The Cast Patrol

Lachlan Galvin joins us on The Cast Patrol podcast to discuss his sensational debut season with the Wests Tigers, which earned him the RLPA Rookie of the Year. He shares his journey from starting out at the renowned Westfields Sports High to breaking into first grade with the Tigers in 2024 after being released by the Eels. Looking ahead to 2025, Galvin talks about the excitement of teaming up with Jerome Luai in the halves and his thoughts on working another year with Coach Benji Marshall. To wrap up the episode, Galvin gives us a peek inside the Wests Tigers dressing room with a fun game of “Which Teammate Most Likely To …”Follow Lachlan Galvin: https://www.instagram.com/lachlangalvin6/?hl=enBuy CAST Merch: https://thecastpatrol.com.au(18+) Sign up to Dabble: https://dabble.onelink.me/cUev/dndxwvo6Use code CASTPATROL when signing up.00:00 Intro 00:37 Early Life 02:20 Westfield Sports High 04:30 Path to the NRL08:42 2024 Pre-Season10:14 NRL Debut & 2024 Season14:39 Playing Both Sides of the Field16:16 Staying Motivated 17:02 Inside the Mind of Coach Benji18:53 Playing Alongside Jarome Luai 19:38 2025 Goals 21:18 Do You Look At Social Media? 22:21 Tigers Rebuild 23:47 Coaching Netball 24:44 Life Outside Footy 27:10 Teammate Most Likely To … 32:38 Go To Maccas OrderFollow us @TheCastPatrol on all social media platforms to keep up to date with all things CAST and more.

We review of the 2024 NRL Grand Final featuring a historic win by the Penrith Panthers over the Melbourne Storm, marking their fourth consecutive Premiership. We dissect the Storm's underwhelming performance, from missing key spine players to a lacklustre showing by their forwards. We also celebrate the Panthers' continued dominance and discuss the impact of losing stars like Fisher-Harris and Luai on their quest for a fifth title in a row in 2025.Additionally, we review the controversial officiating decisions of the Grand Final, including the disallowed try by Howarth and the contentious kick-off retrieval by Sorensen. Buy CAST Merch: https://thecastpatrol.com.au(18+) Sign up to Dabble: https://dabble.onelink.me/cUev/dndxwvo6Use code CASTPATROL when signing up.00:00 Intro 00:35 Where Was the Game Won and Lost 05:20 How Big of A Loss Is Luai & Fisher-Harris? 07:35 Controversial Calls 10:19 Which Player Impressed You?13:28 Listener QuestionsFollow us @TheCastPatrol on all social media platforms to keep up to date with all things CAST and more.

After 416 NRL games since March, we've arrived at the 2024 NRL Grand Final featuring the two most dominant teams this season, the Melbourne Storm and the Penrith Panthers. In this Grand Final preview, we cover essential topics to prepare you for the season's climax, including recent head-to-head matchups, team changes and key stats. We'll spotlight the two halfbacks, Nathan Cleary and Jahrome Hughes, evaluating their current form and roles in their teams' premiership chances.We run through our Grand Final predictions including match winner, winning margins, first try scorer and the Clive Churchill Medalist. To wrap up, Age and Jimmy combine to build a Same Game Multi. Buy CAST Merch: https://thecastpatrol.com.au(18+) Sign up to Dabble: https://dabble.onelink.me/cUev/dndxwvo6Use code CASTPATROL when signing up.00:00 Intro 00:56 Game Preview05:16 Head To Head History 11:10 Battle Of The Halfbacks 15:26 Grand Final Predictions21:20 Grand Final SGM 23:32 Fill Up The Fridge 25:11 Storm On Struggle StreetFollow us @TheCastPatrol on all social media platforms to keep up to date with all things CAST and more.

Only four teams are left standing and this week's NRL preliminary finals are two great matchups. We break down the both games between the Storm vs Roosters, as well as the Panthers vs the Sharks. Can the Roosters break their losing streak against the Storm at Melbourne’s formidable home ground? And will the Panthers make their FIFTH straight Grand Final? To wrap up the episode, we discuss the 2025 signings we're most excited about and predict who will excel at their new clubs. Additionally, Jimmy analyses the Cowboys' disappointing performance against the Sharks in last week's semi-finals.Buy CAST Merch: https://thecastpatrol.com.au(18+) Sign up to Dabble: https://dabble.onelink.me/cUev/dndxwvo6Use code CASTPATROL when signing up.00:00 Intro 04:58 Storm vs Roosters Preview 10:03 Panthers vs Sharks Preview 13:57 Tryscorer Tryfecta 15:17 Fill Up The Fridge 15:39 Listener QuestionsFollow us @TheCastPatrol on all social media platforms to keep up to date with all things CAST and more.

After dominant performances by the Storm and Panthers this weekend, has the finals series turned into a two-horse race? Can any team challenge these giants next week? In this episode, we review the first week of finals and pay tribute to some of the greatest NRL finals match-winning tries, including Koula's last-minute winner against the Bulldogs.Looking ahead, we preview the semi-finals with the Cowboys facing the Sharks and the Roosters up against the Sea Eagles in two tightly contested matchups. We share the key stats, tips, and predictions. We also analyse Sharks' recent form and Jimmy makes a bold prediction about their marquee man, Nicho Hynes. Buy CAST Merch: https://thecastpatrol.com.au(18+) Sign up to Dabble: https://dabble.onelink.me/cUev/dndxwvo6Use code CASTPATROL when signing up.00:00 Intro 01:31 NRL Week 1 Finals Review08:08 Greatest NRL Finals Match Winners 09:50 NRL Week 2 Finals Preview 19:03 Tryscorer Tryfecta 20:57 Fill Up The Fridge 21:59 Listener QuestionsFollow us @TheCastPatrol on all social media platforms to keep up to date with all things CAST and more.

The NRL finals have arrived, narrowing the competition from 17 teams down to the final 8. This week, we run through the upcoming finals fixtures, providing all the stats, key matchups and insights. We'll discuss which teams pose the biggest threats in the finals and which might just be filling the slots—could the Sharks be facing their seventh consecutive finals loss?Continuing with our Team of the Year analysis, we deep-dive into the final positions: props, second rowers and locks. We'll compare key stats to determine who earns the last spots on our CAST Team of the Year. As always, we conclude with listener questions, like "Should referees be interviewed post-game like players and coaches?"Buy CAST Merch: https://thecastpatrol.com.au(18+) Sign up to Dabble: https://dabble.onelink.me/cUev/dndxwvo6Use code CASTPATROL when signing up.00:00 Intro 01:24 NRL Week 1 Finals Preview 13:45 CAST TOTY - Hookers 19:10 CAST TOTY - Second Rowers 24:25 CAST TOTY - Locks 29:06 Tryscorer Tryfecta 30:29 Fill Up The Fridge 31:07 Listener QuestionsFollow us @TheCastPatrol on all social media platforms to keep up to date with all things CAST and more.

The final round of the regular NRL season is here and the battle for the last top 8 spot is heating up! This week, we revisit some of the most unforgettable brain snaps in NRL history, inspired by Elliot Whitehead's recent mishap against the Roosters. We also continue our analysis for the CAST Team of the Year, focusing on the Halfback and Prop positions.Don't miss our Round 27 preview, complete with tips, stats and predictions, including the Tryscorer Tryfecta and Fill Up the Fridge selections. Tune in for an exclusive early peek at Gnocchi the Bulldog's tips in this week’s preview. As always, we wrap up the episode by answering all your pressing listener questions.Buy CAST Merch: https://thecastpatrol.com.au(18+) Sign up to Dabble: https://dabble.onelink.me/cUev/dndxwvo6Use code CASTPATROL when signing up.00:00 Intro 01:52 Cowboys 10-Year Theory 03:39 Greatest NRL Brain Snaps 06:52 CAST TOTY - Halfbacks 13:25 CAST TOTY - Props 19:24 NRL Round 27 Preview 29:28 Tryscorer Tryfecta30:15 Fill Up The Fridge 31:12 Listener QuestionsFollow us @TheCastPatrol on all social media platforms to keep up to date with all things CAST and more.

Two rounds of the regular season remain, and fixtures this week will make or break some teams' seasons. Who will clinch that last spot in the finals? This week, we continue our CAST Team of the Year analysis, focusing on the centres and five-eighths.We provide our previews, stats and tips for the upcoming NRL round, including our Tryscorer Tryfecta and Fill Up the Fridge selections! We wrap up the episode with Age taking on a double chilli shot forfeit and as always, we answer your submitted listener questions.Buy CAST Merch: https://thecastpatrol.com.au(18+) Sign up to Dabble: https://dabble.onelink.me/cUev/dndxwvo6Use code CASTPATROL when signing up.00:00 Intro 00:56 CAST x League Lids Hats Available Now 01:50 Shaun Johnson’s Last Game03:04 Bulldogs Locked In For Finals 05:25 Kyle Feldt To The Super League 06:59 CAST TOTY - Centres 13:06 CAST TOTY - Five Eights20:19 NRL Round 26 Preview 32:43 Tryscorer Tryfecta 34:00 Fill Up The Fridge37:32 Listener QuestionsFollow us @TheCastPatrol on all social media platforms to keep up to date with all things CAST and more.

As we head into the final three rounds of the regular season, all focus is on the finals. Each week, we'll dive deep into the nominations for our very own CAST Team of the Year. This week, we're focusing on the fullback and winger positions, comparing elite players such as Tedesco vs Edwards and Kiraz vs To'o.We'll also preview Round 25 with all our tips, stats, and analysis for the upcoming NRL fixtures. Plus, we'll provide our weekly Tryscorer Tryfecta and Fill Up the Fridge predictions. The episode wraps up with listener questions, and we'll revisit a fan-favourite segment: Play on or Penalty ... are the Sharks a better footy team without Nicho Hynes?Buy CAST Merch: https://thecastpatrol.com.au(18+) Sign up to Dabble: https://dabble.onelink.me/cUev/dndxwvo6Use code CASTPATROL when signing up.00:00 Intro 01:12 CAST Hats Available Now 01:34 CAST TOTY - Fullbacks 10:07 CAST TOTY - Wingers 19:25 Gnocchi The Bulldog’s Tips 20:25 NRL Round 25 Preview 35:58 Tryscorer Tryfecta 37:25 Fill Up The Fridge38:19 Listener Questions45:20 Play On Or PenaltyFollow us @TheCastPatrol on all social media platforms to keep up to date with all things CAST and more.