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Josh Mantellato Wyong Roos (2004-2011) - Newcastle & Central Coast Comps Newcastle Knights (2012-2014) - NSW Cup & 2 NRL Matches Hull KR (2015-2016) - Super League & Challenge Cup Wyong Roos (2017-2018) - NSW Cup Wyong Roos (2019 - current) - Central Coast Rugby League Italy (2011-18) - 12 Games including 2013 & 2017 World Cup 3 x NSW Cup Team of The Year (2012-2014)

We caught up with former Lakes United second rower Nick Glohe who has most recently been playing in the English Championship to chat about his  footy career from early days as a Valentine Devil, through to qualifying for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup with Scotland, plus the difficult decision of coming home amid the corona virus shut down of international sport. As always the podcast is brought...

We caught up to chat lockdown, terrible team mates, and all things footy with new Central signing Tim Christie as well as hitting him with some fast follower questions to finish off with As always the podcast is brought to you by the great guys at Newy Threads check out their range online to add to your wardrobe while in isolation!

BROUGHT TO YOU BY NEWY THREADS We caught up with Dave Wild - Administrator of the Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League to discuss the competition delays and what it mean for the competition moving forwards as well as when and what a resumption may look like.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY NEWY THREADS As pre season kicks along (for how long is anyone's guess) in the shadows of corona virus we caught up with Kurri Kurri Bulldogs Captain Coach Mitch Cullen and representative backrower Reid Alchin as well as Central Newcastle Butcher Boys assistant Coach Dean Botham & new recruit, halfback Jack Kelly.

Chris is making the rounds to check out how our Newcastle Rugby League Clubs are travelling in pre season, this week he has been out to see: Maitland Pickers - Sam Anderson & Matt Lantry (First Grade Coach) Cessnock Goannas - Todd Edwards (First Grade Coach) & Nick Newman A big thanks to all for the time and our great new sponsors Newy Threads, make sure to check out their range www.newythreads.co...

Chris is staring to make the rounds to check out how our Newcastle Rugby League Clubs are travelling in pre season, this week he has been out to see: Lakes United - Robbie Payne (Head Coach) & Shaun Boss (First Grade Captain) Macquarie United - Steve Kidd (Head Coach) & Liam Higgins (First Grade Captain) A big thanks to all for the time and our great new sponsors Newy Threads, make sure to check o...

This week we caught up with Chris Stephens & Matt Moller from Wests Rosellas ahead of the club heading into this Sunday's Newcastle Rugby League Grand Finals in which Wests feature in 4 of the 5 matches. We cast our eye over all five grades and had a look as to how we think they will play out.

Chris caught up with Brodie Delaney (Lakes Utd) & Dewayne Sampson (South Newcastle & Waratah Mayfield) to talk about the upcoming Newcastle Rugby League preliminary finals. For all our Newcastle and Hunter Community Rugby League Grand Final previews checkout our facebook page www.facebook.com/leaguecastleaus 

This week we caught up with Woodberry Warriors skipper Brett Forrest to discuss the tumultuous season the Warriors have gone through, his thoughts on the upcoming finals & grand finals and some insight into the plans for the Warriors in 2020. Time Stamps 2:58 - LeagueCastle Legends 4:52 - Hunter Valley Group 21 Grand Finals 8:25 - Tooheys Newcastle Rugby League 15:33 - Newcastle and Hunter Communi...

This week we headed back to Souths Leagues club to catch up with Dan Nilsson & Tim Christie talking all things local footy as well as working out the best rigs, Bobcat's Sleapy's Day Curse, Bluey's Benders, Man Crushes. Mark Glanville's Hair Cuts and much much more. Time Stamps 2:22 - LeagueCastle Legends 5:30 - Hunter Valley Group 21 Rugby League 8:50 - Tooheys Newcastle Rugby League 26:02 - Newc...

This week we were joined by West Wallsend front/second rower Daniel Melmouth for the second time this season to talk finals footy in the Group 21 & Newcastle and Hunter comps as well as the last round of Newcastle Rugby League. Time Stamps 2:05 - LeagueCastle Legends 3:42 - Group 21 Rugby League 8:30 - Newcastle & Hunter A Grade Recap 12:22 - Newcastle & Hunter B Grade Recap 17:51 - Newcastle & Hu...

This weeks episode saw us catch up with some rag tag A graders at Jewells Tavern to talk all things local footy, drinking, stomping, The Kent and the clones of Terry Hogan, the most dedicated rugby league fan around! A big thanks to Liam Boney & Aarron Morris of Belmont South & Corey Baker of Dudley Magpies. Time Stamps 4:00 - LeagueCastle Legends 6:47 - Group 21 Rugby League 11:24 - Newcastle Rug...

This week we were joined by Daniel Nilsson from South Newcastle Lions and talked all things local footy as well as a few off topic rumblings on food, firefighter calendars, Bali Blind Dates & Millionaire Hot Seat. Time Stamps 5:32 LeagueCastle Legends 9:45 Hunter Valley Group 21 15:50 Newcastle Rugby League 25:20 Newcastle And Hunter Community Rugby League A Grade 32:35 NHCRL B Grade 35:00 NHCRL C...

This week Chris took our show high above Harker Oval as he caught up with Matty Richards from Western Suburbs Rosella's Time Stamps 6:06   LeagueCastle Legends 8:50  Hunter Valley Group 21 15:06  Toohey Newcastle Rugby League 26:40 Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League A Grade 32:15 NHCRL B Grade 37:47  NHCRL C Grade 38:49 NHCRL Northern Conference 39:59 NHCRL Southern Conference

This week Chris headed up to lovely Shoal Bay Country Club (apologies for the background noise) and recorded with some of the Fingal Bay Bomboras side (Bo Earl, Ben Schneider & Perry White). Time Stamps 5:05 - LeagueCastle Legends 7:00 - Group 21 11:24 - Newcastle Rugby League 15:21 - Newcastle and Hunter Community Rugby League A Grade 26:55 - NHCRL B Grade 34:19 - NHCRL C Grade 40:44 - NHCRL Nort...

This week Chris was joined by the one and only Shayne Tapper from Hinton Hornets to talk all things local footy, the show covered a wide range of topics and the boys even delved into some local league matches. A big thanks to Tap for joining the show. Time Stamps 3:35 - LeagueCastle Legends 7:48 - Hunter Valley Group 21 15:47 - Tooheys Newcastle Rugby League 27:20 - Newcastle & Hunter A Grade 33:4...

We are back with all your local footy action, this week we were joined in the studio by our first repeat co-host Josh "Bluey" Nielsen. We covered everything off, including Bali First Dates, a brief shout out to Joel Edwards, living with illustrious Wests star Matt Herman and even got some footy chat in there. Time Stamps 7:52 - LeagueCastle Legends 12:41 - Hunter Valley Group 21 17:49 - Tooheys Ne...

This week we headed out to Tuxford Park on a wet night and caught up with Jaydn Tongue & Dan Carleton from the Shortland Devils talking all things Newcastle & Hunter Valley League competitions including a big preview of this weeks only NHCRL match between Glendale & West Wallsend. Time Stamps 4:28 - Group 21 9:56 - Newcastle Rugby League (incl. LeagueCastle Legends) 17:46 - Newcastle & Hunter Comm...

This week we were joined by Carl Walmsley & Daniel Melmouth of West Wallsend Magpies and talked about their season so far, the local footy comps and heard some stunning admissions from Daniel about his personal life. Timestamps 2:05 - LeagueCastle Legends 4:26 - Group 21 8:46 - Newcastle Rugby League 14:10 - Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League A Grade 20:26 - NHRL B Grade 29:21 - NHRL C Grade 35:32 -...

This week we headed out to The Grange at Maryland and Chris was joined by Jeremy Lowe & Mitch Flanagan from Wallsend Maryland Tigers to chat all things Newcastle & Hunter Valley Footy Time Stamps 9:25 - LeagueCastle Legends 12:36 - Group 21 16:52 - Newcastle Rugby League 20:47 - Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League A Grade 27:16 - NHCRL B Grade 35:52 - NHCRL C Grade 45:46 - NHCRL Southern Con...

This week we caught up with Belmont South Captain Coach Aarron Morris & halfback Liam Boney, chatting regrades, lots of local footy, KFC Sponsorships & Corey Baker's nose Time  Stamps 4:20 - Group 21 9:34 - Business Plaza Cup (Newcastle Rugby League) 19:08 - WIN Network Premiership (Newcastle & hunter Community Rugby League - A Grade) 38:03 - NHCRL B Grade 44:50 - NHCRL C Grade 52:27 - NHCRL North...

This week Chris caught up with Windale Eagles players Matt Gerrick & Heath Donoghue out at the Eagles Nest (Windale) Time Stamps 4:24 Group 21 8:02 Newcastle RL 13:58 NHCRL A Grade 23:15 NHCRL B Grade 29:47 NHCRL C Grade 38:23 NHCRL Northern Conference 42:17 NHCRL Southern Conference

This week we were on location at "The Duck Pond" aka Learmonth Oval, Hamilton home of Hamilton Ducks, I was joined by Tyler Smith (Hamilton Ducks) & Tim Christie (South Newcastle Lions). Time Stamps 5:49 - Group 21 8:37 - Newcastle Rugby League 20:09 - NHCRL A Grade 27:12 - NHCRL B Grade 31:51 - NHCRL C Grade 39:43 - NHCRL Northern Conference 43:30 - NHCRL Southern Conference

This week's show was recorded on location at "The Ant's Nest" (McKeachies Oval) home of the Aberglasslyn Ants and we were joined by the Ants mens halfback turn fullback Mick Akers & Women's Tackle coach Ash Harvey 1:10 Hunter Valley Group 21 Rugby League 6:53 CRL Women's Rugby League  14:28 Newcastle and Hunter Community Rugby League Wrap Up 25:32 NHCRL WIN Network Premiership A Grade Preview 29:5...