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The Perth Bears are starting to take shape, with a jersey launch and continued signing spree. The Sydney Morning Herald's Adrian Proszenko joins Adam Hawse to look at the NRL's 18th team and how they will shape up ahead of the 2027 season. They still have plenty of money up their sleeve for a marquee player. With expansion a hot topic, the NRL's 20th team might have to fork out something in the vi...

Welcome to Mark My Words , the premier Rugby League podcast where the hosts are just as likely to take a live phone call from their boss mid episode as they are to actually talk about footy! Join Levy, MG, and Piggy as they seamlessly transitions from honoring the greatest Indigenous players in history to fierce, deeply unscientific debates about whether a bloke stands in the snow in his undies to...

Are the Sharks the sleepers of the competition? The Sydney Morning Herald's Neil Breen joins Adam Hawse to discuss how Cronulla haven't played this well since they won the premiership in 2016. Tom Dearden denies suggestions he was agitating for a release to a Sydney club, but the chatter hasn't come from nothing. The NRL will trial the new kick off rule in a dead rubber, Reece Walsh's form has aba...

Wayne Bennett has teed off on PNG's tax exemptions, claiming it skews the salary cap market. Does the master coach have a point? The Australian's Andrew Webster joins Adam Hawse to discuss the spread of talent among the competition. Matt King is a popular choice to replace out going Blues coach Laurie Daley. The Tigers vs Eels match was 80 minutes of our lives we'll never get back. Wil the NRL loo...

Welcome to the Monday edition of the Mark My Words podcast, where the crew dives into story time and answers your listener questions after a massive weekend of footy. Listen in as the boys share hilarious and brutal memories of their "welcome to first grade" moments. The hosts also tackle tough fan questions, debating everything from spending $1.2 million on an elite halfback to the true...

Sam Walker's record performance against the Cowboys only boosts his worth. So what will his next contract look like? The Australian's Andrew Webster joins Adam Hawse to examine the Roosters' thrashing of the Cowboys and the ramifications for the competition. It's  a funny old game when the wooden spoon Dragons are expected to make the top eight next year off the back of their recruitment. And...

Has Cameron Ciraldo made a fool of us all by moving Stephen Crichton to five-eighth? Former Bulldog Josh Morris joins Adam Hawse to talk about Canterbury's revival and late push to play finals football. Plus, with Penrith and Canberra playing in Mudgee, it should be mandatory for all clubs to take at least one game a year to the bush. Cam Munster's PNG move cools, Blaize Talagi needs to work on hi...

Levi, Piggy, and MG kick things off by roasting their own wardrobe choices and Piggy's giant brown dressing gown. The panel dives deep into the latest NRL roster news, praising Kodi Nikorima's move to the Dragons while MG boldly predicts the club will make the top eight next year. Levi unleashes a fiery rant regarding Adam Doueihi's unprecedented walk-out at the Wests Tigers, prompting a...

Everyone at Tiger Town was singing kumbaya, as both Adam Doueihi and Benji Marshall fronted the media to say they had smoked the peace pipe. Mark Geyer joins Adam Hawse to put a bow on the whole sordid affair at Concord. With the Dragons securing the services of Kodi Nikorima, as well as John Morris as an assistant coach, they look like genuine top 8 contenders for 2028. And 'MG' has a surprise no...

What odds Adam Doueihi will be at the Tigers in season 2027? The Sydney Morning Herald's Neil Breen joins Adam Hawse as the Wests Tigers soap opera continues. With the race for the top 8 heating up, have injuries to Dylan Lucas and Dylan Brown derailed the Knights season? And how on earth does team as big and talented as the Broncos miss the finals after winning the premiership?! Perhaps it is tim...

Adam Doueihi had a convivial meeting with the Tigers and will return to training. But will his team mates welcome him back with open arms? The Australian's Andrew Webster joins Adam Hawse to unpack the ongoing drama at the Tigers. Did PNG do their due diligence when it came to signing Zac Lomax? His last two clubs were happy to see the back of him. Perhaps it will be different this time around. An...

Get ready for story time and unfiltered footy talk with the Monday edition of the Mark My Words podcast! In this episode, the boys tackle the most epic coaching pump-ups in the game's history. From Michael "Madge" Maguire burning his Wigan players' personal motivations in an urn before a grand final victory, to Gus Gould and Royce Simmons inspiring an emotional, tear-jerking comeback win for the 1...

Another day, another crisis at the Tigers. Although Adam Doueihi should never have walked out, his emotional response is understandable. The Australian's Andrew Webster joins Adam Hawse to discuss the travails at Tiger Town. Would Cameron Munster really be a good fit for PNG? The fact the Storm are letting him talk to the 19th franchise suggests they see him as runner on older legs. Plus, Webby ha...

With Souths pausing contract talks, will it force their players to lift? Josh Morris joins Adam Hawse to talk about the number of players at the Bunnies who can soon head to market. Josh makes the bold prediction that the Storm WON'T play finals football in 2026. Junior Paulo would be a great acquisition for the Perth Bears, and the Tigers need a good old fashioned honesty session. For all your NR...

The full Mark My Words trio reunites, kicking things off by announcing BETR as their first sponsor. They analyze the massive NRL injury toll, specifically discussing the long-term absences of superstars like Tom Trbojevic and Latrell Mitchell. Piggy shares a hilarious confession about faking a dog-walking accident to hide a tag-induced ankle injury from his old coach. The team debat...

David Fifita foolishly went to the judiciary and lost. Now he's on the sidelines along with Cam Murray, Latrell Mitchell and Tallis Duncan. Mark Geyer joins Adam Hawse to discuss how South Sydney's lack of star power will hurt their finals chances. Is Jason Ryles really under pressure in just his second year in charge? Parramatta's lack of performance must be taken with a grain of salt given their...

Given their improvement and the look of their 2027 roster, Dean Young's confirmation as Dragons head coach was a no-brainer. The Sydney Morning Herald's Adrian Proszenko joins Adam Hawse to talk about how things are turning around in Wollongong. Joey Manu and Zac Lomax are a step closer to joining the PNG Chiefs, and Anthony Seibold might follow, as an assistant to head coach Willie Peters. South...

Are Tom Trbojevic's days at fullback over? Josh Morris joins Adam Hawse to discuss where Turbo's future lies after another hamstring injury. Damien Cook sprayed the referees after some howlers potentially cost the Dragons victory against the Warriors. It wasn't the only match that featured contentious calls. "J Moz" asks rugby league to adopt soccer's VAR technology. Latu Fainu is the future of th...

Get ready for a wild ride down memory lane! In this episode of Storytime and Mark My Words mailbag , the boys celebrate Women in League, exposing how Piggy’s mum packed his gear until he was 25. Plus, hear unfiltered stories about surviving first-year NRL paychecks. We respond to listener questions with yarns about early-morning prank calls to coaches, and the absolute field maniacs who are...

Can the Broncos still win the comp? After an impressive performance against the Panthers and with their stars fit, maybe it's premature to write them off. The Australian's Andrew Webster joins Adam Hawse to look at Brisbane's faint finals hopes, and how they gave us the blueprint for beating Penrith. Are PNG's tax free dollars screwing the player market? Zac Lomax looks a certainty to join the Chi...

Is it a fait accompli that Zac Lomax will join the PNG Chiefs? He's taken a big pay cut after leaving rugby league, and will no doubt try and recoup his losses. Josh Morris joins Adam Hawse to look at Lomax, as well as discuss Jarome Luai's reaction to being unwanted at the Tigers. Plus, rugby league should always look at temporary contracts to allow departing stars like Mark Nawaqanitawase a chan...

Welcome to the Mark My Words podcast. In this edition, Mark Levy and Mark "Piggy" Riddell fly solo after a severe case of tonsillitis sidelines their wingman, MG! The boys dive straight into the footy drama, tearing apart the Wests Tigers’ mind-boggling $500k payout to let Jarome Luai walk to the Eels. Piggy also shares a rare, deeply personal story about the exact moment he knew i...

As expected, Jarome Luai is Parramatta bound for 2027. Given what the Tigers are reportedly chipping in, it's a great pick up for Jason Ryles. Former Eel Mark "Piggy" Riddell joins Adam Hawse to look at player movements, with Jarome to Parramatta, Jack Howarth possibly following and the potential for Cory Horsburgh to head to Brisbane. Plus, the jury is still out on the Sharks. For all your NRL ne...

Fresh off a press conference, Tigers coach Benji Marshall insists there is NO falling out between him and Jarome Luai, despite the star half being released early from his contract. The Sydney Morning Herald's Adrian Proszenko was at Concord, and joins Adam Hawse to unpack the divorce between Luai and the Tigers. The tensions between the Eels and the Storm are surfacing again, with Parramatta in th...

Has Jarome Luai had a falling out with Benji Marshall? The Tigers could have communicated his departure much better. The Sydney Morning Herald's Neil Breen joins Adam Hawse to talk about how it fell flat at the Wests. After the Sharks impressive performance against the Dolphins, the question again gets asked, does Nicho Hynes get enough respect? His coach certainly doesn't think so. Also, Fozball...