The NRL Pre-Season Challenge is in full swing but it's the off-field issues creating headlines. Adam Mobbs, Paul Crawley and Fatima Kdouh watched as Kalyn Ponga finally fronted the media on Monday to explain his toilet cubicle saga last season and break down his reasons. Crawls reveals why Wayne Bennett was a no-show for the Dolphins' first official NRL trial, and the crew break down the biggest talking points from the opening weekend of pre-season matches.

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Dave Riccio, Buzz and Ready talk through what next for Latrell and the power of the integrity unit, what Ready's looking forward to next in the trials and Buzz is putting a shift in today....and making sure everyone knows about it.

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Major drama on the eve of the NRL season with Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton arrested and charged after a round of wrestling got out of hand outside a Canberra nightclub in the early hours of the morning. Adam Mobbs, Russell Jackson and SuperCoach guru Tom Sangster discuss the latest news and what it could mean for both players and their clubs. They also look at the future of Bulldogs young gun Khaled Rajab after he was overlooked for a top-30 spot at Canterbury, as well as keep an eye on this weekend's all-important NRL trials. 

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The NRL season must be getting close because Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield and Brent Read are back and arguing as they join Adam Mobbs to discuss what will be the big talking points in 2023. Buzz dives into his column about the worrying cost of Canterbury's rebuild, but declares "Gus has done a terrific job" and tips the Bulldogs to fight for a top-eight spot. Ready says wooden spooners the Wests Tigers are primed for finals footy this year, but he holds major concerns for the Dragons.

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Stephen Crichton is on the move, Talatau Amone is stood down and the NRL pre-season challenge details have been leaked.Adam Mobbs, Michael Carayannis and SuperCoach guru Tom Sangster look at what Crichton's decision means for Penrith, and likely Canterbury, plus what the Dragons are going to do following another setback. Don't worry, it's a largely CBA-free zone.

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There's plenty happening on the training paddock and off the field as clubs return from their Christmas break. Matt Encarnacion and SuperCoach guru Tom Sangster join Adam Mobbs as they break down the NRL rule "tweaks" ahead of the new season. The boys look at the Selwyn Cobbo drama and why Brisbane are continually in the headlines. And Tom gives us an update on the launch of the 2023 KFC SuperCoach NRL season.

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Phil Rothfield has blocked more than 2000 people on Twitter over the past decade so we decided to give some of the vanquished a shot at a second chance. Here Buzz, Adam Mobbs and Michael Caryannis preside over the first-ever Buzz blocked tribunal to go through cases where Twitter users get to plead their case to be unblocked by Buzz. Some are successful, one guy makes a Shawshank Redemption-style bid for freedom while others remain on life sentences with no chance of parole.

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It's the first episode of the year and we kick off with Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield looking into his crystal ball to declare the big stories that will play out in 2023 and his predictions for the year. Buzz, Adam Mobbs and Russell Jackson look at which teams are on the rise, and who's facing a dramatic fall, plus Buzz names two young talents ready to explode onto the NRL scene. 

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It's the holiday season but not everyone will be exchanging Christmas cards this year. Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield tells Adam Mobbs and Russell Jackson about the bitter squabbles that are still simmering, heading into the new year, looks at the origin of some of the stinks and which ones will never be sorted. There's on-field feuds, media stoushes, strained friendships, some sad, unsavoury fallouts and even a couple of corporate fracas that got a little petty. There's also a special shout out to Dean Ritchie's alter ego, Dennis 'Bullfrog' Ritchie, following his run-in with Kalyn Ponga's father, Andre.

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Canterbury continue to overhaul their roster with Corey Allan the latest Bulldog to leave while still holding a contract for next season. Phil Rothfield, Adam Mobbs and Russell Jackson look at what Allan's departure means for the Dogs' chances of signing Mitchell Moses and Stephen Crichton, they look at Allan's surprise arrival at the Sydney Roosters, as well as how the Sharks' latest free agency moves affect both Cronulla and Newcastle.

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