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The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (The Fan Debate)This week, I'm joined by Warrington Wolves fans Paul Howes and David Bailey to discuss there memories as fans and to look forward to the new season. We chat about the trouble at the Widnes game, look ahead to the Saints game and make our predictions for the upcoming season.
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2026-01-281h 22The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (England vs Australia review with Micky Higham)This week, I'm joined by former Warrington Wolves player and challenge cup winner Micky Higham to chat about the 1st test between Englnad & Australia and look ahead to the 2nd test. Micky also tells me about his treatment since being diagnosis with cancer and how grateful he is to all the support him and his family have been given. We also chat about Warrington's season and how it could improve in 2026.
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2025-10-3143 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Chris Ashton & Ewan Smith)This week, I'm joined by Warrington Wolves pathway leadership and well being coach Chris Ashton and Reserves player of the season Ewan Smith. we discuss the season Ewan has had and making his first team debut, he also tells me about how he came to be at Warrington and his hopes for next season. Chris tells me about his role at the club, the difference in the youth programme now to how it was in the past and how excited he is for the future at the Wire. We also all chat about the upcoming tour of Australia for...
2025-10-1250 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (John Bevan)This week, I'm joined by Warrington Wolves Hall of Famer John Bevan to look back at his time at the Wire. Former dual internation John discusses his move from Rugby Union to Warrington and how scoring 4 against Leigh put him on the path to becoming a great Rugby League player at the Wire. We also look back at the cups he won during his time there but find out why such a good team didn't win the league. John tells us about the great players he played with and the difference back then to how it is now.
2025-10-081h 26The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi - (End of Season Review)This week, I'm joined by Matt Turner from the Warrington Guardian as we look back on Warrington's 2025 season. We take an more in depth look on what actually went wrong for the Wire this season, what is needed for next season and the signings we've made. We also chat about the reserves and academy grand final as well as discussing the potiential of Ewan Irwin.
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2025-10-031h 09The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Paul Wood)This week, former Warrington Wolves player Paul Wood joins me to look back on his career and time at the Wire. Paul is currently the head coach of Swinton Lions, we discuss how his first season has gone there and some of the players he's coaching. We look back at his start at Warrington, playing at Wilderspool and moving to the HJ. Paul talks about the heartache of missing out on the 2009 cup final but going on to win the cup with Warrington in 2010 and 2012. We also chat about the grand finals he played in and the injury that...
2025-10-011h 47The Wire in BondiThe Fan Debate (Hull KR vs Warrington Preview)This week, I'm joined by Warrington Wolves fans Charlie and Kelan to look ahead to Warrington's final game of the season against Hull KR. We also discuss Charlie's recent meeting with Wigan CEO Kris Radlinski and the difference between them and the Wolves. We chat about the statement that came out from Warrington Chairman Stuart Middleton in regards to Sam Burgess and discuss our hopes for next season.
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2025-09-181h 28The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Nick Owen)This week, former rugby league player Nick Owen joins me to discuss his rugby league career and all things Warrington. Nick speaks about his time at Warrington and how tough is was to leave the club to move to Leigh to seek first team chances. We chat about him making his super league debut, moving to barrow and then ulimately deciding he couldn't carry on with rugby league. We go in depth on what has gone wrong for Warrington this season and what he believes will fix it for the future.
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2025-09-151h 09The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Warrington vs Leigh Review)This week, I'm joined by Matt Turner from the Warrington Guardian to discuss the recent game against Leigh and the latest issues at the Warrington Wolves. We discuss Connor Wrench's retirement from the game, Warrington's surprise defeat to Salford and just how close was Sam Burgess to losing his job.
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2025-09-101h 25The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Open Letter Special Part 2)This week, I catch up with Warrington fan Charlie who along with Kelan had a meeting with Warrington Chairman Stuart Middleton and CEO Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the open letter they sent in. Charlie goes into depth about what was discussed in the meeting such as Sam Burgess, George Williams and about some of the deals Karl has put together and how it all works. In what seemed like a no holds bar meeting with the lads, we also find out more about Warrington's plan with bringing the kids through and how disappointed Stuart and Karl are with how...
2025-08-301h 20The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Huddersfield vs Warrington Preview)This week, I'm joined by Matt Turner from the Warrington Guardian to look ahead to Warrington's next game against Huddersfield. We discuss Matt's recent interview with director of rugby Gary Chambers, the plan he has in bringing the youth through and how patience is needed. We also discuss the latest on Matt Dufty, team news for the Huddersfield game and how we need a postive end to this season to help look forward to the 2026 season.
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2025-08-221h 02The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Face to face with Tyke McCarthy)This week I'm joined by former Warrington Wolves player and two time Challenge Cup Winner Tyke McCarthy. I meet up with Tyke in Maroubra in Sydney to discuss his time at the Wire and how he is now living in Australia. We also discuss the Challenge Cup finals he played in for Warrington and how he came to leave the Wire in 2013. We chat about the other clubs he played for including St George in the NRL and then appearing in finals for Salford. I find out how retirement came about for Tyke and his plans for the future.
2025-08-201h 35The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Andrew Bracek)This week I'm joined by former Warrington Wolves forward Andrew Bracek to look back on his time at the Wire. I find out what Andy is up to these days and how he got into Rugby League. We chat about his debut games, his time at Warrington and how he ended up leaving the Wire. I also find out about the injury that became a big set back to his career and his time at other clubs such as Barrow and Halifax.
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2025-08-101h 08The Wire in BondiThe Fan Debate (Bernie & Angela)This week I chat to Warrington Wolves fans Bernie Mills and Angela Potter about being the first Warrington Womens players in 1987. We chat about how this all came about, how tough it was during that time to start a Womens team and the obstacles they faced. We also talk about the Great Britain tour they went on to France and playing at Old Trafford. We discuss the issues at Warrington now and try to figure out if they will win a grand final in the next 5 years.
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2025-08-0552 minThe Wire in BondiThe Fan Debate (Warrington Wolves Supporters Trust Special)This week, I'm joined by the chair of the Warrington Wolves Supporters Trust Alex Chicken to discuss the young players coming through and the work the supporters trust do. We also discuss the issues brought up on my last podcast with the open letter and what Alex thinks could be done better at Warrington. We do though look ahead to the future and why we could be seeing a generation of talent coming through at the Wire.
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2025-07-311h 27The Wire in BondiThe Fan Debate (Open Letter Special)Warrington Wolves fans Charlie & Kelan join me this week on the fan debate to discuss the open letter they sent to Warrington Chairman Stuart Middleton. We go through each issue in the letter, the reasons why they sent it and what there hoping the letter will acheive. We also discuss the update of George Williams now staying for the 2026 season and what else we hope for in 2026 for the Wire.
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2025-07-252h 21The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Warrington vs Catalans Preview)I chat to Matt Turner from the Warrington Guardian about everything Warrington Wolves and the big Stuart Middleton interview. We also discuss the win against Salford and look ahead to the game against Catalans. We chat about the possibility of George Williams leaving and I find out that Warrington are talking to 3 starting NRL halfbacks in regards to signing one of them for next season.
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2025-07-111h 45The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Bob Eccles)This week former Warrington Wolves player and hall of famer Bob Eccles joins me to discuss his career and time at the Wire. Bob tells me about how he came about in becoming a Warrington player and scoring on his debut against Salford. We talk about the finals he played in and some of the great trys he scored. Bob also tells me what he thinks of the currect game and how different it is to when he played.
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2025-07-0859 minThe Wire in BondiThe Fan Debate (Wire vs Hull Preview)This week, I'm joined by Warrington Wolves fans Dave Manfredi and David Kelly to discuss the recent form of the Wire and look ahead to this weekends match against Hull FC. We discuss the news of George Williams possibly leaving the club and why we are losing players as well as struggling to bring new players in. We also look at the role of our CEO Karl Fitzpatrick and if it's time for a change. We try to figure out how we can beat Hull and get our season back on track and maybe even make the play offs.
2025-06-271h 04The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Warrington vs Huddersfield Preview)This week, I'm joined by former Warrington Wolves and 3 time Challenge Cup winner Chris Riley to look forward to the Wires next game against the Giants. We look back at the Challenge Cup final defeat to Hull KR, chat about Warrington's past league game against Leeds and discuss how important it is that the Wolves get the win this weekend. We also talk about the injury problems Warrington face and the recent Sam Stone signing as well as looking at the players we brought in for this season.
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2025-06-1940 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Sam Wilde)This week, Former Warrington, Widnes and current North Wales Crusaders player Sam Wilde joins us to chat about his Rugby League career and his time at the Wolves. We discuss his time at Warrington and playing in a grand final with the side and what it was look under Tony Smith. Sam also speaks about his time at Widnes and now playing with North Wales Crusaders as well as joining the fire service.
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2025-06-181h 08The Wire in BondiThe Fan Debate (Challenge Cup Final Review)This week, I'm joined by Matt Turner from the Warrington Guardian and Warrington Wolves fan Neil Doyle to look back on the Challenge Cup Final Defeat to Hull KR. We try to figure out how we actually ended up losing that game, how well the team performed and what is needed going forward to make the play offs. Neil also tells me about his memories of supporting Warrington and what his favourite game was. Matt gives us the latest on the Matt Dufty injury and how close were we to signing Taylor May.
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2025-06-121h 13The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Challenge Cup Final Preview)This week, I look ahead to the Challenge Cup Final match between Warrington and Hull KR. In part 1 of the episode I'm joined by Matt Turner from the Warrington Guardian to discuss how we think Warrington may line up and admit that we could see an upset on the cards. Part 2 of the episode I'm joined by Johno from The Robin Pod to discuss what he belives may happen from a Hull KR basis, which Warrington players worry him and who he thinks will come out on top.
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2025-06-061h 27The Wire in BondiThe Fan Debate (Mixed Fan Special)This week on the fan debate I'm joined by Wigan fan Steve Broady and Saints fan Mark Ferguson. I host a special pod chatting to fans of other clubs and looking into a bit of history of times gone by. We discuss if rugby league was better than the old days compared to now. Have Saints turned a corner? Is it a Wigan vs Hull KR final? How does the Salford situation get sorted and is the NRL buying the Super League a good thing?
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2025-05-301h 36The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Tony Smith)This week, former Warrington Wolves Head Coach Tony Smith joins us to discuss his time at the Wire. We chat about his playing career and his first time in England with Workington in the first year of super league. I find out about his first thoughts on Warrington when he joined, those first difficult games and what he needed to change at the Wolves. We look back on the great Challenge Cup win in 2009, going back2back in 2010 and winning it again in 2012, I try to find out why that great team didn't win a grand final and how...
2025-05-211h 27The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Josh Drinkwater)This week, former Warrington Wolves halfback Josh Drinkwater joins us to discuss his career and time at Warrington. We discuss the start of his career in the nrl and his first time in England playing for London. We also look at his time at Leigh, Hull Kr and winning the Challenge Cup with Catalans. Josh tells us about how his move to Warrington came about and the atmosphere when he first arrived. He tells us about Sam arriving and the famous bootcamp, as well as finding out what went wrong in that Challenge Cup Final lost to Wigan. Josh...
2025-05-131h 25The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Kevin Ellis)This week, Former Warrington Wolves Welsh halfback Kevin Ellis joins me to look back over his career in both Rugby Union and Rugby League. We chat about how Kevin went from union to league and joining the Warrington Wolves. We talk about the regal cup final win over Bradford and what Kevin's first impressions were off Warrington and Wilderspool. Kevins tells us about how close we came to winning the championship in 93 and how a bad lost away to Wakefield made such a big difference. We also talk about Kevin's international career, playing for Great Britian and representing Wales...
2025-05-0955 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Warrington Wheelchair Special)This week, I'm joined by Warrington Wolves wheelchair rugby league team head coach Isaac Williams and player Nash Jennings. We look ahead to the start of the new season of wheelchair rugby league, we look at the challenges the team face and how there building to be back in the Super League next year. Isaac tells me how he got involved with the wheelchair team and the work he does with the Warrington Wolves foundation. I also speak to Nash who tells me about how joining the team has given him a new purpose in life and tells me...
2025-05-071h 02The Wire in BondiThe Fan Debate (Magic Weekend Special)I'm joined by Matt Turner from the Warrington Guardian and big Warrington Wolves fan Chris Cliffe to look ahead to Magic Weekend. We look back on a great win over the Saints and look forward to a big game against Wigan as well as discussing the injuries that are causing problems for the Wire at the moment. We discuss some of the magic weekends great moments and talk about some of our own experiences there. We also chat about the big news of coach Sam Burgess being interested in taking over the new nrl team Perth Bears in 2027.
2025-05-0256 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Adam Holroyd)This week, I'm joined by Warrington Wolves player Adam Holroyd to discuss the season up to now and his career path to the Wire. We look back on how Adam started off in rugby league, him moving to Widnes and then joining the Warrington Wolves academy. We also look back on him making his debut, how he found out and his goals now for the future. We discuss the big games coming up and how he hopes to be apart of something special at the Wire.
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2025-05-011h 06The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Jonathan Davies)This week, duel code international and former Warrington player Jonathan Davies joins us to discuss his career and his time at the Wolves. We chat about his big move from union to league and how big a story it was at the time. I discuss with him about his time at Widnes and them becoming world champions while he was there. He tells us about how it came about for him to move from Widnes to local rivals Warrington and how close we were to becoming league champions in his first season there. We also chat about his wonderful...
2025-04-2853 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Jonathan Davies)This week, dual code international and former Warrington player Jonathan Davies joins me to talk about his career and time at the Wolves. We chat about him moving from union to league and how big a story it was at the time. We discuss the Widnes side he played in and them going on to become world champions. I find out about his move to the Wire and how close we came to becoming league champions in his first season there and winning the man of steel. We also chat about him playing for Great Britian against Austrlia, that...
2025-04-2854 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Bob Jackson)This week, Warrington Wolves hall of famer, a man who made 227 appearances for the Wire, Bob Jackson joins me to chat about his career and especially his time at Warrington.
We chat about how Bob started of in rugby league with Penrith and then going to England to play for Fulham before moving to Warrington. Bob tell us about him time at Warrington, appearing in many different finals and winning a couple along the way. We chat about playing the great Wigan team in the 1990 Challenge Cup final and how he ended up in a Wigan pub...
2025-04-211h 36The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Leigh vs Warrington preview)This week, I'm joined by former Warrington and Leigh player Micky Higham to look ahead to the Wire's match at the Leigh Sports Village this Saturday.
We discuss the big news of Warrington captain George Williams now out for 10 weeks. How will it affect the team and who will step up. We also discuss Micky's thoughts of how Leigh's season is going and who we think will come out on top this weekend.
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2025-04-1832 minThe Wire in BondiThe Fan Debate (Warrington vs Hull FC Review)This week, I'm joined by 3 other Wire fans, Andy Shaw, David Kelly and Jamie Chambers to discuss the recent game against Hull as well as a number of other topics. I find out how long the guys have suppoted Warrington for, there favourite player and there most memorable moment. We chat about the problems Warrington face at the moment, our thoughts going forward and do we need a new prop. We also discuss the crowd figures at Warrington and are expectations to high at the moment with the fans. We look foward to the next game against Leigh away...
2025-04-141h 06The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Sid Domic)This week, the man who scored the last ever try for the Wire at Wilderspool, former Brisbane, Penrith, London, Warrington, Wakefield and Hull FC player Sid Domic joins me to chat about his Career. Sid tells us about how he started playing rugby league from the age of 4, him making his debut for Brisbane and how he ended up at London before moving to Penrith. I find out how the move to Warrington came about, what his first impressions were there and how special the moment was in scoring the last ever try at Wilderspool for the Warrington Wolves...
2025-04-091h 06The Wire in BondiThe Fan Debate (Challenge Cup QF preview)This week on The Fan Debate, former Warrington Wolves player Mark Forster and Warrington Wolves reserves and academy Manager Dave Whalley join me as we look ahead to the Challenge Cup quarter final against Saints and look back on the Super League win against Leeds. We talk about the young players coming through at Warrington and who Dave thinks we should keep an eye on. Mark tells us who he would sign as an extra prop and it's a certain ex Wire player. We also discuss how Warrington haven't won a grand final yet and some of our great...
2025-04-031h 17The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Warrington vs Leeds review with Arron Lindop)This week, Warrington Wolves player Arron Lindop joins us to discuss Warrington's win over Leeds. We chat about Arron's player of the match performance against Leeds and that try was it lucky or not? We also look ahead to another game against Saints and if Arron prefers to play on the wing or the centre.
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2025-04-0127 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Danny Farrar)This week, former Penrith Panthers and Warrington Wolves player Danny Farrar joins me to look back on his career. We chat about him playing as a kid and being let go by his boyhood club Parramatta before joining Penrith. We discuss his time at Penrith and how the move to Warrington came about. Danny recalls how much he enjoyed his time at Warrington and how it also benefited his personal life too. I also ask about Danny's recent health scare and how he is doing now.
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2025-03-3148 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Warrington vs Leeds Preview)This week, Warrington Wolves player Adam Holroyd and former player Wesley Bruines join me to look back on Warrington's win against Saints and look forward to the next game against Leeds. We also find out where Adam lives, how him and Wesley became such good friends and if lads are built differently in Yorkshire. We look forward to the new Rugby League game coming out and Adam tells us about how much he's looking forward to playing against his cousin Tom.
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2025-03-2742 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Oli Leyland)This week, Warrington Wolves player Oli Leyland joins me to talk about the start of his time at the Wire. We discuss the early rounds of the new season, Oli making his debut and playing in Vegas. We also chat about his time at London, playing in the championship and securing promotion to the Super League with the Broncos. Oli tells me how special it was playing with his brother and how they could end up facing each other soon enough. We also look ahead to the rest of the season discuss what Oli's goals are and how he...
2025-03-2552 minThe Wire in BondiThe Fan Debate (Saints Review)This week, I'm joined by Matt Turner from the Warrington Guardian to discuss Warrington's win against Saints and look forward to next weeks game against Leeds. We discuss the important moments during that game, how important was Marc Sneyd and has the win come at a big cost with some key injuries in the backline. We also look ahead to the Leeds game, what we expect from leeds and I get a little confused on where the game is being played at.
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2025-03-2352 minThe Wire in BondiWidnes vs Warrington review with Dec Patton & Joe PhilbinThis week, I'm joined by Widnes player Dec Patton and Warrington player Joe Philbin to discuss Warrington's challenge cup win over Widnes. Best friends Dec & Joe discuss playing against each other and how special it was for them but how there hoping to play in the same team again in the future. We also discuss the important moments during the game and the great atmosphere that was created by both sets of fans. I also find out if they did target each other and if they informed there teammates of any weaknesses they may have.
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2025-03-2030 minThe Wire in BondiFace to face with Wesley BruinesI sit down with former Saint Helens and Warrington Wolves academy player Wesley Bruines. In my first face to face epsiode I have a quick chat with Wesley about his injury nightmare during his time at Warrington but how he still had a great time there, made friends for life and is very hopeful Warrington will move forward with Sam and the kids they are bringing through there.
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2025-03-1811 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Darren Burns)This week, former Warrington Wolves player Darren Burns joins me to discuss his career and time at Warrington. I find out what Darren is up to these days and how he went back to Warrington to visit not too long ago. We discuss how he got started in rugby league and making his debut for the Western Suburbs, moving to South Sydney and then scoring the first NRL try for Sydney. We also talk about how Darren had a season at the Brisbane Broncos and becoming only one game away from the Grand Final. We chat about how his...
2025-03-121h 17The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Warrington vs Wakefield review)Me and former Warrington Wolves player Chris Riley look back on Warrington's lost against Wakefield. We discuss the problems with our defence, why have we given up so many points in the last 2 games. The team selection against Wakefield and the rumuors about Zane Musgrove going to Cas on loan. We talk about if Warrington can turn it around and how a good performance is badly needed against Widnes.
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2025-03-1139 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Fan Debate Warrington vs Wakefield Preview)Me, Chris Riley and Matt Turner look ahead to the Wires match against Wakey, as well as looking back on the defeat to Wigan. We try to work out what went wrong against Wigan in Vegas while also discussing what a great event it was. We look ahead to the Wakefield game, what we want to see from the Wire and looking back on Daryl Powells time at Warrington. We discuss the injuries of King and Ashton as well as looking at changes we expect to the team. We give our predictions for the game and all agree that...
2025-03-071h 34The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Mark Forster)This week, former Warrington Wolves legend Mark Forster joins us from Vegas to discuss Warrington's defeat against Wigan and to look back of his career with the Wire. We discuss his time in Vegas, has it been a success for Rugby League and his thoughts on the current Warrington team. We look back on his career, scoring 191 trys in 458 appearances for Warrington in a nearly 20 year spell with them. Mark tell us about the finals he played in, such as scoring a try in winning the Lancanshire cup in 1989 and playing at Wembley in a Challenge Cup Final defeat...
2025-03-041h 23The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Fan Debate Vegas Special)I catch up with Matt, Dave and Tom who are living the life in Vegas ahead of the Warrington vs Wigan game. The boys tell me about there Vegas experience however Dave is a little worse for wear. We also chat about the Catalans game and if we think there will be any changes to the team. We give our predictions for the Wigan game as well as find out if Tom has the drum in Vegas.
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2025-02-2834 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Eddie Hemmings)This week, legendary commentator Eddie Hemmings joins me to discuss his career commentating on Rugby League. Eddie tells me about how it all started for him and the start of the partnership with Stevo. He talks about the start of super league and how it wasn't too easy for Stevo at the start. Eddie shares great memories of his favourite games and having to climb up a ladder when at Wilderspool. We also talk about the start of this season and as it was recorded before round 2 of Super League, we chat about Warrington playing at the Luke Littler...
2025-02-271h 29The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Round 2 Review)I look back on Warrington's win over the Catalan Dragons with Warrington player Danny Walker and former Warrington player Chris Riley. I speak to Danny about his try during the game and the occasion of it being called the Luke LIttler stadium for the first game of the seaon. Danny also tells us how excited is he about Vegas and hoping to make it 3 wins out of 3 there against Wigan. Chris joins me to discuss Warrington's start to the season, what has impressed him so far and who he thinks should start in the much debated number 7 role.
2025-02-2449 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi Fan Debate (Warrington vs Catalans Preview)This week on the fan debate podcast, I'm join by Matt Turner from the Warrington Guardian and Big Warrington Wolves fans David Manfredi and Tom Mather to look forward to Warrington's first home game of the season against Catalans. We talk about the renaming of the ground for one night only and just how good it is to have someone like Luke Littler from Warrington. We discuss the issues Sam faces in picking his team for the upcoming game as well as decide on who will think should start. We talk about the issues at Salford and where rugby...
2025-02-201h 34The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Rob Parker)This week, I chat to former Bradford Bulls and Warrington player Rob Parker about his rugby league career. We discuss his now acting career and being friends with the likes of Tom Hardy. We look back at his debut for the Bulls and going on to be part off a treble winning team. We also find out how a loan move to London changed his life for the better. We discuss his move to the Warrington Wolves and how close he was to not signing for them at all, we also look back on that great play off win...
2025-02-191h 30The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Round 1 Review)Me and Chris Riley look back on Warrington's round 1 win against Huddesfield. We are joined by Warrington player Zane Musgrove for the first bit of the pod as he tells us how the boys are feeling after a winning start to the season. Me and Chris then discuss that opening game, the performance, team selection and look ahead to the next game against Catalans at what will be for one night only the Luke Littler Stadium.
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2025-02-1838 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Jordy Crowther)Warrington Wolves player Jordy Crowther chats about the upcoming season and his career up to now. We discuss last season and that semi final lost against Hull Kr as well as the Challenge Cup final defeat to Wigan. We look back on how Jordy started off playing rugby league and his time at Wakefield. He tells us about how his move to Warrington came about and the fact within a week off being there, the manager who signed him left. He chats about the friendlies Warrington have played and how motivated the players are to finally win that Grand...
2025-02-1449 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Wilderspool Special)This week, I'm join by former Warrington players Brent Grose and Gary Hulse aswell as former Warrington coach Paul Cullen to look back on the last ever game at Wilderspool. We chat about the game itself running through the build up, to the trys during it and how big of a win in was against Wakefield that day. We also look back at some facts of Wilderspool and find out which team we beat the most there. We chat about certain players like Ben Westwood, Graham Appo and Nathan Wood. I also find out if the guys prefer the...
2025-02-1359 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Alex Thompson)This week, former Warrington Wolves hooker Alex Thompson joins us to discuss his career. We talk about him playing rugby league as a kid, joining Warrington at a very young age and being there when Paul Cullen left and Tomy Smith came in. We discuss his debut game for Warrington, coming off the bench to score a try but also why it turned out to be his only first team game for the Wire. We chat about how he fell out of love for the game for a period of time and how moving to Oldham helped him get...
2025-02-031h 00The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Ellis Longstaff)This week former Warrington Wolves forward Ellis Longstaff joins us. We discuss why Ellis took the decision to retire at the young age of 22, he tells us about the reasons why and how he blames a certain coach in how it all turned out. We also look back of how Ellis starting playing rugby league, him joining Warrington and making his debut under Steve Price. We talk about him moving to Hull and Salford on loan before evetually joining Featherstone. We find out what Ellis is up to now and how tough mentally he found it at times during...
2025-01-2054 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Steve McCurrie)This week, former Widnes and Warrington player Steve McCurrie chats about his career. Steve tells us about how it all started for him signing for Widnes at a young age and playing in a Challenge Cup Final for them early on. We talk about his move to Rugby Union and how he came back to Rugby League by signing for Warrington. We talk about his time at the Wire and playing under coach Darryl van der Velde and the vision he had for Warrington. We hear how he came to leave Warrington and go back to Widnes and also...
2025-01-1349 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Ian Smith)This week, Former Super League Referee Ian Smith joins me this week to discuss his career and new book The Final Whistle. Ian has recently wrote a book about his career and being a ref in the Super League, we discuss why he.s now decided to bring out a book and how he felt writing it. We also chat about how he started as a ref, his first game in the Super League and the last game between Hull and Leeds. He tells us about the 2 charities the profits from the book is going too and his work...
2025-01-061h 26The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Gary Chambers)This week former Warrington Wolves player and now Direction of Rugby at Warrington Gary Chambers joins us. We discuss the season just gone, the development of the young players and the progress made under Sam Burgess in his first season as a Head Coach. We also discuss why Warrington haven't always looked at promoting the youth and the changes we are now making to help develop the players coming through the academy system. We look back on Gary's playing career with the Wire, playing at the famous old stadium Wilderspool and how close Warrington became to not becoming the...
2024-12-301h 15The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Ben Evans)This week former Warrington Wolves player and Wales International Ben Evans joins us. Ben tells us about how he and his brother Rhys move to Warrington at a young age from Wales. His time coming through the academy and making his first team debut. We chat about him playing regularly during the 2014 season only to be sadly caught short by a big injury and then having to leave Warrington 18 months later. He tells us about his time at other clubs such as Barrow, Bradford and London, as well as the great times he had playing for Wales. I ask...
2024-12-2355 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Zane Musgrove)This week, former NRL and Warrington Wolves player Zane Musgrove joins us. Zane discusses the season just gone, including the loses in the Challenge Cup Final and the Super Legue Semi-Final. He tells us about how he got started in rugby league. making his debut in the NRL and playing with Sam Burgess at South Sydney. We chat about how his move to Warrington came about, the differences between NRL and Super League, and if he has settled into life there. Zane talks about his plans for the future and how he's looking to stay at the Wire beyond...
2024-12-1641 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Matty Ashton)This week I'm joined by Warrington Wolves and England international winger Matty Ashton. Matty tells us about the season just gone and the lost to Hull KR. I ask him about the NRL rumours and discuss the recent England games against Samoa. We chat about how he got started in Rugby League and his journey to the Warrington Wolves. He tells us about the seasons under Steve Price and Daryl Powell and about how nervous his was on his debut against Wigan. Matty chats about how positive everything is under Sam Burgess now and how confident he feels about...
2024-12-0933 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Danny Walker)This week, Warrington Wolves number 9 Danny Walker join us to discuss his career up to now. We chat about the season just gone and the lost to Hull KR, as well discussing the rumours linking him with an NRL move. Danny tells us about how it all started for him, his time at Widnes before making the move to Warrington. We talk about those seasons under Steve Price and Daryl Powell as well as looking forward to the future with Sam Burgess. Danny speaks about the dream he has to be involved in that first Warrington squad to win...
2024-12-021h 04The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Gary Hulse)This week, I'm joined by former Warrington Wolves halfback and a man who played at both Wilderspool and the Halliwell Jones, Gary Hulse. We chat about how Gary started playing rugby league as a kid and making his debut for Warrington in 2001 against Castleford and why it then went so badly wrong in 2002. We talk about the last game at wilderspool and moving to the Halliwell Jones. The first season at the new stadium and his great try against Widnes. We speak about the sadness he felt in leaving Warrington and why the new RFL rules made a big...
2024-11-251h 08The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Mike Cooper)This week, I'm joined by former Warrington and Wigan forward Mike Cooper. Mike talks about the fact he has recently retired from the game on the back off medical advice. We discuss his journey through rubgy league from being at Warrington since he was 11 to finishing off his career with world club and super league champions Wigan. We also chat about his time in the NRL and finding it hard when he came back to the Wire. We chat about the highs of the challenge cup wins and lows of the grand final loses. We also discuss how he...
2024-11-181h 53The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Joe Philbin)This week I'm joined by Challenge Cup winner, Warrington Wolves homegrown player Joe Philbin. We chat about Joe coming through from the academy and making his debut in 2014. We discuss the 2016 season making the grand final but then having a tough season in 2017 resulting in Tony Smiths last season. Joe tells us about Steve Price coming in and how well he got on with him straight away. We talk about losing the 2018 Challenge Cup final to Catalans but then winning the 2019 final against Saints and how big underdogs we were. Joe tells us about how he feels the players...
2024-11-111h 32The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Dec Patton)This week, Former Warrington Wolves and Challenge Cup Winner Dec Patton join us to discuss his time at the Wire and his career so far. Dec tells us about how he started at Warrington, making his debut and becoming a regular within the Warrington squad. We chat about him scoring in the 2016 grand final but sadly ending up on the losing side. We dicuss Tony Smith leaving, Steve Price coming in and that first season under Price losing the Challenge Cup Final and Grand Final in 2018. We chat about Dec forming a great partnership with Blake Austin and his...
2024-11-0459 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Richard Silverwood)This week, former super league referee Richard Silverwood joins us to discuss his career and his thoughts on the current game now. We chat about his journey to become a super league referee and his first final in 2006. He tells me about what he felt was the turning point in his career and in becoming the main referee for a numbers of years, being the ref for final after final, including many finals Warrington were involved with. We discuss why after the 2013 grand final he didn't referee another final again and the politics within the RFL. Richard opens up...
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The Hydrogen PodcastKeppel’s Hydrogen Move for Data Centers, Germany’s Hydrogen Backbone, & Toyota’s Game-Changing CanisterWelcome to The Hydrogen Podcast!Episode 359, Keppel buys big into liquid hydrogen to power their Singapore data centers, Germany looks to invest huge in their hydrogen backbone infrastructure, and Toyota develops a new hydrogen canister with applications far beyond transportation. I'll go over all of this and give my thoughts on today's hydrogen podcast. Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy the podcast. Please feel free to email me at info@thehydrogenpodcast.com with any questions. Also, if you wouldn't mind subscribing to my podcast using your preferred platform... I would greatly...
2024-10-2411 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Blake Austin)This week, Former Warrington Wolves and Nrl star Blake Austin joins us to chat about his career. Blake chats about growing up in Western Sydney and debuting for Penrith. We found out about how he ended up at Canberra, how close they were at making the grand final and why he left to join Warrington and how he found the super league. We talk about him scoring on his debut and about how well he started at the Wolves. He tells us about how he felt during the Challenge Cup final win against St Helens and how proud he...
2024-10-211h 23The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Matthew Blythe)This week, former Warrington Wolves and Bradford Bulls player Matthew Blythe joins us to discuss his career. Matty tells us about him coming through the academy at Warrington and him making his debut against Salford. We chat about him being around the club during the 09 and 10 challenge cup wins and how he could see Warrington pushing in the right direction. We talk about him playing on a regular basis during the 2011 season winning the league leaders sheild. We chat about the reasons why Warrington have been unable to reach the promise land in winning the grand final and if...
2024-10-141h 15The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Michael Monaghan)This week, Former Warrington Wolves and 3 time Challenge Cup Winner Michael Monaghan joins us to discuss his career and time at the Wire. Michael chats about his time in the NRL and playing in a grand final for Manly before moving to Warrington. He tells us about the tough start he had to his Warrington career and how he and the team was able to turn it around to win the Challenge Cup in 2009 and going back2back by winning it again against Leeds in 2010. We chat about what went wrong in the 2011 play offs and why we couldn't...
2024-10-071h 28The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Kurt Gidley)This week, Kurt Gidley chats to us about his playing career with the Newcastle Knights in the NRL and the Warrington Wolves in the UK Super League. We also discuss his international caps with NSW and Australia and tells us why it was such a honour playing for them both. He chats to us about losing the challenge cup and grand final with Warrington and how if certain things had worked differently we could've easily won both. We find out who he would want on a night out and just had good it was playing with Andrew Johns.
2024-09-301h 09The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Chris Hill)This week, I'm joined by former Warrington Wolves Captain Chris Hill, he tells us about his future plans and looking forward to the England games coming up. We chat about his start at Leigh and how he nearly quit the sport before signing for Warrington. He tells us about the early succes at the wolves and how close we came to winning at least 1 grand final. Chris describes how Tony Smith told him about becoming the wolves captain and how it took a while to sink it. We also speak about the differences between Tony Smith and Steve Price...
2024-09-261h 21The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Vinnie Anderson)This week, former New Zealand Warrior, St Helens and Warrington player Vinnie Anderson chats to us about his career. We discuss the early years at the Warriors, joining St Helens and playing with the likes of Jamie Lyon. The success of that St Helens team and winning the double there. He tells us about how he came to join Warrington and playing with his brother there. We talk about the Challenge Cup success and how playing poker helped them the night before. Vinnie also talks about how good Adrian Morley was and how his leadership on and off the...
2024-09-1659 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Trent Waterhouse)This week, I chat to former Penrith Panthers, Warrington Wolves, NSW origin and Australia international Trent Waterhouse. Trent tells me about how he nearly quit Rugby League before earning a full time contract at Penrith, going on to win the grand final and representing NSW state of origin side and Australia. Trent also talks about his sending off in the 2009 state of origin series and how he got his nickname the house. We chat about his move to Warrington and the different in atmosphere between Australia and England. Trent talks about how awesome it was winning the challenge cup...
2024-09-0941 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Kevin Penny)This week, I chat to former Warrington Wolves Player Kevin Penny about his career at Warrington and his time as a rugby league player. Kevin tells us about how he became a wolves player having never really played the game as a kid. Those first few seasons at the Wire, him being compared to a rugby league great such as Martin Offiah and being named in the Super League Dream Team. He talks about how he left Warrington and went to play for teams such as Widnes and Swinton. We discuss him moving back to Warrington in 2014 and missing...
2024-09-0253 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Louis Anderson)This week, Former New Zealand Warriors, Warrington Wolves and Catalans Dragons player Louis Anderson chats to us about his career. Louis tells us about starting off with the New Zealand Warriors at a young age and scoring with his first touch of the ball on his debut. His move to the Warrington Wolves and winning the challenge cup twice with them and playing alongside his brother Vinnie there. We also discuss his time at the Catalans Dragons and missing out on the challenge cup win against Warrington Wolves.
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2024-08-2643 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Garreth Carvell)This week, I chat to former Warrington Wolves player and four time Challenge Cup winner Garreth Carvell. Garreth talks us about his role working for a players union and we discuss the challenges rugby league is facing at the moment. We talk about his playing career at Hull and how his move to Warrington came about. He also tells us about the cup final wins with Warrington and how close him came to winning the grand finalnot just with Warrington but Hull aswell. He spoke about his retirement from the game and how hard it can be for players...
2024-08-191h 29The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Bryson Goodwin)This week, I chat to former Warrington Wolves and Challenge Cup winner Bryson Goodwin. Bryson talks to us about his time in the Nrl starting with the Cronulla Sharks, moving onto the Canterbury Bulldogs and South Sydney. He tells us about how his move to Warrington came about and the Challenge Cup final against Saint Helens including that tackle on Tommy Makinson.
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2024-08-1540 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi Super League Preview Podcast (Round 22)Chris Riley and I look ahead to round 22 of the Super League, as well as discussing the results of round 21 and 20. We also chat about the magic weekend and Chris's time at these events. We discuss how the play off race is shaping up and who looks more likely to be in that grand final come October.
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2024-08-121h 01The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Paul Cullen)I chat to former Warrington Wolves player, coach and who many say was the man who saved Warrington Paul Cullen. Paul tells us about his role on the match review panel and how he feels the game is in a good place. He tells us about his time playing at Warrington, missing out on the Challenge Cup Final and that world war 3 game against Wigan. We talk about he coming in as a coach at Warrington in 2002 to save them from relegation and the move from wilderspool to the halliwell jones. He chats about how the signing of Andrew...
2024-08-091h 05The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Ade Gardner)This week I chat to former Saints winger who was part of the treble winning team and now head of performance at Warrington Ade Gardner. Ade tells us about his role at Warrington and how it's looking now under Sam Burgess. We also talk about the daunting task of moving from Barrow to high flying St Helens, his first final and the treble winning season. We chat about his international career and his thoughts on the idea of bringing Great Britian back. Ade talks about his 6 years at Warrington, how hard it was moving on from saints and how...
2024-08-051h 13The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi Super League Preview Podcast (Round 20)Former Warrington Wolves player Rhys Evans and I look forward to round 20 of the super league as well as reviewing round 19 results. We look at the John Bateman signing and Sam Burgess extending his contract with the Warrington Wolves and I also find out which away ground Rhys got the most stick at.
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2024-08-0144 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Joel Monaghan)This week I chat to former Nrl and Super League star Joel Monaghan. Joel chats to us about his time in the NRL, that mad monday and how it nearly cost him his career. His time at the Warrington Wolves and winning the Challenge Cup with his brother. Joel also recalls his favourite away games and how close he was to joining Catalans before turning up at the wire. His time playing for New South Wales, Australia and the world cup. It was great to chat to Joel and hear how much he loved his time at Warrington, even...
2024-07-2947 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi Super League Preview Podcast (Round 19)Rhys Evans and I preview round 19 of the Super League as well as looking back on round 18 results. We also discuss the rules changes that maybe coming into place next season and what we thought on the James Harrison red card. We talk about how John Batemans experience could help Warrington and what Lee Briers could bring to Saint Helens as a attacking coach.
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2024-07-2544 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Robert Hicks)Former super league referee Robert Hicks joins me to discuss his role at the RFL, the new rules around head contact and if we are risking the entertainment value within the sport. We speak about his career, how he started and the cup finals and the grand finals he has refereed. Rob discusses the controversial call he made during the Warrington vs Saints Challenge Cup Final, giving a very open and honest account of this match. Rob also tells us about the struggle to make sure we have enough referees at weekends for grassroots rugby league and how the...
2024-07-2249 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi Super League Preview Podcast (Round 18)Chris Riley, Rhys Evans and myself look forward to round 18 of the Super League as well as discussing round 17 results. We also look at the sacking of Ian Watson, the release of 3 Catalan players and the signing of Luke Yates for Warrington. I also find out what Joel Monaghan was like to play with, if Rhys was supporting England during the Euros and how Chris didn't end up fancying a career in the army after all.
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2024-07-1849 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Micky Higham)This week I'm joined by former Warrington Wolves, St Helens, Wigan and Leigh Hooker Micky Higham. He talks us through his move from Saints to Wigan, the winning Challenge Cup Finals and the losing Grand Finals with Warrington. How leaving the club ended on a bad note with coach Tony Smith. Moving back to hometown club Leigh and captaining them to a promotion back to the Super League. Micky also talks about his regrets on his international caps and gives a personal insight into his cancer scare after retirement.
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2024-07-151h 02The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi Super League Preview Podcast (Round 17)This week, Chris Riley and I look ahead to round 17 of the Super League and look back on round 16 results. We also discuss the news of Wigan vs Warrington being played in vegas next year and discuss the investigation into the Widnes vs Swinton match in the Championship.
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2024-07-1037 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Brent Grose)I'm joined by former Warrington Wolves player Brent Grose, we discuss his time at Warrinton, the last game at Wilderspool, Andrew Johns joining, the atmosphere in England compared to Austrlia and why Warrington just couldn't get over the line during his time there.
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2024-07-0827 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi Super League Preview Podcast (Round 16)This week, Rhys Evans and I discuss the upcoming super league games for round 16, while also looking back on the recent results. Chris Riley couldn't make it this week but we do include his tips for the games coming up and we also look at the recent England vs France mid season test and what the future holds for international rugby league.
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2024-07-0437 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Chris Riley)3 Time Challenge Cup Winner Chris Riley joins us to discuss the ups and down of his career, making his debut at such a young age and being a local lad going on to play for Warrington. His also gives his thoughts of how Warrington are goingnow with Sam Burgess, the Challenge Cup and Grand Finals he played in and on how much 2009 Challenge Cup win meant to everyone in Warrington.
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2024-07-031h 18The Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Rhys Evans)This week, Rhys Evans joins us to discuss his Warrington Wolves Career and the finals he played in, we also discuss how he thinks Warrington are doing now and we find out who was the best player he played with and if he thinks Warrington will win a grand final in the next 5 years.
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2024-07-0138 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Andrew Henderson)This week, former Warrington Wolves assistant coach Andrew Henderson joins us.
Topics discussed:
IMG
Young players at Warrington
Cup final win and losses
International Rugby League
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2024-06-2749 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Lee Briers)This week Lee Briers chats about his time at Warrington Wolves, how his playing career was finished through injury and many highlights at the wire.
Topics discussed:
Warrington Wolves
His Injury
Grand Finals
Early days at Warrington Wolves
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2024-06-2041 minThe Wire in BondiThe Wire in Bondi (Trailer)Trailer to advertise my brand new podcast The Wire in Bondi, weekly rugby league podcast with a new one each Thursday.
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2024-06-1801 min
Travel Australia Podcast by The Feel Good FamilyCapricorn Coast and Great Keppel Island WOW!Send us a textThis episode we enjoy the Coolwaters Discovery Park in Yeppoon and endless hours of fun in the sun at the Keppel Kraken Splash Zone and Yeppoon Lagoon Infinity Pool. We take a step back in time at Archer Park Rail Museum and enjoy a nostalgic ride on the world’s only Purrey Steam Tram! We finish our week in pure bliss, spending a few picture-perfect days on the Southern Great Barrier Reef’s Great Keppel Island…. we can’t wait to come back!Our Family Travel Australia Podcast is now LIVE and avai...
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