The Agenda Setters: Rugby League

NSW’s Origin preparations have been thrown into chaos with Mitch Moses in doubt after a hamstring scare, potentially thrusting rookie Ethan Strange into a debut alongside Nathan Cleary. Meanwhile, debate intensifies over Cleary’s leadership burden as the NRL braces for a major executive reshuffle following Andrew Abdo’s resignation.

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New South Wales selectors have sparked controversy after Laurie Daly overlooked 14 players, including Dylan Edwards and Api Koroisau, while reports swirl Ivan Cleary could replace him if Daly walks away post-series. Meanwhile, Queensland’s shock omission of Reece Walsh has insiders questioning Billy Slater’s motives, as Aaron Woods also reignited his feud with the Maroons coach.

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Queensland’s Origin plans have been thrown into turmoil after Tommy Dearden’s injury, sparking fierce debate over Billy Slater’s halves options, while NSW wrestles with major selection calls across the spine and centres. Anthony Seibold also breaks his silence on his shock Manly sacking, reflects on Daly Cherry-Evans’ departure, and reveals his new AFL role with Collingwood.

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The panel questions Matt Burton’s influence as the Bulldogs struggle for form and identity, highlighting defensive regression and leadership gaps. Jarome Luai’s midweek PNG move is seen as a destabilising factor for the Tigers. Meanwhile, confusion reigns over NRL judiciary decisions after Victor Radley avoids suspension, fuelling claims of inconsistency.

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Tonight’s The Agenda Setters focused on major NRL shake-ups. Jarome Luai’s visit to Papua New Guinea has intensified speculation he could join the expansion Chiefs, with a looming deadline to decide his West Tigers future. His potential exit may influence teammate Jahream Bula’s contract decision. Meanwhile, Kalyn Ponga has quietly secured a long-term extension with the Newcastle Knights, locking in a promising spine alongside Dylan Brown and emerging talent. In representative football, Craig Bellamy has stepped away from his advisory role with NSW, leaving coach Laurie Daly to rely solely on his existing staff ahead of the upcoming State of Origin series.

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Tonight on The Agenda Setters, Corey Parker, David Riccio, Aaron Woods and Luke Keary unpack a chaotic 24 hours across rugby league. The St George Illawarra Dragons’ handling of Shane Flanagan and Ben Haran’s exits was slammed as “shambolic,” with confusion before Dean Young’s late appointment as interim coach and Keary pushing for a youth-led rebuild. Elsewhere, Manly suffer a major blow with Tom Trbojevic sidelined 6–8 weeks, while the Broncos face a staggering injury toll. Attention also turns to the World Cup, with coaching uncertainty in Australia and Sam Burgess emerging as a contender for England.

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SPECIAL GUEST - Adam Doueihi. The game’s biggest stories put under the spotlight as Corey Parker, Luke Keary, Aaron Woods and David Riccio deliver sharp analysis, breaking news and unfiltered opinions on the headlines and controversies dominating the sport.

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The game’s biggest stories put under the spotlight as Corey Parker, Luke Keary, Aaron Woods and David Riccio deliver sharp analysis, breaking news and unfiltered opinions on the headlines and controversies dominating the sport.

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SPECIAL GUEST - Willie Peters. The game’s biggest stories put under the spotlight as Corey Parker, Luke Keary, Aaron Woods and David Riccio deliver sharp analysis, breaking news and unfiltered opinions on the headlines and controversies dominating the sport.

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SPECIAL GUEST - Craig Bellamy. The game’s biggest stories put under the spotlight as Corey Parker, Luke Keary, Aaron Woods and David Riccio deliver sharp analysis, breaking news and unfiltered opinions on the headlines and controversies dominating the sport.

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