Tu and Rawiri discuss the importance of engagement on social media platforms and reflect on the retirement of NRL player Sean Johnson. They also introduce their podcast segment called MyGM mode, where they act as general managers of different NRL teams and make trades to improve the teams. Tu discusses his trades for the Dolphins team, including trading for AJ Brimson and Dylan Brown. The conversation in this part of the recording focuses on the analysis of specific NRL games, including the Tigers vs. Cowboys, Warriors vs. Eels, Dolphins vs. Roosters, and Broncos vs. Titans. The hosts discuss player injuries, team performance, coaching strategies, and the implications for the teams' standings in the competition. They also highlight the need for better coaching and game plans for certain teams. In this final part of the conversation, Rawiri and Tu discuss the NRL games from the weekend. They review the Melbourne Storm vs. St. George Illawarra Dragons game, the Cronulla Sharks vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs game, the Penrith Panthers vs. Newcastle Knights game, and the Canterbury Bulldogs vs. Canberra Raiders game. They highlight standout players and discuss the implications of the results on the ladder. They also mention the NRLW games and the potential return of Stacey Waaka to the Brisbane Broncos. The episode concludes with the Practice Runs Power Rankings.

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Engagement on Social Media

05:29 Reflecting on Sean Johnson's Retirement

18:32 Introducing MyGM Mode: Acting as General Managers of NRL Teams

26:29 Trades to Improve the Dolphins Team

33:11 Impact of Injuries on Team Performance

43:38 The Need for Methodical Attack Strategies

48:57 Managing Player Personalities and Utilizing Strengths

53:53 Developing Young Talent and Securing Contracts

01:04:24 Entertaining Game: Storm vs. Dragons

01:09:08 Disappointing Loss for the Rabbitohs against the Sharks

01:13:22 Ben Hunt's Great Season for the Dragons

01:18:32 Isaiah Yeo Making a Case for Best Number 13

01:27:01 Recognition for NRLW Players like Portia Woodman

01:31:48 Power Rankings Reflect Week-to-Week Performance

Keywords

engagement, social media, NRL, retirement, Sean Johnson, podcast, MyGM mode, trades, Dolphins, AJ Brimson, Dylan Brown, NRL, game analysis, team performance, player injuries, coaching strategies, standings, NRL, Melbourne Storm, St. George Illawarra Dragons, Cronulla Sharks, South Sydney Rabbitohs, Penrith Panthers, Newcastle Knights, Canterbury Bulldogs, Canberra Raiders, NRLW, Stacey Fluhler, Brisbane Broncos, Power Rankings