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With Buzz on hiatus, Mobbsy tags in Brent Read to go toe to toe with Mick Carayannis. They discuss Parramatta's predicament and how they replace Dylan Brown, as Mick tees off at the lack of leadership in the Eels' playing group following a training incident. Readman reveals the Blues' halfback frontrunner, they look at the Game of Thrones at the Tigers and the Dragons' coaching latest. To read eve...

With the news hot off the press on Monday morning, Fatima Kdouh and Paul Crawley dissect the fallout for the Blues after halfback Nathan Cleary was rubbed out of the Origin series. What Dylan Brown's off field incident means for Parramatta and the saga that is the Dragons coaching mess rolls on...  To read everything that's discussed in this episode of the Daily Telegraph NRL Podcast go to dailyte...

NSW are still standing, but only just. Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy look at where the Blues lost Origin I, their line-ups and bench rotation, what happened to James Tedesco and Nathan Cleary, the bright spots and who should coach them if they lose game two. They talk Dragons coaches now Jason Ryles has rejected the Red V, and  Buzz is ready to collect on his lunch bet with Mick.  To read everything that'...

Fatima Kdouh, Paul Crawley and Adam Mobbs look at how Latrell Mitchell's injury has rocked NSW ahead of Origin I, what Stephen Crichton brings and if the Blues can still win. They look at the navy blue jersey furore, women's Origin, the NRL's seven-tackle stuff-up in the Dolphins-Dragons game, Canberra's risky tactic of resting 300-gamer Jarrod Croker and Kalyn Ponga's brutal head knock tests.  To...

It's the 10th anniversary of the Origin fight between Paul Gallen and Nate Myles that triggered a seismic shift in rugby league. The punch was banned as officials railed against on-field violence. Listen as Michael Carayannis, David Riccio and Brent Read speak to the key players from that fateful night. To read everything that's discussed in this episode of the Daily Telegraph NRL Podcast go to da...

Buzz tells Mick and Mobbsy about the time he met Tina Turner as they reminisce about her impact on rugby league, the legendary ad campaigns and enduring legacy. They rate the all-or-nothing Origin selections, the ramifications if Adelaide doesn't sell out game one and who is in line to replace Brad Fittler should the Blues lose the series. They talk Jake Arthur's Manly move, Jack de Belin's Dragon...

The Origin teams for game one are in and there are plenty of surprises. Paul Crawley and Adam Mobbs look at the Blues blooding Tevita Pangai Jr and Hudson Young, choosing Api Koroisau over Damien Cook and Queensland omitting Maroons regulars Kalyn Ponga, Dane Gagai and Christian Welch. Crawls goes off at some crucial judiciary decisions and look at where the Wests Tigers' win ranks in their histor...

Jason Ryles is firming as Dragons coach. Buzz is firming for owing a dinner on the appointment, but where does it leave St George Illawarra? Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy talk interim coach Ryan Carr, Ben Hunt, the Dragons' roster and other coaches under pressure. They look at the last-chance saloon for Origin selection with the most contentious calls the Blues face. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Craig Bellamy has made a huge call on his future at the Storm and it could have a direct impact on the under siege Dragons. But Anthony Griffin isn't the only coach in the firing line this week as Paul Crawley and Fatima Kdouh ask why Trent Robinson, Brad Arthur and Anthony Seibold aren't copping more heat this season.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buzz is back from Covid and has made a bold call about Jason Ryles' coaching future. Mick's home from Magic Round with the latest from St George Illawarra as he and Mobbsy argue over Jack Bird's fans comments. The boys discuss movements at the Dragons, the Roosters' struggles, whether Souths have peaked too early and answer your listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Did the Parramatta Eels underestimate the importance of hooker Reed Mahoney to their premiership campaign? Paul Crawley and Fatima Kdouh look at Parramatta's slow start to the season and whether they can win the title with Josh Hodgson at dummy half. Craig Bellamy's coaching future is still undecided but it could have a direct impact on St George Illawarra Dragons.  See omnystudio.com/listener for...

It's Christmas for rugby league fans. Paul Crawley, Adam Mobbs and Russell Jackson look at whether the Tigers can continue the Dragons' tragic Magic Round record, Wests' interest in Shaun Johnson and Ben Hunt's hooker switch. They preview the Rabbitohs-Storm blockbuster, what Nicho Hynes can expect from the Dolphins, Manly's issues and a plea to the NRL to not ruin Magic round with a crackdown on...

Wrapping up a cracking weekend of footy, Adam Mobbs and Paul Crawley debate Josh Reynolds' rant at referee Grant Atkins amid the Bulldogs' win over the Dragons. They look at Karl Oloapu's NRL debut, Manly's interest in Kyle Flanagan, Josh Schuster's training ground bust-up and break down the Wests Tigers' miraculous drought-breaking victory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Wighton's out, Josh Schuster's at a career crossroad, and Buzz declares "I'm going to Vegas, baby!" It's a massive week of NRL as the guys look at what Wighton's departure means for Canberra, their options and salary cap position. Schuster's latest injury signals alarm bells at Manly, the reality of the NRL's Las Vegas double header dream and what's on the line when the Broncos face the Rabbi...

Sam Walker's axing to NSW Cup has Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy wondering whether he'll be a 10-year player at Bondi or if the Roosters have fallen out of love with their halfback as they struggle this season. The boys look at Kyle Flanagan's future with Karl Oloapu close to an NRL debut, the Cowboys' issues, and preview the Rabbitohs-Panthers blockbuster.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Canterbury's injury list dwarfs any other team's casualty ward as Fatima Kdouh and Adam Mobbs look at the replacement options for Cameron Ciraldo's beleaguered Bulldogs. They look at what Parramatta's win means for the Eels, whether golden point needs an overhaul, should the NRL adopt the NFL rules around hair pulling and the big winners from the weekend. Fatima also has some interesting free agen...

Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy return to look at the Dragons' Billy Slater enquiries and Ben Hunt's reluctance of "starting fresh" with a new coach as Mick declares his coaching pick. They examine the worrying form of the Sharks and Eels, talk the battle of Brookie, early season buys of the year and answer your questions. To read everything that's discussed in this episode of the Daily Telegraph NRL Podcas...

Much like the Tigers we have a new-look team this week with Fatima Kdouh joined by Michael Carayannis and Matt Encarnacion. The team dissects the bad and some good at the Tigers and talk through what's next for Adam Doueihi. Michael gives a big Dragons coaching update and the trio talk best buys and who they are crushing on this year.  To read everything that's discussed in this episode of the Dai...

The new look team of Michael Carayannis, Fatima Kdouh and David Riccio take you through all the NRL action, with the Tigers the major talking point given their jersey fiasco. The team touch on Cronulla’s major depth test while praising what the Warriors have achieved and St George Illawarra’s request for salary cap relief and run through the NRL’s latest edict.  See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Who's running things at the Tigers? Buzz reveals his text message exchange with Mitchell Pearce, who confirmed Benji Marshall reached out to him about joining the club. Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy delve into the Gus v Robbo war of words over Joseph Suaalii, Jack Wighton's free agency bombshell, the Eels' search for a gamebreaker and Manly players' hilarious reaction to Anthony Seibold's sleepy McDonald'...

The news Parramatta have told Clint Gutherson they're hitting the open market for a potential "game breaker" fullback option doesn't add up. Crawls, Fatima and Mobbsy look at why the Eels are back making transfer market headlines, so soon after the Mitchell Moses contract saga. They look at Nicho Hynes' remarkable return, the Dragons' debacle, danger signs for Canterbury and whether rugby-bound Jo...

There's nothing like a surprise feud in rugby league and Royce Hunt and Corey Horsburgh have provided it. Michael Carayannis, David Riccio and Adam Mobbs look at the fallout of their war of words and why it's good for the game. The guys look at the muted build-up to the Panthers-Eels grand final rematch, Tim Sheens' Plan B at the Wests Tigers, the origins of hate in the Battle of Brisbane and they...

Round 3 threw up a host of upsets and even more issues as Crawls, Fatima and Mobbsy look at the Eels staring down the barrel of an 0-4 start, where the blame lies as they find themselves as one of the six finals clubs from last year who are languishing outside the eight. They look at John Bateman's Wests Tigers debut, another halves dilemma facing the club as they face a struggling Melbourne. It's...

It's a lively episode as Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy highlight Manly's salary cap issues, the fallout from the NRL's new mandatory 11-day concussion stand down and Reed Mahoney's breakout start to the season. Buzz, after revealing he identified a young Blocker Roach playing lower grades to earn himself the title of 'best front-row scout in rugby league', is full of praise for a current rising bookend. T...

What a weekend of footy! Fatima, Crawls & Mobbsy look at Jackson Hastings’post-match run-in with Tommy Talau and David Klemmer after the Tigers-Knights clash, the sickening Kalyn Ponga concussion, Jacob Saifiti’s send-off and the Tigers’ woes. They look at the form of the Broncos and Dolphins, St George Illawarra and Canterbury’s miraculous turnarounds, alarm bells at Parramatta and Canberra,...