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Should the NRL scrap grand‑final entertainment after Tones and I pulled out?
G'day and welcome to Kenti Primetime. We're back again with the great Paul Kent. Thanks, Woz. And the great
Paul Crawley.
Good to see you again, mate. Mate, we're going to have a little bit of fun at the top. We want to talk about the entertainment issue with the NRL. Tones and I have pulled the plug. What do you think, Krolls?
Mate, I honestly didn't know who Tones and I was. The first thing I said when they told me at 360 the other night that she'd pulled out, I said, what does he sing?
And I wasn't being rude. I just didn't know. No, I didn't know that, mate. I actually went on and listened to the song that... went number one in 30 countries around the world. And it sounded like someone ran over
a cat's tail. It didn't
really,
30 countries around the
world. Mate, it did. Anyway, look,
a little bit of
misinformation seems to come out of that because the NRL came out and said, oh, no, she wouldn't sing a song that we wanted her to sing, that number one song, so we weren't going to put up with that. She's come out and said, look, I told them no because she's performing at Macklemore or something the same weekend. So there's a bit of bullshit going around about it. Who knows? But do you know what the end result is? Flanders has come out this week and said, we don't need entertainment. This is the end of entertainment at the NRL Grand Final. They can't go back on their word next year. Unless it's an absolute dump. Did he actually say that? Yeah. Yeah, I think it was said not as a definitive statement. I think it was more said in passing, but it was said, which is going to be interesting.
And I actually think it could be a game changer because it might get the grand final back to what it's about, which is all about the game. And like I said on Blitz this week, have you ever walked away from Grand Final Entertainment just thinking, oh, wow, that was just
the best? Mate, I haven't, right? But I'm a purist. I love the footy like you. But I know that a lot of younger people and a lot of people that maybe aren't rusted on fans do enjoy it. You know, it all makes the theatre. Like when we were young fellas, Kenny, I think the first year we started working, in the Sydney Rugby League, that was Tina's first year, simply the best.
I think it was 93.
93, yeah. And so when you think back of the really great campaigns, it is worthwhile. And when you watch the Super Bowl and that sort of stuff, it's, it does stay in your mind. So I kind of think it may not be for all, but I certainly think it adds to the game. That doesn't mean you can't go back and have the sprints and all that. Yeah, well. The sprints. But you know what? I read in the sprint. The other day, he showed
you. The Jersey Flags? He did, he did, yeah. How'd you go? No good. So you were the Parramatta representative, were you? I was. Was that 93? No, it
was a relay. What year? Oh, a relay, yeah,
that's right. A relay, right.
Or earlier, 89. Or
earlier, 89. Who were the other blokes? Simon Suley was, we only had, one of our blokes didn't turn up. So we had to run, Simon Suley had to run twice, Paul Bugger. He ran first and fourth. And I think I was second. Do you remember if anyone of note beat you? Yeah, yeah, David Riola. Did he? And he could run, mate. He could run. He's now a manager. It doesn't look like he can run anymore. But I tell you what, when he got going, he could motor Riola. Here's my problem with it, boys. The problem with getting rid of the entertainment is the NRL is trying to appeal to a broader market, right? So that's the paradox in this because Vellani's at the racing. It's all about getting young people there. So he's all about getting young people and let's awaken racing to a new generation.
And that's what you would assume the entertainment is for the rugby league game. Absolutely. And whether you like the entertainer or not. You know, Tones and I is not about entertaining us. No. It's about trying to bring other people to the game who wouldn't necessarily go to watch the game. For example, I'll give you a quick example, right? My daughters follow the NFL because Taylor Swift is going out with one of
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
Should the NRL scrap grand‑final entertainment after Tones and I pulled out?
0:01–8:51
2
Where is the best location for the NRL’s 20th team – Christchurch, Ipswich or PNG?
8:51–19:25
3
Which clubs currently have genuine premiership windows – Roosters, Panthers, Sharks, Rabbitohs or Knights?
19:25–30:01
4
Which clubs are likely to improve their squads for next season?
30:01–40:48
5
How will the Cowboys manage Drinkwater’s contract and maintain roster balance?
40:48–48:32
6
What does the future look like for Parramatta with Moses and Luai?
48:32–55:36
7
Are the Titans finally building a competitive premiership window?
55:36–1:01:55
8
What are the plans for Latrell Mitchell, Cody Walker and Wayne Bennett at South Sydney?
1:01:55–1:04:46
Speakers
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