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The 2026 NLL Draft is here.On Episode 55 of Anything LAX, Jacob MacDonald breaks down the draft ahead of tonight’s picks, including some of the biggest names in the class, the conversation at the top of the board, and what to watch as the next generation of NLL talent finds their new homes.Plus, Jacob sits down with Mike Mackley, creator and founder of Sock Trick Lacrosse, to talk about the upcoming draft, this year’s prospects, and his perspective on the lacrosse world.A shorter episode this week, but with the NLL Draft just hours away, there’s plenty to get into.Leave a comment with what you want covered next episode. Anything LAXEpisode 55Hosted by Jacob MacDonald#NLL #NLLDraft #Lacrosse #AnythingLAX #BoxLacrosse #SockTrickLacrosse

The OLA situation is getting ridiculous, and there are a LOT of questions that need answers. On Episode 54, Ryan McMichael, aka Uncle Frick, joins the show to talk about what’s happening with the OLA and help us dive deeper into the situation. We also head out west to break down the Prince George Posse situation, what happened to the players, and the two sides of the story. Then it’s championship season. We go around the leagues with the latest from the MSL and WLA before getting into Junior A and the Minto Cup, Junior B and the Founders Cup, the battle for the Meredith Cup, the WMSL, and the inaugural Carol Patterson Cup. There is a TON happening in box lacrosse right now, and we’re getting into all of it on Episode 54 of The Anything LAX Show.

On Episode 53 of Anything LAX, Jacob MacDonald breaks down two of the biggest stories in Canadian box lacrosse. First, we take a closer look at the Shognosh situation, discussing what happened, why it's generated so much discussion across the lacrosse community, and what it could mean moving forward. We also dive into the U17 Final Six eligibility controversy, where several players who helped their teams qualify were ruled ineligible to compete. We examine the rules, the reaction from players and fans, and whether changes should be considered in the future. Later in the episode, Jacob is joined by Dennis Chaussi, broadcaster for the Akwesasne Thunder, for a conversation about his broadcasting career, the growth of the game, and his experiences covering one of the sport's most respected organizations. The episode also includes your weekly roundup of: National Lacrosse League (NLL)Major Series Lacrosse (MSL)Western Lacrosse Association (WLA)Women's Major Series Lacrosse (WMSL)Junior A, B, and C lacrosseThe biggest news, scores, and storylines from across the lacrosse world.If you enjoy the show, be sure to follow Anything LAX on Spotify so you never miss an episode.

In Episode 52 of the Anything LAX Show, Jacob MacDonald discusses the reinstatement of Austin Staats by the National Lacrosse League and the reaction from across the lacrosse community. The show also examines why league statistics, standings, and accessible information are essential for growing the game and increasing media coverage. Michael Karvelis from Daily Dive joins the podcast to discuss lacrosse media, content creation, and the biggest storylines around the sport. Plus, a full coast-to-coast recap covering the MSL, WLA, WMSL, Junior A, Junior B and Senior B lacrosse leagues, updated standings, and championship predictions for the 2026 season. Topics Include: • Austin Staats Reinstatement• Michael Karvelis Interview• Daily Dive• MSL• WLA• WMSL• Junior A Lacrosse• Junior B Lacrosse• Senior B Lacrosse• Championship Predictions• League Standings• Lacrosse News Hosted by Jacob MacDonald of Anything LAX.

On Episode 51 of The Anything LAX Show, Jacob MacDonald discusses the growing cost of streaming and watching lacrosse, breaks down the NCAA Men's Lacrosse National Championship, and sits down with Langley Thunder goaltender Marcus Khan for an exclusive interview. Following the interview, we take a trip across Canada's summer box lacrosse scene, covering the MSL, WLA, BCJALL, BC Junior B Tier 1, RMLL Junior A, OJLL, Ontario Junior B, ECJLL, and the WMSL. Summer lacrosse is officially underway, and there is no shortage of storylines from coast to coast. As always, let us know what you'd like covered in the next episode.

Episode 50 of the Anything LAX Podcast is here. This week, Jacob MacDonald breaks down the Toronto Rock winning the 2026 NLL Championship over the Halifax Thunderbirds and reacts to everything from the Finals series. The show also covers: MSLWLAOJLLOJBLLBCJALLRMLLECJLLJacob also talks about his first experience coaching U13 tournament lacrosse and what he learned from being behind the bench for the first time. Plus, TSN broadcaster, Halifax Thunderbirds voice, and OTCB Podcast host Patty Gregoire joins the show for an interview. 50 episodes in, and the game never sits still.

Episode 49 of The Anything LAX Show dives deep into the latest Lacrosse Canada developments after Jacob MacDonald reviewed all three April meeting minutes. Topics include: The unanimous removal of Matt ShearerWhy Barbara Lockhart remained on the boardThe appointment of new board membersThe Executive Director searchGovernance concerns and member frustrationsPLL Week 2 recapNCAA Championship Weekend previewThis is one of the biggest governance stories Canadian lacrosse has seen in years.

Episode 48 of the Anything LAX Podcast is here. This week, Jacob MacDonald breaks down everything happening across the lacrosse world as the NLL Finals officially arrive and summer box lacrosse starts heating up across Canada. We recap the latest NLL playoff action, preview the Finals matchup, and dive into the upcoming OJLL, OJBLL, BC Junior A, Alberta Junior A, ECJLL, Senior A, and Senior B lacrosse seasons. This episode also features a special interview with Jake Henhawk from the Creator’s Game Podcast discussing summer lacrosse, the growth of the game, Halifax lacrosse, and more. The box lacrosse world never stops.

Episode 47 of Anything LAX goes box-only. Jacob MacDonald recaps the NLL playoff madness, then previews the summer box season across Canada: MSL, WLA, and the junior leagues (OJLL, BCJALL, RMLL, ECJLL). Theme of the week: goaltending is stealing the show. What’s inside: NLL playoffs recap + storylinesSummer box preview (MSL/WLA)Junior A rundown (Ontario, BC, Alberta, East Coast)

pisode 46 of the Anything LAX Show. This week: NLL playoff upsets and what they meanWhether the one-game elimination format is fairWhy the league may need to move to a best-of-3 seriesThe Lacrosse Canada situationAnd discussion involving Graeme Perrow (NLL Chatter / NLLStats)Is the best team actually going to win the NLL championship this year?

The playoffs are locked in after Week 21… but the NLL feels wide open. In Episode 45 of Anything LAX, we break down everything heading into Round 1 of the National Lacrosse League playoffs. We cover: The chaos from Week 21Why there’s no clear championship favouriteA major issue with playoff game schedulingNew developments involving Lacrosse CanadaFull season awards, including the Tom Borrelli Media AwardThis is your full playoff setup episode. Make sure to follow and share the show, and let me know what you want covered next.

The NLL playoff picture is wide open. In Episode 44, I break down a chaotic weekend across the league, including statement wins, close games, and teams that still can’t be fully trusted heading into the playoffs. I also dive into the latest from Lacrosse Canada, including key decisions and what they mean for the future of the sport. Plus: My final three playoff teams (Toronto, Halifax, Colorado)Top 5 Players of the WeekFull weekend recapOne week left before I make my final pick.

In Episode 43, I break down everything from this past weekend in the NLL Including a one-goal finish, a dominant performance from Buffalo, and teams starting to separate as we get closer to the playoffs. I go game-by-game through the full slate, then get into a couple key topics around the league, including fan involvement and the role of technology in officiating. I’m also joined by Lucas from TekXNE, who’s building something focused on ball control and skill development, offering a different perspective on how players train and improve.

Week 18 of the NLL season was anything but predictable. In this episode, I break down all the games, what actually happened beyond the scores, and what it means as we head toward the playoffs. I also dive into the Philadelphia relocation rumors that are starting to gain traction, and touch on the North Umberlin situation. If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to follow and let me know what you want covered next.

This might’ve been the most insane weekend of the NLL season. Every game was tight. Every moment mattered. And the playoff picture is starting to shift in real time. In Episode 41, we break down: What actually makes a team “good” in the NLLWhy execution is everything right nowFull weekend recap and key momentsAnd whether Keegan Ball belongs in the MVP conversationPlus, Graeme Perrow joins the show to bring insight from the numbers and trends behind the league. Welcome back to Anything LAX, this is the game that never sits still.