The Middle Third with Craig & JP Falvey

The conversation covers the TV rights deal, player pay rises, game analysis, and the impact of key players on team performance. It also delves into the NRL's future expansion plans and the potential impact of international teams on the league. The conversation covers the NRL games, Origin, and Supercoach updates. It also includes predictions for upcoming games and insights into player performance....

The conversation begins with an introduction and a unique activity of valuing the squads of the Queensland and New South Wales origin teams. The valuation of the Queensland squad begins with Carlin Ponger. The conversation covers player valuation and contracts, origin team valuation, round 18 NRL preview, NRL team analysis, and supercoach and punter's pick. The discussion delves into the valuation...

The conversation covers a range of topics including State of Origin, NRL news, Gold Coast Titans, player contracts, NRL salary cap concessions, injuries, player signings, Todd Payton's coaching performance, and NRL Round Sixteen results. The conversation methodically covers the NRL round sixteen recap, including game analysis and player performance. It then delves into a detailed analysis of the S...

The conversation covers the Soccer Roos' performance, weekend highlights, a referee gambling scandal, rugby league news, player signings, and a review of NRL Round Fifteen. The conversation covers a range of topics including player performance analysis, game strategy, team analysis and predictions for round sixteen of the NRL. The hosts also discuss Supercoach analysis and make game predictions fo...

The conversation covers a comprehensive roundup of the recent Rugby League games, team performances, player signings, and NRL news. It includes detailed game reviews, analysis of team strategies, player performance, and team dynamics. The hosts provide insights into the strengths and weaknesses of various teams and players, offering observations and opinions on game outcomes and player decisions....

The conversation covers a range of topics including NRL games, player injuries, team strategies, and post-Origin analysis. It also delves into player replacements and the impact of decisions made by coaches and referees. The hosts express their opinions on various game outcomes and player performances. The conversation covers a detailed analysis of NRL teams' performance, injuries, and player dyna...

The conversation covers a range of topics including NRL updates, player injuries, team performances, and leadership changes. It also delves into the impact of injuries on player availability and the implications for upcoming NRL matches and the State of Origin. Additionally, it discusses the potential changes in NRL leadership and the impact of key player injuries on team dynamics and performance....

The conversation covers the highlights of Magic Round, including key moments and standout performances. It also delves into the NRL Bunker controversy, player injuries, and team transfers. The hosts analyze specific NRL games and provide insights into the State of Origin team selection, discussing surprises and notable inclusions. The conversation covers the topics of Origin team selections, playe...

The conversation covers the Magic Round in Brisbane till 2032, the inconsistencies in NRL refereeing, and the controversy surrounding Luke Metcalf's contract. It also delves into the wash-up of round ten of the NRL, highlighting key games and player performances. The conversation methodically covers the selection of the Origin team, detailed analysis of recent games, and player performance. The ho...

The conversation covers a range of topics including NRL game analysis, player performance, team selection, and injury updates. It also delves into the discussion of potential changes to the Queensland Origin team based on player form and availability. The hosts express differing opinions on player performance and team selection, leading to a lively debate. The conversation covers a detailed analys...

The conversation covers a range of topics including NRL games, player performances, team strategies, and the impact of recent signings. It also delves into the challenges faced by certain teams and the pressure on coaches. The discussion concludes with a review of the Queensland Team of the Week. The conversation covers a detailed discussion on the upcoming Origin game, player selections, and NRL...

The conversation covers a weekend sports recap, the struggles and decisions of the Dragons, NRL rule changes and decisions, player behavior and injuries, and an NRL Round 6 review. The conversation covered a comprehensive review of recent rugby league games, including player performance analysis, game highlights, and referee decisions. It also included a detailed analysis of team performance, play...

The conversation covers recent rugby league events, a review of NRL Round 5, and a discussion on controversial refereeing decisions, player performances, and concerns about referee competence in NRL matches. The conversation covers the Queensland Team of the Week, the bid for a 20th NRL team, the potential expansion of the NRL, the influence of the AFL in Queensland, and the discussion of new NRL...

The conversation covered a weekend recap of NRL action, player injuries, team performance, and coaching decisions. It also delved into the NRLQ expansion, under 20s comp, and the impact of specific player performances. Refereeing controversies and the struggles of specific teams were highlighted, along with the emergence of exciting young talent in the league. The conversation covers the Queenslan...

The conversation covers a range of topics including rugby league banter, player signings and extensions, coaching contracts and club management, a review of round three of the NRL, and injury updates and game analysis. The hosts discuss the performance of various teams and players, as well as the implications of player injuries and contract extensions. The conversation covers rugby league drama, c...

The conversation covers a range of topics including football disappointment, team performance, coaching pressure, Bronson Cherry controversy, State of Origin eligibility, Chad Townsend's trade window comments, and a review of Round 2 with a focus on team performance and coaching. The impact of injuries on team performance, the pressure on coaches, and considerations around the trade window are key...

The conversation covers a range of NRL games, player performances, and the potential state of origin team for Queensland. It also delves into the Broncos' performance and the ongoing debate surrounding the team. The hosts discuss the form and selection of players, as well as the challenges faced by the Queensland side. The conversation covers a range of topics including the performance of the Bris...

The conversation covers the NRL Vegas experience, player performance and conduct, and perceived bias in the NRL. It includes a debrief on the Vegas event, reviews of two games, and a discussion on perceived bias in the NRL. The conversation delves into the NRL disciplinary actions and the precedents set, along with team previews and predictions for the upcoming round. The hosts discuss the impact...

The conversation covers the off-season news and transfers, the best signings for 2026, and a review of the rugby league trials. It includes discussions on player movements, team strategies, and trial match performances. The conversation covers the discussion of rugby league trials, team lineups, pre-season preparation, and the Super Coach League. It provides insights into player selection, trial g...

The Grand Final Show and after 27 rounds it comes down to 2, The perennial September juggernaut which is the Melbourne Storm and the pretty boys from north of the border

In this episode, the hosts delve into an action-packed weekend of rugby, marked by intense matches and surprising outcomes. The focus shifts between spectacular plays, like Jonah Pezet's breakout performance, to the ongoing controversies, such as Reece Walsh's headbutt incident. Discussions brighten up around the inconsistency of penalties handed out to players and whether fines are effective dete...

In this episode of 'The Middle Third', the hosts discuss a myriad of hot topics in the world of rugby league. The podcast kicks off with a heated debate about the Broncos and their perceived arrogance, followed by exciting news of the Walker boys making a coaching comeback in the Queensland Cup. The discussions also touch on the humble journey of Kieran Foran and question the hype surrounding youn...

Join Craig and JP as they wrap all the action from the penultimate round of the NRL. The Broncos are again in the spotlight, mainly due to their dimwitted fullback Reece Walsh and they'll also discuss the proposed Wildcard Card Round.

Join Craig and JP for another action packed show

Join Craig and JP as they unpack all the action from Round 24 of the NRL. With the worst kept secret in Rugby League finally being confirmed with Payne Haas announcing he is switching allegiances to Samoa, eligibility is again in the spotlight.