rugby League & LeagueCastle Bachelor of The Year (including a world record holding, weird cat..... at least thats what we think the C stood for)! Brought To You by Newy Threads Tipping Comps thanks to TexBet - www.texbet.com.au2020-09-1650 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS02E27 | feat Luke Handsaker (Raymond Terrace) | Finals Venues Revealed & A Magpie Treble | Brought to you by Newy ThreadsWe caught up with Raymond Terrace captain and halfback Luke Handsaker to talk local footy, the drop in participation in his local area over the last ten years as well as revealing the locations of the Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League finals series.2020-09-091h 03LeagueCastleLeagueCastleS02E26 | feat. Tim Christie (Waratah Cheetahs) | Bye-a-palooza & The Best Looking Captain | Brought To You By Newy ThreadsWe proudly bring up episode 50 of LeagueCastle and raise the bat with Tim Christie joining us again, this time wearing his Waratah Mayfield hat (interestingly Tim is the first man to make 4 episodes representing 3 different clubs - Episode 8, Ep 21, Ep 29 & now Ep 50 - not bad in just over 15 months). As always our show couldn't happen without our great supporters Newy Threads & Tex Bet.2020-09-0249 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS02E25 | feat. Brad Fogarty (Mallabula Panthers) | Any Bulldog Win Will Do & Blockbuster At The Panther Dome| Brought To You By Newy ThreadsWe caught up with Mallabula VP & Mens B Grade Manager Brad Fogarty, talking his lacklustre Dogs, high flying Panthers by two as well as casting our eye across the next week of fixtures in Newcastle Rugby League, Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League and the Maitland Pickers in the NSWRL President's Cup Brought To You By Newy Threads Also thanks to our Tipping Sponsors TexBet - check www.texbet.com.au & sign up with the code TBWasik2020-08-2648 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS02E24 | feat Matt Richards (Wests) | Bird Gang & Be Better Than Yesterday | Brought To You By Newy ThreadsWe caught up with Matt Richards of Western Suburbs to chat all the local footy comps, the ongoing Covid regulations and adherance as well as unveiling our newest segment - LeagueCastle's Bachelor of the Year.2020-08-1953 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS02E23 | feat Daniel Nilsson (Souths & What's New In The Castle) | A Lion of Leisure & Comp Restructure | Brought To You By Newy ThreadsWe caught up with host of local podcast What's New In The Castle & South Newcastle front rower Daniel Nilsson to chat all things about him temporarily putting the boots up as well as how Souths are travelling & the restructure of the NHCRL competitions. Brought to you by Newy Threads2020-08-1246 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS02E22 | feat Coedi Towney (Budgewoi Bulldogs) | Bulldogs Pack A Bite, Regrades & A Royce Geoffrey Interview | Brought to you by Newy ThreadsWe caught up with former The Entrance Tigers premiership player & now Budgewoi Bulldogs player coach Coedi Towney to talk all things local footy as well as a brief chat with Dora Creek 7 try hero Royce Geoffrey to talk about that day out and the Swampies season so far Brought To You By Newy Threads2020-08-0635 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS02E21 | feat. Pat Robards (Thornton Beresfield) | Bears Are Back & Pickers Fly High | Brought To You By Newy ThreadsWe caught up with Thornton-Beresfield Bears A Grade Captain Coach Pat Robards to talk about the return of the Bears, their winning start to the season as well as all things local footy. A big thanks to Pat for his time! Brought to you by Newy Threads2020-07-2950 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS02E20 | feat. Josh Callinan (The Newcastle Herald) | The Real NRL Season Preview | Brought To You By Newy ThreadsA run down & preview of the Newcastle Rugby League competition ahead of the revised 2020 season including a team by team cover of the Tier 1 sides. Thanks to our guest for this episode Josh Callinan of The Newcastle Herald you can catch all of Josh's work at www.theherald.com.au Brought to You by Newy Threads 2020-07-1635 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS02E19 | feat. Paul Arandale (Bar TV) & Club Guests | NHCRL Season Preview | Brought To You By Newy ThreadsWe looked ahead at each of the grades for the 2020 NHCRL Season with some guests. A Grade - Kahn Juhnke (West Wallsend Magpies) - 2:42 B Grade - Mitch Flanagan (Wallsend Maryland Tigers) - 17:52 C Grade - Jack Dawson (Hamilton Ducks) - 29:15 D Grade - John Warburton (Kearsley Crushers) - 37:51 LLT & Womens Tackle - Shae Ross (Aberglasslyn Ants) - 42:55 A big thankyou to all our guests who gave up their time ahead of the season and good luck to all sides on the weekend Brought to you by Newy Threads2020-07-151h 00LeagueCastleLeagueCastleS02E18 | feat Jake Hawkins (Singleton) | Red Dogs Head South & What Lies Beneath | Brought to you by Newy ThreadsWe caught up this week with the well traveled former West Tamworth junior who has now taken the reins at Singleton Greyhounds as captain coach ahead of their foray into the 2020 Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League Win Network A Grade Premiership. We talked all things Singleton, some Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League as well as his upcoming podcast What Lies Beneath which deals with men's mental health. Brought To You By Newy Threads2020-07-0926 minWhat’s new in the castleWhat’s new in the castle(EP - 10) OWEN CRAIGIE FT LEAGUECASTLEAUReally special interview this one, was lucky to team up with Chris from @leaguecastleau  to do an interview with 1997 ARL Premiership winner Newcastle Knight, West Tiger, South Sydney Rabbitoh Owen Craigie.⁣ ⁣  Find out about growing up and his journey to become a superstar and the highs and lows of being in the spotlight. ⁣ ⁣ Stories from the 1997 grand final on the lead up that no one has heard before and much more. I hope your ears enjoy this one as much as we did making it.  ⁣ ⁣ Thanks so much Owen Craigie loved this yarn⁣.2020-07-081h 13LeagueCastleLeagueCastleLeagueCastle Legends | Episode 5 - Owen CraigieOwen Craigie 1995-99 Newcastle Knights - 76 Games 2000-01 Wests Tigers - 23 Games 2002-04 South Sydney Rabbitohs - 54 Games 2005 Widnes Vikings - 15 Games Honours Selected for Australian Schoolboys Side 3 Years Running (only player to do so) First Grade Debut at 17 1995 NSWRL Reserve Grade Premiers 1997 ARL Premiers Member of Inaugral Wests Tigers Side2020-07-071h 13LeagueCastleLeagueCastleS02E17 | feat. Josh Neilson (Central Newcastle) | Daily Blue & 500 In The Crowd | Brought To You By Newy ThreadsWe caught up with returning Central Newcastle outside back Josh Neilson to talk all things around the countdown to footy with all local comps Newcastle Rugby League, NSWRL President's Cup, Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League & Central Coast Rugby League kicking off in 2.5 weeks. We also chatted his satire page @dailybluenews on Instagram, his lack of passion, taking sickies and his sordid past as an overgrown mosquito mascot. Brought To You By Newy Threads2020-07-0123 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS02E16 | feat Jayson Mackenzie (Northern Lakes Warriors) | A Rebuild & Competitions Almost Ready To Resume | Brought To You By Newy ThreadsA chat with former Lakes United & Wyong Roos premiership winger and now Northern Lakes first grade player coach Jayson MacKenzie. Talking all things Northern Lakes, the impacts of Covid on the Central Coast Rugby League, an injury that almost cost him a career, some thoughts on Newcastle comps, and a question from Belmont South's coach and resident KFC connoisseur Aarron Morris. Brought to you by Newy Threads2020-06-2426 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS02E15 | feat Ben Robertson (Glendale Gorillas) | Building The Club To Two Teams & Covid Impacts | Brought To You By Newy ThreadsA catch up with Glendale Gorillas president Ben Robertson talking about the upcoming Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League season, the draft draw that was released recently, the impact of Covid on his club and the 4 year path Glendale ahs taken building up from a rag tag D Grade side to having two sides they believe can compete for premierships in 2020. Brought To You By Newy Threads2020-06-1728 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS02E14 | feat Dave Wild & Keith Onslow (NSWRL) | Competitions to Resume | brought to you by NewyThreadsSitting down with Dave Wild (NSWRL Competitions Administrator) & Keith Onslow (Manager Newcastle/Central Coast Regional Rugby League - NSWRL) talking about what the recent announcements allowing a return to Community Senior Sport from July 1st means for our local Rugby League competitions in Newcastle & the Central Coast. Brought to you by NewyThreads 2020-06-1121 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleLeagueCastle Legends | Episode 4 - Peter ShielsPeter Shiels Penrith Panthers (1993) - 5 Games Western Suburbs Magpies (1994) - 6 Games Western Reds (1995-97) - 48 Games Newcastle Knights (1998-2000) - 61 Games St Helens (2001-02) - 47 Games Honours 2001 World Club Challenge winner 2001 Challenge Cup Final winner 2002 Super League Grand Final winner2020-06-0835 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS02E13 | feat Jacob Hosking & Sam Collins (Central Butcher Boys) | Brought to you by Newy ThreadsTalking all things isolation and lockdown, including Hosko's theory that Hitler might have been misunderstood and Sam recollecting a time he became captain of his footy team "by default " with our host Chris's help, and we even snuck in a little bit of footy chat. Brought to you by Newy Threads2020-05-2954 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS02E12 | feat. Matt Sharp (Terrigal Sharks) | Brought to you by Newy ThreadsLeagueCastle is brought to you by NewyThreads Follow us facebook.com/leaguecastleaus Twitter @leaguecastleau Instagram @leaguecastleau Contact us leaguecastleau@gmail.com2020-05-2139 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS02E11 | Lockdown with Scott Fitzpatrick (Dora Creek Swampies) | Brought To You by Newy ThreadsFeaturing Dora Creek Swampies outside back and fast talker Scott Fitzpatrick talking lockdown, push up challenges, seagulling tries, footy resuming, a Central Coast NRL/NSW Cup team and why he thinks he is a smarter coach than Dave Hoban.2020-05-1430 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleLeagueCastle Legends Ep 3 - Mark TaufuaMark Taufua Newcastle Knights (2007-11) 67 Games Cronulla Sharks (2012-13) 21 Games Samoa (2009-13) - 7 Matches including 2013 Rugby League World Cup  Wests Rosellas (2014-19) This episode brought to you by Newy Threads2020-05-1236 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS02E10 - LeagueCastle Lockdown with Jade Porter (Kurri Kurri Bulldogs) brought to you by Newy ThreadsWe had a catch up with Jade Porter talking moving from Moree, lots of premierships, his alter ego and how he is chomping at the bit for footy to come back As Always our show is brought to you by Newy Threads!2020-05-0624 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS02E09 - LeagueCastle Lockdown with Chris Hyde (Woy Woy Roosters) - brought to you by Newy ThreadsWe caught up with Chris Hyde to talk his time with Woy Woy Roosters, Macquarie Scorpions, North Sydney & Melbourne Storm as well as his journey on the NRL Rookie. Brought to you by our great partners at Newy Threads!2020-04-3030 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleLeagueCastle Legends Ep 2 - Daniel AbrahamWe caught up with Daniel Abraham and talked all things in his career from his early days playing footy in Lake Macquarie, through to an NRL Premiership, almost heading to the UK, playing in North Queensland before returning home and fittingly leading the club e started his career with to a drought breaking premiership.2020-04-2946 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS02E08 - LeagueCastle Lockdown - Lifting League Lockdown? with Tony Delaney (Lakes) brought to you by Newy ThreadsWe talk to Lakes United Senior Vice President Tony Delaney about the latest news from NSWRL of a scheduled return to play date of July 18th & a return to train date of July 1st and what this means for local clubs and the competition. As always this episode brought to you by our great sponsors at Newy Threads!2020-04-2330 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS02E07 - LeagueCastle Lockdown with Daniel Nilsson (South Newcastle) brought to you by Newy ThreadsA catch up with Daniel Nilsson to chat all things local footy, lockdown and his new podcast - What's New In The Castle? Worth a listen to find out how he really spent the money he won on Millionaire Hot Seat and to find out which former Newcastle magnate has a beef with Dan that has run for over 6 years! We also talk some local footy and how the delay has affected Dan and his team mates at Souths As always our episode is brought to you by the legends at Newy Threads...2020-04-1628 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleLeagueCastle Legends Ep 1 - Josh MantellatoJosh Mantellato Wyong Roos (2004-2011) - Newcastle & Central Coast Comps Newcastle Knights (2012-2014) - NSW Cup & 2 NRL Matches Hull KR (2015-2016) - Super League & Challenge Cup Wyong Roos (2017-2018) - NSW Cup Wyong Roos (2019 - current) - Central Coast Rugby League Italy (2011-18) - 12 Games including 2013 & 2017 World Cup 3 x NSW Cup Team of The Year (2012-2014)2020-04-141h 14LeagueCastleLeagueCastleS02E06 - LeagueCastle Lockdown with Nick Glohe (Leigh Centurions) brought to you by Newy ThreadsWe caught up with former Lakes United second rower Nick Glohe who has most recently been playing in the English Championship to chat about his  footy career from early days as a Valentine Devil, through to qualifying for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup with Scotland, plus the difficult decision of coming home amid the corona virus shut down of international sport. As always the podcast is brought to you by the great guys at Newy Threads check out their range online to add to your wardrobe while in isolation!2020-04-0922 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS02E05 - LeagueCastle Lockdown with Tim Christie (Central Newcastle) brought to you by Newy ThreadsWe caught up to chat lockdown, terrible team mates, and all things footy with new Central signing Tim Christie as well as hitting him with some fast follower questions to finish off with As always the podcast is brought to you by the great guys at Newy Threads check out their range online to add to your wardrobe while in isolation!2020-03-3113 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS02E04 - Pre Season with Dave Wild (NHCRL) talking Corona VirusBROUGHT TO YOU BY NEWY THREADS We caught up with Dave Wild - Administrator of the Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League to discuss the competition delays and what it mean for the competition moving forwards as well as when and what a resumption may look like.2020-03-2109 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS02E03 - Pre Season with Kurri Kurri (Mitch Cullen & Reid Alchin) & Central Newcastle (Dean Botham & Jack Kelly) - brought to you by Newy ThreadsBROUGHT TO YOU BY NEWY THREADS As pre season kicks along (for how long is anyone's guess) in the shadows of corona virus we caught up with Kurri Kurri Bulldogs Captain Coach Mitch Cullen and representative backrower Reid Alchin as well as Central Newcastle Butcher Boys assistant Coach Dean Botham & new recruit, halfback Jack Kelly.2020-03-1711 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS02E02 - Pre Season Chat 2 - Maitland & Cessnock - Brought To You by Newy ThreadsChris is making the rounds to check out how our Newcastle Rugby League Clubs are travelling in pre season, this week he has been out to see: Maitland Pickers - Sam Anderson & Matt Lantry (First Grade Coach) Cessnock Goannas - Todd Edwards (First Grade Coach) & Nick Newman A big thanks to all for the time and our great new sponsors Newy Threads, make sure to check out their range www.newythreads.com.au2020-03-0612 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleS02E01 - Pre Season Chats - Lakes United & Macquarie - Brought to you by Newy ThreadsChris is staring to make the rounds to check out how our Newcastle Rugby League Clubs are travelling in pre season, this week he has been out to see: Lakes United - Robbie Payne (Head Coach) & Shaun Boss (First Grade Captain) Macquarie United - Steve Kidd (Head Coach) & Liam Higgins (First Grade Captain) A big thanks to all for the time and our great new sponsors Newy Threads, make sure to check out their range www.newythreads.com.au2020-02-2710 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleEp 24 - The REAL Big DanceThis week we caught up with Chris Stephens & Matt Moller from Wests Rosellas ahead of the club heading into this Sunday's Newcastle Rugby League Grand Finals in which Wests feature in 4 of the 5 matches. We cast our eye over all five grades and had a look as to how we think they will play out.2019-09-2029 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleEp 23 - Mr SeptemberChris caught up with Brodie Delaney (Lakes Utd) & Dewayne Sampson (South Newcastle & Waratah Mayfield) to talk about the upcoming Newcastle Rugby League preliminary finals. For all our Newcastle and Hunter Community Rugby League Grand Final previews checkout our facebook page www.facebook.com/leaguecastleaus2019-09-1320 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleEp 22 - Finals Are Heating UpThis week we caught up with Woodberry Warriors skipper Brett Forrest to discuss the tumultuous season the Warriors have gone through, his thoughts on the upcoming finals & grand finals and some insight into the plans for the Warriors in 2020. Time Stamps 2:58 - LeagueCastle Legends 4:52 - Hunter Valley Group 21 Grand Finals 8:25 - Tooheys Newcastle Rugby League 15:33 - Newcastle and Hunter Community Rugby League Southern Conference 17:35 - NHCRL Northern Conference 19:34 - NHCRL C Grade 21:35 - NHCRL B Grade 23:52 - NHCRL A Grade2019-09-0532 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleEp 21 - Bender It Like BlueyThis week we headed back to Souths Leagues club to catch up with Dan Nilsson & Tim Christie talking all things local footy as well as working out the best rigs, Bobcat's Sleapy's Day Curse, Bluey's Benders, Man Crushes. Mark Glanville's Hair Cuts and much much more. Time Stamps 2:22 - LeagueCastle Legends 5:30 - Hunter Valley Group 21 Rugby League 8:50 - Tooheys Newcastle Rugby League 26:02 - Newcastle and Hunter Community Rugby League WIN Network Premiership 30:03 - NHCRL B Grade 33:10 - NHCRL C Grade 35:18 - NHCRL Northern Conference 37:11 - NHCRL Southern Conference2019-08-3045 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleEp 20 - Finals FeverThis week we were joined by West Wallsend front/second rower Daniel Melmouth for the second time this season to talk finals footy in the Group 21 & Newcastle and Hunter comps as well as the last round of Newcastle Rugby League. Time Stamps 2:05 - LeagueCastle Legends 3:42 - Group 21 Rugby League 8:30 - Newcastle & Hunter A Grade Recap 12:22 - Newcastle & Hunter B Grade Recap 17:51 - Newcastle & Hunter C Grade Recap 24:08 - Newcastle & Hunter Northern Conference Recap 26:20 - Newcastle & Hunter Southern Conference Recap 29:03 - Newcastle & Hunter Finals Previews 40:29 - Newcastle Rugby League2019-08-2351 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleEp 19 - Hoges' ClonesThis weeks episode saw us catch up with some rag tag A graders at Jewells Tavern to talk all things local footy, drinking, stomping, The Kent and the clones of Terry Hogan, the most dedicated rugby league fan around! A big thanks to Liam Boney & Aarron Morris of Belmont South & Corey Baker of Dudley Magpies. Time Stamps 4:00 - LeagueCastle Legends 6:47 - Group 21 Rugby League 11:24 - Newcastle Rugby League 17:44 - Newcastle and Hunter Community Rugby League A Grade 31:13 - NHCRL B Grade 36:24 - NHCRL C Grade 41:14 - NHCRL Northern Conference 45:36 - NHCRL Southern Conference2019-08-1553 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleEp 18 - A Blind Date In The Lions DenThis week we were joined by Daniel Nilsson from South Newcastle Lions and talked all things local footy as well as a few off topic rumblings on food, firefighter calendars, Bali Blind Dates & Millionaire Hot Seat. Time Stamps 5:32 LeagueCastle Legends 9:45 Hunter Valley Group 21 15:50 Newcastle Rugby League 25:20 Newcastle And Hunter Community Rugby League A Grade 32:35 NHCRL B Grade 35:00 NHCRL C Grade 37:05 NHCRL Northern Conference 41:08 NHCRL Southern Conference2019-08-0947 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleEp 17 - High Above The Rosella's NestThis week Chris took our show high above Harker Oval as he caught up with Matty Richards from Western Suburbs Rosella's Time Stamps 6:06   LeagueCastle Legends 8:50  Hunter Valley Group 21 15:06  Toohey Newcastle Rugby League 26:40 Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League A Grade 32:15 NHCRL B Grade 37:47  NHCRL C Grade 38:49 NHCRL Northern Conference 39:59 NHCRL Southern Conference2019-08-0243 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleEp 16 - Living It Up At The Country ClubThis week Chris headed up to lovely Shoal Bay Country Club (apologies for the background noise) and recorded with some of the Fingal Bay Bomboras side (Bo Earl, Ben Schneider & Perry White). Time Stamps 5:05 - LeagueCastle Legends 7:00 - Group 21 11:24 - Newcastle Rugby League 15:21 - Newcastle and Hunter Community Rugby League A Grade 26:55 - NHCRL B Grade 34:19 - NHCRL C Grade 40:44 - NHCRL Northern Conference 45:09 - NHCRL Southern Conference2019-07-2549 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleEp 15 - From Ant Farm to Hornet's NestThis week Chris was joined by the one and only Shayne Tapper from Hinton Hornets to talk all things local footy, the show covered a wide range of topics and the boys even delved into some local league matches. A big thanks to Tap for joining the show. Time Stamps 3:35 - LeagueCastle Legends 7:48 - Hunter Valley Group 21 15:47 - Tooheys Newcastle Rugby League 27:20 - Newcastle & Hunter A Grade 33:41 - NHCRL B Grade 39:32 - NHCRL C Grade 45:50 - NHCRL Northern Conference 51:41 - NHCRL Southern Conference2019-07-1857 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleEp 14 - Red Headed Sex Symbol?We are back with all your local footy action, this week we were joined in the studio by our first repeat co-host Josh "Bluey" Nielsen. We covered everything off, including Bali First Dates, a brief shout out to Joel Edwards, living with illustrious Wests star Matt Herman and even got some footy chat in there. Time Stamps 7:52 - LeagueCastle Legends 12:41 - Hunter Valley Group 21 17:49 - Tooheys Newcastle Rugby League 31:03 - Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League WIN Network A Grade 38:34 - NHCRL B Grade 42:31 - NHCRL C Grade 45:56 - NHCRL Northern Conference 49:17 - NHCRL Southern Conference2019-07-1254 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleEp 13 - A Devil of A TimeThis week we headed out to Tuxford Park on a wet night and caught up with Jaydn Tongue & Dan Carleton from the Shortland Devils talking all things Newcastle & Hunter Valley League competitions including a big preview of this weeks only NHCRL match between Glendale & West Wallsend. Time Stamps 4:28 - Group 21 9:56 - Newcastle Rugby League (incl. LeagueCastle Legends) 17:46 - Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League Fixture Preview (Glendale v West Wallsend) 19:35 - NHCRL A Grade 23:39 - NHCRL B Grade 30:57 - NHCRL C Grade 34:08 - NHCRL Northern Conference 40:28 - NHCRL Southern Conference2019-07-0448 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleEp 12 - Field Goals In The Dark & Veteran HookersThis week we were joined by Carl Walmsley & Daniel Melmouth of West Wallsend Magpies and talked about their season so far, the local footy comps and heard some stunning admissions from Daniel about his personal life. Timestamps 2:05 - LeagueCastle Legends 4:26 - Group 21 8:46 - Newcastle Rugby League 14:10 - Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League A Grade 20:26 - NHRL B Grade 29:21 - NHRL C Grade 35:32 - NHRL Southern Conference 39:47 - NHRL Northern Conference2019-06-2749 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleEp 11 - Mid Season Honeymoons & Supporters In Team ShowersThis week we headed out to The Grange at Maryland and Chris was joined by Jeremy Lowe & Mitch Flanagan from Wallsend Maryland Tigers to chat all things Newcastle & Hunter Valley Footy Time Stamps 9:25 - LeagueCastle Legends 12:36 - Group 21 16:52 - Newcastle Rugby League 20:47 - Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League A Grade 27:16 - NHCRL B Grade 35:52 - NHCRL C Grade 45:46 - NHCRL Southern Conference 49:07 - NHCRL Northern Conference2019-06-2055 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleEp 10 - The Shark FinThis week we caught up with Belmont South Captain Coach Aarron Morris & halfback Liam Boney, chatting regrades, lots of local footy, KFC Sponsorships & Corey Baker's nose Time  Stamps 4:20 - Group 21 9:34 - Business Plaza Cup (Newcastle Rugby League) 19:08 - WIN Network Premiership (Newcastle & hunter Community Rugby League - A Grade) 38:03 - NHCRL B Grade 44:50 - NHCRL C Grade 52:27 - NHCRL Northern Conference 55:00 - NHCRL Southern Conference2019-06-121h 03LeagueCastleLeagueCastleEp 09 - Eagles, Close Finishes & Questionable ResultsThis week Chris caught up with Windale Eagles players Matt Gerrick & Heath Donoghue out at the Eagles Nest (Windale) Time Stamps 4:24 Group 21 8:02 Newcastle RL 13:58 NHCRL A Grade 23:15 NHCRL B Grade 29:47 NHCRL C Grade 38:23 NHCRL Northern Conference 42:17 NHCRL Southern Conference2019-05-3048 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleEp 08 - A Lion In The Duck PondThis week we were on location at "The Duck Pond" aka Learmonth Oval, Hamilton home of Hamilton Ducks, I was joined by Tyler Smith (Hamilton Ducks) & Tim Christie (South Newcastle Lions). Time Stamps 5:49 - Group 21 8:37 - Newcastle Rugby League 20:09 - NHCRL A Grade 27:12 - NHCRL B Grade 31:51 - NHCRL C Grade 39:43 - NHCRL Northern Conference 43:30 - NHCRL Southern Conference2019-05-2356 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleEp 07 - The Ant's NestThis week's show was recorded on location at "The Ant's Nest" (McKeachies Oval) home of the Aberglasslyn Ants and we were joined by the Ants mens halfback turn fullback Mick Akers & Women's Tackle coach Ash Harvey 1:10 Hunter Valley Group 21 Rugby League 6:53 CRL Women's Rugby League  14:28 Newcastle and Hunter Community Rugby League Wrap Up 25:32 NHCRL WIN Network Premiership A Grade Preview 29:57 NHCRL B Grade 34:32 NHCRL C Grade 40:41 NHRL Northern Conference 43:51 NHRL Southern Conference 46:25 Tooheys Newcastle Rugby League & Newcastle Rebels2019-05-1652 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleEp 06 - Regrades, Upsets & Unbackable FavouritesA big thanks to Mathew Gilbert (Swansea Caves Swans) for joining us this week as a co-host! This week's show covered: 3:05 - Newcastle Rugby League 14:06 - Hunter Valley Group 21 Rugby League 20:25 - Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League A Grade 38:45 - Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League B Grade   44:58 - Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League C Grade 53:06 - Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League Southern Conference 1:00:00 - Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League Northern Conference2019-05-091h 04LeagueCastleLeagueCastleEp 05 - Lakes Are MatesThis week's show covers off on Round 3 Wrap, Round 4 Preview & Regrading in the Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League Round 2 Wrap & Round 3 Preview of the Newcastle Rugby League Round 1 Wrap & Round 2 Tips for Hunter Valley Group 21 Rugby League Co-Hosted by Tony Delaney - Vice President (Lakes United Seagulls Senior RLFC)2019-05-021h 17LeagueCastleLeagueCastleEp 04 - One Week Without Footy Is Far Too Long!This week we look ahead to Round 3 of the Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League competitions & Round 2 of the Real NRL (Newcastle Rugby League) Feat co-host Troy Graham (Woodberry Warriors - President)2019-04-2423 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleEp 03 - Canadian Import & A Pack of Winnie RedsTalking Round 1 of Newcastle Rugby League & Round 2 of Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League Co Hosted by Sam Collins (Dudley Magpies)2019-04-1845 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleEp 02 - Real NRL Is Here!Newcastle Rugby League Season Preview A brief look at C Grade & Northern & Southern Pools of NHRL A recap of NHRL A Grade Rd 1 - including interview with Sam Press (Waratah) & look ahead to Rd 2 Featuring Josh Nielsen (Central Newcastle)2019-04-1156 minLeagueCastleLeagueCastleEp 01 - Footy Is Back!NHRL A & B Grade Season Previews ft Shaun Johnston (University RL)2019-04-0454 min