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Benji Marshall wants the media to back off the Wests Tigers — but Mick can't win either way. He copped it when he wrote they were struggling, and now he's copping it for writing about how well they're going. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dragons board axed Flanagan by "mutual agreement" Monday morning, but the press conference raised more questions than answers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A rival coach leaks the secret reason Wayne Bennett wants a critical NRL rule change, while the Dragons bid against themselves for Scott Drinkwater. We preview Round 7 tips for Tigers vs Broncos and Eels vs Bulldogs, plus Latrell Mitchell’s position status. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parramatta Eels fans booed their team off after a 52-10 humiliation against the Gold Coast Titans, the club's worst home loss since 1995. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Riccio and Brent Read break down the growing crisis at the St George Illawarra Dragons as they spiral into an 0-5 start. We dive into the friction between board members and the impact of the current club-wide signing freeze that has stalled all roster movements ahead of their clash with Manly. Plus, we have the latest on Nathan Cleary’s $4.5M contract bombshell. As he celebrates his 200th game tonight, the tax-free figures from the PNG Chiefs have the Panthers facing a massive fight to keep their superstar before the November 1 deadline. We also go inside the Perth Bears internal tension, with friction erupting between the administration and the Football Department ahead of a high-stakes board meeting this Friday. Also in our NRL Round 6 Official Preview: Tigers v Knights: A top-of-the-table showdown and the $1.2M Kalyn Ponga dilemma. Connor Watson: Why the Roosters have granted their utility star permission to negotiate for 2027. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Flanagan and the St George Illawarra Dragons face an existential crisis after a 32-0 humiliation, with Damien Cook’s contract talks halted. The Brisbane Broncos have also hit a breaking point with a triple injury blow to Reece Walsh, Adam Reynolds, and Ben Hunt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

St George Illawarra Dragons under fire, Kalyn Ponga to the rescue? Shane Flanagan's job is on the line and the Code NRL panel has found the long-term fix the Dragons need — and it's a bold one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dragons have equalled their worst ever losing streak after eight straight losses dating back to last season, and their fans have had enough. With Kyle Flanagan sidelined after a serious concussion, two five-eighths could now be running the Red V's attack — and the panel asks whether Shane Flanagan is running out of answers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The St George Illawarra Dragons can't win a game in 2026 and the Code NRL boys reckon benching Clint Gutherson and buying AJ Brimson from the Gold Coast Titans is the fix the Red V desperately need. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The team break down the "petty" decision to strip the legend's name from a team room and replace it with Ali Brigginshaw, questioning if the club has become too "thin-skinned". We also dive into the Parramatta Eels' devastating blow, with star J'maine Hopgood facing a season-ending ACL injury after a controversial Ryan Couchman hip-drop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NRL Round 3 2026: Seibold sacked? Manly Sea Eagles crisis deepens, Bronson Xerri axed as Tigers circle, and Gorden Tallis slams Broncos Adam Reynolds leadership in a massive week of NRL 2026 news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Brisbane Broncos are officially in a 0–2 crisis after a defensive collapse against the Eels. With Adam Reynolds under an injury cloud, Michael Maguire has put his superstars "on notice" as the team looks like they are "waiting for somebody to make things happen". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Johnston is two tries from breaking the NRL try-scoring record — and the NRL is threatening $5,500 fines for any fan who storms the field. Jake Trbojevic is back after three concussions in 2025 knowing one more could end his career. And Benji Marshall told his Tigers squad "there's the door" if they don't meet his standards — now Round 2 is the first test. Plus Melbourne Storm's roster overhaul post-Lomax and who Readie reckons should fill their two spots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zac Lomax ends the saga with a code switch to the Western Force, the Broncos suffer their worst performance under Maguire in a 26-0 belting by Penrith, and DCE's Roosters debut ends in a 42-18 horror loss in Auckland. NRL Round 1 2026 review — the Titans' 50-10 embarrassment, Manly's golden point collapse, Alex Johnston chasing Ken Irvine's all-time try record, and the game of the round: Penrith vs Cronulla at Bathurst. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zac Lomax, Parramatta and a salary cap bombshell. Are the NRL pressuring the Eels with a cap penalty to force them into letting Lomax play? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.