Today Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy discuss the trial rule changes in this weekend's dead rubber games, the mass resting of players and calls for a wildcard round, and the NRL's big scheduling fail with the Roosters-Rabbitohs clash.......and Mick get...

Buzz: "Michael Carayannis the man who hates excitement"

Every Monday and Thursday during the NRL season, you'll hear from Daily Telegraph journalists Phil Rothfield, Mick Carayannis, Fatima Kdouh, Paul Crawley, Dave Riccio, Brent Read and Adam Mobbs as they pull apart all the goings on in the NRL....

Sports

Did the criticism of referee Kasey Badger go too far? Brent Read, Fatima Kdouh and Pamela Whaley delve into the hottest topic of the round. The crew also look at Brisbane's title chances now that Adam Reynolds is out long term and pick an early NSW Blues team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trolls, injuries and NSW Blues selection

Mobbsy is back and immediately has to separate Buzz and Mick as they debate the NRL sanctioning Phil Gould over his fiery comments. They play the blame game at South Sydney, whether the Rabbitohs or Eels are a better fit for Wayne Bennett. The boys talk about Luke Keary's retirement, compare the Bulldogs and Tigers rebuilds, Shane Flanagan's Cronulla return and answer your questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NRL throws Gus under the bus

Is Jason Demetriou’s fate inevitable? Brent Read, Fatima Kdouh and Pam Whaley delve into what the South Sydney board decide this week? Brad Arthur’s job security continues to be a hot topic, as the crew look at how Parramatta’s poor form will hurt the Origin chances of the club’s biggest stars and whether Mitchell Moses gets the nod ahead of Nicho Hynes for the Blues  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coaches under the blowtorch

The team of Michael Carayannis, Brent Read and Russell Jackson take a look at the off-field dramas at Canterbury and Cronulla. They discuss the Eels, pay tribute to Dale Finucane and speak about their favourite Anzac Day clash memory. Plus they look at recent signings and answer your questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dog day

The countdown to the Paris 2024 Olympics is underway.
If you love your sport and want to dive into deeper conversations with athletes ahead of the Olympics, you have to check out the new podcast En Route to Paris...
It's hosted by former Australian water polo player and olympian Rowie Webster, and I can tell you now these are some of the biggest names in Australian sport including Anna Meares, Harry Garside and Ariarne Titmus.
Rowie delves into what makes these athletes tick, what motivates them to chase Olympic gold, and what kind of blood, sweat and tears go into training for the biggest competition on earth.
Make sure you follow En Route to Paris in your favourite podcast app, and every Wednesday you’ll get a fresh deep dive of Olympic hope delivered to your ears. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buzz: "Michael Carayannis the man who hates excitement"

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