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LeagueCastle

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A podcast covering Rugby League in Newcastle, Central Coast & the Hunter Valley including Newcastle Rugby League, Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League, Central Coast Rugby League & Hunter Valley Group 21
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Episodes

S06E02 - Magic Is In The Air (Newcastle RL Season Preview)

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, 20241 hr 16 minSeason 6Ep. 2

S06E01 - Rugby League Is In The Air

LeagueCastle is back for season 2024 with guests Sam Clune (South Newcastle Lions) & Chad O'Donnell (Maitland Pickers)

Apr 02, 202437 minSeason 6Ep. 1

S05E33 - Brodie Pearson Memorial 9s

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, 20231 hr 7 minSeason 5Ep. 33

S05E32 - Goodbye & Farewell

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, 20231 hr 40 minSeason 5Ep. 32

S05E31 - The Real NRL Grand Final Show

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, 20231 hr 28 minSeason 5Ep. 31

S05E30 - Finals Fever Is In The Air

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, 202345 minSeason 5Ep. 30

S05E29 - The Real NRL's Nicest Bloke, Biggest Pest & Best Rig (All In One Episode)

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, 20231 hr 10 minSeason 5Ep. 29

S05E28 - French Exports & Starring Alongside The 8th

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, 20231 hr 14 minSeason 5Ep. 28

S05E27 - How Much Chad Can You Handle?

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, 20231 hr 18 minSeason 5Ep. 27

S05E26 - We Needed A Defribulator

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, 20231 hr 43 minSeason 5Ep. 26

S05E25 - BlankCanvas, Showering Naked & Peckys Podcast

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, 20231 hr 49 min

S05E24 - In The Cheetah's Den

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, 202342 minSeason 5Ep. 24

S05E23 - Brains, Brawn Or Somewhere Between

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, 20231 hr 11 minSeason 5Ep. 23

S05E22 - Bringing Back Some NSW Pride

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, 20231 hr 36 minSeason 5Ep. 22

S05E21 - Recognition of Culture feat. Randall Briggs (Central Newcastle)

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, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 5Ep. 21

S05E20 - A Tragic Weekend In Our Game

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, 20231 hr 6 min

S05E19 - What Can't Props Do? feat. Josh Miles (Denman Devils) & Nathan Errington (NHRL)

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, 20231 hr 47 minSeason 5Ep. 19

S05E18 - That's Not An Upset feat. Nick Glohe (Lakes United), Tahnee Milgate (Central Newcastle) & Dewayne Sampson (South Newcastle) thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast

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, 20231 hr 54 minSeason 5Ep. 18

S05E17 - Stats Not Scats feat. Cody Hancock (Northern Hawks), Lachlan Hickey (Hinton) & Marc Regado (Waratah Mayfield)

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, 20231 hr 43 minSeason 5Ep. 17

S05E16 - Dressed to Unimpress feat. Matt Soper Lawler (Maitland), Matt Hinton (Dungog) & Tyler Smith (Hamilton)

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, 20231 hr 27 minSeason 5Ep. 16

S05E14 - Where Can I Buy An Abacus feat. Luke Sharpe (Wyong Roos) brought to you by Sharp DS Central Coast

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, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 5Ep. 14

S05E13 - Thank God He's A Country Boy feat Chad O'Donnell (Maitland Pickers), Sam Atkins (Central Newcastle) & Tylar Carter (Greta Branxton Colts)

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, 202349 min

S05E12 - Topless In Tiger Town feat. Will Pearsall (The Entrance), Jake Fitzpatrick (Toukley) & Aarron Morris (Lakes United)

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, 20231 hr 38 minSeason 5Ep. 12

S05E11 - When A Chaffey Is Better Than A Handy feat. Tim Christie (South Newcastle), Rob Chaffey (Raymond Terrace) & Mark Newman (Singleton)

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, 20231 hr 56 minSeason 5Ep. 11

S05E10 - Double Trouble & Deja Vu - NHRL Season Preview

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, 20231 hr 30 minSeason 5Ep. 10

S05E09 - The Sultan of Stats feat. Brad Bennett (Kincumber Colts) & Matt Roach (Macquarie Scorpions)

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, 20231 hr 14 minSeason 5Ep. 9

S05E08 - The Captain of The Swamp feat. Scott Fitzpatrick (Dora Creek Swampies) & Ryan Stig (Wests Rosellas)

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, 20231 hr 24 minSeason 5Ep. 8
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