# Mongrel downstairs, pole in the hand

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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: 2026-02-28T04:45:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/bludging-on-the-blindside/bludging-on-the-blindside/106400542
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## Resource

Roy and HG explore the expansion of Rugby League into Las Vegas and the potential for a grand opening ceremony. The duo also critiques the loss of institutional wisdom in modern sports management and discusses environmental challenges in Australia.

## Highlights
- Main idea: The strategic importance of establishing a Rugby League presence in Las Vegas by 2026
- Practical takeaway: A formal opening ceremony for major matches could use legendary figures to connect the game's history to new audiences
- Failure mode: The loss of 'curated knowledge' and wisdom in sports maintenance, leading to poor playing surfaces
- Main idea: The tension between modern innovation and the preservation of sporting heritage and tradition
- Practical takeaway: Using technology like drones to manage environmental pests like feral pigs in agricultural areas

## Topics

Rugby League, Las Vegas, Sports Management, Australian Sport, Sports History, Environmental Management, Infrastructure

## Chapters
- 1:00 — The Return of the Masters: Introduction to the episode and a look at the upcoming Rugby League schedule.
- 8:20 — Rugby League Goes to Vegas: Discussing the expansion of the game into Las Vegas and the impact of international fixtures.
- 15:20 — Tennis and Heritage: Reflections on Tennis Australia and the importance of preserving significant sporting sites.
- 22:40 — The New World of Rugby League: The opening of new facilities and the influx of superstars into the Brisbane area.
- 29:50 — Designing the Perfect Ceremony: Brainstorming a grand opening ceremony for major rugby league events to honor the game's legends.
- 51:30 — Infrastructure and Environmental Pests: A look at stadium promises and the use of technology to combat feral pig populations.
- 1:13:10 — The Erosion of Wisdom: A critique of how modern sports management lacks the accumulated knowledge of past generations.

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