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  • "I'm Done..." - The Night Andrew Fifita Almost Lost His Life

    October 29, 2026 · 10 min

    In 2013, Andrew Fifita was on top of the rugby league world, playing 37 games, playing State of Origin, and winning a World Cup. Just a year later, behind the scenes of career-best stats, relentless media scrutiny, and back-to-back…

  • The 30 Days That Almost Destroyed Andrew Fifita's Career

    October 27, 2026 · 14 min

    30 days before the 2016 NRL Grand Final, Strike Force Raptor Squad showed up at training. His home was raided. The media besieged his front door. Booed on every carry and snuck through back doors during Grand Final week, Fifita was…

  • The Secret Battle That Saved Andrew Fifita’s Life | MAYDAY™ | Ep. 30

    October 26, 2026 · 1 hr 26 min

    The life and times of one of the most misunderstood athletes in NRL history. Andrew Fifita sits down with Terrell May to share exclusive, never-before-heard stories from a life and career lived entirely on his own terms. For years, the…

  • Why I Refuse To Vote In Australia

    October 24, 2026 · 5 min

    Jon Bernard looks back on how leaking daily lockdown numbers and trolling politicians turned him and his brother into some of Australia's biggest content creators. He shares a wild story about running into former NSW Premier Dominic…

  • Why Interviewing Russian UFC Fighters Is DANGEROUS!

    October 21, 2026 · 5 min

    Ahead of Alexander Volkanovski taking on undefeated Russian Movsar Evloev, Jon Bernardreveals what really goes down behind the scenes when interviewing Russian and DagestaniUFC fighters. From getting on the wrong side of Islam Makhachev…

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  • Why The Rugby League World Cup Feels FAKE

    October 20, 2026 · 6 min

    Jon Bernard's take on why the Rugby League World Cup has become the most unserious tournament in world sport. From players like Dane Gagai, Kalyn Ponga, and Victor Radley switching allegiances between Tier 1 nations, to Mitchell Moses…

  • Why The NRL Treated Us Like Criminals

    October 20, 2026 · 4 min

    Jon Bernard calls out the NRL over how he and his brother were treated during the Las Vegas trip. Despite being two of Australia's biggest sports content creators, they were restricted from going near the field and treated like criminals…

  • Why I'm Breaking The Rules In Australian Media | MAYDAY™ | Ep. 29

    October 18, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

    Terrell May sits down with Jon Bernard for a one-hour masterclass on backing yourself, staying consistent, and keeping a tight circle when transitioning into the media game. Across the hour, the conversation moves from roasting the Rugby…

  • Every NRL Player Needs To Do THIS Once in Their Career

    October 18, 2026 · 9 min

    Blake Austin opens up about the day he pulled over on the side of the road in Canberra and drove a freezing fan straight to GIO Stadium before running out to play. He challenges the modern generation of NRL players and elite athletes to…

  • Why I Self-Sabotaged My NRL Career

    October 17, 2026 · 4 min

    Former Dally M Five-Eighth of the Year Blake Austin sits down for a deeply emotional, raw reflection on the mental hurdles that defined his rugby league career. Opening up about the hidden pressure of elite sport, Blake details why…

  • Why NRL Players Deserve WAY More Money

    October 16, 2026 · 4 min

    Blake Austin opens up about where the modern NRL is heading, arguing why rugby league athletes need to start earning, and investing, like global superstars in the NBA and European football. From private physios and in-home cryotherapy to…

  • The NRL Need's to STOP DOING THIS!

    October 14, 2026 · 6 min

    Is the NRL losing sight of what really matters? 👀 Blake Austin reveals what he'd change if he were running the NRL in 2027, from constant rule changes and gambling influence to the alarming state of grassroots rugby league. While the…

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