Playing & Simple

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00:00 GAME - Can we climb the NRL ladder?
11:18 RUGBY LEAGUE - NRL & NRLW Finals, Poor crowds, Still no GF entertainment
36:01 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 similarity
43:14 AMERICAN FOOTBALL - NFL in Melbourne, what's the best front row seat in sport?
50:16 GAZELLE GAZETTE - Fanno Awards 2026, Shield updates, weekly trivia

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Australian Finska Championships 2026 registration spots are running out fast! October 24 at Petersham Bowlo.
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00:00 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 team
35:14 RUGBY LEAGUE - We ruined our mate's tipping record
41:11 AFL - Playing & Simple Cup, Swans possible revenge tour in finals
45:30 FOOTBALL - Another Playing & Simple Cup, Hull's strong start to the EPL season, Leo Messi's international retirement
50:46 FOOTBALL - Former ref Mike Dean admitting to playing games throughout his career
55:01 RUGBY - Shute Shield GF and the incredible rise of 4th grader Tom Gee
01:00:03 GAZELLE GAZETTE - Shield updates and weekly trivia

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00:00 GAME - What do these players have in common?
07:02 RUGBY LEAGUE - Tigers playing finals, Brisbane woes, Jett Cleary and the Warriors
32:48 MORE RUGBY LEAGUE - Sam Walker injury, DCE storyline, Sharks problems
39:43 ALL SPORT - Jarome Luai's Pepsi deal, other athletes that could partner with food and drink brands
44:33 FOOTBALL - Lachie recommends the José Mourinho doco, Ange's big coaching call, Ted Lasso season 4
49:08 GAZELLE GAZETTE - Shield updates, weekly trivia

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Australian Finska Championships 2026 registration spots are running out fast! October 24 at Petersham Bowlo.
Sign up here: https://events.humanitix.com/afc2026
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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:
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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!
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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 retirement
31:40 FOOTBALL - Great start for Aussies in Europe, Aston Villa slow start
37:41 AFL - New wildcard finals system
40:34 PADEL - Our evening as esteemed guests at Sidewall Social Padel in Marrickville
44:15 FINSKA - Aus Finska Champs approach, Coogee Beach Club tournament in September
46:17 GAZELLE GAZETTE - Shield updates, weekly trivia

INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/playingandsimple/
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WEBSITE: https://playingandsimple.com.au/
NEWSLETTER: https://mailchi.mp/playingandsimple/playing-and-simple-weekly-newsletter

Australian Finska Championships 2026 registration is open! October 24 at Petersham Bowlo.
Sign up here: https://events.humanitix.com/afc2026
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