EP#97: Are We Being Woo-Wood By The Oracle?

The team is back! After surviving a massive weekend of sports, Lee, Beccie B, and a incredibly "faded" Searley break down all the madness from the NRL’s Magic Round in Brisbane. From the Warriors' absolutely clinical demolition of the Broncos to the chaotic vibe on Caxton Street, Searley gives us the ultimate temperature check. Plus, the guys dive into a bizarre legal "high" being used on the sidelines, debate the controversial State of Origin lineups, and face the heartbreaking reality of up-and-coming NRL injuries. We also wrap up the latest in Super Rugby, celebrate a historic win for Auckland FC, look ahead to the Canadian GP, and Darcy from the office drops by to help us lock in this week’s TAB Mega Multi. Here are the show notes and description for Episode 97 of the George Sports Podcast, ready to go for Spotify! EP#97: Magic Round Madness, State of Origin Shocker & Inhalers in the Car Park?Description The team is back! After surviving a massive weekend of sports, Lee, Beccie B, and a incredibly "faded" Searley break down all the madness from the NRL’s Magic Round in Brisbane. From the Warriors' absolutely clinical demolition of the Broncos to the chaotic vibe on Caxton Street, Searley gives us the ultimate temperature check. Plus, the guys dive into a bizarre legal "high" being used on the sidelines, debate the controversial State of Origin lineups, and face the heartbreaking reality of up-and-coming NRL injuries. We also wrap up the latest in Super Rugby, celebrate a historic win for Auckland FC, look ahead to the Canadian GP, and Darcy from the office drops by to help us lock in this week’s TAB Mega Multi. Show Notes00:00 – Intro & The Magic Round Vibe Check Searley is fresh off the plane from Brisbane and running on absolute fumes. The atmosphere on Caxton Street: DJ booths, road closures, car park bars, and why it's the closest thing to Vegas for footy fans. The Weird Science of Sport: Searley explains the sideline trend of "sniffing salts" and why the team wants to try them live on the pod next week. 10:45 – Warriors Absolute Masterclass Breaking down the Warriors' massive 42-12 win over the Broncos at Suncorp. The physical dominance: How the Warriors completely shut down Reece Walsh and rattled Brisbane. The Heartbreak: Addressing Tohu Harris/Taine Tuaupiki and the devastating ACL injury update for Taniela Otukolo. The guys discuss the grueling mental and physical rehab journey ahead. Is Suncorp Stadium's turf to blame for the high injury count? 23:15 – State of Origin Squad Selection Shockers The Blues and Maroons squads have dropped! Pros and cons of Kalyn Ponga at fullback and the massive debut for Sam Walker at 7. The Controversy: Why did Brad Fittler snub Jackson Ford over his "inability to play on an edge"? Lee brings the cold, hard stats to prove Fittler completely wrong. Latrell Mitchell’s golf-induced injury: Did a YouTube golf series cost him a $30k Origin paycheck? 35:50 – Super Rugby & Football Fever Beccie B proudly gloats about the Hurricanes pounding the Auckland Blues (24-47). A wrap-up of the rest of the Super Rugby matches, including the Chiefs putting a clinic on the Highlanders and a tragic Achilles injury for Caleb Tangitau. A-League History: Huge congratulations to Auckland FC for their massive 3-0 win over Adelaide to secure a home final! The guys talk about the massive fan culture growing in Kiwi football. 44:20 – F1 Canadian GP Preview Beccie B gives us the lowdown on the upcoming Montreal race. Why this is a do-or-die moment for Mercedes' George Russell against Lewis Hamilton. McLaren’s power unit upgrades and what to expect from Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. 49:10 – The TAB Mega Multi Darcy from the office joins the studio to replace a benched Corbs after last week's multi went down. Will the boys play it safe or juice it up for a big payout? This Week's Multi: Auckland FC (Head-to-Head), Warriors (13+), George Russell (Podium), and the Cowboys (1-12).