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 difference. If you nail your tips, you can move up the leaderboard fast!

We&rsquo;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&rsquo;s clear that playing the wild card can make all the difference. If you nail your tips, you can move up the leaderboard fast!

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 parenting experts, artists and musicians, The Ball and All keeps things light while often going deep.

From former and current sportspeople to coaches through to parenting experts, artists and musicians, The Ball and All keeps things light while often going deep.

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The NRL Playbook 🏈  | Round 9  Pick Em' If You Can

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 could be decided in this weekend’s tough matches. Plus, the upcoming clash at Leichhardt and Campbelltown, where home ground advantage and discipline could make or break teams.
Worth thinking about: even in a quiet week, the stakes are higher than ever!

This week, not much action on the surface&mdash;no coaches sacked, no big player trades&mdash;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 could be decided in this weekend&rsquo;s tough matches. Plus, the upcoming clash at Leichhardt and Campbelltown, where home ground advantage and discipline could make or break teams. Worth thinking about: even in a quiet week, the stakes are higher than ever!

The NRL Playbook 🏈  | Round 8  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 podcast about the game’s integrity. We’re seeing a spike in ‘six again’ calls—up 55% this season alone! This isn’t just a tweak; it’s a transformation driven by TV revenue and a push for more tries per game. Tune in to join the discussion! 

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&mdash;does that sound like NRL to you? It&rsquo;s becoming glorified touch football, and that&rsquo;s raising some serious questions in this podcast about the game&rsquo;s integrity.&nbsp;We&rsquo;re seeing a spike in &lsquo;six again&rsquo; calls&mdash;up 55% this season alone! This isn&rsquo;t just a tweak; it&rsquo;s a transformation driven by TV revenue and a push for more tries per game. Tune in to join the discussion!&nbsp;

The NRL Playbook 🏈  | Round 7  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 episode where Mr Matrix and Condo discuss coaches under some heat and the weekly draw!

The pressure is mounting at the Dragons, and it&rsquo;s not just about the losses. The disarray at the board level is impacting the players and the game style. When the system isn&rsquo;t working, it&rsquo;s tough for anyone to stay motivated, especially the saints greatest ever supporter Condo! Dive into this episode where Mr Matrix and Condo discuss coaches under some heat and the weekly draw!

The NRL Playbook 🏈 | Round 9 Pick Em' If You Can

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