Simply the Guest this week is Kat Haddad! Those in the Rugby League world will know Kat for the brilliant work she does on Rugby League Guru's podcasts, as well as various roles with Souths. If you're a soccer/football nut, you'll know Kat for her work on the coverage of the iconic 2023 Womens FIFA World Cup, as well as the work she does with some A-League clubs. We are so grateful she made the time to pop next door and record a poddy with us!

00:00 Intro.

02:30 Kat's origin story as a fan of sport.

06:50 Kat's move overseas and time living in Spain.

11:50 From Spanish soccer to Australian Rugby League.

18:40 Future hopes and goals.

22:50 The 2023 FIFA World Cup.

27:00 The state of Football in Australia.

31:10 Kat's role in creating the first women's Lebanon national Rugby League side.

34:56 Kat's family connection to the Bears.

39:50 Wrexham coming to Australia.

43:03 GAME - Perfect Partners (with Rugby League Guru)

51:52 Kat's 2025 NRL predictions.

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00:00 Harvey quizzes Lachie on some famous celebrity injuries

07:05 We review comeback round in the NRL and pick some bones.

37:33 Lachie picks one more bone, directed at an infamous NRL player agent.

42:03 We gear up for State of Origin Game 2 this Thursday.

43:57 Lachie reveals the number #1 songs that last time each NRL club won the comp.

47:36 Harvey reveals the squad for the upcoming British and Irish Lions tour.

53:08 Harvey provides an F1 update as Lachie learns a fascinating piece of history.

01:01:34 Lachie has yet another bone to pick, this time with the NBA.

01:06:58 Harvey uses ChatGPT to describe EPL and NRL teams in one word.

01:15:53 Lachie expresses his newfound love for the great sport of Pickleball.

01:17:41 We provide your NRL and AFL shield updates for the week.

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00:00 Harvey quizzes Lachie on the last Origin match that Laurie Daley coached.

07:36 We dive into all the fun of Magic Round and Womens Origin Game 1.

19:36 We name our NSW and QLD Mens Origin teams.

45:24 We question the Roosters transfer decisions with the latest news surrounding Dom Young.

50:14 We look at the newly announced AFL video game for clues about the upcoming NRL game.

57:02 Lachie tells Harvey about a new sport that he had a crack at.

59:20 We provide your weekly shield updates in the AFL and NRL.

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