The NRL finals are heating up, and this episode breaks down all the biggest talking points from another massive weekend of rugby league.

We unpack the Sharks’ performance and whether fatigue could become a factor as the finals intensify, before looking at the Roosters’ comeback and the impact of Sam Walker’s return. We also discuss the Knights’ underdog victory, what it means for their future, and which teams may already need to start thinking about rebuilding for next season.

Injuries and refereeing decisions come under the microscope as we debate some of the weekend’s controversial moments and how they influenced the games. Then, attention turns to the upcoming finals matchups, with our predictions, key players to watch and a few betting angles for the next round.

We also shine a light on some of the competition’s most underrated players, explore the matchups that could decide the finals, and take a deeper look at how the modern fullback role continues to evolve.

With seasons on the line and the race for the premiership narrowing, we break down who is performing when it matters, where the remaining teams can improve, and what to expect from the next chapter of the NRL finals.

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In this episode, we analyse the latest rugby league finals, discussing key moments, player performances, and predictions for upcoming matches. Join us on our Legendary Lectures and Lonely Fans Grandstand Chat Collab for insights into team strategies, injury impacts, and the excitement of NRL finals footy.

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Jo Living spent a decade in investment banking before loss reshaped everything she thought she knew about risk, control and what actually matters. That experience ultimately led to reinvention — and the creation of Aces High, a business using the poker table as a proxy for the boardroom.

In this episode, Jo shares how the skills behind poker can transform corporate team building and leadership development. Far from being about bluff, bravado and boys’ nights, poker is built on strategy, statistics, negotiation and decision-making under pressure — many of the same skills that separate good leaders from great ones.

Through Aces High, Jo is bringing those lessons into the corporate world, using poker to teach teams how to read a room, hold their nerve, negotiate effectively, understand risk and make sharper decisions when the outcome is uncertain. She also explores how poker can reveal behavioural patterns, build confidence and encourage greater inclusivity — particularly around gender dynamics and asserting boundaries.

Aces High is closing a gap in the corporate team-building market by creating experiences that are genuinely fun while delivering real business value. Jo has delivered workshops for global technology companies, international law firms, leading financial institutions and major sporting bodies, while her work has also caught the attention of Richard Branson and Simon Squibb.

This is a conversation about leadership, negotiation, risk, loss and reinvention — and what the poker table can teach us about betting on ourselves when we don’t fully know how the hand will play out.

Guest: Jo Living, Founder & CEO, Aces High London
Website: https://www.aceshighlondon.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joliving/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/aceshighlondon

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Join Scotty from Loney Fans Grandstand Chat and Al Barnett from Legendary Lectures for their NRL collaboration as they analyse the latest rugby league games of round 27, team performances, and upcoming first round of finals. Scotty and Al discuss key players, game strategies, and predictions for the upcoming knockout matches, providing insights for fans and bettors alike.

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In this episode of Legendary Lectures, Al sits down with Becky Farrar, an identity and self-relationship speaker, to explore how fear can become a pathway to growth rather than something that holds us back.

Becky shares her journey from education and dance into self-leadership, and explains her approach to understanding and reframing fear. She discusses why fear isn’t always a sign to stop, but can be an invitation to step outside our comfort zone and expand.

The conversation explores anxiety, self-doubt, taking risks and the security of staying with what we know. Becky shares practical strategies for building confidence through small steps, changing our relationship with fear, and using meditation and gratitude to shift our mindset.

For anyone standing on the edge of a big decision or feeling held back by fear, this episode offers practical insights into building the courage and self-trust to move forward.

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In this episode, we analyse the latest rugby league matches of round 26, team performances, player highlights, and upcoming finals predictions, providing insights for fans and followers of the sport.

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Throughout this episode od Legendary Lectures, Scotty shares the story behind Lonely Fans United, a community connecting sports fans and combating loneliness through sport. We discuss the importance of connection, the impact of sport on mental health, and insights into Rugby league, the 2026 NRL season and the run to the finals.

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Throughout this episode, Scotty shares the story behind Lonely Fans United, a community connecting sports fans and combating loneliness through sport. We discuss the importance of connection, the impact of sport on mental health, insights into Rugby league, the NRL season and the run to the finals.

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In this episode of Legendary Lectures, I sit down with Mark Mullinix to explore the concept of life design—creating a career and lifestyle shaped by your own values rather than society’s expectations.

Drawing on his international experience, Mark shares how he transitioned from traditional corporate life into fractional leadership, helping startups build stronger organisations while creating greater flexibility and purpose in his own life.

We discuss the rise of remote work, the challenges of building workplace culture and mentoring employees from a distance, and how cultural traditions influence working practices across Asia. Mark also shares his perspective on artificial intelligence, the future of education and the skills people will need in a rapidly changing world.

At the heart of the conversation is a powerful question: What does success genuinely look like for you?

This is an insightful discussion about career transitions, entrepreneurship, organisational culture and designing a life that balances financial security with freedom, meaning and personal fulfilment.

Mark Mullinix | LinkedIn 

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In this episode of Legendary Lectures, I sit down with Elizabeth Kipp to explore the connection between chronic pain, the nervous system, trauma and healing.

Liz shares her personal journey from living with chronic pain to discovering a more holistic approach to health—one that brings together science, nervous system regulation, breathwork, Eastern and Western medicine, and ancestral healing.

The conversation explores how trauma and stress can influence the body, including emerging research around intergenerational trauma, and why understanding the nervous system can be an important part of improving wellbeing.

Liz also shares practical strategies for regulating stress, developing greater self-awareness and listening to the information our bodies may be giving us.

At the heart of the conversation is a powerful idea: “Your pain is information, not your identity.”

An educational conversation about the relationship between the mind, body, our experiences and the ways we approach healing.

Elizabeth Kipp Stress Management | Health Facilitator | Chronic Pain 

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