Episode 145 of SmartB Sports Update is all about straight sets, stinging shots, and simmering tensions across the footy finals and beyond. We start with a frustrated Ricky Stuart, who blows up in his press conference after the Raiders are bundled out of the finals in straight sets. Not far behind, the Bulldogs also crash out after a brutal thrashing at the hands of the Panthers.

With preliminary finals heating up, the mind games have already begun—Reece Walsh fires a cheeky shot at Nathan Cleary, and Kotoni Staggs targets the Panthers' “weakness” in a confident claim that has fans buzzing. Meanwhile, Sharks sceptics like Brent Read suggest Cronulla had an easy run, and Manly are under fire after reportedly disrespecting Tom Trbojevic in a contract negotiation bungle.

On the tennis court, Pat Rafter reflects on the challenges of captaining Nick Kyrgios in the Davis Cup, revealing it was “difficult to talk to him.” And while one legend speaks, another prepares—Novak Djokovic confirms he’ll return to the court at the Shanghai Masters, setting the stage for a big finish to the season.

It’s all happening in Episode 145—explosive exits, media mind games, and legends clashing. Don’t miss it!

🎙️ Episode 145 is LIVE! 🎙️

🏉 Finals Fallout:

• Raiders & Bulldogs exit in straight sets 😬
• Reece Walsh fires shot at Cleary 👀
• Kotoni Staggs says Panthers have a weakness 🔥
• Manly disrespect Turbo Tom? 😡
• Brent Read: “Sharks had it easy” 🦈

🎾 Off-court drama:

• Pat Rafter: “Kyrgios was hard to talk to” 😮
• Djokovic set to play Shanghai Masters 🇨🇳

🎧 Listen now: https://smartb.com.au/podcast

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