The Cast Patrol

We break down the Round 1 fixtures straight from Las Vegas. Are the Panthers set to lead the competition once more? Can Fivan Cleary’s side secure an unprecedented fifth consecutive premiership? Additionally, we analyse the Raiders' impressive performance—was it genuinely outstanding or did the Warriors just underperform?

Looking ahead, we provide a comprehensive overview of the NRL's Round 1 fixtures, encompassing all team list announcements, unexpected player selections, key statistics and the betting odds for each matchup.

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00:00 Intro 

00:40 NRL Las Vegas Review 

14:46 18th Man Returns! 

15:53 Sign Up To Dabble 

16:47 Roosters Vs Broncos Preview 

20:35 Knights Vs Tigers Preview 

23:52 Dolphins Vs Rabbitohs Preview 

27:19 Dragons Vs Bulldogs Preview 

30:25 Sea Eagles Vs Cowboys Preview 

34:30 Storm Vs Eels Preview

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The wait is over! NRL kicks off this Sunday and we're previewing all the action of Round 1, live from Las Vegas. We're breaking down the matchups; Panthers vs Sharks and Raiders vs Warriors - including team changes, our tips and Jimmy's bet of the century. 

We also wrap up the off-season by reviewing the pre-season trials and spotlighting players who made an impact, from Terrell "Terror" May to Jamie Humphries. To cap off the episode, we tackle all your listener questions, like whether you'd dare to tackle Spencer Leniu off the back fence or skip watching State of Origin for a year.

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00:00 Intro 

01:05 Pre-Season Challenge Week 2 Review 

16:35 18th Man Returns! 

18:33 Sign Up To Dabble 

19:10 Raiders Vs Warriors Preview 

25:21 Panthers Vs Sharks Preview 

29:43 Listener Questions

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Is Luke Metcalf the key to taking over Shaun Johnson's number 7 jersey? We think he might just be! In this episode, we dive into the trial games and the Charity Match, celebrating our victory over Pearce & Carney to claim our first Charity Match title. The competition heats up out west too, with a tight battle for the fullback position at the Eels between Iongi and Papalii. We also spotlight the standout teams and players from week two of the NRL pre-season, showcasing those poised for a big season ahead.

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00:00 Intro 

00:20 Charity Match Review 

05:35 Pre Season Standouts 

14:06 All Stars Game Review 

19:40 Players To Watch This Weekend 

23:10 Sign Up To Dabble 

24:21 Listener Questions

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In the fourth instalment of our NRL 2025 Team Previews, we dive into the Eels, Roosters, Broncos, Warriors and Tigers rosters. We talk about their recent signings, evaluate their last season's performances and predict their Round 1 line-ups. We also highlight key players to watch this season and provide our predictions for their standings on the ladder by the end of the season.

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00:00 Intro 

00:34 Parramatta Eels 

09:54 Sydney Roosters 

18:55 Sign Up To Dabble 

20:07 Brisbane Broncos 

31:07 New Zealand Warriors 

43:32 Wests Tigers 

52:53 SportShed TV Charity Match

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In the third instalment of our NRL 2025 Team Previews, we dive into the Panthers, Sharks, Knights and Dolphins rosters. We talk about their recent signings, evaluate their last season's performances and predict their Round 1 line-ups. We also highlight key players to watch this season and provide our predictions for their standings on the ladder by the end of the season.

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00:00 Intro 

00:52 Penrith Panthers 

07:34 Newcastle Knights 

15:14 Cronulla Sharks 

22:55 Dolphins

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This week on our NRL 2025 Team Previews, we dive into the Cowboys, Storm, Bulldogs and Dragons rosters. We talk about their recent signings, evaluate their last season's performances and predict their Round 1 line-ups. We also highlight key players to watch this season and provide our predictions for their standings on the ladder by the end of the season.

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00:00 Intro 

00:45 North Queensland Cowboys 

08:32 St George Illawarra Dragons 

16:43 Melbourne Storm 

23:17 Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs

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In the first instalment of our NRL 2025 Team Previews, we preview the Rabbitohs, Raiders, Sea Eagles and Titans. We discuss their key signings, assess their previous seasons and predict their Round 1 line-ups. Additionally, we spotlight key players to watch and forecast where each team will finish on the ladder.

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00:00 Intro

00:54 South Sydney Rabbitohs 

15:37 Canberra Raiders 

26:51 Manly Sea Eagles 

37:43 Gold Coast Titans 

47:30 Listener Questions

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We're back from our hiatus and ready to dive into the Rugby League season with a bite-sized pre-season breakdown episode, we run through our way too early predictions and selections for the best signings shaping the upcoming season.

In the latest news, we discuss Leo Thompson's backflip move to the Bulldogs and Michael Maguire's team line up shake-ups at Broncos HQ. Plus, we're excited to announce our coaching debuts at the SportShedTV Charity Match, leading the Mark Hughes Foundation team against RugbyLeagueGuru's squad, featuring legends Mitchell Pearce and Todd Carney.

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00:00 Intro 

01:40 Bulldogs Sign Leo Thompson For 2026 

02:53 Tohu Harris Retires 

06:39 Like It / Don’t Like It 

17:57 Best 2025 Signings 

26:18 2025 Charity Match Preview 

40:35 Listener Questions

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This week, we sit down with Bulldogs middle Max King, a key figure in their forward pack who embodies the blue and white spirit. Max shares his journey from the Gold Coast Titans, where he made his unlikely NRL debut, to playing under the legendary Craig Bellamy and alongside future immortal Cameron Smith at the Melbourne Storm.

Max opens up about being handed a lifeline by the Bulldogs and witnessing the team’s remarkable rebuild under the guidance of Phil Gould and mastermind coach Cameron Ciraldo. From bottom of the table to finals footy, Max takes us behind the scenes of how the Bulldogs transformed themselves into serious contenders and the team’s goals for 2025.

To wrap up the episode, Max gives us an inside scoop on the Bulldogs locker room with a fun game, revealing which teammate is the coach’s pet and his dream signing at the Bulldogs for next season. 

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00:00 Intro

03:29 Early Life

05:38 Junior Footy Journey

07:46 Moving to the Gold Coast

09:15 Titans U20s Player of the Year (2016)

10:52 Balancing Footy & Work as a Sparky

12:44 Carrying the King Legacy: 4th Gen Rugby League Player

15:45 NRL Debut with the Titans

20:22 Titans Rookie of the Year

23:43 Mid-Season Move to Melbourne Storm

27:25 Lessons from Craig Bellamy

29:54 Playing Alongside Cameron Smith

32:22 Surviving the Storm Army Camp

37:38 The 2020 NRL Season

39:50 Season-Long Injury in 2021

43:40 Joining the Bulldogs in 2022

47:10 Bulldogs’ Incredible Turnaround

53:29 The Cast Patrol Effect: Max King’s First Try in 2025?

55:57 Re-signing with the Bulldogs

57:56 Setting Goals for 2025

1:02:40 Pre-Season Training for 2025

1:05:40 Bulldogs Locker Room: The Whiteboard Game

1:11:20 Go-To Maccas Order

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We sit down with Tyson Pedro, former UFC fighter turned professional boxer as he prepares for his boxing debut against Kris Terziecski. Tyson reveals his strategies and mindset as he enters the boxing ring for the first time and discusses the differences between MMA and boxing. Tyson also shares stories of his journey from the streets of Penrith to the global stage of the UFC. He talks about the key moments of his UFC career, including that unforgettable knockout at UFC 293 against Turkalj and the even better celebration. Tyson also opens up about launching his business 'Drink West' alongside partners Tai Tuivasa and Nathan Cleary, giving us a peek into his life outside the octagon.

Watch Tyson Pedro's fight against Kris Terziecski live and exclusively on Stan, on Wednesday night, 20 November, available to all subscribers.

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00:00 Intro 

00:25 Boxing Debut 

01:19 Elbow Injury 

01:46 Training & Preparation For A Fight 

05:46 Goals For Boxing 

08:27 Early Life 

09:07 Starting MMA 

09:31 Playing / Watching Rugby League

11:10 Drinkwest Brewery 

11:59 Life After Boxing 

12:41 Journey To The UFC 

13:50 Famous Celebration 

16:00 Lessons Learnt From The UFC 

17:20 Dealing With Pressure 

18:50 Transition Into Boxing 

22:53 Mindset Before A Fight

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