Episode 33 and a 3rd The Equinoctial Convergence

Did King Arthur and his knights of the round table sweep into Camelot riding a mob of noble Kangaroos? The answer is no, at least if Kalyn Ponga was one of those Knights. Our heroes dissect the decision to say ‘no’ to Straya, whether it’s sensical, and whether punishment is indeed warranted. They then shake off the cobwebs with a spirited correction session, admitting to being human by unpacking a couple of ‘minor’ errors committed in the previous episode. All the nonsense aside, it’s the rare opportunity of an ‘Equinoctial Convergence,’ or ‘Sporting Equinox,’ as multiple codes come together for a super Saturday of sporting utopia. In a nutshell: Up the Lions. Carn the Wallabies. And Lord have mercy on the Roosters and Sharks. The spirit of the game is discussed, and exemplified by the deeds of the All Blacks in recognising the feats of 140 cap Wallaby James Slipper. Australia’s return to England, and the origins of the ‘DLS method’ are analysed, and the belief of Brisbane’s AFL team is forensically sussed out- will it be enough? Finally, the end of the road. We talk retirements in all their different forms, and highlight the poignant words of Demons star Angus Brayshaw at the Brownlow medal, and the emotional cockpit lingering of Daniel Ricciardo. The end comes in many forms, but it doesn’t make it any less the end. In the words of some smart motherf**ker: “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin Grappling”