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Maika Sivo is facing a big ban for his even bigger hit on AJ Brimson. Adam Mobbs, Pamela Whaley and Fatima Kdouh look at the Eels' backline options as they look at the big talking points from the final round of trials. The Tigers' loss has them back as wooden spoon favourites, although there were a couple of positives. Why Dragons fans should have some hope, a Raiders young gun stakes his Round 1...

It's a loose episode as Buzz tells Mick and Mobbsy he's taking "his" podcast to Vegas, where Anthony Seibold and Jason Demetriou are already trading lighthearted jibes. The boys talk about Wayne Bennett's Kiwi snub, Luciano Leilua's Dragons signing, Nathan Cleary's GOAT status and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves joining a growing Roosters departure lounge. Note: This episode contains apologies to the city...

Big suspensions, worrying injuries and some performances that leave us with more questions than answers. Mobbsy, Russ and Fatima break down the talking points from week one of the Pre-Season Challenge, including Bronson Xerri's Bulldogs return, the Dragons' struggles, Tigers' bright spots and Broncos' statement of intent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Footy is back with the first official week of trials. Mick, Mobbsy and Russ look at the big talking points from the games. The boys break down the new change to the kick restart rule that has controversy written all over it. Mick reveals the latest on the Dragons' Luciano Leilua chase, Adam O'Brien's re-signing and, as always, we answer your questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Back by popular demand, Brent Read returns alongside Adam Mobbs and Fatima Kdouh to break down the trial action from the weekend. From Luke Brooks and Ben Trbojevic impressing for Manly, to the Broncos players fighting for the vacant spots in Brisbane's roster. Readman has some breaking news on Souths young gun Tyrone Munro and they look at who's under pressure in 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Fresh from his summer sojourn, Phil Rothfield returns to continue "lifting the brand" of Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs. The boys talk Tom Burgess leaving Souths and front-row issues at clubs. They discuss the NRL's expansion plans and potential North Sydney Bears return. They go through their wooden spoon contenders, underrated players and answer your questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

The results are in and Mobbsy, Russ and podcast debutant/journalist/rugby league prodigy Tyson Jackson are ready to break down the results from our annual coaches survey. From expansion and the Bears to the best young player they would want to build their team around and which recruits will have the biggest impact and, we put the biggest issues in the game to the clipboard holders to get their inp...

Michael Carayannis, Brent Read and Russell Jackson are back. The boys talk about what they got up to during the summer break and look at the biggest headlines in the game. There's the usual madness from float tanks and bad presents plus they answer your questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Carayannis and Brent Read are joined by Matt Encarnacion as they take a look into their crystal ball to make 2024 predictions. Who will win the comp, the risers and fallers plus who their best buy will be. They also take a look at under pressure mentors and who will start in the no.1 jersey for NSW and Queensland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do the sweeping boardroom changes mean for the Wests Tigers? Mobbsy, Russ and Matt break down the importance of Shane Richardson's role, how it will affect free agency and his support of Benji Marshall. The guys look at the latest free agency moves with Jarome Luai, Addin Fonua-Blake and another Panther potentially on the move. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sydney Roosters have signed Mark Nawaqanitawase from the Wallabies, but is he a good enough replacement for Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii? Readman, Dave and Mobbsy look at what the deal means for the Chooks' roster. They also reveal the latest free agency moves with Kurt Capewell, Shawn Blore, Justin Olam and Jarome Luai, issues for the Broncos and Bulldogs and we answer your questions. See omnystudio...

By popular demand, Russell Jackson jumps into the hot seat with Readman and Mobbsy for the latest player movement news, Jarome Luai's meetings with the Tigers and Phil Gould, what Connor Tracey's move means for Canterbury, Kurt Capewell's future and which clubs are waiting to pounce on the free agency market. Plus, Readie makes a bold declaration about the Roosters. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Big episode as Readie reveals his beef with Disneyland. Meanwhile, the Tigers will be the happiest place on Earth if they land Jarome Luai. Dave and Mobbsy look at where Wests' bid for the Panthers star is at, where Matt Burton will play next season, we answer an avalanche of listener questions, plus there is a surprise Buzz Rothfield cameo!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Latrell Mitchell dropped a bomb when he declared he "wasn't looked after the way I should've been" with his Origin injury, and opened up on the toll his court case took on him. David Riccio, Adam Mobbs and Matt Encarnacion break down Mitchell's revelations, Dave reports on his Belmore visit, they look at some draw shockers and answer your questions around the Dragons, rivalry round and the Panther...

Michael Carayannis and Brent Read are joined by Matt Encarnacion to discuss all things international rugby league. They talk about James Tedesco's future, Readman's interview with Benji Marshall and changes to rep schedule. We also answer your questions plus a surprise development in Readman's eating habits.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's full-on NRL off-season with the latest on Nathan Cleary and Mary Fowler's budding long-distance romance. Readman, Mick and Mobbsy also discuss Jarome Luai's response to Ivan Cleary's suggestion the Panthers star is yet to own a side to justify a $1 million pay day. They look at the latest free agency moves, the fallout to Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton's court case being dismissed, answer...

The futures of Josh Addo-Carr and Ryan Papenhuyzen have made headlines as Brent Read and Michael Carayannis join Adam Mobbs to reveal what's behind the latest talk. They look at the potential player swaps, why some clubs fear the "games" being played in the background and reminisce about the good old days of M*A*S*H. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

St George Illawarra are reeling from news Junior Amone has been found guilty of assault and Dave, Readie and Mobbsy look at the Dragons' options to replace him. They talk free agency moves - Canberra's latest signing, Jarome Luai heading to November 1 - preview this weekend's international games and debate whether players should be allowed to box and play in footy knockouts in the off-season. See...

 David Riccio breaks the news that Michael Maguire will be the next NSW coach. He joins Michael Carayannis and Brent Read to react to Maguire's impending appointment. The boys talk South Sydney's roster, Josh Addo-Carr's future and Readman has an interesting take on international footy. Plus we answer your questions  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brent Read is a late call-up - and literally late for the podcast - as he, Mick and Mobbsy give their verdict on Sunday night's NRL decider. They look at Nathan Cleary's 20 minutes of brilliance, Broncos' premiership window, whether Penrith can make it four straight, predict the 2024 grand finalists and Readman has a warning for Halloween lovers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Buzz tells all on his awkward Dally M run-in as Mick and Mobbsy reveal what happened off camera at rugby league's night of nights. Mick has a surprise Jarome Luai update, they deliver their grand final verdicts and answer your listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And then there were two. Fatima, Crawls and Mobbsy look at the Panthers-Broncos clash, the battle between Nathan Cleary and Adam Reynolds, Penrith's subtle kick-delay tactics and whether the NRL gone too far in protecting kickers. Plus, we give our Dally M predictions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Hunt has sparked more anger with his latest Dragons comments, Mick and Buzz reveal what went on behind the scenes at their Wests Tigers lunch, we talk finals footy and the neutral ground debate. Plus, Buzz makes some outrageous 2024 predictions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's preliminary finals time and the best four teams in 2023 will battle it out this weekend for a spot in the grand final. Already, the Panthers have taken aim at Brisbane, and the home ground advantage they'll get at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night. Paul Crawley, Fatima Kdouh and Russell Jackson also talk referee howlers with match officials under the blowtorch yet again.  See omnystudio.com/l...

The porcupine meatball saga drags into its second week as we serve up a finals preview. MC, Buzz and Mobbsy talk Val Holmes' sanction, break some signing news, reveal which journo reached out to write Buzz's biography and why Souths' two-year premiership window. As always, we answer your listener questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.