The Ball and All
The Ball and All
At its core, The Ball and All is a podcast aimed at normalising adversity. From a humble farm shed in Lennox Head, former Wallaby Berrick 'Barnesy' Barnes, sports business mentor, Steve 'Condo' Condon and former Junior World Surfing Champion, James 'Woody' Wood chat community, connection, challenges and of course, a little sport too. From former and current sportspeople to coaches through to paren…Social links:
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The NRL Playbook 🏈 | Round 13 Best bets & Predictions
Did you catch last night's insane State of Origin match? What happened? A collision sent a player off, changing the game’s momentum. Suddenly, New South Wales was alive, scoring three tries to turn the table! What a game! After a big origin game, which teams can back it up and keep the momentum run…
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The NRL Playbook | STATE OF ORIGIN 🏈 GAME 1
Its the first State of Origin this week in Sydney, with the teams set, it’s all about speed and adaptability this year. Coaches are taking risks, and the squads are packed with a mix of big bodies and quick, agile players. Expect a game that blends traditional toughness with a new-age flair, espec…
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The NRL Playbook 🏈 | Round 12
The Warriors are shining bright, sitting second on the table despite injuries, proving that depth and a great coach make all the difference. Meanwhile, the Knights are turning heads with their unexpected success, and the Cowboys are showing heart despite their struggles. Can they transform their se…
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The NRL Playbook 🏈 | Round 11 Magic Round
ITS MAGIC ROUND! Suncorp plays host to all the games this weekend as each team clashes! Mr Matrix and Condo break down each match up with Teams and also Players looking to show good form as Origin approaches in a few weeks!
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The NRL Playbook 🏈 | Round 10 Knockout Complete
Congratulations to PUMPA the last person standing in our knockout competition! $2610 is coming your way! Not only did PUMPA take the goods but we also had an 8 from 8 this week with JMT getting $1000 picking the round by yourself! Big changes in the competition! Condo and Matrix have all the info i…
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The NRL Playbook 🏈 | Round 9 Pick Em' If You Can
We’ve seen some wild results this season. Did you know that the top of the table is tighter than ever? With teams like the Bulldogs struggling and upsets everywhere, picking the right round is more crucial than ever. As we dive into the stats, it’s clear that playing the wild card can make all the…
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The NRL Playbook 🏈 | Round 8 Best Bets & Predictions
This week, not much action on the surface—no coaches sacked, no big player trades—but dig a little deeper, and there's turbulence: injury crises, wild card moves, and coaching shake-ups looming. The top of the tipping table is congested, wildcards are changing the game, and the last man standing co…
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The NRL Playbook 🏈 | Round 7 Best Bets & Predictions
This week Condo and Mr Matrix are putting the NRL board under the microscope. Did you know that 56% of games are ending in blowouts? We're talking scores of 70, 80 points—does that sound like NRL to you? It’s becoming glorified touch football, and that’s raising some serious questions in this podca…
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The NRL Playbook 🏈 | Round 6 Best Bets & Predictions
The pressure is mounting at the Dragons, and it’s not just about the losses. The disarray at the board level is impacting the players and the game style. When the system isn’t working, it’s tough for anyone to stay motivated, especially the saints greatest ever supporter Condo! Dive into this episo…
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The NRL Playbook 🏈 | Round 5 Best Bets & Predictions
In recent discussions, we've been hearing whispers about coaching changes in the NRL. It's all about timing and performance, right? Shane Flanagan’s name keeps popping up, and the pressure is on. Coaches know they need results, or they might find themselves out the door. Mr Matrix is the coach whis…
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