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Kangaroos Clean Sweep?, Pezet’s Two-Club Shock Deal, Kiwis Hold Off Samoa, First Look at Tonga & Pacific Championships Preview
The Ashes Series is here, with Australia set to face England at Wembley. We give our early thoughts on the Kangaroos' line-up — the stars returning, the new faces debuting, and what to expect from the first test.
We also review Round 1 of the Pacific Championships, as the Kiwis outlasted Samoa in a finals-like clash and Fiji proved too strong for the Cook Islands. Then we preview Round 2, where Tonga finally enter the mix for the first time this year.
To round things out, we recap all the latest from the Spring Racing Carnival, including our takeaways from The Everest and Caulfield Cup, plus a bite-sized Cox Plate preview with early tips and betting angles.
Another packed episode covering all things Rugby League and Racing, proudly brought to you by Unibet.
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00:00 Intro
00:50 Pacific Championship Round 1 Review
06:03 Pezet Signs
08:20 Everest Takeaways
09:56 Sign Up To Unibet
11:38 Cox Plate Preview
13:28 Caulfield Cup Review
16:29 Ashes Game 1 Preview
20:21 Pacific Championships Round 2 Preview
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185. R360 Postponed to 2028: What Happens Next? Papenhuyzen & Lomax’s Next Club?
07:18||Ep. 185R360 is in chaos. The “global rugby revolution” has been postponed until 2028, leaving NRL stars like Zac Lomax and Ryan Papenhuyzen stranded without contracts.We unpack how a billion-dollar competition promising world tours and massive paydays delayed before a single game was played. Will the NRL welcome the rebels back? Or is R360 officially dead before it even began?EXCLUSIVE TIPS ON UNIBET (18+)Sign Up Now: https://bit.ly/4rwLSzq00:00 Intro00:30 What is R360?01:00 Rugby Union World Cup 2027 Problem01:45 How Many Players Already Signed to R360?02:25 What Does This Mean for The NRL?03:06 Zac Lomax Left Stranded?04:15 Ryan Papenhuyzen Return To NRL?06:15 NRL Get the Last LaughFollow us @TheCastPatrol on all social media platforms to keep up to date with all things CAST and more.
184. Melbourne Cup 2025 Tips & Preview, Half Yours to Break the Favourite Curse?, Valiant King to Fly with 51kg & the Caulfield Cup Formline
31:02||Ep. 184Get ready for the race that stops the nation! In our 2025 Melbourne Cup Preview, we go through all the top contenders with form analysis, key stats, jockey changes, and the latest betting odds. In this bite-sized preview, we share our best tips, value plays and trifecta numbers you need to know before placing your bets.All our Melbourne Cup Day tips are on Unibet, access them now via the Cast Patrol Vault. Sign up using the link below!EXCLUSIVE TIPS ON UNIBET (18+)DOWNLOAD APP - http://bit.ly/4pWrqXYWEB SIGNUP - http://bit.ly/4mGUPm50:00 Intro1:55 Melbourne Cup Stats & Trends 3:53 Half Yours 6:28 Valiant King 8:13 Al Riffa10:29 Presage Nocturne12:23 Buckaroo15:42 Meydaan 17:35 River of Stars20:00 Onesmoothoperator 21:53 Flatten The Curve23:52 Further25:23 Absurde27:31 Winner & Tips 29:29 Boxed Trifecta PlayFollow us @TheCastPatrol on all social media platforms to keep up to date with all things CAST and more.
182. The Everest & Caulfield Cup 2025 Preview | Ka Ying Rising Hype Train & Half Yours the Real Deal?
20:30||Ep. 182It’s the biggest weekend in Australian horse racing with The Everest and the Caulfield Cup. Proudly sponsored by Unibet, we break down both Group 1 races with our bite-sized preview, betting tips and best plays.Will Ka Ying Rising, the Hong Kong superstar, prove why it’s the favourite and justify the hype in The Everest 2025? Or will Jolliestar or Jimmysstar spoil the party?We switch focus to the Caulfield Cup, diving into the formlines, international raiders and whether Half Yours deserves to be the top pick heading toward the Melbourne Cup. We cover the key markets, best odds and our top betting selections to get you set for a massive Spring Carnival weekend. All thanks to Unibet, your home for racing this Spring.EXCLUSIVE TIPS ON UNIBET (18+)DOWNLOAD APP - http://bit.ly/4pWrqXYWEB SIGNUP - http://bit.ly/4mGUPm500:00 Intro 00:45 Sign Up To Unibet Vault 01:39 Everest Barrier Draw 03:50 Ka Ying Rising Red Hot Favourite06:00 Betting Strategy 13:34 Caulfield Cup Preview 13:38 Does Half Yours Deserve Favouritism? 14:50 International Raiders in the Caufield Cup16:47 Betting StrategyFollow us @TheCastPatrol on all social media platforms to keep up to date with all things CAST and more.
181. NRL Grand Final Review: Reece Walsh Masterclass, Madge the Drought Breaker & Storm Crumble AGAIN!
41:32||Ep. 181The 2025 NRL Grand Final is in the books and the Broncos are champions after breaking a 19-year drought. We review Brisbane’s victory over Melbourne, where Reece Walsh delivered a Grand Final masterclass with 1 try, 3 assists and a Clive Churchill Medal performance.We look into how Michael Maguire has now broken premiership droughts at multiple clubs and cemented his legacy as one of the NRL’s elite coaches. Meanwhile, the Storm suffer back-to-back Grand Final heartbreaks after leading by 10 at half-time. What went wrong and can they bounce back in 2026?A massive thank you to all our listeners, followers and supporters for tuning in throughout the 2025 NRL season. See you again for season 2026!EXCLUSIVE TIPS ON UNIBET (18+)DOWNLOAD APP - http://bit.ly/4pWrqXYWEB SIGNUP - http://bit.ly/4mGUPm500:00 Intro 02:06 Broncos 2nd Half Juggernauts 02:36 Madge The Drought Breaker 04:24 Play By Play Review11:07 Shibasaki’s Redemption Story 12:32 QLD Teams Dominate13:40 Play By Play Review Part 2 20:41 Best Individual Grand Final Performance?22:25 Sign Up To Unibet 24:09 Grand Final Predictions Review 28:02 Grand Final Team Of The Week 34:20 Australian Ashes Squad AnnouncedFollow us @TheCastPatrol on all social media platforms to keep up to date with all things CAST and more.
180. Who Wins the NRL Grand Final?, Broncos’ 19 Year Drought, Storm Biggest Test Yet & Who Will Stop Reece Walsh?
45:54||Ep. 180The 2025 NRL Grand Final is here and it’s the Brisbane Broncos vs the Melbourne Storm. Can the Broncos finally break their 19-year premiership drought, or will the Storm continue their dominance?We preview the NRL Grand Final with our first tryscorer predictions, Clive Churchill Medal picks, key stats and betting plays. We also look back on the Prelim Finals, breaking down the second-half fadeouts from the Panthers and Sharks. Should Nathan Cleary have taken the shot for a two-point field goal earlier? And what happened to Nicho Hynes with the game on the line?Plus, we reveal our Dally M Team of the Year and select the best players in each position for 2025.EXCLUSIVE TIPS ON UNIBET (18+)SPORTS: http://bit.ly/46pFLURRACING: http://bit.ly/4gehtAF00:00 Intro 01:42 Storm Too Strong For The Sharks 05:18 Broncos Defeat Panthers Thriller 10:03 NRL Grand Final Preview 10:19 Betting Odds & Markets12:01 Which Team Has More Potential?12:48 Team Lists Comparisons16:47 Preview, Stats & Analysis22:53 Who Will Win the Grand Final?25:05 Tryscorer Stats & Tips27:13 First Tryscorer Predictions27:55 Clive Churchill Winner30:48 The Over Club on Unibet32:43 Gnocchi Predicts the GF33:34 CAST Dally M Team Of The YearFollow us @TheCastPatrol on all social media platforms to keep up to date with all things CAST and more.
179. Grand Final Revenge, Broncos to End the Dynasty?, Raiders & Bulldogs OUT & Nawaqanistaqase Leaves the NRL
49:48||Ep. 179It’s Preliminary Finals week and both matchups carry Grand Final history — Storm vs Sharks (2016) and Broncos vs Panthers (2023). Will we see revenge from Sharks and Brisbane, or does Penrith’s dynasty push one step closer to five in a row?We break down the key stats, player matchups and tips for both prelims, including whether the Sharks’ red-hot form can topple Melbourne in their own backyard.In our semi-final review, we assess the Raiders and Bulldogs’ seasons after bowing out in straight sets. Is it progress from last year, or a disappointing finish to their seasons?Plus, the latest NRL news: Mark Nawaqanitawase’s shock code switch, Warrington chasing Tom Trbojevic, and Davvy Moale reportedly set to join Manly in 2027.EXCLUSIVE TIPS ON UNIBET (18+)SPORTS: http://bit.ly/46pFLURRACING: http://bit.ly/4gehtAFCAST STOREVIEW NOW: https://thecastpatrol.com.au00:00 Intro 02:37 Sharks in Red Hot Form06:42 Disappointing Dogs 15:21 NRL Prelim Finals Preview 38:50 Mark Nawaqanitawase To Leave The Roosters 40:27 Will Tom Trbojevic Leave Sea Eagles? 42:37 Davvy Moale Signs With Sea Eagles 44:12 Start / Bench / Cut 46:46 Spring Carnival SegmentFollow us @TheCastPatrol on all social media platforms to keep up to date with all things CAST and more.
178. NRL’s Most Influential Player?, Canberra Faiders, Hynes vs Fogarty & Finals Week 2 Preview
31:55||Ep. 178Who is the most influential player left in the NRL Finals? It’s hard to look past Reece Walsh after his heroics for Brisbane. We review all the action from Week 1 of the finals – the surprises, lowlights and big takeaways – including the Raiders’ brutal crumble in the dying stages on Sunday.We then look ahead to Week 2 with two blockbuster clashes: Raiders vs Sharks and Panthers vs Bulldogs, as teams fight for a spot in the prelims.And for the racing fans, Jimmy lines up his Spring Carnival horses to follow with a monster $86 multi to juice up your account.EXCLUSIVE TIPS ON UNIBET (18+)SPORTS: http://bit.ly/46pFLURRACING: http://bit.ly/4gehtAFCAST STOREBuy CAST Merch: https://thecastpatrol.com.au00:00 Intro 00:32 Best Finals Game Of All Time? 06:51 Storm Prove Too Strong For The Bulldogs 09:35 Panthers & Sharks Survive 12:45 NRL Finals Week 2 Preview 25:14 Spring Futures Multi 28:04 Start / Bench / CutFollow us @TheCastPatrol on all social media platforms to keep up to date with all things CAST and more.
177. Predicting the 2025 NRL Finals: Straight Sets Exit?, Nawaqanitawase or Coates? & 2025 Grand Final Winner Predictions
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