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325 - Cleary’s $1.7M Deal, PNG’s Halfback Hunt & Remembering Langmack | Kenty Blitz
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  • 325 - Cleary’s $1.7M Deal, PNG’s Halfback Hunt & Remembering Langmack | Kenty Blitz

    🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: Remembering Langmack, Cleary’s $1.7M Deal & Storm Shake-Up


    Paul Kent pays a heartfelt tribute to his mate Paul Langmack, sharing personal memories, stories from his playing days and a classic Tommy Raudonikis tale.

    Kenty breaks down reports of Nathan Cleary’s $1.7 million Panthers deal, Penrith’s retention priorities and where that leaves the PNG Chiefs’ pursuit of Sam Walker and Cameron Munster.


    Plus, he discusses Melbourne’s potential roster shake-up, talk of Matt King succeeding Craig Bellamy, and Hudson Young’s salary cap valuation.

    Kenty also unpacks Paul Gallen’s million-dollar boxing return, previews the World Cup semi-finals and explains why he would have picked James Tedesco ahead of Reece Walsh.


    ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS


    00:00 — Welcome & Kenty’s Darts Disaster

    00:54 — Remembering Paul Langmack

    02:48 — Langmack’s Talent & Dogs of War Days

    05:35 — Coaching Souths & A Classic Tommy Raudonikis Story

    11:00 — Nathan Cleary’s Reported $1.7 Million Panthers Deal

    13:02 — Penrith’s Retention Priorities: Yeo, Leota & Martin

    14:18 — PNG’s Halfback Hunt: Walker or Munster?

    17:37 — Storm Shake-Up, Harry Grant Talk & Brimson’s Future

    19:14 — Why NRL Contracts Don’t Guarantee Anything

    21:22 — Melbourne’s Salary Cap & Succession Planning

    23:23 — Matt King to Succeed Craig Bellamy?

    25:19 — Why Great Players Don’t Always Make Great Coaches

    27:13 — Canterbury’s Entertainers & Warren Ryan’s Legacy

    29:43 — Hudson Young’s $1 Million Notional Value Explained

    32:32 — Paul Gallen’s Million-Dollar Fight With Nelson Asofa-Solomona

    35:35 — New Zealand v Tonga Preview

    37:27 — Australia v Samoa: Concerns Through the Middle

    39:09 — Tedesco v Walsh: Kenty’s Fullback Call

    40:09 — Why Are Kick-Off Times Getting Later?

    41:57 — Wrap-Up


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    Thu, 05 Nov 2026 - 42min
  • 324 - Transfer Whispers: Burton, Walker & Cleary | Tonga–Samoa Epic Sparks Rep Round Debate | Kenty Blitz

    🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz

    Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the November 1 player market opens and the World Cup heats up.


    Kenty unpacks the talk linking Matt Burton to the Bears, Sam Walker’s next move, and Papua New Guinea’s pursuit of Nathan Cleary. Plus, he discusses Bradman Best’s potential Parramatta move and the Dolphins’ battle to keep their rising stars.


    He also questions Brisbane’s recruitment strategy, Peter O’Sullivan’s reported big-money deal, and the challenge facing Michael Maguire as he attempts to reset the Broncos’ culture.


    Then, Kenty reflects on the epic Tonga–Samoa clash, makes the case for a three-game series alongside Origin, and explains his concerns about Australia’s World Cup form.


    Plus, Josh Addo-Carr’s B-sample result and Parramatta future, Melbourne Cup chat, and a hat giveaway to finish.


    ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS


    00:00 — November 1 Player Market Opens

    00:57 — Matt Burton to the Bears?

    01:56 — Sam Walker’s Future & Bulldogs Links

    03:07 — Nathan Cleary & Papua New Guinea’s Pursuit

    06:02 — Briton Nikora Links & PNG’s Forward Recruitment

    07:16 — Bradman Best & Parramatta

    07:33 — Dolphins’ Salary Cap Squeeze & Jack Bostock

    09:12 — Why Recruitment Managers Matter

    11:44 — Broncos’ Peter O’Sullivan Deal Under Fire

    15:33 — Michael Maguire & Brisbane’s Culture Reset

    17:51 — Tonga–Samoa Epic & a Three-Game Series

    21:03 — Origin Eligibility & International Rugby League

    22:44 — Are Australia in World Cup Trouble?

    23:14 — National Pride, Anthems & Team Unity

    26:45 — Pacific Tests Alongside Origin & the NRL Schedule

    29:17 — Josh Addo-Carr’s B-Sample & Eels Future

    32:30 — Melbourne Cup Tips & Scratching Debate

    35:09 — Hat Giveaway & Wrap-Up


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    Mon, 02 Nov 2026 - 36min
  • 323 - Hudson Young’s Value, Sam Walker’s Fallout & NRL Media Control | Ask Kenty

    🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: Ask Kenty — Hudson Young’s Value, Sam Walker’s Fallout & NRL Media Control

    Paul Kent answers your questions on the biggest issues in rugby league as the November 1 player market opens.

    Kenty unpacks Hudson Young’s valuation, Canberra’s stance and Papua New Guinea’s recruitment position, explaining why notional values exist and questioning how the NRL applies them.

    Plus, he discusses Sam Walker’s contract fallout, the responsibility of player managers, Lachlan Galvin’s relationship with Isaac Moses, and his concerns about media access and independence.

    Kenty also tackles the draft debate, Herbie Farnworth’s Roosters links, Sam Verrills’ reported development deal, the value of Las Vegas, six-again tactics and the growing gap between reserve grade and the NRL.

    ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 — Welcome & Tonga v Samoa Preview

    00:50 — Hudson Young, Canberra & PNG’s Salary Cap

    02:09 — Notional Value Explained: Why the System Exists

    06:13 — Market Value, Player Perks & Salary-Cap Consistency

    07:58 — Sam Walker, Player Managers & Contract Negotiations

    10:41 — Lachlan Galvin & Isaac Moses

    11:49 — Media Access, Independence & the NRL’s “Media Cop”

    14:32 — Can the Salary Cap Work Without a Draft?

    17:48 — Herbie Farnworth & Negotiations Before November 1

    20:57 — What Gets Kenty’s Blood Pressure Up?

    22:24 — Sam Verrills’ Reported Development Deal

    23:53 — How Can Fans Push for Change?

    25:39 — Las Vegas, Grassroots Spending & Reserve-Grade Nostalgia

    28:09 — Recruitment Mistakes & Club Relationships

    28:57 — Would “Three Again” Work Better Than Six Again?

    30:16 — International Rugby League’s Development Challenge

    31:44 — Why the Gap Between Reserve Grade & NRL Has Grown

    33:59 — Round One Match-Ups & a Bears–Manly Rivalry

    36:21 — Final Wrap-Up: Let the November 1 Frenzy Begin

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    Sat, 31 Oct 2026 - 36min
  • 322 - Walker’s Roosters Fallout! Roosters Media Campaign & Where Does Walker Land? | Kenty Blitz

    🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: Walker’s Roosters Fallout, Ponga’s Return & World Cup Concerns


    Paul Kent breaks down the Sam Walker contract saga, questioning the Roosters’ handling of their premiership halfback and the media storm surrounding his future.

    Kenty examines Walker’s market value, the debate around player loyalty, and whether the relationship can be repaired. Plus, he weighs up potential landing spots, including the Cowboys, Bulldogs and Rabbitohs.


    He also unpacks the World Cup’s lopsided scorelines, Kalyn Ponga’s potential return for New Zealand, and why Australia’s struggles through the middle could threaten their title hopes.


    Plus, Peter V’landys’ overseas trip and NRL Land, a preview of the Tonga–Samoa showdown, and the player movement frenzy looming on November 1.


    ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS


    00:00 — Welcome & Kenty’s Darts Revival

    01:09 — Sam Walker’s Contract Saga & Roosters Fallout

    07:02 — Player Welfare, the RLPA & Media Leaks

    08:33 — Is Walker Worth the Money?

    13:04 — Roosters Recruitment & Premiership Planning

    19:04 — Player Loyalty & the Roosters’ Double Standards

    26:30 — Where Could Walker Land? Cowboys, Bulldogs & Souths

    34:13 — World Cup Blowouts & the Gap Between Nations

    36:16 — Kalyn Ponga’s Return & Australia’s World Cup Concerns

    40:50 — Isaah Yeo at Prop: Kenty Questions the Selection

    41:56 — Peter V’landys’ Overseas Trip & NRL Land

    44:47 — England v Papua New Guinea Preview

    46:06 — New Zealand v Fiji Preview

    46:44 — Dearden, Walsh & Australia’s Spine

    48:43 — France v Lebanon Preview

    49:47 — Tonga v Samoa: The Weekend’s Big Clash

    50:36 — November 1 & the Player Movement Frenzy

    52:18 — Wrap-Up


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    Thu, 29 Oct 2026 - 53min
  • 321 - Walker’s Roosters Bombshell + Hudson Young’s Contract Chaos | Kenty Blitz

    🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: Walker’s Roosters Bombshell, Hudson Young’s Contract Chaos & PNG’s Tax-Free Advantage

    Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the NRL player market heats up ahead of November 1.


    Kenty unpacks reports that the Roosters have withdrawn their offer to Sam Walker, the alleged extra $100,000 request, and why Nick Politis appears ready to walk away.

    Plus, he explores where Walker could land next, including Papua New Guinea, the Bulldogs and a left-field Melbourne move, alongside the possibility of a Tom Dearden swap.


    Kenty also examines Hudson Young’s stalled Raiders negotiations, the debate over salary-cap ratchet clauses, and why the NRL’s player valuations and PNG’s tax-free advantage could create a recruitment nightmare. He also weighs in on trade windows, media leaks and the agendas driving rugby league’s contract headlines.


    ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 — Sam Walker’s Roosters Contract Bombshell

    03:02 — The Alleged Extra $100,000 That Broke the Deal

    06:26 — November 1, Player Loyalty & Walker’s Market Value

    12:05 — The Roosters’ Version v Walker’s Side of the Story

    15:05 — Salary-Cap Discipline & the Latrell Mitchell Precedent

    19:12 — Where Could Sam Walker Land Next?

    21:08 — Tom Dearden Swap & Nathan Cleary Speculation

    22:44 — Could the Bulldogs or Storm Make a Play?

    27:17 — PNG’s Tax-Free Appeal & Walker’s Immediate Future

    29:41 — Hudson Young’s Raiders Contract Breakdown

    33:27 — Ratchet Clauses & the Salary-Cap Gamble

    34:14 — The NRL’s $1.1 Million Valuation Dilemma

    37:22 — PNG, the Bears & Rules on the Run

    39:43 — Would an NRL Trade Window Solve Anything?

    42:29 — Media Leaks, Clickbait & Contract Agendas

    45:59 — World Cup & Wrap-Up


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    Tue, 27 Oct 2026 - 46min
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