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Shark Meltdown - 30 year celebration.

Podcast: Roy and HG - Bludging on the Blindside
Published: Apr 11, 2026
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Summary

Roy and HG dissect the 'Kevvie-ist' parallel reality where Kevin Walters' departure supposedly altered the Broncos' trajectory. The duo also revisits the 30-year anniversary of the 'Shark Meltdown' and debates the stability of the Dragons' coaching staff.

Topics

NRL
Rugby League
Brisbane Broncos
St George Dragons
Canterbury Bulldogs
Kevin Walters
Australian Sport
Sports Commentary

Highlights

Main idea: The 'Kevvie-ist' phenomenon describes a belief system where every sporting failure can be blamed on Kevin Walters' absence
Main idea: A retrospective look at the 30-year anniversary of the infamous Shark Meltdown and its psychological impact
Failure mode: The decline of the St George 'Red V' legacy and the internal chaos surrounding the Guild Report
Practical takeaway: Analyzing the impact of the Bulldogs' recent victory over the Panthers on the NRL ladder
Main idea: The debate over club relocation and the potential revival of the Adelaide Rams

Chapters

1:00 The Rocket Takes Off: Introduction to the week's chaos and the state of the rugby league landscape.
8:10 Bulldogs on the Rise: Analyzing the Bulldogs' convincing win over the Panthers and the shifting NRL top eight dynamics.
23:30 The Shark Meltdown Anniversary: Reflecting on the 30-year milestone of the Shark Meltdown and the psychological fallout.
45:10 Relocation and the Rams: A discussion on NRL expansion and the possibility of bringing back the Adelaide Rams.
1:00:00 The Legacy of Faddle: Honoring the impact of Ian Chappell and the era of result-driven cricket.
1:29:50 The Dragons' Coaching Crisis: Evaluating coach Trent Flanagan's future and the fallout from the St George Guild Report.