The Cast Patrol

This week, we sit down with Bulldogs middle Max King, a key figure in their forward pack who embodies the blue and white spirit. Max shares his journey from the Gold Coast Titans, where he made his unlikely NRL debut, to playing under the legendary Craig Bellamy and alongside future immortal Cameron Smith at the Melbourne Storm.Max opens up about being handed a lifeline by the Bulldogs and witnessing the team’s remarkable rebuild under the guidance of Phil Gould and mastermind coach Cameron Ciraldo. From bottom of the table to finals footy, Max takes us behind the scenes of how the Bulldogs transformed themselves into serious contenders and the team’s goals for 2025.To wrap up the episode, Max gives us an inside scoop on the Bulldogs locker room with a fun game, revealing which teammate is the coach’s pet and his dream signing at the Bulldogs for next season. (18+) Sign up to Dabble: https://dabble.onelink.me/cUev/dndxwvo6Use code CASTPATROL when signing up.Buy CAST Merch: https://thecastpatrol.com.au00:00 Intro03:29 Early Life05:38 Junior Footy Journey07:46 Moving to the Gold Coast09:15 Titans U20s Player of the Year (2016)10:52 Balancing Footy & Work as a Sparky12:44 Carrying the King Legacy: 4th Gen Rugby League Player15:45 NRL Debut with the Titans20:22 Titans Rookie of the Year23:43 Mid-Season Move to Melbourne Storm27:25 Lessons from Craig Bellamy29:54 Playing Alongside Cameron Smith32:22 Surviving the Storm Army Camp37:38 The 2020 NRL Season39:50 Season-Long Injury in 202143:40 Joining the Bulldogs in 202247:10 Bulldogs’ Incredible Turnaround53:29 The Cast Patrol Effect: Max King’s First Try in 2025?55:57 Re-signing with the Bulldogs57:56 Setting Goals for 20251:02:40 Pre-Season Training for 20251:05:40 Bulldogs Locker Room: The Whiteboard Game1:11:20 Go-To Maccas OrderFollow us @TheCastPatrol on all social media platforms to keep up to date with all things CAST and more.

We sit down with Tyson Pedro, former UFC fighter turned professional boxer as he prepares for his boxing debut against Kris Terziecski. Tyson reveals his strategies and mindset as he enters the boxing ring for the first time and discusses the differences between MMA and boxing. Tyson also shares stories of his journey from the streets of Penrith to the global stage of the UFC. He talks about the key moments of his UFC career, including that unforgettable knockout at UFC 293 against Turkalj and the even better celebration. Tyson also opens up about launching his business 'Drink West' alongside partners Tai Tuivasa and Nathan Cleary, giving us a peek into his life outside the octagon.Watch Tyson Pedro's fight against Kris Terziecski live and exclusively on Stan, on Wednesday night, 20 November, available to all subscribers.(18+) Sign up to Dabble: https://dabble.onelink.me/cUev/dndxwvo6Use code CASTPATROL when signing up.Buy CAST Merch: https://thecastpatrol.com.au00:00 Intro 00:25 Boxing Debut 01:19 Elbow Injury 01:46 Training & Preparation For A Fight 05:46 Goals For Boxing 08:27 Early Life 09:07 Starting MMA 09:31 Playing / Watching Rugby League11:10 Drinkwest Brewery 11:59 Life After Boxing 12:41 Journey To The UFC 13:50 Famous Celebration 16:00 Lessons Learnt From The UFC 17:20 Dealing With Pressure 18:50 Transition Into Boxing 22:53 Mindset Before A FightFollow us @TheCastPatrol on all social media platforms to keep up to date with all things CAST and more.

It's the final Rugby League episode of the year as we pack it up for Season 2024! We break down the latest NRL off-season signings and player movements, from key names like Clint Gutherson and Braydon Trindall, and speculate on where Ben Hunt might land—will it be the beaches of Bondi or the Gold Coast? We recap the Pacific Championships, highlighting top performers, surprise packets and some of the tournament's biggest letdowns whilst debating on this year’s Golden Boot winner. Then, we shift gears for our Spring Horse Racing review, looking back at the Spring Carnival highlights, where Jimmy ranks his top five horses in Australia.(18+) Sign up to Dabble: https://dabble.onelink.me/cUev/dndxwvo6Use code CASTPATROL when signing up.Buy CAST Merch: https://thecastpatrol.com.au00:00 Intro 01:29 2025 Player Movements 11:24 Pacific Championships Recap 18:58 2024 Spring Racing Review 26:35 Listener QuestionsFollow us @TheCastPatrol on all social media platforms to keep up to date with all things CAST and more.

Melbourne Cup 2024 Tips & Preview: Can Vauban Bounce Back?, $91 Roughie Pick & Mark Zahra 3-Peat? Get ready for the race that stops the nation! In our 2024 Melbourne Cup preview, we break down all the top chances in the race with in-depth analysis, current odds and best form lines to follow. In this bite-sized episode, you’ll have all the details to help you bet in confidence on Melbourne Cup day.  We each share our top picks for the Melbourne Cup and take a swing at uncovering a roughie that could turn the race upside down, including Mick’s bold $91 longshot!All our Melbourne Cup Day tips are on Dabble, ready for you to copy with just one click - sign up using the link below!(18+) Sign up to Dabble: https://dabble.onelink.me/cUev/dndxwvo6Use code CASTPATROL when signing up.Buy CAST Merch: https://thecastpatrol.com.au00:00 Intro 00:56 Sign Up To Dabble 01:44 Vauban 03:15 Buckaroo 05:20 Sea King 06:45 Absurde 07:55 Okita Soushi 08:51 Onesmoothoperator09:49 Land Legend 11:28 Interpretation12:25 Zardozi 14:17 Kovalica 16:06 Saint George 17:07 Tips & Predictions 19:54 Best RoughiesFollow us @TheCastPatrol on all social media platforms to keep up to date with all things CAST and more.

This week, we sit down with Luke Metcalf, New Zealand Warriors electrifying 5/8 for a special guest episode. We dive deep into Luke's journey through the ranks of Rugby League, from his early days at Coffs Harbour to playing first grade with Cronulla Sharks. He opens up about the challenges he's faced in his career, including long-term injuries from torn ACLs, fractured legs and hamstring issues that have tested his resilience both mentally and physically.In 2023, Luke made a significant move across the Tasman to join the Warriors as he shares the cultural shifts and experiences between playing in Australia versus New Zealand. Luke shares what it’s like to play alongside his childhood idol Shaun Johnson and how big Shaun has been for his own playing style. To finish the episode, we play a whiteboard game where Luke reveals "Which teammate is most likely to…" Follow Luke Metcalf: https://shorturl.at/ztpOiBuy 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 00:38 Early Life 03:20 Junior Footy 05:25 Signing With The Sharks 06:27 NRL Debut 10:17 Playing During COVID 11:16 Signing With The Warriors 12:26 Moving to New Zealand 14:28 Andrew Webster As A Coach? 15:35 Halfback, 5/8 or Fullback? 17:27 Playing Alongside Shaun Johnson 19:19 2023 Season 20:45 Warriors Fanbase23:03 Dealing with Injuries 28:15 Viral Try Celebration vs Sharks29:40 Highlight of 202431:46 Goals For 202534:48 Impact of James Fisher-Harris36:03 Whiteboard Game 42:10 Luke Metcalf Trivia 43:52 Go To Maccas Ordering Follow us @TheCastPatrol on all social media platforms to keep up to date with all things CAST and more.

In this week's episode, we spotlight the Spring Racing Carnival, focusing on the major events: The Everest and Caulfield Cup. We'll provide a detailed analysis of the top contenders, explore the speed maps and offer our horse tips to help you find a winner this weekend.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 01:04 The Everest Preview 07:44 Caulfield Cup Preview 15:52 Dabble LivestreamFollow us @TheCastPatrol on all social media platforms to keep up to date with all things CAST and more.

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.