AJ Lucantonio is joined for the first time in 2025 by co-host Rhys Sullivan to review the first full round of Pre Season Challenge matches.

On the show

- Stonestreet v Katoa while Raiders have some future dilemmas with the rise of future prodigies.

- Iongi v Papalii gets interesting for the fullback jersey as the Knights halves crisis leaves more questions than answers.

- What did we learn from the Dolphins and Warriors after beating up on their opposition who were playing their first trials.

- Metcalf, Tuaupiki and Leiataua make their mark ahead of Vegas.

- Lewis Dodd's Australian debut, our verdict...

- Brisbane dominate a disappointing Titans side

- Bulldogs and Tigers show their youth of the future will be a goldmine in future years

- What did the new look Dragons REALLY show against the Roosters

- All Stars Review

- LOLCOW of the Week!