Matt Newsum welcomes coaching legend John Kear to the podcast ahead of a dramatic final round of Super League fixtures with a three-way battle for the League Leaders Shield and play-off positions and places still up for grabs.

In what John promises will be a “fascinating Friday” he takes a forensic look at the prospects of Wigan, Catalans and St Helens, and which of the trio is best equipped to take the coveted top spot in the league, and go for glory in the prestigious Grand Final.

John also brings his expertise and experience to reflect on the tussle for 4th place between Leigh and Hull KR, with home advantage at stake in the play-off eliminator. And will it be Warrington or Salford who take the coveted final play-off spot in the post-season?

There’s also drama guaranteed in this weekend’s final round of Championship games with four teams jostling for two play-off spots. And there’s no one better qualified than John to look at the contenders having coached three of the four teams in the top eight.