Billy Slater explains why clubs should receive salary-cap concessions for developing and retaining their own players as the NRL prepares to expand. Billy and Peter Psaltis also assess Brisbane’s unlikely finals charge, the growing pressure on the Wests Tigers, Canterbury’s selection dilemma, the Warriors’ premiership credentials and the Dolphins’ emphatic response. Plus, Billy reflects on Will Warbrick’s heartbreaking injury and previews the pivotal Round 21 clashes. 00:00 Billy’s plan to reward player development00:10 Introduction00:45 The race to the NRL finals01:10 Can Canberra overcome Hudson Young’s injury?05:15 Brisbane’s unlikely finals charge09:25 Will Warbrick’s heartbreaking injury12:05 Controversial calls in Storm v Roosters15:05 The congested battle for the top eight16:55 Are the Warriors genuine premiership contenders?20:05 Canterbury’s selection dilemma23:20 Can Benji Marshall salvage the Tigers’ season?26:25 The problem with Luai’s stopgap season28:30 Is the NRL expanding too quickly?29:40 Billy’s plan to grow the player pool31:55 Should clubs be rewarded for developing talent?35:05 How expansion could dilute the competition36:00 Oly Pascoe and the improving Titans38:10 Who should coach the Dragons?39:35 Are the Sharks flying under the radar?41:05 The Dolphins’ remarkable response42:45 Round 21 preview44:00 Final thoughtsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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