100% Footy

Three rounds remain and the race to the finals is heating up.

Phil Gould and Mat Thompson break down Brisbane’s dramatic fall from defending premiers, why Gus still has Penrith as his premiership favourite, and whether Souths can genuinely threaten the top sides.

Plus, Gus gives a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at what an NRL training week actually involves, and whether conferences, trade windows and a revamped Origin period could work in a 20-team competition.

They also preview Round 25, revisit one of Brad Fittler’s great finals performances and remember some extraordinary goal-kicking displays from Hazem El Masri and a teenage Nathan Cleary.

00:00 - Welcome & the Logies

02:27 - The Premiership Race Takes Shape

03:35 - Can the Sharks Recover Without Braydon Trindall?

06:17 - What Is Going On With the Cowboys?

08:48 - Bulldogs' Missed Opportunity Against Souths

09:56 - Are South Sydney a Genuine Premiership Threat?

13:12 - Will Cody Walker Play On?

14:28 - Tedesco's Kangaroos Chances

15:30 - What's Broken at the Broncos?

20:07 - The Pressure of the NRL Media

22:43 - Why Gus Still Believes in Penrith

29:08 - Are Penrith in a Mini Pre-Season?

30:17 - Inside the Week of an NRL Team

33:02 - How NRL Players Spend Their Training Week

36:17 - Travel, Captain's Runs & Game-Day Preparation

38:06 - How Short Turnarounds Change an NRL Week

40:21 - Team List Tuesday & the Six-Man Bench

42:26 - Are Five-Day Turnarounds a Disadvantage?

44:29 - What Fans Don't See About NRL Players

47:24 - Could Conferences Work in the NRL?

49:17 - Does the NRL Need a Trade Window?

51:31 - Gus' Vision for Rugby League's Future

53:38 - Should Origin Be Played in Consecutive Weeks?

55:27 - Gus' Fan Mail

56:38 - Gus Discovers Amazon

58:10 - Six Tackles Trivia: Fittler's Famous Comeback

1:02:20 - Hazem El Masri's Incredible Goal-Kicking

1:05:45 - Teenage Nathan Cleary's 10 From 10

1:07:08 - Round 25 Preview & Gus' Tips

1:17:08 - A Special Panthers Reunion Coming?

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Billy Slater explains why he has decided to step down as Queensland State of Origin coach after five years in charge.

Billy reflects on his three series victories, the relationships he formed, the responsibility of representing Queensland and whether coaching could feature in his future. He also discusses the leading candidates to succeed him, including Cameron Smith and Johnathan Thurston.

Then, Billy and Peter Psaltis turn their attention to the NRL finals race: why the Warriors may be the competition’s best team, the alarming signs at Brisbane, the Cowboys’ costly loss, controversial bunker decisions, the Roosters’ premiership credentials and the Dolphins’ push for a top-four finish.

00:00 Welcome
00:23 Why Billy is stepping down as Queensland coach
02:10 Billy’s proudest achievement with Queensland
04:59 The call that brought Josh Papali'i back
06:16 Protecting what State of Origin represents
08:19 Who should coach Queensland next?
11:52 Could Billy coach again?
15:03 Billy’s all-in approach to life
16:57 Paul Vautin, Cameron Smith and the golf game
18:19 Cameron Smith and Johnathan Thurston as coaches
20:23 Are the Warriors the NRL’s best team?
23:43 How Andrew Webster transformed the Warriors
26:11 The Warriors’ returning players
27:16 Have the Broncos checked out?
29:48 Can Brisbane recover before the season ends?
31:02 The top-eight race opens up
33:42 The penalty that decided Cowboys–Eels
35:37 Stephen Crichton’s referee collision
39:18 Roosters edge the Panthers
41:42 Daly Cherry-Evans’ final NRL premiership push
44:29 Panthers face a dangerous Melbourne Storm
46:17 The Dolphins’ top-four opportunity
47:49 Why Kurt Donoghoe is so valuable
50:28 Dragons–Bulldogs preview
53:11 Closing thoughts

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Welcome back to Marlee and Me, storytelling beyond the scoreline.

Yaama I’m Marlee Silva and if you’re new here this is a sports podcast unlike the kind you’re used to. These are conversations that get to the heart of your favourite athletes.

This year, I’ve had the great pleasure of sitting down with so many of our NRL and NRLW athletes through my role with 100% Footy and other parts of our broadcast with Nine’s WWOS and over the next couple of weeks you’ll get to hear the raw extended version of these chats in compilation style episodes that focus on one club or one theme - today, it’s the Gold Coast Titans.

I sat down with three of their key figures before 2026 kicked off. With a brand new head coach, a newly committed captain and some up and coming superstars, the side was optimistic but realistic. 

Today you’ll hear from head coach Josh Hannay, Captain Tino Fa’asuamalaui and fullback, Keano Kini. And while they all share something different, the theme that is at the heart of the titans is clear as day, this is a club that is passionate about its community.

Thank you so much to Josh, Tino and Keano, for sharing parts of your story in this episode of Marlee and Me. Tune in next week as we hear from another group of players from a different club!

If you enjoyed the show make sure you hit subscribe wherever you’re listening, follow @marleeandmepod for more and I’ll catch you next week.

This episode of Marlee and Me was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal people, we pay our respects to elders past and present. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land. 

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The NRLW premiership race is wide open after Canberra handed Brisbane its first loss of the season, leaving the Roosters as the competition’s only unbeaten team.

Marlee Silva and Ruan Sims celebrate the opening week of Indigenous Round, reveal their standout players from Round 6 and answer listener questions about the Dragons and Broncos.

Plus, they preview every Round 7 matchup, including the blockbuster grand final rematch between Brisbane and the Roosters.

Who wins the rematch, and can anyone stop the Tricolours?

00:00 Welcome to NRLW Weekly
00:45 Indigenous Round begins
01:48 Ruan’s Round 6 standout players
03:51 Celebrating culture across the NRLW
07:08 Listener questions
07:43 What are the Dragons missing?
10:16 Should Broncos fans be worried?
12:52 Canberra’s stunning win over Brisbane
13:49 Why the NRLW isn’t a two-horse race
16:37 Round 7 preview
16:55 Titans vs Dragons
19:22 Eels vs Bulldogs
21:48 Broncos vs Roosters
26:38 Knights vs Raiders
28:44 Wests Tigers vs Warriors
31:56 Cowboys vs Sharks
34:55 Final thoughts and sign-off

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Welcome back to Marlee and Me, storytelling beyond the scoreline.

Marlee Silva is back for a 4th season of her powerful podcast that features some of Australia’s most beloved rugby league stars!

If you’re new here this is a sports podcast unlike the kind you’re used to. There’s no game analysis, we’re not worried about the highlight reel or the stats. These are conversations that get to the heart of your favourite athletes.

This year, Marlee’s new role with Nine’s 100% Footy, has seen her sit down with many more NRL and NRLW players, so for the back end of the 2026 footy season we’ll be dropping the raw extended version of these chats in a couple of mega episodes if you like it!

This episode is Part 2 of 2, pulling back the curtain on some of the stars of the Melbourne Storm. 

A few months ago, Marlee received a phone call from the Melbourne Storm informing her that they were gearing up for their first ever Mental Health focused game - they wanted to start a conversation, destigmatise talking about mental ill health and encourage their fans to check in with each other. 

So she headed down to Melbourne to sit down with the 3 players nominated as ambassadors for the inaugural ‘Tackling Tough Together’ game: Josh King, Will Warbrick and Alec McDonald.

What they shared is raw, honest and delivered with a passion for ensuring others—fans of the game or not—know they aren't alone and that help is out there.

If you are struggling or this conversation brings anything up for you, reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14, or for any mob seeking culturally safe support, 13 YARN is available too.

Tune in next week, as we hear more heart-led reflections from star players and their head coach, from the Gold Coast Titans. 

This episode of Marlee and Me was recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people, we pay our respects to their Elders past and present. As a proud Gamilaroi and Dunghutti woman, Marlee embodies the spirit of her people in every conversation, honouring their 60 thousand year long tradition of oral storytelling, for connection, understanding and empathy. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land. 

Follow @marleeandmepod on Instagram for more!

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Welcome back to Marlee and Me, storytelling beyond the scoreline.

Marlee Silva is back for a 4th season of her powerful podcast that features some of Australia’s most beloved rugby league stars!

If you’re new here this is a sports podcast unlike the kind you’re used to. There’s no game analysis, we’re not worried about the highlight reel or the stats. These are conversations that get to the heart of your favourite athletes.

This year, Marlee’s new role with Nine’s 100% Footy, has seen her sit down with many more NRL and NRLW players, so for the back end of the 2026 footy season we’ll be dropping the raw extended version of these chats in a couple of mega episodes if you like it!

Our first episode is part 1 of 2, that pull back the curtain on some of the stars of the Melbourne Storm. 

2026 has served this side something unexpected - a losing streak, injury crisis and off-field heartbreak like their beloved coach, Craig Bellamy’s, diagnosis of a neurological disorder. 

In this 1st part, we’ll go back to hear where some of their stars were at before this season kicked off, how they reflected on the difficult end to 2025 and some insights on the club culture at one of the most revered clubs in the NRL.

Today you’ll hear from: 

• Captain Harry Grant as he reflects on the heartbreak of losing the 2025 Grand Final and the lessons he’s learned;
• One of the games most beloved characters, Cameron Munster, with a particularly powerful reflection on the support the rugby league community gave him as he lost his Dad in 2025; and
• The ever versatile Tyran Wishart, as he reflects on the impact the purple jersey has had on his career so far before he heads over west to play for the Perth Bears in 2027.

Tune in on Thursday for Part 2 of this Storm series, which captures an important conversation with 3 more Melbourne stars as they speak on destigmatising mental health and their lived experiences.

This episode of Marlee and Me was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal people, we pay our respects to their Elders past and present. As a proud Gamilaroi and Dunghutti woman, Marlee embodies the spirit of her people in every conversation, honouring their 60 thousand year long tradition of oral storytelling, for connection, understanding and empathy. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.

Follow @marleeandmepod on Instagram for more!

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NRLW Magic Round delivered on and off the field, with more than 14,000 fans turning out across two huge days in Wagga Wagga.

Marlie Silver and Ruan Sims break down the standout performances from Round 5, including Raecene McGregor’s dominant display, Jess Sergis’ hat-trick and an historic Cowboys comeback.

They examine why the undefeated Broncos and Roosters remain ahead of the competition, the teams capable of challenging them and whether the winless Eels can turn their season around.

Marlie shares the inspiring story of the Wagga Magpies under-eight girls taking on an all-boys competition, before Ruan launches a new segment, Deja Ru, comparing two incredible scorpion-style NRLW moments.

Plus, the latest judiciary and injury news, every Round 6 game previewed and Ruan’s tips for the weekend.

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00:20 Welcome to the show
00:58 Magic Round delivers in Wagga Wagga
02:12 Who owned Magic Round?
02:22 Cowboys' historic comeback
02:49 Ruan's 3-2-1 best performances
03:50 Why NRLW players are such important role models
05:20 Why the Broncos and Roosters stay unbeaten
06:50 The teams that can challenge the top two
08:24 Can Parramatta still turn its season around?
09:27 Break
09:37 Sideline Eye: Magic Round community event
10:54 The inspiring Wagga Magpies under-8 girls
12:39 Deja Ru makes its debut
13:05 Julia Robinson's incredible scorpion try
13:34 Taryn Aiken's matching scorpion try-saver
14:31 Taryn Aiken returns and injury news
16:31 Round 6 preview begins
16:45 Bulldogs vs Cowboys
18:26 Sharks vs Titans
21:25 Warriors vs Knights
22:01 How the Warriors can unlock Mele Hufanga
24:13 Raiders vs Broncos
25:54 Dragons vs Wests Tigers
28:38 Roosters vs Eels
30:02 Soraya Paki deserves more recognition
30:42 Final thoughts and Round 6 wrap

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Phil Gould, Paul Gallen, Cam Smith, Allana Ferguson and James Bracey debate the biggest issues in Rugby League alongside the game's most influential figures.

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