# Heritage Toilet Lager - Easy drinking

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Podcast: [Roy and HG - Bludging on the Blindside](https://stenobird.com/podcast/roy-and-hg-bludging-on-the-blindside-663861)
Published: 2026-03-14T05:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/bludging-on-the-blindside/bludging-on-the-blindside/106455780
Audio file: https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/ik/Z/dt.mp3
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## Resource

Roy and HG debate the potential for a grand NRL opening ceremony modeled after the Olympics to boost the sport's international profile. They also explore the commercial viability of an NRL-sanctioned boxing circuit featuring league legends.

## Highlights
- Main idea: A high-production opening ceremony could transform the NRL into a global sporting spectacle
- Practical takeaway: Using iconic venues like Adelaide Oval or Hobart could drive regional engagement and tourism
- Failure mode: Over-reliance on 'surrender tackles' and slowing the game's momentum can alienate fans
- Main idea: The NRL possesses a built-in roster of heavyweights capable of headlining professional boxing events
- Practical takeaway: Expanding the sport's footprint into the Northern Hemisphere is essential for long-term growth

## Topics

Rugby League, NRL, Sports Marketing, Boxing, Australian Sport, Sports Expansion, South Sydney Rabbitohs, Sydney Roosters

## Chapters
- 1:00 — The Weekly Kick-off: Introduction to the episode's hosts and a look back at the week's sporting chaos.
- 7:50 — The Romance of the Roosters and Rabbits: A breakdown of the intense rivalry and recent match results between South Sydney and the Roosters.
- 28:50 — The Grand Opening Ceremony Proposal: Discussing a plan to use Olympic-style ceremonies to market the NRL to a global audience.
- 42:50 — The Crackdown on Slow Play: Critiquing the impact of 'surrender tackles' on the speed and excitement of the game.
- 1:11:30 — Global Expansion Strategies: Analyzing how the NRL can make inroads into the Northern Hemisphere, starting with Great Britain.
- 1:25:30 — NRL Boxing: The Big Nasty: Exploring the concept of an NRL-sanctioned boxing circuit featuring former league players.

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