The Continuous Call Team Daily

Can nice guys finish first? Blues fans will certainly hope so when it comes to Laurie Daley, with the likeable NSW coach having copped a lot of criticism this series. Mark Geyer joins Adam Hawse to go through the key talking points ahead of State of Origin game 2 in Melbourne. How big is Payne Haas's return? Where will Ethan Strange play, and how will the Cleary-Moses halves combination fare? Plus...

Can State of Origin hurry up already?! Everything about the build up to State of Origin 2 is boring. No war of words and reportedly, uninspiring speeches from Blues coach Laurie Daley. The Sydney Morning Herald's Neil Breen joins Adam Hawse to lament the lack of excitement. At the end of the day, as long as the showpiece event rates, that's all that matters, which is why broadcaster want it to rem...

Ashley Klein's gambling addiction is the integrity issue that continues to haunt the NRL. The Australian's Andrew Webster joins Adam Hawse to discuss how having him officiate State of Origin 2 is problematic. Also, how was the Warriors shot clock calamity allowed to happen? The entertaining Dolphins are a premiership threat, the Tigers playing all home games at Leichhardt in 2028 is a nod to nosta...

The boys kick off the episode by sharing hilarious and brutal memories of the "ultimate sprays" they've copped from coaches throughout their playing careers. The hosts then tackle listener questions, debating the most critical field position needed to secure a premiership and discussing the fading necessity of the modern bench utility. The conversation heats up as they compare Nathan Cleary's curr...

Can Jai Arrow fuel Souths' premiership tilt? The Australian's Andrew Webster joins Adam Hawse to reflect on the emotional scenes at Accor Stadium where Jai Arrow rang the legacy bell, warmly embraced by the Rabbitohs and the Broncos. Plus, Mal Meninga cops a breach notice for publicly expressing his admiration for a pair of Bulldogs. Not the crime of the century, but rules are rules. Moses's hamst...

Does Freddy Lussick to the Bulldogs mean they got it wrong by releasing Reed Mahoney? Josh Morris joins Adam Hawse to talk about the movement at Belmore. Plus, the MCG is not a rugby league ground, Andrew Johns's idea to raid South African talent, the Broncos woes and the touching jersey tributes to Jai Arrow. For all your NRL news, follow the Continuous Call Team wherever you get your podcasts. I...

Welcome to the Mark My Words podcast. In this episode, the team previews the highly anticipated State of Origin Game Two at the MCG and discusses the New South Wales Blues' chances of winning. The crew also tackles serious news, praising the rugby league community's overwhelming support for Kane Evans after he publicly shared his sexuality. Expect plenty of laughs and banter along t...

Has Laurie Daley has copped too much criticism for his team selections? Is it time for NSW fans to get behind the coach? Blues legend Mark 'MG' Geyer joins Adam Hawse and comes out in support of the Blues mentor. Plus, with up to 12 players out of the Dolphins vs Roosters clash, are we asking too much of fans to pay full price for tickets to a game robbed of star power? And while the Tigers poor f...

Can you make sense of Haumole Olakau'atu's omission from the NSW Origin team for game 2? The Sydney Morning Herald's Neil Breen joins Adam hawse to discuss Origin selections. It's one of a number of perplexing decisions by coach Laurie Daley, not to mention the confusing announcement on YouTube. Plus, Kane Evans showed remarkable bravery to come out as he did. As the rugby league community shows t...

Welcome to the Monday episode of the  Mark My Words podcast! In this edition, the boys step away from the usual format to bring you an epic "story time" segment, followed by a deep dive into a bursting mailbag of listener questions. From hilarious locker room confessions to heartfelt discussions about mental health, Mark Levy, Piggy Riddell and Mark "MG" Geyer cover it all. You can find us on...

The Sydney Morning Herald's Adrian Proszenko joins Adam Hawse to complain about the shocking non-call of Ben Trbojevic's sticky-handed knock-on against the Rabbitohs. Allowing the bunker to rule on play-the-balls opens up a can of worms, but how did all the officials miss it?! Also, Manase Fainu to the Tigers will help them keep brother Samuela, frustrated Dragons fans were appeased at a recent fo...

Josh Morris joins Adam Hawse to debate the merits of a 20th NRL team. Peter V'Landys said one broadcaster had an appetite for a 20th team by 2029 or 2030. If so, where would that franchise be based, and the bigger question is, do we have enough playing talent? Plus, the Dragons roster overhaul is in full swing, Jai Arrow's birthday celebrations in the works, Souths have no right to be upset at Tol...

Welcome to the Mark My Words podcast, where the boys bring you the latest news and passionate chats about NRL rugby league. In this episode, the hosts celebrate the Dragons' massive win and joke about the players eating McDonald's. They break down Kieran Foran's new coaching gig at Manly and share their thoughts on State of Origin selections. You will also get their expert predictio...

Mark Geyer joins Adam Hawse to examine whether the ongoing hamstring injury to Mitch Moses will hamper his chances of Origin selection. Given his success rate in the interstate clash and his expert kicking game, he's worth the gamble, as great as Ethan Strange was. Likewise, Laurie Daley has plenty of options should Stephen Crichton not recover from a shoulder injury. Kieran Foran has the Manly DN...

The Sydney Morning Herald's Neil Breen joins Adam Hawse to examine the problems with the Bulldogs. If anything, Lachlan Galvin can be accused of trying too hard as they struggle in attack. There seems to be a lack of accountability out of Belmore. Also, do the Roosters flatter to deceive? The Broncos will struggle to repeat their heroics from 2025, Ivan Cleary and Justin Holbrook are firmly in the...

The Australian's Andrew Webster joins Adam Hawse to celebrate the Dragons first win in 295 days. What does it mean for coach Dean Young, and what of the Brisbane Broncos? The premiers were also sitting at 5 wins and 7 losses at the same time last year. Also, the players have spoken! A RLPA survey shows 84 per cent of leading players believe referees are having an increased impact on results and mo...

The Australian's Andrew Webster joins Adam Hawse to talk send offs and discuss whether or not Ashley Klein deserves the whistle for State of Origin game 2. Plus, if Peter V'Landys can land a 4 billion dollar broadcast deal, it's going to be hard for club bosses to push back on his tilt for executive chairmanship. If the great mind Phil 'Gus' Gould can't comment on the Ponga tackle, what is the poi...

Josh Morris joins Adam Hawse in the aftermath of NSW's win over Queensland in State of Origin game 1. Did the Blues get lucky with the Kalyn Ponga send off? Was it even a send off? When the game needed someone to take the game by the scruff of the neck, Nathan Cleary delivered, despite his critics. Ethan Strange and Sam Walker impressed on debut, and perhaps Laurie needs to start Victor Radley in...

On this special edition of the Mark My Words Podcast, the boys recap Game 1 LIVE from Accor Stadium, after the Blues fight back to take Game 1 of the series 22-20 over Qld. Plus, the boys preview all the upcoming matches for Round 13 of the NRL. You can find us on  YouTube  and on  Instagram  - just search ‘The Continuous Call Team’ See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Mark Geyer joins Adam Hawse on the brink of State of Origin Game 1 at Accor Stadium, Sydney. MG reflects on the nervous energy players burn on game day, waiting around for a night game. He's also tipping fireworks between Addin Fonua-Blake and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, suggests Nathan Cleary will be the Wally Lewis medallist, tells us Ethan Strange is made for Origin and is worried about Harry Grant an...

The Sydney Morning Herald's Neil Breen joins Adam Hawse to discuss the impact of Mitchell Moses being ruled out of NSW's side for State of Origin game 1. Further, the NRL needs to get more inventive when it comes to the scheduling of club games that are missing their Origin stars. We don't want a repeat of the empty seats at Accor Stadium for the Bulldogs vs Storm clash. Why couldn't we take those...

The Australian's Andrew Webster joins Adam Hawse to discuss the huge rugby league news that Andrew Abdo is set to resign from his post as CEO of the National Rugby League. On the eve of State of Origin, how long was this decision in the making? Who is likely to take over and work with the demanding Peter V'Landys? Also, we look at whether Nathan Cleary really has to dominate or "own" Origin in ord...

Welcome to the Mark My Words podcast. Expect passionate NRL previews mixed with wild State of Origin nostalgia, including MG's confession that he absolutely froze during his debut. We tackle the game's biggest controversies, from blowing up over Grant Atkins' refereeing to surviving 20 bourbon and cokes at Magic Round. Tune in for unhinged locker-room stories, arguments about terrible taxi schedul...

A special edition of the Offload today. Mark Geyer and the Australian's Andrew Webster join James Willis to reflect on the shocking news that South Sydney Rabbitohs forward Jai Arrow has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease. Arrow appeared alongside Souths CEO Blake Solly and coach Wayne Bennett at a press conference on Wednesday to confirm the news. Arrow's team mates were clearly emotional....

The Sydney Morning Heralds' Adrian Proszenko joins James Willis to break down the surprising selection of Victor Radley in the NSW Blues side for State of Origin game 1. If Radley had served his full 10 game ban, he would not have been able to press his claims. Plus, despite Laurie Daley saying incumbency is a luxury he can't afford after a series loss, he has stuck solid with the struggling Steph...