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Around The Grounds with Barney and Chad Townsend

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

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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A huge Around the Grounds as Barney and Chad Townsend dive into the weekend's sport, all the Ashes action with Comedian Billy Darcy and get to catch up Barmy Army member Fun Time Tony!

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Comedian Billy Darcy joins the boys to discuss his new comedy special and share his thoughts on all things cricket. They're also joined by Barmy Army leader Fun Time Tony to talk about the Poms' tragic start to the Ashes series!

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Matty G from the SpeakFree Podcast joins the boys to give a live update from the West Tigers rally!

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A huge Around the Grounds as Barney and Chad Townsend dive into the weekend's sport, all the Ashes action with Simon Katich and get a preseason catch up with Cowboys' star Scott Drinkwater.

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Recent Guests

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)
Aaron Gox
Comedian and sports enthusiast
Episode: Full Show with Barney and Chad Townsend (06/12/25)
Cam Vanden Dungen
SEN's Motorsport Guru
SEN
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)
Scott Drinkwater
144-game NRL veteran from North Queensland Cowboys
North Queensland Cowboys
Episode: Cowboys Pre-Season and NQ Future with Scott Drinkwater (06/12/25)
Tristan Kenyon
Filmmaker with a documentary titled 'Changing Track'
Episode: Teammate Blowups and Is R360 Done (29/11/25)
Tim Kenyon
Filmmaker with a documentary titled 'Changing Track'
Episode: Teammate Blowups and Is R360 Done (29/11/25)

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • give peacock the flick

    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
#244
United States/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#66
Canada/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#213
United Kingdom/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#45
Australia/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#3
Ukraine/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#32
Norway/Sports/Rugby

Talking Points

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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.
Matty G from the SpeakFree Podcast live from the West Tigers rally (13/12/25)
Q: What are the outcomes that you guys want to achieve from getting everyone together today?
We want independent governance at board level to secure the future of West Tigers.
Comedian Billy Darcy's Footy Dilemmas & Barmy Army nightmares with Fun Time Tony (13/12/25)
Q: How much of the 2-0 loss is Olly Pope's fault?
Tony responds that he won't blame individuals as it's a team game, but there needs to be collective responsibility.
Comedian Billy Darcy's Footy Dilemmas & Barmy Army nightmares with Fun Time Tony (13/12/25)
Q: How does someone get into comedy?
Billy shares that comedy finds some people, and he feels like a vessel for humor.
Cowboys Pre-Season and NQ Future with Scott Drinkwater (06/12/25)
Q: What's it like having Reid Marnie as a new addition to the team?
Scott praises Reid's leadership and tenacity, stating he has made a strong impression since joining.

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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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1. Billy Darcy
2. Fun Time Tony
3. Matty G
4. Aaron Gox
5. Cam Vanden Dungen
6. Aaron Gocs
7. Scott Drinkwater
8. Tristan Kenyon

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