The Groin Strain

After the Bludger at Kogarah, the Groin establishes the Wests Tigers People's Front to combat the negative energy and exodus of long-serving fans. Troy preaches the Benji Vs Goliath legend, and sees the Tigers as the people's underdogs in need of inspiration from figures such as Steven Bradbury and Rocky Balboa.

Great rugby league philosopher and friend of the podcast, Billy Slater, provides the inspiration for this week's episode, posing the question - "are there any players who play great when they're not thinking"? The Groin discusses if Jarome Luai can knock down Nelson Asofa-Solomona in the ring and Troy gets creative with a new outfit.

The Groin inspects their very own casualty ward, determining who should be excommunicated from rugby league and, more importantly, the mighty Wests Tigers; and inspired by the Brisbane and Canterbury-Bankstown All-Blacks, the Groin suggests the Tigers become the Teal Tigers.

The Groin sends out a plea for financial backing from the Saudis and decide to turn a blind eye to their human rights record while Troy has a go at so-called supporters who criticise players. Groin Mail also makes a second consecutive appearance!

The Groin explores the rise of Keiran Foran's Fozball Regime and his cult of personality; Troy goes off his head and has a go at Yioti's Brainstrainers whilst Jack reads letters sent from the Groin's dedicated fanbase.

With Ideas Man, Troy, at the helm, the Groin introduces the NRL's new, prospective AI Model and Intelligence Assistant - the Gus 2.0!

The Groin needs all zero of their listeners to donate to their GoFundMe Page to fund their Las Vegas trip for next year.

Off the back of a 3 game losing streak, the Groin explores coping mechanisms and the opportunity for fans to bring their own therapist to the footy. The Groin also pushes the Government to introduce a healthcare package for Wests Tigers fans.

Ahead of Magic Round, the Groin talks magic in football and discuss if Trent Robinson should be sawed in half as pre-match entertainment.

The Groin discusses the Tigers' loss to the Sharks at Ocean Pathetic Stadium and Troy offers himself as a sacrifice to appease the Footy Gods.

Troy talks about leaving the footy at half time because the crowd was too quiet and the Groin revisits ANZAC Round and Big Royce Hunt's try. Wouldn't Royce Hunt look great in a midriff?

The role of the supporter and Troy's challenge. A quarter season review. Jack gives some Gen Z tips and more.

Are the Wests Tigers the people's team? Pilgrimages to the Centre of Excellence and Egalitarianism. And Jack passes Yoiti's quiz....finally.

Does Mitch Moses do vocal excercises? Are the Fainu brothers the answer for Laurie Daley and the Blues? Jack fails the quiz again.

Are Jordanians keen on touring Leichhardt & Campbelltown? How about an Alex Twal statue? An Alex Twal Grandstand? Alex Twal, Alex Twal, Alex Twal......

The Groin Strain goes to the land of the long white cloud, spreading the word and giving an insight into their pre-game and post-game experiences.

Troy believes the adage the harder you work, the luckier you get is a load of crap and talks spirituality and religion in football and the possibility of the existence of the footy gods. Should clubs have their own prayer rooms and rooms for fans to cry?

Troy and Jack discuss coffee taking over rugby league and if we need the Saudis to sponsor the 100 point game. Listeners try to differentiate Tigers player from IRA member.

Jack wants a minimum of 50 points a game; pensioning off coaches and a Storm rant.

Could Robbie Farah and Anthony Watts be the answer to world peace? A Mardi Gras float? Quiz time for Jack!

Jack is back, a reduced season preview and the cracker at Kirkham.

Tigers get a foothold into South East Asia. Prepping for 17 hour podcast. Trial preview & tight jerseys.

A message of support, more bad footy ideas and a couple of songs.

The Groin goes global, annexing China. Changes to game day experience, The Masked journo and Male seniors cheerleading. It's all here in Episode 2 of The Groin.

The topics up for discussion include choosing whether to eat pies or hot dogs at the game. There's talk on hairlessness in football and whether we should see more hirsute footballers? We delve into the Zac Lomax situation, well everyone is. The guys give their opinion of who are some of the most misunderstood players in the NRL and include their predictions for the 2026 season (of course). And...