Episode 40: All Bark No Bite (NRL Round 18)

The Bulldogs came out barking — but the Broncos bit back harder.   In this episode, the Thoroughbreds dive into the emotional and on-field highs and lows of Brisbane’s comeback win over the Bulldogs. From a flat first half to a fired-up second, the boys reflect on a gritty performance, key plays, and the steady influence of Billy Walters through the middle.   There’s a heartfelt moment as the crew acknowledges the loss of Cameron Munster’s father and the impact it has had on the footy community. Then it’s straight into the game review — the stats, the shifts, the refereeing calls, and the defensive grit that turned the match around.   We also look ahead to Origin, injury concerns, and how this Broncos side is evolving with resilience and raw belief. Add in some quality banter, fan shoutouts, and community vibes — and it’s another week in the life of a Broncos tragic.   [email protected]   00:00 - Introduction and Initial Banter We start the episode by sending our thoughts and well wishes to Cameron Munster and his immediate family after the passing of his father. Ringer is a bit crook but he is determined to truck nut in honor of the effort the team put in on the weekend.   05:22 - Round 18 Game Review: Bulldogs vs Broncos We discuss the win over the Bulldogs, and all of the emotions that came with chasing down an 18-0 deficit.   01:16:02 - Man of the Match & Player Highlights Britto announces the Thoroughbred Man of the Match as voted by the listeners, his pick for Man of the Match, and we discuss all things stats.   01:34:35 - Gronk & Thoroughbred Hotline Gronk is excited about a new signing in the North, and he also does a Thoroughbred Hotline this week.   01:42:36 - Look Ahead To The Week Ahead We review the Casualty Ward and Judiciary for the Broncos as we prepare to take on the Titans in Round 19.   01:49:58 - Tipping, Accountability & Bets A review of the Round 18 Tips and SuperCoach. Still no luck in the Best Bets for the Bronco. The Road To A Million got nowhere near coming off but it's all for fun and not for the rent.   01:54:14- Wrap Up Before We Wrap Up Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction & Initial Banter(00:05:22) - Round 18 Game Review: Bulldogs vs Broncos(01:16:02) - Man of the Match & Player Highlights(01:34:35) - Gronk & Thoroughbred Hotline(01:42:36) - Look Ahead To The Week Ahead(01:49:58) - Tipping, Accountability & Bets(01:54:14) - Wrap Up Before We Wrap Up(02:03:33) - Outro