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SBFs: AS Rabbits

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Big T explodes at Dan Ginnane's one-sided commentary, calling him out for ignoring Tigers' plays.

This episode of Sports Best Friends features hosts Big T and Josh "Remy" Cook, a professional rugby league player, discussing their weekends and recent NRL matches. The conversation begins with a lengthy discussion about fashion, focusing on the AS Colour brand of t-shirts and Josh's recent purchase of a chocolate-colored suit for wedding season. They share personal shopping anecdotes, including Josh's experience being guided by his partner's parents at an Oxford outlet store. The hosts transition to rugby league, analyzing the South Sydney Rabbitohs' narrow 20-16 victory over the Wests Tigers in Round 3. They critique commentator Dan Ginnane's perceived bias during the broadcast and examine key moments like a potential eight-point try and a crucial last-minute bomb defused by Jai Gray. Josh provides insight into managing a bye week as a player, focusing on training resets and previewing the next opponent, the Dragons. The pair also briefly discuss the Dolphins' big win over the Cronulla Sharks and fan reactions. A surprising historical anecdote reveals that the Balmain Tigers forfeited the 1909 grand final against South Sydney in a protest over gate takings and rugby union relations. For tipping, both hosts confidently pick the New Zealand Warriors over the injury-hit Tigers and debate the unpredictable Dragons-Titans matchup, with Josh suggesting coach Shane Flanagan's job is on the line. Josh laments his fantasy league team's struggles due to player injuries and unexpected drops, like Brian To'o. The tone is highly conversational, casual, and filled with inside jokes and friendly banter between the hosts. Listeners who enjoy unfiltered, meandering chats about personal life mixed with passionate, insider rugby league analysis would appreciate this episode. Those seeking a tightly structured, solely football-focused podcast might find the extended non-football segments less engaging.

As heard by us

Loose banter, club loyalty, and a Souths, Melbourne, and Tigers football mix.

Sports Best Friends: Rugby League Podcast starts in shirt chat and close-friends gossip, then settles into Sunday rituals before turning to the rugby league talk that gives the episode its shape.

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Why you'd press play

For Rabbitohs and Tigers fans who want a mates-first, post-match debrief with no polished studio gloss.

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