The Cast Patrol

State of Origin Game 3 is the decider at Suncorp Stadium and everything is on the line. The Maroons are at home and hot favourites but the Blues walk in with nothing to lose. We unpack every team change including Carrigan and Nanai back on the Queensland bench and a big reshuffle from Laurie Daley for the Blues. We share our picks for man of the match and first tryscorer alongside the best value t...

Round 18 and we're tackling the bye round ahead of the State of Origin decider next week. Just five games but plenty on the line as teams scrap for top eight and top four spots. We run through every match with head-to-head tips, ATS picks, value bets, tryscorer plays and the form lines, key stats and matchups that matter. Stick around for the CAST multi of the week plus our listener question rapid...

Round 17 and we've got a massive week of footy locked in. Big games all weekend, including Taumalolo's 300th milestone for the Cowboys and Origin stars filtering back across the comp. We run through all 8 matches with head-to-head tips, ATS picks, value bets, tryscorer plays and the form lines, key stats and matchups you need before kickoff. Stick around for the CAST multi of the week. All wrapped...

We unpack every team change, including the Haas return for the Blues and the spine reshuffle for the Maroons. We give our picks for man of the match and first tryscorer plus our value plays and best bets of the game. We also lay out how this one unfolds with a rain forecast in Melbourne. All wrapped in under 18 minutes. Proudly sponsored by Unibet. EXCLUSIVE TIPS ON UNIBET (18+) Sign Up Now: https...

Round 15, short week thanks to Origin Two. We run through all 5 games this week with head-to-head tips, ATS picks, value bets, tryscorer plays and the form lines, key stats and matchups you need before kickoff. Plus we launch 27-0, our new NRL season simulator game. Stick around for the CAST multi of the week, going back-to-back after last week. All wrapped in under 20 minutes. Proudly sponsored b...

We run through all 8 matches with head-to-head tips, value bets, ATS picks, tryscorer plays and the form lines, key stats and matchups that matter. Plus a Musashi taste test to settle the Origin debate, blue vs purple. Stick around for the CAST multi of the week. All wrapped in under 30 minutes. Proudly sponsored by Unibet. EXCLUSIVE TIPS ON UNIBET (18+) Sign Up Now: https://bit.ly/betwithcast LIV...

It's the biggest night in rugby league. We are FULLY locked in for State of Origin 2026 Game 1, NSW Blues vs QLD Maroons at Accor Stadium on Wednesday night. We break down every angle: Game 1 win predictions, Man of the Match picks, First Try Scorer tips, full series predictions, Wally Lewis Medal bets, and your listener questions answered. Plus, don't miss the UNIBET ORIGIN SPECIAL: Hammer OR Ted...

Quick bite-sized preview. All 5 games of NRL Round 12 broken down; head-to-head tips, value bets, ATS picks, tryscorer specials and the form lines, key stats and matchups you need before kickoff. Don't miss out on the CAST multi of the week! Everything you need for NRL Round 12 in under 20 minutes. Proudly sponsored by Unibet. 😎 EXCLUSIVE TIPS ON UNIBET (18+) Sign Up Now: https://bit.ly/betwithca...

Quick bite-sized preview. All 8 games of NRL Magic Round (Round 11) broken down — head-to-head tips, value bets, ATS picks, tryscorer specials and the form lines, key stats and matchups you need before kickoff. Don't miss out on the CAST multi of the week! Everything you need for NRL Round 11 in under 25 minutes. Proudly sponsored by Unibet. EXCLUSIVE TIPS ON UNIBET (18+) Sign Up Now: https://bit....

Quick bite-sized preview. All 8 games of NRL Round 10 broken down — head-to-head tips, value bets, ATS picks, tryscorer specials and the form lines, key stats and matchups you need before kickoff. Don't miss out on the CAST multi of the week! Everything you need for NRL Round 10 in under 25 minutes. Proudly sponsored by Unibet. EXCLUSIVE TIPS ON UNIBET (18+) Sign Up Now: https://bit.ly/betwithcast...

All 8 games of NRL Round 9 broken down — head-to-head tips, value bets, ATS picks, tryscorer specials and the form lines, key stats and matchups you need before kickoff. DON'T MISS OUR CAST MULTI OF THE WEEK AT THE END — three legs, $5.90, built for punting. Everything you need for NRL Round 9 in under 30 minutes. Proudly sponsored by Unibet.  EXCLUSIVE TIPS ON UNIBET (18+) Sign Up Now:...

We run through all 8 games with our best bets, value plays and try-scorer tips, breaking down the key stats, form lines and matchups you need to know heading into the Anzac Day weekend. From line bets to anytime tryscorer picks, this is your complete Round 8 NRL betting preview. Don't miss our cast multi of the week at the end - $8.10 and built for punting. Everything you need for NRL Round 8 in u...

We run through all 8 games with our best bets, value plays and try-scorer tips, breaking down the key stats, form lines and matchups you need to know heading into the weekend. From line bets to ATS picks, this is your complete Round 7 NRL betting preview. DON’T MISS OUR MULTI OF THE WEEKEND AT THE END. Short, sharp and built for punting, everything you need for NRL Round 7 in under 25 minutes. Pro...

Round 6 is here after a massive week where Age went 8/8 on his try-scorer picks. We’re back covering all 8 games with our best bets and try-scorer plays heading into another huge weekend of footy. DON’T MISS OUR MULTI OF THE WEEKEND AT THE END. This is a quick, bite-sized preview with one best bet per game, plus extra try-scoring value based on stats, form and matchups. Everything you need for the...

Easter weekend footy is here and we’re covering all 8 games with our best bets and try-scorer picks.  DON’T MISS OUR MULTI OF THE WEEKEND AT THE END 🤑🏉🔥 This is a quick, bite-sized preview with one best bet per game, plus extra try-scoring value plays based on stats, form and matchups. Everything you need for the weekend in under 25 minutes. Proudly sponsored by Unibet. 🤝 00:00 Intro 00:5...

NRL Round 4 is here and we're covering all 8 games with our best bets and try-scorer picks. This is a quick, bite-sized preview with one best bet per game, plus extra try-scoring value plays based on stats, form and matchups. Everything you need for the weekend in under 20 minutes. Proudly sponsored by Unibet. 00:00 Intro 00:45 Sea Eagles v Roosters Tips & Bets 02:15 Warriors v Tigers Tips &am...

Two undefeated teams clash as the Knights take on the Warriors in one of the games of the round. Newcastle come in off a strong win but has been hit hard by injuries to Kalyn Ponga and Dylan Brown. Can they still get the job done? The Warriors travel for their first game outside New Zealand after two strong wins, but they’ve also lost key players. Can they maintain their hot start? 00:00 Intro 00:...

Friday night shapes as a blockbuster as the Panthers face the Roosters in a huge early-season test. Penrith have started strongly and already look like premiership favourites after conceding just 6 points in two games. Can the Roosters cause an upset and back up their win over the Rabbitohs? We preview all the key matchups, team changes and stats, including the impact of Reece Robson’s return, bef...

Round 3 kicks off in Canberra as the Raiders take on the Bulldogs in an important early-season clash. We break down how the Raiders respond after their heavy loss to the Warriors and which forwards need to step up at home. The Bulldogs come in fresh off a bye following their Vegas win, but can they hit top gear straight away? With Xerri out and key selection questions on both sides, we run through...

The Panthers and Sharks clash in Bathurst in what shapes as the match of the round. Both teams opened the season with strong wins, but can Cronulla finally topple the premiers or will Penrith continue their dominant start to 2026? We break down the key stats, matchups and give our tips and predictions. 00:00 Intro 00:58 Round 1 Review 01:39 Are The Sharks Flat Track Bullies? 02:01 Game Preview 04:...

The fiercest rivalry in rugby league returns as the Roosters face the Rabbitohs on Friday night. We preview the matchup, break down the key stats and team changes, and give our tips and predictions for the game. Plus all eyes are on Alex Johnston as he continues his pursuit of the NRL try-scoring record. 00:00 Intro 00:50 Rabbitohs Round 1 Review 03:41 Will AJ Break The Record? 04:50 Roosters Roun...

Two teams, two heavy losses, and plenty of pressure already building in Round 2. The Broncos host the Eels on Thursday night and both sides will be desperate to avoid starting the season 0-2. We break down the key matchups, team changes and the stats shaping this early-season clash. Who bounces back first? We lock in our tips, margins and try-scorer predictions for the game. 00:00 Intro 00:42 Roun...

How big a loss is Jamal Fogarty at halfback, and can the Raiders cover it in 2026? Canberra head into the new season with serious questions in the spine but one of the most intimidating forward packs in the competition. We break down whether Ethan Sanders is ready to take control or if Ethan Strange steps up and claims the keys to the attack. With Ricky Stuart at the helm and a battle-hardened pac...

The 2026 NRL season explodes into life with a Preliminary Final rematch in Round 1. Broncos vs Panthers headlines the weekend in what could already shape the premiership race. Can Melbourne protect Craig Bellamy’s incredible 24-year unbeaten Round 1 record against the Eels, even with a depleted squad? Is this finally the year the streak ends? The Sharks enter as heavy favourites in a game many are...

The 2026 NRL season is officially underway after a chaotic opening weekend in Las Vegas. We break down the Knights’ win over the Cowboys and ask the big question, was it the same old North Queensland with flashes of brilliance but not enough consistency, or are Newcastle genuine contenders behind a near-perfect Kalyn Ponga performance? Then we dive into the Bulldogs vs Dragons thriller. Were the D...