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The Voluntary Tackle - NRL Podcast

English, Rugby, 1 season, 101 episodes, 4 days, 8 hours, 45 minutes
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The only NRL podcast prepared to palm off the big issues!
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#121 Don't call it a comeback

Chip joins Aimon from Long Bay Jail to chat about Sam Walker's origin hopes, what to do with all the wooden spoons at the Tigers, and how to introduce Rolf Harris to the NRL.
8/4/202426 minutes, 52 seconds
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#120 Should the Saints close up shop?

WE ARE BACK!!!   After a longer off season than Bronson Xerri, TVT returns to chat St George crime spress, Dolphins anonymity, season predictions, and Roald Dahl conspiracies.    Great to be back with you tacklers!
3/1/202351 minutes, 48 seconds
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#119 That’s not Victor’s go...much

Aimon and Mario commandeer a burnt out car to broadcast the big issues in league, including Radley nutting an Irishman, Hastings getting swapped for a menopausal forward, and a possible return of Mitchell "the plague" Pearce to Bondi. Plus, we delve into why Mario collects and eats old coins. Nice to be with you Tacklers!
11/18/202241 minutes, 59 seconds
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#118 Who the hell is Joran Schoenmaker???

Aimon and Mario fight over an old t-bone and talk about Australia knocking off NZ in the World Cup, question if Nathan Cleary is up to big matches, make suggestions for solving knee-lifting tackles, and research the career of Golden Boot bolter Joran Schoenmaker.  
11/12/202254 minutes, 42 seconds
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#117 Will JWH kill a Frenchman?

Mario and Aimon ask serious questions about the safety of French players in a JWH world, cast doubts over the idea of a pre-season competition, and poke holes in the Knights' bid to sign Luke Brooks, plus a whole lot more including an ongoing technical glitch which makes Aimon sound as though his lip has been sting by an angry wasp. Nice to be with you Voluntary Tacklers! 
11/5/202257 minutes, 2 seconds
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#116 World Cup Update featuring Ita Buttrose

Zoom stitches up Aimon and makes him sound like Ita Buttrose for some reason but that doesn't stop the boys talkiing all things World Cup, Manly sackings, and making wild departures into the worlds of woke Guess Who, grumpy Sean Connery impressions and haggis. Enjoy Voluntary Tacklers! 
10/23/202256 minutes, 16 seconds
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The NRL ideas nobody has the GUTS to put forward

Aimon walks (mainly in an out-of-breath fashion) and muses about the 2023 NRL season, the Golden Girls, baldness conspiracies, and slightly more.
10/22/202213 minutes, 37 seconds
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#115 Quick Des, your house is on fire!!!

Hi Voluntary Tacklers! Today the boys find an old can of baked beans and some left over bacon fat to feast on as they talk about the disintegration of the Manly club, the numerical dyslexia of jersey numbers, whether Laurie Daley wears a hairpiece, the best minnow side of the World Cup, and so much more.  
10/13/202244 minutes, 59 seconds
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#114 Munster’s GIANT Wayne Bennett slap

The boys pour a glass of vinegar cut with dishwashing liquid to chat about Munster's snub of the Dolphins, the percived arrogance of the Panthers, Ben Hunt versus young talent, what makes a jersey look like vomit and much, much more.   Follow us on Twitter @Voluntarytackle 
10/8/202246 minutes, 36 seconds
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#113 The big GF show minus the GF stuff

This week TVT gathers in grand final week to talk, it appears, about anything but, as the pod drifts through a raft of bizarre NRL controveries, serial killing analysis, Sino-Russian relations, and finishes strong with Clive Churchill predictions. See you soon Volunatry Tacklers!
9/30/20221 hour, 53 seconds
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#112 Our BIG boozy comeback

G'day Voluntary Tacklers!!! In this episode we chat about Mario's hatred of Penrith Twitter chatter, if the Roosters should take out an AVO against Souths, why AJ is only an average winger, how to prevent head knocks, the ins and outs of a recent Braith Anasta blowup, and much more. Nice to be with you again peeps.
9/18/202252 minutes, 29 seconds
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#111 Latrell can’t hear you!!!

Today on the show the lads provide their thoughts on the round that was, the round that will be, Fergo's comeback, the booing of Latrell, public salaries and so much more. Always good to be with you tacklers! Follow us on Twitter @VoluntaryTackle
3/23/20221 hour, 5 minutes, 50 seconds
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#110 Todd Payten’s Lex Luthor Approach

Today on the show we chat about the friction between JT and Todd Payten, ask why the Roosters were so poor in round one, ponder how the Storm will handle its season of injuries, plus we give all of our tips and reviews and pay our respects to the great Kurt Baptiste. Always good to be with you tacklers! Follow us on Twitter @VoluntaryTackle  
3/16/20221 hour, 11 minutes, 11 seconds
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#109 TVT’s MASSIVE NRL Season Preview Show!

The lads sit down with a sixpack and disect the 2022 NRL season from every angle, we were even brave enough to release this after the first match of the season had kicked off.  Good to be with you tacklers! Follow us on Twitter @VoluntaryTackle 
3/11/20221 hour, 32 minutes, 26 seconds
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#108 The Tigers’ UN Council

Today on the show Aimon and Xander chat about the meaning of captaincy in the wake of the Tigers appointing 11 of them, we discuss Robbo's contract extension and put the spotlight on how the Dogs will go this year. We also question Mario's abscence and whether or not he may indeed be "double-cocked". Please follow the show on Twitter @Voluntarytackle  Good to be with you tacklers! 
3/4/202256 minutes, 8 seconds
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#107 Trials, Tribulations and Translations

Aimon and Mario sit down and discuss the trial round of footy, the trouble with language, why Tommy Turbo calendars can be dangerous, aligning the game for expansion and a whole lot more debauchery.  We also lament the loss of Craig McLachlan's career and hear Mario's thoughts on why a good game of Mahjong can be the perfect aphrodisiac. Nice to be with you again Voluntary Tacklers!
2/24/202250 minutes, 34 seconds
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#106 Hook’s LinkedIn Posts

Aimon gets pumped about the upcoming footy season and reflects on Andrew Fifita's comeback, Jaryd Croker's stemcell plan, Hook's off season scams and why Wordle can make you invade Ukraine. Great to be with you for another season Voluntary Tacklers!!!!
2/16/202225 minutes, 29 seconds
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#105 A TVT Special Guest

Mario goes one on one with Simon Strachan from GAIN LINE Analytics to discuss the game from a deep strategic perspective. Long live Todd Byrne.
1/18/202240 minutes, 25 seconds
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#104 The Cheese blows them away

Today on the show the lads chat grand final predictions, Cleary's kicking ploys, discuss the Tackle M Award results, the Benji Marshall fairytale and whether it's okay to dip your todger in the soft serve machine, plus a whole lot more.  So grab yourself a warm VB, dip your hand into a half eaten bag of Burger Rings and come join us. Follow the show on Twitter @VoluntaryTackle
9/28/202158 minutes, 33 seconds
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#103 DCE‘s Global Clutch Rep ft Luke Phillips

Today on the show the boys sit down with former player Luke Phillips to get his take on the finals, we also lay down our predictions for the prelims, poke fun at the even longer Dally Ms, chew on the James McManus verdict, plus a whole lot more nonsense.   Follow the show on Twitter @voluntarytackle 
9/21/20211 hour, 37 minutes, 51 seconds
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#102 FINALS FINALS FINALS ft Corey Norman

Xander enjoys a quiet Shiraz away from the gang while the rest of the lads chat the path to victory for the remaining teams, the legacy of Corey Norman, should Madge walk away, where are the Titans next year plus a whole lot more. Enjoy.
9/15/202159 minutes, 42 seconds
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#101 How can Latrell save face?

Today on the show we chat Manu's Tommy Lee Jones moment, Latrell's lack of remorse, Wayne Pearce rule change madness, what the Titans need for future success, and what Lachlan Lewis should have listed on eBay instead of speakers (allegedly) and a whole lot more foolishness.  If you like the show please rate us wherever you listen to the pod. Follow us on Twitter @VoluntaryTackle. 
8/31/202152 minutes, 45 seconds
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TVT Drunken Session ft the recently freed Chip Jones

Aimon glugs wine and meets up on Zoom with a whiskey-soaked Chip Jones on parole to discuss all of the big issues in rugby league like Nathan Cleary's chin, extending the game beyond 80 mins, mangling the bodies of the Morris twins and much more. NB Chip finally works out how to speak into the microphone properly after about 10 minutes so keep the faith. NB Many sorries in advance for any offence caused.
8/24/202154 minutes, 1 second
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#100 We raise the bat and tamper our balls

TVT TURNS 100!!! Yes we are closing in on the age of Phil Gould's face and couldn't be more proud of the achievement. To mark the moment, the lads invite some of their favourite guests over the years on and tear Tigertown to shreds. They also chat better ways to market the game, world dictators, the chances of the Hutch winning a GF and a whole lot more. A special thanks to Jaaaarnis and David Hunter, here's to another 100!!!
8/17/20211 hour, 19 minutes, 26 seconds
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#99 Can Greece win the World Cup?

The boys chat NSW blues halves issues, the new-look RL World Cup, player bubble breaches and the situation in Myanmar. Enjoy!
7/28/202150 minutes, 55 seconds
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#98 Sam Walker's Moonwalking

The boys chat about everything in the wonderful world of rugby league, from Origin 3 predictions, where the teams are tracking for the finals, weird Sam Walker tactics, the best social media reactions and a whole lot more. So dig out your best sweat pants and hockey mask and enjoy!  
7/15/202153 minutes, 54 seconds
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#97 Xander doesn't talk Rugby Union!

In a TVT first, Xander neglects to throw in an erroneous union reference for the entire show following a close to ejaculatory admiration for the NSW State of Origin team's thumping win over Qld. The boys also chat a DJ's role in rugby league and take some big listener questions. So crack open a beer and enjoy some fun league chat. 
6/29/20211 hour, 12 minutes, 31 seconds
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#96 Is the crackdown dead?

Today on the show Big T, Mario and Xander debrief all of the action from State of Origin, ask if Qld can bounce back and chat about where the high shot crack down is at. Mario also takes a trip to the wrong children's conert, Xander turns up to the Gold Coast for no reason and T swears blind he didn't mean to enter a brothel in Newtown. We let the polygraph decide! Enjoy! Follow the show @VoluntaryTackle 
6/15/202139 minutes, 11 seconds
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#95 Big T Takes Charge

Finally TVT employs a competent host!!! Big T moves into his own studio and chats with Media Watch Mario and Jaaaarnis about all of the big topics in rugby league, such as State of Origin teams, the Canberra crisis and who may sneak into the eight and who will fall away. Plus we about the ongoing referee interpretations around high shots and so much more. Enjoy!
6/1/20211 hour, 10 minutes, 56 seconds
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TVT Rugby League Game Show !!!

Don't worry, we're still recording normal shows but we have now added a fun game show series to our thread too. So sit back and play along at home to answer some challenging questions, take im some quirky facts and recoil at some bad jokes. Thanks to David and Milan for playing on the first show.  If you would like to play, email us at [email protected]. *Questions exclude the PVL era - before the game died.
5/31/202146 minutes, 8 seconds
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#94 Was the round really THAT magical?

The lads chat mahic round fallout and discuss breast milk thickshakes.
5/18/202151 minutes, 23 seconds
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#93 Nathan Ross' pins and needles balls

Today on the show Aimon broadcasts live from the boot of his car and is joined by Xander and Mario to discuss Nathan Ross' numb groin, the proposed conference system, the rise of Sam Walker, rugby league hair style racism and much, much more. Please rate and comment on the show wherever you listen to the poddy and follow us @VoluntaryTackle on the socials.
5/5/20211 hour, 18 minutes, 50 seconds
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TVT Drunken Session Ft Angry Dead Bats

Aimon cracks open a new bottle of turps to rant about a major PVL conspiracy, the future for Matt Burton, sinister love songs, cranky dead bats and much more. WARNING: Aimon did not think he was as drunk as he was. Follow the show @VoluntaryTackle
4/20/20212 hours, 56 minutes, 30 seconds
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#92 Tommy Turbo's hamstring resurrection

Aimon, Xander and Mario chew the fat about plenty of big NRL news this episode, including the return of Manly and the Broncos, the sacking of John Morris, the cockiness of Penrith, the fall of the Roosters and a whole lot more. We also run our weekly rugby league trivia competition, reminisce about our favourite post-try celebrations, ask who is Jason Tamou and question the Storm's exploitation of the HIA.   Enjoy! Follow us @VoluntaryTackle
4/17/20211 hour, 28 minutes, 1 second
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#91 Expert Panel Session...and Aimon

Today we run a special panel edition of the show through Zoom to chat about many of the big topics in the NRL. Many thanks to David Hunter and Jarnis "Chris Leikvoll" Mateus for joining our usual crew, hope you all enjoy and please reach out to the show on gmail at [email protected] with any questions or comments. Enjoy!
4/5/20211 hour, 17 minutes, 8 seconds
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW w/ Terry Jessop.

The TVT team links up the phones with popular UK player manager Terry Jessop shortly after his arrival in Australia. Enjoy.
3/24/20215 minutes, 33 seconds
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#90 Boomer Aimon Under Siege

Today on the show we chat about some of the talking points from the weekend's games, the danger of head knocks, reflections on some of the rule changes, player multibet abuse, and we look forward to the tasty Teddy VS Latrell clash on Friday. We also chat about whether Finnish people are racist and dabble in some 90s trivia. Enjoy.
3/23/20211 hour, 19 minutes, 46 seconds
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#89 When Aimon met Hyper Thetic RL

The TVT team couldn't get their proverbial Mitch Pearce short kicking game together in the last week so we decided to invade another show instead! David Hunter is a legend who runs a unique sports show every rugby league fan should get their ears around. The sliding doors moments of league are examined from every angle and David is clearly super passionate about the game. In this episode we chat about what would have happened if a key moment in the 2010 NRL Grand Final had gone another way. Aimon's ADHD was acting up slightly, so apologies to all for taking the episode off track from time to time. Enjoy folks!
3/17/20211 hour, 20 minutes, 31 seconds
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#88 Super Happy Fantastic Rugby League Season Preview Spectacular

Mario, Xander and Aimon give all of their terrible takes regarding who will finish where in 2021 and we also discuss the merits of David Bowie playing an evil fantasy villain.   Enjoy.
3/1/20211 hour, 4 minutes, 59 seconds
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#87 "Why be a Dragons fan when you can burn your balls with candle wax"?

We're back from day release to talk sheer nonsense about the greatest game of all - Rugby League! We chat strange rule suggestions, Cam Smith rumours, the second team in Brisbane and Jaaarnis drops by to discuss why QAnon and Hook are a match made in heaven. Enjoy. PS, we missed you Voluntary Tacklers. PPS, sorry about the weird audio from Mario in the first segment, he was inadvertently stepping on his own larynx. 
2/20/20212 hours, 56 minutes, 30 seconds
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# 86 "Suaalii's first meeting with Asofa-Solomona will be a different ball game"

We chat "smart" football technology, what age should Suaalii debut and should Cameron Smith be made an immortal from next year. Plus we run our first 90s trivia session and Mario attempts a South African accent. Please follow the show on the social at @VoluntaryTackle Please rate and comment on the show wherever you listen to the pod and reach out to us with any questions, we'd love to hear from you. #ASKTVT.
12/6/202050 minutes, 18 seconds
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#85 "Parramatta cheated their way to a wooden spoon” - Mario

Today on TVT Xander and Aimon are joined by new permanent co-host Mario to give our take on all the ins and outs of State of Origin, Cameron Smith's controversial new book and which team used the Captain's Challenge the most effectively this year. Please subscribe to the show wherever you listen to your podcast and give us a rating and even a comment if you're feeling generous. Our social handle is @VoluntaryTackle
11/27/202044 minutes, 27 seconds
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#84 State of Origin Preview

We chat all the big issues leading into game one of the 2020 series including selection dramas, state allegiances, anthems and predictions.  We also give our take on the new NSW Blues song and ask whether or not it is okay to start make Sean Connery jokes yet. Thanks again to Media Watch Mario for joining us late in the match for some classic angry takes. Follow the show @Voluntarytackle on social.
11/2/20201 hour, 8 minutes, 15 seconds
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#83 Grand Final Edition with Dave Shillington

Today we give all of our thoughts for today's big game tonight between the Panthers and Storm, plus we chat with Roosters/Raiders royalty Dave Shillington and share our greatest GF moments. Follow us on Twitter @VoluntaryTackle Please rate and comment on the show on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to the show. David Barnhill.
10/25/20201 hour, 11 minutes, 4 seconds
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION - TVT's Guide to NRL Etiquette

This quick guide is a must listen for all rugby league fans to ensure a socially cohesive future for the game. We cover what not to do with penis tattoos, the do's and don't of rugby league themed weddings and why a hippo's ballsack may not neccesarily be the best way to achieve coaching glory. Enjoy! Follow us on the socials @VoluntaryTackle and please leave us a raitng and comment wherever you listen to the podcast.
10/17/20207 minutes, 12 seconds
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#82 Kyle Flanagan's Unfair Dismissal

Aimon and Xander chat the big preliminary final games, Kyle Flanagan on the outter at the Roosters, plus we chat with former referee Greg McCallum about how the rule chnages have been and pose some lofty questions to RL podcaster David Hunter.   PLUS a heap of jokes about Mario and Todd Carney.   Follow us on the socials @VoluntaryTackle 
10/16/20201 hour, 31 minutes, 4 seconds
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#81 The Pap is far from smeared

Today we rank our best players of the year, chat about the first round of finals, debate the merits of Kevin Walters taking over at Brisbane.  
10/5/20201 hour, 36 minutes, 52 seconds
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#80 How can you save fried chicken?

We ask if the Roosters are cooked for 2020, how to tackle racism in the game, GI's Origin comeback, Bellamy to Brisbane, plus we chat with the experts about Manly and the Tigers and a whole lot more. Follow us on Twitter @VoluntaryTackle 
9/27/20201 hour, 12 minutes, 25 seconds
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#79 TVT Drunken Sessions ft Mario & Yarrrnis

The spirits are flowing and so is the irreverence of Aimon and Xander in this rare drunken session involving health freak Xander. We chat NRL behavior breaches, what should constitute a sin bin, concussions, and to be honest, we can't remember what else happened. Now I need to go lay down and watch my stories. Night.   Follow us on Twitter @VoluntaryTackle
9/20/20201 hour, 28 minutes, 54 seconds
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#78 Cam Smith's Gold Coast handshake

Aimon and Xander strip down to thier novelty underwear to discuss the future of Cameron Smith, what's next for the Broncos and can anyone stop Penrith! Plus we are joined by Media Watch Mario to chat about Brad Parker's comedic concussions and a whole lot more. Follow us on Twitter @VoluntaryTackle 
8/31/20201 hour, 2 minutes, 26 seconds
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#77 Alfie Langer's COVID Cake

Aimon and Xander strap on the bio-suits for another week to chat about all of the fallout up at the Broncos over COVID breaches, Wayne Bennett's strange defence, Browny to the Warriors, plus we are joined by Media Watch Mario who tells us why Brisbane may be infecting themsleves intentionally. Hope you enjoy!
8/14/20201 hour, 14 minutes, 28 seconds
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#76 The Raiders' Huawei Round

Today on the show we provide our thoughts on the glorious indigenous round, SBW’s chances of going to the Dogs, the Broncos’ firming wooden spoon prospects, Freddy being completely off his chops, and Media Watch Mario stops by to give us his thoughts on how Des Hasler should be tortured.   Follow the show on Twitter @VoluntaryTackle
8/4/20201 hour, 1 minute, 59 seconds
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#75 Anthony Seibold's Afghan tour

We are back!   And we are somehow less PC than before.   On today's show we chat SBW's possible return, Siebold's next career move, fake neck injuries, and who we think will make the top 8.   Media Watch Mario also drops by to chat about the effectivness of Cliff Lyons' moustache.   Follow us on social via the handle @VoluntaryTackle .
7/26/20201 hour, 17 minutes, 41 seconds
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#74 Aiden Tolman's Clever Ruse

Aimon and Xander are back to chat the postponement of games, Benji's snub, Latrell's recovery and whether or not an arsonist should be the emblem of the second Brisbane team. Pluse a whole lot more. Follow the show on the social @VoluntaryTackle
6/15/202044 minutes, 48 seconds
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#73 Harold Shipman is a Raiders fan?

Today on the show Aimon and Xander discuss all of the action from round three, the success of the rule changes, what we think about fake crowd noise and how a convicted serial killer managed to smuggle himself into an NRL match.   Follow the show on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @VoluntaryTackle     
6/3/20201 hour, 26 minutes, 2 seconds
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#72 PVL's Hypercolour T-Shirt ft Luke Diamond Phillips

Aimon and Xander are finally back together in the studio where they are joined by NRL legend and former referee Luke Phillips to discuss the strike action over the last week, we also chat Cody Walker's Kung Fu fighting, Greg Inglis' goanna carve up and what we think PVL has done with the body of Todd Greenberg. Enjoy.   Please rate and comment on the show on Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening to the pod. Follow us on Twitter @VoluntaryTackle.
5/24/20201 hour, 15 minutes, 23 seconds
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#71 Drunken Sessions 3 ft The Biggest Tiger

Aimon shirks off drinking alone in the toilet with a mic for one night and invites The Biggest Tiger along to talk Rugby League. All of the major topics are covered, including new ways for the NRL to raise much needed cash, our love for Roy and HG, and why you should never purchase a book of poetry at the pub from a stranger. All views are our own.  Follow the show on social @VolutaryTackle  Listen to the show virtually anywhere - even scrawled on the back of toilet doorsin the written form.
5/18/20201 hour, 34 minutes, 41 seconds
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#70 PVL's Puppetry of the Penis

Aimon, Xander and Mario discuss the antii-vaxxer controversy, the reduction of two refs to just one, new rule changes, what the likely draw will look like, and, most importantly, what Ossie Ostrich is doing in retirement. Enjoy. Follow us on Twitter @VoluntaryTackle and heckle us on TikTok.
5/13/20201 hour, 3 minutes, 21 seconds
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#69 Drunken Sessions 2

Aimon hits the varnish and paint and rants about getting more little men into the game, Steve Menzies love of chicken shit and he delivers an important message for the NRL bashers in the media. Drink up! Follow us on social @VoluntaryTackle on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. (Our TikTok is now managed by Nathan Cleary).
5/3/202030 minutes, 44 seconds
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#68 Where was Ivan???

Today on the show we discuss the ongoing fallout of NRL player safety breaches and what the 2020 comp will look like when it finally kicks off.   We also make some bold predictions for the season ahead. Enjoy!
4/30/202053 minutes, 50 seconds
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#67 Drunken sessions...

Aimon, a mic, nothing else ... oh and some league.
4/22/202035 minutes, 33 seconds
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#66 What's so good about a full house?

Because Aimon is terribly unorganised, he allowed the last episode to run massively overtime, so here is part two of the last show you heard PLUS a quick chat with TVT favourite Charlie. Topics include the empty stadium conundrum and Quade Cooper's possible foray into league. Enjoy!
4/20/202058 minutes, 22 seconds
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#65 Cameron Smith's court martial

Today on the show we discuss the chances of resuming the comp by 28 May, what an abbreviated comp will look like, who should broadcast the game, and when the State of origin series should happen - PLUS a lot more. We also make more insinuations that Xander's dog is sexually attracted to him, and we are shocked to learn that Mario is partial to naked swims in the countryside - so long as his choocks aren't watching. Enjoy!  Please follow the show on social @VoluntaryTackle Please rate the show on Apple Podcasts. Please say something bad about Ray Hadley at least once a day.
4/18/20201 hour, 15 minutes, 48 seconds
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#64 The top 20 players in the NRL era (Part One)

Today The Voluntary Tackle proposes its top 20 players of the modern era. The episode is part one of the series, and our opinions are just that, just our opinions, but clearly we are 100% accurate. You can also hop on the socials and let us know who you feel the top 20 players are, we will happily read them out on our next show - handle @voluntarytackle Thanks for listening!
4/14/202019 minutes, 29 seconds
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#63 The NRL's Mission to Mars

WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS REFERENCES TO DOGS CAVORTING WITH PEANUT BUTTER. Today on the show Xander and Mario join Aimon to unpack all of the crazy plans the NRL is hatching to get the league started again this year, and we also chat about the many new ideas the NRL Innovation Committee has received and is considering for the remainder of 2020. So grab a warm VB, eat some leftover Burger Rings, rub your knees vigorously, and enjoy. Follow the show @VoluntaryTackle on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Also check out https://www.rugbyleagueisthewinner.com/ if you're a league fan and want a funny read about the greatest game of all.
4/6/20201 hour, 10 minutes, 45 seconds
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#62 When TVT met Scott Hill

Keeping the show company through this time of crisis is the legendary five eighth Scott Hill. He played 200 first grade games in Australia, including 177 of those for the Melbourne Storm from 1998 to 2006. Despite all of his success at the Storm, he described his brief stint at the Hunter Mariners as the most enjoyable year of his career. A fascinating chat with a truly underrated rugby league great. Enjoy. Follow the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram on the handle @VoluntaryTackle Please drop us a line anytime and ask us questions for the show on #ASKTVT Keep your chins up everyone and talk to you all soon.
4/1/202058 minutes, 16 seconds
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#61 Peter V'landys' Secret Ice Lair

Aimon and Xander examine the ashes of the greatest game of all and make plenty of jokes about Peter FitzSimons in the process. PS - Hang in there folks, the NRL will be back at some stage and we will be right there with you, jibbering about every issue affecting the game. Thanks for listening and keep your chins up, unlike a John Hopoate high tackle, this suspension will not last forever. Twitter - @VoluntaryTackle
3/25/202056 minutes, 7 seconds
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A coronavirus EMERGENCY broadcast

A special coronavirus show where Aimon and Xander discuss the prospect of an NRL shutdown.
3/15/202033 minutes, 41 seconds
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION: TVT meets Q&A

Aimon and Xander experiment with their first Q&A episode. They quickly become sidetracked by Ivan Milat, COVID-19 and Aimon's old man's driving habits, but there is definitely a bit of rugby league in there. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and facebook @VoluntaryTackle .... please ... Xander will do "favours". Enjoy. HOW GOOD IS LEAGUE!!!!! 
3/12/202039 minutes, 24 seconds
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#59 The Most Politicised Episode Ever

Today on the show, Aimon nurses a COVID-19-infected Xander through a busy poddy, where we chat with former Dragons star Nathan Blacklock, discuss the fallout over the NRL launch ad campaign, investigate what the various bids for a 2nd Brisbane team look like, and we give our predictions for four more teams in the 2020 season. Most importantly, we chat about the best way to stash stolen toilet paper.  Please follow the show on @VoluntaryTackle across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Get in touch with us on #ASKTVT and please rate and comment on the show on Apple podcasts to keep us going throughout the season. HOW GOOD IS LEAGUE!!!!!!        
3/8/20201 hour, 26 minutes, 5 seconds
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#58 Wayne Bennett's Hero's Journey

Today on the show we discuss all of the highlights from the massive Indigenous All Stars match last weekend, where Wayne Bennett will head after leaving Souths, and the prospects of how the Eels and Eagles will go in 2020. Please follow the show @VoluntaryTackle across Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Get in touch with us on #ASKTVT Rating the show on Apple Podcasts will earn you one wish from a Nepalese goblin. HOW GOOD IS LEAGUE!!!
2/26/20201 hour, 31 minutes, 22 seconds
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#57 Sorry Kids, You Can't Win Now

Today on the show Aimon and Xander discuss how we feel the NRL Nines went, Qld's controversial decision to ban tackling and finals for juniors, as well as the prospects of the Broncos and the Sharks in 2020, plus a whole lot more. Enjoy! Please follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @VoluntaryTackle We also promise to execute at least one of your mortal enemies if you leave a rating and comment on the show on Apple Podcasts, seriously, we'll do it. Not really - allegedly. HOW GOOD IS LEAGUE!!!!
2/19/20201 hour, 21 minutes
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#56 When TVT met John Skandalis

Today on the show Aimon chats with Magpies and Tigers legend John Skandalis. Skando discusses how he got involved with footy, the unorthodox motivational techniques of Tommy Raudonikis and how he initally handled the merger of the Magipies and Tigers back in 2000. Get involved and ask us questions on #ASKTVT Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Youtube @VoluntaryTackle Please rate and comment on the show on Apple Podcast to really help us out. Thanks for listening! HOW GOOD IS LEAGUE!!!!
2/12/202036 minutes, 18 seconds
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#55 Mitchell Pearce's Book of Quotes

Today on the show Aimon and Xander discuss the Tigers/Storm bizarre player swap deal, Anthony Mundine's odd medical advice, Kevin Walters' Origin future, and predictions for the Wests Tigers in 2020, plus a lot more random shit. The boys were dressed by Clarke Rubber. Catering provided by Red Rooster. Twitter: @VoluntaryTackle Please rate and comment on Apple Podcasts. 
2/4/202054 minutes, 39 seconds
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#54 Darius Boyd's Shit Sandwich

Today on the show we discuss the Penrith Panthers' chances in 2020, Robbo's Rugby gamble, Wests Tigers land Joey, and much, much more. Plus Xander explains the best way to murder a fish (but we're still not sure why?). Enjoy. Twitter @VoluntaryTackle
1/27/20201 hour, 2 minutes, 7 seconds
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#53 Brandy's neck rolls

yes yes yes 
1/9/20201 hour, 36 minutes, 21 seconds
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#52 SBW Versus China

In the final episode for 2019, TVT welcomes the mysterious Media Watch Mario to the show, joining Xander and Aimon as they chat about Wayne Bennett's Latrell Mitchell snub, SBW's battle with China, how we feel the Bulldogs will go in 2020, new rule changes, David Fifita's lack of punishment, and a whole lot more. Thanks to all of you who stuck by us this year, through the many poor jokes, defamation suits and endless victim blaming. See you all next year!   You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.   Please rate and comment on the show on Apple Podcasts to keep us going.
12/30/20191 hour, 36 minutes, 21 seconds
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When TVT met Robbie O'Davis (Bunker Replay)

We chat with Newcastle Knights legend Robbie O'Davis about how he got involved with playing rugby league, the famous 1997 Grand Final, his rugby league comeback and much more. Enjoy!
12/17/201959 minutes, 7 seconds
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#51 Bellyache's Big Career Switch

Aimon and Xander discuss where Bellamy will be after the Storm, the National Anthem controversy, the Roosters team of the decade, and how we feel the NZ Warriors will go next year. Plus at least several jokes that would be censored by the mainstream media. Enjoy!   Follow us on Twitter @VoluntaryTackle Please rate and comment on the show on Apple Podcasts.  
12/14/201957 minutes, 14 seconds
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#50 Mal Meninga's Brain Explosion

Aimon and Xander discuss the NRL rule changes coming into force next year, Mal Meninga's proposed rule changes which will never come into force next year, plus the Latrell Mitchell interview, Adelaide expansion prospects and much, much more.   Please rate and comment on the show on iTunes.   Please follow us on Twiitter @VoluntaryTackle   Please eat less cheese, thanks.
12/9/20191 hour, 18 minutes, 8 seconds
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#49 When TVT met Garry Jack

Today on the show we chat with Tigers legend Garry Jack about his highly succusseful career and thoughts on the greatest game of all - rugby league. Enjoy!
12/7/201954 minutes, 57 seconds
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#48 Latrell Mitchell's Secret Plan

Aimon and Xander discuss the latest in the Latrell Mitchell saga, where the NRL should expand to next, and we preview the 2020 season for the Dragons. All that and more on TVT. Enjoy.   Follow the show on Twitter @Voluntarytackle.
12/3/20191 hour, 13 minutes, 24 seconds
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#47 When TVT met Brett Kenny

TVT speaks with Parramatta Eels legend Brett Kenny about his career and thoughts on the modern game. What a champion this man is. Enjoy!
12/1/201959 minutes, 7 seconds
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#46 What's the Golden Point?

Aimon and Xander discuss proposed changes to Golden Point matches, Valentine Holmes returning to the NRL, where Semi Radradra will go in 2020, and we also introduce a brand new segment littered with poor jokes. Enjoy!
11/25/201939 minutes, 47 seconds
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#45 Cameron Smith’s Superannuation Package

Aimon and Xander chat about Cameron Smith's retirement plans, what cities should be added to the NRL, the Latrell Mitchell drama and answer plenty of listener questions. Enjoy!
11/21/201948 minutes, 20 seconds
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#44 SBW's Golden Handshake

Aimon and Xander discuss the rise of Tonga, SBW signing for Toronto, who will win the Golden Boot and how best to annoy the shit out of Russell Crowe. Enjoy.
11/16/20191 hour, 3 minutes, 31 seconds
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#43 Big T's Raiders

In a very special Grand Final edition of the show, Aimon is joined by Big T from Sports Best Friends and Shirley from Laverne and Shirley fame. We also chat with former referee Greg McCallum about what to expect on Sunday, discuss who will win, who will lose, and what pre-game entertainment should look like in the future. Aimon also tries unsuccessfully to minimise his overconfidence. Enjoy!
10/4/20191 hour, 22 minutes, 37 seconds
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION: The Unmentionables Awards

The Voluntary Tackle presents the most forgotten team of the last decade.    Sponsored by Shane Muspratt.
8/25/201912 minutes, 31 seconds
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#42 Mario's Netball Knees

We're back! TVT discusses the run home to the finals, why Anthony Seibold would make the perfect children's birthday entertainer. Plus chats with Charlie and Media Watch Mario, and a new Dally M points scoring system proposal. Enjoy.
8/22/20191 hour, 37 minutes, 40 seconds
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#41 Mitchell Pearce's Redemption?

Today on the show we chat with former Newcastle Knights icon Robbie O'Davis, as well as preview the big State of Origin Decider. Plus Aimon's thoughts on Mitch Pearce and my old man Charlie gives his two imperial penny's worth. Enjoy!
7/4/20191 hour, 47 minutes, 32 seconds
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#40 Jimmy Maloney’s Big Kahunas

Today on the show we preview the big State of Origin match tonight and hear from former NRL coach Matty Elliott. We also sit down with Aimon’s old man Charlie. Enjoy.
6/23/201955 minutes, 58 seconds
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#39 Cody Walker’s Missing Persons Report

Today on the show we speak with former NRL referee Greg McCallum and chat with a former South Sydney great, plus we break down the NSW Blues' performance and answer more of your questions.
6/12/20191 hour, 18 minutes, 23 seconds
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#38 Has Kevin got the Blues?

Today on a very special State of Origin edition of the TVT, we chat with Qld legend Dale "Rowdy" Shearer, comedian Rob Brown, and fellow podcaster (and Souths tragic) Pat Picante from Sports Best Friends. All the tough Origin questions are asked (not on this show but we suspect other podcasts have), and perhaps more importantly, we track down the whereabouts of Chip Jones. Enjoy!
6/2/20191 hour, 12 minutes, 25 seconds
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#37 Fergo's Booze Ban

We chat Cooper Cronk's retirement plan, Fergo's drunken ultimatum to Freddy, likely State of Origin teams, and an exclusive interview with former NRL hardman David Shillington. Plus plenty of off-colour jokes and predictions. Enjoy!
5/22/201946 minutes, 27 seconds
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#36 Gutho's Steaming Number Twos

We review all of the action (and fallout) from the Magic Round, have a chat with NRL legend Mark Geyer, and welcome back Laverne and Shirley for their take on all of the NRL's hot button topics. Plus plenty more borderline jokes, baffler questions and we also answer some of your Twitter questions for the very first time. Enjoy.
5/16/20191 hour, 2 minutes, 50 seconds
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#35 Latrell Mitchell's Masterclass

We chat about Mitchell's magic, Fergo's flips, Seibold's anxiety, Cam Smith's comeback and a whole lot more.
5/7/201959 minutes, 17 seconds
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#34 Israel Folau's Hell Party.

Today on the show we discuss all of the latest NRL topics including alternatives to the Golden Rule concept, Cam Smith's multiple records, plus a new segment which has very little to do with rugby league. Best enjoyed with a warm VB and some old pretzels.
4/13/201916 minutes, 39 seconds
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#33 Madge Maguire's Spittle

Aimon and Chip attempt to solve the huge casualty ward crisis, debate the merits of an old fashioned spray from the coach, important rule changes, plus a preview of the brand new podcast Grub Watch. All those things and heaps of poor jokes and non-PC banter. Hope to see you there, Hendrix is on harp tonight.
4/3/201946 minutes, 1 second
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#32 Greenberg's Relocation Wars.

Which teams should be punted and where should go? Also some interesting takes on how to handle concussions plus leaked video quandaries and multi madness. This all mixed in with some pretty questionable jokes. Enjoy!
3/27/201951 minutes, 57 seconds
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#31 Paul Gallen’s Threats.

Aimon welcomes back Chip after a week-long bender to chat about Paul Gallen’s threats to quit the Sharks, Cameron Smith’s demands to erase history, what surface should pave the SCG, plus plenty of NRL predictions ahead of the season launch and even more predictions about what felony Chip will commit next. Enjoy!
3/12/201939 minutes, 33 seconds
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#30 Where's Chip? Ft comic legend Rob Brown.

Today on the show Aimon investigates Chip's disappearance, questions the news NRL finals system, explores ways we can fix the sex tape issue, and interviews the bloody funny Aussie comedian Rob Brown. All that and plenty of stupidity and penis jokes for good measure.
3/7/201929 minutes, 56 seconds