In this week's 'Pearl's Preview Pod' Steve Renouf has hailed NSW fullback James Tedesco as the best player in the world and credited the vision of Mitchell Pearce for securing the Blues a thrilling 26-20 win in the State of Origin series decider.
Renouf says Pearce earned Origin redemption with his last gasp play that led to NSW's miracle try.
He also says explains Maroons coach Kevin Walters has done "a great job" with the Maroons in a transitional period and analyses the three kicks in general play that cost a brave Queensland the decider.

The Pearl's Preview: Round 17

Our special guests discuss the Telstra Premiership and give you behind the scenes insights into the players, teams and the NRL.

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The Penrith Panthers are premiers! Join Zac Bailey, Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward for the final time this season as they analyse all of the key talking points from the 2021 grand final at Suncorp Stadium

Inside The NRL - Panthers premiers, grand final recap and NRL stockmarket

The NRL.com crew break down where the grand final was won and lost, including the unsung heroes, winning tactics and where to now for both clubs in the wake of Penrith's thrilling premiership win.

NRL.com's Grand Final Wrap

Zac Bailey talks to former Rabbitohs captain John Sutton about winning the 2014 Grand Final and the farewell factor as Wayne Bennett and Adam Reynolds prepare to leave the club

Seven years on: Sutton reflects on premiership win

Federal Labor leader Anthony Albanese speaks to Brad Walter about why he believes a 22nd South Sydney premiership on Sunday night would re-affirm the view he and others involved in the club's fight for reinstatement 20 years ago held about the Rabbitohs' potential to not only survive - but thrive - if given a chance.

'True believer': Albanese says Souths fight justified by on-field success

The NRL.com crew of Chris Kennedy, Alicia Newton and Marty Lenehan are joined by AAP sports journalist Scott Bailey for an in-depth look at the Grand Final and the possible death of "the 50-point stat".

The Pearl's Preview: Round 17

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