The Billy Slater Podcast

Billy reflects on Ivan Cleary’s standout coaching year, breaks down the Bulldogs’ season, and explains why the Sharks might be the most confident team in the comp right now. He also weighs in on why the Broncos must throw caution to the wind, and why he’s backing a Storm-Panthers showdown for the grand final. Plus, listener questions, the best finals players of week two, and the Ampol Power Surge.

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00:00 - Welcome 

03:00 - Panthers

06:00 - Nathan Cleary

09:00 - Bulldogs 

11:00 - Sharks 

14:00 - Raiders 

21:00 - Storm Sharks preview

24:00 - Broncos Panthers preview

30:00 - Best finals players week 2

32:00 - Listener questions 

36:30 - Ampol Power Surge

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The finals are here! Join us as we dissect all the on-field action, including the latest injury news on Tarryn Aiken and what it means for the Roosters premiership hopes. We'll also break down the standout rookies of the season, discuss what's next for the teams who missed the finals, and answer your questions on whether the Eels and Warriors can bounce back in 2026. Plus, we preview both thrilling elimination finals: the Knights vs. Titans and the Cowboys vs. Sharks!

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Billy breaks down a finals weekend for the ages! He dives deep into the greatest game he’s ever seen, the golden-point thriller between the Raiders and Broncos. He discusses why the Broncos' conservative start was a concern and praises Reece Walsh for once again "pulling his team out of the fire."

Billy also analyses the Sharks' stunning upset, pinpointing why he believes Trindall was the difference and predicting that "all the pressure will be on Canberra" in their upcoming semi-final. He discusses the importance of Mitch Kenny for Penrith’s premiership hopes, and gives his thoughts on what the Bulldogs need to do to make drastic changes for their clash this week.

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00:00 - Welcome 

02:00 - Raiders Broncos 

19:00 - Sharks Roosters

24:00 - Warriors Panthers

27:30 - Storm Bulldogs 

34:00 - Billy’s tips 

37:30 - Best finals player week 1

40:45 - Listener questions 

44:30 - Ampol Power surge

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Finals football is finally upon us! 

Billy previews all four huge matchups. From the Bulldogs' and Storm's clash of styles to the Warriors' wobbling into the finals against a red hot Penrith. The battle for momentum between the Sharks and Roosters is one to keep an eye on, particularly the battle of the wingers. Plus, Billy looks at the Raiders vs Broncos game and makes a bold call on the minor premiers before wrapping up the show by reviewing his pre-season predictions and announcing the Billy M winners for 2025.

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00:00 - Welcome

05:00 - Bulldogs Storm preview

18:30 - Warriors Panthers preview

20:00 - The Panthers are more dangerous than any other year

24:00 - Sharks Roosters preview

28:00 - Nicho Hynes 

31:30 - Battle of the wingers: Nawaqanitawase vs Mulitalo 

37:30 - Raiders Broncos preview

43:00 - Does Gehamat Shibasaki come back into the team?

47:30 - Looking back at the pre season predictions 

53:00 - Billy M Awards

• Team of the Year
• Player of the Year

57:30 - Ampol Power Surge

• Top 3 Captains 

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Ru and Marlee discuss the big news that Brett Kimmorley is stepping down as the Tigers' NRLW head coach at the end of the season and Gayle Broughton is set to return to the Warriors.

Broncos rookie, Kerri Johnson joins the show.

Plus Ru teaches us the art of a perfect field goal setup, and preview all the upcoming action for Round 10.

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With the regular season coming to an end, Billy breaks down the final games and gives his honest opinion on the teams who rested players in the final rounds. He discusses why he believes the competition is "way too long" and questions the use of Golden Point. Billy also praises the Dolphins and names his top three coaches of the year.

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00:00 - Welcome

03:00 - Storm Roosters 

09:00 - Bulldogs 

12:00 - Sharks form

15:00 - Resting players

18:30 - Raiders are the minor premiers

23:00 - Brisbane Broncos

28:00 - Dolphins

34:00 - DCE and the Sea Eagles 

36:00 - Billy M Awards

44:15 - Listener questions 

49:00 - Ampol Power Surge

• Top 3 coaches

52:00 – Round 27 preview

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With the regular season nearly over, Ruan explains the new 2025 NRLW finals format and what it means for every team's premiership chances. Marlee and Ruan also talk about the concerning gap between the Broncos/Roosters and the rest of the competition, discuss the importance of a team's markers on the field, and review what's going on with NRLW players on social media.

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With the finals race heating up, Billy breaks down what it takes for a team to be successful in the final stages of the season.

He gives his fiery take on Des Hasler's sacking, why he believes Josh Hannay is "as good a coach as anyone" and praises the incredible match-winning effort from Ethan Strange.

Plus, Billy celebrates Ben Hunt and DCE's 350th games, hands out his weekly Billy M Awards, and reveals his top three moments of the weekend.

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00:00 - Welcome

02:00 - Des Hasler sacked, Josh Hannay in

08:00 - The miracle in Mudgee

17:00 - Race for the top 4

20:00 - Tigers Cowboys 

22:30 - Roosters final 2 weeks 

26:00 - Ben Hunt’s 350th and Broncos win

31:00 - DCE’s 350th and Manly win

33:15 - Billy M Awards

36:20 - Listener Questions

• Storm cohesion
• Best grounds
• Most entertaining season

42:30 - Ampol Power Surge

• Top 3 moments from the weekend 

45:00 - Round 26 tips and preview

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This week on the show, we're joined by North Queensland Cowboys forward Makenzie Weale to discuss what it's been like on the ground in Townsville. Then, we tackle the controversial news that Maddie Studdon was blocked from joining the Warriors, breaking down the implications and what this means for her future.

Plus, we talk about the rumor sending shockwaves through the league—is Jesse Southwell really heading to Brisbane? We also hand out our NRLW Weekly Medal, answer listener questions, and give you our tips for Round 8. It's an episode you won't want to miss!

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00:00 - Welcome 

01:00 - NRLW Weekly medal

04:00 - Maddie Studdon blocked from joining Warriors

09:00 - Jesse Southwell to Brisbane rumour

11:45 - Ru’s Learning with Lite N Easy

15:00 - Mackenzie Weale

25:00 - ‘What caught my sideline eye’

28:00 - Listener questions

30:30 - Round 8 tips and preview

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Billy Slater dives into a round full of crucial wins and heated moments, including the controversial penalties and head clashes that defined the Warriors-Dragons and Storm-Panthers games. 

He gives his opinion on why the Roosters are a "really well balanced team" and heaps praise on the form of both Sam Walker and Harry Grant. 

Billy also discusses the Broncos-Dolphins derby and the turning point for the Wests Tigers, before answering a big listener question on Payne Haas and revealing his top three code hoppers.

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00:00 - Welcome 

• Top 8 is locked in
• Anything can happen

03:00 - Rabbitohs Eels

• Jye Gray praise
• Roosters Rabbitohs rivalry
• Alex Johnston 

07:00 - Storm Panthers 

• Harry Grant praise 
• Penalty controversy 

13:00 - Warriors Dragons

• Penalty controversy 
• Head clash injury
• Dragons should be 3 in a row

17:45 - Roosters Bulldogs 

• “Really well balanced team”
• Sam Walker praise 

22:30 - Sharks Titans 

• Sharks should go all out attack
• Cam McInnes injury

27:00 - Broncos Dolphins 

• Reece Walsh
• Billy Walters

31:00 - Tigers Sea Eagles

• Ever since Melbourne, they just haven't kicked on
• Benji Marshall finally seeing some rewards

34:30 - Billy M Awards

37:00 - Listener questions

• Payne Haas
• Teams dropping off

42:00 - Ampol Power Surge

• Top 3 Code hoppers 

45:00 - Round 25 preview

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