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Champion Sydney Roosters full back Anthony Minichiello is thrilled to see his former side into the Grand Final again. He told Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis, Matthew Elliott and Michael Carayannis that while plenty has been made of Newcastle's working class roots the Eastern Suburbs has a similar history. While it's now the top end of town Mini explained that in the early days of the game the Eastern Suburbs were a very different place. Plus you can hear Moorey guide the panel through the big issues on the game in 6 Again.

It's 25 years since Newcastle played in a Grand Final and almost 30 since the remarkable Darren Albert try clinched the Knights first ever Premiership. He joined Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis, Ruan Sims and Michael Carayannis to explained how he feels fortunate to have scored that try - and to have got hold of some tickets to go to the 2026 Final! MC is in season's best form with his edition of MC's Hammertime, Brisbane Broncos' NRLW coach Scott Prince discusses his team's chances or retaining the title against the Roosters. And it's 20 years since Brisbane won a Grand Final against the Storm and Brent Tate told Moorey all about it

In the final NRL Monday for the year we discuss the epic preliminary final between Penrith and Newcastle, the send-off of Phoenix Crossland, and the injury suffered by Nathan Cleary. Newcastle’s General Manager of Football Chris James joins the show to chat about the Knights’ surge into the decider and Michael Carayannis takes us through the storylines of Grand Final week including whether or not Sydney Roosters star Connor Watson will play. And Ruan Sims swings by the studio to announce the winner of the NRLW player of the year and talks about the massive build up to Grand Final day.

Andrew Moore is joined by Luke Lewis and Michael Carayannis one week out from Grand Final day! Manly winger Jason Saab talks about his journey into the Lebanon team ahead of the World Cup. We go back to 1996 and revisit the Sea Eagles' premiership win over the Dragons with David 'Cement' Gillespie. And Moorey, Lewy and MC look over current topics with Six Again.

On NRL Monday with Andrew Moore we review the contentious refereeing decisions made in the NZ Warriors v Newcastle game in Auckland. We’re joined by former Newcastle premiership winning coach Michael Hagan to reflect on the Knights’ incredible turnaround in 2026, the upset win over the Warriors, and what they must do to topple Penrith. Clive Churchill medallist Luke Lewis is in studio to talk about the second weekend of finals, what to expect from the prelim finals, and what it takes to win a premiership.

Andrew Moore is joined by Luke Lewis, Michael Carayannis and Matthew Elliott for NRL Sunday.  Roosters utility and ABC Sport friend Connor Watson joins the boys after the Chooks' win over the Sharks in last night's semi final, and we also hear from their next-up opponent with Max Plath from the Dolphins. Plus we get to know Raiders back rower Zac Hosking and reflect on the Parramatta Eels' 1986 premiership triumph with the great Steve Ella. Plus the boys ponder all of the game's current issues with Six Again.

NRL Saturday is jam-packed as Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and Michael Carayannis build up to tonight's semi-final between the Roosters and Sharks. They are joined by Luke Ricketson to unpack the Roosters' chances of bucking a trend that's held all season, with no team bouncing back following the week after a physical encounter, but can the Roosters be the exception? Plus they talk to Raiders NRLW prop Jordyn Preston, Eels emerging talent Luca Moretti, former Warriors coach Tony Kemp, and Sharks NRLW winger Cassie Staples.

On NRL Monday with Andrew Moore we dissect week one of the finals and look ahead to week two. Newcastle hooker Phoenix Crossland also joins the show to discuss the Knights’ upset win over South Sydney and what they expect from the New Zealand Warriors in Auckland.   Matthew Elliott swings by the studio to discuss whether Nathan Cleary should have been suspended, what impresses him most about the Dolphins, and his football catching ability.

Andrew Moore is joined by Luke Lewis, Michael Carayannis and Matthew Elliott for NRL Sunday.  The team discusses the Kangaroos halves pairing for the upcoming World Cup, how last night's loss affects the Warriors premiership chances, plus why Queensland coach Darius Boyd thinks the Maroons coaching position might help leapfrog him into an NRL head coaching position in the future.

It's finals time and Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and Michael Carayannis are locked in for a bumper show. They chat to Knights veteran forward Tyson Frizell; the General Manager of the PNG Chiefs, Michael Chammas; and in preparation for the upcoming Rugby League World Cup, Andrew Moore sits down with Fiji Bati coach Mick Potter.

Leading journalist Michael Carayannis is in studio to discuss the NRL’s plans to have a ‘Disneyland’ for rugby league, the surprise packets of the season, and the NRL abandoning Shark Park as a finals venue. Penrith centre Casey McLean also joins the show to discuss the club’s minor premiership success, the return from injury of Mitch Kenny and Isaah Yeo, and playing in the World Cup for the Kiwis.

Andrew Moore is joined by Luke Lewis and Matthew Elliott for NRL Sunday. The team discusses what the future may hold for the Canberra Raiders, while Warriors veteran Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad joins the program.  Plus, all the usual Sunday segments, including Six Again, First Thought, and We Get to Know a Rabbitoh.

Heading into another finals campaign, South Sydney prop, Keaon Koloamatangi, spoke with Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and Michael Carayannis about what the next month looks like for the Rabbitohs.  MC’s Hammertime delivers some news, although even he admits it wasn’t his best work. And, ahead of his final match as a Cowboy, Murray Taulagi joined Andrew and MC for a chat.

Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and Ruan Sims react to the news that Darius Boyd will become the next Queensland coach. A Thursday night edition of MC’s Hammertime takes place as they discuss the news around Hudson Young. Later, Parramatta Eels forward Jack Williams joins the team for a chat.

North Queensland centre Jaxon Purdue joined NRL Monday with Andrew Moore to discuss the Cowboys’ topsy-turvy season, what they need to get right for the finals, and his preferred position. We also discuss which teams will provide the ideal grand final match-up, Brisbane’s horrible title defence, and whether the Sydney Roosters can win without Sam Walker. Luke Lewis swings by the studio to discuss the build up to the finals series, what’s wrong with Cronulla, and Jai Arrow’s emotional 99th ‘game’ for the Rabbitohs.