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The Wests Tigers dominate this week's episode after Benji Marshall and Adam Doueihi front the media following one of the biggest stories of the NRL season.

Phil Gould explains why the real issue isn't Adam Doueihi refusing to play lock, but how the story leaked in the first place, and why great clubs simply don't allow those conversations to become public.

The boys also break down Round 22, discuss whether the Sharks are genuine premiership threats, the Panthers' roster squeeze, Newcastle's injury blow, and why Gus believes the Tigers are his best bet of the weekend despite starting as outsiders.

Plus, could Kodi Nikorima be on the move?

00:00 Broncos officially eliminated & finals race tightens

02:27 Why the NRL's talent pool is about to change forever

03:30 Newcastle's injury crisis and finals hopes

04:45 What's gone wrong at Manly?

06:10 Bulldogs quietly becoming a premiership threat

06:52 Can PNG really be finals competitive in year one?

09:07 Panthers' salary cap squeeze & Nathan Cleary's future

14:27 Are Cronulla Penrith's biggest premiership threat?

17:40 Benji, Doueihi and the Tigers press conference fallout

33:58 Ask Gus: What makes a genuine finals team?

37:12 Which clubs are building for 2027?

38:34 Ask Gus: How do you recover from a 40-point loss?

46:24 Six Tackles Trivia: The Tigers' last finals campaign

51:03 NRLW Magic Round preview

51:55 Round 22 Preview & Tips

51:55 Cowboys vs Roosters

59:07 Dragons vs Dolphins (Kodi Nikorima rumours)

1:00:22 Storm vs Bulldogs

1:01:46 Titans vs Warriors

1:03:34 Panthers vs Raiders (Blaze Talagi dropped)

1:05:56 Broncos vs Knights

1:08:16 Sharks vs Rabbitohs

1:09:26 Tigers vs Eels | Gus' upset tip

1:10:32 Wrap up & final tips

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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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With just six rounds remaining before the finals, Billy Slater breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league.

Can the injury-hit Storm still pull off a miracle? Why Cronulla have become the competition's hottest team, and why Penrith remain the safest premiership pick despite not being the form side.

Billy also gives his thoughts on the West Tigers' Adam Doueihi saga, the Bulldogs rediscovering their defensive identity, and the extraordinary recruitment advantage being handed to the new PNG Chiefs after landing Zach Lomax and chasing more elite talent.

00:19 Intro
00:44 Are the Broncos and Storm finished?
05:55 Can the Raiders make the finals?
08:13 PNG Chiefs land Zach Lomax
14:44 Why the Sharks are the NRL's form team
20:21 What's gone wrong at Manly?
22:54 Cowboys end Brisbane's season
25:57 Billy reveals what went wrong at the Broncos
30:12 Penrith's championship mindset
34:38 Why Penrith are still the team to beat
36:39 Bulldogs rediscover their defensive identity
39:26 Billy on the Adam Doueihi and Tigers drama
45:24 Billy backs Benji Marshall
47:14 Round 22 preview
49:09 Storm's next generation gets its chance
51:37 Billy's first game at fullback

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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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Billy Slater explains why clubs should receive salary-cap concessions for developing and retaining their own players as the NRL prepares to expand.

Billy and Peter Psaltis also assess Brisbane’s unlikely finals charge, the growing pressure on the Wests Tigers, Canterbury’s selection dilemma, the Warriors’ premiership credentials and the Dolphins’ emphatic response.

Plus, Billy reflects on Will Warbrick’s heartbreaking injury and previews the pivotal Round 21 clashes.

00:00 Billy’s plan to reward player development
00:10 Introduction
00:45 The race to the NRL finals
01:10 Can Canberra overcome Hudson Young’s injury?
05:15 Brisbane’s unlikely finals charge
09:25 Will Warbrick’s heartbreaking injury
12:05 Controversial calls in Storm v Roosters
15:05 The congested battle for the top eight
16:55 Are the Warriors genuine premiership contenders?
20:05 Canterbury’s selection dilemma
23:20 Can Benji Marshall salvage the Tigers’ season?
26:25 The problem with Luai’s stopgap season
28:30 Is the NRL expanding too quickly?
29:40 Billy’s plan to grow the player pool
31:55 Should clubs be rewarded for developing talent?
35:05 How expansion could dilute the competition
36:00 Oly Pascoe and the improving Titans
38:10 Who should coach the Dragons?
39:35 Are the Sharks flying under the radar?
41:05 The Dolphins’ remarkable response
42:45 Round 21 preview
44:00 Final thoughts

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Ruan Sims pushes back on claims the NRLW is a two-horse race after the Sharks and Knights seriously tested competition heavyweights Brisbane and the Roosters.

Marlee Silva and Ruan break down the biggest Round 2 performances, including Jamie Chapman’s epic outing, Jess Sergis’ influence and Faith Manera’s stunning hat-trick, before examining the injury toll already testing the Warriors and Eels.

Plus, they celebrate 20 years of Women in League, reflect on the powerful NRLW captain portrait exhibition at Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art and preview every game of Round 3.

00:00 Welcome to NRLW Weekly
01:20 Round 2’s biggest results
02:33 How the Sharks turned it around in one week
03:54 Is calling the NRLW a “two-horse race” disrespectful?
05:08 Ruan Sims’ Round 2 player ratings
06:22 What makes Olivia Kernick so valuable?
08:08 NRLW injury toll begins to grow
08:39 Warriors and Eels hit hardest by injuries
09:46 Are New Zealand’s pathways ready to support the Warriors?
11:35 Celebrating 20 years of Women in League
12:46 Ruan reflects on the growth of the women’s game
15:43 Why sport is art
17:03 Round 3 preview begins
17:03 Raiders v Roosters
18:35 Warriors v Cowboys
20:00 Bulldogs v Sharks
21:57 Titans v Eels
24:11 Broncos v Wests Tigers
25:50 Knights v Dragons
27:46 Round 3 predictions and final thoughts
27:59 Ruan attempts the Women in League anthem

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Five days after Queensland’s heartbreaking Origin series defeat, Billy Slater opens up on the disappointment of Game Three, the pride he has in his players and the major decision awaiting him over his coaching future.

Billy explains why he is in no rush to decide whether he will lead the Maroons in 2027 and reveals what the Queensland team still means to him after five seasons in charge.

Billy and Peter Psaltis also break down the incredibly tight race to the NRL finals, why the Broncos face an almost impossible task, the pressure building on Newcastle, why the Dolphins can recover from their 66–0 defeat and the latest turmoil surrounding Jarome Luai and the Wests Tigers.

Plus, Billy previews a massive Round 20, including Panthers v Broncos, Roosters v Storm and the Queensland derby between the Dolphins and Cowboys.

00:00 Broncos’ finals hopes are all but over
00:22 Welcome and life after Origin
01:17 Billy reflects on Queensland’s series defeat
03:59 Max Plath proves he belongs in Origin
05:11 Sam Walker comes of age
06:34 Jojo Fifita’s confidence grows
07:37 The small moments that decide Origin
09:28 Billy addresses his Queensland coaching future
11:03 Why Queensland means more than wins and losses
13:18 The NRL run to the finals begins
15:40 Breaking down the top of the ladder
16:36 The incredibly tight race for the eight
17:05 Why the Broncos’ task looks impossible
19:38 The teams fighting for a finals position
20:17 Pressure builds on the Newcastle Knights
22:50 Can the Dolphins recover from 66–0?
24:56 Raiders keep their season alive
26:32 South Sydney celebrate Jai Arrow’s birthday
28:08 Tallis Duncan emerges as a genuine centre
29:02 Wayne Bennett’s backline gamble pays off
30:50 Rugby league rallies around Jai Arrow
33:02 Storm survive a Titans scare
35:26 Cooper Clarke’s enormous potential
37:04 Sharks make a premiership statement
39:43 Jarome Luai and the Tigers’ growing turmoil
43:50 Panthers v Broncos preview
45:07 Daniel Tupou reaches 300 games
46:47 The Roosters’ dangerous right-edge combination
47:57 Roosters v Storm preview
49:10 Dolphins v Cowboys preview
50:41 Billy returns to normal life
51:07 An update on Cheryl the deer

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Special Guest Latrell Mitchell plus inside Blues and Maroons camp.

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In the final episode of Stories of Origin series five, host Mathew Thompson sits down with the legendary Greg Inglis to discuss his standout 2008 State of Origin campaign. Known for his power and intimidation, "GI" recalls how he overcame a difficult start to the series to secure a glorious victory in Queensland’s golden era of dominance.

Despite his on-field success, Greg reflects on the personal challenges he faced with his mental health. Now, as a fit and healthy family man, he uses his powerful profile to support indigenous people who are experiencing the same issues. His commitment to the Goanna Academy is making a significant impact, a legacy that extends well beyond his on-field achievements, especially as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC Week.

This episode concludes series five of Stories of Origin, winner of the Best Sports Podcast at the annual Australian Audio Awards.

Host: Mathew Thompson
Executive Producer: Matty White

Thanks to TAB for supporting Stories of Origin Season 5.

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