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 Artist
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 15 min
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)
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 6 min
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 (Mai...
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 46 min
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 Spigelman
Jul 29, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Another 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 1...
Jul 22, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Season 3Ep. 20
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 R...
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 24 min
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 ...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 31 min
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 & N...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 30 min
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 (w...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Season 3Ep. 16
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...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 37 min
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 Spigelman
Jun 10, 2021•1 hr 38 min
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
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 22 min
Our latest episode covering Newcastle Rugby League, Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League & a preview of indigenous round in the NRL
May 27, 2021•1 hr 16 min
A streamlined episode covering off on Newcastle Rugby League with Liam Higgins (Macquarie) & Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League with Matt Gerrick (Windale)
May 20, 2021•36 min
feat, Jack Dawson (Hamilton Ducks) - NHCRL Josh Spigelman aka "The Stats Man" - Newcastle Rugby League/Denton Engineering Cup
May 12, 2021•55 min
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 Spigelman
May 05, 2021•54 min
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 Spigelman
Apr 28, 2021•50 min
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.
Apr 21, 2021•46 min•Season 3Ep. 7
This 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!
Apr 14, 2021•50 min
Recapping 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 Ants
Apr 08, 2021•53 min•Season 3Ep. 5
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)
Mar 31, 2021•37 min•Season 3Ep. 4
With 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!
Mar 25, 2021•26 min•Season 3Ep. 3
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)
Mar 19, 2021•36 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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)
Mar 10, 2021•52 min•Season 3Ep. 1
A 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 Bet
Oct 21, 2020•45 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Preview of the NHRL Prelim Finals & Real NRL Grand Finals
Oct 14, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Our 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)
Oct 08, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Season 2Ep. 30
A 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 Rayner
Oct 01, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 29
A 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.au
Sep 16, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 28
We 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.
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 27
