ABC NRL Daily

A win on Sunday will propel legacies in rugby league. But who has the most at stake? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour pinpoint what's at stake for several of the key figures featuring in Sunday's Men's decider. The pair also preview the NRLW big dance, plus dip into the Grand Final venue chatter that's been popping up.

With Jahrome Hughes capping off an astonishing season with the 2024 Dally M medal, attention turns to Sunday's Grand Final. Host Darcie McDonald and former Panther and NRL star Josh Mansour continue build-up to the Men's decider, with the latter providing his unique perspective of Grand Final day, his experiences in 2020 and how those events loom large heading into Penrith's fifth-straight run to the last dance.

Who's in the running to take over Michael Maguire as new coach of the Blues? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour run through all the names being thrown around. The pair also run through what Grand Final day at Stadium Australia will look like, plus answer some listener questions in what's Episode 100 of the show!

Is Michael Maguire the right coach to take the Broncos to the promised land? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour break down the huge news out of Red Hill, as Brisbane moves swiftly to axe and then replace Kevin Walters. The pair also touch on all the talent exiting North Queensland, before picking their Dally M Team of the Year, ahead of tomorrow night's awards night.

Well how about that huge weekend of Rugby League? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour re-live some of the major talking points, as both Melbourne and Penrith set up a heavyweight superfight in the Men's decider. The NRLW Grand Final is a matchup few expected, too, with new kids on the block Cronulla setting up a shot at the battered Roosters. The pair break down all the action, plus run through the Dally M Team of the Year nominees.

One of the best stories out of the Penrith camp going in to the NRL Grand Final is centre Paul Alamoti. Last year he was a rising start with the Bulldogs but was let go by the club by the end of the season. After a slow start he's grown into a key player at the Panthers and in the words of Andrew Moore "the best kick-chaser since Bradley Clyde". He told Moorey about the work he's done on his game this season and how he still can't believe he gets to play with Nathan Cleary.

The Melbourne Storm has made anther Grand final but for the likes of prop forward Josh King it's not such a regular occurrence. King has become a mainstay of the Storm pack since joining the club from Newcastle. He told Andrew Moore and the team that he still finds it hard to believe he has barely missed a game since joining the Storm. So to be able to say he's going to a Grand Final is a career highlight.

Well that escalated quickly. Brisbane and Kevin Walters have parted ways, but how did it get to this so quickly? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour unpack the overnight bombshell, plus then preview both NRLW Preliminary Finals.

With the Sharks' latest injury concerns, is the side any chance against the might of the Panthers? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour unpack Cronulla's big blow and preview both mega Grand Final qualifiers.

Why is Kalyn Ponga's decision to skip the Pacific Championships such a big deal? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour offer their thoughts on the Knights star committing to club and his own health over the Kangaroos. The pair also unpack reports that Nicho Hynes is set for a positional switch next season, plus preview this Sunday's NSW Cup Grand Final.