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What a huge week - the NRL's first Covid case, massive player transfer news and a leaked photo making headlines. Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs debate who was to blame for Penrith's Viliame Kikau donning a Canterbury polo that was subsequently leaked. They look at the Bulldogs' roster overhaul and how much pressure their salary cap is under. Buzz tells us the conversation he had...

Adam Mobbs and Phil Rothfield join Michael Carayannis to spell out why putting more money into the top end of the women's game is a good investment. Buzz reveals who the Covid vaccination hold-outs are at the Canberra Raiders, they discuss Mitchell Pearce's NRL departure and Mick drops some big signing news live that will rock the Parramatta Eels. To read everything that's discussed in this episod...

In part 2 David Riccio, Brent Read and Michael Carayannis preview what's the next phase post Wayne Bennett. The full investigation will be available in the Daily Telegraph newspaper, and through dailytelegraph.com.au across the weekend. To read everything that's discussed in this episode of the Daily Telegraph NRL Podcast go to  dailytelegraph.com.au  and get yourself a subscription, or...

David Riccio, Brent Read and Michael Carayannis preview an investigation that will be available in the Daily Telegraph newspaper, and through dailytelegraph.com.au across the weekend. To read everything that's discussed in this episode of the Daily Telegraph NRL Podcast go to  dailytelegraph.com.au and get yourself a subscription, or download the Daily Telegraph app at your app store. &n...

Michael Carayannis is joined again by David Riccio and Brent Read to break down the draw. They look at Benji Marshall’s return to the Tigers and explore the latest in player movement. Plus the boys answer some of your questions. To read everything that's discussed in this episode of the Daily Telegraph NRL Podcast go to dailytelegraph.com.au and get yourself a subscription, or down...

Adam Mobbs takes back hosting duties from Michael Carayannis as they join Phil Rothfield to talk about Tyrone May's Panthers sacking, Nathan Cleary's tone deaf response, the 2022 NRL draw, the latest free agency movements and answer listener questions. To read everything that's discussed in this episode of the Daily Telegraph NRL Podcast go to dailytelegraph.com.au and get yourself a sub...

Buzz Rothfield is back from his spell to join Michael Carayannis and Dave Riccio where the boys discuss Mitchell Pearce’s impending exit at Newcastle, what that means for the club and how influential can Andrew Johns be? Should the Bears be back and has Tyrone May played his last game in the NRL? The boys take a look into their crystal ball ahead of November 1, plus they answer some of your questi...

After a strong debut last week Brent Read and David Riccio again join Michael Carayannis to chat all things rugby league. The boys dissect the Titans lofty aspiration to win two premierships in nine seasons and if there's a path back in the NRL for Michael Jennings and Joey Leilua. Did the Tigers get it right in not adding Shane Flanagan to their coaching staff and were the NRL right to sanction t...

Michael Carayannis is joined by new co-hosts this week in David Riccio and Brent Read as Buzz and Mobbsy have a spell. The boys reflect and pay tribute to the late Immortal Norm Provan career. They talk all things expansion and pick who their first signing would be for the Dolphins. And they speak all things Tigers, Cowboys and Eels.  To read everything that's discussed in this episode of the Dail...

Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs recap the Penrith-South Sydney blockbuster. They go to town on the soft punishments handed down to the Melbourne Storm’s white powder trio, Buzz and Mick replace Tom Trbojevic as the game’s premier player and the call goes out to the listener who made Buzz’s special burger for grand final day and hasn’t been heard from since! To read everything tha...

Grand final week has a white cloud hanging over its head and Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs discuss the Melbourne Storm’s post-season controversy, give their winners and losers from the Dally Ms and preview the Penrith-South Sydney grand final, including their winner and Clive Churchill Medal predictions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tales from Tiger Town had another dramatic twist this week with coach Michael Maguire surviving the axe. Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs look at the mess the club is in, how they mishandled their football review and whether any changes will result in improvements on the field in 2022. The boys also debate which of the preliminary finalists’ premiership windows are closing, previe...

It's semi-final week and the NRL has been turned on its head. Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs debate whether Penrith will be labelled chokers if their season ends early and why the Teddy v Turbo clash is must-watch TV. Buzz and Mick are tipping potential boilovers - albeit in different games - and they disagree on who should be coach of the year.  To read everything that's discus...

Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs analyse each of the week one playoff games and deliver their verdicts. The boys also tear apart the failures from this season, which teams are in for an even worse 2022 and what we're going to do without Thursday night footy. To read everything that's discussed in this episode of the Daily Telegraph NRL Podcast go to dailytelegraph.com.au and get y...

It's been a massive week in NRL and Phil Rothfield, Mick and Adam Mobbs are here to pull it all apart. They break down the commentary around the Latrell Mitchell suspension and Buzz and Mick argue, once again, the case for and against a wildcard round as the solution after the mass resting of players cruels the integrity of the last round this weekend. The boys discuss who has the upper hand in th...

In this episode, one of the boys is served a slice of humble pie over his stance on Paul Momirovski. Elsewhere, Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy discuss the future of Canterbury's Adam Elliott after his 'kissing' incident with NRLW star Millie Boyle, Curtis Scott's contract termination, Andrew Fifita's emotional post-coma interview and why Cowboys coach has escaped scrutiny despite a 10-game losing run. Buzz...

This week Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs break down the Penrith v South Sydney blockbuster as they look back on their 2021 preseason predictions. They discuss Luke Thompson potentially leaving the Bulldogs in a shock move, and Buzz and Mick have it out over the buys of the year. And, of course, there's the dinner menu ahead of a big weekend of rugby league To read everything tha...

Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs discuss whether Matt Burton sold himself short by signing with Canterbury so early. The boys look at Parramatta's stuttering premiership campaign, contract issues and recruitment, they review the latest episode of the Tales from Tiger Town documentary and Buzz reveals his special burger recipe. To read everything that's discussed in this episode of...

It's the podcast version of Tevita Pangai Jr v Victor Radley. Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs go head to head in rivalry round,  analysing the TPJ feud with the Roosters,  the reprisal of the Battle  of Brookvale, pressure on Brad Arthur and the five-way race for the final two playoff spots.  To read everything that's discussed in this episode of the Daily Telegraph NRL Podcast g...

In this episode, Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs hit out at Roger Tuivasa-Sheck for walking out on the Warriors, Buzz reckons Wayne Bennett is the answer to Wests Tigers' struggles, there are concerns Canterbury are signing too many problem children, while the boys dissect the Roosters' surprise pursuit of Brandon Smith. To read everything that's discussed in this episode of the...

You won’t want to miss this episode, where Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield shows off his broadcast skills, providing us a phantom radio call of an NRL match. It’s not all hilarity, though, as Buzz, Michael  Carayannis and Adam Mobbs give an insight into the nightmare facing NRL families inside Queensland quarantine, analyse the Tevita Pangai Jr saga and fire up over clubs like Penrith creating super teams a...

Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs wrap up the State of Origin series, talk about where the Blues failed in their bid for a 3-0 series clean sweep and who needs to accept some blame. The boys discuss what's really behind NRL clubs' reluctance around the World Cup, Queensland hub life and Buzz promises to do a radio call of a game. Don't touch that dial! To read everything that's dis...

Unlike the Dragons players, Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs have stayed home for this episode of The Daily Telegraph NRL Podcast. The boys discuss Paul Vaughan's party and sacking, break down how St George Illawarra plan to survive the mass suspensions and whether they can still make the finals. Buzz criticises Wayne Pearce for being "blindly oblivious," and the boys look at the...

We’re back to regular NRL and Nathan Cleary’s shoulder injury has created a massive ripple effect. Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs look at the impact on State of Origin and the premiership hopes of Penrith and bitter rivals Parramatta. The boys also come down heavy on Josh Dugan and Canterbury for their Covid breaches and why neither came as a surprise.  To read everything that's...

In this Covid-impacted edition, Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs discuss how former whistleblower Bernard Sutton was forced to relinquish his Queensland Maroons advisor role out of fears it may cost his brother, Gerard, the Origin refereeing job. Mick gives an insight into his exclusive interview with axed Canberra halfback George Williams - and the Raiders' response, while...