The 85s Poddy
Hosted by washed-up coaches Dave Hutchens and Nathan Lawrence, we’re joined by weekly guests to discuss the ins and outs and Auckland under 85kg footy on the official, un-official Auckland 85s Pod. It’s about the action on the field as much as the yarns off it.
Episodes
Proudly sponsored by JW Projects, this week Logs and Smurf are joined by the mastermind coaches of both the Hustlers and Panthers. We review their semi-final victories and cover some of the highlights on and off the field so far. We dive into what is required to win on Saturday. Can the Panthers nullify George Young's sideline chat, and can the Hustlers find a way to do what no other team has done this season and beat the Panth...
Proudly brought to you by JW Projects, this week Hutch and Smurf preview the Semi Finals of the Auckland comp; Will the Panthers $hit the bed or will Super Coach rally the Old Boys troops? Can the Slugs make their maiden final or will the Hussies continue their roll? We also get accross the big news in the grade of a National 85s team touring Asia next year. Apologies in advance for Hutch's audio, recorded from the toilets at S...
Proudly sponsored by JW Project, this week Smurf and Logs chew the fat on the 85s competition so far. With the sad news of Waiheke pulling out from the competition, how has that shaken up the table? We preview this weekend's games and brainstorm on the future makeup of the Auckland competition.
Proudly sponsored by JW Projects, this week Logs and Hutch chat to Jason "Horse" Harris who is coming up to 15 years of 85s footy. We get the oil on why Supercoach has banned social media in Orakei, and what keeps him coming back year after year. We review the weekend games with the Hussies getting their first win, and find out why a trip to the rock put one Squid's relationship with his mother on thin ice? Finally, w...
Proudly brought to you by JW Projects, this week Log and Hutch are joined by the longest legs in 85s footy, Rikki McGregor. We get the inside oil on the Panthers and the start to their redemption season. We update the race for the Poddy M, and ask some burning questions; Will Super Coach kick the u9's off the 9am Orakei slot? Does Jonny Neary suit up against the Squids? And where the hell is the Shoey Vuitton?
Brought to you by JW Projects, this week on the 85s Poddy Dave and Smurf catch up with the king of the Waiheke aftermatch, Nat Upchurch. A stalwart of Waiheke rugby and the man responsible for the post-match aphrodisiacs on the rock. We cover the first 2 weeks of the comp, including the Pirates big win over the Hustlers and we preview week ahead. Can Old Boys get revenge for last year’s semi-final, and are Hutch's Squids conten...
We're back! This week Hutch, Smurf and Logs jump into the 2024 season preview. Down to 9 teams but there's no shortage of oil as we get the comings and goings from each team. Is Jonny Neary about to return to the 85s fold? Is Rhys's dad next up on the pod? How many prezzy cards are flying around at GTec? We preview the first round with alot of silverware on the line, and the Hussies finally get a trip to Waiheke.
Proudly sponsored by Better Beer, this week Hutch and Smurf are joined on the final pod of the season by the two Skippers from the National Cup finalists - Jared Percival from the HSOB Light Bears and Matt O'Brien from the Takapuna Bombers. We see how their prep is going for the final, and what they have enjoyed about the competition so far.
Proudly brought to you by Better Beer, this week Hutch and Smurf are joined by HSOB Light Bear’s flanker,and former Squid, Brad Gordon. We get the intel on 85s footy in the South Island as they get ready for their big trip to Auckland to take on Grammar TEC. We preview both semis; Can the Bombers stay away from the temptations of Mish Mosh and Courtney place on Friday night? And will the Light Bears get Supercoach’d?
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This week Hutch and Smurf are joined by OBU Scallywag, Matt ‘Unit’ Fowler. He offers some insightful chat about 85s footy, the ...
Proudly supported by Better Beer, this week Hutch and Smurf are joined by Takapuna Bombers Specialist Bench and Recruiter, Dante Mitchell. We talk the going ons in the Harbour comp, including winning back to back championships, and the "Endless Possibilities" that start after a few sips of brown fizzy post an 85s game. We also review the National Cup games this week as teams hunt a quarter final spot.
Proudly sponsored by Better Beer, this week Hutch and Smurf host Logan and Eamon from the Panthers and Hustlers as we preview the final. We get the low down on the semi final clashes, and how prep has started for Finals Week.
Proudly sponsored by Better Beer, this week Hutch and Smurf are joined by Logs to preview the business end of the season. Can the Lizards break the Semi-Final curse, and will Super Coach be able to get past security to watch the Old Boys?
Proudly sponsored by Better Beer, this week Hutch and Smurf chat with Hussies Speedster Tom Racehorse Rance. He chats about his time with the Bushies in National Cup, and now the Hussies up in the Super City. Finally we learn the origins of the famous Cowboy hat, and preview the final round. Is your team in line for a Semi or Plate footy?
Proudly sponsored by Better Beer, this week Hutch and Smurf are joined by "Super Coach" Bruce West. He covers off his coaching journey that has led him to re-uniting with the Gows at Grammar TEC. He lifts the lid on Prezzy Card Gate, and shares his thoughts on the 85s grade. We then preview the penultimate round of 85s; How bang on is Smurfs predictor? And who’s jumping through the transfer window?
Proudly sponsored by Better Beer, this week Hutch and Smurf are joined by the Waiheke Pirates playmaker Mase Hughes. We hear about what has been going down on the rock, as well as his footy journey that has lead him to play with two of rugby icons in Stephen Donald and James Mclelvie. We catch up on the fall out from Field days, and preview some big clashes which will have a big bearing on the Semi Final make up.
Proudly sponsored by Better Beer, this week Hutch and Smurf are joined by Gulls head coach Logan O'Connell to chew the fat over the season so far, and the upcoming rep season. We also chat through the chances of your team making semi's, the DC's heading for a merger, and which team has the best merch.
Brought to you by Better Beer, this week Dave and Smurf are joined by Legends prop Liam Nicholson who is on cloud 9 after tipping over the reigning premier Debts on the weekend. He gives us a detailed account of the big game, and their new 55 metre penalty kicking lock who is putting ill disciplined teams on notice. The boys review last weekend with some upsets and Smurf gives his annual semi finals magic number, does your team mak...
This week Hutch and Smurf are joined by former NZ and England 7's representative, and current New Plymouth Old Boys Half Pints Hooker, Wizz Lahmert. Wizz gives a great account of his rugby history from being told he was too small to play 1st XV, to winning the IRB sevens circuit at Twickenham. We also find out what is was like growing up with Dane Coles, and what he loves about U85kgs Rugby. We also review the previous weekend&...
This week Hutch chats to Eden Lizard’s Irish recruit Alex Rafferty, we get an insight into how 85kg rugby compares with back in Dublin as well as the big decision to choose the Lizards over Hutch's Squids. The boys then preview the upcoming week with some spicy encounters; Can the Slugs take the Shield? Will the Hussies get redemption over the Bombers? And will the Panthers make it to Waiheke?
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