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Quiz about The NRL Footy Show and SpinOff Series

"The NRL Footy Show" and Spin-Off Series Quiz

This quiz is about the rugby league version of "The Footy Show" and its spin-off series. This quiz takes you back to where it all started.

A multiple-choice quiz by nickotopolous. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
nickotopolous

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
317,249

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who wasn't one of the four hosts of "The NRL Footy Show" in the show's first year in 1994? Hint

Paul Vautin

Paul Harragon

Peter Sterling

Steve Roach

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 2009, who was sacked from Channel 9 and "The NRL Footy Show" due to a group sexual assault of a woman? Hint

Matthew Johns

Peter Sterling

Paul Harragon

Laurie Daley

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of the unsuccessful spin-off of "The NRL Footy Show"? Hint

The Brisbane Footy Show

The New Zealand Footy Show

The Melbourne Footy Show

The Great Britain Footy Show

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 2009, who joined "The NRL Footy Show" as part of a revamped look for the show? Hint

Ryan Girdler

Jason Stevens

Ray Warren

Andrew Voss

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Question 5 of 10

5. What segment was hosted by Ryan Girdler? Hint

Our House

Your House

Their House

My House

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Question 6 of 10

6. What character is Matthew Johns famous for playing on the show? Hint

Reg Reagan

Ville Valo

Bam Bam

Stuart the fireman

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 2004, Reg Reagan, aka Matthew Johns, released a single. What was it called? Hint

Am I Ever Gonna See the Biff Again?

The Two of Me

That's Gold!

All of Me

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 2002, what was the name of the hand gesture introduced that involved placing your clenched fist upright on the palm of your hand? Hint

That's Tops

That's Pure

That's Amazing

That's Cheap

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 2005, due to decreasing ratings, which female radio star appeared on just one episode? Hint

Jessica Hardy

Nicole Foote

Rebecca Wilson

Linda Marigliano

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 2005, which host of "The NRL Footy Show" fell from a truck then injured his head and had to be rushed to hospital? Hint

Paul Vautin

Peter Sterling

Matthew Johns

Paul Harragon

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who wasn't one of the four hosts of "The NRL Footy Show" in the show's first year in 1994?

Answer: Paul Harragon

The show was created after the success of "The AFL Footy Show", to try and recreate the ratings of it and drawing in the NRL audience. The four original hosts were Paul Vautin, Peter Sterling, Steve Roach and Ray Hadley.

2. In 2009, who was sacked from Channel 9 and "The NRL Footy Show" due to a group sexual assault of a woman?

Answer: Matthew Johns

In February 2002, when he was playing for the Cronulla Sharks, Johns and other teammates were part of a group sex session of a woman that took place in a hotel in Christchurch, New Zealand. It wasn't until 2009 that the story was made public and this is when Johns lost his job with Channel 9 and "The NRL Footy Show".

3. What was the name of the unsuccessful spin-off of "The NRL Footy Show"?

Answer: The Brisbane Footy Show

During the mid 1990s, "The Brisbane Footy Show" was created to be aired in Queensland, with "The NRL Footy Show" to be aired in New South Wales. It was hosted by Chris Bombolas, Peter Jackson, Mario Fenech, Laurel Edwards and Steve Haddin. The show was short-lived only lasting a few seasons. In 1999, Channel 9 attempted a comeback of the show but it failed to do any good.

4. In 2009, who joined "The NRL Footy Show" as part of a revamped look for the show?

Answer: Andrew Voss

Following the departure of Paul Harragon and Laurie Daley in 2008, Channel 9 tried to revamp the show, getting in Andrew Voss as a new panelist and adding new segments including "So You Think You Can Play", "What's Happening Vossy?" and "Packs vs Backs".

5. What segment was hosted by Ryan Girdler?

Answer: Their House

The segment involved going around to a rugby league player's home and taking a look through their house. In each house, there was always a mystery room that would contain something out of the ordinary. For example, Andrew Johns' house contained a TAB.

6. What character is Matthew Johns famous for playing on the show?

Answer: Reg Reagan

Reg Reagan was known for his trademark mullet and t-shirt that read "Bring Back the Biff!", referring to fighting in the NRL. Matthew Johns also played a gay flight steward named Trent who was in love with former Cronulla Sharks player Jason Stevens.

7. In 2004, Reg Reagan, aka Matthew Johns, released a single. What was it called?

Answer: Am I Ever Gonna See the Biff Again?

The song is to the tune of The Angels' 1977 hit "Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again?". It debuted in the top 20 and was so successful it was nominated for an Aria. "That's Gold!" is also a single released by "The NRL Footy Show", but was sung by Paul Harragon.

8. In 2002, what was the name of the hand gesture introduced that involved placing your clenched fist upright on the palm of your hand?

Answer: That's Tops

The segment was run by Paul Harragon. People would send in funny things they would have seen and The Chief would do the hand gesture saying "That's Tops". In 2004 the segment ended and was replaced in 2005 by "That's Gold!", it was the same concept but had a different name.

9. In 2005, due to decreasing ratings, which female radio star appeared on just one episode?

Answer: Rebecca Wilson

Rebecca Wilson was added to the show in 2005 to add a female's perspective to the panel. Due to personal issues with Sterlo and Fatty, she had to move on after only one episode.

10. In 2005, which host of "The NRL Footy Show" fell from a truck then injured his head and had to be rushed to hospital?

Answer: Paul Vautin

In 2005, while performing a segment for "Daredevil Dudes", Fatty fell off the back of a truck and severely injured himself. He had to go to hospital and missed 10 weeks of the show. During this period it was hosted by Matthew Johns.

Source: Author nickotopolous

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