Kenty - Paul Kent NRL Podcast

Paul Kent answers your biggest rugby league questions on Grand Final day.

Kenty breaks down Newcastle’s remarkable connection with its former players, why the Knights have such passionate support, and whether they can complete a fairytale run to the premiership.

He also discusses Nathan Cleary’s mental toughness after playing through injury, Phoenix Crossland’s Grand Final suspension, the hip-drop tackle debate, player development, Super League’s challenges and how the modern game compares with rugby league in the ’90s.

Plus, Kenty answers your questions on premiership rings, player recruitment, NRLW scheduling, short dropouts, expansion, the Knights’ attacking style and more.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Why Newcastle’s Old Boys Love the Club

03:00 — Who Deserves a Premiership Ring?

06:00 — Nathan Cleary’s Mental Toughness Through Injury

09:00 — Rugby League’s Toughest Players and Playing Through Pain

12:00 — Can Talent Really Be Identified and Developed?

15:00 — Player Value, Contracts and the Transfer Market

18:00 — Hip-Drop Tackles: Why the Debate Won’t Go Away

21:00 — Phoenix Crossland’s Ban and Grand Final Suspensions

24:00 — The Future of Super League

27:00 — Chris Heighington’s Remarkable Trial Story

30:00 — Injuries, Penrith and the Blaze Talagi Question

33:00 — NRLW Scheduling and Newcastle’s Grand Final Chance

36:00 — Why Rugby League Looked Better in the ’90s

39:00 — Newcastle’s Attacking Blueprint

42:00 — Short Dropouts, Expansion and Fan Questions

45:00 — Grand Final Predictions and Wrap-Up

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The big guns are together for a full NRL year-in-review. Paul Kent, James Hooper and Steve “Chimes” Gillis look back on the biggest stories, controversies, players and moments from the season then turn their attention to what’s ahead.

From the media debate, rule changes and the commission, to recruitment, expansion, Origin, the game’s best players and plenty of banter, this is the full-length Fanatics TV rugby league wrap.

Timecodes:

0:00 - Welcome and the year’s biggest talking points

1:00 - NRL media scrutiny and the “media cop” debate

5:00 - Broadcast rights, criticism and the media landscape

10:00 - Back in the game, FanAxe TV and Vegas

15:00 - The year’s controversies and league entertainment

20:00 - The NRL’s big-event approach and public reaction

25:00 - Peter V’landys, the commission and power in the game

30:00 - Six-again, fatigue and rule-change debate

35:00 - Breakout players, Origin and season standouts

40:00 - Judiciary calls, suspensions and dangerous tackles

45:00 - Club spending, development and roster-building

50:00 - Penrith’s recruitment and retention model

55:00 - Tigers, coaching pressure and player movement

1:00:00 - Payne Haas, South Sydney and Wayne Bennett

1:05:00 - Expansion: Queensland, New Zealand, Perth and Adelaide

1:10:00 - The game’s best players and premiership windows

1:15:00 - Super League, rugby union and international opportunities

1:20:00 - Leaks, media narratives and PNG’s entry

1:25:00 - State of Origin: Billy Slater, Laurie Daley and the future

1:30:00 - Off-field stories, recovery and closing banter

1:35:11 - End

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The grand final is here, but can Newcastle complete one of the greatest fairytales in rugby league history?

Paul Kent and Paul Crawley break down the Knights’ remarkable run from wooden spoon to the decider, the challenge of taking down the star-studded Roosters, and why Kalyn Ponga could hold the key.

The team also unpack Justin Holbrook’s coaching influence, the pressure on Trent Robinson’s Roosters, what makes the perfect NRL coach, the Gold Coast Titans’ identity crisis, and the great teams that fell short of winning a premiership.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Can Newcastle pull off the grand final upset?

0:37 — Wooden spoon to grand final: the history behind Newcastle’s run

3:49 — The 1997 Knights and Newcastle’s fairytale spirit

9:54 — Parramatta 2001 and lessons from past grand finals

14:14 — Newcastle vs Roosters: can the Knights match the superstars?

16:12 — Kalyn Ponga, the Roosters’ edges and Newcastle’s game plan

17:30 — Justin Holbrook’s impact on the Knights

22:55 — Why Holbrook’s coaching style is working

29:20 — Newcastle’s community connection and grand final fever

31:04 — What does the perfect NRL coach look like?

32:07 — The Titans’ identity crisis

39:12 — Holbrook’s belief, rebuilding confidence and coaching culture

40:03 — Why the next great coach may not be a young coach

42:03 — Holbrook, Trent Robinson and the Roosters connection

43:18 — How the Roosters rediscovered their grit

50:42 — Which great teams should have won a premiership?

53:25 — Famous grand final upsets and near-misses

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🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz

Paul Kent and the team deliver their final grand final preview as the Newcastle Knights prepare to take on the Sydney Roosters.

Kenty unpacks Newcastle’s incredible run, the Dally M Awards debate and why Justin Holbrook may feel hard done by after missing out on Coach of the Year. He also discusses Nathan Cleary’s dominant season, the debate around Immortal status, and why rugby league needs to protect the value of its greatest honours.

Plus, the latest on Latrell Mitchell’s future at South Sydney, grand final team selection and concussion calls, Cody Ramsey’s remarkable comeback, the key Roosters v Knights match-ups, and the final predictions.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Final grand final preview: Roosters v Knights

02:07 — Dally M Awards: has the night lost its prestige?

05:30 — Justin Holbrook, Andrew Webster and Coach of the Year

09:47 — Nathan Cleary’s clean sweep and the Immortal debate

18:53 — Latrell Mitchell’s South Sydney future

22:26 — Newcastle injuries, team selection and player welfare

25:55 — Roosters v Knights combined team: key match-ups

29:00 — Cody Ramsey’s incredible road back to football

30:51 — How the Knights can win the grand final

32:00 — Why the Roosters are favourites

32:44 — Final predictions and wrap-up

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🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: “It’s All Done” Herbie Roosters Whispers Grow | Kenty Blitz

Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the NRL Grand Final draws closer.

Kenty reflects on Newcastle’s extraordinary finals run and the Knights’ grand final fever, before making his calls on the Dally M awards — including why Nathan Cleary remains the man to beat.

Plus, he unpacks Phoenix Crossland’s heartbreaking four-week suspension, Nathan Cleary’s classy response, and whether Newcastle’s judiciary case could have been argued differently.

Kenty also discusses the grand final pre-game entertainment debate, Connor Watson’s bid to be cleared under concussion protocols, Daly Cherry-Evans’ confidence, the coaching chess match between the Roosters and Knights, Herbie Farnworth’s likely move, and Parramatta’s decision to extend Jason Ryles.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Newcastle’s Grand Final Fever

00:45 — Dally M predictions: Nathan Cleary’s case

02:40 — Coach and Captain of the Year debate

05:10 — Dally M history, betting controversy and old media rivalries

10:55 — Phoenix Crossland’s four-week Grand Final ban

13:10 — The Grand Final pre-game entertainment debate

16:09 — Connor Watson’s concussion clearance bid

19:22 — Daly Cherry-Evans embraces the Grand Final moment

21:15 — Rested players, finals scheduling and Grand Final preparation

24:00 — Roosters v Knights: the coaching chess match

24:52 — Herbie Farnworth to the Roosters?

25:45 — Parramatta’s Jason Ryles extension

27:09 — Wrap-up

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Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the NRL Grand Final draws closer.

Kenty reflects on Newcastle’s incredible finals surge, Adam Gee’s appointment as Grand Final referee, and the pressure that comes with officiating the biggest game of the season.

Plus, he discusses Nathan Cleary’s remarkable season, his classy message of support for Phoenix Crossland, and why the Knights forward’s suspension is a heartbreaking Grand Final blow.

Kenty also unpacks the NRL’s mystery pre-game spectacle, the changing leadership of the game, the debate around Herbie Farnworth’s hip-drop tackle, and Billy Slater’s warning about the unintended consequences of rule changes.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Newcastle’s Grand Final Fever

03:02 — Adam Gee Appointed Grand Final Referee

05:23 — Nathan Cleary’s Players’ Champion Award & Classy Crossland Message

10:44 — NRL’s Mystery Grand Final Pre-Game Spectacle

14:56 — Phoenix Crossland’s Grand Final Ban

17:42 — The NRL’s Leaders: Quayle, Gallop, Greenberg & V’landys

25:04 — Herbie Farnworth’s Hip-Drop Tackle v Crossland’s Suspension

28:22 — Did Nathan Cleary’s Leg Break Before the Tackle?

30:37 — Billy Slater on Rule Changes and Tackling Technique

34:12 — Wrap-Up

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Paul Kent breaks down a huge weekend of NRL finals footy as Newcastle’s remarkable run sends them into the Grand Final.

Kenty explains why the Knights’ connection to Newcastle and Justin Holbrook’s influence could make them dangerous against the Roosters. Plus, the fallout from Nathan Cleary’s sickening injury, Phoenix Crossland’s hip-drop tackle, the Panthers’ collapse, and why the Bunker needs a major rethink.

Also: the Grand Final entertainment debate, whether Newcastle can handle the hype, why the Roosters are peaking at the perfect time, and what’s next for the Dolphins.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Knights’ Grand Final Fairytale & Holbrook’s Newcastle Connection

07:21 — Cleary’s Horror Injury & The Hip-Drop Crackdown

19:27 — Panthers Left Rudderless Without Cleary

24:00 — Knights’ Hooker Dilemma & Can They Beat The Roosters?

28:15 — Why Newcastle Will Own Grand Final Week

29:17 — NRL Grand Final Entertainment & Ratings Debate

32:57 — Can The Knights Handle Grand Final Week Hype?

36:18 — Bunker Blow-Up: The Calls That Went Wrong

40:12 — Roosters Peaking At The Perfect Time & Dolphins’ Future

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Kenty answers listener questions on referee pay, AI in the bunker, commentary standards, Fox vs free-to-air coverage, coaching and recruitment, stadiums, player negotiations, NRL finances, and fresh approaches to coaching

Timecodes:

0:00 – Introduction

0:16 – How much NRL referees and touch judges earn

1:02 – Could an AI bunker work?

1:12 – Should commentators know the rules better?

2:23 – Fox/Kayo vs free-to-air commentary and presentation

3:00 – Broadcast expectations and promoting the game

6:00 – Sam Burgess, Warrington and a possible South Sydney future

9:00 – The pressures and demands of coaching

12:00 – Coaches, recruitment and decision-making at clubs

15:00 – Sydney stadium location and transport discussion

18:00 – Why contested possession has disappeared from the game

21:00 – Rule changes, review decisions and coaching influence

24:00 – NRL finances, assets and the game’s changing position

27:00 – How player contract negotiations work

30:00 – Selection, defence and past representative players

33:00 – Fred Michelak and developing playmakers

36:00 – Learning from ice hockey and innovation in coaching

39:00 – The Walker Brothers, Penrith, Newcastle and new coaching ideas

41:30 – Wrap-up

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Paul Kent and Paul Crawley debate the NRL’s grand-final entertainment shake-up after Tones and I pulls out, the race for the NRL’s 20th team, and which clubs have genuine premiership windows. They also unpack the futures of Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker at South Sydney, discuss the Warriors’ finals exit, and make their preliminary-final predictions.

TIMECODES

00:00 Tones and I pulls out — should the NRL scrap grand-final entertainment?

11:35 Where should the NRL’s 20th team go? Christchurch, Ipswich and PNG

13:55 Premiership windows — Roosters, Panthers, Sharks, Rabbitohs and Knights

29:20 Which clubs can improve next season?

30:00 Cowboys, Drinkwater and roster balance

32:35 Parramatta’s future with Moses and Luai

34:10 Are the Titans finally building something?

36:45 Latrell Mitchell, Cody Walker and Wayne Bennett’s South Sydney plan

53:35 Warriors finals fallout and what went wrong

58:20 Refereeing controversy in Warriors v Knights

60:20 Dolphins v Roosters preliminary-final prediction

61:35 Penrith v Newcastle preliminary-final prediction

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🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz

Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the preliminary finals arrive.

Kenty reacts to reports linking Latrell Mitchell with a mega-money move to the Perth Bears, explaining why a fresh start could suit Latrell and what South Sydney need to consider with their roster.

Plus, a deep dive into the Dolphins’ finals mindset, the Roosters’ edge-defence concerns, why the Bunker should not become the scapegoat for every refereeing decision, and the key selection and fitness calls ahead of Panthers v Knights.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Latrell Mitchell linked to Perth Bears

04:00 — Would a Perth move suit Latrell?

08:00 — South Sydney’s roster and salary-cap decisions

12:00 — Dolphins’ composure and finals mentality

16:00 — Roosters v Dolphins: the edge-defence concern

20:00 — Referees, the Bunker and fan overreaction

24:00 — Roosters selection questions and Sandon Smith’s role

28:00 — Panthers v Knights: can Newcastle cause the upset?

31:30 — Final thoughts and wrap-up

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🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz

Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as preliminary-final week kicks into gear.

Kenty gives his unfiltered take on the Tones and I grand final entertainment saga, why the NRL may be better off without a halftime act, and how the game can make the day about rugby league again.

Plus, he weighs in on Ashley Klein’s refereeing fallout, the remarkable injury recoveries of Nathan Cleary, Sam Walker and Dylan Lucas, and why the Knights and Dolphins are embracing the finals experience.

Kenty also looks at Daly Cherry-Evans facing the Dolphins, the Roosters-Dolphins match-ups, the Dolphins’ recruitment calls, Adam Pompey’s move to Melbourne, and the latest changes at the Bulldogs.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Tones and I, NRL Grand Final Entertainment & the Halftime Debate

11:30 — Ashley Klein’s Refereeing Fallout

15:16 — Finals Fitness: Cleary, Sam Walker, Dylan Lucas & Isaah Yeo

17:38 — Why the Knights and Dolphins Are Embracing Finals Footy

21:59 — The Secret to Handling Grand Final Week

23:00 — Daly Cherry-Evans v the Dolphins

24:40 — Roosters v Dolphins: The Key Match-Ups

26:00 — The Dolphins’ Nikorima Recruitment Call

27:10 — Adam Pompey’s Move to Melbourne Storm

28:13 — Jesse McLean Joins the Bulldogs

28:50 — Jason Taylor’s Bulldogs Exit

29:32 — Wrap-Up

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🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: Latrell To Market, Bunker Backlash & Finals Fitness

Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the preliminary finals approach.

Kenty gives his honest verdict on Latrell Mitchell going to market, what it means for South Sydney and Cody Walker, and why Wayne Bennett will be central to the Rabbitohs’ next move.

Plus, a call for support for Tigers great, Ashley Klein’s refereeing fallout, why the Bunker shouldn’t get more power, and which teams are peaking at the right time.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Latrell Mitchell To Market

08:42 — Souths’ Cody Walker Call

19:05 — A Call To Help Tigers Great: Mick Neil

21:56 — Ashley Klein’s Refereeing Fallout

24:19 — Why the Bunker Needs Less Power

29:27 — Finals Fitness: Roosters, Dolphins, Panthers & Knights

33:41 — Paul Gallen v Nelson Asofa-Solomona

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🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz

Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:17 — Knights Beat Warriors

02:33 — Six and Out

16:47 — Warriors at War

18:21 — Gamesmanship

10:16 — Coach of the Year

21:38 — Knight Life

24:08 — Roosters Beat Sharks

32:28 — DCE WTF

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Kenty answers your biggest NRL questions — from post-game press conference audio and the race for the 20th club to falling crowds, Peter V'landys' expanded power and the bunker.

Plus, Paul Kent weighs in on reviewing the play-the-ball after every try, whether tackle stats are inflated, who's paying for the PNG franchise, why jerseys have no names on the back, how Wayne Bennett rebuilt the Dolphins and how the finals should work.

And Kenty tells the story of the day he challenged Anthony Mundine at a press conference.

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TIMECODES

0:00 — Ask Kenty Intro

0:14 — Why Doesn't the NRL Fix the Audio at Post-Game Press Conferences?

3:07 — Should NZ Rugby's Financial Trouble Affect the NRL's 20th Club Decision?

4:27 — The 20th Club: Toowoomba's Bid vs Mudgee and Tamworth

6:51 — What Happens to NRL Talent if Rugby Union Keeps Its Juniors?

8:08 — Are Low Crowds a Sign the TV Product Beats the Live Experience?

11:36 — Do Players Start Push and Shoves to Draw the Bunker's Attention?

12:36 — Why Do Roosters and Sharks Fans Get Cheaper Finals Tickets?

13:18 — Who Holds the NRL's Leadership Accountable Under Peter V'landys?

13:58 — Why Did Peter V'landys Change His Mind on an Executive Chair?

15:58 — Is the NRL Morphing Into the NFL?

16:42 — Should the Bunker Review the Last Play-the-Ball After Every Try?

19:01 — Should the Most Overrated Player Poll Come Back?

20:28 — Are NRL Tackle Stats Inflated?

22:31 — Who Pays for the PNG Franchise and Do Executives Get KPI Bonuses?

24:09 — Why Don't NRL Jerseys Have Player Names on the Back?

25:12 — Odd and Even Numbers for Left and Right Edges: Good Idea or Bad?

26:37 — When Kenty Challenged Anthony Mundine at a Press Conference

29:12 — Were Kenty and Woz Part of the Paper Plane Fun?

29:45 — Why Does the NRL Chase Profit From Finals Tickets?

30:47 — Was the Dolphins' Recruitment Strategy Smarter Than It Looked?

33:43 — Should Pro Athletes Be Exempt From Tax?

34:14 — Should the NRL Scrap the Double Movement Rule?

34:54 — Should the Grand Final Kick Off Earlier for New Zealand Viewers?

35:34 — Starting the NRL From Scratch: What Would Kenty Change?

36:07 — Is Rewarding the Top Four in the Finals Overkill?

37:06 — Which Centre Could Be the Next Isaah Yeo?

38:15 — Should the Attacking Team Get a 14th Player for 10 Minutes?

38:41 — Should the NRL Try a Multi-Ball Captain's Option?

39:10 — Outro

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🏉 Welcome to Kenty Prime Time

Paul Kent, Warren Livingstone and Paul Crawley farewell Leichhardt Oval with stories of Wayne Pearce, Mitchell Pearce and the characters who shaped the game.

The panel then puts the West Tigers under the microscope, debating Jarome Luai’s exit, Benji Marshall’s coaching support and the club’s long-running dysfunction.

Plus, they preview a huge finals weekend, breaking down Warriors v Knights and Roosters v Sharks — including the pressure on Nicho Hynes, Daly Cherry-Evans and both coaching staffs.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Farewell to Leichhardt Oval

7:35 — Mitchell Pearce, Origin Pressure & a Roosters Career

14:14 — West Tigers: Jerome Luai’s Awards Night Absence

20:50 — Loyalty, Contracts & the Tigers’ Leadership Problems

24:01 — End-of-Season Presentation Night Stories

31:20 — Benji Marshall’s Assistant Coach Debate

40:19 — Warriors v Knights Finals Preview

46:00 — Can Newcastle’s Coaching Edge Upset the Warriors?

56:00 — Parramatta Pressure & Jason Ryles’ Recruitment Calls

57:36 — Warriors Finals Pressure and the Halves Challenge

56:38 — Roosters v Sharks: Finals Form and Big-Game Pressure

59:24 — Roosters’ Response After Defeat

64:40 — Sharks, Nicho Hynes & Braydon Trindall’s Injury

67:05 — Why the Week Off Matters in the Finals

72:04 — Wrap-Up

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🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as finals footy heats up.

Kenty gives his verdict on the NRL’s warning to the Warriors over kick-chase escorts, the confusion around Nathan Cleary’s judiciary outcome, and why the game needs simpler officiating.

Plus, Kenty previews Roosters v Sharks and Warriors v Knights, with plenty riding on Daly Cherry-Evans and an upset on the cards in Auckland.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Warriors’ Escort Warning

08:25 — Cleary Charge Confusion

14:39 — NRL’s Super League Play

18:39 — Roosters v Sharks Preview

21:00 — DCE’s Defining Finals Test

24:28 — Warriors v Knights Preview

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🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz

Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in the NRL This week

TIMECODES

0:00 — Welcome to Kenty Blitz

0:29 — Should Parramatta give Josh Addo-Carr another chance?

5:12 — Jerome Luai’s Wests Tigers awards night no-show

7:23 — Peter V’landys set to become NRL Executive Chairman

8:34 — Why the NRL Commission was created

14:38 — Grassroots funding, junior pathways and expansion concerns

18:20 — Does the NRL need stronger checks and balances?

22:46 — Why clubs allowed the power shift

24:38 — V’landys’ micro-management and the precedent it sets

26:46 — The Commission’s original purpose

28:26 — Business leaders versus rugby league people

31:10 — Final thoughts on the NRL’s leadership future

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🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz

Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league, from the teams circling each other ahead of the biggest games to the Tigers’ latest talking point.

Kenty also dives into the Dolphins, Nathan’s Foot, and the pressure building across the NRL.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Intro

06:11 — Sparring Partners: Ronaldo vs Mark

13:54 — Foot Long: Nathan’s Foot

26:03 — Killer Dolphins

28:51 — Tigers, Ho Hum

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🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz

Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the NRL finals get underway.

From the Warriors’ worrying form and Cronulla’s finals failures to South Sydney’s huge clash with Newcastle, Kenty gives his honest verdict on every key storyline from week one of the finals.

Plus, why Trent Robinson will be hurting after the Roosters’ loss, the Cowboys’ missed opportunity, and what the Bunker got right.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Intro

03:04 — That’s Entertainment: Cleary Cleared

06:31 — Robbo Crushed

07:56 — Missed Chances

11:35 — Warriors Worry

21:11 — Sharks Failure

29:24 — Cowboy Sad Songs

30:57 — Rabbit Hole

34:49 — Bunkering Down

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Kenty answers your biggest NRL questions — from bunker frustrations, forward passes and wildcard plans to Parramatta’s recruitment problems, expansion, salary-cap loopholes and the PNG Chiefs.

Plus, Paul Kent weighs in on Hudson Young’s market value, whether player housing should count in the cap, what league and union can learn from each other, and why the NRL needs to get serious about its long-term fixture strategy.

And Kenty shares some classic old-school rugby league stories, including a memorable player signing and his favourite tale from the game.

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TIMECODES

0:00 — Ask Kenty Intro

0:18 — Bunker Decisions and Referee Accountability

2:50 — Should the NRL Have a Challenge Cup-Style Knockout Competition?

4:22 — Expansion: Why the Sunshine Coast Should Be Next

6:41 — Hudson Young’s Market Value and PNG Chiefs Recruitment

13:24 — NBA Salary-Cap Punishments and the NRL

17:52 — Should Player Housing Count in the Salary Cap?

21:27 — What Rugby League and Rugby Union Can Learn From Each Other

22:54 — Why Parramatta’s Recruitment Keeps Going Wrong

26:32 — Why Is the NRL Investing in Property?

32:27 — Bunker Scrutiny, Fines and Double Standards

33:43 — Why an NRL Wildcard Competition Is a Bad Idea

35:58 — Should Every Team Play Each Other Once?

37:14 — PNG Chiefs, Expansion and Competition Balance

38:12 — Kenty’s Wildest Old-School Coach Stories

39:18 — The Willie/Wanty Signing Story

41:33 — Kenty’s Favourite Rugby League Story

42:50 — Outro

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🏉 Welcome to Kenty Prime Time

Paul Kent, Warren Livingstone and Paul Crawley review the NRL season ahead of finals, breaking down the teams that exceeded expectations, those that fell short, and what needs to change in 2027.

The panel preview a wide-open first week of finals before putting South Sydney, Newcastle, Canberra, Manly, Cronulla, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Parramatta and St George Illawarra under the microscope.

Plus, they discuss Wayne Bennett’s finals influence, Justin Holbrook’s impact at Newcastle, Manly’s roster reset, Nicho Hynes’ role at the Sharks, Melbourne’s injury-hit season, and whether the Eels have recruited the right players around Mitchell Moses.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Finals Week One Preview

13:10 — NRL Season Review Begins

13:55 — South Sydney: Can Wayne Bennett Spark a Finals Run?

25:06 — Newcastle Knights: Justin Holbrook’s Coaching Impact

36:02 — Canberra Raiders: Building for the Future

39:07 — Manly Sea Eagles: Kieran Foran’s Roster Reset

43:52 — Cronulla Sharks: Is Nicho Hynes the Answer?

47:13 — Melbourne Storm: How Injuries Derailed Their Season

50:12 — Gold Coast Titans: Green Shoots but Major Issues Remain

52:48 — Parramatta Eels: Recruitment Questions for Jason Ryles

61:16 — St George Illawarra Dragons: Dean Young’s Promising Rebuild

64:20 — Wrap-Up

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🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz

Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the NRL finals get underway.

Kenty reacts to Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow’s reported $1.4 million Dolphins deal, explains why he fears some of rugby league’s changes are eroding the game’s fabric, and shares the All Blacks lesson every team should take into September.

Plus, Kenty previews every week one finals clash — South Sydney v Newcastle, Warriors v Dolphins, Sharks v Cowboys and Penrith v Roosters — and reveals why he believes the Panthers are primed for another title tilt.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Intro

04:29 - The Hammer’s $1.4m Dolphins Deal

05:45 - Is Rugby League Losing Its Way?

07:30 - The All Blacks Lesson for NRL Teams

10:32 - Kenty Reflects on Face to Face

13:20 - South Sydney v Newcastle Preview

17:19 - Warriors v Dolphins Preview

19:00 - Sharks v Cowboys Preview

21:46 - Panthers v Roosters Preview

25:28 - Wrap-Up

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Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the NRL finals are locked in.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Intro

00:59 - Welcome Back Cotter

06:20 - Sharks Fans Unhappy

10:14 - Players Flex Muscle

14:19 - Bye Bye Tiger

22:11 - Return Serve

28:00 - World Domination

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Paul Kent breaks down Isaah Yeo’s extraordinary return from a ruptured pec, Keaon Koloamatangi’s response to Spencer Leniu, Reece Walsh’s phone-number leak, and the form lines shaping the NRL finals.

Kenty also unpacks the 50-point curse, Bunker controversies, Nicho Hynes’ importance to Cronulla, and the growing fight over Hudson Young’s notional value.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Intro

00:18 — PEC-TACULAR: Isaah Yeo’s ruptured pec

04:05 — WINNER BY T-KALOA: Keaon Koloamatangi on Spencer Leniu

05:55 — PHONE HOME: Reece Walsh’s number leaked

08:42 — 50-POINT CURSE

10:20 — YOUNG AND RESTLESS: Hudson Young’s contract fight

20:03 — Notional values, Cameron Munster & salary-cap confusion

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Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the NRL finals are locked in.

Kenty unpacks Reuben Cotter’s fight against a high-tackle charge, Penrith’s minor premiership success and the six-again chaos that continues to frustrate fans and players alike.

He also weighs in on Coby Black’s remarkable Raiders debut, Spencer Leniu’s fiery clash with Keaon Koloamatangi, and Damien Cook’s farewell.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Intro

00:45 - NRL Finals Locked In

01:54 - Six-Again Mayhem

06:06 - Reuben Cotter Fights High Tackle Charge

08:55 - Panthers Crowned Minor Premiers

26:04 - Koby Black’s Stunning Debut

27:03 - Spencer Leniu vs Keaon Koloamatangi

31:05 - Damien Cook’s Farewell

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Kenty answers your biggest NRL questions — from Parramatta’s recruitment problems and the NRL’s Vegas strategy, to forward passes, wildcards, PNG safety concerns and why the Roosters are still in the premiership race.

Plus: could anyone win four straight premierships, would Nathan Cleary change codes, and where did Kenty’s love of rugby league begin?

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0:00 — Ask Kenty intro

0:42 — Why Parramatta recruitment keeps going wrong

2:41 — Vegas, US betting and why the NRL still goes

6:08 — Why forward passes from dummy-half are missed

7:58 — Which club could win four premierships in a row?

11:52 — Why an NRL wildcard competition is a bad idea

14:40 — Should Michael Maguire coach NSW, the Kiwis or Broncos?

15:03 — Rugby league’s most passionate player: Tommy Raudonikis

17:03 — Could Nathan Cleary switch to AFL or rugby union?

17:57 — Salary-cap floor and Hudson Young’s value

19:51 — Adam Reynolds’ memoir title

20:09 — Robbie Farah vs Jason Taylor

22:55 — Panthers resting players and betting odds

23:28 — Tigers / Hull FC

23:49 — Is Craig Fitzgibbon under pressure at the Sharks?

25:16 — Why the Roosters are still a premiership threat

26:45 — Should Sifa Talakai’s suspension carry into next season?

27:40 — Will the NRL introduce a wildcard game?

28:29 — PNG safety concerns for travelling fans

30:20 — When is Kenty’s next book?

30:31 — Would Kenty join the NRL rules committee?

32:00 — Where Kenty’s love of footy began

35:12 — Outro

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Paul Kent, Warren Livingstone and Paul Crawley review the NRL season ahead of finals, breaking down the teams that have lived up to expectations — and those that have fallen away.

The panel explains why Penrith remain the team to beat, assesses the Warriors and Roosters as genuine contenders, and unpacks the Tigers’ latest off-field dramas. Plus, the Bulldogs’ identity problem, Todd Payten’s Cowboys turnaround, whether the Dolphins can go all the way, and what has gone wrong at the Broncos under Michael Maguire.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Season Review: Who Got It Right and Wrong?

14:34 — Penrith: Still the Team to Beat

20:27 — Warriors: Genuine Premiership Contenders?

26:24 — Roosters: Can Experience Deliver Another Title?

33:33 — Tigers’ Season Unravels

41:56 — Bulldogs: Where Has Their Identity Gone?

46:27 — Cowboys’ Turnaround Under Todd Payten

49:55 — Dolphins: Contenders or Pretenders?

54:17 — Broncos’ Crisis: What Has Gone Wrong Under Madge?

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Paul Kent breaks down Hudson Young’s future after PNG’s pursuit fell over, and why the NRL’s “national value” ruling could reshape player recruitment.

Kenty also weighs in on Darius Boyd’s Queensland coaching appointment, the uncertainty around North Queensland’s coaching situation, and the NRL’s proposed 10-team finals system.

Plus, a full final-round preview: Bulldogs vs Broncos, Rabbitohs vs Roosters, Warriors vs Manly, Cowboys, Sharks, Panthers and more.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Hudson Young, PNG & the NRL Salary-Cap Ruling

10:30 - Darius Boyd Appointed Queensland Origin Coach

12:30 - North Queensland’s Coaching Uncertainty

16:00 - NRL’s Proposed 10-Team Finals System

19:00 - Final Round Preview Begins

20:00 - Bulldogs vs Broncos

22:00 - Rabbitohs vs Roosters

23:00 - Warriors vs Manly

25:00 - Cowboys’ Finals Preparation

27:00 - Sharks, Roosters & Resting Players

29:00 - Panthers vs Tigers

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Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league — from Parramatta’s halfback puzzle to more dysfunction at the Broncos.

Kenty unpacks Ronald Volkman’s future at the Eels and what it means for the club’s plans around Mitchell Moses and JArome Luai. He also takes aim at Brisbane’s response to the ground-announcer controversy, weighs in on South Sydney’s Allianz Stadium future, and explains why the NRL’s restart-rule trial needs to go further.

Plus, Andrew Webster vs Ivan Cleary for Coach of the Year, Max King’s likely PNG move, the double standard around Luai’s trip to Port Moresby, and the bunker blunders hurting Addin Fonua-Blake and Thomas Jenkins.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:30 - Ronald Volkman’s Eels Future & Parramatta’s Halfback Puzzle

6:35 - Broncos’ Ground Announcer Drama: “A Shit Go”

8:50 - Roosters Rest Players for Souths Showdown

11:35 - South Sydney’s Allianz Stadium Future

13:30 - NRL Restart Rule Trial: Make It Compulsory

17:08 - Coach of the Year: Andrew Webster or Ivan Cleary?

20:14 - Max King to PNG?

21:45 - Jarome Luai vs Nathan Cleary: A Double Standard?

25:02 - Bunker Blunders: Fonua-Blake & Thomas Jenkins Denied

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The finals are nearly here and Team List Tuesday has delivered mass changes across the NRL.

Kenty breaks down why Penrith, the Roosters, Warriors and Sharks are resting key players, whether the NRL needs a pre-finals bye, and the impact it could have on the finals race.

They also unpack the controversial kick-off experiment, Cam McInnes’ criticism of constant rule changes, and why the bunker’s handling of the Tom Jenkins try has reignited calls for a major overhaul.

⏱️ TIMECODES

00:25 — Team List Tuesday: Mass Restings and Finals Chaos

10:11 — Cam McInnes Blasts the NRL’s Constant Rule Changes

19:58 — The Controversial Kick-Off Experiment

20:32 — Cam McInnes on Player Welfare and Rule Changes

27:50 — The “Wizard of Oz” Bunker Rant

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A special week in the NRL — Jai Arrow's emotional farewell scenes on the Gold Coast, and Jett Cleary's touching NRL debut in front of his whole family. Plus, the Broncos admit they botched the Reynolds situation, Jerome Luai's PNG trip raises eyebrows, and the Roosters' two-game skid costs them a home final as Sam Walker faces a lengthy injury layoff.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start

00:35 - Jai Arrow's Emotional Farewell on the Gold Coast

02:15 - Broncos Admit They Got Reynolds Situation Wrong

07:27 - Saifiti Facing Grand Final Ban

09:40 - Luai's PNG Trip Sparks Concerns

11:51 - Parramatta's Wishlist Sparks Cap Questions

11:51 - Ad Break

15:49 - Jett Cleary's Emotional NRL Debut

20:44 - Roosters Lose Finals Hosting Rights to Dolphins

21:37 - Sam Walker Facing Lengthy Injury Layoff

27:33 - Bulldogs' Disappointing Season, Galvin Shines

28:43 - Cronulla in Free Fall Ahead of Finals

30:46 - Vale Tony Mundine

32:34 - Outro & 100K Subscribers

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Kenty answers the rugby league questions fans are actually asking.

This week, Kenty shares the wild story of the Johns brothers’ bloody Newcastle fallout, plus other unforgettable training-ground fights. He also tackles the wrestle and six-again debate, explains why the Warriors are the NRL’s best story, and weighs up the recruitment and salary-cap challenges facing PNG and Perth.

Plus: private equity’s impact on the game, the history of the six-tackle rule, why tanking does not work under the salary cap, third-party deals, expansion drafts and whether fans have lost their voice in rugby league. #AskKenty

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0:00 — Intro

0:20 — Training-Ground Fights: The Wildest Stories

4:00 — Joey Johns vs Matty Johns: The Bloody Fallout

7:30 — How Do You Stop the Wrestle?

10:00 — Why the Warriors Are the NRL’s Best Story

15:00 — PNG’s Salary-Cap and Roster Challenge

16:30 — Should Six-Again Be Changed?

17:30 — How Do Perth Recruit Players?

17:55 — Private Equity and the NRL’s Integrity

19:20 — The History of the Six-Tackle Rule

22:00 — Why NRL Clubs Cannot Tank for a War Chest

25:30 — Should Third-Party Deals Be Capped?

27:30 — Have Fans Lost Their Voice in Rugby League?

28:30 — Could an Expansion Draft Work?

29:30 — Is There Too Much NRL Content?

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Paul Kent, Warren Livingstone and Paul Crawley break down the biggest stories in rugby league — with Brisbane’s culture crisis front and centre.

The team unpacks the fallout from Adam Reynolds’ farewell backflip, Reece Walsh’s social-media storm and why the Broncos have lost their identity under Michael Maguire’s watch. They also debate the NRL’s proposed top-10 finals system, whether more rule changes are helping the game, and why PNG could enter the competition as a genuine super team.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:20 — Broncos’ Culture Crisis: Adam Reynolds, Reece Walsh and Madge

34:34 — NRL Top 10 Finals: A Wild-Card Money Grab?

43:22 — NRL Rule Changes: Kick-Offs, Six-Agains and Sin Bins

50:32 — PNG Super Team? Joey Manu and the Chiefs’ Big Build

58:11 — The PNG Tax Advantage Debate

1:03:20 — Can the Dolphins’ Build Offer a Blueprint?

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Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league — with the Broncos’ latest drama front and centre.

Kenty unpacks reports surrounding Adam Reynolds’ post-playing role and why Brisbane’s handling of the situation raises deeper questions about the club’s culture.

He also examines Papua New Guinea’s reported mega-offer for Nathan Cleary, makes his call on Coach of the Year, and previews a huge weekend of NRL action — including Broncos v Storm, Panthers v Bulldogs, Roosters v Dolphins and more.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Welcome to Kenty Blitz

0:42 - Broncos in crisis: Adam Reynolds and Brisbane’s culture

5:40 - PNG’s reported $1.5 million tax-free offer for Nathan Cleary

10:35 - Coach of the Year: Andrew Webster or Justin Holbrook?

13:20 - PointsBet segment

15:10 - Broncos v Storm and the new kickoff-rule trial

17:05 - Manly v Dragons preview

17:45 - Panthers v Bulldogs: can Cameron Ciraldo outsmart Penrith?

20:05 - Titans v Rabbitohs: Jai Arrow’s emotional return

21:50 - Roosters v Dolphins: is James Tedesco playing?

24:00 - Cowboys v Wests Tigers: Todd Payten’s turnaround

25:05 - Concussion concerns in contact sport

27:10 - Warriors v Knights preview

28:05 - Eels v Sharks preview

29:05 - Wrap-up

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Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league — and the Broncos’ latest drama is front and centre.

Kenty unpacks Reece Walsh’s social media controversy, Adam Reynolds’ farewell backflip and the growing questions around Brisbane’s culture under Michael Maguire.

He also looks at Queensland’s dwindling Origin coaching options, Paul Gallen’s brutal response to Nelson Asofa-Solomona’s boxing talk, and the latest on Jock Madden.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Intro

2:31 - Bronco Backflips: Reece Walsh, Adam Reynolds and Brisbane’s dysfunction

22:36 - Queensland’s coaching crisis: Who actually wants the Origin job?

24:39 - Gal Comes Out Fighting: Paul Gallen unloads on Nelson Asofa-Solomona

28:30 - Jock Madden

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Adam Reynolds has been denied the Broncos farewell he wanted — and Kenty isn’t buying Brisbane’s explanation.

Kenty and the team also unpack Jai Arrow’s special Rabbitohs send-off, Jacob Preston’s Bulldogs re-signing, and why PNG’s tax-free advantage is already reshaping NRL player values. Plus, they debate the NRL’s new kick-off trial, Kevin Walters’ move to St Helens, and South Sydney giving Wayne Bennett the green light to coach Queensland.

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:19 - Arrow straight

04:43 - Reyno no go

11:15 - Preston stays

21:13 - Marquee value

22:16 - Kick on

25:27 - Saint Kev

27:28 - Rabbitohs say yes

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The Papua New Guinea Chiefs land their marquee man, confirming Joey Manu as player No.7 in a huge statement signing. Plus, the Sydney Roosters' run comes crashing down against the West Tigers and the Warriors steal top spot with a golden field goal.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start

00:22 - Bulldogs' Casualty Ward Grows

01:44 - PNG Chiefs Confirm Joey Manu Signing

13:35 - Fans "Powerless" Against PNG's Tax-Free Advantage

17:16 - Roosters' Unbeaten Run Ends Against the Tigers

21:17 - Warriors Steal Top Spot With Golden Field Goal

28:39 - Tedesco Injury Mystery

32:01 - Sharks Scrape Past Titans

32:36 - Knights Blow Top-Four Shot on Old Boys Day

34:10 - Bulldogs Impress in Finals Push

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Kenty answers the rugby league questions fans are actually asking.

This week, Kenty breaks down Isaac Moses’ influence at the Knights, whether Sam Walker could land at South Sydney, and whether his ACL injury affects his next deal. He also weighs in on the Panthers’ late-season form, Latrell Mitchell’s return, how the NRL makes money from wagering, and Cooper Cronk’s move from Melbourne to the Roosters.

Plus: the future of PNG and Perth reserve grade, James Graham’s “dog of war” reputation, Jeff Fenech’s time at the Eels, and what the perfect NRL season should look like. #AskKenty

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0:00 — Intro

0:20 — Q1: Isaac Moses & the Knights

2:26 — Q2: Could Sam Walker Join Souths?

4:31 — Q3: Sam Walker’s ACL Injury

5:31 — Q4: Seibold vs the Walkers

13:53 — Q5: Metcalf Cover at the Dragons

14:44 — Q6: Panthers’ Losing Streak

15:26 — Q7: PNG & Perth Reserve Grade

17:50 — Q8: Latrell Mitchell’s Return

18:21 — Q9: Why Dummy Halves Point

19:34 — Q10: Where Fine Money Goes

20:34 — Q11: HIA for Head Contact

21:48 — Q12: How the NRL Makes Wagering Money

23:41 — Q13: Cooper Cronk’s Move to Sydney

26:48 — Q14: Best Player Never to Win a Premiership

27:54 — Q15: 2019 Grand Final vs 2025 Semi

29:08 — Q16: James Graham — Last Dog of War?

30:32 — Q17: Jeff Fenech & the Eels

34:48 — Q18: What Is the Perfect NRL Season?

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Paul Kent and Paul Crawley debate where Ivan Cleary now sits among rugby league's greatest coaches after reaching 500 games, and why long-term coaches like Wayne Bennett and Craig Bellamy have survived where others burn out.

Plus, Kenty on the state of modern media, social media defamation, Bennett's power game, Penrith's pathways, Melbourne Storm's reported $150 million valuation, Bellamy's true value, and whether Gus Gould's Bulldogs project is starting to repeat the Penrith warning signs. #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Kenty on media, clicks and social media

08:49 - Ivan Cleary's place among the coaching greats

10:09 - Why modern coaching dynasties last longer

13:35 - How Bennett reinvented himself at Brisbane

15:06 - Warren Ryan, Bennett and the defence lesson

18:44 - What makes long-term coaches last

21:43 - Bennett's power game and player care

27:17 - Penrith's pathways and the junior talent machine

30:46 - Bellamy's value and Melbourne's $150M sale

36:10 - Gus Gould, Bulldogs pressure and the Penrith warning

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AJ Brimson has been granted permission to leave the Titans as Kenty breaks down why his utility value has left him without a clear position on the Gold Coast.

Plus Zane Harrison's potential PNG appeal, Payne Haas missing the World Cup, Andrew Webster's long-term Warriors deal, Melbourne's retirement blows, Ray Stone's throwback style and the biggest Round 25 previews. #Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Ivan Cleary's 500th

01:22 - AJ Brimson Exit Call

02:45 - PNG's Zane Harrison Watch

05:15 - Payne Haas World Cup Blow

06:19 - Webster's Warriors Extension

09:14 - Warriors Stability Model

12:44 - Storm Retirement Blows

14:43 - Ray Stone The Throwback

16:56 - Storm vs Panthers

18:18 - Raiders vs Broncos

20:57 - Knights vs Sea Eagles

24:35 - Saturday + Sunday Previews

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Queensland's search for a new Origin coach has turned into a mess as Kenty breaks down the candidates, the lack of appetite for the job and whether Wayne Bennett is still the emergency option.

Plus Clint Gutherson's season-ending injury, Daniel Atkinson's Dragons chance, Michael Cheika's Waratahs move, Latrell Mitchell's Souths return, Isaah Yeo's Panthers boost, Melbourne's $150 million valuation and the Tigers' latest surgery drama. #Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Queensland's Coaching Mess

01:20 - Ben Te'o's Next Move

02:00 - Darius Boyd Puts His Hand Up

02:48 - Origin's Club Coach Policy

03:40 - Mal's Queensland Sliding Doors

05:45 - Wayne Bennett's SOS Option

08:31 - Gutherson's Season Ends

09:00 - Atkinson's Dragons Chance

11:41 - Michael Cheika's NRL Snub

19:29 - Latrell's Souths Return

20:49 - Yeo's Panthers Boost

23:45 - Storm Sale + Tigers Turmoil

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Sam Walker's camp is frustrated as tension builds around the Roosters contract leak, PNG's November 1 threat and whether the halfback is still certain to stay.

Plus Daly Cherry-Evans' UK move, Cameron Smith knocking back Queensland, Latrell Mitchell's finals return, Josh Papalii's Raiders farewell, Braydon Trindall's injury call, Reece Walsh's World Cup blow, and the Kikau tackle debate. #Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Sam Walker Leak Tension

02:07 - PNG's November 1 Threat

06:27 - Walker's Roosters Obligation

08:52 - Walker Backs Himself

12:31 - Roosters At Walker's Mercy

14:49 - Daly Cherry-Evans To UK

18:36 - Cameron Smith Origin Snub

23:01 - Latrell's Finals Return

24:37 - Papalii's Raiders Farewell

26:37 - Trindall Injury Call

27:50 - Reece Walsh World Cup Blow

29:05 - Kikau Tackle Debate

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Sam Walker gets the points over Nathan Cleary as the Roosters make a statement against Penrith heading towards the finals.

Plus Manly's collapse, Kieran Foran's coaching test, Brisbane's staggering fall, Luke Metcalf and Tricky Trindall injury fears, and Kenty's frustration with the bunker and common sense in rugby league. #Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Roosters Topple Penrith

00:58 - Walker Gets Points Over Cleary

01:33 - Penrith's Yeo Problem

04:10 - Finals Injury Fears

05:05 - Manly's Collapse

07:01 - Foran's Coaching Test

11:44 - Broncos Fall Apart

14:15 - Metcalf Injury Blow

17:37 - Trindall Shoulder Concern

20:45 - Crichton Referee Controversy

25:10 - Mitchell Moses Penalty Drama

28:40 - Nawaqanitawase Disruptor Call

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Kenty answers the questions fans are actually asking.

Kenty dives into why Benji Marshall will come under real pressure at the Tigers, how PNG's tax-free advantage could affect player market values, and why the six again rule may be doing more damage than first expected.

He also gives his view on a 20-team finals format, Nathan Cleary's market value, agent fees, whether the NRL draft could return, clubs trying to work together against PNG, Penrith's premiership hopes without Isaiah Yeo, concussion clauses, future coaching minds, Bears and Chiefs depth, Alfie Langer, signing busts, the six-man bench, Warriors rebranding, Kevin Hastings, excessive force penalties, jersey number changes, field goals before halftime and Bears vs Titans. #AskKenty

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0:00 - Start

0:15 - Q1: Kenty's Haircut

0:39 - Q2: 20-Team Finals Format

2:07 - Q3: PNG Tax-Free Market Value

3:57 - Q4: PNG Agent Fees

4:19 - Q5: NRL Draft

5:49 - Q6: Clubs Working Against PNG

7:49 - Q7: Benji Marshall Pressure

9:27 - Q8: Panthers Without Isaiah Yeo

10:54 - Q9: Concussion Contract Clauses

11:59 - Q10: Future Great Coaches

13:50 - Q11: Bears & Chiefs Depth

15:08 - Q12: Alfie Langer's Legacy

16:36 - Q13: Biggest Signing Busts

17:25 - Q14: Six Again vs Six-Man Bench

20:19 - Q15: Warriors Rebrand

20:48 - Q16: Underrated 90s Players

23:43 - Q17: Excessive Force Penalties

24:42 - Q18: Forward Jersey Numbers

26:47 - Q19: Field Goals Before Halftime

27:32 - Q20: Bears vs Titans

28:17 - Outro

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Paul Kent and Paul Crawley unpack the concussion and CTE debate after the Geelong waiver controversy, with Kenty arguing the game sometimes has to protect players from themselves.

Plus Sam Walker's rejected Roosters offer, Robbo's reaction to the leaked contract story, whether the Roosters could be putting pressure on Walker, the PNG expansion threat, Jett Cleary's release request, Nathan Cleary's future, the Bulldogs' possible halfback play, and the pressure building again at the Wests Tigers. #NRL #RugbyLeague #PrimeTime

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00:00 - Kenty's CTE warning

00:18 - Sam Walker rejects the Roosters offer

04:21 - Walker backs himself before November 1

06:44 - Robbo fires up over the leaked story

08:47 - Did the Roosters lowball Walker?

10:54 - The clubs who could chase Walker

14:52 - Cap management and moving players on

17:19 - Mitchell Pearce, Cooper Cronk and club-first calls

20:20 - Bennett to Bondi and the leak that killed a deal

23:24 - Roosters, media power and leaked stories

27:35 - Robbo's message and the leak conspiracy

31:27 - PNG's Cleary and Walker play

32:35 - Jett Cleary, Nathan's future and Penrith's halves theory

42:11 - CTE, concussion waivers and player protection

58:28 - Dragons, Tigers and finishing the season with pride

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Kenty breaks down whether the 2026 NRL season deserves an asterisk as the six-again rule reshapes momentum, blowouts and the finals race.

Plus Murray Taulagi's French rugby move, Corey Horsburgh's Perth Bears deal, Matt Lodge's Super League lifeline, and every Round 24 preview. #Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Murray Taulagi Quits NRL

02:35 - Corey Horsburgh Joins Perth

03:39 - Why Middles Cost Big Money

11:05 - Parramatta CEO Exit + Matt Lodge

13:58 - NRL's Asterisk Season Debate

21:16 - Panthers vs Roosters

23:23 - Sea Eagles vs Dolphins

24:14 - Bulldogs vs Rabbitohs

25:51 - Sharks vs Raiders

27:06 - Broncos vs Warriors

27:45 - Knights vs Titans

29:10 - Tigers vs Dragons

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Sam Walker's Roosters talks are on hold as Kenty breaks down why the stalled deal opens the door for PNG to chase a marquee halfback.

Plus Nathan Cleary's PNG wait, Ivan Cleary on Penrith's salary cap squeeze, Hudson Young's Raiders threat, Corey Horsburgh's Bears move, and Daly Cherry-Evans' Hull FC option. #Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Intro + Kenty's Darts Tactics

00:39 - Brian Smith Tribute

03:42 - Sam Walker Deal Stalls

06:59 - PNG Targets Cleary Or Walker

10:19 - Broncos Link Dismissed

13:50 - Ivan Cleary On PNG Pressure

16:03 - NRL's Tax-Free Problem

20:04 - Hudson Young PNG Threat

22:47 - Jacob Preston Contract Drama

24:16 - Corey Horsburgh Bears Move

27:31 - Daly Cherry-Evans To Hull FC

29:26 - Grand Final Hosting Fight

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Latrell Mitchell is back running at Rabbitohs training as South Sydney sweat on the superstar's return for their finals push.

Plus Ashton Ward's freak injury, Manly's slide, Corey Horsburgh's costly brain fade, Ricky Stuart's history with Corey Parker, Roosters-Panthers, the NRL's global round plans, the Southern Orcas' bold coaching play, AFL's grassroots threat and the third-v-fourth playoff debate. #Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Intro + Dave Trodden

01:06 - Latrell's Return Boost

04:28 - Ashton Ward's Freak Injury

05:53 - Rabbitohs Finals Fight

06:47 - Bulldogs, Manly + Finals Race

07:52 - Horsburgh's Costly Brain Fade

13:00 - Ricky Stuart vs Corey Parker

16:24 - Roosters vs Panthers

20:46 - NRL Global Round Gamble

26:06 - Southern Orcas' Robertson Play

30:25 - AFL's Grassroots Threat

33:34 - Third vs Fourth Playoff Debate

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Brian To'o is heading to PNG, with Kenty breaking down why the next Panthers domino has fallen and how the Nathan Cleary chase is still hanging over Penrith.

Plus the Warriors' Indigenous Round moment, Isaah Yeo's injury blow, the Roosters' minor premiership test, Luke Metcalf's Warriors claim, Cronulla's stumble, Manly's Foz problem, Bellamy's future and Ricky Stuart's Raiders spray. #Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Intro + Warriors Haka

02:26 - Brian To'o Joins PNG

04:23 - Nathan Cleary PNG Chase

06:49 - Panthers Injury Blow

11:13 - Roosters vs Panthers Minor Premiership Test

13:51 - Roosters' Game Management

16:31 - Luke Metcalf's Warriors Claim

18:16 - Sharks Stumble Against Dragons

21:20 - Cronulla Workload Theory

22:41 - Dean Young's Dragons Lift

23:41 - Manly's Foz Problem

26:46 - Bellamy Stays + Ricky's Raiders Spray

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Kenty answers the questions fans are actually asking.

Kenty dives into the anger around PNG's tax-free third-party advantage, whether clubs knew enough before taking the compensation payout, and why the Dally M voting system still leaves room for controversy.

He also gives his view on Phil Gould and NRL media bans, joint venture clubs, Nathan Cleary and PNG, playmakers moving to lock, Michael Maguire's NSW future, Arthur Beetson and Ron Massey stories, low-scoring football, the NRLW salary cap, player agent commissions, Lay Down Sally, public-interest journalism, Tasmania, Adelaide and 20/40 kicks. #AskKenty

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0:00 - Start

0:24 - Q1: Phil Gould Media Ban

2:22 - Q2: PNG Tax-Free Third Parties

4:18 - Q3: Joint Venture Clubs

5:11 - Q4: PNG Talking About Cleary

6:22 - Q5: Playmakers To Lock

8:00 - Q6: Madge Back To NSW?

9:07 - Q7: Arthur Beetson Stories

11:19 - Q8: Ron Massey & Jack Gibson

14:51 - Q9: Bozo Nickname

15:45 - Q10: Low-Scoring Football

17:40 - Q11: PNG Salary Cap

18:22 - Q12: PNG Fan Security

18:32 - Q13: Dally M Voting

23:00 - Q14: NRLW Salary Cap

23:39 - Q15: Player Agent Commission

24:34 - Q16: Lay Down Sally

27:29 - Q17: When Not To Run A Story

29:13 - Q18: PNG Injured Player Tax Rules

30:00 - Q19: Ryan Matterson

30:24 - Q20: Tasmania Games

31:29 - Q21: Adelaide Expansion

31:40 - Q22: 20/40 Kicks

32:45 - Outro

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Paul Kent and Paul Crawley break down the latest Tigers drama, comparing Lachlan Galvin's exit, Adam Doueihi's fallout and Jarome Luai's PNG Chiefs move, with Kenty arguing the deeper issue at Wests has still not been fixed.

Plus the finals contenders, Penrith's big halves call with Jack Cogger and Blaize Talagi, Andrew Webster's Warriors coaching job, Nicho Hynes' Cronulla turnaround, the coach of the year race, the Roosters' recruitment machine, Sam Walker's rise, Canterbury's finals threat and the six-again crackdown. #NRL #RugbyLeague #PrimeTime

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00:00 - Finals contenders and Penrith's big halves call

02:50 - Jack Cogger, Blaize Talagi and Ivan's finals move

06:14 - Why dropping players has changed

11:21 - Te Maire Martin, Webster and Warriors depth

19:18 - Nicho Hynes' confidence turnaround

24:57 - Can Cronulla hold their finals form?

26:08 - Addin Fonua-Blake's bench role

28:39 - Coach of the year debate

29:53 - Roosters recruitment, Robbo and DCE

33:21 - Tedesco's revival and the Roosters academy

37:20 - Savala, Ethan Strange and keeping young talent

41:27 - How great players change positions and the game

47:31 - Sam Walker, Nathan Cleary and copying Penrith

52:07 - Bulldogs vs Roosters and Canterbury's finals threat

01:01:00 - Galvin, Doueihi, Luai and the Tigers culture problem

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The PNG tax-free debate takes another turn as Kenty explains the third-party detail causing concern among clubs.

Plus Brandon Smith being cleared, the NRL's media-obligation crackdown, Australia's World Cup selection headache, and every Round 23 game preview. #Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Intro + PNG Tax-Free Twist

06:14 - Third-Party Mess Explained

12:52 - Brandon Smith Cleared + Media Snubs

17:47 - Kangaroos Selection Headache

21:46 - Titans vs Cowboys

22:36 - Warriors vs Panthers

23:39 - Roosters vs Bulldogs

25:15 - Storm vs Manly

26:52 - Dolphins vs Broncos

28:07 - Rabbitohs vs Eels

29:05 - Raiders vs Knights

30:07 - Dragons vs Sharks

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The clubs are filthy over PNG's tax-free salary cap detail, with Kenty calling out the NRL over what was left out of the expansion negotiations.

Plus the NRL's blowout problem, why the Bears could be in immediate trouble, Sharks finance concerns, Ryan Carr's Castleford fallout, Herbie Farnworth whispers, Adam Reynolds' Broncos finish and the media cop warning. #Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Intro + Blowout Crisis

01:07 - Roosters Smash Cowboys

03:25 - Tigers-Eels Low-Score Lesson

05:37 - Tries, Gambling + Broadcast Money

08:37 - Expansion Race + 20th Team

12:04 - Bears 100-Point Fear

16:00 - $100M Franchise Fee + Sharks Finance

19:10 - Ryan Carr Stood Down

20:42 - Dragons Recruitment

21:16 - Farnworth Whispers + Contract Timing

24:50 - Adam Reynolds' Broncos Finish

28:05 - PNG Tax-Free Fallout + Media Cop

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Kenty follows up on the NRL's proposed media cop, why the rule could become a Trojan horse for silencing criticism, and how it could reshape the way rugby league is covered.

Plus Johnny Gibbs' health battle, Nico Hynes' Cronulla revival, his goal-kicking record chase, the Wishart kick controversy, Tommy Turbo missing Manly's Perth trip and Matt King's Origin challenge. #Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Media cop Trojan horse

05:49 - Johnny Gibbs diagnosis

08:45 - Nico Hynes revival

13:29 - Hynes' goal record chase

14:37 - Goal-kicking evolution

19:09 - Walsh kick controversy

21:01 - Turbo skips Perth

23:05 - Matt King's Origin challenge

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Kenty reacts to the NRL's proposed media cop, what it could mean for criticism of the game, and why rugby league needs transparency rather than silence.

Plus Laurie Daley stepping down from NSW, Matt King taking over the Blues, Andrew Johns ruling himself out, Melbourne's season ending, Craig Bellamy's future and Brisbane officially bowing out. #Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Weekend recap

00:58 - Laurie Daley steps down

02:52 - Matt King gets Blues job

10:37 - Storm and Broncos bow out

16:16 - Bellamy's future

21:47 - NRL media cop warning

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Kenty answers the questions fans are actually asking.

Kenty dives into whether the Benji Marshall and Adam Doueihi drama is really over, why the Super League war still cuts deep for some people, and where Tim Tszyu goes after his performance against Errol Spence Jr.

He also gives his view on stopping players from breaking contracts for bigger money, Michael Chammas' PNG role, Laurie Daley ruling himself out of NSW, grand finalists missing the eight, Brad Fittler and Owen Craigie as junior talents, media narrative control, the Commonwealth Games, violent old-school teams, NRLW coaches, why the bunker was introduced, Michael McGuire's Broncos, November 1 talks and the PNG Chiefs player compound. #AskKenty

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0:00 - Start

0:51 - Q1: Contract Breakers

4:05 - Q2: Michael Chammas' PNG Role

6:47 - Q3: Laurie Out, Matty Johns In?

8:07 - Q4: Grand Finalists Missing The Eight

9:28 - Q5: Tim Tszyu's Future

12:06 - Q6: Best Junior & Biggest What If

14:18 - Q7: Media Narrative Control

14:55 - Q8: Kenty's Same Outfit

16:11 - Q9: Favourite Tree Species

17:06 - Q10: Super League Fallout

21:43 - Q11: Commonwealth Games

23:11 - Q12: Arnott's Biscuits

23:35 - Q13: Most Violent Teams

25:34 - Q14: NRLW Coaches In The NRL

26:58 - Q15: Why The Bunker Was Introduced

28:56 - Q16: Madge's Broncos

29:48 - Q17: November 1 Talks

31:14 - Q18: PNG Player Quota

31:23 - Q19: PNG Player Compound

32:26 - Q20: Ryan Papenhuyzen

33:05 - Q21: Benji & Doueihi Drama

34:47 - Outro

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Michael Chammas joins Kenty Prime Time to explain how the PNG Chiefs are building the NRL's newest club, why rival teams are already questioning the tax-free recruitment advantage, and how the club landed names like Jarome Luai, Alex Johnston, Connor Watson, Matty Lees and Zac Lomax.

Plus the $600M Pacific investment, PNG pathways, the plan to develop local players, welfare concerns for young talent, player families living in Port Moresby, lessons from Penrith and the Warriors, Michael's move from journalism into club land, and the big questions around the Chiefs' first NRL season. #PrimeTime #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - PNG Chiefs face unfair advantage claims

01:32 - Why PNG deserves an NRL team

04:17 - Tax-free recruitment and changing perceptions

10:01 - Fan backlash and the $600M misconception

12:25 - Building the Chiefs infrastructure

14:54 - PNG pathways and domestic rugby league

18:46 - The 10-year PNG player development goal

23:19 - Managing young PNG talent and family pressure

27:29 - Where Australia's $600M investment goes

30:19 - Michael Chammas on changing sides

35:27 - Player families, culture and resort life

41:58 - Warriors lessons and player turnover

46:12 - Signing Luai, Payne Haas and marquee targets

56:11 - Player transition, tax-free incentives and club culture

01:16:58 - Ask Chammas and PNG Chiefs fan questions

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Kenty breaks down the looming halves market, why the Roosters' Sam Walker contract talk may be a positioning play, and why PNG are circling Nathan Cleary and Walker before Cameron Munster.

Plus Tom Dearden's cap clause, the danger of 10-year deals, Blaize Talagi's Panthers axing, the Dragons' halves squeeze and a full preview of the weekend's NRL games. #Blitz

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Chapters

00:00 - Sam Walker contract latest

01:50 - PNG chase Cleary and Walker

02:28 - Cleary holds off Penrith talks

06:27 - Munster not PNG's priority

12:05 - Dearden's cap clause

17:00 - Talagi dropped by Panthers

18:40 - Dragons' halves squeeze

21:35 - Cowboys v Roosters

23:39 - Friday night previews

25:40 - Warriors warning and Panthers v Raiders

27:40 - Broncos v Knights

31:45 - Sunday previews and Tigers test

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Kenty reacts to Benji Marshall and Adam Doueihi fronting the media, the Tigers standards issue that still needs fixing, and why the fallout may finally be put to bed.

Plus Laurie Daley's expected Blues exit, Cody Nikorima joining the Dragons, St George Illawarra's recruitment overhaul, Brisbane's finals miracle, the NRL rule change fallout and Todd Payten saving himself in North Queensland. #Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeague

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Chapters

00:00 - Tigers face Doueihi fallout

00:36 - Doueihi owns his mistakes

01:43 - Benji's damage control

03:58 - Galvin and Luai comparison

06:23 - Standards Benji walked past

08:08 - Benji's rookie lessons

10:26 - Refusing to play

14:19 - Daley's Blues exit

18:50 - Nikorima joins Dragons

24:42 - Broncos' finals miracle

26:49 - Rule change fallout

30:32 - Payten saves himself

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Kenty breaks down the latest Adam Doueihi fallout at Wests Tigers, why the meeting resolved little, how Benji Marshall handled the selection call, and why Doueihi may not last beyond this season.

Plus the Tigers' leadership questions, why some clubs keep failing, Harry Grant's injury blow, Melbourne's season on the brink, Newcastle's injury crisis, Luke Metcalf's Warriors omission and Zach Lomax's PNG signing. #Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeague

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Chapters

00:00 - Doueihi meeting fallout

01:50 - Will Doueihi stay at Tigers?

03:20 - Was Doueihi selfish?

05:02 - Life inside an NRL blow-up

07:18 - Benji names Doueihi at seven

09:42 - Tigers' halves dilemma

11:05 - Benji's control problem

13:17 - Why clubs keep failing

16:18 - Business of rugby league

22:40 - Harry Grant's injury blow

27:37 - Knights' injury crisis

29:40 - Warriors and PNG news

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Kenty breaks down the Adam Doueihi fallout at Wests Tigers, from the judiciary confusion and team-list snub to the standards dispute, teammate support and why the saga is far from resolved.

Plus Melbourne's slide, Newcastle's injury blow, the Roosters' finals momentum, Cronulla's quiet surge, Manly's Foranball wobble, the Titans' attacking speed and the biggest talking points in rugby league. #Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Weekend footy + Storm decline

04:01 - Knights' injury double blow

05:46 - Roosters build finals momentum

07:23 - Sharks keep banking wins

08:59 - Doueihi saga explained

10:03 - Tigers' empty statement

12:09 - Judiciary fallout begins

14:23 - Benji's fundamental mistake

16:12 - Doueihi calls out standards

20:30 - Teammates back Doueihi

27:01 - Doueihi's Tigers future

33:28 - Titans find their speed

Kenty Blitz EP203

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Kenty answers the questions fans are actually asking.

Kenty dives into Papua New Guinea's tax-free advantage, whether Jerome Luai could become a recruiter for the new franchise, and why the bunker still panics when the biggest calls need to be made.

He also gives his view on AI bunker decisions, the Tigers paying Luai out, whether Eels fans should be worried, NRL squad sizes, Reg Gasnier's greatness, the Walker Brothers' football philosophy, third-party deals, last-tackle kicking, cannonball tackles, the NRL integrity unit, Origin scheduling and manufactured atmosphere at the footy.

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0:00 - Start

0:07 - Q1: Bunker Decision Making

2:58 - Q2: AI Bunker Decisions

4:01 - Q3: Luai as PNG Recruiter

5:41 - Q4: Tigers Paying Luai Out

6:26 - Q5: Eels Concern Over Luai

6:43 - Q6: PNG Tax-Free Advantage

11:32 - Q7: Increasing Squad Sizes

14:23 - Q8: Reg Gasnier's Greatness

17:40 - Q9: Walker Brothers Football

21:01 - Q10: Pepsi or Coca-Cola

21:25 - Q11: Blocking Third Party Deals

23:56 - Q12: Kicking on the Last

25:43 - Q13: Cannonball Tackles

26:58 - Q14: NRL Integrity Unit

28:29 - Q15: What NRL Management Does Well

29:07 - Q16: Spacing Out Origin

30:15 - Q17: Footy Atmosphere

30:43 - Outro

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Jerome Luai's shock Tigers exit takes centre stage as Kenty and Crawls break down why Wests made the call, how Benji Marshall handled the fallout, and why Parramatta's one-year play for Luai says plenty about Jason Ryles' pressure to win now.

Plus the wider NRL contract mess, player managers, exit clauses, whether constant player-movement scandals actually help rugby league, and why the game still has no clean answer for mid-season contract chaos. #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Luai's Tigers exit explained

04:19 - Loyalty, business and modern contracts

07:39 - Why early NRL deals are broken

09:24 - Managers and exit clauses under fire

12:01 - Why league thrives on scandal

18:00 - Scandals, outrage and league attention

21:35 - The Tigers' costly exit clause

27:35 - Benji's rookie-coach reality

30:18 - Why NRL contracting rules fail

36:11 - Lessons from Parramatta's cap scandal

41:37 - Fixing the player movement circus

48:02 - Parramatta's one-year Luai gamble

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PNG's recruitment raid takes another twist as Kenty breaks down Cameron Munster's permission to speak with the Chiefs, why Nathan Cleary remains the priority, and how the tax-free money could change the market.

Plus South Sydney's contract freeze, Latrell Mitchell's value question, Shibasaki's Perth Bears move, Parramatta v Penrith, Newcastle v Roosters, Souths v Storm, Broncos v Cowboys and the biggest games of the round. #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Intro + 99k subscribers

00:54 - Munster gets PNG permission

01:43 - PNG's Cleary priority

04:26 - Chiefs' tax-free offer

07:10 - Munster v Cleary twist

10:10 - PNG's recruitment plan

12:03 - Salary cap squeeze begins

15:15 - Souths freeze contract talks

17:53 - Shibasaki joins Perth Bears

20:57 - Eels v Panthers

22:46 - Weekend game previews

28:36 - Broncos' must-win clash

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Kenty clears up the PNG third-party money confusion after Hello Sport's mix-up, explaining what is tax-free, what is not, and why Luai's reported Pepsi deal could become a Parramatta sponsor headache.

Plus Latrell Mitchell's season concerns, South Sydney's injury crisis, Wayne Bennett's pressure, the Latu Fainu ban, David Fifita's kicking suspension and Mitchell Moses' response to Luai questions. #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Intro + Kenty returns

00:41 - Latrell's season in doubt

02:36 - Latrell's value question

06:28 - Wayne and Souths under pressure

09:37 - Rabbitohs injury toll

13:43 - Latu Fainu ban debate

17:42 - Fifita kicking suspension

19:44 - Luai's PNG third-party mess

20:36 - Pepsi v Powerade conflict

25:58 - Moses handles Luai questions

28:20 - Hello Sport's PNG confusion

30:52 - PNG tax rules clarified

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Sean O'Sullivan joins Kenty Blitz for the 200th episode, lifting the lid on an NRL player's week, Bulldogs review sessions, 40/20 preparation and the mindset needed through the run home.

Plus Dean Young's Dragons appointment, Anthony Seibold's PNG link, the tax-free money talk around the Chiefs, rugby league's biggest rivalries, Jerome Luai's Tigers call and O'Sullivan's Bulldogs role. #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Intro + 200th episode

00:49 - O'Sullivan's week inside NRL

04:36 - How O'Sullivan spotted the 40/20

05:43 - Inside Bulldogs video review

08:33 - Bulldogs culture and leadership

11:27 - Dean Young lands Dragons job

15:52 - Seibold linked to PNG Chiefs

18:01 - Lessons for Perth and PNG

21:26 - PNG's tax-free money talk

23:20 - Rugby league rivalries

26:55 - Luai's Tigers call

30:27 - O'Sullivan's Bulldogs role

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Kenty unloads on the bunker after another weekend of howlers, calling for a review, simpler rules and a return to the original goal of fixing the obvious mistakes.

Plus Turbo's latest hamstring blow, Manly's honeymoon ending, Sean O'Sullivan's Bulldogs impact, Brisbane's finals fight, PNG's tax-free free hit at NRL stars, the Bears' roster headache and the Latu Fainu tackle debate. #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Weekend ladder squeeze

02:11 - Manly's honeymoon is over

02:43 - Turbo's cruel hamstring blow

05:04 - Foran's first real coaching test

07:39 - Knights' missed Shark Park chance

08:43 - Brisbane's finals fight

11:12 - O'Sullivan unlocks the Bulldogs

15:38 - Bunker howlers hit Dragons

21:39 - Bunker paralysis by analysis

26:19 - Should the NRL ditch the bunker

27:15 - PNG's free hit at NRL stars

32:24 - Latu Fainu tackle debate

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Kenty answers the questions fans are actually asking.

Kenty dives into Laurie Daley's NSW future, who could coach the Blues next, and why experience matters when Origin pressure hits.

He also gives his view on the Tigers' handling of Jerome Luai, whether Luai is overrated, bunker transparency, rugby union-style video review, overcomplicated rules, referee pathways, Zac Lomax's NRL return risk, Selwyn Cobbo's buyer-of-the-year case, PVL running the game without Andrew Abdo, a possible top 10 finals system, reserve grade, player managers, old-school enforcers and music at the footy.

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0:00 - Start

0:18 - Q1: Tigers Handling Luai

1:43 - Q2: Is Luai Overrated?

3:33 - Q3: Leaving Superstar Teams

5:48 - Q4: Release Bunker Audio?

7:31 - Q5: Union Style Video Review

9:01 - Q6: Overcomplicated Rules

11:10 - Q7: Stop Showing Replays?

12:29 - Q8: Players Becoming Refs

14:01 - Q9: NSW Coach Next Year

16:30 - Q10: Zac Lomax Return Risk

20:12 - Q11: Cobbo Buyer Of The Year?

20:49 - Q12: PVL Without Abdo

23:31 - Q13: Top 10 Finals

25:29 - Q14: Reserve Grade

26:51 - Q15: Player Manager Payments

27:59 - Q16: Player Relationships

29:20 - Q17: Modern Day Enforcers

30:55 - Q18: I Told You So Moments

31:08 - Q19: Music At The Footy

31:48 - Q20: Darts Checkout

32:02 - Outro

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Jerome Luai's shock Tigers exit takes centre stage as Kenty and Crawls break down why Wests made the call, how Benji Marshall handled the fallout, and why Parramatta's one-year play for Luai says plenty about Jason Ryles' pressure to win now.

Plus the wider NRL contract mess, player managers, exit clauses, whether constant player-movement scandals actually help rugby league, and why the game still has no clean answer for mid-season contract chaos. #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Luai's Tigers exit explained

04:19 - Loyalty, business and modern contracts

07:39 - Why early NRL deals are broken

09:24 - Managers and exit clauses under fire

12:01 - Why league thrives on scandal

18:00 - Scandals, outrage and league attention

21:35 - The Tigers' costly exit clause

27:35 - Benji's rookie-coach reality

30:18 - Why NRL contracting rules fail

36:11 - Lessons from Parramatta's cap scandal

41:37 - Fixing the player movement circus

48:02 - Parramatta's one-year Luai gamble

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PNG's money play takes centre stage as Kenty breaks down Luai's reported third-party windfall, the tax-free twist, and why Penrith should be worried about the Chiefs chasing Nathan Cleary, Isaah Yeo and more.

Plus Luai's Tigers exit, Parramatta's short-term gamble, Lomax's expected PNG move, a local footy team ban, Panthers v Broncos, Sharks v Knights, Roosters v Storm and the biggest games of the round. #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Luai addresses Tigers exit

04:47 - PNG's $3M money question

08:14 - Lomax, Cleary and PNG's next targets

13:23 - Local team banned after brawl

15:19 - Panthers v Broncos

17:50 - Sharks v Knights

19:23 - Roosters v Storm

21:19 - Raiders v Rabbitohs

25:04 - Warriors v Dragons

26:19 - Bulldogs v Tigers

27:52 - Titans v Manly

29:52 - Dolphins v Cowboys

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Zac Lomax has knocked back Melbourne's latest play, with Kenty saying the smart move is to stay in rugby for the World Cup before the obvious PNG chase begins for 2028.

Plus the Storm's roster holes, Parramatta standing firm, Mark Nawaqanitawase's World Cup snub, rugby league's next excitement machines, wingers refusing to catch bombs, and Madge's fight to fix Brisbane's soft underbelly. #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Lomax rejects Storm move

03:11 - PNG play for Lomax

04:31 - Storm's roster hole

07:23 - Eels stand firm

09:31 - Nawaqanitawase's World Cup snub

12:26 - NRL's next excitement machines

19:54 - Why can't wingers jump

22:52 - Madge, Mam and Broncos soft underbelly

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Jarome Luai is reportedly headed to Parramatta on a one-year deal, with Kenty backing the Eels' short-term play while praising Benji Marshall's long-term call to move him on.

Plus PNG's third-party money, Warriors currency questions, Cameron Munster's injury blow, Melbourne Storm sale talk, Mark Nawaqanitawase's World Cup contract twist and the R360 threat. #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Luai signs with the Eels

02:08 - Benji's long-term Tigers call

04:27 - Tigers move Luai on

05:15 - PNG's third-party money

07:22 - Warriors and PNG currency questions

10:18 - Is Luai the right Eels signing

14:55 - Munster injury and Storm sale

22:42 - Nawaqanitawase's World Cup contract twist

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The Tigers face a huge call on Jarome Luai, with Kenty saying the next fortnight could decide whether he even sees out the season as the club slides out of the finals race.

Plus exit clauses under the microscope, Parramatta's potential Luai play, the Dolphins' finals reality check, Manly's honeymoon ending, Perth's roster blow and another bunker mess. #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Intro + Kenty's return

02:24 - Luai's Tigers turmoil

05:12 - Could Luai leave this year

09:22 - Benji relationship questions

12:40 - Exit clauses under fire

15:23 - Warriors handling player exits

17:10 - Parramatta's Luai play

19:49 - Dolphins' finals reality check

21:36 - Top eight squeeze

22:41 - Jai Arrow tribute

23:43 - Manly's honeymoon ends

25:44 - Perth Bears roster blow

27:22 - Bunker loses feel for the game

31:01 - Sin Bin preview + wrap

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Kenty answers the questions fans are actually asking.

Kenty dives into the NSW conspiracy theory around Game 3, whether Laurie Daley could ever land at the Broncos, and the times fans think PVL or the NRL have interfered with the game.

He also gives his view on knock-on interpretations, Cleary's final Origin conversion, radio broadcast rights, drink breaks, stories that never made it to air, six-again stats, forgotten legends, 300-game records, the top 2026 signings, different team structures and whether a conference system could work in the NRL.

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0:00 - Start

0:14 - Q1: Knock on Rules

2:06 - Q2: NSW Conspiracy

5:01 - Q3: Laurie to the Broncos

7:17 - Q4: Final Kick in Game 3

9:07 - Q5: Radio Broadcast

10:05 - Q6: Drink Breaks

12:02 - Q7: Stories Sat On

16:36 - Q8: PVL Interference

18:36 - Q9: 6 Again Stats

20:02 - Q10: Forgotten Legends

22:03 - Q11: 300 Games Stats

23:26 - Q12: Top 2026 Signings

24:46 - Q13: Different Structures

26:44 - Q14: Conference System

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The Tigers have told Jarome Luai he is free to negotiate for next season, with Kenty calling the brutal call brave as Wests look to shift money and lock down their future.

Plus NSW flip the Origin script, Cleary answers his critics, the bunker comes under fire again, Laurie Daley gets his response, Billy Slater's rare misses and the weekend's biggest NRL talking points. #NRL #Origin #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Luai breaking news

01:53 - Doueihi's impact vs Luai's money

03:46 - Tigers make their own hard call

06:00 - Blues flip the Origin script

08:38 - Liam Martin rattles Queensland

10:59 - Cleary answers his critics

13:49 - Bunker farce explodes

22:02 - Laurie gets his redemption

25:20 - Blues' effort areas and Hudson Young

27:54 - Yeo's leadership and Slater's misses

31:31 - Round preview begins

34:25 - Sam Walker contract pause and run home

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NSW assistant Matt King admits the Blues got their bench rotation wrong in Game II, raising fresh questions over Laurie Daley's coaching box before the Origin decider.

Plus Billy Slater's planning edge, how NSW can target Sam Walker, the dummy-half problem, Nathan Cleary's Origin test and why Queensland go in as clear favourites. #NRL #Origin #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Blues admit bench blunder

03:06 - Slater's planning vs NSW confusion

09:21 - Targeting Sam Walker

14:01 - Dummy-half speed and bench headaches

16:57 - Cleary's Origin test

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The NRL's $5.3b TV deal could reshape Origin, with a three-week Wednesday night format set to pause the competition and change the way the regular season is played.

Plus Jai Arrow's big month, the NRL taking back control of the draw, Pacific eligibility headaches for players like Ponga and Haas, the FIFA integrity storm, and why Nathan Cleary could be playing for his Origin future. #NRL #Origin #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Jai Arrow's big month

02:02 - NRL's $5.3b TV deal

04:10 - NRL takes back draw control

07:03 - Origin's three-week shake-up

09:56 - Ponga, Haas and Pacific eligibility

13:57 - How the Origin pause changes the comp

17:13 - Trump, FIFA and sports integrity

21:31 - Origin decider and Cleary's future

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Cody Walker's costly brain fade against Penrith could haunt South Sydney in the finals race, with Kenty questioning whether the Rabbitohs can keep carrying those discipline lapses.

Plus the Knights' rise into the top four, Holbrook's coaching impact, Madge's Broncos crisis, Dean Young's Dragons turnaround and the Tigers' fading finals hopes. #NRL #RugbyLeague #KentyBlitz

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00:00 - Knights surge into the top four

02:56 - Holbrook and Newcastle's identity

06:40 - Brown, Ponga and Knights contender talk

09:23 - Broncos finals hopes disappear

11:47 - Madge, player unrest and injury pressure

21:27 - Dean Young's Dragons turnaround

24:48 - Tigers slide and finals hopes

28:54 - Cody Walker's brain fade costs Souths

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Penrith head into the split round looking vulnerable after back-to-back losses, with South Sydney given a real chance to shake up the finals race.

Plus the Tigers' finals test, Luai's value, PNG's threat to Cleary and Yeo, Madge's Broncos pressure, Sharks consistency, Manly's resurgence and why Ponga's belief in Newcastle is growing. #NRL #RugbyLeague #KentyBlitz

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00:00 - Split rounds + Origin scheduling debate

05:18 - Panthers vs Souths: Penrith vulnerable?

09:32 - Dragons vs Tigers

12:16 - Doueihi, Luai and the Tigers' finals test

14:00 - PNG's Cleary and Yeo threat

16:08 - Broncos crisis and Madge pressure

24:45 - Sharks, Eels and Manly ladder checks

30:01 - Knights, Dolphins and Ponga's rise

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NSW's Origin selections are under fire as Darius Boyd questions Laurie Daley's logic, with the Blues still searching for the right balance around Cameron Murray, Nathan Cleary, Mitchell Moses and Ethan Strange.

Plus the debate over whether Daley's playing legacy should matter as a coach, and why the Socceroos match-fixing report and Ashley Klein gambling revelations raise bigger questions about trust in sport. #NRL #Origin #rugbyleague

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00:00 - Origin storylines + Darius Boyd

01:00 - Why NSW selections don't follow logic

04:16 - Slater's plan vs Daley's changes

05:07 - Cameron Murray and the Blues' missing energy

07:24 - Cleary, Moses and Ethan Strange

09:35 - Olakau'atu and the Blues bench confusion

12:28 - Daley's legacy vs coaching criticism

19:34 - Socceroos match-fixing claims + NRL trust concerns

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Penrith could be facing a major roster squeeze as PNG's tax-free recruitment threat looms over some of the Panthers' biggest names.

Plus the Dolphins' surge into premiership contention, the Bears and PNG recruitment challenge, bunker controversy, and why the NRL's new TV deal must finally deliver for grassroots rugby league. #NRL #RugbyLeague #KentyBlitz

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00:00 - Penrith roster shake-up

01:14 - PNG's tax-free recruitment threat

04:51 - Can the Panthers keep the dynasty alive?

08:58 - Dolphins become real contenders

12:16 - Dolphins blueprint for expansion teams

14:20 - Bears, PNG and the veteran recruitment play

16:44 - VAR, bunker controversy and missed calls

22:15 - NRL TV deal, Kayo costs and grassroots funding

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NSW and Queensland have named their teams for the Origin decider, with Laurie Daley under pressure over his Blues changes and Billy Slater's Maroons looking settled.

Plus Tedesco's rep future, Moses vs Strange, the dummy-half debate, Haumole's recall and Slater's possible Melbourne decision. #NRL #Origin #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Intro + Origin decider teams

01:33 - Queensland's Game III changes

06:02 - Billy's brave calls + Sam Walker

08:30 - Queensland's simple footy vs NSW structure

12:40 - Tedesco, Moses and the Blues spine

15:40 - NSW dummy-half debate

19:36 - Liam Martin, Haumole and selection calls

23:20 - Laurie Daley pressure + coaching futures

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Kenty answers the questions fans are actually asking.

The boys unpack the growing turmoil within NSW Rugby League as major changes loom at the top. They also discuss Kenty's latest comments, the impact of salary cap relief, Isaah Yeo's place in the Blues side, and whether podcasting is beginning to rival mainstream media. Other topics include the NRL's approach to on-field fighting, how the game can become more defence-oriented, the strengths and weaknesses of Sam Walker, fresh rumours linking Payne Haas to the Rabbitohs, whether Michael Maguire could end up at the Dragons, the debate over Origin success versus premierships, the controversial NSW board selections, Dean Young's coaching credentials, and why Todd Payten could emerge as a leading candidate for the Blues job.

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0:00 - Intro

00:15 - Kenty Sledge

00:37 - Salary Cap Relief

05:06 - Yeo’s Position In The NSW Side

07:40 - Podcasting VS Mainstream Media

08:13 - NRL Promoting Fighting 

09:20 - How To Make Games More Defensive Orientated 

15:57 - Sam Walker Pros & Cons

20:36 - Payne Haas to Rabbitohs

21:42 - Madge A Dragon? 

23:15 - Origin VS Premierships

24:52 - NSW Board Selections

26:14 - Dean Young Head Coach Or Poison? 

29:28 - Payten’s Credentials 

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Huge players movements are starting to bubble to the surface as get a significant way through the '26 season. Who is moving and where to?! Plus, Joey gives a resounding 'NO' to the Blues coaching job.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start

02:50 - Player Movements

09:58 - Joey Says 'NO'

20:42 - Round 17 Footy Preview

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The notorious art dealer makes a call to Madge regarding releasing Payne Haas early... and Madge had some words for him! Plus, Gus' tinkering is getting Kenty fired up. And the Bears get 500k in bonus cash from the NRL. Is this fair on other teams?

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start

00:10 - Payne Haas and Madge

06:00 - Xerri and Gus

15:52 - The Bears cash!

22:31 - Famous BIFFS!

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Latrell is out for a month with his calf injury worse than expected. What does this mean for South's season? Plus, Ben Hunt extends with Broncos and the Roosters need to make a decision soon on Walker. After his dominant Origin performances, Walker must be walking to the BANK!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start

00:05 - Latrell's injury

11:34 - Ben Hunt extends

18:13 - Roosters/Walker

24:44 - 300 game club grows

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Trouble for the Blues as Latrell hobbles off with a calf injury, Payten commits to two more years, Titans with the MAMMOTH upset, and Kenty calls out the Raiders!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start

00:07 - Latrell injured

08:09 - Payten re-signs

18:35 - Titans beat Panthers

23:05 - Crichton debate

27:33 - Ricky's woes

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Kenty answers the questions fans are actually asking.

This week Kenty gives his take on the Bulldogs salary cap scandal, whether Ivan Cleary should replace Laurie Daley as NSW coach, and if Des Hasler deserves another crack at Origin.

He also weighs in on Peter V'landys' rule changes, coaches being rattled by journalists, calling out poor performances in the media, the pressure on Michael Maguire compared to Ricky Stuart, whether Cameron Ciraldo needs to reinvent himself, the new TV rights deal, the State of Origin start time debate and answers the questions fans are actually asking about company credit cards.

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0:00 - Intro

0:26 - Ivan In For Loz?

1:18 - Bulldogs Salary Cap Scandal

4:33 - Des As NSW Coach?

5:27 - V'landys' Rule Changes Ruining The Game?

6:25 - Coaches Being Rattled By Journalists

9:01 - Calling Out Poor Performances

10:02 - Maguire vs Ricky: Why Is One Under Pressure And The Other Isn't?

13:10 - Does Ciraldo Need To Reinvent Himself?

14:50 - New TV Rights Deal & Who Does It Benefit?

18:24 - Is Kenty Drinking?

19:38 - State Of Origin Start Time

23:22 - Company Credit Card: 

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QUEENSLANDER! A masterclass from Billy and the Maroons and an absolute disaster for Laurie Daley's Blues in Game 2. It doesn't leave much hope for fans and pundits for the decider.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start

00:10 - Narrative proven right

19:10 - Cleary underwhelming

21:18 - Laurie's appointment as coach

23:27 - Total reset

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Can the Maroons break their 31 year MCG drought? Plus, Laurie is under pressure despite being 1 - nill up. How will he handle it? And Nathan Cleary taking painkilling injections... how will the Blues react?

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start

00:10 - Laurie under pressure

12:32 - Cleary's injury

13:56 - Underwhelming Tedesco

23:19 - The famous 'Queenslander' call

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Today, the fellas break down all the games the media are playing to ramp up this Origin series. Plus, Benji and Luai back each other... but at the expense of the club? And the Cowboys have a decision to make. Todd Payten.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start

00:20 - Media Games

24:02 - Tiger Trouble

28:43 - Cowboy's Decision

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Today Crawls steps in for Woz to dissect the Klein gambling drama. Plus, Kenty goes off on the Origin 'wipeout' that swept club footy over the weekend!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start

00:20 - Ashley Klein

19:48 - Origin Wipeout

24:15 - Broncos

27:20 - Webster's Blow Up

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Kenty answers the questions fans are actually asking.

Kenty dives into Nicho Hynes' future at Cronulla, whether the Sharks need to think bigger about relocation, and the origins of rugby league's Immortals debate.

He also gives his view on Changa Langlands, rugby union's send-off rules, short line kicking, David Fifita's Origin case, play-the-ball limits, Ron Massey and Jack Gibson stories, City vs Country, playing for penalties, Parramatta recruitment, Fox Sports and broadcast rights, Eels membership drama, mandatory injury reports and how NSW can fix its poor starts.

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0:00 - Intro

0:24 - Q1: Changa + Immortal Origin

12:44 - Q2: Union Send Off Rules

15:00 - Q3: Short Line Kicking

17:02 - Q4: Fifita Origin Contention

18:10 - Q5: Play The Ball Limits

19:01 - Q6: Ron Massey & Jack Gibson Stories

22:31 - Q7: City vs Country Game

24:02 - Q8: Nicho Hynes' Future

25:17 - Q9: Playing For The Penalty

27:10 - Q10: Parra Missing Big Name Players

27:51 - Q11: End of Fox Sports

28:55 - Q12: V'landys Embarrassed by Old Deal

29:59 - Q13: Broadcast Lock Out Regions

30:22 - Q14: Eels Revoked Membership

31:16 - Q15: Mandatory Injury Reports

33:43 - Q16: How To Fix NSW's Side

35:24 - Q17: Sharks Relocation

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NSW are sweating on Mitchell Moses and Casey McLean as concerns grow over the Blues' Origin selections heading into Game II.

Plus Bulldogs attacking issues, Luke Metcalf’s future at the Warriors, and the biggest talking points in rugby league. #NRL #Origin #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Intro + Kenty's Results

00:23 - Peter Doust

06:17 - Bulldogs Signing

09:27 - Luke Metcalf

15:33 - Madge Mellows

21:33 - Young Tiger Fan

23:53 - NSW Origin

32:06 - Mark's Origin Call Up

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Kane Evans shares a powerful and emotional account of the struggles he faced before coming out publicly, and why he felt the time was right to tell his story.

Plus Billy Slater's gamble on Reece Walsh, Laurie Daley's Origin selection calls and the latest on Israel Folau's shock link to an NRL return. #NRL #Origin #rugbyleague

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00:00 - Intro + Kenty's Results

01:47 - Kane's Pain

14:33 - Israel Folau

16:42 - Worst Game of the Year

21:15 - Walsh Gamble

25:24 - NSW's Shock Changes

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Kenty answers the questions fans are actually asking.

Kenty dives into the Australian anthem debate, why halfbacks are protected, NRL player vloggers, Brisbane's premiership hangover, Galvin coverage, journo phrases, the Bulldogs' best players, Laurie Daley and the media.

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0:00 - Intro

0:33 - Q1: Australian Anthem

2:27 - Q2: Protecting Halfbacks

4:14 - Q3: NRL Vloggers

5:26 - Q4: Brisbane Ethic

6:47 - Q5: Galvin Coverage

7:51 - Q6: Journo Phrases

9:07 - Q7: Bulldogs' Best Players

9:59 - Q8: Daley vs The Media

10:57 - Q9: McLean's Future

11:49 - Q10: Why Was Burton On For NSW

12:21 - Q11: Square Up Penalty

13:35 - Q12: Klein and the Bunker

14:54 - Q13: Seibold Best Paid Coach

15:59 - Q14: RLPA Power vs NRL

17:10 - Q15: Playing in Quarters

17:42 - Q16: Integrity vs Entertainment

19:08 - Q17: More Camera Angles in Streaming

19:48 - Q18: Slater Immortal

21:02 - Q19: Bulldogs Shoulder Pads

26:01 - Q20: Send Off Double Standard

26:34 - Q21: How Could Ponga Have Avoided The Send Off

27:01 - Q22: PNG Weather

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Phil Gould and Mal Meninga clash over the future direction of the game as pressure builds around the NRL’s next broadcast deal.

We break down the TV rights battle, the power players involved and what it could mean for clubs, fans and the future of rugby league. #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Intro

02:11 - Media Wars

08:45 - Meninga Misstep

12:31 - Player Movement

16:04 - State of the Game

21:03 - Round 14 Preview

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Paul Crawley returns again as we talk about today's NRL headlines.

The curtain comes down on one of rugby league’s most iconic venues as the Sharks and Dragons prepare for a historic local derby.

Plus Bulldogs sledging controversy, the Broncos’ season hanging by a thread, Queensland’s remaining hopes and fresh concerns over Mitchell Moses. #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Intro

01:10 - Bulldogs Sledging

08:29 - Broncos on Life Support

12:13 - QLD’s Last Hopes

16:13 - Moses’ Plagues

22:47 - Sharks vs Dragons

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Kieran Foran has Manly playing with confidence again, raising the question of whether the interim tag should already be removed.

Plus Reece Walsh’s form slump, Laurie Daley’s biggest Origin selection gamble, the Knights’ remarkable rise and how Ethan Strange almost became a Rooster. #NRL #rugbyleague

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00:00 - Intro

00:20 - Foran Locked In

05:26 - Walsh Slump

12:08 - Coach of the Year

18:08 - Strange vs Moses

22:56 - Strange Roots

27:31 - Rabbitohs Bounce Back

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