In Episode 174 of Battlers, we’re in finals mode for the NRL! But with no Thursday night footy, it’s time for some awkward family small talk. Uncle Wayne's bunker rant takes center stage, and we unpack the Josh Addo-Carr drama. We also reveal the final tipping comp results: Mick Henry on top, followed by Tom Burley and Jake.

In AFL, the Swans win a thriller in the finals, and we check in on the Paralympics. Local sports are wrapping up with Group 3 finals, foodie action, and a preview of this weekend's hockey grand finals.

On the community noticeboard, we tackle the upcoming local elections—does anyone even know who’s running? Plus, hear who gets crowned Battler of the Week and dive into our listener question of the week: if you could score a free ticket to any sporting event, what would it be? We’ve got answers ranging from the Super Bowl to the Monaco Grand Prix.

And of course, Tino’s diary rounds out the show.