Hyper Thetic RL (HyperTheticRL)

Episode 4: An Eel Hope

The once proud Parramatta have spent what seems like eons in the wilderness. The blue and gold warriors must seek out warriors from the other clans to bolster their numbers for a challenge.

In this episode of the NRL Irrational Mergers mini series I am joined by Paul. The year is 1998, the newly formed NRL set out to reduce clubs to reach the magic number of 14 by 2000. The criteria is set and the 12 Sydney and Illawarra clubs are offered $8M and other exemptions to make mergers happen. We examine the possible choices for merger partners for the Eels.

For this episode I am joined by Mark from the Super League Pod to discuss the 2015 Million Pound Game. And we may go off on a few tangents. This is our longest episode ever.

Remember when the Roosters and Dragons were talking about merger in 1995? What if it happened? My guest Paul and I discuss what may have happened and we somehow made it all about the mighty Eels.

I NEED YOU ALL TO BE READY TO VOTE. @HyperTheticRL on twitter or link on the episode descriptions.

Finals game 3 Dragons v Roosters

Episode 4 of the 1992 HyperTheticRL season series

2005 NRL Hyper Season Final 6 Roosters v Eels

Episode 12 of the 1992 HyperTheticRL season series

For this episode I am joined by Phil Caplan. Phil if you don't know is a publisher and podcaster but more than that...We talk about the naming of the sport we all love.

Round 12

I talk with Paul Mac about the possible expanded 1954 RLWC.

Episode 3: Revenge of the City

The empire from their base in the city has not been successful in their attempts to claim the trophy for some time. Could they find reinforcements from another world to regain their former glory?

In this episode of the NRL Irrational Mergers mini series I am joined by Xander from the Voluntary Tackle podcast. The year is 1998, the newly formed NRL set out to reduce clubs to reach the magic number of 14 by 2000. The criteria is set and the 12 Sydney and Illawarra clubs are offered $8M and other exemptions to make mergers happen. We examine the possible choices for merger partners for the Roosters.

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Episode 11 - Return to Glory

Young Padwan Nathan Merritt is tasked with saving the new Jeditoh order but he needs the help of an old rival. As the evil NRL emperor closes in, the Jeditohs must survive by the combination of old and new. Grand Rooster (Kerry Packer) and Chief Jeditoh (George Piggins) meet to discuss their prospects.

In this episode of the NRL Irrational Mergers mini series I am joined by Matt from the NRL Boom Rookies podcast. The year is 1998, the newly formed NRL set out to reduce clubs to reach the magic number of 14 by 2000. The criteria is set and the 12 Sydney and Illawarra clubs are offered $8M and other exemptions to make mergers happen. We examine the possible choices for merger partners for the Rabbitohs.

Freddy at the Eels from 1996

Bracket 17: https://forms.gle/86fcs8HNHYydcGgp6

For this episode we have posed the question what if the NSWRL did not use Tina Turner's "What You Get Is What You See" for their ad campaign in 1989?

Which other song could they have chosen?

In the episode Lisa and I discuss our alternatives. They are:

Billy Ocean - When The Going Gets Tough

Black Lace - Agadoo

Samantha Fox - I Want Your Body

Mental As Anything - Live It Up

John Farnham - Pressure Down

John Farnham - You're The Voice

Kim Wilde - You Keep Me Hanging On

David Bowie & Mick Jagger - Dancing In The Street

Starship - Nothing's Gunna Stop Us Now

Aha - Take On Me

Icehouse - We Can Get Together

Icehouse - My Obsession

Icehouse - Touch The Fire

Tears For Fears - Shout

INXS & Jimmy Barnes - Good Times

INXS - What You Need

Hoodoo Gurus - What's My Scene

Glenn Frey - The Heat Is On

Pat Benatar - All Fired Up

Pat Benatar - Hit Me With Your Best Shot

Icehouse - Great Southern Land

Choirboys - Run To Paradise

Starship - We Built This City

Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Two Tribes

Kool & The Gang - Celebration

Billy Idol - Rebel Yell

Diana Ross - Chain Reaction

Pointer Sisters - I'm So Excited

Darryl Braithwaite - As The Days Go By

Bruce Springsteen - Born In The USA

Big Pig - I Can't Break Away

Bracket 1 - https://forms.gle/2bXLJkhSM8ugy13B7

ITS GF DAY!!!!

As a special treat, I sat down with Mrs Hyper Thetic RL to discuss the most important thing on these days....the GF entertainment.

Time to share the GF wins around and get some coaches that never got one a win.

Round 18

Week 11

Round 4

We mess with the structure of the NRL for fun. The NRL goes Promotion/Relegation and it makes some interesting consequences over the period of the almost 20 years it is implemented.

We look at what might have happened if the punishment fit the crime...

Voting is here: https://forms.gle/VTFgaiNwyPP1YdVX6

An excerpt from my new podcast "Scriptical" about movie whatifs. Available where you get podcasts. Just search "Scriptical"

For this episode I am joined by Aimon from the Voluntary Tackle Podcast as we talk about SFS renovations, Nazis and Ricky Stuart's deplorable actions as Eels coach.....oh and something about the 2010 GF. Please enjoy.

There is much talk of expansion and Perth is in the mix. With Phil Browne I look at what may have happened if the Reds survived.

What if the NSWRL (ARL) had decided to go to 18 teams in 1995 instead of 20?

Every wondered what would of happened if the BRL was as strong financially as the NSWRL in the 1980s? Well my special guest and Qld correspondent Chris and I imagine a world where this is true. Join us and find out what may have happened.

Round 11

Episode 6 - Return of the V

The once might men in the V venture forth to join forces and reclaim their dominance.

In this episode of the NRL Irrational Mergers mini series I am joined by Signor Carbone from the Chasing Kangaroos podcast. The year is 1998, the newly formed NRL set out to reduce clubs to reach the magic number of 14 by 2000. The criteria is set and the 12 Sydney and Illawarra clubs are offered $8M and other exemptions to make mergers happen. We examine the possible choices for merger partners for the Dragons.

We are back to deliver a long (ish) episode to get you through the summer...

A real rodeo of ... well rules

Voting: https://forms.gle/2TcqnzMDt96V1dMD8

Round 9

Rd15

Finals Week 1

In 1929 a plot was made between old rivals South Sydney and Balmain to steal and share the local district from Glebe by kicking them out of the competition....or was it the area of Glebe was changing to a more industrial and less residential area and their support was dwindling?

Either way, our episode this week is about Glebe and instead of being voted out they survive but they re-locate. Where to I hear you say...well I can't hear you but I hope you are thinking that. I have really nerded out this week and dug out Census data to find them a new home in Sydney that would be instantly successful and a good long term move.

I am joined by Sandy (Toronto Wolfpack fan) and Paul (London Broncos fan) to discuss the 2018 Million Pound Game.

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I am joined by Steve Mascord and Michael Adams to discuss alternate ways the NRL competition could have gone.

Bracket 19 - https://forms.gle/L1h9JW6aoFFSpsMp9

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Broncos (3rd) v Wests Tigers (6th)

We have heard about these reports for years. Reports that conclude that there are too many Sydney teams. For this episode, I am joined by the NRL Economist (Ramy Haidar) to discuss this report and his stats on defunct clubs. We have some interesting opinions on the topics.

In this episode, we examine the 2010 finals series and particularly a famous game between the Wests Tigers and the Sydney Roosters.

Week 13

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What if we didn't lose the last part of Peter Sterling's playing career to injury? in light of his retirement from commentary, I look at Parramatta's fortunes with a fully fit Sterling until the end of 1993.

Join me and Don Carbone as we discuss the #RLWC2021 and all the scenarios for each team competing.

Bracket 5 - https://forms.gle/a3DkRBpv3dVbnddB9

In 1995 with a goal kick from the sideline, Matthew Ridge had a chance to take NZ to the 1995 RLWC final and eliminate Australia. He missed. I talk to Michael Adams of the RLD about the event.

It's time to talk to Mario again. Its been too long. This time about eliminated teams in NRL finals getting players poached.

Top 10   Pts   

1 Dylan Edwards   4.00

2 Jake Clifford   3.86

3 Payne Haas   3.62

4 Reagan Campbell Gillard   3.45

5 Mikaele Ravalawa   3.37

6 Josh Papalii   3.33

7 Daine Laurie   3.23

8 Jahrome Hughes   3.23

9 Brian Kelly   3.04

10 Martin Taupau   3.03

What if you had to play for a team based on the month you were born?

It's time for Cronulla to go Up Up to the top earlier than they did...

Its loser goes home in this game. Can the Broncos force a rematch with the Dragons in the Grand Final or will the Bulldogs fairytale continue?

When you talk about the history of RL in Australia, how can you not talk about 1909? I hope I do it justice...

Freddy at the South Queensland Crushers

Voting: https://forms.gle/igwUR2QrmvMB3aLA7

Bracket 14 - https://forms.gle/H5L8ShSNTtV6R6Ju7

To celebrate my appearance on Super League Pod, here is the Full Support Of The Board show featuring Mark (SLP), Phil (40/20) and Mark (Outlawed RL). Enjoy.

You asked for it...well maybe you didn't but I can't stop now. This is the last of the volumes.

For this episode I am joined by Matt Bungard from NRL Boom Rookies and Channel 9 (so I hear) to talk about the infamous night at Nana Glen with Russell Crowe and Luke Keary.

I am joined by Johnno from the Progressive Rugby League Podcast. We discuss what may have been if the coaching swaps from 2010-2014 had gone a different way.

Its done!

Bracket 6 - https://forms.gle/a3yRP9hMe3D5Q9JZ6

2005 Hyper NRL Final 5 Sea Eagles v Dragons

The minor premier Broncos and the fire breathing Dragons clash to decide who goes into the Grand Final. Will the Broncos trample their opposition or will the Dragons "scale" to the heights?

Bracket 20 - https://forms.gle/pHRnvV3xMPggVbFs5

Week 12

Round 1

Bracket 11 - https://forms.gle/gEnMEPNVsrpqWTETA

Episode 1: A Phantom Bulldog

It is dark times in the old republic (NSWRL) and a group of men in blue and white search out another legion to combine forces to overcome the other factions. Who will they choose...

In this first episode of the NRL Irrational Mergers mini series I am joined by Matt from the NRL Bulldogs podcast. The year is 1998, the newly formed NRL set out to reduce clubs to reach the magic number of 14 by 2000. The criteria is set and the 12 Sydney and Illawarra clubs are offered $8M and other exemptions to make mergers happen. We examine the possible choices for merger partners for the Bulldogs.

Today is the 25th Anniversary of the formation of the NRL. Here is a draft that we held that could have been an alternative direction for the NRL...

What if in 1992 the NSWRL offered huge grants to Sydney clubs to relocate?

In this episode I am joined by Michael Adams from the Rugby League Digest to talk about the 2nd Test in 1990 between Australia and Great Britain.

2005 Hyper NRL Rabbitohs-Raiders

When the "European Super League" (no the original one) was proposed in 1995, it came with a proposal of mergers of a bunch of clubs. I am joined by Richard Shaw Wright of Forty20 LIVE fame (amongst other things) to discuss UK geography and rivalries that this proposal didn't seem to take into account.

The big day has arrived. In the rematch of the Major Semi Final, can it be the Dragons again or will the Broncos get their revenge?

It was my birthday....thank you and I have a very special guest host. The lovely Lisa Hunter. Yes that's right, my wife.

We discuss NRL players, who they look like and why some are so unattractive.

Bracket 15 - https://forms.gle/dPHn8a5t2Ys6YUyk8

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eNJOY

1992 Season - Minor Qualifying Final - Easts V Canterbury

It is the Ringers Vs Nicoletta. Can they maintain the advantage of finishing 4th or will it begin a fairytale for the Doggies?

Conference system in the UK

Redemption for those Broncos fans...They win the 2015 Grand Final. Maybe Ben Hunt can get some redemption too?

2005 Hyper NRL Final 4 Eels v Sea Eagles