Sydney Roosters Blake Steep could barely believe the crowd he walked out in front of at the Football Stadium on Anzac Day - but even more unbelievable is his real life rescue story. The young back rower has had an eventful couple of years breaking in to first grade and suffering an ACL but in January this year he almost lost his Dad while out spearfishing. He recounts the whole dramatic tale which needs to be heard to be believed.

Brisbane kicked off Anzac Round with a thumping win over the previously undefeated Bulldogs. Coach Michael Maguire (18.57) joined Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs to share his thoughts on the win and allay any fears over the injury status of Adam Reynolds. He also said he's excited at getting Ezra Mam available to play even if he's not sure how best to utilise him! Plus Michael Carayannis was disappointed to miss out on being part of the commentary team so he jumped on for a special Anzac Day version of MC's Hammertime (31:09).

With a huge Anzac weekend of football kicking off, one of the games most passionate voices - Billy Moore - was in celebration mood at the news of his beloved Bears getting the green light to return in Western Australia. He brilliantly describes what it feels like to finally be welcomed back into the competition and why he believes they will be a Powerhouse in the sport. He also outlined his plan to use Perth as a portal to recruit South African talent to the game. Plus North Queensland's Jake Clifford (37:47) talked about his resurgent team and what it was like becoming a Cowboys player touted as the next Johnathan Thurston. And get some tipping guidance (9:32) in Christopher's Corner!

The Raiders and Sharks have been racking up the air miles early in the season — both hitting Las Vegas and Townsville, with the Raiders also heading to Darwin and the Sharks to Perth. But all that travel hasn’t held them back. Andrew Moore and the team talk to Raiders prop Corey Horsburgh and Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon.

We break down the latest on Lachie Galvin's messy situation at Wests Tigers. Are the Dragons breathing fire? Does the NRL need more big-time blockbusters like we saw on Good Friday? The most un-Melbourne-like performance, more despair for the Chooks, the curious case of Origin fullbacks and don't sleep on the Warriors. All that and more covered by ABC Sport's Brett Sprigg and Andrew Moore.

Denis Carnahan has a lighter take on the Lachie Galvin v the Tigers drama in his song of the week.

The Panthers have been dominating headlines for all the wrong reasons over the first 6 rounds of the season but they finally broke their five-game losing streak with a win against the Roosters. Panthers edge forward Scott Sorensen (24:30) talks to Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs about the mindset of the team and how their belief never wavered. 

A few weeks ago the Dolphins were winless. They've now strung 3 wins together including the big round 7 victory of Melbourne. Coach Kristian Woolf (1:21:39) had to hold his nerve through 4 straight losses and going behind against the Storm. The Phins coach told Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis, Ruan Sims and Michael Carayannis that keeping a cool head is his job! Meanwhile the Bulldogs might have the only 100% record in the competition but full back Connor Tracey (31:39) reckons their focus isn't on winning (even if they seem to be quite good at it!) And Andrew kicks off a series looking at the 1995 State of Origin series chatting to former North Sydney Bear and teak tough Queenslander Gary Larson (2:09:39). Plus there's the regular Saturday helping of MC's Hammertime.

Canterbury CEO Aaron Warburton is our special guest at a heaving Stadium Australia ahead of the Bulldogs-Rabbitohs blockbuster. Plus Matthew Elliott provides his coaching insights on the Lachlan Galvin situation at Wests Tigers, and the usual on-air antics of Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs.

Round 7 is underway but the talk around Lachie Galvin and his immediate future at the Wests Tigers was still dominating the news. In an extended version of MC's Hammertime (17:52) Michael Carayannis and Matthew Elliott join Andrew Moore to pick apart a messy week for Benji Marshall's mob. Also Cronulla prop Tom Hazleton (40:08) jumped on for a chat about his team's trip to Newcastle. The cult forward explained about his team's need for consistency and revealed how he got his big break in 1st Grade after copying his coach's hairstyle! And his confidence has taken a hit but Christopher still fronted up to deliver his tips in Christopher's Corner (10:05).