The preview pod is waylaid by the massive news that Blaize Talagi is departing the Eels at the end of 2024 as Sixties and Forty20 unpack and debrief an ugly outcome for the club. Why have they bled so many up and coming stars? Where do they go to from here?

There is also some footy to talk about this weekend with five games on the docket. The men are taking on the New Zealand Warriors with all three of the Jersey Flegg, NSW Cup and NRL heading through customs to fly to Auckland. The Flegg are gunning for a spot in the finals while the Cup and NRL are playing for nought but respect.

The HNWP and NRLW face the Cronulla Sharks with both squads looking to build on important wins from last weekend. For the NRLW in particular, it is a chance to make an early claim at the top of the ladder and put themselves well ahead in the race for the finals.