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The League Scene
by AJ Lucantonio
The League Scene is a weekly look at the NRL. AJ Lucantonio will be joined by Rhys Sullivan to look at the games of the week, the latest news and looking at the lower grades and the potential stars before concluding with our LOLCOW of the Week!One on One with AJ began in 2023 with AJ talking with the stars of the past and current faces in NRL media. This podcast is a one stop shop for Rugby League historians and lovers. If you have any inquiries - contact at [email protected] or AJ Lucantonio on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Episodes
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NRL Grand Final Review - Roosters Claim Premiership Victory!
AJ is very very happy after the Roosters premiership victory over the Newcastle Knights. Whilst yes, he is happy, Rhys has to keep him in his box and analyse the game fairly after a terrific showing of bravery from the Knights. We also have a big preview of the World Cup squads and recap what an...
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NRL Preliminary Finals Review - Cleary Down as Stage Set!
We're back to review the NRL's penultimate round of finals footy as the Roosters and Knights win through to the Grand Final. Also this week we debate the merits of a hip-drop tackle, what is it and how can the NRL best address it. We review the carnage of both prelims and look at the big picture!
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NRL Finals Week 2 Review - Carnage at Eden as Klein Dropped!
AJ and Rhys are back to recap a chaotic second week of the finals. AJ is in a boyant mood after the Roosters big win over the Sharks at Allianz Stadium. In more ways than one he is also armed with stats over the Roosters crowds. We analyse the Sharks season and debate whether it was a success.…
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NRL Finals Week 1 Review - From Eight to Six !
AJ and Rhys recap a huge week as the NRL finals series gets underway in earnest. We unpack all the major news stories as the Eels weigh up what to do with the Josh Addo-Carr affair, we also unpack the other major news stories as Jack Bostock pauses negotiations. The boys pivot, praising the…
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NRL Round 27 Review! The Stage is Set!
AJ and Rhys return for another week of regular season action. There is a lot to dissect this weekend as there are several issues in the game that need to be discussed on the eve of the finals series. The boys look at their own sides as AJ shows he can be nice to Egan Butcher despite his…
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NRL Round 26 Review - Cronulla Implode as Wahs Rise!
AJ and Rhys are along to bring you a drama charged week of rugby league. The boys pay tribute to Jai Arrow who gets to achieve his 100th game milestone this weekend. We also debate the Broncos season review despite players not being consulted. AJ unloads on critics of Jarome Luai jetting off to...
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NRL Round 25 Review - Stumbles on Premiership Avenue!
AJ and Rhys are back to look at a chaotic third-last round of the 2026 season. We debate the top stories with Joey Manu becoming PNG Chief 007, we also look at Hudson Young's big incoming decision with an impending tour of PNG on the horizon. This week saw plenty of thrills and spills with…
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NRL Round 24 Review - We Have New Leaders!
AJ and Rhys return to recap Round 24 of the NRL season as there is a lot that needs to be told as we head into the penultimate rounds of the premiership season. There is a lot of news to talk through plus plenty of onfield action as the Roosters rise to the top of the ladder with an impressive…
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NRL Round 23 Review - Bizza to PNG and Horsburgh's Brain Snap!
AJ and Rhys are back to review a chaotic first week of the NRL Indigenous Celebrations. We kick off with the big news, Brian To'o to PNG, Perth's salary cap concessions and other major talking points from the weekend. We also have the game reviews with every team discussed in depth!
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NRL Round 22 Review - Daley GONE! Roosters hit 80 !
It's safe to say this one has been one that most podcast listeners have been excited about. How cocky will AJ be after his beloved Roosters put 80 on the Cowboys. Rhys quickly puts him in his place as they recap the Round that was. We analyse Laurie Daley's departure from the role and NRL...
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NRL Round 21 Review - Doueihi UNPACKED as Cronulla Emerge!
AJ and Rhys unpack a busy week of the NRL as Adam Doueihi walks out then walks back into the Tigers in a crazy week of controversy that always seems to follow the joint venture. We also review the round in our own unique way PLUS we deep dive the NRLW and Super League before awarding our LOLCOW…
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NRL Round 20 Review - The Business End Starts Now!
AJ and Rhys recap a busy week in the NRL. We recap the big contract news, Dean Young's appointment and every tidbit of drama to come out of the weekend games. Any officiating discussion, game chat and coaches still forgetting how to use the bench in 2026 are on the topic minds of our hosts…
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NRL Round 19 + Origin III Review! - Luai Departs & Tupou Hits 300!
AJ and Rhys return to go through a shortened Round 19 of the NRL season and recap the carnage of Origin III. On the program this week, the boys recap a huge win for the NRL with the TV deal set to make the game richer, and players wealthier. We also unpack the big talking points of the round and...
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NRL Round 18 Review - How to fix the Tigers Redzone Attack!
AJ and Rhys return to go through a shortened Round 18 of the NRL season. On the program this week, the boys recap a huge win for the NRL with the TV deal set to make the game richer, and players wealthier. We also unpack wins for Penrith, St George Illawarra, Cronulla, Parramatta and Newcastle…
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NRL Round 17 Review - The Good, Bad, Epic and Ugly!
AJ and Rhys recap a bizarre week of NRL action as we honour Beanies for Brain Cancer Round. We unpack the NSW and QLD Origin sides, plus go through the major top stories including Josiah Karapani's drunken driving and mid-season signings. The boys also recap a chaotic weekend on the field, some...
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NRL Round 16 + Origin II Review - Post Origin Carnage!
AJ and Rhys recap a chaotic Round 16 and Origin II. We recap all the big stories in the world of rugby league, with all the big talking points from the round of footy. On the poddy this week, we discuss the Knights escape from St George, the Dolphins show their class against the Tigers. A huge...
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NRL Round 15 Review - Origin Period Sees Gambles Backfire!
AJ is finally joined by Rhys for the first time in five weeks to recap a split round of rugby league. We tackle the big story of Ashley Klein's gambling debts and tackle the round of footy in it's entirety. Plenty of huge issues such as Brisbane's collapse, the rise of the Dolphins, the Raiders...
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NRL Round 14 Review - Damming Assessment on Title Chances
AJ takes advantage of a solo hosting show to make his case against Brisbane claiming back-to-back premierships without Rhys knowing. Also, he reviews the Origin sides but we will leave the preview of that match until next week ! Every game gets looked at in a much faster way than with two people...
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NRL Round 13 Review + Origin I Review - The Games are Getting Closer...
AJ and James review the week that was in rugby league, we dissect the major news of the weekend and analyse the carnage of the post Origin weekend of footy. The games are getting closer so as much as we tend to critique the state of the game, margins are getting closer after weeks of blowouts....
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NRL Round 12 Review + Origin I Preview
AJ is once again joined by James Robertson to review the week that was in rugby league. We break down the sad news of Jai Arrow's MND Diagnosis and think of the best way to honour his legendary career. We also deep dive Andrew Abdo's tenure as NRL CEO and will PVL become our NRL overload? Also on...
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NRL Magic Round Review: Are the Blowouts a Concern?
AJ is joined by guest co-host James Robertson who you may have heard in his work with the BarTV team on their coverage of the NSWRL major competitions. We work through the announced Origin teams, breakdown the sudden news of Ivan Cleary's resignation from the end of the 2027 season. Plus we deep...
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One-on-One with AJ: Alan Shortall - Former NRL Referee
AJ sits down with former NRL referee and offficiating coach Alan Shortall. A decorated official in the NRL since the mid-2000's, refereeing in over 200 NRL matches as a middle referee. He's also been a touch judge and a video referee as well as spending time in the NRL Bunker. Now he's working…
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NRL Round 10 Review - Teams riding the Wave as we predict our QLD Team
AJ and Rhys return to recap a big week of rugby league. There's a lot of big news with major ramifications for the game. We analyse the Perth conundrum, contract news involving Metcalf and Shibasaki and reveal our QLD squad for Origin I. We also analyse the full round of rugby league in the NRL.
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NRL Round 9 Review: Major Injury News + Plenty of Drama!
AJ and Rhys are back to recap plenty of news in our great humble game of rugby league. We also have NINE games to recap this weekend so plenty to go through. On the news segment we dissect Luai to PNG, Craig Bellamy's health diagnosis, Daniel Saifiti's medical retirement and the huge scare for...
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NRL ANZAC Round Review - WTF is Going Wrong in Melbourne
AJ and Rhys review a chaotic ANZAC Round full of high scorelines, minimal defence and a lot of questions raised at clubs and their performances. We also breakdown the Jarome Luai talks with PNG Chiefs and all the major NRL news as well as a look ahead to the Women's State of Origin series which...
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NRL Round 7 Review - Flanagan OUT! Carnage Galore!
AJ is rejoined by Rhys this week to review a chaotic week in the NRL. We recap Shane Flanagan's sacking and the carnage of their board in-fighting! We also have a chaotic recap of the week that was !
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NRL Round 6 Review - What is a Disruptor... AGAIN!
AJ is left with the keys to the building and rips into the NRL for their 'interpretations' on the disruptor rule after a disrupted weekend full of controversy. He also debates all the big talking points and it's even better with his takes aired unchallenged, no we're not Sky After Dark and go...
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NRL Round 5 Review - Flanno on the Hot Seat!
AJ and Rhys review the chaotic week of Round 5 in the NRL and we debate the big issues in the game of rugby league. We look at the big news surrounding salary cap dispensation and the potential further expansion to 20 teams in the NRL. It has been a massive week of games and storylines. We also...
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NRL Round 4 Review - SEIBOLD OUT !
AJ and Rhys review the chaotic week of Round 4 in the NRL and we debate the big issues in the game of rugby league. We look at the big news surrounding Seibold's sacking, Kieran Foran's arrival, Willie Peters arrival in PNG, signing drama and the sad news of Tui Kamikamica's stroke. We also…
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NRL Round 3 Review - Sharks and Roosters Stumbles?
AJ and Rhys review the chaotic week of Round 3 in the NRL and we debate the big issues in the game of rugby league. We look at the big news surrounding Dally M judging, Marata Niukore's extension and J'Maine Hopgood's season ending ACL. We also debate the big issues in the game with game reviews...
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NRL Round 2 Review - Seibold and Payten on Hot Seat !
AJ and Rhys review the chaotic week of Round 2 in the NRL and we debate the big issues in the game of rugby league. We look at the big news surrounding Bulldogs centre Bronson Xerri amid his contract fiasco as well as debate the rapid rise of the ruck infringement in 2026. We have our regular...
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NRL Round 1 Review - When is too early to Panic !
AJ and Rhys review the remaining matches of Round 1 and we debate the big issues in the game of rugby league. We look at the big Zac Lomax news + Will Warbrick heading to the Warriors. The boys also cope with their team's respective losses to kickstart season 2026. We have our regular segments…
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NRL in Vegas Review
AJ and Rhys are back to review the opening two clashes of the NRL season plus there's a lot of other things happening in our game. On the show today - Lomax latest, Mitch Barnett release, Manly locking out the general public and Daine Laurie's police mixup - Newcastle's big opening day statement…
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NRL 2026 Season Preview
The lads are back in town for another year. AJ and Rhys preview what promises to be the biggest season ever. We look at every team’s prospects this year with some shocks about what is on the way for your team. As always, these podcasts are fun to watch at season’s end when we’re wrong or…
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NRL Pre Season Challenge + World Club Challenge Review
AJ and Rhys are back on deck once more to review a big weekend in rugby league. We have six trials and the World Club Challenge to review. On the program, we dissect the NRL's record-breaking revenue and profits and the success of the PVL administration. We also dissect the news that Channel 7…
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NRL Trials Week 2 Review + World Club Challenge Preview !
AJ and Rhys are back to review all the big issues that are generating our big game of rugby league. On the program this week - Origin eligibility, who benefits the most out of NSW or QLD - World Club Challenge preview ! We analyse Hull KR and Brisbane ahead of their big game on Friday - Also we...
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NRL Trials Week 3 LIVE REACTION !
AJ is back with his instant reaction to the 12 team lists that we see running around this weekend in the NRL Pre Season Challenge. There are some superstars back on deck whilst there are some injury concerns over some of the stars so we try and break down what it means for you. Hope you all enjoy.
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NRL Week 2 Trials Team Lists - LIVE REACTION!
AJ is back with his instant reaction to this week's NRL team lists for the second week of the NRL Pre Season Challenge. Lots of sides have opted for a youthful approach in this season week while some sides are all systems go ahead of Las Vegas. Let us know who your keen to watch this weekend as...
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NRL Trials Week 1 Review + Haas to Souths - IMMEDIATE REACTION
AJ and Rhys return from their summer holidays with a massive firestorm of news and games to look through. - Payne Haas to South Sydney ! We analyse the potential implications on Souths salary cap + Brisbane forward pack ramifications. - Reynolds to retire - makes the transition to Jonah Pezet...
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NRL Trials Week 1 Teamlist LIVE REACTION!
AJ welcomes you back to the 2026 NRL season and we are live with reaction to the first round of trial team lists as we head to on the road to Las Vegas. We see rookies, veterans and everyone in between get a run and we look at all the angles !
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2026 NRL Train-and-Trial + Supplementary Player Analysis
For the third season in succession, AJ and Rhys are back to analyse each club's train-and-trial prospects and those on supplementary deals (formerly development deals). It is a long and lengthy episode but we have made some slight tweaks to the format from previous seasons to ensure that the...
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Pacific Champs Recap + Ashes Review: Where to Now for England?
AJ and Rhys return for the final time in our regular format for 2025 to recap a terrific international window which saw Pacifica football dominate to levels never before seen. This sets the scene for a spectacular World Cup next season. On the program - Coby Black on the move but will Payne Haas...
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Ashes Second Test Review + Pacific Champs Week 3 Review
AJ and Rhys are here to recap the second Ashes test as England's credentials as an international powerhouse are drawn into question. Also on the show - November 1 carnage as Papi wants a career pause! - Titans ownership changes! - How the NRL shunted their own concussion protocols and the glaring...
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The Ashes First Test Review + Pacific Championship Analysis
AJ and Rhys return after a three week hiatus to bring you all the recap of the first Ashes Test plus the opening fortnight of the Pacific Championships. On the program - Inside the Jonah Pezet deal - who wins for Parra, Melbourne and Brisbane - First test in Ashes football; the rise of Reece…
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NRL Grand Final Review: Brisbane's Revenge!
AJ and Rhys are back to review Grand Final Day! All three grades and NSW walks away without a singular premiership to go for it. On the program - Brisbane's coming of age as they learn from their 2023 grand final lessons - no Reynolds, Hunt and they still find a way to scramble. - Reece Walsh's...
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NRL Prelim Final Review: The Stage is Set!
AJ and Rhys review a chaotic week of the NRL Preliminary Finals which see Melbourne Storm and Brisbane Broncos book their tickets for the NRL Grand Final. On the program - The search for redemption for the Storm as the Sharks season falls short at the final hurdle for the second season in...
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NRL Finals Week 2 - Straight Sets Hoodoo Continues!
AJ and Rhys join forces once again to recap a spectacular week of rugby league. We look at all the major codes in our great game and look ahead and give some post mortems on the teams that departed us in straight sets. On the show - Canberra bundled out by slick Sharks - How big of a loss was…
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NRL Finals Week 1 Review - Headbutts + Injuries
AJ and Rhys are back to review a drama charged opening week of the NRL Finals series. We review all the major talking points as Melbourne were too strong for the Bulldogs, while the Panthers and Sharks eliminated the Warriors and Roosters respectively. Sunday's drama charged match saw Brisbane...
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NRL Round 27 Review: From 17 to 8! Here we Go!!
AJ and Rhys return for the final regular season round of 2025. The top eight have been settled, while the post mortems have begun for those teams who will enjoy finals footy from home. - Were Melbourne right to play Jahrome Hughes. AJ and Rhys spar as they share their reasonings. Plus, the rise…
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NRL Round 26 Review - We're Down to 10 Genuine Finals Teams
AJ and Rhys join forces to review a chaotic round of rugby league where teams stayed in the fight for the finals series. On the show - Inside the Titans recruitment boss' double deeds. Plus the contract that has South Sydney staying put at Accor Stadium. - Penrith's cubs deliver a brave…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The League Scene is a weekly look at the NRL. AJ Lucantonio will be joined by Rhys Sullivan to look at the games of the week, the latest news and looking at the lower grades and the potential stars before concluding with our LOLCOW of the Week!One on One with AJ began in 2023 with AJ talking with the stars of the past and current faces in NRL media. This podcast is a one stop shop for Rugby League historians and lovers. If you have any inquiries - contact at [email protected] or AJ Lucantonio on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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AJ Lucantonio
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