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#70 - It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
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00:00 We kick things off with a game of '30 Seconds to Score'.
06:56 Lachie goes crazy and kicks off the poddy with chat about the AFL!
18:10 We preview the 2025 NRL Grand Final.
37:32 We highlight the incredible achievements of England's 'Red Roses' rugby team.
41:59 Lachie gives 5 reasons why Netball should be an Olympic sport.
44:28 We preview The Bye Round's 'Race That Stops the Rugby League Nation'.
48:52 Lachie gears up for his 2nd tennis tournament in as many years.
50:22 We take a look at the progress of nominations for the upcoming Fanno Awards.
53:34 We provide your weekly shield updates via our weekly newsletter, The Gazelle Gazette.
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