With four preliminary final spots on the line, Gus and Mat Thompson preview Roosters v Sharks and Warriors v Knights.

Can the Roosters bounce back from their bruising clash with Penrith, and will Kalyn Ponga inspire Newcastle to an upset in Auckland?

Gus reveals the two key inclusions that could swing his Warriors tip, assesses the Dolphins’ premiership chances and discusses Nathan Cleary’s fitness.

Plus, a look inside Canterbury’s end-of-season review and another chapter in the infamous skunk story.

00:00 Welcome: finals week two
01:22 Wests Tigers’ NRLW turnaround
02:51 Ranking the opening weekend of finals
04:40 Gus: let the game breathe
13:25 Can the Dolphins win the premiership?
14:34 Herbie Farnworth and the Hammer’s strike power
18:42 Will finals fatigue hurt the Roosters?
20:02 Nathan Cleary’s injury concerns
22:24 The science behind the skunk story
23:39 Yes or No: Millie Elliott and Corban Baxter’s legacy
25:45 Kalyn Ponga’s brilliance and leadership
33:29 Are finals tickets too expensive?
39:03 Ask Gus: which teams will regret their season?
42:22 Inside the Bulldogs’ end-of-season review
52:10 Gus shares his data and graphs
56:13 Six Tackles Trivia
58:45 NRLW finals and NRL preview
59:36 Roosters v Sharks
1:03:22 Warriors v Knights
1:10:07 Potential preliminary final matchups
1:10:23 Weekend coverage and farewell

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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 teams
03:22 Newcastle’s fearless finals approach
05:33 Dane Gagai’s leadership
07:38 Kalyn Ponga hits top form
10:31 Justin Holbrook transforms Newcastle
11:44 Where South Sydney fell short
13:23 Will Cody Walker play on?
15:00 What Latrell Mitchell needs this pre-season
18:57 Dolphins defeat the Warriors
21:46 Breaking down the Dolphins’ spectacular try
25:25 Kurt Donoghoe steps up
28:33 Kurt Donoghoe’s remarkable journey
29:51 Why the Dolphins can reach the grand final
32:17 Braydon Trindall’s courageous performance
34:06 Can Cronulla lift against the Roosters?
36:20 Where the Cowboys go next
39:08 Panthers and Roosters deliver a finals classic
39:58 Mark Nawaqanitawase’s extraordinary performance
42:51 Nathan Cleary’s sin-bin
44:54 The Roosters’ costly penalty decision
46:35 Nathan Cleary’s foot injury
49:00 Roosters v Sharks preview
52:56 Billy tips the winner
54:18 Warriors v Knights preview
56:29 Newcastle’s experienced leaders
58:41 Could Jett Cleary be called upon?
01:00:40 Billy and Salty make their finals selections
01:01:54 Salty tips Newcastle
01:02:22 Billy predicts a Knights upset

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Gus and Mathew Thompson revisit rugby league’s wild old end-of-season trips before Darrell “The Big Marn” Brohman joins them to tell the unforgettable story of Peter Kelly’s encounter with a skunk.

Plus, Gus delivers his verdict on the NRL finals, assesses the strengths and weaknesses of every leading contender and reveals why Penrith remain the team to beat.

00:00 NRL finals have arrived
01:19 Mad Monday then and now
03:47 The Bulldogs’ legendary overseas trips
06:06 Gus’s life lesson - don’t wrestle with a skunk
10:40 Rugby league rallies around Jai Arrow
13:19 Darrell Brohman joins the show
14:10 Darrell tells the full skunk story
18:02 Memories from the Bulldogs’ trip
20:30 One final warning about skunks
21:14 Yes or No - Canberra’s exciting future
24:49 Should finals be played at suburban grounds?
31:03 Isaah Yeo’s remarkable recovery
33:38 Assessing the NRL finals contenders
34:14 Penrith Panthers - strength, weakness and X-factor
42:34 New Zealand Warriors - strength, weakness and X-factor
48:03 Dolphins - strength, weakness and X-factor
56:04 Sydney Roosters - strength, weakness and X-factor
01:01:34 Can a bottom-four team win the premiership?
01:02:02 Six Tackles Trivia
01:05:59 NRLW Round 11
01:06:34 Rabbitohs v Knights
01:09:13 Warriors v Dolphins
01:11:31 Sharks v Cowboys
01:16:28 Panthers v Roosters
01:18:04 Gus predicts the finals
01:19:16 The infamous “Sic ’em, Rex” commercial
01:20:45 Gus’s final life lessons

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Billy Slater and Peter Psaltis preview every game from the opening week of the 2026 NRL finals.

Billy explains why Penrith remain the competition’s hardest team to beat, why the Roosters cannot be written off, how the Dolphins could silence Auckland and which players could decide the elimination final between the Sharks and Cowboys.

The pair also reflect on Jai Arrow’s inspiring courage, Melbourne’s response to a difficult season and Darius Boyd’s appointment as Queensland coach before revealing their tips for all four finals.

00:00 Finals have arrived
00:50 Penrith claim the minor premiership
02:27 How to beat the Panthers
04:05 Penrith’s extraordinary depth
05:32 Liam Martin sets the standard
06:48 Jai Arrow’s inspiring courage
12:40 Are South Sydney vulnerable?
13:52 Latrell Mitchell sends a finals warning
16:16 Can Rround 27 form be trusted?
19:32 Sharks enter the finals without momentum
22:29 Melbourne’s season of adversity
25:09 Sua Fa’alogo’s breakout season
26:44 Why young players need time
28:59 Will Tyrell Sloan return to the NRL?
30:59 Canberra’s exciting young talent
32:19 Cowboys searching for form
34:03 Darius Boyd becomes Queensland coach
38:32 Rabbitohs v Knights preview
41:53 Warriors v Dolphins preview
48:10 Sharks v Cowboys preview
52:42 Panthers v Roosters preview
54:34 Why Victor Radley is crucial
57:14 Dylan Edwards v James Tedesco
59:30 Billy tips Panthers v Roosters
01:01:27 Penrith’s production line
01:03:26 Billy and Salty tip every final

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Phil Gould and Mathew Thompson break down the final round of the NRL regular season as the Warriors and Panthers battle for the minor premiership.

Gus explains why Lachlan Galvin’s rapid rise is unlike anything he has seen from a young half, assesses the legacies of Adam Reynolds, Payne Haas, Josh Papalii and Jarome Luai, and names his team of the year.

The pair also revisit their preseason predictions, examine whether Cronulla can recover in time for the finals and preview every Round 27 match.

00:00 Round 27 and the minor premiership race
01:06 Bulldogs finish the season with promise
03:06 Lachlan Galvin’s remarkable season
03:26 Why young halfbacks need development time
07:19 Galvin’s extraordinary leap into the NRL
09:45 When halfbacks reach their prime
10:48 Adam Reynolds’ Brisbane legacy
13:11 Payne Haas prepares to leave Brisbane
17:05 Josh Papalii’s Canberra legacy
19:28 Jarome Luai’s complicated Tigers legacy
22:25 PNG and the changing player market
25:06 Can the Tigers replace Luai?
27:39 Six Tackles team of the year
41:46 Revisiting Gus’ preseason predictions
44:24 Can Cronulla recover before the finals?
48:48 The danger of resting players
51:03 Six Tackles trivia
53:01 NRLW news and Round 27 preview
54:27 Titans v Dolphins
57:21 Rabbitohs v Roosters and Jai Arrow’s milestone
01:00:58 Warriors v Sea Eagles
01:02:51 Cowboys v Raiders
01:03:31 Sharks v Storm
01:05:04 Dragons v Eels
01:06:31 Panthers v Tigers
01:08:24 The selection debate turns to golf
01:09:04 Gus’ Bob Fulton golf-cart story

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With one round remaining before the NRL Finals, Billy Slater and Peter Psaltis examine the huge decision facing every top-eight coach: rest the stars or build momentum?

Billy explains why the call could make or break a premiership campaign and assesses the Panthers, Roosters, Rabbitohs, Cowboys, Warriors and Sharks heading into September.

Billy also reflects on the emotional scenes surrounding Jai Arrow and Sam Walker’s devastating injury, Jet Cleary’s impressive debut and the controversial Tigers obstruction decision.

Plus, could the NRL eventually adopt the AFL’s wildcard format, and did the experimental kick-off rule offer enough to survive?

00:00 One round until the NRL Finals
00:30 The massive decision facing top-eight coaches
04:24 There is nowhere to hide in September
06:16 The emotional tribute to Jai Arrow
10:38 Latrell Mitchell returns for South Sydney
14:40 The battle for a home elimination final
16:46 Should the NRL introduce wildcard finals?
18:47 Sam Walker’s devastating injury
21:38 How the Roosters can replace Sam Walker
23:59 The impossible decisions facing coaches
25:22 Jacob Saifiti’s send-off
27:18 Jett Cleary impresses on debut
28:32 How the Warriors overcame adversity
30:01 Mitch Barnett’s outstanding season
32:18 The Sunday afternoon upset curse
35:22 The controversial Tigers no-try
37:18 Can the Cowboys find their best football?
39:37 Verdict on the experimental kick-off rule
43:25 Melbourne’s exciting young winger
45:26 Sharks face a dangerous Storm side
46:42 The biggest games of Round 27
47:37 Finals preview

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Andrew Johns and Ruan Sims are back for another week on Immortal Behaviour. The pair preview the do-or-die clash between the Sydney Roosters and Dolphins and what implications the outcome will have on the rest of the competition. Red Hill on red alert, why won’t the Broncos let Adam Reynolds have his fairytale ending? Plus, Joey believes the Storm will bounce back into the top 8 in 2027, but worries for the Eels going forward. Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9

0:00 Biggest episode yet
0:27 Storm decimated by injuries
1:30 Storm's injuries 
2:19 Melbourne's new X-Factor
2:41 Sky's the limit for Cooper Clarke
3:18 Where do the Storm finish in 2027?
4:12 Will we see Eli Katoa again?
4:27 Thursday Night Footy preview
5:47 What to make of the Eels 2027 season?
6:35 Moses + Luai combination
7:05 Ronald Volkman the long term five-eight?
7:41 Eels' depth to be tested
8:34 Apa Twidle's potential
9:10 Will the Eels make the eight in 2027?
9:48 Sunday Arvo Footy preview
11:07 Roosters v Dolphins implications
12:42 Roosters at risk of dropping out?
13:27 Top 4 shake up
14:16 Do the Dolphins have any weaknesses?
15:28 Joey's huge call on the Roosters' season
15:56 Win over Panthers hurt Roosters?
16:12 Roosters weaknesses Dolphins can exploit
17:01 Book of feuds small preview
17:39 Toia v Farnworth - Who has the edge?
19:06 Red Hill on red alert
19:27 Should Reyno be allowed to play?
20:44 What would Joey change at the Broncos?
22:14 Madge on the out?
22:49 Wahs primed for Finals run
24:44 Friday Night Footy preview
26:46 NRLW Match of the Round preview
29:33 Sunday Arvo Footy tips
31:20 Joey's headline moment...

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