Tackles and Tinnies with Ryan Firehock

The boys are back with a blockbuster ep — Ryan, Chris, and Adam (who officially finished 3rd in Australia 👑). 💬 Q&A with Adam: – What worked, what didn’t, and the PODs that carried him home – How much is a trade really worth? – Do you trade hard early or stay conservative? – The role of cash gen & when to pull the trigger on injured guns ⚔️ 2026 SuperCoach Chat: – Must-buy players for ne...

The regular season is done, and the boys are looking back at their biggest year yet. 💥 This Season in Review: . He overtakes Chris and won’t let him forget it. Ryan’s Chirping (nothing new) 😏. He finishes with an all-time best rank of 836 and drops his highest-ever weekly score of 1826 in Round 27. Chris Holding Strong 💪 Cracks the Top 1K , finishing at 939 overall , proving consistency is key....

It’s the final week of the regular season and the boys are buzzing! 💥 This Week’s Highlights: Chris on a High 🙌 Wins his draft H2H final against Randall — and Ryan’s salty because he would’ve beaten him if not for that infamous one-point prelim loss. Still stings. Ryan’s Mixed Bag 😅 Lost to Adam in the local H2H final (hard to complain when Adam’s ranked #3 in the country 👑). But… he claimed v...

Ryan and Chris are back with another rollercoaster ep — highs, lows, chirps, and plenty of laughs. 💥 This Week’s Highlights: Chris’ Mixed Bag 🎢 Headed to the draft grand final in the local league, but copped a minor red arrow. Still hanging strong in the Top 1K in Australia 👏. Ryan’s Week of Glory (and Pain) Captained Reece Walsh for 147 points (yes, he’s insufferable again 😂). Lost his draft...

Chris and Ryan are flying high after another cracking week in SuperCoach! Ryan’s Chirping Again 🐦 – Reece Walsh went nuclear with a 155, and of course, Ryan had the (very smug) captaincy on him. Chris’ Highs & Lows – Nicko Hynes delivered as captain, but the heartbreak came with selling his beloved Scott Drinkwater… only for Turbo to flop. Head-to-Head Finals Showdown ⚔️ – The boys face off t...

Gary kicks off Physio Corner with a deep dive into Latrell Mitchell’s back injury — a pinched nerve that’s been the talk of the NRL. From how it impacts his footy to what the rehab looks like, Gary breaks it all down in a way every fan can understand. This 5-minute pod covers: 🏉 How a pinched nerve affects performance on the field 😣 Latrell’s symptoms and what they mean for his game 🛠️ Rehab ins...

Ryan & Chris are back to break down all things NRL SuperCoach as we roll into Round 24 — and nothing is off-limits. 💥 This Week’s Talking Points: 📋 Team List Tuesday Chaos – Broncos hammy troubles, Titans fluttering, and more selection shake-ups. 🏆 H2H Finals Heartbreak – Ryan was winning pre-updates… but post-updates? The drop from Top 1% ➡ Top 2% has him fuming (and you can imagine the co...

Ryan and Chris are flying high — both now sitting pretty in the Top 1% , and the ego is fully unlocked. Ryan’s officially moved on from the Dylan Edwards non-captain trauma, thanks to a brilliant call to slap the C on Reece Walsh . Chris? Quietly smug. Adam? Still climbing — now ranked 8th in the country — and the boys continue to glaze him respectfully from a distance . 💥 Here’s what’s packed in...

It’s a short, sharp, and spicy Fantasy Files this week as Ryan sits down with Adam — currently ranked 15th in Australia 😳 — and let’s just say, Adam’s doing ALL the chirping . Ryan wants to know: Can Adam actually finish #1 by season’s end? Adam? Confident. Calm. And not short on smug energy. ⚔️ Inside the 23-minute pod blast: – The art of not trading — if you can field 18, HOLD – Ryan eyeing off...

Welcome to the very first episode of Physio Corner , the Tackles and Tinnies injury breakdown show where we swap banter for bandages and stats for scans. Joining us is our resident physio and co-host Gary , who’s here to break down the biggest injuries around the NRL — what they mean for your SuperCoach side and your team’s season. This week, we dive deep into the injury sending shockwaves through...

Ryan’s still in emotional rehab after last week’s SuperCoach horror show — the now-infamous reverse trade that saw Dylan Edwards sold for Nicho Hynes, AND the captaincy slapped on him for double the disappointment 😩 Chris does his best not to say “I told you so”… but let’s be honest, he definitely told him so. 💥 Here’s what’s bubbling in the Round 21 Fantasy Files: 🤯 The Hynes Catastrophe – Rya...

Ryan’s back from his scenic spiritual journey through New Zealand (aka two weeks of Tins beer and meeting Gollum in his cave), and he’s returned with hot takes. Jake is also back in the mix, and Chris… well, he never left. But that doesn’t stop the boys from teaming up to roast him mercilessly for still not understanding what “Origin footy” even means. 💥 Here’s what’s on the Round 20 fantasy tabl...

With Ryan off galivanting around Middle-earth (or just lost somewhere between Queenstown and a brewery tour), Chris grabs the mic and runs riot in the Fantasy Files studio — and he’s brought backup. Joining him is none other than SuperCoach demigod Adam , currently ranked 18th in Australia (yes, EIGHTEENTH 😱), to bring the data heat and emotional support as SuperCoach teams across the land buckle...

With Ryan off galivanting across New Zealand, Chris jumps in the host chair, joined by none other than SuperCoach sharpshooter Andy for a chaotic, data-packed, and highly questionable takeover of the Fantasy Files 🎧 💥 This Week’s Line-Up: 🧠 Trade Talk Without the Tyrant – No 1% chirps, no smug flexing — just real SuperCoach strategy – Who’s rising, who’s falling, and who’s fool’s gold? 🧢 Buy,...

💥 This Week’s Highlights 🧠 Physio Corner – Major SC carnage recap: JC down, Bostock's heartbreak, and who’s next on the injury list? 📈 NRL's Commercial Kings – The Brisbane Broncos are LOADED 💰 – We break down the eye-watering revenue gap between them and the rest of the comp. – Plus: Stadium upgrades, AFL fairness chat, and the truth about NRL funding. 🦈 Sharks Sink Themselves – Massive lead...

Round 17 is here — and Ryam, Jake, & Chris are breaking down ALL the fantasy madness as bye rounds wrap and trade pressure hits boiling point 🔥 💥 This Week’s Agenda: 🔄 Trade Talk: – Who’s worth the trade boost this week? – Which Round 17 cheapies are TRAPS in disguise? – The boys debate the buys that could make or break your run home. 🧠 Players of Interest: – The man on everyone’s lips: Jo...

State of Origin 2 is here — and so is another spicy ep of Fantasy Files with Jake & Ryan breaking down ALL the angles.  Jake has upgraded his gear and is trying to leave the 'Spud Farm.' Meanwhile, Ryan could be the next man up and join the Spud Squad, as audio issues arise near the end of the episode. Sorry! 💥 This Week’s Line-Up: 🏉 Origin Game 2 Chat – Who’s in, who’s out, and what it...

🏉 Round 14 Recap | 🔮 Round 15 Preview | 🏆 Tinnie Awards | 💬 Origin Shake-Ups The boys are BACK for a mega wrap of Round 14 chaos and a spicy Round 15 preview — and trust us, there’s plenty to unpack. 🔥 This Week’s Highlights: Karapani Cookin’ & Cobbo Crumbling : Is Selwyn done at the Broncos? We break down Josiah Karapani’s statement performance. Benji’s Blow-Up : The Tigers' coach explod...

🏉 Round 14 SuperCoach Recap | 🔄 Trade Targets | 🩺 Injury Updates | 🔮 Round 15 Preview Ryan, Chris, and Jake are back with another jam-packed episode of Fantasy Files , dissecting all the SuperCoach action from Round 14 and navigating the chaos of the upcoming bye rounds. This week's highlights: Thomas Jenkins' Breakout Performance : The Panthers' young gun lit up the field with two tries and t...

🏉 Round 13 Wrap | 🔮 Round 14 Tips | 🥇 Tinnie Awards | Injury Wrap | Origin Fallout Ryan, Gary, AND special guest Morgan dive deep into a massive week in the NRL with elite chat, bold takes, and footy banter that goes harder than a Jack Wighton fend. 👀 This week on the pod: Tommy Turbo exit rumours — is Manly prepping for a post-Turbo future? Bellamy to the Titans?! Morgan reacts to the coachin...

This Week on Fantasy Files: ⚡ WARRIORS SPOTLIGHT: The Kiwi club is flying and Luke Metcalf is the talk of the SuperCoach streets—BUY or BEWARE? The boys break it down. 🛑 ORIGIN HEADACHES: Who are the hold-and-hope stars through the Round 14 carnage? Chris plays the voice of reason. 🔄 TRADE TRAGEDY: Ryan confesses to a wild Round 13 that could derail his season—will he bounce back or burn it dow...

Episode Highlights: 🔥 Origin Madness! Ryan, Jake, and Chris dissect Game 1 impacts—who's OUT, who's IN, and how to navigate your SuperCoach squad through the Origin storm! 🌩️ 🚨 Round 13 Bye Headaches: Is it panic stations? The boys deliver urgent tips on who to trade and who’s essential to survive the big bye round. 🚑 💰 Premium vs. Budget Picks: Jake reveals a shock POD, and Chris argues the c...

Episode Highlights: 🥵 Kalyn Ponga Exit Rumours: Is Newcastle about to lose their marquee man? Could the Roosters swoop or is rugby union calling his name? 🐓🏉 🔵 New Blues Combo: Moses & Cleary insist “egos won’t get in the way,” but is dropping Luai the right call before Origin Game I? 🐺🔷 🚨 Lachlan Galvin Drama: Braith Anasta goes nuclear on Galvin's messy exit talks. Are the Bulldogs or...

It’s Origin season and the boys are fired up 🔥 Ryan and Gary reveal their 2025 State of Origin teams in this jam-packed episode of Tackles & Tinnies . Expect: Red-hot takes on who deserves a jersey Left-field picks and selection headaches Debates around DCE vs Dearden, Latrell vs Lomax, and the future of hooker Whether you're Blues or Maroons, this one’s unmissable. 🎧 More content, links &am...

G'day legends! In this episode of Fantasy Files, Ryan and Adam break down all the action from Round 10 and get you prepped for the upcoming State of Origin and the tricky Round 12 bye round. Additonally, they still have to deal with round 11! Here's what we've got in store: Ryan Papenhuyzen's Massive Performance: We dive into Paps' incredible stats and what it means for your SuperCoach team. Spoil...