The Good Game Podz

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WE’RE BACK — AND IT’S GRAND FINAL WEEK! 🏆🔥

After a week away in Fiji, Good Game Podz is back as we break down a massive Preliminary Finals weekend and preview the Roosters vs Knights Grand Final!

🐓 Roosters 36–20 Dolphins — where did it go wrong for the Dolphins?
🔥 How much will the NRL miss Mark Nawaqanitawase?
🎥 Did the Bunker get the big calls right?
🧠 Was signing DCE a masterstroke by the Roosters?
⚔️ Knights 22–14 Panthers — how incredible was Newcastle’s defensive effort with 12 men?
💥 Nathan Cleary’s devastating injury and Phoenix Crossland’s send-off
🤔 Are the rules contributing to the rise in hip-drop tackles?
⭐ Is Sandon Smith one of the buys of the year?
🏆 Nathan Cleary takes home the Dally M Medal
👀 Plus, we preview Roosters vs Knights and all the huge Grand Final matchups.

Can Kalyn Ponga and the Knights complete an incredible run, or will the Roosters’ big-game experience get them over the line?

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👇 Who wins the Grand Final — Roosters or Knights?

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WEEK 1 OF THE FINALS IS DONE! 🔥🏉

JC joins me this week on Good Game Podz as we break down all the action from the opening week of the finals and look ahead to two massive elimination games:

⚔️ Knights eliminate the Rabbitohs – should Souths re-sign Cody Walker?
🐬 Dolphins knock off the Warriors – are they heading all the way to the Grand Final?
💰 The Hammer reportedly wants $1.4 million a season – is he worth it?
🤔 Who should the Dolphins prioritise with some huge contracts coming up?
🦈 Sharks eliminate the Cowboys – just how important is Braydon Trindall?
🐆 Panthers edge the Roosters in an absolute finals classic
🔥 Did the Roosters waste their opportunity while Nathan Cleary was in the sin bin?
🐓 Could Herbie Farnworth eventually replace James Tedesco at fullback?
⚔️ Warriors vs Knights – can Kalyn Ponga pull off another upset?
🦈 Roosters vs Sharks – does Cronulla have any chance without Trindall?

Four teams remain in the fight this weekend. Who survives and moves one step closer to the Grand Final? 👀

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👇 Who are you backing to make the Preliminary Finals?

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FINALS FOOTY IS HERE! 🔥🏉

The Top 8 is locked in and this week on Good Game Podz, I break down some of the biggest talking points heading into Week 1 of the finals:

🎟️ Should the NRL introduce a Wild Card Round?🐰 Latrell Mitchell’s HUGE hit on Toby Rodwell – and the Roosters’ response🐬 The Hammer reportedly offered $1.4 million a season – is he worth it?🟢 Coby Black’s incredible debut for Canberra🐴 Did the Broncos make a mistake letting Coby Black go?🐓 Spencer Leniu potentially on his way to the Eels🦈 Sharks move their home final to Allianz Stadium🔥 Rabbitohs vs Knights – elimination footy⚔️ Warriors vs Dolphins – game of the round?🦈 Sharks vs Cowboys – who survives?🐆 Panthers vs Roosters – can the Chooks cause an upset without Sam Walker?

The regular season is done. Now the games that really matter begin. 👀

👇 Who are you backing to win the premiership?

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The Top 8 is SET — but there’s still plenty to talk about heading into the final round!

🔥This week on Good Game Podz, I break down:

🏆 Panthers vs Warriors – who takes the minor premiership?🎟️ Should the NRL introduce a Wild Card Round?

🔴 Darius Boyd named the new Queensland Origin coach📉 The biggest disappointments of the 2026 season

❤️ Jai Arrow’s incredible journey towards his 100th Rabbitohs game

The finals are locked in, but where everyone finishes is still up for grabs.

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👇 Would you bring a Wild Card Round into the NRL?

🚨 **NEW EPISODE OUT NOW** 🚨What are NRL players really worth in today’s market? 💰Hudson Young at $1.1M? Liam Martin at $1M? Sam Walker at $1.7M? We break down some of the biggest contract calls and potential moves around the competition.Plus, are the Panthers still premiership material? Are the Dolphins flying under the radar? And have the Warriors become the team to beat? 👀All that and more in Episode 28 of Good Game Podz. 🎙️

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Billy Slater has stepped down as Queensland coach — so what’s next for the Maroons? And could an NRL coaching job be in his future? 👀

This week on Good Game Podz, I break down:

🔴 Billy Slater resigns as Queensland Origin coach
👔 Who should replace Slater – Wayne Bennett or one of his assistants?
🐓 Daly Cherry-Evans signs with Hull FC for 2027
🤔 Should the Roosters have kept DCE for another season?
🔥 Roosters edge Penrith 12–6 in a defensive classic
🎥 Another controversial disruptor call
🐬 Dolphins continue their push towards the Top 4
🐰 Rabbitohs produce one of their best defensive performances of the year
🐶 Bulldogs’ finals hopes take another hit
🟢 Josh Papalii announces his retirement after an incredible career
⚔️ Warriors continue to impress despite their injury problems
🐉 Dragons’ young guns continue to show plenty of promise
🏉 Full Round 24 review
🔮 Round 25 tips and predictions

The finals race is getting tighter, the Warriors are pushing for a home final and there’s still plenty to play for as we head towards September.

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👇 Who should replace Billy Slater as Queensland coach?

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Brian To’o is officially heading to the PNG Chiefs in 2028, and it could have huge implications for both PNG and the Penrith Panthers.

This week on Good Game Podz, Sam is joined by Jonah and Jerome to break down:

🇵🇬 Brian To’o signs with the PNG Chiefs
🐆 Could this be the beginning of a Panthers exodus?
💰 PNG’s recruitment advantage and what it means for the NRL
🚑 Isaah Yeo’s pec injury – can Penrith still win the premiership without him?
🔥 Warriors make a statement with a huge win over Penrith
🤔 Should the Warriors stick with their current halves combination?
⭐ Is Mitch Kenny one of the most underrated players in the NRL?
🐓 Roosters edge the Bulldogs – did the Dogs blow their finals chances?
🦅 What has gone wrong at the Sea Eagles?
🐬 Who should the Dolphins prioritise with several stars coming off contract?
🐰 Was Cody Walker’s disallowed try the right decision?
🏉 Cowboys push back into the Top 8
🔥 Round 23 review and Round 24 predictions

The finals race is heating up and there’s plenty to unpack as we head towards the business end of the season.

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👇 Can Penrith still win the premiership without Isaah Yeo? And how dangerous will the PNG Chiefs be in 2028?

Episode 26 of Good Game Podz is here!

Sam is joined by JC to break down one of the biggest weeks of the 2026 NRL season.

The boys discuss the shock collapse of last year's Grand Finalists, debate whether the Broncos' premiership window is closing, react to the Roosters' record-breaking 82-point performance, and look at what the Perth Bears are building ahead of their inaugural season.

They also review every Round 22 game, discuss the race for the Top 8, and preview some huge clashes coming up as finals footy approaches.

Topics include:

🏆 Broncos & Storm miss the Top 8🐓 Roosters' record-breaking 82–12 win🐻 Junior Paulo linked to the Perth Bears🔥 Is Sam Walker staying at the Roosters?🐶 Bulldogs surge into the Top 8⚔️ Warriors vs Panthers preview📈 Finals race and Round 22 review

🎙️ Plenty of rugby league debate and bold opinions

Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

The finals race is heating up, and the biggest talking points in rugby league are coming thick and fast.

This week on Good Game Podz, Sam is joined by Kilifi and Ox to break down the Adam Doueihi drama, the latest PNG Chiefs recruitment news, the race for the Top 8, injury concerns across the NRL, and every major result from the weekend.

The boys also debate where Nathan Cleary and Sam Walker could end up in the future, whether the Wests Tigers are losing their culture, and which teams are genuine premiership contenders as the season reaches the business end.

Topics include:🐯 Adam Doueihi and the Wests Tigers saga🇵🇬 PNG Chiefs sign Zac Lomax and chase Joey Manu🤔 Where could Nathan Cleary and Sam Walker land?📈 The Top 8 race – who gets in and who misses out?🚑 The NRL injury crisis – what's causing it?🏉 Round 21 review and standout performances🔮 Predictions for the weeks ahead

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Jarome Luai's move to Parramatta has sparked plenty of debate... but what does it really mean for the Tigers, the Eels, and the PNG Chiefs? 🤔

This week I break down:

🏉 Jarome Luai signs with Parramatta for 2027

🐯 The impact on the Wests Tigers' culture

🇵🇬 Joey Manu's reported visit to the PNG Chiefs

📈 Why the Chiefs' recruitment strategy could change the NRL

🎥 Bunker controversies and refereeing decisions

🐉 Dean Young confirmed as Dragons head coach

🔥 Round 20 review

🔮 Round 21 tips and predictions

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👇 Do you think the Tigers made the right call letting Luai leave early?