The Groin Strain

Should the Dally Ms be held in a cave? The Groin GF preview and The Golden Tooth winner is announced.

All the glitz and glamour of the 2026 Groinies from the Groin Strain Studio. Who will take home the coveted Silver and Golden Groin Awards this year? Whatever the answer, rugby league is always the winner.

This week on the Groin we remind you to always look on the bright side of life as we delve into the NRL and NRLW Finals series; advocate for a compulsory Wests Tigers aptitude test for new Wests Tigers players and Nicolas Cage starring in the new Wests Tigers movie.

The Groin talk about the NRLW Wests Tigers girls' first ever finals win over the Raiders in spectacular fashion hours before the game; sending rugby league teams to Siberia for off-season training and to eradicate the six-again and stoppages pandemic across rugby league!

The Groin discusses the finals being an inaccurate representation of life, as success doesn't really exist, only failures and disappointment. The Groin reflect on the Tigers' season; which football players can play the next James Bond; having 10 referees on the field instead of 1; and bringing streamers to the Tigers' first NRLW Finals Campaign.

In this episode, the Groin takes on the hard hitting questions facing first world rugby league countries as to whether to attend the NRLW Finals or the Angels Concert. The Groin also discuss making rugby league compulsory across schools and a 2 year national service commitment for all 18 year old Australians and consider renaming the Centre of Excellence to the Centre of Perfection.

The Groin addresses the rugby league upset of the century against the team who shall not be named and the prevalence of players being put on report epidemic. The Groin also have heated debates on who should be the pre-game entertainment for this year's Grand Final; if 10 year olds should be watching R-rated movies and if Forrest Gump was a genius or simply stupid.

This week, the Groin releases their manifesto, calling for a Wests Tigers Revolution. A revolutionary rally that will alter the rugby league landscape and the state of the world forever, even bigger than that of the Communist takeover of Russia and the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s.

The Groin discusses the NRL's Global Round Initiative and the possibility of bringing rugby league to Iran. The Groin also suggests the Pope should headline the 2028 Grand Final pre-match and halftime performances reminiscent of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. Finally, a congregation of fans are rallying for naming the Campbelltown Stadium Stand the John Standalis.

In the wake of a six game losing streak, the Groin discuss the Tigers hosting footy funerals for their members where fans can customise their own coffins and interment procedures and can choose a player of their choice to preside over it. In another weekly tirade, Troy wants Campbelltown Stadium to name their grandstand in honour of Skando.

The Groin discuss the ongoing discussions and negotiations surrounding the Adam Doueihi Peace Accords and the possibility of the Wests Tigers establishing their own Security Council to mediate other disputes in the NRL. The Groin also dive into the two horse race between the NSW Blues Roosters and Broncos in the NRLW and Troy introduces his new segment Groin 160 - Rugby League from an obtuse angle!

In a very special edition of the Groin Strain, this week features the Alex Twal Episode where the Groin takes on everything Alex Twal and his beat down of the weak-gutted dog! Troy pushes for the 2027 season to be rebranded as the Year of the Twal.

The Groin discuss the NRL's new broadcast deal and partnership with Galvin TV and call Blocker Roach to perform an exorcism at Campbelltown Stadium. The Groin also introduces a Wests Tigers Fashion Week to showcase new, innovative headgears.

After the Bludger at Kogarah, the Groin establishes the Wests Tigers People's Front to combat the negative energy and exodus of long-serving fans. Troy preaches the Benji Vs Goliath legend, and sees the Tigers as the people's underdogs in need of inspiration from figures such as Steven Bradbury and Rocky Balboa.

Great rugby league philosopher and friend of the podcast, Billy Slater, provides the inspiration for this week's episode, posing the question - "are there any players who play great when they're not thinking"? The Groin discusses if Jarome Luai can knock down Nelson Asofa-Solomona in the ring and Troy gets creative with a new outfit.

The Groin inspects their very own casualty ward, determining who should be excommunicated from rugby league and, more importantly, the mighty Wests Tigers; and inspired by the Brisbane and Canterbury-Bankstown All-Blacks, the Groin suggests the Tigers become the Teal Tigers.

The Groin sends out a plea for financial backing from the Saudis and decide to turn a blind eye to their human rights record while Troy has a go at so-called supporters who criticise players. Groin Mail also makes a second consecutive appearance!

The Groin explores the rise of Keiran Foran's Fozball Regime and his cult of personality; Troy goes off his head and has a go at Yioti's Brainstrainers whilst Jack reads letters sent from the Groin's dedicated fanbase.

With Ideas Man, Troy, at the helm, the Groin introduces the NRL's new, prospective AI Model and Intelligence Assistant - the Gus 2.0!

The Groin needs all zero of their listeners to donate to their GoFundMe Page to fund their Las Vegas trip for next year.

Off the back of a 3 game losing streak, the Groin explores coping mechanisms and the opportunity for fans to bring their own therapist to the footy. The Groin also pushes the Government to introduce a healthcare package for Wests Tigers fans.

Ahead of Magic Round, the Groin talks magic in football and discuss if Trent Robinson should be sawed in half as pre-match entertainment.

The Groin discusses the Tigers' loss to the Sharks at Ocean Pathetic Stadium and Troy offers himself as a sacrifice to appease the Footy Gods.

Troy talks about leaving the footy at half time because the crowd was too quiet and the Groin revisits ANZAC Round and Big Royce Hunt's try. Wouldn't Royce Hunt look great in a midriff?

The role of the supporter and Troy's challenge. A quarter season review. Jack gives some Gen Z tips and more.

Are the Wests Tigers the people's team? Pilgrimages to the Centre of Excellence and Egalitarianism. And Jack passes Yoiti's quiz....finally.

Does Mitch Moses do vocal excercises? Are the Fainu brothers the answer for Laurie Daley and the Blues? Jack fails the quiz again.

Are Jordanians keen on touring Leichhardt & Campbelltown? How about an Alex Twal statue? An Alex Twal Grandstand? Alex Twal, Alex Twal, Alex Twal......

The Groin Strain goes to the land of the long white cloud, spreading the word and giving an insight into their pre-game and post-game experiences.

Troy believes the adage the harder you work, the luckier you get is a load of crap and talks spirituality and religion in football and the possibility of the existence of the footy gods. Should clubs have their own prayer rooms and rooms for fans to cry?

Troy and Jack discuss coffee taking over rugby league and if we need the Saudis to sponsor the 100 point game. Listeners try to differentiate Tigers player from IRA member.

Jack wants a minimum of 50 points a game; pensioning off coaches and a Storm rant.

Could Robbie Farah and Anthony Watts be the answer to world peace? A Mardi Gras float? Quiz time for Jack!

Could Rugby League be the answer to the world's problems? A Mardi Gras float, pathways recap and Jack fails Yioti's quiz.

Jack is back, a reduced season preview and the cracker at Kirkham.

Tigers get a foothold into South East Asia. Prepping for 17 hour podcast. Trial preview & tight jerseys.

A message of support, more bad footy ideas and a couple of songs.

The Groin goes global, annexing China. Changes to game day experience, The Masked journo and Male seniors cheerleading. It's all here in Episode 2 of The Groin.

The topics up for discussion include choosing whether to eat pies or hot dogs at the game. There's talk on hairlessness in football and whether we should see more hirsute footballers? We delve into the Zac Lomax situation, well everyone is. The guys give their opinion of who are some of the most misunderstood players in the NRL and include their predictions for the 2026 season (of course). And Troy gives a very poor rendition of his Wests Tigers theme song to end the podcast.