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Lachie & Harvey's 12 Games of Christmas thanks to Planet Finska are underway! 00:00 GAME - Good Sport Name Bad Sport Name 11:08 FOOTBALL - South Melbourne's historic Australia Cup win 23:40 RUGBY LEAGUE - The World Cup is upon us, Perth Bears drama, Tyson Smoothy's historic feat 32:50 12 GAMES OF CHRISTMAS - Result of game #4 Hookey, and game 5 is revealed 35:37 RUGBY UNION - New Zealand Bledisloe dominance, a chance for the Wallabies to snatch back the Raeburn Shield 41:14 CRICKET - The amazing return of Matthew Renshaw, Cricket Victoria's 'Work From Cricket' campaign 51:17 ALL SPORTS - Should Basketball be first to 100? Should Football be first to 3? Should Rugby League be first to 50? 58:23 GAZELLE GAZETTE - Fannos recap, weekly trivia INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/playingandsimple/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@playingandsimple WEBSITE: https://playingandsimple.com.au/ NEWSLETTER: https://mailchi.mp/playingandsimple/playing-and-simple-weekly-newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's finally here! The Rugby League awards BY the fans, FOR the fans, FEATURING the fans. Your hosts Lachie and Harvey welcome Rugby League royalty into the Playing & Simple function room as we count down to the BIG ones: The Silver Fanno for Player of the Year and The Golden Fanno for Fan of the Year. On the way, we'll hand out awards for Best Hair, Story of the Year, Fan Fave Coach, Best Combo and Most Valuable Ex-Player. INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/playingandsimple/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@playingandsimple WEBSITE: https://playingandsimple.com.au/ NEWSLETTER: https://mailchi.mp/playingandsimple/playing-and-simple-weekly-newsletter Lachie & Harvey's 12 Games of Christmas thanks to Planet Finska are underway! Use the code 12GX-BOCCE for 20% off Bocce at planetfinska.com.au (ends 14 October) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lachie & Harvey's 12 Games of Christmas thanks to Planet Finska are underway! Use the code 12GX-BOCCE for 20% off Bocce at planetfinska.com.au (ends 14 October) 00:00 GAME - NRL Grand Final tackles Sparts 12:19 RUGBY LEAGUE - NRL & NRLW Grand Final reviews 39:38 12 GAMES OF CHRISTMAS - Harvey wins Bocce and goes 3-0. Can Lachie claw it back with Hookey? 41:47 FOOTBALL - Brazil in Australia, Australia Cup Final, What's going on with Man City? 56:00 ALL SPORTS - Many exciting things happening this weekend in Rugby, Football, Cricket etc. 57:53 FANNOS - The Fanno Awards are coming this Monday October 12! 59:20 GAZELLE GAZETTE - Ando won his work tipping comp! INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/playingandsimple/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@playingandsimple WEBSITE: https://playingandsimple.com.au/ NEWSLETTER: https://mailchi.mp/playingandsimple/playing-and-simple-weekly-newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lachie & Harvey's 12 Games of Christmas thanks to Planet Finska are underway! Use the code 12GX-CROQUET for 20% off Croquet at planetfinska.com.au 00:00 GAME - Greatest NRL Players to never have played in a Grand Final 08:21 RUGBY LEAGUE - The incredible Knights, NRL & NRLW GF Previews 32:07 12 GAMES OF CHRISTMAS - Harvey takes a 2-0 after Finska & Croquet, next game is... Bocce! 34:24 AFL - Amazing prelim finals and one of the greatest GFs of all time, importance of Grand Final entertainment 46:07 RUGBY UNION - Wallabies take the Raeburn Shield! 52:52 FANNOS - Official nominees for the 2026 Fanno Awards are revealed 01:06:39 GAZELLE GAZETTE - Weekly trivia INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/playingandsimple/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@playingandsimple WEBSITE: https://playingandsimple.com.au/ NEWSLETTER: https://mailchi.mp/playingandsimple/playing-and-simple-weekly-newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our 12 Games of Christmas thanks to Planet Finska are underway! Head to @playingandsimple or @planetfinska to follow along. 00:00 GAME - NRL Club Connections 07:48 RUGBY LEAGUE - Millie Elliott retirement, Wahs heartbreak, Prelim finals 31:55 RUGBY LEAGUE - Trbojevic brothers wedding shocker 35:04 12 GAMES OF CHRISTAMS - Harvey takes the lead, Game #2 revealed 37:49 AFL - Epic prelim finals, North Melbourne AFLW lose the Broadmeadows shield 50:21 FANNOS - We give our nominees for the 2026 Fanno Awards 01:08:54 GAZELLE GAZETTE - Weekly trivia INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/playingandsimple/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@playingandsimple WEBSITE: https://playingandsimple.com.au/ NEWSLETTER: https://mailchi.mp/playingandsimple/playing-and-simple-weekly-newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Use the code LH12FINSKA for 40% off Finska sets at planetfinska.com.au for a limited time only! 00:00 GAME - Can we climb the NRL ladder? 11:18 RUGBY LEAGUE - NRL & NRLW Finals, Poor crowds, Still no GF entertainment 36:01 FINSKA - Announcing Lachie and Harvey's 12 Games of Christmas. Up first - Finska! 39:33 TENNIS - Zverev wins the US Open for all 90s born men, too locked in, Solheim Cup Golf similarity 43:14 AMERICAN FOOTBALL - NFL in Melbourne, what's the best front row seat in sport? 50:16 GAZELLE GAZETTE - Fanno Awards 2026, Shield updates, weekly trivia INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/playingandsimple/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@playingandsimple WEBSITE: https://playingandsimple.com.au/ NEWSLETTER: https://mailchi.mp/playingandsimple/playing-and-simple-weekly-newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australian Finska Championships 2026 registration spots are running out fast! October 24 at Petersham Bowlo. Sign up here: https://events.humanitix.com/afc2026 00:00 GAME - Who's the most famous _______? 12:46 RUGBY LEAGUE - Finals are here, Captains armbands in the NRL, Darius Boyd to coach Queensland, our finals team 35:14 RUGBY LEAGUE - We ruined our mate's tipping record 41:11 AFL - Playing & Simple Cup, Swans possible revenge tour in finals 45:30 FOOTBALL - Another Playing & Simple Cup, Hull's strong start to the EPL season, Leo Messi's international retirement 50:46 FOOTBALL - Former ref Mike Dean admitting to playing games throughout his career 55:01 RUGBY - Shute Shield GF and the incredible rise of 4th grader Tom Gee 01:00:03 GAZELLE GAZETTE - Shield updates and weekly trivia INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/playingandsimple/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@playingandsimple WEBSITE: https://playingandsimple.com.au/ NEWSLETTER: https://mailchi.mp/playingandsimple/playing-and-simple-weekly-newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

00:00 GAME - What do these players have in common? 07:02 RUGBY LEAGUE - Tigers playing finals, Brisbane woes, Jett Cleary and the Warriors 32:48 MORE RUGBY LEAGUE - Sam Walker injury, DCE storyline, Sharks problems 39:43 ALL SPORT - Jarome Luai's Pepsi deal, other athletes that could partner with food and drink brands 44:33 FOOTBALL - Lachie recommends the José Mourinho doco, Ange's big coaching call, Ted Lasso season 4 49:08 GAZELLE GAZETTE - Shield updates, weekly trivia INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/playingandsimple/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@playingandsimple WEBSITE: https://playingandsimple.com.au/ NEWSLETTER: https://mailchi.mp/playingandsimple/playing-and-simple-weekly-newsletter Australian Finska Championships 2026 registration spots are running out fast! October 24 at Petersham Bowlo. Sign up here: https://events.humanitix.com/afc2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simply the Guest this week is Padel content creator, Holly Brazier (@padelwithholly)! We talk about Holly's love for sport, moving from London to Sydney and her passion for growing the great sport of Padel. Follow Holly: https://www.instagram.com/padelwithholly/ INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/playingandsimple/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@playingandsimple WEBSITE: https://playingandsimple.com.au/ NEWSLETTER: https://mailchi.mp/playingandsimple/playing-and-simple-weekly-newsletter August is Kubb month at Playing and Simple! Head to planetfinska.com.au and purchase a Kubb set using code PLAYKUBB20 at checkout for 20% off! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August is Kubb month at Playing and Simple! Head to planetfinska.com.au and purchase a Kubb set using code PLAYKUBB20 at checkout for 20% off! 00:00 GAME - 13 of one player. Who'd be the GOAT? 10:55 RUGBY LEAGUE - Joey Manu is PNG Chief #007, Lachie's birthday miracle, Adam Reynolds retirement 31:40 FOOTBALL - Great start for Aussies in Europe, Aston Villa slow start 37:41 AFL - New wildcard finals system 40:34 PADEL - Our evening as esteemed guests at Sidewall Social Padel in Marrickville 44:15 FINSKA - Aus Finska Champs approach, Coogee Beach Club tournament in September 46:17 GAZELLE GAZETTE - Shield updates, weekly trivia INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/playingandsimple/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@playingandsimple WEBSITE: https://playingandsimple.com.au/ NEWSLETTER: https://mailchi.mp/playingandsimple/playing-and-simple-weekly-newsletter Australian Finska Championships 2026 registration is open! October 24 at Petersham Bowlo. Sign up here: https://events.humanitix.com/afc2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simply the Guest this week is content creator, comedian, podcaster, wrestler and Wests Tigers tragic Lachy McIntyre! Lachy talks all things Tigers, how he fell in love with rugby league, and his journey from wrestling fanatic to PWA wrestler. Follow Lachy: https://www.instagram.com/lachy.mcintyre/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lach_mac https://www.instagram.com/nobodyaskedpodcast__/ INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/playingandsimple/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@playingandsimple WEBSITE: https://playingandsimple.com.au/ NEWSLETTER: https://mailchi.mp/playingandsimple/playing-and-simple-weekly-newsletter August is Kubb month at Playing and Simple! Head to planetfinska.com.au and purchase a Kubb set using code PLAYKUBB20 at checkout for 20% off! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August is Kubb month at Playing and Simple! Head to planetfinska.com.au and purchase a Kubb set using code PLAYKUBB20 at checkout for 20% off! 00:00 GAME - Rugby League 'Sparchery' 20:39 RUGBY LEAGUE - Billy Slater leaves QLD, Jett Cleary to Panthers, Top 4 miss finals 39:45 FOOTBALL - Lucas Herrington to Hull City, CR7 to retire? 43:56 CRICKET - Cam Green's place in the Aus cricket team, the nightmare in Darwin 50:21 GAZELLE GAZETTE - All 4 of our shields now in play, weekly trivia INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/playingandsimple/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@playingandsimple WEBSITE: https://playingandsimple.com.au/ NEWSLETTER: https://mailchi.mp/playingandsimple/playing-and-simple-weekly-newsletter Australian Finska Championships 2026 registration is open! October 24 at Petersham Bowlo. Sign up here: https://events.humanitix.com/afc2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harvey is back! And suddenly all is right with the world. 00:00 GAME - Everything Harvey missed over the last 8 weeks 12:37 RUGBY LEAGUE - PNG Chiefs on fire, more expansion, 3rd place playoff in the NRL 34:16 FOOTBALL - UEFA Super Cup, Ange Postecoglou coaching Cristiano Ronaldo 39:48 FINSKA - Australian Finska Champs are this October and we need a team name 43:30 Lachie asks Harvey a very important question... 47:37 GAZELLE GAZETTE - Lachie has a crack at this week's trivia INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/playingandsimple/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@playingandsimple WEBSITE: https://playingandsimple.com.au/ NEWSLETTER: https://mailchi.mp/playingandsimple/playing-and-simple-weekly-newsletter Australian Finska Championships 2026 registration is open! October 24 at Petersham Bowlo. Sign up here: https://events.humanitix.com/afc2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By popular demand, Football and Rugby League content creator Yaquub 'Jacob' Yaghi returns as guest host! 00:00 GAME - NRL Player Venn Diagram 09:50 RUGBY LEAGUE - Bulldogs delusion, new NSW coach 29:04 FOOTBALL - Chelsea and Tottenham in Sydney 44:13 SPIDERMAN - Yaquub hypes up the new Spiderman movie 45:53 GAZELLE GAZETTE - Weekly trivia Follow Yaquub: https://www.instagram.com/yaquub16/ https://www.tiktok.com/@yaquub16 INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/playingandsimple/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@playingandsimple WEBSITE: https://playingandsimple.com.au/ NEWSLETTER: https://mailchi.mp/playingandsimple/playing-and-simple-weekly-newsletter Australian Finska Championships 2026 registration is open! October 24 at Petersham Bowlo. Sign up here: https://events.humanitix.com/afc2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Football and Rugby League content creator Yaquub 'Jacob' Yaghi joins the show as guest host, fresh off his once in a lifetime trip to the United States for the FIFA World Cup Final! 00:00 GAME - World Cup Goals Sparts 11:44 FOOTBALL - Yaquub's trip to the World Cup Final 36:35 RUGBY LEAGUE - Bulldogs finals run, Tigers dramas 55:34 GUILTY PLEASURES - Our shared love for the Amazon series 'Off Campus' 01:04:20 GAZELLE GAZETTE - Weekly trivia, Yaquub's Gazelle #29 cap presentation Follow Yaquub: https://www.instagram.com/yaquub16/ https://www.tiktok.com/@yaquub16 INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/playingandsimple/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@playingandsimple WEBSITE: https://playingandsimple.com.au/ NEWSLETTER: https://mailchi.mp/playingandsimple/playing-and-simple-weekly-newsletter Australian Finska Championships 2026 registration is open! October 24 at Petersham Bowlo. Sign up here: https://events.humanitix.com/afc2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.