# Win, Win, Win! Thank you ABC

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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: 2026-03-28T03:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/bludging-on-the-blindside/bludging-on-the-blindside-win-win-win-thank-you-abc/106507014
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## Resource

Roy and HG explore the absurdity of modern rugby league rule changes and the rising costs of attending live sports. They also debate the cultural impact of public art and the necessity of government funding for the ABC.

## Highlights
- Main idea: The recent crackdown on ruck play and tackling in rugby league is fundamentally altering the speed and essence of the game
- Failure mode: Increasing inflation and logistical costs are making attending live rugby league matches prohibitively expensive for fans
- Practical takeaway: Improving club culture requires more than just performance-based instructions; it requires structural shifts
- Main idea: Large-scale public art, like the Silo Art Trail, serves as a significant driver for local tourism in small towns
- Failure mode: Relying on government-funded media to generate massive revenue may inadvertently lead to future budget cuts

## Topics

Rugby League, NRL, ABC Radio, Australian Culture, Sports Economics, Public Art, Silo Art Trail, Australian Media

## Chapters
- 1:00 — The Return of the Blindside: Roy and HG introduce the week's chaos and reflect on the state of the Australian sporting landscape.
- 8:30 — Rugby League as a Path to Peace: A satirical look at how the violence of rugby league could theoretically resolve international conflicts.
- 22:50 — The Challenge of Club Culture: A discussion on the difficulty of implementing performance and culture improvements within professional teams.
- 37:00 — The Cost of the Game: Analyzing the economic pressures on fans, including rising ticket prices and the need for better transport infrastructure.
- 58:30 — Public Art and Infrastructure: Critiquing modern gallery architecture and the impact of large-scale murals on regional Australian towns.
- 1:19:50 — The Future of ABC Programming: A debate on the role of the ABC in reflecting Australian culture and the risks of government funding models.

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