The S Files - Ep 81

Another week of sporting controversy and another episode where the Tinman & Shabs get together to talk about it all. In this episode we refrain from dropping the C Bomb but we still find time to call Gallen a C'Nut.

Just what is it with the NRL this year, no matter what is going on the talking points have pretty much all been negative and damaging to the reputation of the game. This time it will be interesting to see how the NRL sanction a grub in the game that they have held on a pedestal. Considering Gallen is also serving a drug suspension, will this latest outburst thrust him into immortal status like another self-confessed drug user in the commentary box?  The international games are on and it is no surprise that the Haka gets a mention this week.

Rugby is also struggling to get good headlines and as we have called it in the past, there was an ulterior motive in the media to get a change in Wallabies coach and it worked. Will be interesting to see if it changes anything on the field,

Just like every other code cricket has it's domestic focus on Sydney and this time everything worked out well to get NSW into the Final. If anyone from Queensland has to put up with a almost complete commentary team of ex-NSW players again, I expect that there may be more than hate mail & trolls on social media. A bit of bias is expected but blatant barracking and insulting comments from the box is un-professional. Don;t expect any change soon but many of the commentators will find time to put the dagger in the back of the national side once the side gets back home.

The round ball game is under full swing now but for the Roar it is not even moving. The Roar have never looked this bad and it is a sign that either the players do not understand what the coach wants or they choose not to follow it. Either way, heads will roll very soon at the club and it would be expected that the manager will be the first to go. It isn't much better for Liverpool either and with another dismal draw at home it is not looking good for a few players and coaching staff there either.

In the wrap up there may be a few serves and we finish off with what many want to do to moronic commentators, bias officials and blatant idiots in the world of sport - Five Finger Death Punch.

The S Files - Episode 80

Recording for the first time at Beach 365, the Tinman & Shabs were proud to show support for the venue after a hectic week for the owners.

The Tusken Raiders may not make any headlines but there are certainly a few big headlines in the sporting world at the moment.

The NRL is in the headlines for all the wrong reasons again with the news that clubs were fined for salary cap breaches and as much as the Sydney media hyped it up for months, the Broncos were not one of the clubs. With another big name player leaving the game for another sport, can the NRL make any positive news again in 2014? The UK Super League certainly didn't help things either with one of the more disgusting dog acts one can see on the streets, let alone on the main stage.

Rugby Union is in damage control over the Beale saga but with news that this goes back over 4 months ago, what is the hidden agenda behind it all? Our guess is the Sydney media are pushing for the Waratahs coach to be installed by the end of the month as the national coach.

The domestic season in cricket is well under way now and yet again the Bulls are entertaining and is Ben Cutting the cleanest and biggest hitter in the game? Imagaine how far this guy could hit a golf ball.

The A-League season is going to be an interesting one, especially for the fans from Sydney and Melbourne as the conspiracy theorists are sprouting that the game & media want a final with only Sydney & Melbourne teams in it.

Thanks for tuning into the recording which was recorded a little earlier in the week than normal and in the future we may provide a short weekly cast to go with the regular one.

The S Files - Episode 79

The NRL season has wrapped up and the summer sport season is under way. In another coffee table installment the Tinman & Shabs were missing as some imperial wannabes filled in cover the topics dominating sport.

The NRL final seems like it was last year but Souths fans will make sure we here about it for years to come. Now it is time for the International season and with 20+ players making themselves unavailable due to injury etc, it may be a close competition. Just a shame that certain media personalities want to have a dig at those who pulled out due to surgery requirements. 

Australian Rugby is in a world of hurt off the field as much as they are on the field. There have been rumours circulating for a long time that Kurtley Beale wants to play league and he has certainly made all the move to never be able to play rugby in Australia again. There is more to the story to come out but it isn't a pretty look for the ARU. There are problems with Australian Rugby and it needs to be sorted out.

The A-League season is under way and great crowds have been seen from the first game. The Wanderers forgot to turn up to the game opener as the Melbourne Victory fresh with new signing Berisha humbled them. Seems the media loves the Albanian now that he is not playing for the Roar but it won't be long until he gets a red card. There is also a few international game going on at the moment but not many will want to talk about Australia after another dismal effort.

Summer means cricket and the Aussies are making easy work of Pakistan at the moment in one day games. England is falling apart and not many reports on the game fail to mention Kevin Pietersen. In the domestic one day competition an example of how media coverage has too much control is playing out. But it is nothing new for Channel 9 to dictate to a sport what it should do.

In the wrap up it is mentioned that the Grey Fox may be returning with some racing tips for the Spring Carnival. We will be recording on Fridays and Saturdays and have tips for Sunday. Always remember to gamble responsibly.

The S Files: Episode 78

The Tinman & Shabs gathered around the coffee table on NRL Grand Final day to talk about the week in sport.

We preview the the NRL Grand Final, cover the controversy during the week. Dissect the moments where grubs were shown to be protected species and much more.

We try not to botch the episode as much as the fat Argentinian stuffed up the Australian National Anthem before the Wallabies game. And how disappointing were they. Lasers aside there is nothing bright on the horizon for Australia in rugby if they keep playing the way they do.

The cricket season has started and to make sure things are normal the Queensland Bulls powered to a convincing win over the Vic Bushrangers in the first game of the Domestic One Day comp. Surely a sign that there will be more Victorians in any Australian side than Queenslanders for years to come.

We also feature a coupe of songs from Army On The Dance Floor. Make sure you check them out as they have a debut album out and might be the next big thing on the dance circuit.