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The Consistency Debate

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Will it ever happen in the NRL? Brent Read, Tyson Jackson and Pamela Whaley discuss a round of upsets including some big news at the Roosters, whether...

State of Discontent

27 Jun 2024

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Resident Queenslander Brent Read is forced to deal with Michael Carayannis and David Riccio as the trio dissect Origin II. They discuss a big name w...

Tigers Roar, Eels Slide as Origin Heats Up

24 Jun 2024

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The crew get to the bottom of all the speculation surrounding gun rookie Lachlan Galvin at the Tigers, as Brent Read, Pamela Whaley and Fatima Kdouh d...

The NRL Player Frenzy

20 Jun 2024

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Michael Carayannis, Brent Read and David Riccio take a look at all the player movement at the Dragons, South Sydney and the Tigers. Riccio talks about...

Latrell Back as Blues Swing Changes

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With the teams named for State of Origin game two, it’s mate against mate with Brent Read and Tyson Jackson at the desk. They debate Latrell Mitchel...

Mid-Season Review

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Buzz Rothfield is back and is joined by Michael Carayannis and David Riccio as the trio hand out their mid-season wards. They look at expansion, the R...

Tigers Trauma

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brent Read, Matt Encarnacion and Pamela Whaley explain the latest drama at the Tigers, and discuss when the club might see some blue sky. They take a...

State of Origin Wash Up

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Carayannis, David Riccio and Brent Read breakdown Origin I, the Joseph Suaalii send-off and what changes NSW can make for game two. They take ...

Blues High Drama as Madge Sends SOS

03 Jun 2024

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James Tedesco has gone from being sensationally axed as NSW skipper and fullback to Blues saviour after Dylan Edwards was ruled out with injury. Brent...

State of Play

30 May 2024

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Resident Queenslander Brent Read breaks down Origin with Michael Carayannis and David Riccio. The trio go through the latest drama with the Maroons a...

Origin Selection Fallout

27 May 2024

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Brent Read, Russell Jackson and Tyson Jackson look at the Blues and Maroons teams for Origin I. Selection surprises, snubs and who got it right. They ...

Coaching Chaos

23 May 2024

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Michael Carayannis, Brent Read and David Riccio break down the coaching situation at Parramatta. They debate the merits on who should lead the side in...

Magic Round Recap

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pamela Whaley joins Russell Jackson and Jason Hosken to break down the fallout from the NRL's showpiece weekend. They look at the Eels' struggles, are...

A Bit of Magic

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Carayannis, Brent Read and David Riccio unpack a week of big news in the NRL. They speak about Ricky Stuart's new deal, Wayne Bennett’s impe...

Injury crisis, Title contenders v pretenders

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Superstars Nathan Cleary and Tom Trbojevic join the NRL's burgeoning casualty ward and it has big ramifications for the NSW Blues. Brent Read, Fatima ...

Transfer frenzy

09 May 2024

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Michael Carayannis hosts alongside Brent Read and David Riccio with the trio looking at the latest in the NRL transfer market. They explore why the Ee...

Trolls, injuries and NSW Blues selection

06 May 2024

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Did the criticism of referee Kasey Badger go too far? Brent Read, Fatima Kdouh and Pamela Whaley delve into the hottest topic of the round. The crew ...

NRL throws Gus under the bus

02 May 2024

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Mobbsy is back and immediately has to separate Buzz and Mick as they debate the NRL sanctioning Phil Gould over his fiery comments. They play the blam...

Coaches under the blowtorch

29 Apr 2024

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Is Jason Demetriou’s fate inevitable? Brent Read, Fatima Kdouh and Pam Whaley delve into what the South Sydney board decide this week? Brad Arthur’...

Dog day

25 Apr 2024

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The team of Michael Carayannis, Brent Read and Russell Jackson take a look at the off-field dramas at Canterbury and Cronulla. They discuss the Eels, ...

The Daily Telegraph NRL Podcast Presents- En Route To Paris

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The countdown to the Paris 2024 Olympics is underway. If you love your sport and want to dive into deeper conversations with athletes ahead of the Oly...

What's the matter Parramatta?

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Parramatta suffered a second half capitulation that has now put Brad Arthur's future squarely under the spotlight. Brent Read, Fatima Kdouh and Pamela...

Fishy business

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Buzz, Brent Read and Michael Carayannis explore the monster James Fisher-Harris news and what it means not only for the Panthers and the Warriors but ...

Stuart, Hasler join Jason Demetriou in firing line

15 Apr 2024

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A war of words has erupted between Ricky Stuart and Des Hasler but did either coach cross the line? Brent Read, Fatima Kdouh and Pamela Whaley also t...

Rabbit Stew

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Carayannis, Brent Read and David Riccio dissect all the goings on at South Sydney, the latest on Josh Schuster, the Warriors and who is in bet...

Who will save South Sydney?

08 Apr 2024

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Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou has 80 minutes to save his job as the club falls deeper into a crisis. Parramatta coach Brad Arthur's future will be u...

Buzz is back!

04 Apr 2024

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Phil Rothfield is off his deathbed and back to join Michael Carayannis and Brent Read. Readman and Buzz go head to head over the stadium policy and th...

Alex Mckinnon - 10 Years On..

31 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Former NRL star Alex McKinnon sits down with David Riccio and opens up about his divorce, meeting new people and how he'd someday like more children. ...

Leichhardt's grim warning

28 Mar 2024

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The new-look trio of Michael Carayannis, Brent Read and David Riccio discuss all things Wests Tigers with Readman saying Leichhardt is a potential dea...

Leichhardt and soul

25 Mar 2024

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The Benji Marshall era has begun, but will it be the end of an era at Leichhardt? Fatima, Readman and Mobbsy deliver the latest from Tiger Town, look ...

Subpar suburban grounds

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

NRL returns to iconic suburban venues in Round 3 and Readman isn't happy in an all-time rant. Brent, Mick and Mobbsy look at who needs a win most out ...

Ilias axed in Souths shake-up

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lachlan Ilias has paid the price for South Sydney's poor start to the season, with Brent Read telling Adam Mobbs and Fatima Kdouh the Rabbitohs' halfb...

Benji, Burton & Bunnies!

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Massive weekend of footy, massive amount of gibber. Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy look at the pressure on the Broncos and Souths, Benji Marshall's selection g...

Rosters and re-shuffles

11 Mar 2024

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Spencer Leniu learns his fate at the judiciary and Brent Read, Fatima Kdouh and Tyson Jackson weigh in on the hottest issue in the NRL at the moment. ...

Buzz: "I feel naked"

07 Mar 2024

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Buzz is back from Vegas and has all the inside gossip from inside the nightclub party hosted by rapper Ludacris. On the back of James Tedesco's perfor...

Las Vegas hangover

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

All the fallout from the historic season opener. Spencer Leniu's alleged racial slur towards Ezra Mam, who starred and who struggled in Las Vegas, inj...

We're In Vegas Baby

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The podcast has gone global, as Buzz Rothfield, Brent Read and David Riccio come to you live from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, where the build up c...

Maika Siv-oh no!

26 Feb 2024

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Maika Sivo is facing a big ban for his even bigger hit on AJ Brimson. Adam Mobbs, Pamela Whaley and Fatima Kdouh look at the Eels' backline options as...

Apologies to the following people..

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a loose episode as Buzz tells Mick and Mobbsy he's taking "his" podcast to Vegas, where Anthony Seibold and Jason Demetriou are already trading l...

Week 1 trial takeaways

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Big suspensions, worrying injuries and some performances that leave us with more questions than answers. Mobbsy, Russ and Fatima break down the talkin...

Trials and errors

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Footy is back with the first official week of trials. Mick, Mobbsy and Russ look at the big talking points from the games. The boys break down the new...

Brooksvale era begins

12 Feb 2024

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Back by popular demand, Brent Read returns alongside Adam Mobbs and Fatima Kdouh to break down the trial action from the weekend. From Luke Brooks and...

Buzz is back!

08 Feb 2024

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Fresh from his summer sojourn, Phil Rothfield returns to continue "lifting the brand" of Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs. The boys talk Tom Burgess ...

And the coaches survey says...

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The results are in and Mobbsy, Russ and podcast debutant/journalist/rugby league prodigy Tyson Jackson are ready to break down the results from our an...

Road to kick off

01 Feb 2024

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Michael Carayannis, Brent Read and Russell Jackson are back. The boys talk about what they got up to during the summer break and look at the biggest h...

Fearless 2024 predictions

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Carayannis and Brent Read are joined by Matt Encarnacion as they take a look into their crystal ball to make 2024 predictions. Who will win th...

Can the Tigers change their stripes?

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What do the sweeping boardroom changes mean for the Wests Tigers? Mobbsy, Russ and Matt break down the importance of Shane Richardson's role, how it w...

Roosters' revenge with rugby raid

07 Dec 2023

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The Sydney Roosters have signed Mark Nawaqanitawase from the Wallabies, but is he a good enough replacement for Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii? Readman, Dave ...

"If they don't win the comp next season..."

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

By popular demand, Russell Jackson jumps into the hot seat with Readman and Mobbsy for the latest player movement news, Jarome Luai's meetings with th...

Up yours, Mickey Mouse!

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Big episode as Readie reveals his beef with Disneyland. Meanwhile, the Tigers will be the happiest place on Earth if they land Jarome Luai. Dave and M...

Latrell's revelation & secret Bulldogs business

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Latrell Mitchell dropped a bomb when he declared he "wasn't looked after the way I should've been" with his Origin injury, and opened up on the toll h...

International flavour

09 Nov 2023

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Michael Carayannis and Brent Read are joined by Matt Encarnacion to discuss all things international rugby league. They talk about James Tedesco's fu...

Cleary-Fowler romance & randy shandies

02 Nov 2023

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It's full-on NRL off-season with the latest on Nathan Cleary and Mary Fowler's budding long-distance romance. Readman, Mick and Mobbsy also discuss Ja...

Transfer market & hidden agendas

26 Oct 2023

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The futures of Josh Addo-Carr and Ryan Papenhuyzen have made headlines as Brent Read and Michael Carayannis join Adam Mobbs to reveal what's behind t...

Dragon down the Red-V

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

St George Illawarra are reeling from news Junior Amone has been found guilty of assault and Dave, Readie and Mobbsy look at the Dragons' options to re...

Madge Magic

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 David Riccio breaks the news that Michael Maguire will be the next NSW coach. He joins Michael Carayannis and Brent Read to react to Maguire's impen...

May the fourth (title) be with you

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brent Read is a late call-up - and literally late for the podcast - as he, Mick and Mobbsy give their verdict on Sunday night's NRL decider. They look...

Dally M for mayhem!

28 Sep 2023

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Buzz tells all on his awkward Dally M run-in as Mick and Mobbsy reveal what happened off camera at rugby league's night of nights. Mick has a surprise...

It's the grand final countdown

25 Sep 2023

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And then there were two. Fatima, Crawls and Mobbsy look at the Panthers-Broncos clash, the battle between Nathan Cleary and Adam Reynolds, Penrith's s...

Punt the tragic Dragon?

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Hunt has sparked more anger with his latest Dragons comments, Mick and Buzz reveal what went on behind the scenes at their Wests Tigers lunch, we ...

Can anyone stop the Penrith Panthers juggernaut?

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's preliminary finals time and the best four teams in 2023 will battle it out this weekend for a spot in the grand final. Already, the Panthers have...

Porcupine meatballs-up

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The porcupine meatball saga drags into its second week as we serve up a finals preview. MC, Buzz and Mobbsy talk Val Holmes' sanction, break some sign...

Reality bites Wighton

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Wighton's alleged bite, the cliffhanger Raiders-Knights game, the dominance of the Broncos and Panthers, the Roosters' bravery and Penrith's soci...

Buzz breaks his silence on James Graham!

07 Sep 2023

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Big episode as Buzz addresses his NRL360 debate with James Graham over the Bulldogs. Buzz, MC and Mobbsy discuss anonymous player sources and the fall...

You can't play a final in a construction zone!

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Their season is over but Souths are still creating headlines thanks to the war of words between Braith Anasta and Craig Coleman over criticism of Lach...

Dogs at War

31 Aug 2023

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Buzz and MC are joined by Brent Read to dissect all the issues going on at Canterbury. They go in-depth into the situation at Belmore. The boys touch ...

Lights, camera, Ricky's f-bomb reaction!

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Between Ricky Stuart's f-bomb at a cameraman, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves' brain explosion, the Soni Luke bum poke and Kalyn Ponga's injury, there's not m...

Back to the Souths' press conference...

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the serious end of the season, but someone forgot to tell the guys. Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy manage to cover South Sydney's implosion, the touch-and...

Tigers' PR fail

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have the Wests Tigers' finally hit rock bottom? Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy discuss Tim Sheens' impending departure, Benji Marshall's quickfire ascent to t...

Hip drops, flops and big statements

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A hip-drop tackle is it season over for Jackson Hastings? What does it mean for the Knights? The Raiders and Eels are in freefall as the fight to stay...

The bad blood we didn't know existed

10 Aug 2023

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As Taylor Swift says, 'now we've got bad blood'. The Sea Eagles and Tigers feud continues amid personnel changes and questions around Manly's salary c...

Ref sprays, slaps and sin bins

07 Aug 2023

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Jack Wighton in hot water for questioning a referee's integrity, Zac Lomax escaping sanction for a head slam, Marata Niukore's sin-bin slap and Kenne...

Mick's feud with an Origin star

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A combative episode with Adam Mobbs, Michael Carayannis and Phil Rothfield as Buzz rules out one NRL heavyweight's premiership hopes, declaring "I jus...

Valentine Holmes wrecker!

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Cowboys' top-eight chances have copped a significant blow as Fatima Kdouh reveals the breaking news around Valentine Holmes' high-tackle charge. S...

Signing sprees and finals fights

27 Jul 2023

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Roster shake-up at the Bulldogs, potential movement at the Dragons with halfback Jayden Sullivan touring the Wests Tigers facilities as the Red V clos...

Top-eight race blown wide open

24 Jul 2023

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Round 21 of the NRL season is complete and Adam Mobbs, Fatima Kdouh and Russell Jackson dive into the major talking points. The finals race just got i...

Lights, camera, action!

20 Jul 2023

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The podcast has gone big time, new studio, fresh format, same gibber! Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy talk about the latest hall of fame inductees George Piggin...

Tigers' crisis talks

17 Jul 2023

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It's been a massive weekend as Crawls, Fatima and Mobbsy look at the Warriors, Knights and under-strength Panthers' performances. Meanwhile, they disc...

Bradman is Best

13 Jul 2023

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Buzz and Readman go at it over Bradman Best's selection and Buzz's call for Brad Fittler to stand-down as coach. The pair are joined by Michael Caraya...

Does Dogs deal pass the pub test?

10 Jul 2023

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Does Tino Fa'asuamaleaui's mega Bulldogs deal pass the pub test? Paul Crawley and Fatima Kdouh breakdown the ramifications for club's without super ri...

Week of Feuds

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While the NRL and RLPA go to war it is Phil Rothfield and Brent Read who have engaged in their own public battles this week. The pair join Michael Car...

Origin Game 3 Teams Announced

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The State Of Origin game 3 2023 teams have been announced, there were some blowout scores over the weekend. Plus what does the run home to the finals ...

Benji, Broncos and F-bombs!

29 Jun 2023

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Big week on and off the field as Mick reveals Benji Marshall breaks his silence on the Tigers' saga. Mick, Buzz and Mobbsy also talk  Reece Walsh's c...

Breaking Ben Hunt, Reece Walsh news

26 Jun 2023

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The Dragons have rejected Ben Hunt's request for a release from his contract, while Reece Walsh has been referred straight to the judiciary for allege...

Chill, we've got work in the morning

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jarome Luai's inflammatory Instagram post, Tom Trbojevic's injury, Damien Cook's bizarre move to the centres, contentious referee calls, and the futur...

Unhappy Hunting Ground

19 Jun 2023

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Ben Hunt's bombshell request for a release from the Dragons will have massive ramifications for the Red V. Crawls, Fatima and Mobbsy look at the fallo...

80% gibber, 20% footy

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Buzz is back and Readman makes a cameo as Mick and Mobbsy look at how quickly Shane Flanagan can turn around the Dragons. They look at the chaos cause...

Buzz off, Read's the man

08 Jun 2023

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With Buzz on hiatus, Mobbsy tags in Brent Read to go toe to toe with Mick Carayannis. They discuss Parramatta's predicament and how they replace Dylan...

Cleary injury fallout, Parramatta star in hot water

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the news hot off the press on Monday morning, Fatima Kdouh and Paul Crawley dissect the fallout for the Blues after halfback Nathan Cleary was ru...

I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NSW are still standing, but only just. Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy look at where the Blues lost Origin I, their line-ups and bench rotation, what happene...

Origin drama: Latrell is out!

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fatima Kdouh, Paul Crawley and Adam Mobbs look at how Latrell Mitchell's injury has rocked NSW ahead of Origin I, what Stephen Crichton brings and if ...

The Punch That Changed The Game Forever

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the 10th anniversary of the Origin fight between Paul Gallen and Nate Myles that triggered a seismic shift in rugby league. The punch was banned ...

Tina Turner: Simply The Best

25 May 2023

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Buzz tells Mick and Mobbsy about the time he met Tina Turner as they reminisce about her impact on rugby league, the legendary ad campaigns and enduri...

Breaking! Origin selection shocks

22 May 2023

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The Origin teams for game one are in and there are plenty of surprises. Paul Crawley and Adam Mobbs look at the Blues blooding Tevita Pangai Jr and Hu...

Buzz is all 'Ryled' up

18 May 2023

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Jason Ryles is firming as Dragons coach. Buzz is firming for owing a dinner on the appointment, but where does it leave St George Illawarra? Buzz, Mic...

Have the Rooster's lost their crow ?

15 May 2023

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Craig Bellamy has made a huge call on his future at the Storm and it could have a direct impact on the under siege Dragons. But Anthony Griffin isn't ...

Stop Dragon us down

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Buzz is back from Covid and has made a bold call about Jason Ryles' coaching future. Mick's home from Magic Round with the latest from St George Illaw...

The best and the worst from Magic Round.

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did the Parramatta Eels underestimate the importance of hooker Reed Mahoney to their premiership campaign? Paul Crawley and Fatima Kdouh look at Parra...

Don't you know it's Magic?

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's Christmas for rugby league fans. Paul Crawley, Adam Mobbs and Russell Jackson look at whether the Tigers can continue the Dragons' tragic Magic R...

Ref rage, debuts and drama

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wrapping up a cracking weekend of footy, Adam Mobbs and Paul Crawley debate Josh Reynolds' rant at referee Grant Atkins amid the Bulldogs' win over th...