Playing & Simple

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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

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

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:
https://www.instagram.com/padelwithholly/

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

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/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@playingandsimple
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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Simply the Guest this week is content creator, comedian, podcaster, wrestler and Wests Tigers tragic Lachy McIntyre! Lachy talks all things Tigers, how he fell in love with rugby league, and his journey from wrestling fanatic to PWA wrestler.

Follow Lachy:
https://www.instagram.com/lachy.mcintyre/
https://www.tiktok.com/@lach_mac
https://www.instagram.com/nobodyaskedpodcast__/

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

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!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.