# Shark Meltdown - 30 year celebration.

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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: 2026-04-11T06:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/bludging-on-the-blindside/bludging-on-the-blindside/106554772
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## Resource

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.

## 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

## Topics

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

## 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.

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