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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 Sparts12:19 RUGBY LEAGUE - NRL & NRLW Grand Final reviews39:38 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/@playingandsimpleWEBSITE: 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-CROQUET for 20% off Croquet at planetfinska.com.au00:00 GAME - Greatest NRL Players to never have played in a Grand Final08:21 RUGBY LEAGUE - The incredible Knights, NRL & NRLW GF Previews32:07 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 entertainment46:07 RUGBY UNION - Wallabies take the Raeburn Shield!52:52 FANNOS - Official nominees for the 2026 Fanno Awards are revealed01:06:39 GAZELLE GAZETTE - Weekly triviaINSTA: https://www.instagram.com/playingandsimple/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@playingandsimpleWEBSITE: https://playingandsimple.com.au/NEWSLETTER: https://mailchi.mp/playingandsimple/playing-and-simple-weekly-newsletter

Our 12 Games of Christmas thanks to Planet Finska are underway!Head to @playingandsimple or @planetfinska to follow along.00:00 GAME - NRL Club Connections07:48 RUGBY LEAGUE - Millie Elliott retirement, Wahs heartbreak, Prelim finals31:55 RUGBY LEAGUE - Trbojevic brothers wedding shocker35:04 12 GAMES OF CHRISTAMS - Harvey takes the lead, Game #2 revealed37:49 AFL - Epic prelim finals, North Melbourne AFLW lose the Broadmeadows shield50:21 FANNOS - We give our nominees for the 2026 Fanno Awards01:08:54 GAZELLE GAZETTE - Weekly triviaINSTA: https://www.instagram.com/playingandsimple/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@playingandsimpleWEBSITE: https://playingandsimple.com.au/NEWSLETTER: https://mailchi.mp/playingandsimple/playing-and-simple-weekly-newsletter

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 entertainment36:01 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 similarity43:14 AMERICAN FOOTBALL - NFL in Melbourne, what's the best front row seat in sport?50:16 GAZELLE GAZETTE - Fanno Awards 2026, Shield updates, weekly triviaINSTA: https://www.instagram.com/playingandsimple/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@playingandsimpleWEBSITE: 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/afc202600:00 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 team35:14 RUGBY LEAGUE - We ruined our mate's tipping record41:11 AFL - Playing & Simple Cup, Swans possible revenge tour in finals45:30 FOOTBALL - Another Playing & Simple Cup, Hull's strong start to the EPL season, Leo Messi's international retirement50:46 FOOTBALL - Former ref Mike Dean admitting to playing games throughout his career55:01 RUGBY - Shute Shield GF and the incredible rise of 4th grader Tom Gee01:00:03 GAZELLE GAZETTE - Shield updates and weekly triviaINSTA: https://www.instagram.com/playingandsimple/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@playingandsimpleWEBSITE: https://playingandsimple.com.au/NEWSLETTER: https://mailchi.mp/playingandsimple/playing-and-simple-weekly-newsletter

00:00 GAME - What do these players have in common?07:02 RUGBY LEAGUE - Tigers playing finals, Brisbane woes, Jett Cleary and the Warriors32:48 MORE RUGBY LEAGUE - Sam Walker injury, DCE storyline, Sharks problems39:43 ALL SPORT - Jarome Luai's Pepsi deal, other athletes that could partner with food and drink brands44:33 FOOTBALL - Lachie recommends the José Mourinho doco, Ange's big coaching call, Ted Lasso season 449:08 GAZELLE GAZETTE - Shield updates, weekly triviaINSTA: https://www.instagram.com/playingandsimple/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@playingandsimpleWEBSITE: https://playingandsimple.com.au/NEWSLETTER: https://mailchi.mp/playingandsimple/playing-and-simple-weekly-newsletterAustralian Finska Championships 2026 registration spots are running out fast! October 24 at Petersham Bowlo.Sign up here: https://events.humanitix.com/afc2026

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/@playingandsimpleWEBSITE: https://playingandsimple.com.au/NEWSLETTER: https://mailchi.mp/playingandsimple/playing-and-simple-weekly-newsletterAugust 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!

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 retirement31:40 FOOTBALL - Great start for Aussies in Europe, Aston Villa slow start37:41 AFL - New wildcard finals system40:34 PADEL - Our evening as esteemed guests at Sidewall Social Padel in Marrickville44:15 FINSKA - Aus Finska Champs approach, Coogee Beach Club tournament in September46:17 GAZELLE GAZETTE - Shield updates, weekly triviaINSTA: https://www.instagram.com/playingandsimple/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@playingandsimpleWEBSITE: https://playingandsimple.com.au/NEWSLETTER: https://mailchi.mp/playingandsimple/playing-and-simple-weekly-newsletterAustralian Finska Championships 2026 registration is open! October 24 at Petersham Bowlo.Sign up here: https://events.humanitix.com/afc2026