Six teams remain in the race for the NRL premiership. Billy Slater reviews every result from the opening week of the finals, including Newcastle’s fearless performance, the Dolphins’ breakthrough victory and Penrith’s epic battle with the Roosters. Billy also previews this weekend’s elimination finals and explains why something is drawing him towards another Knights upset. 00:00 NRL finals are down to six teams03:22 Newcastle’s fearless finals approach05:33 Dane Gagai’s leadership07:38 Kalyn Ponga hits top form10:31 Justin Holbrook transforms Newcastle11:44 Where South Sydney fell short13:23 Will Cody Walker play on?15:00 What Latrell Mitchell needs this pre-season18:57 Dolphins defeat the Warriors21:46 Breaking down the Dolphins’ spectacular try25:25 Kurt Donoghoe steps up28:33 Kurt Donoghoe’s remarkable journey29:51 Why the Dolphins can reach the grand final32:17 Braydon Trindall’s courageous performance34:06 Can Cronulla lift against the Roosters?36:20 Where the Cowboys go next39:08 Panthers and Roosters deliver a finals classic39:58 Mark Nawaqanitawase’s extraordinary performance42:51 Nathan Cleary’s sin-bin44:54 The Roosters’ costly penalty decision46:35 Nathan Cleary’s foot injury49:00 Roosters v Sharks preview52:56 Billy tips the winner54:18 Warriors v Knights preview56:29 Newcastle’s experienced leaders58:41 Could Jett Cleary be called upon?01:00:40 Billy and Salty make their finals selections01:01:54 Salty tips Newcastle01:02:22 Billy predicts a Knights upsetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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