Episode
2026: Can't wait!
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- Oct 25, 2025
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- 5608
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Summary
A year-end retrospective celebrating the highlights of the 2025 rugby league season and the community's impact. The hosts reflect on major sporting milestones, from State of Origin successes to the revitalization of local sporting venues.
Topics
- Rugby League
- NRL
- State of Origin
- Sports Management
- Australian Sport
- Wentworth Park
- Optus Stadium
- Sports Venues
Highlights
- Main idea: Reflecting on a year of significant community-driven initiatives in rugby league
- Practical takeaway: The importance of active conversation to prevent the loss of historic sporting venues like Wentworth Park
- Failure mode: The risk of complacency in Australian sporting teams following major international successes
- Main idea: The potential for new, creative uses for existing urban event spaces
- Practical takeaway: Using community-focused events, like car boot sales, to maintain the relevance of local landmarks
Chapters
1:002025 Season Highlights: A look back at the year's biggest moments, including the Rolex watch initiative for Manly players and the concept of Cricket Origin.15:10Breaking the Perth Hoodoo: Discussion on the recent success at Optus Stadium and the breaking of long-standing venue curses.22:10The Future of Adelaide's Grounds: Reflections on course design and the evolution of major sporting venues.29:20Reimagining Event Spaces: The need for innovation in how we utilize stands and venues for modern sporting spectacles.43:10Preserving Local Landmarks: A warning that without regular use and public conversation, historic venues like Wentworth Park may disappear.50:20The Premier's Ring and New Ideas: Discussing simple, elegant solutions for player recognition and the potential for new digital tools.1:19:30The Economics of Sport: Addressing the drying up of funding for major sporting contracts and the influence of the gambling sector.