Episode 26 | "Now that State of Origin is out of the way, the pinnacle of rugby league can commence"

Welcome to Episode #26 of The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast "the platform for all rugby league identities to voice their journey; their sideline story" . Click the master link to listen on various podcast platforms, follow us on our socials, or view our sponsors: https://linktr.ee/thesidelinestoryrlpodcast . TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - The Sideline Story Ethos + Introduction + Ep Overview 04:15 - State of Origin 2021 is won by NSW Blues 2-1! 05:25 - QLD Maroons Game III player ratings // Who was QLD's best player overall? 16:20 - NSW Blues Game III player ratings // Was Teddy the real problem for NSW's attack? 32:35 - RLWC 2021 confirmed to go ahead in England as scheduled! // Tass blows up over Kangaroos commitment  . Around the Grounds with The Sideline Story: 40:42 - Challenge Cup Final decided // English Super League 'catch-up' wrap-up // Plenty of signings and rumours . The Sideline Story's Round 18 NRL Recap (+ "The Sideline Story M's" 321s): 48:46 - The Panel's tips update // Which rookie would you sign: Walsh, Sloan or Savage? 53:30 - Eels def Titans 56:47 - Sea Eagles def Dragons 1:01:56 - Roosters def Cowboys 1:07:35 - Raiders def Sharks 1:11:33 - Storm def Knights 1:15:53 - Panthers def Warriors 1:19:56 - Tigers def Broncos 1:24:12 - Rabbitohs def Bulldogs // Tass and Clarkie blow-up over the penalty count 1:34:18 - Rapid fire tips for Rd19 . The Sideline Story's Bunker Review (brought to you by Rusty Penny Brewing Co): 1:39:11 - IG fan poll results (from Ep#25 Bunker Review) 1:43:38 - Bunker Review Topic #1: Which club would you support if your favourite one was eradicated tomorrow, and why? 1:47:20 - Bunker Review Topic #2: Expanding the NRL competition in 2023 and 2027 to 18 clubs . FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS: Facebook: @thesidelinestoryrlpodcast Instagram: @thesidelinestoryrlpodcast . Proudly sponsored by The Rusty Penny Brewing Co. Podcast mixed by Daniel Tassone using Garageband. Podcast distributed to all major listening apps using Anchor. Music credit for this episode: 'Lockdown' (royalty free) [prod. by Pold and Baribal] via Youtube Audio Library. Introduction credit to the National Rugby League (NRL) . Logo designed by Tahlia Zaccomer © The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast, 2021.