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The 85s Poddy
by Dave & Smurf
Hosted by washed-up coaches Dave Hutchens and Nathan Lawrence, we’re joined by weekly guests to discuss the ins and outs and Auckland under 85kg footy on the official, un-official Auckland 85s Pod. It’s about the action on the field as much as the yarns off it.
Episodes
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Episode 75 - Finals Preview
Proudly sponsored by JW Projects, this week Logs and Smurf are joined by the mastermind coaches of both the Hustlers and Panthers. We review their semi-final victories and cover some of the highlights on and off the field so far. We dive into what is required to win on Saturday. Can the Panthers...
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Episode 74 - Semi Finals Preivew
Proudly brought to you by JW Projects, this week Hutch and Smurf preview the Semi Finals of the Auckland comp; Will the Panthers $hit the bed or will Super Coach rally the Old Boys troops? Can the Slugs make their maiden final or will the Hussies continue their roll? We also get accross the big...
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Episode 73 - Logs and Smurf Recap
Proudly sponsored by JW Project, this week Smurf and Logs chew the fat on the 85s competition so far. With the sad news of Waiheke pulling out from the competition, how has that shaken up the table? We preview this weekend's games and brainstorm on the future makeup of the Auckland competition.
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Episode 72 - Jason "Horse" Harris
Proudly sponsored by JW Projects, this week Logs and Hutch chat to Jason "Horse" Harris who is coming up to 15 years of 85s footy. We get the oil on why Supercoach has banned social media in Orakei, and what keeps him coming back year after year. We review the weekend games with the Hussies…
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Episode 71 - Rikki McGregor
Proudly brought to you by JW Projects, this week Log and Hutch are joined by the longest legs in 85s footy, Rikki McGregor. We get the inside oil on the Panthers and the start to their redemption season. We update the race for the Poddy M, and ask some burning questions; Will Super Coach kick the...
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Episode 70 - Nat Upchurch
Brought to you by JW Projects, this week on the 85s Poddy Dave and Smurf catch up with the king of the Waiheke aftermatch, Nat Upchurch. A stalwart of Waiheke rugby and the man responsible for the post-match aphrodisiacs on the rock. We cover the first 2 weeks of the comp, including the Pirates…
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Episode 69 - 2024 Season Preview
We're back! This week Hutch, Smurf and Logs jump into the 2024 season preview. Down to 9 teams but there's no shortage of oil as we get the comings and goings from each team. Is Jonny Neary about to return to the 85s fold? Is Rhys's dad next up on the pod? How many prezzy cards are flying around…
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Episode 68 - National Cup Preview
Proudly sponsored by Better Beer, this week Hutch and Smurf are joined on the final pod of the season by the two Skippers from the National Cup finalists - Jared Percival from the HSOB Light Bears and Matt O'Brien from the Takapuna Bombers. We see how their prep is going for the final, and what...
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Episode 67 - Brad Gordon
Proudly brought to you by Better Beer, this week Hutch and Smurf are joined by HSOB Light Bear’s flanker,and former Squid, Brad Gordon. We get the intel on 85s footy in the South Island as they get ready for their big trip to Auckland to take on Grammar TEC. We preview both semis; Can the Bombers...
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Episode 66 - Matt Fowler
*This episode of the podcast deals with topics that some people may find difficult to process. If you are worried about your or someone else's mental health, the best place to get help is your GP or local mental health provider. Please see the bottom of the description for other available...
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Episode 65 - Dante Mitchell
Proudly supported by Better Beer, this week Hutch and Smurf are joined by Takapuna Bombers Specialist Bench and Recruiter, Dante Mitchell. We talk the going ons in the Harbour comp, including winning back to back championships, and the "Endless Possibilities" that start after a few sips of brown...
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Episode 64 - 2023 Final Preview
Proudly sponsored by Better Beer, this week Hutch and Smurf host Logan and Eamon from the Panthers and Hustlers as we preview the final. We get the low down on the semi final clashes, and how prep has started for Finals Week.
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Episode 63 - Semi Finals Preview
Proudly sponsored by Better Beer, this week Hutch and Smurf are joined by Logs to preview the business end of the season. Can the Lizards break the Semi-Final curse, and will Super Coach be able to get past security to watch the Old Boys?
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Episode 62 - Racehorse Rance
Proudly sponsored by Better Beer, this week Hutch and Smurf chat with Hussies Speedster Tom Racehorse Rance. He chats about his time with the Bushies in National Cup, and now the Hussies up in the Super City. Finally we learn the origins of the famous Cowboy hat, and preview the final round. Is...
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Episode 61 - Super Coach
Proudly sponsored by Better Beer, this week Hutch and Smurf are joined by "Super Coach" Bruce West. He covers off his coaching journey that has led him to re-uniting with the Gows at Grammar TEC. He lifts the lid on Prezzy Card Gate, and shares his thoughts on the 85s grade. We then preview the...
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Episode 60 - Mase Hughes
Proudly sponsored by Better Beer, this week Hutch and Smurf are joined by the Waiheke Pirates playmaker Mase Hughes. We hear about what has been going down on the rock, as well as his footy journey that has lead him to play with two of rugby icons in Stephen Donald and James Mclelvie. We catch up...
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Episode 59 - Mid Season Review
Proudly sponsored by Better Beer, this week Hutch and Smurf are joined by Gulls head coach Logan O'Connell to chew the fat over the season so far, and the upcoming rep season. We also chat through the chances of your team making semi's, the DC's heading for a merger, and which team has the best...
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Episode 58 - Liam Nicholson
Brought to you by Better Beer, this week Dave and Smurf are joined by Legends prop Liam Nicholson who is on cloud 9 after tipping over the reigning premier Debts on the weekend. He gives us a detailed account of the big game, and their new 55 metre penalty kicking lock who is putting ill...
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Episode 57 - Warwick Lahmert
This week Hutch and Smurf are joined by former NZ and England 7's representative, and current New Plymouth Old Boys Half Pints Hooker, Wizz Lahmert. Wizz gives a great account of his rugby history from being told he was too small to play 1st XV, to winning the IRB sevens circuit at Twickenham. We...
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Episode 56 - Alex Rafferty
This week Hutch chats to Eden Lizard’s Irish recruit Alex Rafferty, we get an insight into how 85kg rugby compares with back in Dublin as well as the big decision to choose the Lizards over Hutch's Squids. The boys then preview the upcoming week with some spicy encounters; Can the Slugs take the...
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Episode 55 - George Manning
This week on the Pod, Hutch and Logs are joined by NZ Feijoa eating champion and Manager of the Bombers George Manning. He gives us the inside word on Bombers season, and how Rosco has become a focal point of the team. The boys then answer some of the big questions; How much rugby gear can you…
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Episode 54 - Matt McCormack
This week Hutch and Logs chat with the Debt’s Head of Social Committee Matt McCormack. He talks through his involvement with the Debts, including how he coped looking after silverware for the first time last year. He gives an update on the Shoey success as well lighting a few fires under the...
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Episode 53 - Theo Gow
Brought to you by Better Beer, this week Hutch is joined by one of the characters of Auckland 85s - the Prince of Ponsonby and 2023 GTEC Old Boys skipper Theo Gow. Theo talks through his 6-7 years in the grade, the glory years with the Gulls, and rebuilding the Old boys in 2023 with Super Coach....
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Episode 52 - Scott Day
Brought to you by Better Beer, this week Smurf and Hutch are joined by Scott Day one of the masterminds of the "Sly Foxes" - the new U85 National cup team from the Thames Valley. He gives us the oil on the state of footy in the Valley, and their journey getting a National Cup Team together. We...
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Episode 51 - Brodyn Bevan
Brought to you by Better Beer, this week Smurf and Hutch are joined by Pakuranga Stalwart player/coach Brodyn Bevan. We find out more about his journey from 85s, to Prems, back as a Coach, but also a player nearing 100 caps. He lifts the lid on how the Panthers manage to sneak those close wins…
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Episode 50 - The Slugs
This week, Hutch and Logs check-in with the new kids on the block, The Varsity Slugs. Their two head coaches, Jack and Sam, talk through how the Slugs evolved from a dusty Sunday in Dunedin to having a roster 50 players deep. We go round the grounds to see who stood out in round 1, before...
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Episode 49 - 2023 Season Preview
We're back! Brought to you by Better Beer, this week Smurf and Hutch are joined by 2022 Gulls head coach Logan O'Connell to preview the up and coming 85s Season. We dive into the big questions; Are Pakuranga the team to beat this year? Has James Oliver finally gone on his OE? And with a new Super...
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Episode 48 - National Cup Final Preview (Jack, Wilson, Sam)
This week Smurf and Hutch preview the National Cup final and are joined by both captains - Jack Laity from the Debts, and Wilson Driver from the Bushies. We also hear from Sam Kruetzer from NZR who has been involved with all the planning and admin side of the competition, who lets us know what is...
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Episode 47 - Lee Ter Huurne
This week Dave and Smurf are joined by Counties and Karaka 85's stalwart Lee Ter Huurne. We get an insight into Counties 85s and also the Karaka run to semi finals of the National Cup. Lee explains how the Razzlers have been the stepping stone to the NPC for a few players, and shares some good…
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Episode 46 - Auckland Finals Preview with Ben and Guy
This week Hutch and Smurf are joined by management from our finalists. Guy from the Debts and Ben from the Hustlers. We find out from them what were the keys to getting to then final and how they think the game will play out. Do the Debts have champagne on ice already, and can the Hussies find...
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Episode 45 - Ryan Gulbransen
This week Hutch and Smurf are joined by Hamilton Marist coach RG, a passionate advocate for 85s in the Waikato. We find out how he got involved, his journey, and get the inside oil on the Waikato teams ahead of the Pikeys and Bombers travelling down SH1. We preview the championship semi-finals…
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Episode 44 - Shaun Oliver
This week Hutch and Smurf are joined by backs coach of the Legends, Shaun Oliver. We find out more about the Legends 2022 season and how he got back into rugby after a few years off. We also find out more around the mystery - ‘where is Big Jim?’ We preview the last round robin games of the year....
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Episode 43 - Smurf
This week Smurf and Hutch get into the details of Smurf's big banner win in the Naki. We then go through the maths on who can make finals footy and cover the recent National Cup results and upcoming fixtures. Finally, we discuss the big questions; Is it ok for Management to shower nude with...
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Episode 42 - Stu Tudor
This week Hutch is joined by Stu Tudor from the Eden Lizards as they celebrate there 50 year Jubilee this weekend. We get an insight into what weight restricted looked like in the 70's and too where we are now in the grade from a true legend of 85's.
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Episode 41 - Nick Laracy
This week Hutch and Smurf are joined by the "King" of the Taniwhas Nick Laracy. We get the low down on the rise from outcasts to the top team at GTec as they hunt a Finals Footy spot. Smurf lifts the lid on the magic number to make Semi Finals as we preview some must win games coming up this...
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Episode 40 - Logan Kinnear
This week Hutch and Smurf are joined by Pakuranga stalwart Logan Kinnear as he embarks on his 150th Game this weekend. We get the oil on what is happening at the Panthers to have them sniffing around a Semi Final spot for the first time, and the secret post match beverage that lads can tuck into...
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Episode 39 - Jared Martinovich
This week Hutch and Smurf are joined by one of the hardest hitters in the grade Jared Martinovich or "Stacey McStacey" we discuss he rugby journey from struggling to put on weight to taking up afternoon jogging to stay under for Saturdays. He gives us the inside word on why the debts are running...
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Episode 38 - Josh Fisiiahi
This week Hutch chews the fat with Big Josh coach of the MOB, we get the down low on those new jerseys and how the Marist club is transitioning guys into Premier rugby from 85s. We cover the "Magic Round" at Colin Maiden and preview another big round of 85s footy with some tasty encounters!
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Episode 37 - Mike Hester
This week Hutch and Smurf are joined by Mike Hester from NZR to discuss the big news around the National Cup Final and other developments in the grade. We see how far off the "85 to survive" Netflix series is and work through results both locally and nationally before previewing the Auckland 85s...
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Episode 36 - James McKelvie
This week Hutch and Smurf are joined by ex Squid now Waiheke Pirate James Mckelvie, we find out what living on the rock is like and his journey through 85s including how to drop 25kgs over summer. We catch up on last weeks games including the shield changing hands and the return of the triple…
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Episode 35 - Xavier McCluskey
This week Hutch is solo with Raiders winger Xavier McCluskey, we touch on the last minute win over the Bombers and the last second loss in the Shooey. Xavier also explains the challenges with hosting a court session with a flat inspection the next day. We go round the grounds and pick some…
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Episode 34 - George Witana
This week Hutch and Smurf chat to George Witana from the new Rifles Bombers team, we find out how they put the team together, as well as some "admin" learnings off the field. We go around the grounds and catch up on the infamous "Whas Wags" pre game winery tour and humbling of the Pikeys by Eden.
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Episode 33 - Freddie Cashmore
This week Rhodders and Hutch catch up with the new kids on the block as Freddie Cashmore from the Ponsonby Pikeys gives us an insight into the newest team into the Auckland 85s Grade. It's clear the Pikeys aren't here to take part they are here to take over and not afraid to step on a few toes in...
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Episode 32 - 2022 Season Preview
This week Hutch and Smurf preview the teams for the year, and cover some of the burning questions...Who are the new kids on the block? Is a bird bath still ok at a Courty? The boys then make some predictions for the year and have a crack at finding some winners in week 1.
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Episode 31 - AJ & Wheels
This week the lads are joined from the deep south by pioneers of the Carisbrook Bush Pigs, Manager AJ and Coach Wheels. We discuss how they managed to get started creating 85s in Otago and building a culture within the mighty Bush Pigs and how their campaign is going. We review the previous…
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Episode 30 - Scott Waldrom
This week Dave and Smurf are joined by ex All Black Scott Waldrom, we focus on his involvement in the club game and his journey to playing 85s for Avalon and plenty of yarns along the way. We preview the upcoming rounds of the national cup and get the inside oil on the teams involved
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Episode 29 - Auckland Final Preview
This week the boys are joined by Corka and AI the skips from the Debt Collectors and Squids as we preview the upcoming final at Colin Maiden, we talk through the prep, the players and most importantly what Sunday may bring for each team.
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Episode 28 - Dezzy Larsen
This week Smurf is joined by special guest hosts James Hackett and Jamie Whalley as we host Dezzy Larsen who is running the cutter with the Debt Collectors. We preview the upcoming Semi Finals while debating the big issues like does Drum N Bass fizz you up pre game or do you prefer a few lyrics…
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Episode 27 - Ben Kara
This week the boys are joined by Waiheke skip Ben Kara, he gives us an insight into footy on the island, and Waiheke's entry back into the grade and behind the scenes look at the best footy day out in Auckland from "The Rock". We keep up to date with latest results as we head into the final round...
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Episode 26 - Jonny Neary
This week the boys catch up with Jon Neary, ex Squids player and now Legends Coach. We get to know his rugby journey from Prems to 85s and back again, get some tips on shredding for 85s and differences between the grades. The usual review and preview of the week, and we discuss 85s Wrestlemania,...
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Hosted by washed-up coaches Dave Hutchens and Nathan Lawrence, we’re joined by weekly guests to discuss the ins and outs and Auckland under 85kg footy on the official, un-official Auckland 85s Pod. It’s about the action on the field as much as the yarns off it.
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Hosted by washed-up coaches Dave Hutchens and Nathan Lawrence, we’re joined by weekly guests to discuss the ins and outs and Auckland under 85kg footy on the official, un-official Auckland 85s Pod. It’s about the action on the field as much as the yarns off it.
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