The Cast Patrol

Who is the most influential player left in the NRL Finals? It’s hard to look past Reece Walsh after his heroics for Brisbane. We review all the action from Week 1 of the finals – the surprises, lowlights and big takeaways – including the Raiders’ brutal crumble in the dying stages on Sunday. We then look ahead to Week 2 with two blockbuster clashes: Raiders vs Sharks and Panthers vs Bulldogs, as t...

Finals footy is here and the storylines are endless. Are the Broncos actually a better side without Adam Reynolds steering them around? Did the Sharks get lucky with Nicho Hynes dodging suspension? We break down every matchup in Week 1 of the NRL Finals with game-by-game analysis, key stats and our tips. Plus, Jimmy names his horses to follow for the Spring Carnival and we play Start, Bench, Cut w...

Making the top four isn’t just important — it’s essential. Since the start of the NRL era, only eight teams have made the grand final from outside the top four and every single one of them lost. We also reveal the bizarre secret behind Reece Walsh’s red-hot form, backed by the stats from his past month with the Broncos. As always, we preview all the Round 27 action with our tips and predictions, d...

Ethan Strange is one of the form players of the competition right now, can he force his way into the Kangaroos side for the upcoming Ashes tour? We break down the top signings of 2025, highlighting the best value buys and who’s exceeded expectations this season. As always, we preview every Round 26 matchup with stats, tips and predictions. Plus, we play start-bench-cut with three of the game’s bri...

Friday night footy doesn’t get better than this. A PSA to clear your schedule, with four of the top five teams go head-to-head in what could be the best night of NRL so far.  The Raiders face their biggest test yet against the Panthers in a true measuring stick game to see if they’re the real deal. We also break down the most clutch players across the NRL in recent weeks and what makes them r...

Round 24 serves up an early finals teaser with the Storm and Panthers clashing in a potential grand final preview. Friday night brings another blockbuster as the in-form Bulldogs face the red-hot Roosters. Will Tino Fa’asuamaleaui become the NRL’s highest-paid player with a move to the Perth Bears. We preview every Indigenous Round matchup for Round 24 with our tips, stats and predictions. We deba...

Here comes the Riff as the Panthers have now won seven straight and are charging into premiership contention. Whilst it's must-win territory for a stack of clubs this week, with top four battles, finals spots on the line and the spoonbowl heating up at the bottom of the ladder. Doueihi delivered in a big way for the Tigers with a win over the Bulldogs, perfect timing with a contract extension on t...

The Raiders are flying and now chasing their 10th straight win — we break down how they've gone from last-place favourites to genuine contenders in 2025. We also preview all the action in Round 22 with our tips, key matchups, and team changes for the weekend. Origin and international eligibility is back in the spotlight after potential proposed changes — could we see New Zealanders and Englishmen...

Leka Halasima is the hottest name in the NRL right now after his last-minute heroics against the Knights to steal victory. Could the Warriors’ powerhouse backrower be on track for Rookie of the Year? We also break down the upset of Round 20, with the Sea Eagles stunning the Storm thanks to their newly-formed attacking backline. Is it enough to push Manly into finals contention? As always, we run t...

The final stretch is here and we break down the run home. Who’s primed to lock in a top 4 spot, who’ll scrape into the 8 and who’s in danger of taking home the wooden spoon? We go through the ladder, form lines and make our predictions. Cameron Ciraldo has made a bold move at Belmore, axing Toby Sexton and handing the No.7 jersey to new signing Lachlan Galvin. Is it the spark the Bulldogs need or...

State of Origin 2025 comes down to this: the series decider in Sydney. We break down everything you need to know ahead of Game 3, including key matchups, tactical changes and what each team needs to fix to claim the shield. We also lock in our tips for the game, first try scorer plays and Wally Lewis Medal predictions for the final game of the 2025 series.  FREE NRL TIPS & ENTER TO BE OUR...

Tabuai-Fidow beats Reece Walsh to the Queensland fullback jersey for the Origin decider in Sydney — is it the right call from Billy Slater? Meanwhile, NSW stick solid with an unchanged lineup. We review all the round 17 action, including the game of the year between the Bulldogs and Panthers, a statement win from the Broncos over the Warriors and another breakout performance from Isaiya Katoa — is...

We break down the Rookie of the Year race for 2025 — will it be Iongi, Toia, Humphreys or Nawaqanitawase taking home the honours? We also look ahead to history in the making, as Alex Johnston edges closer to becoming the NRL’s greatest ever try scorer. When will he break Ken Irvine’s legendary record? Plus, we preview all the Round 17 action with key stats, tips and predictions, and finish off wit...

State of Origin 2025 rolls into Game 2 and we break down everything you need to know ahead of the must-win clash in Perth. We analyse the key matchups, who’s under pressure and what Queensland need to fix to avoid losing the series. We also give our tips, first try scorer plays and Man of the Match predictions as the Blues look to seal the series in Perth. FREE NRL TIPS & ENTER TO BE OUR 18TH...

Plenty to unpack this week as we run through the updated State of Origin team lists and the big changes for Queensland including the shock axing of captain Daly Cherry-Evans. Is this the beginning of an NSW Blues dynasty? With a 1-0 lead and a wave of young talent, New South Wales could be building something special for years to come. We also preview all the Round 15 NRL action with key stats, tea...

The Broncos are in freefall after another tough loss. What’s going wrong in Brisbane and can they turn it around before it’s too late? State of Origin Game 1 is in the book and we break down all the fallout like should Dearden take over as Queensland’s long-term halfback after DCE’s tough night? Also, with Mitch Barnett ruled out, we look at who should fill the vacant front row spot for the Blues....

State of Origin 2025 is here and we break down everything ahead of Game 1, from key matchups across the park to who we think will take home the Man of the Match award. We give our tips for the opener, including first try scorer predictions and Wally Lewis Medal selections. We also dive into what each team needs to do to take the early series lead heading into Game 2 in Perth. FREE NRL TIPS & E...

The State of Origin squads are in and we break down all the big calls from the Game I selections, who nailed their spot, who was lucky and what surprised us most about the squads. The Broncos' slide continues after another shocking loss against the Dragons. Can Brisbane turn it around? Meanwhile, the Sharks made a huge statement with a dominant win over the Storm. Are they genuine premiership cont...

With State of Origin just around the corner, we run through our predicted NSW and Queensland lineups and debate who should wear the No.1 jersey for the Blues — Papenhuyzen, Edwards or Tedesco? We also rewind to Round 10, where the Bulldogs showed serious heart in the second half against the Raiders and Latrell Mitchell reminded everyone why TrellMit is HIM . Looking ahead to Round 11, we preview a...

Magic Round is done and dusted, and it wasn’t kind to the Queensland clubs with all five teams going winless across the weekend. We review all eight games from a chaotic weekend of footy, filled with big moments and even more poor decisions.  With the Raiders pulling off a massive upset over the Storm, are they the real deal in 2025? We also break down some of the best signings of the season...

Magic Round is here and we preview all the big games and storylines for Round 9. The Tigers are starting to rise after another strong performance against the Sharks — how far can they go? Meanwhile, Selwyn Cobbo is on the radar for the Perth Bears if they secure a team in the NRL. How much is he worth on the open market? We also dive into the NSW Blues forward pack debate ahead of State of Origin,...

With State of Origin looming, we debate the best halves combination for the NSW Blues, will it be Cleary, Luai or Moses steering the ship? Speaking of, Moses delivered an Easter Monday masterclass to lift the Eels to a much-needed win, reminding everyone why he’s still one of the competition’s elite playmakers. Meanwhile, the Warriors, Bulldogs and Raiders are lighting up the NRL shocking everyone...

We look into the Storm's hot start to the season... is it their Premiership to lose? After five straight losses for the Panthers, Age believes Nathan Cleary is growing frustrated with his Penrith teammates. We also break down the latest on Lachlan Galvin’s future, who will secure his services from 2027 and beyond? Plus, we break down every Round 7 fixture with tips, key stats, and answers to your...

As the Panthers' form slumps, we debate the critical question: Who are they missing more: Fisher-Harris or Luai? We analyse their roles and the impact of their absence on the Panthers' performance. The sin bin rule that shook up Round 5, is consistency on the cards for Round 6? For the game’s sake, we hope so. In a surprising team shift, Latrell Mitchell has been named to play at five-eighth this...

What’s the matter Parramatta? A dry spell in the try zone has plunged them to the bottom of the table after four consecutive losses. The Dolphins are similarly struggling, feeling the aftereffects of Wayne Bennett's departure as they too sink to the bottom. Meanwhile, on the other side of town, we rewind to how Mick and Age's Rabbitohs toppled the reigning premiers, the Panthers. Is it time for th...