Welcome to the Macquarie Raiders Podcast, where we bring you inside one of regional rugby league's proudest clubs. From game-day analysis and player interviews to behind-the-scenes stories, we explore the people, culture and community that make the Dubbo Macquarie Raiders more than just a football club. Each episode features conversations with players, coaches, volunteers, sponsors, life members and the passionate supporters who have shaped the Raiders across generations. We celebrate the club's rich history while sharing the vision, leadership and commitment driving its future. Whether it's stories of resilience, lifelong friendships, junior development or the values that unite us on and off the field, this podcast captures the heartbeat of the Raiders. It's about the people who pull on the blue and white, the community that stands behind them, and the culture that continues to define who we are. If you love rugby league, community and authentic stories, you're in the right place. Welcome to the Macquarie Raiders family.
ONE GAME LEFT. And after two extraordinary extra-time finals, the Grand Final is set. The Macquarie Raiders are heading to Forbes to take on the Forbes Magpies for the Peter McDonald Premiership. Forbes booked their place after an extra-time battle with Mudgee. The Raiders eliminated Dubbo CYMS in extra time to keep their season alive for our first Grand Final in 14 years. In our Grand Final episode, Dixie Crawford sits down with Ant Egan-Smith we unpack the two games that got ...
28 Aug 2026
Episode 8. PMP Finals Series | Luke Moody – Mudgee Dragons
The Peter McDonald Premiership finals are heating up, and this week we’re getting the view from the other side. Dixie Crawford and Macquarie Raiders First Grade Coach Ant Egan-Smith are joined by Mudgee Dragons’ Luke Moody for a wide-ranging conversation about one of the competition’s benchmark teams and what it takes to win at this time of year. Luke takes us through his rugby league journey from Nyngan to Cobar and eventually Mudgee, before unpacking the Dragons’ outstanding 2026 season, th...
20 Aug 2026
Episode 7 | Inside the PMP Finals with Ant Egan - Week 2
Macquarie Raiders First Grade coach Ant Egan joins Dixie to break down a huge opening week of finals, including Macquarie’s 22–8 win over minor premiers Mudgee and Reserve Grade’s commanding 24–6 performance against Dubbo CYMS. But this episode goes beyond the scoreboard. Ant breaks down what coaches really mean by “winning the middle”, the importance of post-contact metres and ruck speed, managing scoreboard pressure, defensive decision-making under fatigue and why finals football rewards te...
17 Aug 2026
Episode 6. Kaitlyn Mason | Leadership, Resilience & Building a Winning Culture
In Episode 6 of the Mac Raiders Podcast, Dixie sits down with Raidettes League Tag coach Kaitlyn Mason for a conversation about footy, leadership, culture and the journey from player to coach. A proud Yuwaalaraay woman from Goodooga, Kaitlyn has spent much of her life around rugby league. After a significant knee injury changed the direction of her playing career, she turned her attention to coaching and discovered just how much she had to offer the game. Kaitlyn shares her approach to leader...
Finals footy is here. In this episode of the Macquarie Raiders Podcast, Dixie sits down with First Grade co-coach Ant Egan-Smith to reflect on the closing rounds of the 2026 season and look ahead to the Raiders’ finals campaign. Ant shares his perspective on how the squad has evolved throughout the year, why the playing group has started to find its identity, and the leadership, competitiveness and genuine connection driving the team. They revisit an emotional Round 13 honouring Perry Meredit...
10 Aug 2026
Episode 4. Matt Lane (Part 2)
Matt Lane: Part Two | Building the 2026 Raiders In Part Two of our conversation with First Grade Coach Matt Lane, we turn our attention to the Macquarie Raiders’ 2026 season and the work happening behind the results. Matt takes us inside the evolution of a team still discovering exactly what it is capable of. From a challenging opening few rounds and tough selection decisions, to gutsy road wins, major setbacks and performances that started to shift the belief within the group, we unpack the ...
3 Aug 2026
Episode 3. Matt Lane
What makes someone dedicate nearly two decades to one football club? In Part One of this conversation, Macquarie Raiders First Grade Coach Matt Lane reflects on the journey that brought him to Dubbo, the people who influenced him, and why he's remained committed to the blue and white since 2008. From premiership memories and coaching philosophy to developing young players and protecting club culture, Matt shares the values that continue to shape the Macquarie Raiders today. He also opens up a...
28 Jul 2026
Episode 2. Makayla McKeown and Taylah Donnelly
The Dubbo Macquarie Raiders league tag team reveals the secret to their resilience, community and success delivering an inspiring blueprint for any young woman aiming high. In a season full of change, the club’s league tag side reflects on their journey from juniors to seniors, the growth of the team and the lessons that came from tough losses and unexpected challenges. Host Dixie Crawford speaks with Makayla and Taylah about their history with the club, the culture that keeps them coming bac...
20 Jul 2026
Episode 1. Jarryd Meredith
In this episode, Jarryd Meredith, President of the Dubbo Macquarie Raiders, for a conversation that goes well beyond the scoreboard. Jarryd talks us through all-grade updates, the culture the club is building, its growth and aspirations, the leadership of the coaches, and the players shaping the Raiders this season in 2026. But the heart of this episode is bigger than footy Jarryd opens up about why speaking honestly about mental health and shares the story of his brother Perry, who took his ...
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