Episode 27 | "Grow some balls and admit you withdrew from the World Cup because of pressure from the NRL"

Welcome to Episode #27 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 04:18 - The Panel blow up after the Kangaroos and Kiwis withdraw from RLWC2021 // Suggestions on a way forward after players vent their frustration // Aussie and NZ players to turn out for Tier 2 nations . Around the Grounds with The Sideline Story: 32:49 - English Super League round 15 wrap-up // more postponements due to COVID 36:34 - ESL signing news and rumours . The Sideline Story's Round 19 NRL Recap (+ "The Sideline Story M's" 321s): 39:32 - The Panel's tips update 40:12 - Raiders def Eels // Game of the year contender with a very controversial ending 50:11 - Roosters def Knights // Easts leave it late with a Teddy masterclass 54:32 - Storm def Cowboys // Can Melbourne surpass 19 wins in a row? 59:22 - Rabbitohs def Warriors // RTS prematurely leaves the Warriors 1:07:35 - Sea Eagles def Tigers // Should Aloiai have been sent off for his cannonball tackle? 1:15:16 - Panthers def Broncos // Panthers no good without Cleary and Koroisau? // Should Flegler have been sent off? // Koroisau in hot water 1:21:32 - Titans def Dragons // Dragons to drop out of top eight 1:24:58 - Sharks def Bulldogs // Same old story for the Dogs' woes // Dale Finucane signs with Cronulla for 4 years 1:31:34 - Rapid fire tips: Round 20 . The Sideline Story's Bunker Review (brought to you by Rusty Penny Brewing Co): 1:34:55 - IG fan poll results (from Ep#26 Bunker Review) // Clarkie walks us through his 40-metre winning conversion kick 1:43:30 - Bunker Review Topic #1: Are sport stars overpaid? 1:47:09 - Bunker Review Topic #2: Thoughts on relocating/merging clubs for expansion? 1:53:05 - Bunker Review Topic #3: Are NRL clubs finally adjusting to the new rules? // Is Vossy a better analyser of the game than PK? . FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS: Facebook: @thesidelinestoryrlpodcast Instagram: @thesidelinestoryrlpodcast . Hosted by Daniel Tassone, Nicholas Guild & Ryan Clarke. 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.