Being Smart About Sport

In this episode, Vincent Manns analyses the increased number of sin bins and head high penalties from the previous round. Then he discusses and theorises the Lachlan Galvin - Wests Tigers situation. Lastly, he points out several storylines to emerge between rounds 5 to 8 of the 2025 NRL competition.

Vincent Manns discusses the Daly Cherry-Evans and Manly saga and Dylan Brown's move to Newcastle from 2026. Then he reviews the first four rounds of the 2025 NRL season, and Channel 9's poor broadcast of the NRL this season.

Chapters: - Intro (00:00) - Wests Tigers (00:49) - South Sydney Rabbitohs (03:32) - Parramatta Eels (04:49) - Gold Coast Titans (06:46) - NZ Warriors (08:10) - Brisbane Broncos (09:19) - St George Illawarra Dragons (10:43) - Dolphins (12:25) - Canberra Raiders (13:21) - Newcastle Knights (14:26) - Manly Sea Eagles (15:50) - Canterbury Bulldogs (16:55) - NQ Cowboys (18:17) - Cronulla Sharks (19:46)...

Vincent Manns analyses the 2024 NRL free agency period with names such as Ben Hunt, Clint Gutherson, Josh Addo Carr, Terrell May and more. Then he discusses his viewing of the A-League and Joseph Aukuso Suaali'i's debut for the Wallabies. Socials: Vincent's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vincentmanns12/ VM Podcast's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vincentmannspodcast/

Vincent Manns discusses all aspects of the 2024 NRL Grand Final, including the controversial Jack Howarth no-try decision, Liam Martin winning the Clive Churchill Medal, the enduring legacy of the Penrith Panthers, and provides reviews of all 17 NRL teams for the 2024 season. Socials Socials: Vincent's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vincentmanns12/ VM Podcast's Instagram https://www.instagram...

Vincent Manns shares his research and analyses Mitchell Moses's Game 2 2024 State of Origin Performance and compares it to other historic performances over the last 20 years. Then he assesses why the New Zealand Warriors have been less successful in the 2024 NRL season compared to the previous year. Socials: Vincent's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vincentmanns12/ VM Podcast's Ins...

Vincent Manns analyses the State of Origin research he conducted over the last few weeks, from Game 1 home ground advantage and do Game 1 winners go on to win the series. As well, he looks at whether Jarome Luai should have received more criticism for his performance in game 1 over Nicho Hynes, and the inclusion of Mitchell Moses as NSW Halfback for Game 2 2024. Socials: Vincent's Instagram ht...

Vincent Manns is joined by Anthony Bucca to draft the 10 worst contracts in the NRL for the 2024 season. Chapters NSW Origin Team: (01:57) Worst Contracts Draft (04:56) Socials: Vincent Manns: https://www.instagram.com/vincentmanns12/ Vincent Manns Sports Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/vincentmannssportspodcast/ Anthony Bucca: https://www.instagram.com/anth_bucca/

Vincent Manns is joined by Anthony Bucca to discuss David Fifita's backflip deal from the Sydney Roosters, whether the Cronulla Sharks are contenders or pretenders, Harry Grant's Dally M medal chances and who's more important for rugby league: hookers or locks. Then they decide the best replacements for Nathan Cleary and Tom Trbojevic in State of Origin, and play the role of South Sydn...

Vincent Manns is joined by AFL strength and conditioning coach Jack McLean to discuss the issues regarding injuries in Australian Sport, in particular focusing on hamstring injuries. Socials: Prepare Like a Pro: https://www.instagram.com/preparelikeapro/ Jack Mclean: https://www.instagram.com/jackmcleans/ Vincent Manns: https://www.instagram.com/vincentmanns12/

Vincent Manns is joined by Anthony Bucca to analyse games and storylines from the round 9 of the NRL 2024 season. Then they predict their NSW starting teams for game 1, and preview round 10 with What Are The Odds? Chapters: South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Penrith Panthers (03:37) Brisbane Broncos vs Sydney Roosters (21:06) Predicted NSW Game 1 Teams (29:02) WATO Round 10 (51:48) Socials: Vincent Manns:...

Vincent Manns is joined by Anthony Bucca to discuss the latest NRL signings and potential signings. Then they analyse round 7 storylines, draft the best under 21's players in the NRL competition, and preview round 8 with What Are The Odds. Chapters: James Fisher-Harris to NZ Warriors (03:57) Zac Lomax to Parramatta Eels (14:10) Dane Gagai to Sydney Roosters (26:55) Jett Cleary to Warriors (30:...

Vincent Manns is joined by Anthony Bucca to discuss burning issues from Round 6 and the 2024 NRL season overall, then preview Round 7 with What Are The Odds. Chapters: 2nd Favourites for NRL Premiership? (01:27) JD Stay or Go? (05:20) Will 2024 Gold Coast Titans Win A Game? (11:22) Who is Hooker for 2024 NSW? (13:15) Best Signing of 2024 so far? (18:34) 2024 Canberra Raiders Ceiling (22:23) Pressu...

Vincent Manns is joined by Anthony Bucca to discuss the controversies from round 5 with the referee's decisions and the bunker. Then they play NRL Family Feud, guessing the top 5 attacks and defences in the league, and finish off with round 6 What are the Odds? Week 5 review + analysis (00:24) NRL Family Feud (20:26) WATO Round 6 (32:25) Socials: Vincent Manns: https://www.instagram.com/vincen...

Vincent Manns is joined by Anthony Bucca to discuss the Bunker's decisions in the Roosters vs Panthers game, Adam Reynolds proving to be the key piece for the Broncos vs Cowboys. Then they play Smart Dumb Stupid NRL edition and preview round 5 with What Are The Odds. Chapters Roosters vs Panthers (03:17) Broncos vs Cowboys (14:49) Smart, Dumb, Stupid (22:36) WATO Round 5 (44:08) Socials: Vince...

Vincent Manns is joined by Anthony Bucca to review round 3 of the 2024 NRL season, from Penrith's dominance over the Brisbane Broncos to the Sydney Roosters' one-sided effort. Then they play with destiny cards for players or teams struggling this season, and what the future may hold for them, and preview round 4 with What Are The Odds? Chapters: Week 3 review (00:21) Destiny Cards (21:00)...

Vincent Manns is joined by Anthony Bucca to discuss Anthony's first game with his new team and review week 1 of the 2024 NRL season. Then they react to potential overreactions to round 1 and preview week 2 with What Are The Odds. Chapters: Anthony's new team (00:21) Week 1 review (04:24) Week 1 overreactions (22:22) Week 2 What Are The Odds (40:43) Socials: Vincent Manns: https://www.instagram.com...

Vincent Manns is joined by Anthony Bucca to preview the upcoming 2024 NRL season in an over/under gimmick. In part 2: they discuss the top 8 of the 2023 NRL season. Chapters: Canberra Raiders (01:06) Sydney Roosters (05:30) Cronulla Sharks (11:48) Newcastle Knights (15:47) New Zealand Warriors (21:50) Melbourne Storm (25:53) Brisbane Broncos (32:37) Penrith Panthers (37:36) What are the odds (45:1...

Vincent Manns is joined by Anthony Bucca to preview the upcoming 2024 NRL season in an over/under gimmick. In part 1, they discuss the bottom 9 of the NRL's 2023 season. Chapters: Intro (00:00) Over/under rules (00:32) Wests Tigers (03:09) St George Illawarra Dragons (10:08) Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs (19:07) Gold Coast Titans (30:16) Dolphins (36:59) Manly Sea Eagles (45:02) Parramatta Eel...

Vincent Manns is joined by Dominic Alvarez to draft their Eastern and Western Conference NBA All-Star teams (00:44), then chat changes at the Wests Tigers and what direction they are heading (59:16). Socials: Vincent Manns: https://www.instagram.com/vincentmanns12/ Vincent Manns Sports Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/vincentmannssportspodcast/ Dominic Alvarez: https://www.instagram.com/dom28_/

Vincent Manns is joined by Anthony Bucca to discuss Jarome Luai's move to the Wests Tigers (00:25), Addin Fonua-Blake's move to the Cronulla Sharks in 2025 (21:19) and Kurt Capewell to the NZ Warriors for 2024 (36:59), what it means for both clubs and players part of the deal. Lastly, they discuss how their preseasons have gone through their respective clubs, from experiences, expectations...

Vincent Manns analyses each game of the NBA's in-season tournament (00:27), lists his English Premier League power rankings (29:41) and talks about the desperate NRL teams vying for Jarome Luai and Addin Fonua-Blake (42:34). Socials: Vincent Manns: https://www.instagram.com/vincentmanns12/ Vincent Manns Sports Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/vincentmannssportspodcast/

Vincent Manns is joined by Dominic Alvarez to discuss 10 NBA trades that could happen this season (00:36). Then they chat about the potential Justin Olam - Shawn Blore swap deal (35:11), Football Australia's 2nd division launch and what it means for football in Australia (40:18), and Addin Fonua-Blake's move away from the New Zealand Warriors, and which team he could land at (49:30). Socia...

Vincent Manns is joined by Dominic Alvarez to discuss the NBA season so far in the form of a Vincent Manns-created game 'Smart, Dumb, Idiot' (01:10). Then they react to the crazy Chelsea vs Manchester City game (28:22) and what Dominic, as a Wests Tigers supporter, initial thoughts on their upcoming season (31:40). Socials: Vincent Manns: https://www.instagram.com/vincentmanns12/ Vincent M...

Vincent Manns is joined by Anthony Bucca to discuss the upcoming 2023 NRL free agency period (00:22). Socials: Vincent Manns: https://www.instagram.com/vincentmanns12/ Vincent Manns Sports Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/vincentmannssportspodcast/ Anthony Bucca: https://www.instagram.com/anth_bucca/