Roy and HG - Bludging on the Blindside
The master of midfield mayhem Rampaging Roy Slaven and the leading light of long shots HG Nelson cast a collective eye over the world of sport.
Episodes
A lump of coal and a frozen chook
This week, Roy & HG tackle the nation's biggest issues: the NRL Grand Final entertainment spectacular, how $435,000 buys an extraordinary amount of dog food, and whether King Feathers V'Landys should be crowned Australian of the Year. See you next year Bludgers!
Todd Woodbridge's pool mower
This week, Roy & HG dive headfirst into the nation's most pressing concerns: examining the entertainment at the AFL Grand Final, the curious world of Rugby League ambassadors, and the burning question of whether the ABC should invest in greyhound racing tracks.
King V'landys - Two hats, one head
This week, Roy & HG dive headfirst into the nation's most pressing concerns: LIV Golf and the peril of spending before the cash arrives, Jerome Luai the vitamin-enriched PNG Chief, and the shocking revelation that Artie Beetson simply couldn't fit into a Japanese shower.
Jazz cigarettes at the party hole
This week, Roy & HG dive headfirst into the nation's burning questions: the privatisation of sport, buying the Sheffield Shield with cheese money and is Floriade in Canberra iconic?
Adam Reynolds - Have we done enough?
This week, Roy & HG dive headfirst into the nation's burning questions: the mould-riddled Cronulla Sharks, the great racquet handover to tennis's next generation, and the curious rainbow connection linking Darius Boyd and Wayne Bennett.
Future proofing Rugby League
This week, Roy & HG tackle the big issues: Nick Kyrgios winds back the clock as he strolls through the kitchen, the lights go out at the Coach Adam Reynolds tribute, and the future of Rugby League is put under the microscope.
Friday night, Dog Night with the kids
This week, Roy & HG tackle the big issues: Nick Kyrgios walks through the kitchen, the Toby Rudolf mooning saga, and the eternal question: who builds Australia's hammers to throw?
A story behind every swing
The ABC Pig Shooting Ute has rolled into town for the last time this year, and the tray is absolutely heaving with Bludging treasures. Better still, we've uncovered some previously unheard gold to throw into the mix. Enjoy this special 'Best of Bludging on the Blindside', Blindsiders!
Impact beyond legacy
This week, Roy & HG tackle the big issues: the mean streets of League, Les Kiss's steady march toward evolution rather than revolution, and whether Rugby League can secure the ultimate endorsement... a blessing from the Pope.
Gold medals look better on Aussies
This week, Roy & HG turn their attention to the matters keeping Australians awake at night: floating the Commonwealth Games on the ASX, Netball is borderline family viewing and dumb dumb bullets for the Brisbane Olympics 2032.
Two heads in two bags
This week, Roy & HG turn their attention to the matters keeping Australians awake at night: Is Jaeman Salmon the NRL's chief grub-in-waiting? Can the caber toss survive Commonwealth Games scrutiny? And when it comes to making weight, how much slicing is too much slicing?
The Joe Schmidt legacy
This week, Roy & HG tackle the nation's biggest issues: commemorative coins, whether they're a better investment than super, the soaring value of the NRL, and whether Peter V'landys is spending Rugby League's riches wisely.
Party Hat World Record!
This week, Roy & HG tackle the nation's biggest issues: a Royal Commission into the NRL broadcast deal, there now is a stain on the World Cup, and the great debate of our time — taunters versus grubs. First, though, you have to establish intent.
A Shute Shield Special?
This week, Roy and HG tackle the nation's biggest issues: paying for gambling ads, Karl Stefanovic's invitation to depart at his earliest convenience, and Rugby League's bold new fixture list — now seven nights a week, plus the increasingly popular Friday night Dog Night.
Testing Positive for Greatness
This week more great moments from the ABC pig shooting ute… and the tray is absolutely packed full, Bludgers. There’s even some previously unheard gold tucked into this Best of Bludging on the Blindside. Enjoy it, Blindsiders!
World Champ without throwing a punch
This week more great moments from the past 12 years from under the SCG vaults. They're stuffed full Bludgers! There's also previously unheard content that appears as part of this 'the Best of Bludging on the Blindside.' Enjoy Blindsiders!
Macquarie Point sewerage works lottery?
This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG lift the lid on the brain dead Tigers, Ashley Klein does love a punt and does your team wear pants?
Prison of Origin
This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG lift the lid on the Tigers circling a jailed hooker, examine the curious case of moonwalking tennis players, and kick off their very own World Cup of food.
State of Origin fallout
This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the coven of witch camped under the black dot, the NRL broadcast rights and can Feathers wear two hats?
The new V'Landys "Sleeping suit" stadium
Roy & HG are off fishing! The flathead are running and they're keen to bag a boat full.This week's Bludge is full of highlights and there's also previously unheard content that appears as part of this 'Best of Bludging on the Blindside.' Enjoy Cobbers!
"Deltra" does Magic Round
This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the festival of football that is Magic Round, playing the Bulldogs is a bye round, but you have to run around for it and is there a negative smell at the Tigers?
Jumpie - The trouserless bear
This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss China proofing Australia through Rugby League, including the Sovereign Citizens Football Club into the competition and bringing back team mascot fights.
Aussies don't dob on cobbers.
This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss where to get your dog horn tuned, why PNG is not a level playing field, and what happened to the ANZAC pavlova test.
Toaster in the bath, followed by a schooner of stout
This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss "turtling" a rugby league player on his back, Gus Gould's creamy apple pie, and the humble Dunlop Volley—the ideal shoe for roofing and chopp'in.
Are pervs and sickos penetrating the Newcastle Baths?
This week more great moments from the past 12 years from under the SCG vaults. They're stuffed full Bludgers! There's also previously unheard content that appears as part of this 'Best of Bludging on the Blindside.' Enjoy Blindsiders!
Shark Meltdown - 30 year celebration.
This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the Kevvie-ists parallel world view, the six again rule is out of control and funky Jason Day's walking cool.
Happy Easter, happy Rugby League!
This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the small mindedness of a Manly fan, Wayne Bennett's chooks at the Easter Show and listening to a podcast in your dreams.
Win, Win, Win! Thank you ABC
This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the Kevvie-ists movement at the Broncos, how rugby league could bring peace to the world, and Papenhuyzen's new career as a golf caddy.
Rooting King vs Alex Johnston in a race
This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the poor maintenance of our stadiums, whether Wayne Bennett needs to celebrate rather than sulk, and if Gorden Tallis has become a problem for the Broncos.
Heritage Toilet Lager - Easy drinking
This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss a possible Rugby League opening ceremony, Rugby League happiness differs from everyday happiness and do we understand the Rugby League expansion master plan?
Celebration of rubber
This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss applying logic to rugby league, teams must solve their problems on the field and is Rugby League supervised violence?
Mongrel downstairs, pole in the hand
Bludging on the Blindside is back for 2026! In this week's episode, Roy and HG discuss the return of Rugby League to Las Vegas, the feral pig problem in the country, and whether wisdom is the greatest enemy of Rugby League.
2026: Can't wait!
This week on Bludging on the Blindside, the last show for 2025. Roy and H.G discuss the you beaut ute boot sale, Sydney's celebration of rubber and when is Four Corners going to do a gambling story about the winners?
The race that stops the world
This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and H.G discuss the new player in the Australian car industry, Hastie Car Corporation. Gus Gould takes a selfie in the toilet and Bunnings Island is a reality, Loloata Island in PNG.
Teddy Swims to the toilet
This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the Broncos and Reece Walsh's stunning performance at the NRL Grand Final, Teddy Swims visits the heritage listed toilets and the 'Year of healing' for Manly ended last weekend.
Stuck up Broncos?
This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG celebrate that the (Teddy) Swims is in to perform at the grand final, question if Reece Walsh should be the Face of rugby league, and ponder if the Broncos are stuck up.
Crack down on pants down
This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss Victor Radley's cancelled wedding, Roy's proposal for a tariff on imported cars, and the number of NRL players who will be "pantsed" without penalty.
Canberra were robbed
This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the return of the headbutt, the threat to the niggler and the use of the team bus as a weapon in the Rugby League.
Snoop Dogg: Art plus magic
This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss which tennis superstars have a first class toss, delve into how Rugby League acts as a valve for peace, and ponder whether Andrew Abdo has become the NRL's new music critic.
The importance of the toilet in Rugby League
This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the legend of Aussie Joe Bugner, how strong was his feet? The Ref should never stop the game when a stink breaks out and the idea that poker machine profits should be reinvested directly into the local communities where they were generated.
The difference between art and filth
This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss whether NRL teams should play their best players or face a term of imprisonment, does Bunnings Island need a minister of Rugby League first and is it Eric Abetz or Erica Betz?
Rugby league open day
This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the Tszyu brothers - the Soul taker and the Butcher,The plight of the Dora Creek Swampies & the Northern Bullants, a Titans open day could save Des, Bait off - knock over a feral, do ex players make the best coaches? Believe in rugby league values, taming Snoop Dog (Mr Rude) for the granny and if you don't like your f
Spencer Leniu's a stormy petrel
This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss a disproportionate responses to a slight, Snoop Dog at the AFL granny, Trainers love the lime light, willynillyism, Names for the PNG team, a great grub is a slippery grub, betting on school raised racing dogs and down-in-the-dumpism.
Reg Duff - The runner from the Lithgow Shamrocks
This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the rugby league runners - are they legit? Plan your life around rugby league, Alice Springs centre of excellence, the try celebration approval process, Runner agents - Is this something to consider? Billy Coleman the strongman of Lithgow, Horse racing base camp and where are the boxing TAFE courses?
The ethical obligation of Macquarie Point
This week, we're excited to bring you more great moments from the past 12 years, straight from the SCG vaults\! Get ready for some fantastic "Bludgers" and also some previously unheard content as part of this "Best of Bludging on the Blindside" collection.
The edge of the rule book
This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss Adam Reynolds' a front rower in a halfback's body, Reed Mahoney - Niggler or grub? Can the NRL handle Trump's 1700% tariff? Todd Payten can fire the grub button, is Andrew Leigh MP the rugby league candidate? Nothing like a family pig baiting, Baiting - a practical entry point and the fight hole at LIV golf.
Zig Zag cheese - AI mission statement
This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss, are the Phins the new entertainers? English imports to rugby league, try celebration approvals, Tinkler comeback, dirty worded team songs, SBW vs Gallen wrap up - Haymakers in our undies and Kevvie's in the car park.
Family pig shoot
This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss Queensland's origin win, Roy doesn't mind a backyard incinerator, comfortable jockey vests, sailor's language on the origin coverage, the blues don't need champs - they need a champion team, some Sea eagle fans hate Manly too, take the kids holiday pigg'in and they also have a finger on the line.
Beware the wounded Blue
This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the British Lions bash everyone, LIV Golf - watch it, vomit, party and go home, when's Cam going to get his own gameshow? Manly fans hate you too, BYD Tasmanian stadium, buying panther semen online, ground staff appreciation day.
Are chemists the heros of sport?
This week more great moments from the past 12 years from under the SCG vaults. They're stuffed full Bludgers! There's also previously unheard content that appears as part of this 'Best of Bludging on the Blindside.' Enjoy Blindsiders!
