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The 2025 NRL Grand Final is here and it’s the Brisbane Broncos vs the Melbourne Storm. Can the Broncos finally break their 19-year premiership drought, or will the Storm continue their dominance?

We preview the NRL Grand Final with our first tryscorer predictions, Clive Churchill Medal picks, key stats and betting plays. We also look back on the Prelim Finals, breaking down the second-half fadeouts from the Panthers and Sharks. Should Nathan Cleary have taken the shot for a two-point field goal earlier? And what happened to Nicho Hynes with the game on the line?

Plus, we reveal our Dally M Team of the Year and select the best players in each position for 2025.

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00:00 Intro

01:42 Storm Too Strong For The Sharks

05:18 Broncos Defeat Panthers Thriller

10:03 NRL Grand Final Preview

10:19 Betting Odds & Markets

12:01 Which Team Has More Potential?

12:48 Team Lists Comparisons

16:47 Preview, Stats & Analysis

22:53 Who Will Win the Grand Final?

25:05 Tryscorer Stats & Tips

27:13 First Tryscorer Predictions

27:55 Clive Churchill Winner

30:48 The Over Club on Unibet

32:43 Gnocchi Predicts the GF

33:34 CAST Dally M Team Of The Year

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It’s Preliminary Finals week and both matchups carry Grand Final history — Storm vs Sharks (2016) and Broncos vs Panthers (2023). Will we see revenge from Sharks and Brisbane, or does Penrith’s dynasty push one step closer to five in a row?

We break down the key stats, player matchups and tips for both prelims, including whether the Sharks’ red-hot form can topple Melbourne in their own backyard.

In our semi-final review, we assess the Raiders and Bulldogs’ seasons after bowing out in straight sets. Is it progress from last year, or a disappointing finish to their seasons?

Plus, the latest NRL news: Mark Nawaqanitawase’s shock code switch, Warrington chasing Tom Trbojevic, and Davvy Moale reportedly set to join Manly in 2027.

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00:00 Intro 

02:37 Sharks in Red Hot Form

06:42 Disappointing Dogs 

15:21 NRL Prelim Finals Preview 

38:50 Mark Nawaqanitawase To Leave The Roosters 

40:27 Will Tom Trbojevic Leave Sea Eagles? 

42:37 Davvy Moale Signs With Sea Eagles 

44:12 Start / Bench / Cut 

46:46 Spring Carnival Segment

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Who is the most influential player left in the NRL Finals? It’s hard to look past Reece Walsh after his heroics for Brisbane. We review all the action from Week 1 of the finals – the surprises, lowlights and big takeaways – including the Raiders’ brutal crumble in the dying stages on Sunday.

We then look ahead to Week 2 with two blockbuster clashes: Raiders vs Sharks and Panthers vs Bulldogs, as teams fight for a spot in the prelims.

And for the racing fans, Jimmy lines up his Spring Carnival horses to follow with a monster $86 multi to juice up your account.

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00:00 Intro 

00:32 Best Finals Game Of All Time? 

06:51 Storm Prove Too Strong For The Bulldogs 

09:35 Panthers & Sharks Survive 

12:45 NRL Finals Week 2 Preview 

25:14 Spring Futures Multi 

28:04 Start / Bench / Cut

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Finals footy is here and the storylines are endless. Are the Broncos actually a better side without Adam Reynolds steering them around? Did the Sharks get lucky with Nicho Hynes dodging suspension? We break down every matchup in Week 1 of the NRL Finals with game-by-game analysis, key stats and our tips.

Plus, Jimmy names his horses to follow for the Spring Carnival and we play Start, Bench, Cut with three of the best wingers in the comp — Xavier Coates, Brian To’o and Mark Nawaqanitawase.

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00:00 Intro

01:51 Are The Broncos A Better Team With Ben Hunt At 7?

05:19 Nicho Hynes Escapes Ban

07:06 NRL Week 1 Finals Preview

38:20 Spring Racing - Horses To Follow

42:49 Start / Bench / Cut

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Making the top four isn’t just important — it’s essential. Since the start of the NRL era, only eight teams have made the grand final from outside the top four and every single one of them lost.

We also reveal the bizarre secret behind Reece Walsh’s red-hot form, backed by the stats from his past month with the Broncos.

As always, we preview all the Round 27 action with our tips and predictions, dive into the fight for the final top eight spot between the Roosters and Dolphins, and debate whether Fuller or Hammer should be the Dolphins’ fullback going forward.

00:00 Intro 

02:36 Does Drinking Toilet Water Enhance Performance? 

04:45 Cast Patrol 🤝 Fox Sports

06:34 Potential NRL Rule Changes? 

09:05 Cameron Murray Returns! 

10:17 New Sponsor - 2 Free Tickets Giveaway

12:01 NRL Round 27 Preview 

32:05 Horses To Follow This Spring Carnival

37:32 Start / Bench / Cut

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Ethan Strange is one of the form players of the competition right now, can he force his way into the Kangaroos side for the upcoming Ashes tour?

We break down the top signings of 2025, highlighting the best value buys and who’s exceeded expectations this season. As always, we preview every Round 26 matchup with stats, tips and predictions. Plus, we play start-bench-cut with three of the game’s brightest young halves: Ethan Strange, Blaize Talagi and Lachlan Galvin.

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00:00 Intro 

01:25 Mudgee Miracle 

02:57 Dolphins & Sea Eagles Still Alive 

04:36 Des Hasler Sacked 

08:39 Round 26 Preview 

29:02 Start / Bench / Cut 

32:11 Top 5 Signings Of The Year

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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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