Jane Cadzow's cover story profiles the most powerful man in rugby league and racing Peter V'landys, and was published in October 2019.

Jane is then joined in conversation by Good Weekend editor Katrina Strickland, along with Sydney Morning Herald chief sports writer Andrew Webster to talk about V'landys' handling of the NRL's planned return, his iron fist rule and his relationship with the media. Discussion begins at 41:00. 

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