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The Magic Sponge Podcast - with NRL Physio

Brien Seeney and James Kurtz
NRL
Fantasy Sports
Injury Analysis
State Of Origin
Super Coach
Injury Management
Dolphins
Jackson Hastings
Broncos
Injury Rehabilitation
Player Mental Health
Supercoach
Injuries
Fantasy Football
NRLW
Nathan Cleary
Hip Drop Tackle
Concussion
Hamstring Injuries
Super Coach Fantasy

Weekly injury analysis from @NRLPhysio and a physio who loves NRL

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Brien (NRL Physio) and James give you the wrap up from Round 3 of the 2025 NRL + SuperCoach classic and draft seasons. Brought to you by PainPod - drug free pain relief anyone can use - Use the promo code NRLP for 12% off any PainPod products at ⁠⁠⁠⁠... more

Brien (NRL Physio) and James give you the Vegas Round of the 2025 NRL SuperCoach classic and draft seasons. Brought to you by PainPod - drug free pain relief anyone can use - Use the promo code NRLP for 12% off any PainPod products at ⁠⁠thepainpod.co... more

Brien (NRL Physio) and James are back to give you the final injury update before the 2025 NRL SuperCoach classic and draft seasons kick off. Brought to you by PainPod - drug free pain relief anyone can use - Use the promo code NRLP for 12% off any Pa... more

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Recent Guests

Jackson Hastings
Halfback for the Knights, recently recovering from major injuries
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Episode: Offseason Magic Sponge - Jackson Hastings

Hosts

Brien Seney
Co-host and expert in rugby league injuries, involved in all the NRL Physio content on social media.
James
Co-host, involved in regular analysis.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 196 ratings
  • Mick from London

    Excellent podcast. I listen in every podcast. I get information I’m never going to get here in London, where Rugby League is not on the radar, and probably 5th in line behind Football, Cricket, Union and Basketball. Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mick the Pom
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Pretty great podcast.

    Well laid out. I don’t mind it going for a little longer than intended. It’s insightful and I just enjoy the access

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Trozzaa
    Australia3 years ago
  • this absolute champ is the best in the business when it comes to injuries in the NRL, must listen for rugby league tragics

    Podcast Addict
    5
    StonedGossard
    3 years ago
  • Unique perspective

    This pod covers the NRL casualty-ward well, but as someone who doesn’t play fantasy, the real hook is the interviews. Really rate the deep dives on rehab at the elite level with honest discussion of the physical and mental impacts of being injured. 10/10 would recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fitzsalad
    Australia3 years ago
  • Amazing podcast

    Amazing insight in to a lot of injuries of current players and also players for players who have finished awhile ago

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sal May
    Australia3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Excellent podcast. I listen in every week. I get information I’m never going to get here in London, where Rugby League is not on the radar, and probably 5th in line behind Football, Cricket, Union and Basketball. Keep up the good work.
This pod covers the NRL casualty-ward well, but as someone who doesn’t play fantasy, the real hook is the interviews. Really rate the deep dives on rehab at the elite level with honest discussion of the physical and mental impacts of being injured. 10/10 would recommend.
Well laid out. I don’t mind it going for a little longer than intended. It’s insightful and I just enjoy the access.
Awesome to finally have a rugby league podcast that covers this kind of stuff in depth, your knowledge and input is great, and can really help when it comes to making decisions in SuperCoach.
Amazing insight into a lot of injuries of current players and also players who have finished awhile ago.
As a physio I find this very interesting and insightful.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#58
United States/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#173
Canada/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#231
United Kingdom/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#55
Australia/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#97
France/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#15
Taiwan/Sports/Rugby

Talking Points

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The Magic Sponge - Round 3
Q: How do players get an exemption from the 11-day stand down period if they've suffered a concussion?
It usually involves them not showing clear symptoms and passing cognitive tests, among other criteria.
The Magic Sponge - Round 3
Q: Are you happy to captain Turbo this week?
If he's fit and healthy, he's the obvious captaincy choice against a weak opposition.
The Magic Sponge - Round 3
Q: How did you go with your SuperCoach this week?
I went not great, which is nothing new for this time of the week when talking about this on Sunday night.
The Magic Sponge - Vegas Round
Q: Is it possible to project injuries based on a place history?
While it's difficult for individuals, some data experts combine injury history with stats to estimate recovery times for players.
The Magic Sponge - Vegas Round
Q: Are there any emerging rehab or surgery techniques that are becoming more commonplace from what you've observed during your time doing NRL Physio?
Tight rope surgery techniques are becoming more prevalent for high ankle sprains, and conservative non-surgical approaches to ACL injuries are being adopted more frequently.

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Focuses on injury analysis within the National Rugby League (NRL), highlighting significant player injuries, their recovery processes, and the implications for teams and fantasy leagues. The hosts employ a mix of insightful commentary and humor, ensuring that both dedicated rugby fans and casual listeners can engage meaningfully with the subject matter. Unique features include personal anecdotes from the hosts, discussions surrounding player performance predictions, and the incorporation of fantasy football strategies. This approach offers a well-rounded understanding of the physical and tactical challenges faced by players in the league.

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