The Chargedown 2026 | Episode 5: Scrum-half Shenanigans with Sam Watson

Fri, May 15, 2026, 9:11 AM
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The Chargedown 2026 | Episode 5: Scrum-half Shenanigans with Sam Watson

Mat Vowles and Jack Wunsch are in back in the boardroom for Episode 5, and this week they are unpack a big week of footy in Round 5.

Joining the boys is Wests' own Sam "Samu" Watson. They break down exactly how Wests got the job done, the feeling in the sheds, and what this momentum shift means for the club moving forward.

Mat and Jack dig into Sam's journey, explore his upbringing in Queensland, his big move down to Canberra to join the Brumbies Academy and Wests Rugby Club, and exactly how the 20-year-old is finding life in the capital.

In this episode:

  • Wests on the Board: Breaking down the Lions' breakthrough first win of the 2026 season.
  • The Samu Watson Deep-dive: Sam joins the studio to talk about the victory, leaving Queensland for the Brumbies Academy, and navigating life in Canberra as a 20-year-old.
  • Round Up: The lads look back on Round 5 of competitions and how the clubs are all looking, over a third of the way through the 2026 season.

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