Amateur Hour
Amateur Hour is a sports podcast covering the biggest topics across Australia’s two biggest sporting codes, the NRL and AFL. Hosted by great mates Jack and Bec, think of it as a poor man’s Hamish and Andy for footy nuffy's just like us.
Each month, we’ll dive into the hottest issues and biggest talking points from both the men's and women's competitions. We’ll do our best to put our biases aside as we dissect all of the key moments and plays of the season so far.
This podcast has been years in the making. Jack Aubrey and Bec Miller first met as Sydneysiders but now call Melbourne, Australia’s sporting capital, home. Jack has previously written online articles and live blogs for The Roar, while Bec is in her sixth season as a professional AFLW player for the mighty Richmond Tigers. She’s also spent time behind the mic, calling games for Melbourne’s own 3AW radio station. At the end of the day, we’re just a couple of nuffy's with a microphone in hand, so let’s see how this goes!
Amateur Hour
Slippery Balls and big State of Origin Calls
A historic moment in Amateur Hour history, we kick off with our first ever fan question and it’s a slippery one (literally). Jack checks in on how Bec and the Richmond AFLW squad are holding up during week four of the preseason grind, and lucky for the Tigers girls, Des Hasler drops by (briefly) with a motivational quote to help process the pain of that 2024 elimination final loss.
We dive into State of Origin I, unpack the plot lines, and look ahead to the key team changes for Game II. Jack and Bec also marvel at the tight NRL ladder, spotlighting the rise of the Canberra Raiders, before Jack delivers a heartfelt plea for the NRL to lift its game when it comes to getting fans through the gates.
Then it’s back to expansion talk. With Mal Meninga freshly announced as head coach of the Perth Bears ahead of their 2027 debut, but the question is: does Mal have enough aura for the job? Meanwhile, the AFL's 19th team sits delicately poised, as Tasmania’s team is rocked by political unrest.
There’s plenty to cover, and as always, plenty of opinions from your favourite footy nuffies.
Credit to the third party audio we used: National Rugby League (23:45), ABC Sport (31:22).