With the first week of the pre-season challenge wrapped up, we dive into the standout players and performances that grabbed our attention. Which rookie reminds Age of a wish-list version of Kalyn Ponga?

It's time for our annual season predictions! We're covering everything from the premiership winner to the rookie of the year, wooden spooners, best signing and our boldest predictions, including the Dally M medalist & surprise player to debut in the Origin arena.

Wrapping up the episode, "Play On Or Penalty" is back with new scenarios. Plus, in this week's Cast Calls we asked listeners - Who is the most underrated player in NRL history and why?

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00:00 Intro 

00:43 NRL Pre Season Challenge Week 1 Review 

07:51 Signing of The Season 

10:26 Rookie of The Year 

12:07 Wooden Spooners 

14:52 Premiership Winner 

17:28 Dally M Winner 

19:10 Bold Predictions 

21:02 Play On or Penalty 

24:51 Listener Questions 

29:56 Cast Calls - Most Underrated Player of All Time & Why?

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