Friday night footy doesn’t get better than this. A PSA to clear your schedule, with four of the top five teams go head-to-head in what could be the best night of NRL so far. 

The Raiders face their biggest test yet against the Panthers in a true measuring stick game to see if they’re the real deal. We also break down the most clutch players across the NRL in recent weeks and what makes them rise in the big moments.

As always, we look ahead to Round 25 with our full preview, stats, predictions and analysis for every matchup. 

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00:00 Intro

01:15 Storm vs Panthers Thriller 

04:48 Roosters Thrash The Bulldogs 

10:53 Rabbitohs vs Dragons Preview 

14:13 Panthers vs Raiders Preview 

16:56 Storm vs Bulldogs Preview 

19:29 Sea Eagles vs Dolphins Preview 

23:21 Titans vs Warriors Preview 

25:23 Eels vs Roosters Preview 

26:44 Knights vs Broncos Preview 

28:43 Tigers vs Cowboys Preview 

31:28 Listener Questions

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Round 24 serves up an early finals teaser with the Storm and Panthers clashing in a potential grand final preview. Friday night brings another blockbuster as the in-form Bulldogs face the red-hot Roosters.

Will Tino Fa’asuamaleaui become the NRL’s highest-paid player with a move to the Perth Bears. We preview every Indigenous Round matchup for Round 24 with our tips, stats and predictions. We debate whether the Roosters will regret signing Daly Cherry-Evans for 2026 with Hugo Savala and Sam Walker starring in the halves.

Plus, our early predictions for who takes out Coach of the Year at the Dally M Awards.

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00:00 Intro 

00:40 Is The Broncos Season Over? 

03:49 Panthers In The Top 4 

06:03 Roosters Dominate The Dolphins 

08:50 Rabbitohs Break The Duck 

11:03 Panthers vs Storm Preview 

13:40 Warriors vs Dragons Preview 

15:56 Roosters vs Bulldogs Preview 

19:09 Sharks vs Titans Preview 

22:27 Broncos vs Dolphins Preview 

25:48 Rabbitohs vs Eels Preview 

29:29 Tigers vs Sea Eagles Preview 

32:56 Cowboys vs Knights Preview 

35:16 Listener Questions

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Here comes the Riff as the Panthers have now won seven straight and are charging into premiership contention. Whilst it's must-win territory for a stack of clubs this week, with top four battles, finals spots on the line and the spoonbowl heating up at the bottom of the ladder.

Doueihi delivered in a big way for the Tigers with a win over the Bulldogs, perfect timing with a contract extension on the table. We also dive into the wide-open Dally M race. Has anyone done enough to claim it, or is Tedesco quietly locking it up? Plus, we run through all eight games for Round 23 with our tips, predictions and key matchups for the weekend.

00:00 Intro

00:28 Trainer Gate 

03:18 Tigers Upset The Bulldogs 

08:02 Cast Curse Strikes Again 

12:40 Storm vs Broncos Preview 

14:14 Knights vs Panthers Preview 

16:11 Raiders vs Sea Eagles Preview 

18:20 Dragons vs Sharks Preview 

20:39 Dolphins vs Roosters Preview 

22:55 Bulldogs vs Warriors Preview 

25:26 Titans vs Rabbitohs Preview 

28:26 Eels vs Cowboys Preview 

31:48 Listener Questions

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The Raiders are flying and now chasing their 10th straight win — we break down how they've gone from last-place favourites to genuine contenders in 2025.

We also preview all the action in Round 22 with our tips, key matchups, and team changes for the weekend. Origin and international eligibility is back in the spotlight after potential proposed changes — could we see New Zealanders and Englishmen play State of Origin?

Plus, the NRL Bunker had a nightmare weekend with a string of controversial calls... and Jimmy RANTS.

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00:00 Intro 

01:20 Round 21 Gutsy Performances 

12:46 Can The Raiders Win 10 In A Row? 

16:30 Eels vs Storm Preview 

19:41 Warriors vs Dolphins Preview 

21:54 Broncos vs Rabbitohs Preview 

24:20 Titans vs Panthers Preview 

26:07 Dragons vs Raiders Preview 

27:48 Sea Eagles vs Roosters Preview 

30:24 Tigers vs Bulldogs Preview 

32:10 Sharks vs Cowboys Preview 

35:54 Listener Questions

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Leka Halasima is the hottest name in the NRL right now after his last-minute heroics against the Knights to steal victory. Could the Warriors’ powerhouse backrower be on track for Rookie of the Year?

We also break down the upset of Round 20, with the Sea Eagles stunning the Storm thanks to their newly-formed attacking backline. Is it enough to push Manly into finals contention? As always, we run through our tips and predictions for Round 21 and answer your listener questions — including our first impressions of the disappointing new Rugby League 26 video game.

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00:00 Intro 

01:09 Warriors Get Out Of Jail

04:23 Galvin Wins The Game For The Bulldogs 

07:04 Manly Upset The Storm

10:43 Will Shibasaki Leave The Broncos?

12:38 Roosters vs Storm Preview

14:53 Cowboys vs Dragons Preview 

17:52 Broncos vs Eels Preview

20:44 Warriors vs Titans Preview 

23:24 Panthers vs Tigers Preview

26:20 Rabbitohs vs Sharks Preview

29:02 Raiders vs Knights Preview 

31:38 Bulldogs vs Sea Eagles Preview

33:36 Listener Questions

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The final stretch is here and we break down the run home. Who’s primed to lock in a top 4 spot, who’ll scrape into the 8 and who’s in danger of taking home the wooden spoon? We go through the ladder, form lines and make our predictions.

Cameron Ciraldo has made a bold move at Belmore, axing Toby Sexton and handing the No.7 jersey to new signing Lachlan Galvin. Is it the spark the Bulldogs need or a gamble too far?

Meanwhile, the Panthers have quietly won five straight and are building nicely towards finals. What does their decision to rest Cleary and Yeo say about their confidence and should rest of the competition be worried?

We also preview all the Round 20 action with our tips, predictions and key matchups for the weekend ahead.

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00:00 Intro 

01:31 Who Will Play Finals Footy?

06:20 Dylan Brown Hooker?

08:27 Panthers Rest Cleary & Yeo 

09:25 Galvin Over Sexton? 

11:48 Origin Recap

18:01 Sign Up To Dabble 

19:03 Dolphins vs Cowboys Preview

21:32 Sharks vs Roosters Preview

24:07 Panthers vs Rabbitohs Preview

26:57 Raiders vs Eels Preview

27:59 Bulldogs vs Dragons Preview

30:10 Storm vs Sea Eagles Preview

31:53 Tigers vs Titans Preview

34:43 Knights vs Warriors Preview

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State of Origin 2025 comes down to this: the series decider in Sydney. We break down everything you need to know ahead of Game 3, including key matchups, tactical changes and what each team needs to fix to claim the shield.

We also lock in our tips for the game, first try scorer plays and Wally Lewis Medal predictions for the final game of the 2025 series. 

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00:00 Intro 

02:05 Game 3 Ins & Outs

05:50 How Will Game 3 Play Out? 

06:35 Dabble SGM 

09:20 Game 3 Tips & Predictions

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Tabuai-Fidow beats Reece Walsh to the Queensland fullback jersey for the Origin decider in Sydney — is it the right call from Billy Slater? Meanwhile, NSW stick solid with an unchanged lineup.

We review all the round 17 action, including the game of the year between the Bulldogs and Panthers, a statement win from the Broncos over the Warriors and another breakout performance from Isaiya Katoa — is he a genuine Dally M contender?

We also look ahead to Round 18 with all the tips, predictions, team changes and matchups you need for the bye round footy.

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00:00 Intro

00:35 Origin Game 3 Teams

05:05 Game Of The Year

10:01 Broncos Are Back?

14:08 Sharks In Trouble

20:19 Sign Up To Dabble

20:58 Broncos Vs Bulldogs Preview

24:20 Raiders Vs Dragons Preview

27:50 Cowboys Vs Storm Preview

30:05 Roosters vs Tigers Preview

33:36 Sea Eagles Vs Rabbitohs Preview

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We break down the Rookie of the Year race for 2025 — will it be Iongi, Toia, Humphreys or Nawaqanitawase taking home the honours? We also look ahead to history in the making, as Alex Johnston edges closer to becoming the NRL’s greatest ever try scorer. When will he break Ken Irvine’s legendary record?

Plus, we preview all the Round 17 action with key stats, tips and predictions, and finish off with your listener questions including who we think will be on the cover of the next Rugby League video game.

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00:00 Intro

00:20 Tight Competition 

04:14 Rookie Of The Year Contenders 

05:54 Alex Johnston To Break Try Scoring Record 

08:02 Sign Up To Dabble 

08:49 Panthers vs Bulldogs Preview

10:34 Sea Eagles vs Tigers Preview

11:50 Broncos vs Warriors Preview

14:01 Dragons vs Eels Preview

16:06 Dolphins vs Rabbitohs Preview

18:17 Storm vs Sharks Preview

20:09 Titans vs Cowboys Preview

22:31 Listener Questions

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State of Origin 2025 rolls into Game 2 and we break down everything you need to know ahead of the must-win clash in Perth. We analyse the key matchups, who’s under pressure and what Queensland need to fix to avoid losing the series.

We also give our tips, first try scorer plays and Man of the Match predictions as the Blues look to seal the series in Perth.

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00:00 Intro 

00:35 Game 2 Ins & Outs 

02:57 Game 2 Preview

07:12 Game 2 Tips & Predictions 

12:01 Listener Questions

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