AJ and guest host Aidan Edgecomb review the opening week of the NRL's third pre-season challenge.

They look at the Warriors run-on side and the performance of Luke Metcalf as well as Sam Healey's rise to potentially become the 14 for the trip to Vegas. Also the boys praise Demitric Vaimauga's performance off the bench as the Warriors look for impact off the bench. The Sharks discussion focuses on their young guns as well as Tom Hazelton and the wing battle.

The second game was more of a focus on youth as Canberra and Penrith answered little questions about their make up for Vegas. Young gun hooker Owen Pattie showed what he was worth while Chevy Stewart and Albert Hopoate impressed outwide. For Penrith, we debate the halves dilemna if Cleary gets hurt as well as debate Mav Geyer's future.

To wrap up, we address the Broncos win over QLD Cup side Burleigh and debate whether Jock Madden is the next man up in the halves if there is any other problem areas for the Broncos halves in 2025.