The Ruck Infringement Podcast

"Much malinged" "A heavy hitter" "Played on the line, and crossed it a lot" When people think of Josh McGuires playing career, they remember a guy who ran hard, played hard and tackled even harder. A man who not only represented his state on multiple occasions but also two countries in international footy. From the sticks to the big city lights, McGuire didn't sta...

Are the Tigers on the up? Are the Panthers on the way down? Join Joey, Luke and Harry this week as they ask the tough questions of the round. We tackle some of the hard truths of rugby league, and bare witness to one of the gutsiest calls made on this show to date - we'll let you decide which.

After a successful 100th, the full team is back to bring you everything you need from the world of Rugby League! Wild predictions, useless tipping and mediocre betting advice galore, you're spoiled for choice this week!

The Ruck Infringement Podcast celebrates 100 episodes! What can we say, but thank you. Thank you for tuning in over the years, thank you for all your support as we talk shit. Bit of a train wreck, but it wouldn't be a Ruck Pod show if it wasn't Here's to 100 more, here's to you legends!!!

"There was an emerging camp that Mal ran, and I was lucky enough to be a part of it with players such as Cam Smith, Cooper Cronk, Greg Inglis just to name a few. These guys weren't big names at that stage, I never thought I'd play Origin until an injury to Inglis gave me my dream debut". Adam Mogg wasn't the flashiest player, he wasn't the player with the most talent but...

Welcome back to another year of The Ruck Infringement Podcast! Joey and Harry are here to discuss another successful showing in Las Vegas, and to discuss what's to come for the rest of the round, as well as the year ahead. We've got bold predictions, we've got expectations, and we've got nothing but the best banter to bring it on back!

"The Doggies are building and building, Ciraldo has got a good squad there and give it a few more years and I believe they can win a premiership". Joey goes solo to bring you all the insights into the season of the Bulldogs. Ins and outs, predicted line-ups, supercoach and dynamite players are all on the agenda for Joey. Check it out now and give it a like, follow, rate and leave a comme...

"I feel the Titans are in for a rough year, as much as it pains me to say it, I feel it could be a bottom 4 finish. On a positive note, some of these young kids are extremely talented and electric and could definitely bring the Titans closer to the 8". Joey goes solo tonight as he speaks on the Gold Coast Titan's chances in 2025. All the ins and outs, Joey's predicted line-up and...

"With the loss of key men in vital positions, it's going to be a big year for the young crop of guys coming through. The Cowboys will do slightly better than everyone thinks." Joey sat down with one half of the NRL Casual Athlete and Cowboys superfan Burgz to chat all about the Cows chances in 2025. The boys talked Supercoach and gave their predicted line-ups while providing insight...

"The Knights are the Aussie bloke side of the NRL, they are battlers, and working class. With this culture comes hard work, grit and determination. Can the Knights show that in 2025?" Joey sat down with Linc from the Knighted Podcast to chat all things Newcastle Knights. From ins and outs to dynamite players, the boys covered it all. This is one you'll want to get your ears around! S...

"Brett Kenny epitomised what it meant to wear the Blue and Gold. He was a fantastic player, who could play anywhere on the park and brought with him an exuberance that no one else has." From Guilford to the Hall of Fame, Brett 'Bert' Kenny has done it all in Rugby League. A Golden Boot winner, Australian representative, NSW legend and 4 time premiership winner with the Parramatta Eels, Brett Kenny...

"Many believe that the signings from the Dragons in 2025 are too old and past it, but I believe there is much more to these new recruits, Could we see a whole new Dragons side than in previous seasons?" Joey caught up with Donny aka The Mad Dragon to chat all about his teams chances in 2025. From ins and outs to predicted line-ups, the boys covered it all. With supercoach relevance and a...

"Storm have gone from strength to strength in 2025. Hardly losing any players and recruiting one of the best young forwards. They are going to be hard to beat." Joey went solo for this one as he spoke about the Melbourne Storm's chances of winning the comp in season 2205. Ins and outs, predicted line-up, supercoach and a dynamite player was all on the cards for Joey as he spoke about...

"Since 2022, it's been a few lean years with many fans waiting for the return of the Supercoach. Well he's finally here but can he transform this side into premiership favourites?" Joey caught up with South Sydney tragic Ados The Great to chat all about the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Whether it be predicted line-ups, supercoach or dynamite players the boys cover it all and tell you....

"The past couple of seasons have been bleak, but with a new coach and fantastic recruitment could the 37 year drought get broken?" Joey sat down with Parramatta Eels fanatic and podcaster Troy from the ParraCave Podcast to talk about the Eels chances in 2025. From Supercoach, predicted line-ups and ins and outs to Dynamite Players, the boys dissected all aspects for the Parramatta Eels h...

"The Supercoach is gone and I believe it's going to be a big rebuild year for the club". The Dolphins enter their 3rd season in the NRL with a new head coach and some new players, can they be a force in this competition or is this the year they drop to their lowest position so far? Joey sits down and dissects the Dolphins season, all the ins and outs and brings his predicted line-up....

"They have played in 5 straight grand finals and won their last 4, every year people say, they can't do it again but they do, they defy the odds. Will 2025 be the same?" Joey sat down with co-host and Panthers fanatic Harry and RFlaxxy to chat all about the reigning premiers and their chances heading into 2025. With all the ins and outs, predicted line-ups and supercoach relevance, t...

"The Green Machine is a team full of history and grit, but with a lot of experience out the door can the young kids at the Raiders keep them in touch with the top 8"? Joey caught up with great friend of the show and Terry Campese Foundation ambassador Craig Glover to chat all about the Canberra Raiders heading into season 2025. Joey and Craig gave their predicted line-ups, ran through so...

"If their number 1 can stay fit, Manly will go dee into September, I believe they could really shake up this competition". Joey was joined by good friend of the show and Manly tragic Mick to talk about Manly's hopes for season 2025. The lads talked about all the ins and outs, their predicted line-ups, supercoach players for your squad and where Manly will finish this season. Check it...

"They have lost 7 or 8 players of experience and talent, most people have them failing but I think this is exactly where Trent Robinson wants them." Joey sat down with long time friend of the show Doug to chat all about the Sydney Roosters and their prospects heading into 2025. With a range of stars gone from the team, the boys decipher whether the Roosters can still be a force in this c...

"2025 has the same vibes as 2016, a lot going against us but the players are up for it. Leave the porch light on fans." Joey sat down with Sharks fanatic and podcaster Jye from The Blindside NRL Fantasy Analysis to chat all things about his beloved Sharks. The boys give you the ins and outs of the team heading into 2025 and some NRL Fantasy relevant players to stack your team with and ge...

New recruits, new culture, same Tigers? The question on everyone's lips for 2025 is can the West Tigers improve from their past seasons which have seen them gain 3 wooden spoons in a row. Joey is joined by co-host and Tigers tragic Luke to preview the West Tigers for season 25 and to bring some excitement to the recruitment drive in the offseason. The boys give their predicted line-ups, a bit of s...

"With a new recruit who brings plenty of premiership experience, surely this year or next is the year of the Warriors." James Foody from the Chip&Chase Podcast is a devoted Warriors fan and he believes that it won't take long before we see a Wahs premiership. Joey and Foody sat down to chat all the ins and outs of the Warriors for 2025, while both bringing their predicted 1-17s a...

"The Broncos have such a prestigious history, making the GF in 2023 and almost winning it but then you look at 2024 and wonder where it all went wrong". Welcome back to the podcast for 2025 and our first team review for the year. In this episode, we are joined by Timmy O from NRL SC Off The Bench Podcast as he dissects his beloved Broncos and how far they will go in 2025. We will talk pr...

"Craig didn't speak to me at half time and then played me for 3 minutes. The next week I found myself in reserve grade and stayed there for 6 weeks. It was a learning curve and I never played reserve grade again." Ryan Hoffman was a former Storm and Warriors legend who achieved everything Rugby League had to offer. Hassle as he was affectionately known spoke about life in the Melbour...