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Around The Grounds with Barney and Chad Townsend

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NRL
Parramatta Eels
Rugby League
Melbourne Storm
Bailey Simonsson
Penrith Panthers
Shaun Johnson
Nathan Cleary
Bulldogs
Sydney Roosters
NRL Finals
Dolphins
New Zealand Rugby League
Shoulder Injuries
Manly Sea Eagles
Panthers
Grant Anderson
ACL Injury
Trent Robinson
Tommy Talau

Join comedian Andrew “Barney” Barnett and NRL Premiership winner Chad Townsend for Around The Grounds, as the boys dive into all the weekend’s sporting action and catch up with a range of special guests across the summer! Catch Around The Grounds LIVE every Saturday morning at 9:00am AEDT on SEN 1170 AM Sydney, SEN 693 AM Brisbane and anytime on the SEN App.

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Luke Keary steps into the chair for Chad for another edition of Around the Grounds. George Burgess dials in to fire a shot at Big Nelson Asofa-Solomona after his comfortable win. Sydney FC star Ben Garuccio joins the show to share ideas on how to imp... more

A massive Around the Grounds as Barney and Chad Townsend break down a huge weekend of sport, relive the biggest moments from the Ashes, and Dragons star Valentine Holmes joins us with insights into pre-season life and the upcoming Vegas trip.

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Dragons and Maroons Star Val Holmes joins Around the Grounds to chat preseason preparations, Vegas, and the signing of Keaon Koloamatangi!

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A massive first show for 2026 with MC stepping in for Barney. Knights forward Mat Croker joins us to give an inside look at the club’s pre-season and what Justin Holbrook has been like since coming on board. The boys also wrap up all the latest crick... more

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Recent Guests

Valentine Holmes
NRL player for St. George Illawarra Dragons and former NYC player
St. George Illawarra Dragons
Episode: Full Show with Barney and Chad Townsend (10/01/26)
Mat Croker
Knights Forward
Newcastle Knights
Episode: Full Show with Chad Townsend and Michael Carayannis (03/01/26)
Billy Darcy
Sydney comedian with a new special out titled 'Gamble Responsibly'
Episode: Full Show with Barney and Chad Townsend (13/12/25)
Fun Time Tony
Member of the Barmy Army
Barmy Army
Episode: Comedian Billy Darcy's Footy Dilemmas & Barmy Army nightmares with Fun Time Tony (13/12/25)
Matty G
Host of the SpeakFree Podcast and West Tigers supporter
SpeakFree Podcast
Episode: Matty G from the SpeakFree Podcast live from the West Tigers rally (13/12/25)
Cam Vanden Dungen
SEN's Motorsport Guru
SEN
Episode: Full Show with Barney and Chad Townsend (06/12/25)
Scott Drinkwater
144 game NRL veteran from the North Queensland Cowboys
North Queensland Cowboys
Episode: Full Show with Barney and Chad Townsend (06/12/25)
Aaron Gox
Comedian and sports enthusiast
Episode: Full Show with Barney and Chad Townsend (06/12/25)
Aaron Gocs
Comedian and champion known for his love of sports.
Episode: Ashes Viral Sensation Aaron Gocs (06/12/25)

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
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    peacock is as boring as soccer, give him the flick - bring in doug, sok or that really cool chick from qld

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    Tobyandthefatone
    Australia3 years ago

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Apple Podcasts
#206
United States/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#84
Canada/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#174
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Apple Podcasts
#44
Australia/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#79
Germany/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#5
Ukraine/Sports/Rugby

Talking Points

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Full Show with Barney and Chad Townsend (10/01/26)
Q: What's your take on the signing of Keon Kalamatangi?
Valentine Holmes said it's a huge signing for the Dragons, especially for their younger players.
Full Show with Chad Townsend and Michael Carayannis (03/01/26)
Q: What sort of impact has Dylan Brown had on the Newcastle Knights?
Dylan Brown has made a good first impression, winning the fitness test and showing professionalism that has impressed the team.
Knights forward Mat Croker on the Knights pre-season and the impact of Justin Holbrook (03/01/26)
Q: What sort of impact has Dylan Brown had?
He made a strong first impression by winning a fitness test and impressing teammates with his professionalism.
Knights forward Mat Croker on the Knights pre-season and the impact of Justin Holbrook (03/01/26)
Q: What sort of changes have you guys made heading into the 2026 season?
Mat spoke about the fresh energy from new personnel and Justin Holbrook's impact, emphasizing hard work and enjoyment at training.
Matty G from the SpeakFree Podcast live from the West Tigers rally (13/12/25)
Q: Tell me about, where do you think this team can push next year?
We're making the eight next year; I believe Benjamin Marshall will win a Premiership as coach in the next five years.

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The content features lively discussions centered around various sports, with a strong emphasis on Rugby League. Hosts engage listeners by analyzing recent games, previewing upcoming matches, and sharing humorous anecdotes and insights from special guests who are prominent figures in the sports world. Topics often include player performances, team strategies, and seasonal previews, allowing fans to stay updated and entertained. The podcast's unique charm likely comes from the combination of expert sports analysis mixed with lighthearted banter, making it appealing to both die-hard sports enthusiasts and casual listeners alike.

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Around The Grounds launched 4 years ago and published 400 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Around The Grounds include:

1. Valentine Holmes
2. Mat Croker
3. Billy Darcy
4. Fun Time Tony
5. Matty G
6. Cam Vanden Dungen
7. Scott Drinkwater
8. Aaron Gox

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