The Practice Run

Tu and Rawiri discuss the importance of engagement on social media platforms and reflect on the retirement of NRL player Sean Johnson. They also introduce their podcast segment called MyGM mode, where they act as general managers of different NRL teams and make trades to improve the teams. Tu discusses his trades for the Dolphins team, including trading for AJ Brimson and Dylan Brown. The conversa...

Summary In this conversation, Tu_Money and Rawiri discuss various topics including playing the lotto, their personal lives, the NRL and rugby league, and upcoming games. They also talk about the recent success of the New Zealand women's rugby team and the potential for Portia Woodman to join the NRLW. The conversation then transitions to a breakdown of the Tigers vs. Cowboys game, the Warriors vs....

Summary In this conversation, Rawiri and Tu_Money discuss their journey of creating the podcast, The Practice Run, and reflect on their growth and development over the past 50 episodes. They talk about the technical difficulties they faced in the beginning and how they have overcome them. They also discuss their goals for the future and the challenges they have faced in rebuilding NRL teams in the...

Summary In this conversation, Rawiri and Tu_Money discuss upcoming NRL Rugby League games and share their predictions. They cover the Bulldogs vs. Broncos, Warriors vs. Tigers, Eels vs. Storm, Cowboys vs. Sharks, Roosters vs. Sea Eagles, Dragons vs. Panthers, Titans vs. Dolphins, and Raiders vs. Rabbits. They also talk about their experiences with video editing and discuss the importance of discip...

Summary In this part of the conversation, Rawiri and Tu_Money discuss their thoughts on the pronunciation of the word 'Christmas'. They also talk about their weekend activities and the challenges they face in their respective fields. The main focus of this part is on their MyGM mode in NRL, where they discuss the team lineup and the players they have chosen. The conversation covers the South Sydne...

Summary The conversation revolves around the analysis of the NRL State of Origin series and the thrilling game three. The hosts discuss the key moments, players, and strategies that shaped the game. They highlight the intense defense, the maturity of players like Dylan Edwards and Jarome Luai, and the impact of the referee's decisions. The hosts also discuss the captaincy of Jake Trbojevic and the...

Summary In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss their hypothetical trades and team selections for the Newcastle Knights and South Sydney Rabbitohs in their MyGM mode. They make bold moves, including trading Kalen Ponga to the Bulldogs and Cameron Murray to the Knights. They also discuss potential signings and the impact of these changes on the teams. The hosts evaluate their own team s...

Summary In this conversation, Rawiri and Tu_Money discuss the upcoming State of Origin game three and analyze the team lineups. They debate the intensity and physicality of both teams and discuss the key players to watch. They also share their predictions for the game and discuss the importance of the first try. The conversation highlights the strengths and weaknesses of each team and the potentia...

Summary In this part of the conversation, Rawiri and Tu discuss their personal lives and social media presence. They also talk about their YouTube channels and potential sponsorships. They then move on to discuss their fitness challenges and training progress. The conversation transitions to their GM mode segment, where they discuss the Canterbury Bulldogs and potential player signings. They explo...

Summary The first part of the conversation covers the introduction to the podcast and the hosts' discussion about their predictions for the upcoming NRL games. They discuss the potential man of the weekend and their picks for the Eels vs. Rabbitohs and Sharks vs. Titans games. They also talk about the form of certain players and the importance of coaching in team performance. The principal themes...

Summary In this conversation, Rawiri and Tu_Money discuss their fantasy NRL trades and team lineups. They propose trades and signings for their respective teams, focusing on improving their rosters and addressing team needs. They also discuss salary cap considerations and the importance of player contracts. The conversation showcases their strategic thinking and decision-making as they navigate th...

Summary In this episode, Rawiri and Tu discuss the State of Origin match and analyze the performances of both teams. They highlight standout plays and players, including Payne Haas and Cameron Murray for New South Wales, and discuss the dominance of the New South Wales forwards. They also discuss the second half of the game and the changes that could be made for the next match. Overall, they are i...

Summary In this part of the conversation, Tu and Rawiri play a game called 'Papers Says Rock' where they try to guess the identity of a rugby league player. They ask each other yes or no questions to narrow down the options. Tu narrows it down to three teams: Dolphins, Broncos, and Cowboys, while Rawiri has three potential players in mind. They both struggle to come up with a question that will el...

Summary In this part of the conversation, Rawiri and Tu_Money discuss the idea of starting their podcast episodes with random conversations before kicking off the intro. They also play a game of blind ranking, where they rank players from the Brisbane Broncos and Canterbury Bulldogs. They then discuss their week and upcoming plans. The conversation transitions to discussing the lineups for State o...

Summary In this part of the conversation, Rawiri and Tu_Money discuss the upcoming Super Rugby games and their favorite teams. They also talk about their personal lives and recent activities. They then move on to review the NRL round 15 games, including the Sharks vs. Dolphins and Raiders vs. Cowboys matches. They analyze the performances of the teams and players, and discuss the implications for...

Summary The conversation revolves around the topic of coaching in the NRL and the different approaches to rebuilding teams. The hosts discuss their preferences for coaching a contender, a team that is one or two pieces away from contending, or a team in need of a complete rebuild. They also explore the challenges and pressures that come with each scenario. The hosts mention specific teams like the...

Summary In this part of the conversation, Tu and Rawiri share a funny anecdote about using each other's lines in conversation. They discuss their plans to slip in their catchphrases during a boys' link-up. They then introduce the podcast and discuss their new YouTube channel. They also talk about their weekends and upcoming projects. The conversation transitions to a review of the NRL and Rugby Le...

Summary The Practice Run podcast delves into the State of Origin game, analyzing the impact of key players, the game-changing moments, and the strategic decisions made by the teams. The hosts discuss the challenges faced by New South Wales, the impact of injuries, and the effectiveness of the kicking game. They also explore the role of the captains and the need for proactive adjustments during the...

Summary The Practice Run podcast delves into NRL round 13 review, featuring the Eels vs. Sharks, Knights vs. Bulldogs, and Panthers vs. Dragons. The hosts discuss the impact of key players, unexpected outcomes, and the significance of momentum in the games. The conversation covers the NRL games, player performances, and State of Origin predictions. It also delves into the potential impact of an in...

Summary The Practice Run podcast features a fun episode with special guest Benja, a head-to-head game, a round 13 preview, a controversial call breakdown, and a friendly competition testing general NRL knowledge. The conversation covers a range of topics including NRL trivia, upcoming games, team analysis, and player performance. The hosts discuss the impact of key players, the influence of coache...

Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss the lineups for the upcoming State of Origin game and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both teams. They also share their thoughts on the coaching strategies and potential game plans. The hosts speculate on the impact of the Queensland spirit and the passion of the New South Wales team. They also discuss the importance of key players and the potenti...

Summary In this part of the conversation, Rawiri and Tai discuss the format of the podcast and introduce themselves. They play a game of Paper Scissors Rock to determine who goes first in a tic-tac-toe game featuring NRL players. They also talk about their allegiance to different teams in the State of Origin. The conversation discusses the upcoming NRL games between the Bulldogs and Dragons, Cowbo...

Summary In this episode, Rawiri provides a compact and short review of the NRL Magic Round games. He discusses the latest news, including Wayne Bennett joining the Rabbitohs and Brad Arthur being released from the Eels. Rawiri goes through each game of the Magic Round, highlighting standout performances and key moments. He also shares his power rankings and team of the week. Rawiri expresses his g...

Summary In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the upcoming NRL games, starting with the Bulldogs vs. Raiders match. They also talk about their own activities and interests outside of the podcast. They then move on to preview the Broncos vs. Sea Eagles game, highlighting key players and potential outcomes. Finally, they discuss the Titans vs. Knights game, including recent team change...

Summary In this episode, Rawiri and Tu_Money discuss their weekend activities and then move on to predicting the upcoming State of Origin games. They go through the lineups for both Queensland and New South Wales, discussing the players and their form. They also talk about the injuries that have affected both teams and the potential replacements. The hosts express their opinions on the selections...