One win away. One spot in the 2026 Men’s Cup Grand Final.

On Episode 24 of The Mark and The Mic, we're joined by Newcastle City Blues captain Jack Lanyon and Nelson Bay Marlins captain Billy Barton ahead of a massive Preliminary Final clash.

Newcastle City have been undefeated throughout the entire 2026 season, putting together a remarkable campaign and earning their place in the Preliminary Final.

But standing in their way are the Nelson Bay Marlins; and they know they can match it with the Blues. Back in Round 16, Nelson Bay came within just three points of handing City their first loss of the season.

Now, with a place in the 2026 Men’s Cup Grand Final on the line, there is absolutely everything to play for.

One win away. One spot in the 2026 Men&rsquo;s Cup Grand Final.
On Episode 24 of The Mark and The Mic, we're joined by Newcastle City Blues captain Jack Lanyon and Nelson Bay Marlins captain Billy Barton ahead of a massive Preliminary Final clash.
Newcastle City have been undefeated throughout the entire 2026 season, putting together a remarkable campaign and earning their place in the Preliminary Final.
But standing in their way are the Nelson Bay Marlins;&nbsp;and they know they can match it with the Blues. Back in Round 16, Nelson Bay came within just three points of handing City their first loss of the season.
Now, with a place in the 2026 Men&rsquo;s Cup Grand Final on the line, there is absolutely everything to play for.

Join 2NURFM Sports Reporter and AFL Hunter Central Coast Journalist Oliver Croft on The Mark and The Mic as he talks to the biggest names on the AFL Hunter Central Coast. With exclusive interviews with AFL and AFLW Draft prospects, up and coming talent, players and those with a different perspective from across the league, PLUS the all the stats, this is your official must-listen destination for everything AFLHCC.

Join 2NURFM Sports Reporter and AFL Hunter Central Coast Journalist Oliver Croft on The Mark and The Mic as he talks to the biggest names on the AFL Hunter Central Coast. With exclusive interviews with AFL and AFLW Draft prospects, up and coming talent, players and those with a different perspective from across the league, PLUS the all the stats, this is your official must-listen destination for everything AFLHCC.

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Join 2NURFM Sports Reporter and AFL Hunter Central Coast Journalist Oliver Croft on The Mark and The Mic as he talks to the biggest names on the AFL Hunter Central Coast. With exclusive interviews with AFL and AFLW Draft prospects, up and coming talent, players and those with a different perspective from across the league, this is your official must-listen destination for everything AFLHCC. 

Join 2NURFM Sports Reporter and AFL Hunter Central Coast Journalist Oliver Croft on The Mark and The Mic as he talks to the biggest names on the AFL Hunter Central Coast. With exclusive interviews with AFL and AFLW Draft prospects, up and coming talent, players and those with a different perspective from across the league, this is your official must-listen destination for everything AFLHCC.&nbsp;

Ep. 24 - The Undefeated City Blues with Jack Lanyon

The City Blues are 2026 Men's Cup Premiers!

Today, we’re joined by Newcastle City Blues Men’s Cup Premiership Captain Jack Lanyon, following a remarkable 2026 season that saw the Blues remain undefeated from start to finish.

After an incredible campaign, Newcastle City capped it off with a Grand Final victory over the Killarney Vale Bombers, completing a season that will go down in the club’s history.

Now, Jack takes us inside the Grand Final experience; the moments, the pressure, the celebrations and the memories that he and his teammates will cherish forever.

 

The City Blues are 2026 Men's Cup Premiers!
Today, we&rsquo;re joined by Newcastle City Blues Men&rsquo;s Cup Premiership Captain Jack Lanyon, following a remarkable 2026 season that saw the Blues remain undefeated from start to finish.
After an incredible campaign, Newcastle City capped it off with a Grand Final victory over the Killarney Vale Bombers, completing a season that will go down in the club&rsquo;s history.
Now, Jack takes us inside the Grand Final experience; the moments, the pressure, the celebrations and the memories that he and his teammates will cherish forever.
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Ep. 26 - Newcastle City Blues are PREMIERS - Jack Lanyon 

The Bombers are Premiers once again!

Today, we’re joined by Killarney Vale Bombers Women’s Cup Premiership Captains Beth Wood and Brooke Turner, fresh off one of the most thrilling Grand Finals in AFL Hunter Central Coast history.

The Bombers held their nerve to defeat Newcastle City by just two points, securing their third consecutive Women’s Cup premiership — the first three-peat in the club’s history.

We sit down with the two premiership captains to reflect on the Grand Final, the incredible three-peat, the journey that brought them here, and what it means to make history with their teammates and the Killarney Vale Football Club.

Three years. Three premierships. One historic achievement.

The Grand Final Edition of The Mark and The Mic. 🏆🎤

 

The Bombers are Premiers once again!
Today, we&rsquo;re joined by Killarney Vale Bombers Women&rsquo;s Cup Premiership Captains Beth Wood and Brooke Turner, fresh off one of the most thrilling Grand Finals in AFL Hunter Central Coast history.
The Bombers held their nerve to defeat Newcastle City by just two points, securing their third consecutive Women&rsquo;s Cup premiership &mdash; the first three-peat in the club&rsquo;s history.
We sit down with the two premiership captains to reflect on the Grand Final, the incredible three-peat, the journey that brought them here, and what it means to make history with their teammates and the Killarney Vale Football Club.
Three years. Three premierships. One historic achievement.
The Grand Final Edition of The Mark and The Mic. 🏆🎤
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Ep. 25 - Killarney Vale Back-to-Back-to-Back PREMIERS - Brooke Turner and Beth Wood

The finals are here, and The Mark and The Mic is bringing you its biggest episode yet!

For this massive Finals Episode, we hear directly from four of the biggest names involved in the AFLHCC finals series:

Cardiff Hawks Men’s Cup Captain Dylan Bonham

Warners Bay Bulldogs Coach Mark Dignam

Terrigal Avoca Panthers Men’s Captain Jack Grimmond-Lee

Nelson Bay Marlins Men’s Cup Captain Billy Barton.

Four clubs. Four leaders. One massive finals campaign.

We get their thoughts on the season so far, the pressure of finals football, what it means to represent their clubs, and the excitement surrounding the biggest games of the AFLHCC season.

The finals are here, and&nbsp;The Mark and The Mic&nbsp;is bringing you its biggest episode yet!
For this massive Finals Episode, we hear directly from four of the biggest names involved in the AFLHCC finals series:
Cardiff Hawks Men&rsquo;s Cup Captain Dylan Bonham
Warners Bay Bulldogs Coach Mark Dignam
Terrigal Avoca Panthers Men&rsquo;s Captain Jack Grimmond-Lee
Nelson Bay Marlins Men&rsquo;s Cup Captain Billy Barton.
Four clubs. Four leaders. One massive finals campaign.
We get their thoughts on the season so far, the pressure of finals football, what it means to represent their clubs, and the excitement surrounding the biggest games of the AFLHCC season.

Ep. 24 - The Undefeated City Blues with Jack Lanyon

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