#054 – Dylan Walker
In this exciting episode we sit down with Dylan Walker, one of the most versatile and gifted players in the NRL. Dylan has had an impressive career so far spanning over a decade, achieving many notable successes on the field, from winning the 2014 Premiership with South Sydney to being named Dally M Centre of the Year in 2017.We also delve deep into Dylan’s representative career, exploring the highs and lows of his journey to becoming an elite rugby league player. We’ll discuss his experiences representing both NSW Blues and the Australian Kangaroos team and gain insight into what it takes to perform at the highest level of the game. Dylan also reveals for the first time ever how he truly lost his premiership ring in the infamous Darling Harbour Mad Monday celebrations.We’ll also talk about Dylan’s recent move to New Zealand Warriors, where he’s been playing some career-best footy alongside Shaun Johnson & fellow bald brother Jazz Tevaga. On the opposite end of friendship, we’ll get the inside story of how his infamous on-field fight with Curtis Scott started resulting in a broken eye socket. To wrap up the episode, we’ll run through a fun quiz with Dylan to test his knowledge of his own career.Dylan Walker: https://www.instagram.com/dwalkz_3/?hl=en0:00 Intro 0:40 Warriors 2023 2:40 Playing Along Side Shaun Johnson 3:50 Moving to NZ 5:30 The Bald Brothers 6:57 Warriors Camp 8:07 Early Life 10:04 Australian Schoolboys Experience12:08 Transition Into Under 20s 13:58 Under 20s Into NRL 16:22 Getting The Call To Play First Grade 17:55 The Perfect NRL Debut 19:38 Living Out Childhood Dream 20:30 2014 NRL Season With South Sydney 22:10 Lead Up To 2014 NRL Grand Final 24:40 Role Within 2014 Rabbitohs Team 26:55 Mad Monday Celebrations29:33 2014 Four Nations Debut32:00 Players Who Stood Out On Tour 32:44 Leaving South Sydney / Signing With Manly 35:25 Transition into Utility Role 38:15 State Of Origin Debut 40:10 Playing Against Stacked QLD Team41:10 Dally M Centre Of The Year 42:40 Playing Alongside Daly Cherry Evans 43:40 Biff With Curtis Scott47:37 Favourite Coach 49:45 What’s Des Halser Like?51:30 Who Gives The Best Spray?53:50 Influence Of Tom Trbojevic 57:37 The Cast Patrol Effect 59:25 Dylan Walker Quiz 01:04:45 Go To Maccas Order
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#068 – Ice from YKTR (Isaac John)
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#067 – Dead Rubber
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#066 – One & Done
#065 – Roger Fabri
We sit down with renowned sprint coach Roger Fabri, a true speed guru and the force behind some of the NRL’s fastest and most explosive players. Known nationally as one of the top masters of speed coaching, Roger takes us on a fascinating dive into the world of high-intensity training.
#064 – State of Origin Game 2 tips & Preview
Get ready for State of Origin Game 2 with this special 30-minute tips & preview episode sponsored by Dabble! We analyse the key ins & outs, dive into the series’ history and reveal some key Origin Game 2 stats. Did you know NSW have NEVER lost a Game 2 when Brad Fittler was the coach?
#063 – Spicy Selections
#062 – Donny Patrol
We are joined by Donny Sports from North of the Border for some good old-fashioned Rugby League discussions.
#061 – State Of Origin Game 1 Tips & Preview
**Pre-listen warning: This preview was filmed before Latrell Mitchell’s unfortunate ruling out of Game 1, but fear not, the show goes on with all other bets and Game 1 stats remaining completely relevant!
#060 – CASTiversary
Join us as we celebrate The Cast Patrol’s 1-year anniversary of podcasting! Thank you to all our incredible supporters & listeners that have helped us along the way.In this special episode, we recap the eventful State of Origin team lists announcement discussing the key ins and omissions.