Your weekly dose of all things Rugby League in Newcastle & The Hunter thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast Make sure to join our tipping competition via our Instagram @leaguecastleau (In Bio) Thanks to Hello World Travel Tuggerah Stats Man brought to you by Fuego Clothing
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Season 6Ep. 3
We are joined by the Stats Man to talk our new tipping comp & stats man team of the year, we chat with the voice of Newcastle RL Grand Final Day Tony Delany to break down the season ahead and we chat all things Magic Round, Sleapy's Day & 2024 season with Newcastle Rugby League General Manager Adam Devcich.
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 6Ep. 2
LeagueCastle is back for season 2024 with guests Sam Clune (South Newcastle Lions) & Chad O'Donnell (Maitland Pickers)
Apr 02, 2024•37 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Ahead of the inaugural Brodie Pearson 9s we sit down with a number of guests to find out the impact the tournament will have on the community from supporting the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, through to what it means to a number of the teams and clubs involved to get together to remember Brodie who tragically lost his life playing the wonderful game we all love!
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 33
The season all but comes to an end with our final regular show for 2023 thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast Timestamps 3:15 - The Stats Man recaps the Newcastle Rugby League Grand Final 21:00 - Scott Fitzpatrick (Dora Creek) discusses the A Grade NHRL Grand Final clash with Waratah 33:15 - Tim Christie (Waratah) discusses the A Grade NHRL Grand Final clash with Dora Creek 43:15 - Shaun Johnston joins us to preview the LLT A & B Grade and the Mens A & B Grade Grand Finals 1:07:15 - Adam Mart...
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Season 5Ep. 32
We sit down with all the clubs to pull apart the Real NRL Grand Final Day and preview the action that will take place at McDonald Jones Stadium this Saturday Time Stamps 2:55 - The Stats Man thank to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services 19:10 - Matt Lantry (Maitland Pickers) - 1st Grade 28:45 - Jack Welsh (South Newcastle Lions) - 1st Grade 41:30 - Jye Ireland (Maitland Pickers) - Reserve Grade 52:30 - Lucas Miller (Western Suburbs Rosellas) - Reserve Grade 1:03:15 - Adam Brown (Lakes United Seagull...
Aug 29, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 5Ep. 31
A bumper second episode for the week thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast. With a focus on Newcastle & Hunter competitions we have plenty of guests to chat local finals & grand finals Timestamps 2:30 - Jess Neilson (Karuah Rooettes) 13:20 - Kendyll Lehman (Lakes United Seagulls) 21:30 - Mark "Mungo" Mungoven (Abermain-Weston Hawks) 31:35 - Immy Heap (Hamilton Ducks)
Aug 23, 2023•45 min•Season 5Ep. 30
As we head into Real NRL Preliminary Finals we cover all the grades in this week's first episode all thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast. Time Stamps 2:20 - The Stats Man aka Josh Spigelman on all things statistical from the Denton Engineering Cup thanks to Lake Macquarie forklifts 28:50 - Sam Clune (Cessnock Goannas) on their Minor Semi final win over The Entrance, facing up to Souths again and some of the characters of the Goannas thanks to Shipley Meats at Rutherford 44:40 - Lockie Buller (Weste...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 5Ep. 29
Another full to the brim episode thanks to SharpDS Central Coast Timestamps 4:05 - The Stats Man thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services 26:35 - Jacob Afflick (South Newcastle) on Denton Cup, travelling to France and the Lions big year thus far 38:50 - Wil Botham (Lakes United) on Newcastle Rugby League Under 19s, First Grade Debuts and the youth revolution at Lakes 48:30 - Josh "Bluey" Neilson (Dudley) on NHRL A Grade, travelling overseas, loose units & mad monday....
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 28
A huge first finals edition for season 2023 as we kick off another episode with two superstars of the game (better make that three counting the Stats Man!) all thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast. Timestamps 0:04:10 - The Stats Man recaps Round 18's stats perfomers of the round thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services 0:45:05 - Chad O'Donnell (Maitland Pickers) talks minor premierships, club depth and the week off thanks to Shipley Meats at Rutherford 1:00:50 - Chad Redman (Tea Gardens Hawks) tal...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 5Ep. 27
A big episode covering all things local footy thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast. Timestamps 0:05:40 - Josh Spigelman aka The Stats Man thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Solutions 0:40:15 - Harry Siejka (Cessnock Goannas) thanks to Shipley Meats 0:53:00 - Kyle & TJ McLean (The Entrance Tigers) thanks to Shipley Meats 1:11:00 - Zeb Dunstan (Kearsley Crushers) thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services 1:22:35 - Tiff White (Thornton Beresfield Bears) thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Season 5Ep. 26
A bumper episode just over 2 weeks out from finals thanks to SharpDS Central Coast Timestamps 3:20 - The Stats Man - Stats Performers of Round 16 thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services 40:20 - Daniel Peck (Lakes United) - Commentary Debuts, Media Career & Props Kicking thanks to Shipley Meats 1:04:05 - Matt Moon (Macquarie) - Showering Nude, Teammates Fashion & Tattoos and Straightening Two Records thanks to Shipley Meats 1:21:15 - Rob Chaffey (Raymond Terrace) - Footy For A Good Cau...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 49 min
A big episode of local footy content thanks to SharpDS Central Coast We headed live to Cheetah Central aka Waratah Oval to chat with Phil Byron Paul Dengate & Ryleigh Curtin
Jul 19, 2023•42 min•Season 5Ep. 24
Another chock a block episode with three guests this week thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast! - The Stats Man talking Stats Performers Of The Week thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services - Ryan Glanville (South Newcastle Lions) talking all things Newcastle Rugby League/Denton Engineering Cup - Hudson Bell (Morpeth Bulls) talking Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League Southern Conference
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 23
A huge episode thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast - 3:55 - The Stats Man a.k.a. Josh Spigelman thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services - 44:10 - Max Buderus (Wests) talking Denton Engineering Cup thanks to Shipley Meats - 58:05 - Charlotte Barwick (Wests) talking Womens Tackle & her selection in the NSW Under 19s Squad - 1:09:30 - Onland Duncan & Daniel Stanley (Cardiff) talking Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League C Grade South thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services - 1:21:30 - Nick...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Season 5Ep. 22
Brought to you by SharpDS Central Coast On this week's episode we chat with Central's Randall Briggs about his pioneering role in Central Newcastle's junior & senior clubs hosting their own indigenous rounds, celebrating the proud contribution of Aboriginal culture to our game. We also chat Central's run home which kicked off with an against the odds win over The Entrance last round. We also chat all things Stats Performers of The Week with the illustrious Josh Spigelman!...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 21
This episode brought to you by SharpDS Central Coast A tough weekend for the local league community - make sure to check out the go fund me link on our Facebook page. On this week's show - Chris fills in (very poorly) for our Archduke of Algebra - The Stats Man who is out of action for a week (maybe two - he will be back!) - Brendon Simpson (South Newcastle) talks all things Lions, 7 straight, A Big Day At Townson & Dewayne Sampson's new career! - Blake Huddleston (West Wallsend) talks about...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Another episode covering all things local footy thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast Segments: - Josh Spigelman aka The Stats Man thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services (0:03:10) - Nathan Errington (NHRL) discussing the Newcastle & Hunter competitions, gradings, forfeits, structures & more (0:54:00) - Josh Miles (Denman Devils) talking all things Devils & Group 21 (1:31:15)
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 47 min•Season 5Ep. 19
A huge episode to kick off Winter thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast! We catch up with: - The Stats Man Josh Spigelman thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services (3:15) - Nick Glohe (Lakes United) talking all things Denton Engineering Cup, pitch invaders, teammates dancing on camera & another international joining Lakes United this season (44:41) thanks to Shipley Meats - Tahnee Milgate (Central Newcastle) talking some of her students getting the chance to take the field at Origin 3, the rebui...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 54 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Another packed episode thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast This week's guests The Stats Man & his performers of the week thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services Northern Hawks star rookie, Cody Hancock thanks to Shipley Meats Hinton Hornets captain coach, Lachlan Hickey thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services & Waratah Mayfield Cheetahs evergreen veteran, Marc Regado also thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services...
May 29, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Season 5Ep. 17
Another bumper episode all thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast This week's guests : - Matt Soper-Lawler chatting all things Maitland Pickers, the next wave of Real NRL talent and poor dress sense of our host thanks to Shipley Meats - Matt Hinton chatting about the Dungog Warriors and their move into the C Grade North Conference thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services - Tyler Smith talking all things Hamilton Ducks, boat races and much more also thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services - Co-Hos...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 5Ep. 16
Our second episode this week thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast Its our first around the grounds coming to you from Gibson Oval, Morisset and we also check in with Dylan McKeown from the Terrigal Sharks on all things Central Coast Rugby League
May 18, 2023•51 min•Season 5Ep. 15
This week's episode (the first of two!) is focused on all things Denton Engineering Cup. We catch up with Luke Sharpe from Wyong Roos on all things Wyong, gumboots, wet weather and his favourite opposition fullbacks. Also on this week's ep "The Stats Man" is back with another break down of all things numerical & mathematical to analyse last rounds player performances!
May 17, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 14
This episode is brought to you by Sharp DS Central Coast Guests This Week Chad O'Donnell talking all things winning Country vs City and Country Championships as well as the Maitland Pickers season so far and how well the club has gone about building its depth thanks to Shipley Meats Sam Atkins on the culture and success of the Central Charlestown Butcher Birds and the group they have looking to knock over a talented competition and go one better than season 2022 thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift...
May 10, 2023•49 min
This episode brought to you by Sharp DS Central Coast In this week's episode The Stats Man aka Josh Spigelman delivers all of the stats that matter and names the performers of the week Will Pearsall (The Entrance Tigers) chats about the Tigers 4 game winning run and club culture Jake Fitzpatrick (Toukley Hawks) touches on the Hawks first ever Central Coast premiership in 2022 and the challenges of defending it with a young squad Aarron Morris (Lakes United) talks about his return to the Blue &am...
May 02, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Season 5Ep. 12
This episode brought to you by SharpDS Central Coast A full to the brim extended episode featuring: The Stats Man & his performers of the week thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services Tim Christie (South Newcastle Lions) chatting all things Denton Engineering Cup/Newcastle Rugby League thanks to Shipley Meats @ Rutherford Rob Chaffey (Raymond Terrace Magpies) talking NHRL B Grade & all things Raymond Terrace plus a few other NHRL topics thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services Mark N...
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 56 min•Season 5Ep. 11
This episode brought to you by Sharp DS Central Coast our major partner for 2023 This weeks 2nd episode - thats right two episodes this week! (look back in our feed for the first one) - is a full season preview of the 2023 Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League Competition Lake Macquarie Forklifts A Grade, Mex Club B Grade & all three LLT Grades preview with Shaun Johnston C Grade North & South and North & South Conferences with Adam Martin...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 5Ep. 10
This episode brought to you by Sharp DS Central Coast our major partner for 2023 This weeks (first) episode - thats right two episodes this week! - includes chats with: The Stats Man's Performers of The Week thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services Matt Roach (Macquarie Scorpions - Head Coach) talking Denton Engineering Cup & Newcastle Rugby League thanks to Shipley Meats Brad Bennett (Kincumber Colts - 1st Grade Coach) talikng Central Coast Rugby League...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 9
This episode brought to you by SharpDS Central Coast A bumper episode featuring: The Stats Man & his performers of the week thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services Ryan Stig (Wests Rosellas) chatting all things Denton Engineering Cup/Newcastle Rugby League thanks to Shipley Meats @ Rutherford Scott Fitzpatrick (Dora Creek) talking NHRL A Grade & Dora Creek thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 5Ep. 8
A bumper episode brought to you by SharpDS Central Coast We chat with: The Stats Man (Josh Spigelman) on the Team Of The Week & Performers Of The Week thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services Harry O'Brien (Cessnock) thanks to Shipley Meats Rutherford Reece Ryan (Kearsley) thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 12 min