Episode 140 of SmartB Sports Update dives headfirst into a turbulent week across rugby league and the wider sports world. Things are reportedly turning sour at Manly, with multiple players said to have “issues” with head coach Anthony Seibold, while club legend Daly Cherry-Evans faces growing calls to retire amid a noticeable form slump. The Bulldogs are in the spotlight again as the Galvin vs Sexton debate reignites following another disappointing loss, and former NRL CEO David Gallop lifts the lid on a string of past Bulldogs scandals that rocked the league. On a brighter note, the Tigers have been revealed as the least-injured club of 2025—but will that translate to wins?

Outside the NRL, the AFL finds itself under fire for perceived hypocrisy after announcing Snoop Dogg as the 2025 Grand Final entertainment, raising eyebrows across the footy community. Over in tennis, Jannik Sinner was forced to retire from the Cincinnati Open final due to illness, dealing a blow to fans and tournament organisers alike.

And in cricket, Australia’s ODI campaign starts on a sour note, with South Africa thrashing the Aussies in Cairns in the series opener. With drama, controversy, and candid commentary across codes, this episode is packed with everything Aussie sports fans need to stay ahead of the game. 🎧🔥

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🏉 NRL Headlines:

• Manly players reportedly at odds with coach Seibold 😳
• DCE under pressure – retirement calls grow louder 🔕
• Galvin vs Sexton debate reignites at the Dogs 🔥
• Tigers revealed as least-injured team of 2025 💪

🎾 Sinner retires from Cincinnati final due to illness 🤒
🏏 Australia smashed by South Africa in first ODI 💥
🏉 AFL cops heat over Snoop Dogg Grand Final announcement 🐶🎤

🔥 Feuds, flops & finals drama—this ep has it all!

🎧 Listen now: https://smartb.com.au/podcast

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🏉 Manly v Seibold drama 😳
📉 DCE retirement calls grow
🔥 Galvin v Sexton debate returns
🎾 Sinner retires from Cincy Open
🏏 Aus smashed in 1st ODI
🐶 AFL cops Snoop Dogg backlash

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Episode 139 of the SmartB Sports Update Podcast, recorded on August 15, 2025, explores a dramatic week in sports! The Dragons shockingly re-sign coach Shane Flanagan despite a lackluster season, while Sharks boss Craig Fitzgibbon faces scrutiny after a loss to the Dragons. Reed Mahoney is dropped as Bulldogs hooker, with Bailey Hayward stepping in. Anthony Watmough is reportedly leading a push to sack Manly’s Anthony Seibold, and doubts grow over the Roosters’ need for Daly Cherry-Evans. Michael Maguire’s training regime comes under fire after three players suffer hamstring injuries. In cricket, Australia and South Africa are tied 1-1 in their T20I series. In tennis, Jannik Sinner storms into the Cincinnati Masters quarter-finals. Join us for all the controversies, updates, and expert breakdowns!

Episode 139 of the SmartB Sports Update Podcast is LIVE! 🏉 Dragons re-sign Flanagan, Fitzgibbon questioned, Mahoney axed at Bulldogs. Watmough pushes for Seibold sack, DCE doubts at Roosters, Maguire’s training woes. Aus-SA T20Is tied, Sinner in Cincinnati QFs! #SportsPodcast #NRL #RugbyLeague #ShaneFlanagan #BulldogsNRL #DalyCherryEvans #JannikSinner #SportsNews #Tennis #Cricket #CincinnatiMasters #SharksNRL #ManlySeaEagles #ReedMahoney #MichaelMaguire

Ep 139 out now! Dragons re-sign Flanagan, Fitzgibbon under fire, Mahoney dropped. Watmough vs Seibold, DCE Roosters doubts, Maguire training heat. Aus-SA T20s 1-1, Sinner in Cincy QFs!

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Episode 138 of the SmartB Sports Update Podcast, recorded on August 8, 2025, unpacks a wild week in sports! Phil Gould fumbles questions about Lachlan Galvin on 100% Footy, while Fox Sports sacks James Hooper following a drink driving charge. The Panthers face fines and a trainer suspension after a bizarre incident in their Titans clash. Wayne Bennett stuns by telling Lewis Dodd he’s free to leave the Rabbitohs. The Bulldogs name a teenager and Toby Sexton in their extended squad as cover for the injured Galvin, but their poor wet weather form leads to a shock loss against the Tigers. The NRL sanctions Wests Tigers after players use an offensive Middle Eastern hand gesture towards Bulldogs fans. In cricket, India clinch a thrilling fifth Test to draw their series 2-2 against England. In tennis, Novak Djokovic pulls out of the Cincinnati Masters, shaking up the field. Join us for all the drama, analysis, and insights!

Episode 138 of the SmartB Sports Update Podcast is LIVE! 🏉 Gould’s awkward Galvin moment, Hooper sacked by Fox, Panthers fined. Bennett frees Dodd, Tigers sanctioned for offensive gesture. India draw Test series, Djokovic out of Cincinnati! #SportsPodcast #NRL #RugbyLeague #PhilGould #LachlanGalvin #WestsTigers #WayneBennett #SportsNews #Tennis #Cricket #NovakDjokovic #BulldogsNRL #Rabbitohs #JamesHooper #CincinnatiMasters

Ep 138 out now! Gould’s Galvin gaffe, Hooper sacked, Panthers fined. Dodd free to leave Rabbitohs, Tigers sanctioned. India draw Test series, Djokovic skips Cincinnati!

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