🚨 NEW EPISODE OUT NOW 🚨

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.

🎧 Catch the full episode now on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

👇 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

🚨 **NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!** 🚨

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

🎙️Watch or listen now on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts

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

The 2026 State of Origin series is over, and the Blues have done it — defeating Queensland 30–12 at Suncorp Stadium to claim the series!

Jerome and Jonah are back on the pod as we break down the Origin decider, the biggest moments from Game III, and all the fallout from a huge weekend of rugby league.

In this episode, we discuss:

🏆 NSW winning the Origin series at Suncorp
⭐ Nathan Cleary's Game III performance and whether the Origin criticism can finally end
🔥 Mitchell Moses' impact alongside Cleary
🔵 The Blues' defensive effort and where they won the game
🔴 Where Queensland and Billy Slater got it wrong
👀 The controversial Jack Bostock moment and the bunker debate
🧠 Laurie Daley's selections, bench rotation and Game III adjustments
🏉 What both states need to do moving forward
📊 A full Round 19 review
🦈 The Sharks' massive 66–0 win over the Dolphins
🐯 The Tigers' struggles and questions around their future
🐰 Souths surviving a thriller against the Knights
🦅 Tom Trbojevic's return and Manly's finals hopes
🔥 The race for the Top 8 heating up
🎯 Our Round 20 tips and predictions

Was this the game that finally cemented Nathan Cleary's Origin legacy? And after all the criticism throughout the series, did Laurie Daley get it right when it mattered most?

👇 Let us know your thoughts — what was the biggest reason NSW won the 2026 Origin series?

🎙️ NEW EPISODE OUT NOW 🎙️

The State of Origin decider is finally here, and there's plenty to unpack before the biggest game of the series.

Joining me this week is JC as we break down:

🔵 NSW's Game III squad and the biggest selection debates🪽 Was dropping Brian To'o the right call?⭐ Jack Bostock's Origin debut.💪 Mitchell Moses vs Nathan Cleary🏉 Why Cameron Murray should start the decider🔥 The tactical battle between Laurie Daley and Billy Slater👀 Why NSW still struggles to understand "Origin football"📊 Round 18 review

🦈 Broncos' season hanging by a thread?🐉 Dragons building with their young forward pack🐆 Moses Leota's future and what it means for Penrith

Plus, we share our predictions for the Origin decider and discuss what NSW must do to reclaim the shield.

🎧 Catch the full episode now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

👇 Who wins Origin III? And was Brian To'o unlucky to miss out?

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The **State of Origin III squads** are locked in, and there's no shortage of talking points heading into the decider at Suncorp Stadium.

In this episode, I break down:

🔵 NSW's Game III squad selections

🚨 Brian To'o dropped from the Blues

⭐ Jack Bostock set to make his Origin debut

💪 Bradman Best returns to the Origin arena

🧠 My thoughts on the Blues' spine and bench rotation

🔴 Queensland's settled squad and Billy Slater's approach

👔 The latest on Billy Slater's coaching future

📺 The NRL's historic **$5.3 billion broadcast deal**

👀 Moses Leota granted permission to negotiate with others

🏉 Full Round review of round 17

🔥 Players who boosted their Origin credentials

🏆 My predictions for the Origin decider

Can the Blues bounce back and win the series at Suncorp, or will Queensland lift the shield once again?

👇 Let me know your thoughts:Was dropping Brian To'o the right call? And who wins the Origin decider?

Welcome back to another episode of Good Game Podz!

This week, Kilifi and Ox join me as we break down all the fallout from State of Origin Game II and look ahead to what could be one of the biggest deciders in recent memory.

We discuss Queensland's dominant second-half performance, Laurie Daley's bench rotation, whether NSW got their selections wrong, and the changes we'd make for Game III.

We also dive into:
• The impact of Harry Grant and Queensland's middle dominance
• Whether Api Koroisau should have been used differently
• Nathan Cleary, Mitchell Moses and the Blues' attacking struggles
• Potential NSW team changes for the decider
• The Israel Folau and Wests Tigers debate
• Full Round 17 NRL review
• Newcastle Knights' rise up the ladder
• Dolphins continuing their incredible form
• Titans upsetting the Panthers
• The biggest stories from around the NRL

As always, we finish by discussing the major talking points across the competition and what to watch heading into another huge week of rugby league.

Who should NSW pick for Game III? Did Laurie Daley get it wrong? And can Queensland complete the job at Suncorp Stadium?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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🎙️ BONUS EPISODE – STATE OF ORIGIN II REACTION

Queensland have levelled the series with a commanding 44-24 win over New South Wales at the MCG, setting up a blockbuster decider at Suncorp Stadium.

In this episode, I break down:

• Queensland's second-half domination• Harry Grant's influence around the ruck• The Maroons' creativity and attacking execution• NSW's bench rotation and interchange decisions• Why Api Koroisau remained unused• The performances of Nathan Cleary, Mitchell Moses and Dylan Lucas• Whether Laurie Daley was outcoached by Billy Slater• Potential changes for Game III• My early thoughts on the decider at Suncorp Stadium

The series is now tied 1-1 and everything comes down to Game III.

Make sure you subscribe, leave a rating and follow Good Game Podz on all social media platforms for more NRL and State of Origin content.

In this episode, I break down:

🔵 Casey McLean ruled out through injury
🔥 Mark Nawaqanitawase promoted to the starting side
👏 Jack Bostock earns an Origin call-up
💪 Mitchell Moses declared fit for Game 2
🏉 Why Moses' kicking game could be NSW's biggest weapon
💔 The tragic passing of Tino Fa'asuamaleaui's father and the impact it could have on the Maroons camp
🎲 The Ashley Klein gambling controversy and whether it's being blown out of proportion

Plus, my final thoughts and predictions heading into one of the biggest games of the year as the Blues look to wrap up the series in Melbourne.

Catch the full episode now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

👇 Who wins Origin II and who will be Player of the Match?