Claim OwnershipThe League Scene
Subscribed: 3Played: 261
Subscribe
© AJ Lucantonio
Description
The League Scene is a weekly look at the NRL. AJ Lucantonio will be joined by Rhys Sullivan to look at the games of the week, the latest news and looking at the lower grades and the potential stars before concluding with our LOLCOW of the Week!
One on One with AJ began in 2023 with AJ talking with the stars of the past and current faces in NRL media. This podcast is a one stop shop for Rugby League historians and lovers.
If you have any inquiries - contact at leaguescenepod@gmail.com or AJ Lucantonio on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
One on One with AJ began in 2023 with AJ talking with the stars of the past and current faces in NRL media. This podcast is a one stop shop for Rugby League historians and lovers.
If you have any inquiries - contact at leaguescenepod@gmail.com or AJ Lucantonio on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
188 Episodes
Reverse
This episode AJ is joined by Rhys Sullivan to explode the flaws that the West Tigers football club have gone through in the last decade to see how we’ve gotten to the mess that the club is in at the moment. We look at the problems, attempted solutions that turned the club further backwards as well as the current mess the club is engulfed in. Enjoy the bumpy ride through TigerTown. I must advise a few technical issues on this one with some bad audio connection on Rhys’ end.
AJ is joined by Rhys Sullivan (well for half of the program) and discuss the crazy filled Cronulla Sharks decade. From the supplements saga to a self reported Salary Cap breach, this had it all. Despite contrary belief, they are on the way up and will be rebuilding. However, you got to look back and see how you got here. A lot of work went into this and the lockdown enabled me to get out an episode before I undergo my HSC Trials and HSC.
This episode is some real fun to record. AJ and Rhys answer the age old questions. Why do teams collapse and fail on the Gold Coast. It’s a lovely place but teams and players never thrive up there. It’s parties and trouble all the way. The story of the Gold Coast is a must listen for league fans.
AJ Lucantonio is joined by Rhys Sullivan and Sean O’Riordan to try and predict the 2021 season. We’ll rank the teams from 1-16 and have a few laughs as we see where we see the teams finishing in 2021. Also it’ll be funny to laugh at, at the end of the season when our picks are probably going to be wrong as well as predicting our Grand finalists and Dally M Medalists.
Welcome to season 2 of League Legacy! Today AJ is joined by maroons mega fan Rhys Sullivan as we tell the story of the 2020 Maroons and the impossible task they were given and how they conquered it in such an impressive manner. Enjoy the first episode of 2021 and at the end listen in for our future plans with this series for the year ahead. Thanks everyone!
This edition I break down the 1990 season. The game was growing exponentially since the introduction of Tina Turner. But off the field the game was rocked by drug taking. On the field, teams collapsed, whilst some teams rose to the occasion. It’s what made 1990 Simply the Best
I’m joined by Rhys Sullivan as we recall the Knights charge to the 1997 premiership. Its a follow on from our super league episode as we recall how the Knights brought the city together by winning their first grand final. We’ll bring up how the city had to recover from the devastating 1989 earthquake as well as how rugby league Brought the town together. A much listen for any league fan.
Im joined by Rhys Sullivan for this episode of League Legacy. In this podcast we are going to be discussing how Penrith built their premiership puzzle for 1991 and how that puzzle fell apart so quickly and so concisely. We’ll be touching on some very serious issues in this podcast such as alcohol fuelled driving and death as well as the impact this had on the club. . Please enjoy the podcast and give recommendations for future podcasts. This podcast was done in tribute to Ben Alexander gone too soon 1971-1992
AJ is left with the keys to the building and rips into the NRL for their 'interpretations' on the disruptor rule after a disrupted weekend full of controversy. He also debates all the big talking points and it's even better with his takes aired unchallenged, no we're not Sky After Dark and go completely off centre but a fun program this week as we look at our great game from every angle!
AJ and Rhys review the chaotic week of Round 5 in the NRL and we debate the big issues in the game of rugby league.We look at the big news surrounding salary cap dispensation and the potential further expansion to 20 teams in the NRL. It has been a massive week of games and storylines. We also debate the big issues in the game with game reviews with detailed analysis.We have our regular segments plus we have our LOLCOW of the Week in a full on episode !
AJ and Rhys review the chaotic week of Round 4 in the NRL and we debate the big issues in the game of rugby league.We look at the big news surrounding Seibold's sacking, Kieran Foran's arrival, Willie Peters arrival in PNG, signing drama and the sad news of Tui Kamikamica's stroke.We also debate the big issues in the game with game reviews with detailed analysis.We have our regular segments plus we have our LOLCOW of the Week in a full on episode !This episode is in tribute to Noah Johannssen who passed away last Thursday. May you rest in peace and our condolences go out to everyone impacted by his sudden passing.
AJ and Rhys review the chaotic week of Round 3 in the NRL and we debate the big issues in the game of rugby league.We look at the big news surrounding Dally M judging, Marata Niukore's extension and J'Maine Hopgood's season ending ACL.We also debate the big issues in the game with game reviews with detailed analysis.We have our regular segments plus we have our LOLCOW of the Week in a full on episode !
AJ and Rhys review the chaotic week of Round 2 in the NRL and we debate the big issues in the game of rugby league.We look at the big news surrounding Bulldogs centre Bronson Xerri amid his contract fiasco as well as debate the rapid rise of the ruck infringement in 2026.We have our regular segments plus we have our LOLCOW of the Week in a full on episode !
AJ and Rhys review the remaining matches of Round 1 and we debate the big issues in the game of rugby league.We look at the big Zac Lomax news + Will Warbrick heading to the Warriors. The boys also cope with their team's respective losses to kickstart season 2026. We have our regular segments plus we reveal the News Corp journalist that tried to pick a fight with us. Yes, they tried to take a toothpick to a gun fight taking on AJ and Rhys.
AJ and Rhys are back to review the opening two clashes of the NRL season plus there's a lot of other things happening in our game.On the show today- Lomax latest, Mitch Barnett release, Manly locking out the general public and Daine Laurie's police mixup- Newcastle's big opening day statement- Cowboys sidewards attack- Bulldogs rusty under the bright lights as we analyse the Galvin/Burton combo- Dragons brave in defeat- AJ launches a major defence of match officials and urges for actions to protect whistle blowers and improve our understanding of the laws- LOLCOW of the Week
The lads are back in town for another year. AJ and Rhys preview what promises to be the biggest season ever. We look at every team’s prospects this year with some shocks about what is on the way for your team. As always, these podcasts are fun to watch at season’s end when we’re wrong or stunningly right in some regards.It has been a record breaking start to 2026 in terms of our content and we are incredibly excited to bring you up to date on what will be an incredible year in the NRL world.
AJ and Rhys are back on deck once more to review a big weekend in rugby league. We have six trials and the World Club Challenge to review.On the program, we dissect the NRL's record-breaking revenue and profits and the success of the PVL administration. We also dissect the news that Channel 7 are investing in rugby league content. Also on the show, the World Club Challenge review has zero concerns for the Broncos, although we get into a debate about Reece Walsh. We also have a look at the trial games and analyse each team's successes and opportunities for improvement.
AJ and Rhys are back to review all the big issues that are generating our big game of rugby league.On the program this week- Origin eligibility, who benefits the most out of NSW or QLD- World Club Challenge preview ! We analyse Hull KR and Brisbane ahead of their big game on Friday- Also we look at every game, All Stars and the eight trials on show showing the future of the NRL PLUS the big selection headaches.
AJ is back with his instant reaction to the 12 team lists that we see running around this weekend in the NRL Pre Season Challenge. There are some superstars back on deck whilst there are some injury concerns over some of the stars so we try and break down what it means for you. Hope you all enjoy.
AJ is back with his instant reaction to this week's NRL team lists for the second week of the NRL Pre Season Challenge.Lots of sides have opted for a youthful approach in this season week while some sides are all systems go ahead of Las Vegas.Let us know who your keen to watch this weekend as always and don't be afraid to leave us with some feedback on the episode as usual.
Comments
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States