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Bats and Balls Podcast

Each week Pies, The Producer, Mendy & Big Zacko discuss sports from Australia and around the world. Focussed on NRL and AFL in winter, cricket and NFL in summer. We also talk about motor racing, horse racing, basketball, baseball and anything else that comes up from week to week. Join our tipping, fantasy and supercoach comps to interact with the team.
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Jul 5, 2017

It's Swainy and Rugby from the top of the show!
Followed by NRL talk and Big Zacko has done Pies' homework from a few weeks ago.
Plus Tour de France, AFL, and Supercoach talk.
0:00:00 - Rugby
0:26:00 - NRL
1:46:00 - Tour de France
1:56:00 - AFL
2:16:00 - Supercoach
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Twitter - @batsandballspod
Brendan - @brendansmith05
Josh - @PiesJosh
Zac - @BigZacko
Swainy - @Swainy7
Email - batsandballspodcast@gmail.com
facebook.com/batsandballspodcast
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Jun 27, 2017

Masters coach and cycling enthusiast Robbo joins Big Zacko to preview the Tour de France.
Colbee calls in to cover the latest Masters of Rugby League module at Toukley and Katoomba.
Brendan watched most of the footy and recaps the crazy Azerbaijan Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Pies went camping and brings nothing to the table this week.
0:00:00 - Masters of Rugby League
0:23:00 - NRL
1:27:00 - AFL
2:02:00 - AFL
2:03:00 - Formula 1
2:18:00 - Tour de France Preview
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Twitter - @batsandballspod
Brendan - @brendansmith05
Josh - @PiesJosh
Zac - @BigZacko
Colbee - @colbee6ref
Robbo - @rb05eh
Email - batsandballspodcast@gmail.com
facebook.com/batsandballspodcast
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Jun 21, 2017

Published author and historian Erik Nielsen raises the braininess of the pod this week. The lack of Big Zacko means Swainy goes uninterrupted discussing the troubles at the ARU and we devise a ploy to get him to the Rugby World Cup in 2019. Erik enlightens us to the Australian Society for Sports History Conference and the 19th annual Tom Brock Lecture featuring Raelene Castle.
Plus all your NRL, AFL and Supercoach news.
0:00:00 - NRL
0:44:00 - Rugby
1:13:00 - Masters
1:17:00 - AFL
2:18:00 - Sport History and Tom Brock Leacture
2:23:00 - Supercoach
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Twitter - @batsandballspod
Brendan - @brendansmith05
Josh - @PiesJosh
Zac - @BigZacko
Erik - @ErikNielsen2759
Email - batsandballspodcast@gmail.com
facebook.com/batsandballspodcast
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Jun 14, 2017

Big Zacko is back to his best as we bring in NRL expert Craig to pump up his Panthers and the transition of Matt Moylan from fullback to five eighth and captain.
We get Swainy on the line to discuss the Wallabies win over Fiji, the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand and Swainy's debut Super Rugby call #SwainyRWC2019.
Plus Big Zacko and Pies recap the NRL Masters event at St Marys over the weekend.
0:00:00 - NRL
1:01:00 - Rugby
1:24:00 - AFL
1:45:00 - Masters and Football
2:03:00 - Supercoach
Big Zacko Moment 1:43:00
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Twitter - @batsandballspod
Brendan - @brendansmith05
Josh - @PiesJosh
Zac - @BigZacko
Craig - @craigbobbywhite
Email - batsandballspodcast@gmail.com
facebook.com/batsandballspodcast
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Jun 7, 2017

We had grand plans for a few special guests, but instead, thanks to the Big Wet, we've got Big Zacko.
Pretty quick show this week. Just the NRL, AFL and Supercoach with a quick preview of the St Marys NRL Masters day on Saturday.
0:00:00 - NRL
0:46:00 - AFL
1:13:00 - NRL Masters
1:25:00 - Supercoach
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Twitter - @batsandballspod
Brendan - @brendansmith05
Josh - @PiesJosh
Zac - @BigZacko
Email - batsandballspodcast@gmail.com
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May 30, 2017

Pies and Big Zacko are backing up after backing up at the Cabramatta Masters of Rugby League Module. Colbee gets on the phone to wrap it up. Plus we recap the NRL and AFL rounds, give our tips for Origin 1 and the upcoming round of footy and talk a little Formula 1, Cycling and NBA Finals. Plus we're in the chaos that is Supercoach bye rounds.
0:00:00 - NRL
0:46:00 - AFL
1:10:00 - Masters of Rugby League
1:46:30 - The Man Shake
1:52:00 - NBA Finals
2:01:30 - Monaco F1
2:04:40 - Giro d'Italia
2:10:30 - Supercoach
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Twitter - @batsandballspod
Brendan - @brendansmith05
Josh - @PiesJosh
Zac - @BigZacko
Colbee - @colbee6ref
Email - batsandballspodcast@gmail.com
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May 23, 2017

Swainy and Colbee on the phone to talk Rugby and Masters respectively. Plus Pies isn't working tomorrow and decides to tie one on at the podcast. Things don't get too out of hand, most of the best stuff happened in the ad breaks and the producer didn't record them.
0:00:00 - NRL
1:08:00 - Masters of Rugby League
1:30:00 - Rugby
1:53:00 - AFL
2:24:00 - Supercoach
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Twitter - @batsandballspod
Brendan - @brendansmith05
Josh - @PiesJosh
Zac - @BigZacko
Swainy - @swainy7
Colbee - @colbee6ref
Email - batsandballspodcast@gmail.com
facebook.com/batsandballspodcast
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May 17, 2017

Brendan and Josh are left alone again and are now contemplating The Apprentice's position in the team. Spoilers, he's not sacked.
Brendan has plenty to say on the NRL plus we recap the latest AFL round and give our tips for next weekend. Plus F1 and Supercoach.
0:00:00 - NRL
1:15:00 - AFL
1:51:00 - Formula 1
2:03:00 - Supercoach
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Twitter - @batsandballspod
Brendan - @brendansmith05
Josh - @PiesJosh
Zac - @BigZacko
Email - batsandballspodcast@gmail.com
facebook.com/batsandballspodcast
http://batsandballspodcast.com/

May 10, 2017

Glebe Dirty Reds Vice President Mark Paixao joins us to recap the Glebe relaunch and preview the return to Rugby League of the Dirty Reds jersey at Leichhardt. We review the round of upsets in the AFL and in Rep Round. The A-League Grand Final was a cracker. Brendan tells us how good he is at Supercoach and Pies likes a long shot at Eurovision.
0:00:00 - Glebe Dirty Reds
0:20:00 - AFL
0:51:00 - V8 Supercars & Cricket
1:01:00 - Rep Round & NRL Round 10
1:34:00 - Supercoach
1:52:00 - A-League GF
1:58:00 - Eurovision
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Twitter - @batsandballspod
Brendan - @brendansmith05
Josh - @PiesJosh
Zac - @BigZacko
Glebe - @glebedirtyreds
Concord Wolves - @CBGwolves
Email - batsandballspodcast@gmail.com
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May 3, 2017

Robbo has joined us again plus we have Colbee on the line to discuss the last module of Masters of Rugby League at Quakers Hill. Including the first ever Masters Chef 8/10.
Shock horror! Brendan has something nice to say about the NRL referees.
We sprint through the AFL segment this week, but there's still enough time to hear from Swansational.
Plus Big Zacko gives us the big news from the NFL Draft and all the latest from Supercoach.
0:00:00 - NRL
1:15:00 - Rugby
1:38:00 - Masters of Rugby League
2:09:00 - AFL
2:20:00 - NFL Draft
2:35:00 - Supercoach
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Twitter - @batsandballspod
Brendan - @brendansmith05
Josh - @PiesJosh
Zac - @BigZacko
Colbee - @colbee6ref
Robbo - @rb05eh
Email - batsandballspodcast@gmail.com
facebook.com/batsandballspodcast
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Apr 25, 2017

Somehow we cracked the century! Celebrate episode 100 with Brendan, Josh, Colbee, Hunter and Big Zacko via satellite.
We catch up on all the latest NRL talk. Colbee previews the Masters of Rugby League module this weekend at Quakers Hill and Merrylands. Big Zacko has been researching the NFL Draft and some potential picks. We recap the AFL round. And Brendan gives us the V8 Supercars and EFL Championship wrap.
0:00:00 - The Century
0:06:15 - NRL
1:27:10 - Masters of Rugby League
1:44:30 - BIg Zacko NFL Draft
2:10:30 - AFL
2:27:50 - V8 Supercars
2:32:50 - EFL Championship
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Twitter - @batsandballspod
Brendan - @brendansmith05
Josh - @PiesJosh
Zac - @BigZacko
Colbee - @colbee6ref
Hunter - @aaronhunt91
Email - batsandballspodcast@gmail.com
facebook.com/batsandballspodcast
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Apr 18, 2017

The band's back together as we discuss Round 7 of NRL, Round 4 of AFL, the NBA Playoffs have tipped off, Russell Westbrook vs James Harden MVP race, Brighton & Hove Albion promoted to the English Premier League, Big Zacko touches on the NFL Draft, we get stuck into some Batman LEGO and Star Wars Episode VIII talk and finish off with Supercoach.
0:00:00 - NRL
0:57:00 - AFL
1:34:00 - NBA Playoffs
1:50:00 - BHAFC to the EPL
2:15:00 - NFL Draft
2:21:00 - Star Wars
2:30:00 - Supercoach
Brought to you by markeagleston.com.au
Twitter - @batsandballspod
Brendan - @brendansmith05
Josh - @PiesJosh
Zac - @BigZacko
Email - batsandballspodcast@gmail.com
facebook.com/batsandballspodcast
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Apr 12, 2017

We're joined by Darren Flynn from the first club in Rugby League, the Glebe Dirty Reds to discuss their return to the fold.
Swainy returns to discuss the latest developments in Super Rugby as well as Shute Shield and World Sevens.
Big Zacko is on location with scoops the size of a McDonalds soft serve,
Plus a bunch of other sport including Davis Cup, V8 Supercars and the abandoned Sydney Cup.
0:00:00 - Glebe Dirty Reds
0:22:00 - AFL
0:41:00 - Rugby with Swainy
1:27:00 - NRL
2:04:00 - Other Sport
2:21:00 - Supercoach
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Twitter - @batsandballspod
Brendan - @brendansmith05
Josh - @PiesJosh
Zac - @BigZacko
Glebe - @glebedirtyreds
Swainy - @swainy7
Email - batsandballspodcast@gmail.com
facebook.com/batsandballspodcast
http://batsandballspodcast.com/

Apr 5, 2017

Swainy joins us for an in depth discussion about the future of Super Rugby, SANZAR and competition. Plus we recap the NRL and AFL rounds and tip next weeks games. Plus get your AFL Supercoach teams right before the rookies rise up. And there's some NRL Supercoach cows you need too. Note: This show was recorded before Tony Romo retired to the announcers box.
0:00:00 - NRL
0:50:00 - AFL
1:08:00 - Rugby with Swainy
1:36:00 - AFL Tips
1:48:00 - Masters of Rugby League
1:51:00 - Supercoach
2:18:00 - NFL
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Twitter - @batsandballspod
Brendan - @brendansmith05
Josh - @PiesJosh
Zac - @BigZacko
Swainy - @swainy7
Email - batsandballspodcast@gmail.com
facebook.com/batsandballspodcast
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Mar 29, 2017

It's just Pies and Brendan this week as Big Zacko is still reeling after the first week of the AFL. We keep it pretty simple seeing Pies had Masters training before the show. Topics for discussion are NRL scheduling, The New Zealand Warriors form, AFL Round 1 of boilovers, India finished off Australia in the 4th test, and Liam from One Direction had a baby!
0:00:00 - NRL
0:45:00 - AFL
1:00:00 - Cricket
1:17:00 - Supercoach
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Twitter - @batsandballspod
Brendan - @brendansmith05
Josh - @PiesJosh
Zac - @BigZacko
Email - batsandballspodcast@gmail.com
facebook.com/batsandballspodcast
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Mar 20, 2017

We're joined by a very special guest, our favourite listener and AFL expert Swansational to preview the 2017 AFL Season and give us some well needed tips on AFL Supercoach. And before he arrived we went through Round 3 of the NRL and tipped all the winners for Round 4, and previewed the first week of the Bats and Balls Cup in Supercoach.
0:00:00 - NRL
0:51:00 - NRL Supercoach
0:58:00 - AFL 2017 Season Preview
2:04:00 - AFL Supercoach
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Twitter - @batsandballspod
Brendan - @brendansmith05
Josh - @PiesJosh
Zac - @BigZacko
Craig - @swansational
Email - batsandballspodcast@gmail.com
facebook.com/batsandballspodcast
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Mar 16, 2017

After two rounds of the NRL a few of us are ready to make some big statements. Outlandish or otherwise, it's a fun show with a lot of NRL talk. Plus Masters, No Ma'am Basketball, Australia in India Test Cricket, NFL and Supercoach.
0:00:00 - NRL
0:50:00 - Masters of Rugby League
1:03:15 - Basketball
1:11:00 - Test Cricket
1:28:00 - NFL Free Agency
1:45:30 - Supercoach
Brought to you by markeagleston.com.au
Twitter - @batsandballspod
Brendan - @brendansmith05
Josh - @PiesJosh
Zac - @BigZacko
Email - batsandballspodcast@gmail.com
facebook.com/batsandballspodcast
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Mar 7, 2017

Robbo, coach of Penrith Waratahs Masters of Rugby League joins us to recap the Selectors Cup and also talk NRL Round 1, Supercoach and Australia's 2nd test in India.
0:00:00 - NRL
1:20:00 - Supercoach
1:48:00 - Masters of Rugby League
2:14:00 - Cricket
2:17:00 - Basketball
2:30:00 - V8 Supercars
2:31:00 - Cycling
Brought to you by markeagleston.com.au
Twitter - @batsandballspod
Brendan - @brendansmith05
Josh - @PiesJosh
Zac - @BigZacko
Robbo - @rb05eh
Email - batsandballspodcast@gmail.com
facebook.com/batsandballspodcast
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Mar 1, 2017

The NRL is back and we couldn't be more pumped. To preview the season and predict the fortunes of all 16 teams we're joined by Craig Bobby White.
We go through each team and then give our rankings from 16-1. Plus all the major awards and we predict the Grand Final result.
0:00:00 - All the teams in alphabetic order
1:33:00 - Top 16 Predictions
2:01:40 - Grand Final Predictions
2:07:50 - Award Winners
2:40:00 - Masters of Rugby League, Cricket, Basketball
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Twitter - @batsandballspod
Brendan - @brendansmith05
Josh - @PiesJosh
Zac - @BigZacko
Craig - @craigbobbywhite
Email - batsandballspodcast@gmail.com
facebook.com/batsandballspodcast
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Feb 23, 2017

Big Zacko is back in the fold and our favourite correspondent Swainy is back from Brisbane with all the latest Rugby news. We talk about the NBA trade deadline and Panathinaikos win in the Greek Cup. Josh is in awe of a bloke eating pies on the bench during the FA Cup and Brighton & Hove Albion are still destined for the Premier League. Plus we cast an eye over Big Zacko's current NRL Supercoach team. And Pies points out a few of his PODs in both NRL & AFL Supercoach teams.
0:00:00 - Cricket
0:30:00 - Basketball
0:42:00 - Football & Pie Eating
0:56:00 - Supercoach
1:27:00 - Rugby
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Twitter - @batsandballspod
Brendan - @brendansmith05
Josh - @PiesJosh
Zac - @BigZacko
Swainy - @swainy7
Email - batsandballspodcast@gmail.com
facebook.com/batsandballspodcast
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Feb 14, 2017

Big Zacko has brushed us again so it's down to Brendan to do the heavy lifting this week after Josh was too busy playing Fifa to watch any sport.
0:00:00 - Facebook Live
0:34:00 - NRL All Stars
0:58:00 - Rugby 10s
1:03:00 - Winx, The Plea, Brighton & Hove Albion
1:14:00 - Supercoach
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Twitter - @batsandballspod
Brendan - @brendansmith05
Josh - @PiesJosh
Zac - @BigZacko
Email - batsandballspodcast@gmail.com
facebook.com/batsandballspodcast
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Feb 9, 2017

What a weekend in sports. Plenty to talk about including, but not limited to: NRL Auckland 9s, AFLW, Sydney Rugby 7s, Bathurst 12 hour racing, Boxing and the Mundine v Green live stream, Super Bowl LI and the legend of Tom Brady, A-League and FIFA's interpretation of the off-side rule, Supercoach and more.
0:00:00 - Facebook LIVE
0:31:00 - NRL, AFLW, Bathurst 12hr, Boxing, Rugby 7s
1:11:00 - NFL Super Bowl LI
1:43:00 - NBA, A-League, Supercoach
Brought to you by markeagleston.com.au
Twitter - @batsandballspod
Brendan - @brendansmith05
Josh - @PiesJosh
Zac - @BigZacko
Email - batsandballspodcast@gmail.com
facebook.com/batsandballspodcast
http://batsandballspodcast.com/

Feb 1, 2017

We took all of January off so it's time to get back in the studio for another go round. Only problem is, we forgot to tell Big Zacko. We go Facebook Live, call Swainy and Big Zacko gets on the phone later in the show.
0:00:00 - Facebook LIVE
0:27:00 - Rugby
0:50:00 - Big Zacko
1:51:00 - NRL
2:09:00 - English Football
2:13:00 - Supercoach
Brought to you by markeagleston.com.au
Twitter - @batsandballspod
Brendan - @brendansmith05
Josh - @PiesJosh
Zac - @BigZacko
Swainy - @swainy7
Email - batsandballspodcast@gmail.com
facebook.com/batsandballspodcast
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