The League Scene is a weekly look at the NRL. AJ Lucantonio will be joined by Rhys Sullivan to look at the games of the week, the latest news and looking at the lower grades and the potential stars before concluding with our LOLCOW of the Week! One on One with AJ began in 2023 with AJ talking with the stars of the past and current faces in NRL media. This podcast is a one stop shop for Rugby League historians and lovers. If you have any inquiries - contact at leaguescenepod@gmail.com or AJ Lucantonio on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
It's safe to say this one has been one that most podcast listeners have been excited about. How cocky will AJ be after his beloved Roosters put 80 on the Cowboys. Rhys quickly puts him in his place as they recap the Round that was. We analyse Laurie Daley's departure from the role and NRL censorship debate. Also every game from the round as we saw just about everything this weekend.
AJ and Rhys unpack a busy week of the NRL as Adam Doueihi walks out then walks back into the Tigers in a crazy week of controversy that always seems to follow the joint venture. We also review the round in our own unique way PLUS we deep dive the NRLW and Super League before awarding our LOLCOW of the Week.
AJ and Rhys recap a busy week in the NRL. We recap the big contract news, Dean Young's appointment and every tidbit of drama to come out of the weekend games. Any officiating discussion, game chat and coaches still forgetting how to use the bench in 2026 are on the topic minds of our hosts tonight. Enjoy the poddy!
AJ and Rhys return to go through a shortened Round 19 of the NRL season and recap the carnage of Origin III. On the program this week, the boys recap a huge win for the NRL with the TV deal set to make the game richer, and players wealthier. We also unpack the big talking points of the round and discuss the state of the game.
AJ and Rhys return to go through a shortened Round 18 of the NRL season. On the program this week, the boys recap a huge win for the NRL with the TV deal set to make the game richer, and players wealthier. We also unpack wins for Penrith, St George Illawarra, Cronulla, Parramatta and Newcastle and see how the game is going in different parts of the world
AJ and Rhys recap a bizarre week of NRL action as we honour Beanies for Brain Cancer Round. We unpack the NSW and QLD Origin sides, plus go through the major top stories including Josiah Karapani's drunken driving and mid-season signings. The boys also recap a chaotic weekend on the field, some epic games, close games, tight contests, blowouts and also some dire football across the weekend.
AJ and Rhys recap a chaotic Round 16 and Origin II. We recap all the big stories in the world of rugby league, with all the big talking points from the round of footy. On the poddy this week, we discuss the Knights escape from St George, the Dolphins show their class against the Tigers. A huge upset from the Titans over the Origin-depleted Panthers while the Bulldogs stop FozBall in it's tracks. Meanwhile on Sunday, the Warriors christen Christchurch in style with a win over the Cowboys, a big 42-4 swing sees Melbourne restore confidence over Canberra while the Roosters thrash the Sharks.
AJ is finally joined by Rhys for the first time in five weeks to recap a split round of rugby league. We tackle the big story of Ashley Klein's gambling debts and tackle the round of footy in it's entirety. Plenty of huge issues such as Brisbane's collapse, the rise of the Dolphins, the Raiders struggles on offence, a titanic struggle in Auckland and bidding farewell (for now) to Leichhardt. We have an Origin preview and pinpoint some players to watch in the U19 State of Origin.
AJ takes advantage of a solo hosting show to make his case against Brisbane claiming back-to-back premierships without Rhys knowing. Also, he reviews the Origin sides but we will leave the preview of that match until next week ! Every game gets looked at in a much faster way than with two people but we make sure we're thorough and accurate. The big takes, the big talking points all in one place.
AJ and James review the week that was in rugby league, we dissect the major news of the weekend and analyse the carnage of the post Origin weekend of footy. The games are getting closer so as much as we tend to critique the state of the game, margins are getting closer after weeks of blowouts. Elsewhere, we analyse the chaos of the round and there's a lot to dissect across the round so it's a one stop shop/
AJ is once again joined by James Robertson to review the week that was in rugby league. We break down the sad news of Jai Arrow's MND Diagnosis and think of the best way to honour his legendary career. We also deep dive Andrew Abdo's tenure as NRL CEO and will PVL become our NRL overload? Also on the program this week, we analyse the entire round of footy, the good, the bad and the Dragons to sum it up. Plus, we preview SOO I with some bold decisions to be made.
AJ is joined by guest co-host James Robertson who you may have heard in his work with the BarTV team on their coverage of the NSWRL major competitions. We work through the announced Origin teams, breakdown the sudden news of Ivan Cleary's resignation from the end of the 2027 season. Plus we deep dive the week that was and look at the big issues in the game at the present time.
AJ sits down with former NRL referee and offficiating coach Alan Shortall. A decorated official in the NRL since the mid-2000's, refereeing in over 200 NRL matches as a middle referee. He's also been a touch judge and a video referee as well as spending time in the NRL Bunker. Now he's working with Football Australia as their head of pathway officiating. The reason we got Alan on the program was to discuss several options for the NRL to sit down and better communicate with stakeholders in the game. We also discuss the state of officiating pathways and dissect potential solutions for all sporting administrations. Enjoy a strong discussion full of laughs and enjoyment throughout and we are very grateful for Shorty to give us his time!
AJ and Rhys return to recap a big week of rugby league. There's a lot of big news with major ramifications for the game. We analyse the Perth conundrum, contract news involving Metcalf and Shibasaki and reveal our QLD squad for Origin I. We also analyse the full round of rugby league in the NRL.
AJ and Rhys are back to recap plenty of news in our great humble game of rugby league. We also have NINE games to recap this weekend so plenty to go through. On the news segment we dissect Luai to PNG, Craig Bellamy's health diagnosis, Daniel Saifiti's medical retirement and the huge scare for Broncos winger Deine Mariner. We also recap all the big moments from the round just gone.
AJ and Rhys review a chaotic ANZAC Round full of high scorelines, minimal defence and a lot of questions raised at clubs and their performances. We also breakdown the Jarome Luai talks with PNG Chiefs and all the major NRL news as well as a look ahead to the Women's State of Origin series which kickstarts next week.
AJ is rejoined by Rhys this week to review a chaotic week in the NRL. We recap Shane Flanagan's sacking and the carnage of their board in-fighting! We also have a chaotic recap of the week that was !
AJ is left with the keys to the building and rips into the NRL for their 'interpretations' on the disruptor rule after a disrupted weekend full of controversy. He also debates all the big talking points and it's even better with his takes aired unchallenged, no we're not Sky After Dark and go completely off centre but a fun program this week as we look at our great game from every angle!
AJ and Rhys review the chaotic week of Round 5 in the NRL and we debate the big issues in the game of rugby league. We look at the big news surrounding salary cap dispensation and the potential further expansion to 20 teams in the NRL. It has been a massive week of games and storylines. We also debate the big issues in the game with game reviews with detailed analysis. We have our regular segments plus we have our LOLCOW of the Week in a full on episode !
AJ and Rhys review the chaotic week of Round 4 in the NRL and we debate the big issues in the game of rugby league. We look at the big news surrounding Seibold's sacking, Kieran Foran's arrival, Willie Peters arrival in PNG, signing drama and the sad news of Tui Kamikamica's stroke. We also debate the big issues in the game with game reviews with detailed analysis. We have our regular segments plus we have our LOLCOW of the Week in a full on episode ! This episode is in tribute to Noah Johannssen who passed away last Thursday. May you rest in peace and our condolences go out to everyone impacted by his sudden passing.
