Mailbag Episode with Sam Shinazzi (26/9/24)

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[00:00:48] My name is Sam Shinazzi, I'm an OG from 2015

[00:00:52] A supporter of the club for a lot longer than Matt

[00:00:54] And this is our 10th season of podcasting

[00:00:56] Having a great time doing so

[00:00:58] This is a huge week in the history of the club

[00:01:01] The biggest since 2018 and one of the biggest in modern memory

[00:01:07] We have two teams in two prelims

[00:01:11] The NRL team and the NRLW team

[00:01:14] And we have two teams in grand finals

[00:01:16] The Newtown SharkJets and the Sharks Jersey Flag Team

[00:01:21] So very big weekend

[00:01:23] I know a bunch of you are planning on seeing as much of it as you can in the flesh

[00:01:28] And obviously a lot of people will be watching on the TVs as well

[00:01:31] So let's hope it all goes our way

[00:01:33] Now we do know that for the NRL game there's a bit of an injury cloud around

[00:01:38] Especially around our two centres

[00:01:40] News will be coming out about that in the next 24 hours

[00:01:44] Depending when you hear this, depending on when our release is

[00:01:46] Episode to be honest, not sure when it's going to come out

[00:01:48] So I shouldn't be talking much more about that

[00:01:51] But stay tuned to the official channels for all the information on who is going to play

[00:01:59] And where they're going to be playing

[00:02:02] Hope as many of you can get out to the game

[00:02:05] The team would definitely appreciate your support if you can get out to the ground

[00:02:11] So it's going to be a competitive match

[00:02:14] It's going to be a challenge

[00:02:17] But you know what? I have a feeling that the club is up for it

[00:02:22] So let's see how this one unfolds

[00:02:24] But until we get there, whole stack of your mail to get through

[00:02:27] The old precursor of if this isn't for you

[00:02:30] A mailbag edition

[00:02:31] You can click off now and come back for another episode another time

[00:02:35] Otherwise please stick with us, we're going to talk lots about the Sharks tonight

[00:02:38] Via your thoughts and feelings

[00:02:41] I'm going to handle the mailbag tonight

[00:02:42] There is not a special guest joining us

[00:02:44] For lots of different reasons, nothing bad

[00:02:47] Let's get into it

[00:02:50] First up I wanted to pay respect and say hello to one of the OG listeners, Jason

[00:02:56] Who has been in touch

[00:02:57] Jason is the gentleman who had the giant fin at the ground

[00:03:03] Which we talk about from time to time

[00:03:04] And a lot of you remember his handy work

[00:03:06] He travelled as well

[00:03:08] And he's been in touch and just been talking about some things going on in his world

[00:03:13] But he's hoping to be back next year with the fin

[00:03:16] So that's exciting, see how he goes with that

[00:03:21] Thanks to Brayden who was in touch

[00:03:22] Who wrote before the game last week

[00:03:25] And he said we win and win well

[00:03:27] Can't wait for the prelims

[00:03:28] Brayden thank you for being in touch

[00:03:29] And for your genius thoughts there

[00:03:33] Stephen said

[00:03:35] How good

[00:03:36] Great first half, able to hold them off in the second

[00:03:39] Happy for the team and the coaching staff

[00:03:41] And especially for the fans

[00:04:02] He said

[00:04:03] Neil said

[00:04:09] We did it

[00:04:11] I know you were always confident Sam

[00:04:13] But I didn't want our season to end

[00:04:15] Trindle was sensational

[00:04:16] Especially in the first half

[00:04:18] Nico did his job and got kicking proved vital

[00:04:20] We dug deep and hung on and finally silenced the critics

[00:04:23] Trindle was the star, everyone did their job

[00:04:26] The pace of the game was exhausting

[00:04:28] The shark should be confident now

[00:04:29] The pressure's off, no more noise

[00:04:32] Can we beat the Panthers?

[00:04:34] It'll be a great day if we can do that

[00:04:36] It's the only way we're going to get some respect

[00:04:39] To be the best, you got to beat the best

[00:04:41] I know you said that famously

[00:04:43] As far as the critics are concerned

[00:04:45] I believe it's mine or we don't mind

[00:04:47] Because they don't matter

[00:04:48] Thanks to everything you do up up

[00:04:50] That's from Neil, thanks Neil

[00:04:51] Wise words, appreciate your support as always

[00:04:56] We have a different Neil

[00:04:58] Actually two Niels in a row

[00:04:59] This Neil was on the YouTube and said

[00:05:02] Thanks guys keep up your content

[00:05:03] Shark from New Zealand so thank you very much

[00:05:06] Appreciate that

[00:05:08] Dale said long time listen the first time

[00:05:11] Mailer, lifetime sharks fan

[00:05:14] Love the podcast listen every week

[00:05:16] Thank you very much Dale that is awesome

[00:05:19] Midway through the second half

[00:05:20] I felt the smell of the Warriors game to it

[00:05:23] Amazing first half followed by

[00:05:24] Early second half tried the Cowboys

[00:05:27] Disallowed tries to the sharks

[00:05:29] Missing some tackles, fatigue sets in

[00:05:31] He says the boys need to stop trying to milk penalties

[00:05:34] Two weeks in a row they've been

[00:05:36] Seen to do this on the fifth tackle

[00:05:38] And it kills our momentum

[00:05:40] Criticism on Nico the last few weeks

[00:05:42] Has been unbearable

[00:05:43] He's an amazing human being

[00:05:44] Who I believe the club can build a team around

[00:05:46] Not just a team of talented players

[00:05:48] But a team of good human beings

[00:05:50] I can't imagine any halves pairing

[00:05:52] Even thinking back to Stuart and Daly

[00:05:54] Johns and Johns or Langrown Walters

[00:05:56] Getting us out of the game against Melbourne

[00:05:58] They dominated the entire team

[00:06:00] And bashed us in a submission

[00:06:02] Just like the sharks did against the Cowboys

[00:06:04] Keep up the great work

[00:06:06] Appreciate the work that you do and your co-hosts

[00:06:08] And enjoy the listen, that's from Dale

[00:06:10] He said, PSNR the listeners are sharks fans

[00:06:13] But I recommend all 40 fans

[00:06:15] Listen to Mark Burris' interview with Yvonne Sampson

[00:06:18] She's a breath of fresh air and absolute voice

[00:06:20] In the Fox coverage

[00:06:21] One of my colleagues, Bonnie

[00:06:23] Thank you very much Dale

[00:06:24] And thanks so much for being in touch

[00:06:26] Thanks for being a long time listener

[00:06:27] And appreciate you being in touch

[00:06:29] Don't be a stranger

[00:06:33] Clayton says

[00:06:34] The long time shark supporter

[00:06:35] Greatest of the team, get the monkey off the back

[00:06:37] With a very good performance against the Cowboys

[00:06:39] I really appreciate your balanced comments

[00:06:41] On Nico Hines over the past couple of weeks

[00:06:43] Also good to see Fiti not allow the media

[00:06:45] To put the win all on Trindle's performance

[00:06:47] Well there's no doubt that Trindle

[00:06:49] Was man of the match and set up three

[00:06:51] Of our tries, the fact is

[00:06:52] The media wrongly attributed him

[00:06:55] Setting up the other one, the Cam McInnes try

[00:06:58] Which Nico had for the kick

[00:07:00] Yes, Nico is not as dominant

[00:07:02] And in the same form as he was in the past

[00:07:05] But I'm willing to give a player some leeway

[00:07:06] Who has had two previous seasons largely

[00:07:08] Carrying the team on his back

[00:07:10] Long leave the king of Caring Bar

[00:07:13] Hoping everyone gets out to Homebush

[00:07:15] And drove on Saturday night

[00:07:16] Let's not give the Panthers any more advantage for this one

[00:07:18] The week off is plenty

[00:07:19] Thanks from Clayton

[00:07:22] Thanks Clayton, appreciate that

[00:07:23] Yeah, Nico's been copying it a lot

[00:07:25] And say what I think on this potty

[00:07:27] And I try not to be swayed

[00:07:30] By too many different things

[00:07:31] Except exactly what I think and feel

[00:07:33] And I think at the moment he's still

[00:07:35] Being pretty bashed, so

[00:07:37] Let's see what happens

[00:07:39] Over the next 48 hours but

[00:07:41] I wish him all the best, I think he's

[00:07:44] Copping it pretty bad, so

[00:07:45] Adam says great to win

[00:07:47] Great to not have a heart attack

[00:07:50] I've no idea how I got through the

[00:07:51] 2016 GF

[00:07:53] He's also critical of

[00:07:55] Greg Alexander and Cam Smith on

[00:07:57] SCN Radio

[00:07:59] About

[00:08:00] Bagging out the Sharks crowd last week

[00:08:02] Comparing it to a Melbourne Storm one

[00:08:04] He also says, dare to dream

[00:08:06] Can we do a Bradbury Cheers from Adam

[00:08:09] Nathan says thanks for

[00:08:11] All the amazing work on the pod

[00:08:13] Thank you Nathan for listening

[00:08:15] Taking a moment to savor

[00:08:17] How well the entire club is currently

[00:08:19] Going across all grades

[00:08:21] Fantastic stuff

[00:08:22] Managed to get out to Allianz last Friday

[00:08:25] And

[00:08:25] Had an absolute blast

[00:08:28] On the Panthers game I hope Fitsy is getting

[00:08:30] The lads to run it clear for a chunk of the

[00:08:32] Game, test the shoulder out

[00:08:34] And wear him out as much as possible

[00:08:36] We have to play smart and out

[00:08:38] Enthusian for the full 80, who knows

[00:08:40] I've seen many prelims

[00:08:42] Hopefully this prelim can be an upset

[00:08:44] Thanks and up up, that's from Nathan

[00:08:48] On the

[00:08:49] YouTube comments 12 from

[00:08:52] 121 said the Panthers side is so talented

[00:08:54] But we have no pressure

[00:08:56] And I think that's a pretty fair statement

[00:08:58] I think the only pressure is probably

[00:09:00] Internally from themselves as a club

[00:09:02] And as a team I think the outside

[00:09:04] Noise is, you know, they don't have much of a chance

[00:09:06] Even a lot of the Sharks fans are

[00:09:08] Realistic saying well it's going to be

[00:09:09] Quite the battle, so I think the pressure

[00:09:12] Is off in that regard but there's no excuses

[00:09:14] Like rock up, give him hell

[00:09:16] Hope you're doing enough to win

[00:09:17] I think that's got to be the attitude

[00:09:22] Joe said

[00:09:23] I thought you was great

[00:09:25] On TV, that's referring to Kieran and I

[00:09:27] Watching the episode on YouTube

[00:09:29] Joe was, so thank you very much for that

[00:09:33] David says great to meet you at Strawberry Hills

[00:09:35] Hotel before the game

[00:09:37] Thank you David, pleasure it was all

[00:09:39] Mine

[00:09:41] Someone's got to get onto the club

[00:09:42] To replace sweet Caroline with Tom

[00:09:44] Penny's a wope back down

[00:09:45] How good was it watching the boys belt it out

[00:09:48] And get around Nico after a good win

[00:09:50] It'd be amazing to hear the crowd at home

[00:09:53] Belt this out when the boys need a lift

[00:09:55] So just on that

[00:09:57] It has been raised

[00:09:59] At different levels of the club

[00:10:01] And at the moment

[00:10:02] The thought is that

[00:10:04] The unofficial thought is that it's better off

[00:10:06] In the Sheds for the team to

[00:10:08] Have it as an internal

[00:10:10] Special time but I'm

[00:10:12] Hoping that that will

[00:10:14] Change in the coming year or two

[00:10:16] And maybe we'll get to do it as the run out

[00:10:18] Maybe we'll get to do it as some other part of the

[00:10:21] Game day events but the clubs

[00:10:23] Of wherever it so TBC on that one

[00:10:25] You said also great seeing tricky step up

[00:10:27] For the big one to take some pressure off Nico

[00:10:29] It's a shame they missed so many games

[00:10:31] To work on their combination this year

[00:10:33] They're only about 20 games deep

[00:10:35] Playing together I think

[00:10:37] They'll go on to do great things

[00:10:38] That's from David, thanks David

[00:10:42] Corey said isn't it great to finally get

[00:10:44] To the prelims

[00:10:45] We watched the Cowboys game from a motel

[00:10:48] Room in Koff's Harbour as we were there last

[00:10:49] Weekend for a wedding

[00:10:51] I want to know if the boys are fully fit going into this

[00:10:53] Weeks game any doubtful players

[00:10:56] Well, yes

[00:10:57] Yes, Jesse Ramian

[00:10:59] And Kyle Ido

[00:11:01] Under an injury cloud so

[00:11:02] Watch this space

[00:11:04] You also say that Stone Street would be good

[00:11:06] Replacement for one of the three quarters

[00:11:09] I'm so proud of the first half effort last week

[00:11:11] I have belief they can do this

[00:11:14] The Panthers are playing with a not 100%

[00:11:16] Fullback and the team has shown

[00:11:17] Times of frustration during the season

[00:11:19] Let's go get the sharks

[00:11:21] Then go to the grand final do it for the fans

[00:11:23] Do it for the club, do it for yourselves

[00:11:25] And most of all do it for everyone supporting the black, white and blue

[00:11:27] Up up we got this

[00:11:30] That's from Corey

[00:11:31] Corey's pumped

[00:11:33] Corey's getting me pumped

[00:11:37] Some praise from

[00:11:38] OzzyOtherway on the YouTube

[00:11:41] In regards to the interviews we did during the week

[00:11:43] He said your interviews are better than mainstream media

[00:11:48] Case in point the 10 minute interview yesterday with Niko

[00:11:51] Spent the whole time discussing everything

[00:11:53] But he's up coming

[00:11:54] 100th game

[00:11:56] Brilliant stuff by you Sam

[00:11:58] That's very kind, thank you so much

[00:11:59] I'm only reading it out because you wrote it

[00:12:01] Thank you so much, appreciate it

[00:12:02] It's my absolute pleasure to talk to those guys down there

[00:12:06] And I hope that

[00:12:07] They get half the kick out of it as what I do

[00:12:10] I'm glad that you as a listener

[00:12:11] Enjoy it

[00:12:13] Jamie from the UK

[00:12:15] I think now living in Australia

[00:12:18] Says

[00:12:19] Great first half from Trindle

[00:12:21] Amazing great effort all around

[00:12:23] A little bit of luck in the second half would have won by so much more

[00:12:26] Love the starting 13

[00:12:27] The bench for Saturday this is our best chance

[00:12:29] In four years to beat the Panthers

[00:12:31] Up up that's from Jamie

[00:12:33] Jamie's in Australia get excited

[00:12:36] Next up we have Patrick

[00:12:37] Who I think I might have missed last week

[00:12:40] I think the male came in a bit too late

[00:12:42] But a great lengthy

[00:12:44] Piece of correspondence

[00:12:46] Double down on the fact that this season

[00:12:48] Was more 2015 than 2016

[00:12:51] Amongst a lot of the points you've made

[00:12:53] You wanted to give credit to

[00:12:54] Our fringe first graders like Ma'Wini

[00:12:56] Herodian, Billy Burns who only play

[00:12:58] When the squad is stretched thin

[00:13:00] When called upon they haven't let anyone down

[00:13:03] They form a highly underrated

[00:13:05] Part of the squad and I'm glad we have them

[00:13:06] You may not fully agree with all the points

[00:13:08] That I've made but I thought I'd send this in to try and avoid

[00:13:11] Buying a little into a lot of the knee jerk reactions

[00:13:14] That would be going around the team and Nico

[00:13:16] Our level is higher than that

[00:13:18] Of the Cowboys and I'm glad that we won

[00:13:21] Alright thanks Pat

[00:13:22] Appreciate that sorry for the lateness

[00:13:23] Of replying

[00:13:27] Give a shout out to

[00:13:28] Juzz who was corresponding with me last week

[00:13:31] As well and I was a bit late to reply about

[00:13:33] Tickets I think it was

[00:13:35] But I think he and his friends

[00:13:36] End up being right near my

[00:13:38] Big mug which was on TV

[00:13:41] Matthew has been in touch

[00:13:43] Love the pod all you do

[00:13:45] Thank you very much

[00:13:46] All the way from North Queensland

[00:13:48] A rant on mainstream

[00:13:50] And social media this week

[00:13:52] Was really blown out towards the sharks

[00:13:55] I can cop that

[00:13:56] But the amount of stories and headlines

[00:13:58] About a single individual is outrageous

[00:14:01] It's bullying

[00:14:02] And to attack a single player about numerous things

[00:14:04] Just to get a few clicks is wrong

[00:14:06] Sure the NRL

[00:14:08] And sharks head honchos

[00:14:10] Can do something about this

[00:14:12] I believe Nico has lots to do with

[00:14:14] Mental health and all that and everyone

[00:14:16] Who writes these stories knows the backlash

[00:14:18] That it causes nothing like kicking someone

[00:14:20] When they're down pack of vultures

[00:14:22] He's not even playing that bad

[00:14:24] Or doing much wrong but he creates a story

[00:14:26] Or headline and people buy into it

[00:14:28] Sorry about all this as a first time

[00:14:30] Writer I don't usually voice my opinion

[00:14:32] But it's getting out of hand

[00:14:33] Well Matthew don't be sorry

[00:14:36] I completely grew everything you've said

[00:14:38] And anyone with

[00:14:39] Even half a brain knows that

[00:14:42] It's been

[00:14:44] Vicious, it's been over the top

[00:14:45] It's been

[00:14:47] Warranted in a lot of cases

[00:14:48] And obviously in the last couple of weeks

[00:14:51] Just out to get the clicks

[00:14:53] Doesn't mean Nico is not up for criticism

[00:14:56] Because there are things that you can

[00:14:58] Criticise about his game over the past

[00:15:01] Months since his return from injury

[00:15:02] But against

[00:15:04] North Queensland he played a great role

[00:15:07] Did everything he had to do

[00:15:09] And it just happened to be that

[00:15:10] Trindle was the more dominant half

[00:15:13] And there have been a lot of headlines

[00:15:15] Around that and stories this week

[00:15:17] We'll see how that pans out in the next

[00:15:18] Week or two and in pre-season

[00:15:21] And that kind of thing but Nico

[00:15:22] Is not going anywhere, I don't believe

[00:15:24] Trindle is going anywhere either and

[00:15:25] We'll see what happens there with how they

[00:15:28] Make everything work but completely

[00:15:30] Appreciate your thoughts Matthew

[00:15:31] Always be in touch and don't be a stranger

[00:15:34] You also said you believe Brailey

[00:15:36] Holds the keys to the team

[00:15:38] And it's power game with Tricky

[00:15:40] At 7, then Nico playing off the

[00:15:42] Back of that. He'll have so much

[00:15:44] More time and energy to do this

[00:15:46] With Brailey getting us to the good zone

[00:15:48] Yeah I think that's really wise man

[00:15:50] Thanks for being in touch

[00:15:51] Hopefully that can happen against the Panthers

[00:15:56] Mitch I am also late

[00:15:58] In responding to you about

[00:16:00] Getting a drink before the game

[00:16:02] So apologies if you're listening

[00:16:04] Simon said

[00:16:06] I am on the telecast for sure

[00:16:08] You're like there's the

[00:16:10] Sharkcast bloke celebrating

[00:16:12] The try

[00:16:14] That's right Simon, there's a few

[00:16:16] Sharkcast blokes actually

[00:16:17] Couple of us celebrating the try but

[00:16:19] My head was definitely one of them

[00:16:22] Along with Cure and Fraser, thanks for that

[00:16:24] Chris

[00:16:26] Also sent in a video

[00:16:29] I think of

[00:16:32] Me

[00:16:33] Celebrating a penalty try I think

[00:16:35] So thanks Chris

[00:16:35] And David also

[00:16:38] Send one in saying

[00:16:40] Goodwin up the sharks with me pointing to

[00:16:43] My friend Kieran

[00:16:45] Steve says

[00:16:46] That was one we needed, the choker tag

[00:16:48] Is now off our back and the haters are now

[00:16:51] The ones choking great first half

[00:16:52] If we play like that for 80 minutes

[00:16:55] Against the Panthers we'll be going to the grand final

[00:16:57] Special shout out to

[00:16:58] Trindle who played an A plus

[00:17:00] Performance game

[00:17:01] He was just brilliant and Nico let him

[00:17:04] Play which was better for both of them

[00:17:07] Nico shouldn't be copying any

[00:17:09] Criticism this week for his effort against

[00:17:10] The Cowboys it was top class

[00:17:12] Especially his goal kicking

[00:17:13] The whole side it did well

[00:17:15] Optimistically if we can play like we did in the first half

[00:17:18] We'll win but need to do it for 80 minutes

[00:17:20] One game away from the grand final

[00:17:22] You can do it up up

[00:17:24] That's from Steven, thanks man

[00:17:25] Hope you're right

[00:17:27] Bo said I'm never drinking again

[00:17:29] Up up

[00:17:31] Joel sent in a photo of me

[00:17:34] And said well played to Sharkcast

[00:17:35] Sorry myself and Kieran

[00:17:37] Well played to Sharkcast

[00:17:39] Lee said what is coming up at the Panthers

[00:17:42] Video sessions this week couldn't help but notice

[00:17:44] The staggered line we presented many times

[00:17:46] Example

[00:17:47] But keen for your thoughts

[00:17:50] Yeah staggered lines are no good are they

[00:17:53] I think that

[00:17:54] Rather than a lot of video this week

[00:17:56] And I'm sure they are going to do a lot of video

[00:17:58] Potentially more video than

[00:18:00] On field stuff

[00:18:01] Given the turnaround and some of the injuries

[00:18:04] But I think you need to look at

[00:18:06] Isaiah how much he runs the line

[00:18:08] When he releases the ball when he doesn't

[00:18:10] Cleary

[00:18:12] Going himself

[00:18:13] Third fourth tackle from

[00:18:15] 20 out probably

[00:18:16] In an attacking way

[00:18:19] How to kick towards their wingers

[00:18:21] And fall back and out leap them like we did

[00:18:23] Against the Cowboys that's what we're going to get

[00:18:24] Some points as well as playing on the

[00:18:27] Edges to our strengths and against

[00:18:29] Their weaknesses

[00:18:30] The other thing I'd be really targeting

[00:18:33] Would be how to stop their middles

[00:18:35] Because the starting middles at least

[00:18:38] Unbelievable

[00:18:39] That's where we're probably going to win the game

[00:18:41] If we can shut down those starting middles

[00:18:44] Thanks Lee hope you're good

[00:18:45] Alright next up we have

[00:18:47] Jay and Jay said

[00:18:49] It's time to believe

[00:18:51] We finally won a semi-final

[00:18:52] The pressure's off us now onto the next step

[00:18:55] To fire the massive odds

[00:18:57] And make the GF

[00:18:58] I believe do you believe

[00:19:01] Do our fans believe

[00:19:02] I said weeks ago

[00:19:04] If we get the Panthers in the semis we'll win

[00:19:07] They will not beat us again

[00:19:09] I still believe we can play the storm

[00:19:11] In the grand final

[00:19:13] I know there's 90% of NRL fans

[00:19:15] Including Shark fans that are looking at this

[00:19:17] Being our final game fair willing

[00:19:19] Royce this week but no

[00:19:21] It's not going to be upsets

[00:19:22] Haven't happened in semis for a while

[00:19:24] But that will be changing this year

[00:19:26] No for Pete and no Barley for the Sharks

[00:19:29] At least not yet

[00:19:30] We'll be there and we'll play the storm

[00:19:32] And we can beat the storm but not looking past

[00:19:34] This week as long as the players are fit

[00:19:37] If not don't play

[00:19:40] Let's go Sharks

[00:19:41] Let's do the unthinkable and beat those Panthers

[00:19:42] And put confusion on the faces of all the doubters

[00:19:45] That are writing us off this week

[00:19:47] We are GF bound up up

[00:19:49] That's from Jay that's a lot of positivity

[00:19:51] There Jay and I'm all for that

[00:19:52] And I hope to goodness you're right

[00:19:55] I think it might be a little bit harder than all that

[00:19:57] There is a part of me that is

[00:20:00] Hoping that we win

[00:20:02] For other reasons than wanting to go to a grand final

[00:20:04] Wanting the best for the club

[00:20:06] Wanting to have a great time

[00:20:08] And next week have a grand final again

[00:20:10] Which I haven't done too many times in my life

[00:20:13] And that reason is to really

[00:20:15] Stick it to the critics

[00:20:18] And the other fans

[00:20:19] And all that kind of thing

[00:20:20] Who are giving us no chance at all

[00:20:22] A team finishes in the top four

[00:20:24] And they're telling us we don't have a chance

[00:20:26] I don't care for that kind of talk

[00:20:28] We do have a chance

[00:20:29] It's going to be an uphill battle

[00:20:31] With the underdogs there is no doubt about that

[00:20:33] But to say that the team doesn't have a chance

[00:20:36] Is ridiculous and it's wrong

[00:20:40] Jay legendary

[00:20:41] Piece of correspondence

[00:20:43] Roscoe said I think the game against Penrith

[00:20:45] Will be set from the front rowers

[00:20:48] You have to bring the grunt to their starting pack

[00:20:51] It'll go a long way if we stop

[00:20:53] Fischer, Harris and Leota in the go forward

[00:20:56] Roscoe you're 100% correct man

[00:20:58] In my opinion

[00:20:59] I think it will come down to

[00:21:01] If we can stop Fischer, Harris and Leota

[00:21:03] Particularly in that opening spell

[00:21:05] But also in their second stint

[00:21:07] I feel like

[00:21:09] Half the battle is almost won

[00:21:10] Now they've got a lot of talented players

[00:21:12] But a lot of it does come off the back

[00:21:15] Of those big boppers

[00:21:16] So I hope that our guys are up for it

[00:21:19] I really do

[00:21:20] Brent said I heard you saying if the cowboys

[00:21:24] Lose and we're going to bring up

[00:21:25] My post

[00:21:26] That's fine by me

[00:21:28] I don't mind admitting I was wrong

[00:21:29] I'm glad I was wrong

[00:21:30] It means we won

[00:21:32] Bring it up as much as you wish Sam

[00:21:34] I'm happy I was wrong

[00:21:36] It means we get to go around one last week

[00:21:38] Now Brent obviously

[00:21:40] I said all that in jest

[00:21:41] So I hope it was taken in jest

[00:21:43] We love the fact that you're right in

[00:21:45] So please feel like you can

[00:21:47] You don't have to write in

[00:21:49] And say that

[00:21:51] We're the greatest club in the history of the world

[00:21:53] You don't have to say we're going to win

[00:21:54] As long as you say what if you want to say respectfully

[00:21:56] Which you do

[00:21:56] And you welcome to write in

[00:21:58] But I'm glad that I'm able to bring it up

[00:22:02] And say Brent, we won

[00:22:04] How good is that

[00:22:06] You do say though

[00:22:07] We won't be winning this week

[00:22:10] The chances are like

[00:22:12] 99 to 1

[00:22:14] I'm not willing to take that one percent chance

[00:22:16] If you believe in miracles you might

[00:22:19] You also suggest that if we play

[00:22:20] Like we did last week

[00:22:22] But for 80 minutes then we've also got a chance

[00:22:24] Which is great

[00:22:25] It is a tough ask, you're 100% correct

[00:22:27] You say you want to be wrong

[00:22:29] Which is great

[00:22:30] You're giving a lot of respect

[00:22:33] To Trindle, Nicarap, Braille, Nica, Cthusi and Tobi last week

[00:22:36] Glad to see all four teams are in this week

[00:22:39] The Jets and the Sharks flag team should win

[00:22:41] You'd love to see the women win

[00:22:43] Although after their recent performances

[00:22:45] You're not so sure

[00:22:46] Which I can understand

[00:22:47] And you're hoping for all

[00:22:49] Four teams to get the glory

[00:22:51] Up up, thanks Brent

[00:22:52] Appreciate you, hope you're well

[00:22:54] Buckwit has written in saying that

[00:22:56] He has seen that Rhaemian and Iro are in debt

[00:23:00] Yeah, we can't talk too much about that

[00:23:02] Because

[00:23:03] I don't know when this episode is going out

[00:23:05] But it is true, they are both in debt

[00:23:07] Thanks to Andrew who's written in

[00:23:10] He says he'll be out there

[00:23:11] Saturday night

[00:23:13] Can't wait to get out there

[00:23:15] There's a bit of footy talk as well

[00:23:16] Which is awesome, you say that

[00:23:17] He usually gets to two home games

[00:23:19] A year plus you always make a Townsville trip

[00:23:23] It's awesome that you're making the trip

[00:23:24] To home wishes weeks

[00:23:26] To get behind the boys

[00:23:27] Andrew always has a music question

[00:23:29] He says was I ever into the band

[00:23:32] You or My

[00:23:32] I was when I was younger

[00:23:34] But lately really getting back to their music

[00:23:36] Such great tunes

[00:23:38] Andrew, I'm a massive You or My fan

[00:23:39] It may or may not surprise you

[00:23:41] And got into them when they

[00:23:44] Were very much in their early stages

[00:23:46] Their independent stages

[00:23:47] And playing around the inner city pubs

[00:23:51] In the

[00:23:52] I guess early 90's

[00:23:54] The first time I saw them was at the

[00:23:56] First Big Day Out, yes that's me showing off

[00:23:58] And also showing my age

[00:23:59] Although I was underage, I'd heard about them

[00:24:01] I had an EP of theirs I think

[00:24:04] And

[00:24:05] Once I saw them at the Big Day Out

[00:24:07] On the Skate Stage

[00:24:08] And I think it was

[00:24:10] Something like Smudge the Welcome

[00:24:13] At The New and Myle, some order like that

[00:24:14] And it absolutely changed my life

[00:24:16] But ever since then, you know

[00:24:17] Really got onto how good they were

[00:24:20] And used to go see them whenever I could

[00:24:22] Either underage or when I turned 18

[00:24:25] And then by then their singles

[00:24:26] Were coming out and

[00:24:28] We'd heard the song Burling Chair

[00:24:30] At a bunch of shows and realised how good it was

[00:24:33] And then finally

[00:24:34] They released it and I heard it on Triple J

[00:24:37] And I remember thinking this is going to

[00:24:38] Take them to the world and it

[00:24:40] Didn't really get to that level but they were very

[00:24:42] Very big for a long time and

[00:24:44] Their first three albums I really loved

[00:24:47] And then the fourth album

[00:24:48] Was slightly too rock and roll

[00:24:50] For me and you know what I mean by that

[00:24:52] As a fan of the band

[00:24:53] And I never really lost respect for them or anything like that

[00:24:55] But I sort of fell away a bit

[00:24:57] When they got a little bit too, again

[00:24:59] I use the words rock and roll

[00:25:01] They got a little bit away from the kind of

[00:25:04] Indie replacements

[00:25:06] Kind of

[00:25:07] Slacker rock that I loved

[00:25:09] And a little bit more kind of

[00:25:11] You know glam slash

[00:25:13] I don't even know what you call it

[00:25:16] Garagy I guess

[00:25:17] And never really

[00:25:19] Stopped respecting them and following their career

[00:25:22] And then got into Tim's solo stuff

[00:25:25] And I actually got back into

[00:25:27] You and mine probably

[00:25:28] A couple years ago maybe during CODE

[00:25:31] Overd just rediscovering a lot of things

[00:25:33] And never forgot how good

[00:25:35] Those early records were but

[00:25:36] Probably forgot the influence they had on me

[00:25:38] As a musician and as a fan

[00:25:41] So yeah huge respect

[00:25:43] Tim's

[00:25:44] Really talented guy all over the shop

[00:25:47] Music acting

[00:25:49] Very theatrical kind of guy

[00:25:50] Very entertaining

[00:25:52] I met him once, I met him when I was

[00:25:54] When I was young, he was young and I was

[00:25:57] Extremely awkward

[00:25:58] And very

[00:26:00] Apprehensive to meet him

[00:26:01] Because I thought so much of him

[00:26:03] And that's just where I was at the time

[00:26:06] My life was just this quite little thing

[00:26:08] And he was so nice

[00:26:10] And we bonded over Bruce Springsteen

[00:26:11] It's the only time I met him

[00:26:12] We have some mutual friends

[00:26:14] I believe he's a hell of a dude

[00:26:17] And I dealt with Andy the bass player

[00:26:19] A little bit when we have played

[00:26:21] Some bigger shows in my life

[00:26:24] And he was involved in concert promoting

[00:26:25] That kind of stuff

[00:26:26] And I'm actually out of all three

[00:26:29] Of the main guys

[00:26:32] Russell the drummer

[00:26:33] Is a really big music fan

[00:26:35] And I've heard through the grapevine

[00:26:37] That is aware of my music

[00:26:39] Which is pretty huge

[00:26:40] Love you and I

[00:26:42] Haven't been there the whole time loving them

[00:26:44] But certainly the early stuff

[00:26:46] And some of the latest stuff

[00:26:48] Really connected with

[00:26:50] Definitely some of Tim's solo stuff

[00:26:51] As well as just awesome

[00:26:53] That's my long answer

[00:26:54] But yes I like you and my Andrew

[00:26:57] Great chatting to Paul

[00:26:58] About things

[00:27:00] And I know he's

[00:27:03] Looking forward to the game this week

[00:27:04] Michael was in touch giving some praise

[00:27:07] To our colleague Dave Rickio

[00:27:09] Who appeared on 360 this week

[00:27:11] And was fighting the good fight

[00:27:13] So shout out to Dave

[00:27:15] And thanks to Michael for being in touch

[00:27:16] He also said love seeing you

[00:27:19] In the spotlight with the train

[00:27:20] We've got a lot of messages from a lot of people

[00:27:23] About being on TV so thanks everyone

[00:27:24] Who did that. Shout out to our friend Claudia

[00:27:27] Who we hung out with last Friday

[00:27:29] And it was great to

[00:27:31] Talk sharks with you

[00:27:32] Hope that we can do that again in the future

[00:27:35] Brendan says

[00:27:36] Love the pod helps with the long commute

[00:27:39] I've been on Blake Island for a long time

[00:27:41] Happy to stay there for good

[00:27:43] But I couldn't help noticing

[00:27:45] Against the cowboys he struggled to get back

[00:27:46] Dummy half after kicks

[00:27:48] A number of times sometimes it took him

[00:27:50] To the third or fourth tackle not sure if he's injured

[00:27:52] Gassed or one of those games

[00:27:54] We need him 100% for our last two games

[00:27:56] Of the season. Great atmosphere

[00:27:59] At the game

[00:28:00] And then Brendan makes a bit of a joke

[00:28:02] Because he gives me an idea for

[00:28:04] A project for the podcast

[00:28:06] And then he also says

[00:28:08] He also says I know you don't like people telling you

[00:28:10] About what to put on your podcast

[00:28:13] And while that is very true Brendan

[00:28:15] I also appreciate what you sent

[00:28:17] And what you sent I've already been working on

[00:28:19] And you'll hear about that in the

[00:28:21] I'd say in the future, not the near future

[00:28:23] But in the future you'll be hearing about that

[00:28:24] So sorry to talk mystery but

[00:28:26] We're not going to give away that one to the public

[00:28:28] Just yet as far as Blake

[00:28:30] Brailey goes Brendan your point

[00:28:32] I didn't really notice it myself but I'll keep it on out for that

[00:28:34] Against the Pampers

[00:28:35] As far as I can tell he's a pretty good nick

[00:28:37] I mean he has played most minutes

[00:28:40] Of most games of most years

[00:28:42] In his career and that's an understanding

[00:28:44] Thing to do

[00:28:45] So maybe the finals

[00:28:48] Pace got to him I'm not sure

[00:28:49] But we can check that against the Panthers

[00:28:52] But you're up, we need him at his best for us to

[00:28:54] Move forward

[00:28:55] Sean says, saw you on the TV a few times

[00:28:58] Awesome stuff

[00:28:59] Let's go

[00:29:00] Michael said thanks for the episode last week where we featured a bunch of letters and mail

[00:29:05] Plenty of feedback

[00:29:06] To keep you on your feet

[00:29:07] It's not all doom and gloom though

[00:29:09] That storm game though near perfect

[00:29:12] If possession even up it would have been interesting

[00:29:14] Thanks Michael hope you're good

[00:29:16] Hope your boy Will has a big game

[00:29:18] This week

[00:29:19] Brad said another pod down

[00:29:21] You and Josh pulled me back in

[00:29:24] Made me feel positive and confident again

[00:29:26] That was from last week

[00:29:27] Thanks Brad, super appreciate that

[00:29:32] Smitty said

[00:29:33] After listening to the podcast with Coffee

[00:29:35] And Kieran I knew it was

[00:29:37] You guys that I saw

[00:29:39] Cheering the boys on on TV

[00:29:41] On the game

[00:29:42] I'm glad Fitzy toned back Heinz's workload

[00:29:45] Guessing

[00:29:46] He would have said just keep it simple then tricky

[00:29:48] Played like he did so it was great to see

[00:29:51] Everyone has written this off as always

[00:29:53] But we showed them last week

[00:29:54] We can show them again I'm pleased for the club

[00:29:57] That all the grades are playing finals this week

[00:29:59] Up the shuck he's nothing to lose

[00:30:01] No pressure on us it's all on them

[00:30:03] Let's go out there and own it

[00:30:05] Got that feeling

[00:30:06] That is from Smitty

[00:30:08] Thanks my friend, we had a great time

[00:30:10] Kieran and I last week that's for sure

[00:30:12] And you're right it's great that all four clubs

[00:30:14] That we represent are in finals this week

[00:30:17] And let's go get them

[00:30:18] Let's go get them

[00:30:21] Fraser said really pleased to get the monkey

[00:30:23] Off the back

[00:30:24] We had to win anywhere possible

[00:30:26] How good was Trindle

[00:30:27] Heinz was good, solid defence

[00:30:29] Nice moments, this is the balance we need

[00:30:32] A fully fit and informed Heinz

[00:30:34] Playing what he sees

[00:30:35] Trindle getting a team around the park

[00:30:37] Throwing AFB next year and I'm very excited

[00:30:39] A free hit at the Pampers

[00:30:42] We need to believe anything can happen

[00:30:44] In a game you need to be in it to win it

[00:30:45] Yeah I mean we hear that word a lot this week

[00:30:48] And the club has kind of refuted that

[00:30:51] They're saying it's not a free hit

[00:30:52] We're going out to do what we do

[00:30:54] And to definitely cause an upset

[00:30:56] But also they belong there

[00:30:58] And they got every right to be there

[00:31:00] And every chance to win, that's the club's point of view

[00:31:02] I know that fans are also saying

[00:31:04] Well it's a free hit, I get that

[00:31:06] Nothing to lose, I mean I think both cases are right

[00:31:09] So thanks Fraser, appreciate that

[00:31:10] I'm Michael giving some praise to our colleague Gary Dover

[00:31:13] For his great photos

[00:31:14] From last week, so if you're not following

[00:31:16] Gary Dover on Instagram

[00:31:18] Definitely do that, you'll get a great

[00:31:21] Insight into the

[00:31:22] The Sharks world

[00:31:23] Steve says it's probably an overstatement to say

[00:31:26] My advice was instrumental in the Sharks

[00:31:28] Winning the game

[00:31:30] Tricky kick for the touch

[00:31:31] Over Niko, just saying

[00:31:34] That hearts back to Steven

[00:31:35] Last week saying that

[00:31:37] Trindall should kick for touch

[00:31:38] So again I didn't really notice it

[00:31:41] But that's awesome

[00:31:42] I think I remember saying something during the game

[00:31:44] Like please find touch as a joke

[00:31:47] But yes, well done Steven

[00:31:49] Brad said might be an early crow

[00:31:51] But this year is somewhat penderous

[00:31:53] With our club out of the four competitions

[00:31:56] Cronella playing

[00:31:57] We're in two grand finals and two pre-lims

[00:31:59] So far, nobody's even

[00:32:01] Close to doing that

[00:32:02] We're in good hands for the future

[00:32:05] Can't disagree with that Bradley

[00:32:06] Very very good stuff

[00:32:09] Robbie says congrats on the great podcast

[00:32:11] The club end up getting any of the

[00:32:13] Finnegan contract exempt from this year's salary cap

[00:32:16] I don't know Robbie

[00:32:17] I don't know

[00:32:18] I'll screenshot that one and try and chase

[00:32:21] That one up, I'm not sure

[00:32:23] I feel like we would have heard about it

[00:32:25] If they did but I don't know

[00:32:27] Is the answer unfortunately

[00:32:29] For the moment

[00:32:30] Peter sent in a photo saying nice left

[00:32:32] Arm there Sam, it's another one of me

[00:32:35] Being in the photos

[00:32:36] Sean sent in a great photo from the

[00:32:38] Fairfax organization

[00:32:41] With Trindall putting the ball down

[00:32:42] And Kieran and I being larks in the background

[00:32:45] Ben

[00:32:47] Says it's time for

[00:32:48] Our pre-game song to be

[00:32:50] Won't back down

[00:32:52] And I agree

[00:32:54] Josh said

[00:32:55] I hope you read this on the podcast Sam

[00:32:58] Nothing makes me happier

[00:32:59] Than seeing this

[00:33:01] The boys getting around Nico

[00:33:03] Win or lose next week, this win was for him

[00:33:06] Fairly or unfairly

[00:33:07] He wears the entire weight of Cronola on his shoulders

[00:33:09] He may not always play to his potential

[00:33:12] But I wouldn't trade him for anyone

[00:33:13] No matter how poorly someone else plays

[00:33:16] Nico will take the blame

[00:33:17] And you know what

[00:33:19] No one could pay me a million bucks

[00:33:21] To carry that burden he takes on

[00:33:23] I'm so proud of him

[00:33:25] That is from

[00:33:25] Josh

[00:33:26] And I replied you bet I'll be reading this out my man

[00:33:30] And I just did so I think your words said enough

[00:33:32] And I'm glad that you wrote those

[00:33:34] To us

[00:33:36] Steve said

[00:33:37] I'm famous now with the photo of me

[00:33:40] It was a big photo

[00:33:41] Sorry it was a big image of me on the screen

[00:33:44] I absolutely apologize to everyone

[00:33:46] It was just outrageous

[00:33:47] Last week Fitty said

[00:33:49] Thanks for the readout on the show

[00:33:52] Up up let's go beat the cowboys

[00:33:54] Which we did and I guess let's go beat the pampers as well

[00:33:57] Josh wrote in saying

[00:33:58] Listening to the flagship show last week

[00:34:00] Which I believe was the male episode

[00:34:02] With Josh Bolling

[00:34:03] I want to give you a massive pat on the back

[00:34:05] It must be brutal getting up on your podcast

[00:34:08] After a loss knowing your personality

[00:34:10] Could come under attack

[00:34:12] We appreciate everything you do

[00:34:14] To get this pot up and you deserve a beer

[00:34:16] And a Chinese meal

[00:34:17] From each and every listener

[00:34:20] Keep up the good work brother

[00:34:21] Hey Josh that seems nice I read that out

[00:34:24] Without really reading it beforehand

[00:34:26] But I appreciate that

[00:34:27] As Nico says

[00:34:29] Hate is gonna hate but it's

[00:34:31] What I do I jump on here and we do the podcast

[00:34:34] And it's one of the best things I do

[00:34:36] In my life and I

[00:34:38] Love doing it so there's always going to be

[00:34:40] Some negativity attached to things that we do

[00:34:43] And obviously

[00:34:44] I can't please everyone but

[00:34:46] I do appreciate your very kind words

[00:34:49] The Chinese meal and beer

[00:34:50] Is not necessary

[00:34:52] But of course

[00:34:54] Sometimes I'll probably say yes to one

[00:34:56] Alright I think that is

[00:34:58] All the male, is that all the male

[00:35:00] Gmail

[00:35:02] Instagram

[00:35:03] Twitter, Facebook I think that's all the male

[00:35:06] Everyone thanks so much for

[00:35:08] Getting through this episode with me

[00:35:09] Appreciate it we will be back

[00:35:12] I'm not sure when but we'll be

[00:35:13] Back to discuss Sharks things

[00:35:16] If it's not pre game

[00:35:18] It'll be some time post game

[00:35:20] I'm really looking forward to the game

[00:35:22] I know that there's some

[00:35:24] Negativity attached to some possible

[00:35:26] Outs and we're waiting to see

[00:35:28] About that officially

[00:35:29] There's also negativity given who we're playing

[00:35:32] And all that kind of thing

[00:35:33] This is where we want to be, we want to be in the

[00:35:35] Prelimbs, we want to be in the Prelimbs

[00:35:37] Just the chance to get to a Grand Final

[00:35:39] If you get to a Prelimbs it's a good chance

[00:35:41] You're going to play someone pretty good

[00:35:42] We're playing one of the best teams that's ever existed

[00:35:45] The Penrith team in their system

[00:35:48] Cannot be faltered

[00:35:49] That they are one of the greats

[00:35:51] Of all time, it's up to us

[00:35:53] To stop that dynasty

[00:35:55] At least put a pause on the dynasty

[00:35:58] It's a lot of pressure on the Sharks

[00:35:59] To tell them to go do that but that's their job

[00:36:01] Go out and play without fear

[00:36:04] Now it's the time to see good football

[00:36:05] We want to see good football

[00:36:07] We don't want to see any fear

[00:36:08] We don't want to see anyone backing down

[00:36:10] We won't back down and it's there to be taken

[00:36:14] It's a big one and it's a hard one

[00:36:16] Penrith are going to come out of the blocks

[00:36:18] They've had 15 or 16 days off

[00:36:21] To prepare

[00:36:23] Mentally and more

[00:36:24] Importantly probably is physically

[00:36:26] Physically they're going to be a lot

[00:36:28] Fresher than we are, that's just how it is

[00:36:30] All we can do is turn up

[00:36:32] And play the game of your life

[00:36:34] It's a big ask but it's also

[00:36:36] What they're capable of doing

[00:36:37] And no matter who plays for that team

[00:36:39] On Saturday night, put on that jersey

[00:36:41] Go out and play without fear

[00:36:44] It'll all be okay, we're playing to win

[00:36:46] Let's go get it

[00:36:47] As a fan base, let's keep it as positive

[00:36:50] As we can

[00:36:51] That's not hippie talk

[00:36:52] That's not club talk

[00:36:54] That's not black, white and blue eyeballs talk

[00:36:57] That's just me saying

[00:36:59] Win, lose or draw

[00:37:01] Let's all be cool

[00:37:02] Let's have some fun

[00:37:03] Let's play some football

[00:37:04] Up up, let's go