Episodes
For the final time in 2019 our tiresome trio of Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and Sam Perry join forces to dissect the prelim finals and then preview the decider by discussing whether it’ll be the Canberra Raiders claiming their first title in 25 years or whether the Sydney Roosters can go back-to-back. We’ll reflect on the controversial ‘99 grand final with former Melbourne Storm halfback Brett Kimmorley and we exit stage left with Tweetback.
Published 09/30/19
Published 09/30/19
In our penultimate episode Luke Lewis, Andrew Moore and Sam Perry debate the Jake Trbojevic sin-binning, the surprise turnaround of an ‘overweight slob’, Craig Bellamy’s selection masterstrokes and then look ahead to the mouthwatering prelim finals. Michael Carayannis from the Daily and Sunday Telegraph chimes in on the issues at the Tigers, Broncos and Dragons and we bathe in the glory of Tweetback.
Published 09/23/19
Sam Perry, Andrew Moore and Luke Lewis break down week one of the NRL finals including Parramatta’s record breaking win, Brisbane meek exit, the Sydney Roosters demolition job on Souths, Cronulla’s Brookvale hoodoo and the fireworks drama in Melbourne. Eels coach Brad Arthur joins the gang to chat about Parramatta’s rise from wooden spooners to premiership contenders and Tweetback provides an awesome ending to proceedings.
Published 09/16/19
Sam Perry, Andrew Moore & Luke Lewis are united in the studio to pump up ahead of the NRL finals. They discuss the chaos of Leichhardt in Robbie Farah’s farewell, Paul Gallen’s sweet field goal, why Brisbane can’t win in Sydney, Manly in free fall and who is the best gee up merchant at the Sharks. Dual Premiership winner Chris Heighington drops by for a chat about grand final bets among other things and Tweetback delivers in spades.
Published 09/09/19
Luke Lewis takes Sam Perry and Andrew Moore into the Cronulla sheds following their heartbreaking golden point loss to Canberra, including Paul Gallen’s ultimatum to teammates. The lads discuss whether Robbie Farah can play with a broken leg, Brisbane’s fearsome forward pack, the legend of the Mad Cow, a fan boycott in Newcastle, Canberra’s field goal hero Aidan Sezer joins us for a chat and Tweetback is a doozy.
Published 09/02/19
Sam Perry joins Andrew Moore and Luke Lewis to discuss all the finals permutations as September looms, Newcastle’s self-sabotage, Wayne Bennett’s affection for his team, officials ruining a spectacle. Storm young gun Ryan Papenhuyzen chats to the boys about his first meeting with Craig Bellamy and Tweetback is, well...Tweetback.
Published 08/26/19
We welcome back Sam “Popeye” Perry with open arms as he, Luke Lewis and Andrew Moore discuss the competition being a race in four, Canberra’s stripping success, South Sydney’s slide down the table and dealing with online trolls. Newly inducted Hall of Famer Danny Buderus joins the lads to chew the fat and Tweetback is enlightening as always. 
Published 08/19/19
Sam Perry is still hobnobbing it in the UK so Andrew Moore and Luke Lewis shoulder the load for another week. What happened inside the commentary box on the Central Coast when Moorey went down with illness? Has the game gone soft? Is it season and career over for Robbie Farah? Sam catches up with former North Sydney Bears captain Tony Rea in the Old Dart and then we close it all out with fan correspondence in Tweetback. 
Published 08/12/19
Sam Perry is MIA so Andrew Moore and Luke Lewis pick up the slack to discuss all the highs and lows of Round 20 of the NRL including Sam Burgess’ stupidity, what Justin Holbrook is thinking and changes to the top eight in the lead up to the finals. Brandy ‘The Architect’ Alexander drops by for a chat and Tweetback puts a full stop on the program. 
Published 08/05/19
Pulses are starting to quicken as we round the bend towards the NRL finals. Sam Perry, Luke Lewis and Andrew Moore attempt to separate the contenders from the pretenders including whether or not Manly are the real deal. Canberra cult hero Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad joins the boys to discuss his breakout season for the Raiders and there’s a bombshell to end the show.
Published 07/29/19
 Sam Perry, Luke Lewis and Andrew Moore discuss all the big issues as we enter the final third of the season including Belinda Sharpe’s elevation to the first-grade refereeing ranks, favourite NRL venues and winning/losing streaks. The great Queenslander and North Sydney Bear Billy Moore drops by for chat on all things north of the border and Tweetback delivers yet again. 
Published 07/22/19
Luke Lewis, Andrew Moore & Sam Perry have the final word on Origin 2019, pay tribute to the NRL’s milestone men and discuss a rare NRL send off. Canberra’s cult hero John Bateman joins the lads for a chat for all things Raiders plus England’s historic World Cup cricket win and there’s pop culture references galore in Tweetback. 
Published 07/15/19
Luke Lewis, Andrew Moore and Sam Perry ask what’s doing with Shaun Johnson? Xavier Coates the boom Brisbane rookie impresses everyone with his form on and off the field, State of Origin legend Steve ‘Blocker’ Roach joins the boys to preview this year’s decider and stuff gets weird in Tweetback.  
Published 07/08/19
Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and Sam Perry wax  lyrical about the freakish winning form of James Maloney. Mbye, Munster, Norman,  Morgan who plays in the number one for Queensland in the Origin decider? Jess Halloran from the Sunday Tele joins the lads to discuss concussion issues around the game, Matt Elliott also drops by to preview the Origin decider and we boot the pod home with Tweetback. 
Published 07/01/19
Luke Lewis, Andrew Moore and Sam Perry pick apart NSW's stunning 38-6 win over QLD in Origin game 2, including reaction from Brisbane-based journalist Phil Lutton. They also run the rule over women's Origin and the international Tests and take your Tweetback questions.
Published 06/24/19
Luke Lewis, Andrew Moore and Sam Perry are joined by Queensland legend Steve Renouf to discuss the mass changes made by New South Wales ahead of Origin 2 in Perth, Michael Carayannis from the Daily and Sunday Telegraph chimes in with his thoughts on the state of Lebanese rugby league and the thought provoking Tweetback segment prompts plenty of quality banter as usual. 
Published 06/17/19
Luke Lewis, Andrew Moore and Sam Perry deliver the final debrief on Origin I, the boys then discuss Penrith’s form resurgence, Wests Tigers being on the slide and Cronulla rocketing into genuine contenders for the title. We catch up with Jess Halloran from News Corp who gives us the latest on the Israel Folau saga and Tweetback gives us the opportunity to play the Michael Carayannis ringtone. 
Published 06/10/19
Sam Perry, Luke Lewis and Andrew Moore break down all the hype around the State of Origin opener at the Cauldron including the decision by Kevin Walters to employ a ‘coach whisperer’ to assist the Maroons. NSW legend Paul Sironen takes us behind the scenes of the Blues’ camp and tips us into an up and comer named Bradman Best, the SMH’s chief rugby league reporter Adrian Proszenko talks about a napkin playing a key role in Origin and we take questions from the masses in Tweetback.
Published 06/03/19
Andrew Moore and Sam Perry get Luke Lewis to peel back the curtain on what happens in the lead up to an Origin opener at Lang Park. The boys analyse team selections with Phil Lutton from the SMH and Cronulla’s Matt Moylan joins us to discuss his return from injury and Lewy’s pesky habits. 
Published 05/27/19
Luke Lewis, Andrew Moore and Sam Perry reflect on the outstanding career of Cooper Cronk. The boys discuss the return to form of Newcastle plus Penrith hitting rock bottom, Neil Breen from Channel 9 & the SMH discusses the art of managing the NRL salary cap and Cronulla halfback Chad Townsend goes one-on-one with Andrew to chat footy and pizza.
Published 05/20/19
Luke Lewis and Andrew Moore take Sam Perry through the on-field and off-field hijinks of Magic Round at Lang Park. Wests Tigers and ABC Grandstand legend Dene Halatau joins the boys to dish the dirt on Robbie Farah and Benji Marshall, Michael Carayannis from the Daily and Sunday Tele tackles a few of the big issues around the game and Tweetback provides its usual dose of mirth. 
Published 05/13/19
Sam Perry, Andrew Moore and Luke Lewis join the Latrell Mitchell love fest following his stunning performance against Wests Tigers. The boys preview Magic Round and the perils of Caxton St, award winning journalist Jess Halloran discusses the scourge of online trolling and Eels legend Hindmarsh chats all things Parramatta and reveals Lewy’s skills in the magic department.
Published 05/06/19
Plenty of issues both on-field and off for Sam Perry, Andrew Moore and Luke Lewis to run through after Round 7 of the NRL. Phil Lutton from the SMH joins the boys to discuss the trials and tribulations in the lead up to Brisbane’s game against Souths; which pits Anthony Seibold against Wayne Bennett. Andrew goes one-on-one with Newcastle five-eighth and Kalyn Ponga’s flatmate Connor Watson and what will the fans want answered in Tweetback? 
Published 04/29/19
Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and Sam Perry talk about all the hits and misses from Round 7, they discuss the rise and rise of Latrell Mitchell, Canberra skipper Jarrod Croker joins in to discuss the Raiders’ great start to the season, Adrian Proszenko from the SMH runs us through Jack De Belin’s legal case and we embrace the wonderful world of Tweetback.
Published 04/22/19