Episode 148 of SmartB Sports Update is filled with shock announcements, strong opinions, and a few stinging truths. Kicking things off, Kevin Walters stuns the NRL world, claiming he would’ve won the premiership had he stayed on as Broncos coach. Meanwhile, the ARLC takes a hardline stance, announcing plans to ban any NRL players defecting to R360 for 10 years, raising major questions around player movement and the league’s future.

Elsewhere, the Tom Trbojevic contract stalemate is finally resolved, with Turbo confirming he’ll stay at Manly, easing fan tensions. We also break down the Kangaroos team list for the opening Ashes Test, including surprise selections and snubs.

In other sports, it’s been a wild week: England’s favourite villain Stuart Broad is at it again, declaring this current Australian cricket team the worst since 2010-11. Over in football, shockwaves hit the EPL as Ange Postecoglou is sacked by Nottingham Forest just 39 days into his tenure. And in the pool, fans are blindsided as Ariarne Titmus announces her retirement at just 25, bowing out at the peak of her powers. To wrap it up, Jannik Sinner bags $6 million, taking out the Six Kings Slam in commanding fashion.

Massive moves, controversial calls, and sporting bombshells—Episode 148 has it all.

🎙️ Episode 148 is LIVE! 🎙️

🏉 Kevin Walters says he would've won the comp if he stayed at Broncos 😳
🚫 ARLC plans 10-year ban for R360 defectors
🐬 Tom Trbojevic stays at Manly
🦘 Kangaroos squad named for 1st Ashes Test

🏏 Stuart Broad: “Worst Aussie team since 2010” 😬
⚽ Ange Postecoglou sacked after just 39 days at Forest
🏊 Ariarne Titmus retires at 25
🎾 Sinner wins $6M Six Kings Slam

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