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🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: “It’s All Done” Herbie Roosters Whispers Grow | Kenty Blitz Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the NRL Grand Final draws closer. Kenty reflects on Newcastle’s extraordinary finals run and the Knights’ grand final fever, before making his calls on the Dally M awards — including why Nathan Cleary remains the man to beat. Plus, he unpacks Phoenix Crossland’s heartbreaking four-week suspension, Nathan Cleary’s classy response, and whether Newcastle’s judiciary case could have been argued differently. Kenty also discusses the grand final pre-game entertainment debate, Connor Watson’s bid to be cleared under concussion protocols, Daly Cherry-Evans’ confidence, the coaching chess match between the Roosters and Knights, Herbie Farnworth’s likely move, and Parramatta’s decision to extend Jason Ryles. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Newcastle’s Grand Final Fever 00:45 — Dally M predictions: Nathan Cleary’s case 02:40 — Coach and Captain of the Year debate 05:10 — Dally M history, betting controversy and old media rivalries 10:55 — Phoenix Crossland’s four-week Grand Final ban 13:10 — The Grand Final pre-game entertainment debate 16:09 — Connor Watson’s concussion clearance bid 19:22 — Daly Cherry-Evans embraces the Grand Final moment 21:15 — Rested players, finals scheduling and Grand Final preparation 24:00 — Roosters v Knights: the coaching chess match 24:52 — Herbie Farnworth to the Roosters? 25:45 — Parramatta’s Jason Ryles extension 27:09 — Wrap-up Fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the NRL Grand Final draws closer. Kenty reflects on Newcastle’s incredible finals surge, Adam Gee’s appointment as Grand Final referee, and the pressure that comes with officiating the biggest game of the season. Plus, he discusses Nathan Cleary’s remarkable season, his classy message of support for Phoenix Crossland, and why the Knights forward’s suspension is a heartbreaking Grand Final blow. Kenty also unpacks the NRL’s mystery pre-game spectacle, the changing leadership of the game, the debate around Herbie Farnworth’s hip-drop tackle, and Billy Slater’s warning about the unintended consequences of rule changes. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Newcastle’s Grand Final Fever 03:02 — Adam Gee Appointed Grand Final Referee 05:23 — Nathan Cleary’s Players’ Champion Award & Classy Crossland Message 10:44 — NRL’s Mystery Grand Final Pre-Game Spectacle 14:56 — Phoenix Crossland’s Grand Final Ban 17:42 — The NRL’s Leaders: Quayle, Gallop, Greenberg & V’landys 25:04 — Herbie Farnworth’s Hip-Drop Tackle v Crossland’s Suspension 28:22 — Did Nathan Cleary’s Leg Break Before the Tackle? 30:37 — Billy Slater on Rule Changes and Tackling Technique 34:12 — Wrap-Up Fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Kent breaks down a huge weekend of NRL finals footy as Newcastle’s remarkable run sends them into the Grand Final. Kenty explains why the Knights’ connection to Newcastle and Justin Holbrook’s influence could make them dangerous against the Roosters. Plus, the fallout from Nathan Cleary’s sickening injury, Phoenix Crossland’s hip-drop tackle, the Panthers’ collapse, and why the Bunker needs a major rethink. Also: the Grand Final entertainment debate, whether Newcastle can handle the hype, why the Roosters are peaking at the perfect time, and what’s next for the Dolphins. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Knights’ Grand Final Fairytale & Holbrook’s Newcastle Connection 07:21 — Cleary’s Horror Injury & The Hip-Drop Crackdown 19:27 — Panthers Left Rudderless Without Cleary 24:00 — Knights’ Hooker Dilemma & Can They Beat The Roosters? 28:15 — Why Newcastle Will Own Grand Final Week 29:17 — NRL Grand Final Entertainment & Ratings Debate 32:57 — Can The Knights Handle Grand Final Week Hype? 36:18 — Bunker Blow-Up: The Calls That Went Wrong 40:12 — Roosters Peaking At The Perfect Time & Dolphins’ Future Fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kenty answers listener questions on referee pay, AI in the bunker, commentary standards, Fox vs free-to-air coverage, coaching and recruitment, stadiums, player negotiations, NRL finances, and fresh approaches to coaching Timecodes: 0:00 – Introduction 0:16 – How much NRL referees and touch judges earn 1:02 – Could an AI bunker work? 1:12 – Should commentators know the rules better? 2:23 – Fox/Kayo vs free-to-air commentary and presentation 3:00 – Broadcast expectations and promoting the game 6:00 – Sam Burgess, Warrington and a possible South Sydney future 9:00 – The pressures and demands of coaching 12:00 – Coaches, recruitment and decision-making at clubs 15:00 – Sydney stadium location and transport discussion 18:00 – Why contested possession has disappeared from the game 21:00 – Rule changes, review decisions and coaching influence 24:00 – NRL finances, assets and the game’s changing position 27:00 – How player contract negotiations work 30:00 – Selection, defence and past representative players 33:00 – Fred Michelak and developing playmakers 36:00 – Learning from ice hockey and innovation in coaching 39:00 – The Walker Brothers, Penrith, Newcastle and new coaching ideas 41:30 – Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Kent and Paul Crawley debate the NRL’s grand-final entertainment shake-up after Tones and I pulls out, the race for the NRL’s 20th team, and which clubs have genuine premiership windows. They also unpack the futures of Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker at South Sydney, discuss the Warriors’ finals exit, and make their preliminary-final predictions. TIMECODES 00:00 Tones and I pulls out — should the NRL scrap grand-final entertainment? 11:35 Where should the NRL’s 20th team go? Christchurch, Ipswich and PNG 13:55 Premiership windows — Roosters, Panthers, Sharks, Rabbitohs and Knights 29:20 Which clubs can improve next season? 30:00 Cowboys, Drinkwater and roster balance 32:35 Parramatta’s future with Moses and Luai 34:10 Are the Titans finally building something? 36:45 Latrell Mitchell, Cody Walker and Wayne Bennett’s South Sydney plan 53:35 Warriors finals fallout and what went wrong 58:20 Refereeing controversy in Warriors v Knights 60:20 Dolphins v Roosters preliminary-final prediction 61:35 Penrith v Newcastle preliminary-final prediction Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the preliminary finals arrive. Kenty reacts to reports linking Latrell Mitchell with a mega-money move to the Perth Bears, explaining why a fresh start could suit Latrell and what South Sydney need to consider with their roster. Plus, a deep dive into the Dolphins’ finals mindset, the Roosters’ edge-defence concerns, why the Bunker should not become the scapegoat for every refereeing decision, and the key selection and fitness calls ahead of Panthers v Knights. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Latrell Mitchell linked to Perth Bears 04:00 — Would a Perth move suit Latrell? 08:00 — South Sydney’s roster and salary-cap decisions 12:00 — Dolphins’ composure and finals mentality 16:00 — Roosters v Dolphins: the edge-defence concern 20:00 — Referees, the Bunker and fan overreaction 24:00 — Roosters selection questions and Sandon Smith’s role 28:00 — Panthers v Knights: can Newcastle cause the upset? 31:30 — Final thoughts and wrap-up Fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as preliminary-final week kicks into gear. Kenty gives his unfiltered take on the Tones and I grand final entertainment saga, why the NRL may be better off without a halftime act, and how the game can make the day about rugby league again. Plus, he weighs in on Ashley Klein’s refereeing fallout, the remarkable injury recoveries of Nathan Cleary, Sam Walker and Dylan Lucas, and why the Knights and Dolphins are embracing the finals experience. Kenty also looks at Daly Cherry-Evans facing the Dolphins, the Roosters-Dolphins match-ups, the Dolphins’ recruitment calls, Adam Pompey’s move to Melbourne, and the latest changes at the Bulldogs. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Tones and I, NRL Grand Final Entertainment & the Halftime Debate 11:30 — Ashley Klein’s Refereeing Fallout 15:16 — Finals Fitness: Cleary, Sam Walker, Dylan Lucas & Isaah Yeo 17:38 — Why the Knights and Dolphins Are Embracing Finals Footy 21:59 — The Secret to Handling Grand Final Week 23:00 — Daly Cherry-Evans v the Dolphins 24:40 — Roosters v Dolphins: The Key Match-Ups 26:00 — The Dolphins’ Nikorima Recruitment Call 27:10 — Adam Pompey’s Move to Melbourne Storm 28:13 — Jesse McLean Joins the Bulldogs 28:50 — Jason Taylor’s Bulldogs Exit 29:32 — Wrap-Up Fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: Latrell To Market, Bunker Backlash & Finals Fitness Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the preliminary finals approach. Kenty gives his honest verdict on Latrell Mitchell going to market, what it means for South Sydney and Cody Walker, and why Wayne Bennett will be central to the Rabbitohs’ next move. Plus, a call for support for Tigers great, Ashley Klein’s refereeing fallout, why the Bunker shouldn’t get more power, and which teams are peaking at the right time. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Latrell Mitchell To Market 08:42 — Souths’ Cody Walker Call 19:05 — A Call To Help Tigers Great: Mick Neil 21:56 — Ashley Klein’s Refereeing Fallout 24:19 — Why the Bunker Needs Less Power 29:27 — Finals Fitness: Roosters, Dolphins, Panthers & Knights 33:41 — Paul Gallen v Nelson Asofa-Solomona Fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:17 — Knights Beat Warriors 02:33 — Six and Out 16:47 — Warriors at War 18:21 — Gamesmanship 10:16 — Coach of the Year 21:38 — Knight Life 24:08 — Roosters Beat Sharks 32:28 — DCE WTF Fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kenty answers your biggest NRL questions — from post-game press conference audio and the race for the 20th club to falling crowds, Peter V'landys' expanded power and the bunker. Plus, Paul Kent weighs in on reviewing the play-the-ball after every try, whether tackle stats are inflated, who's paying for the PNG franchise, why jerseys have no names on the back, how Wayne Bennett rebuilt the Dolphins and how the finals should work. And Kenty tells the story of the day he challenged Anthony Mundine at a press conference. Got a question for next week's Ask Kenty? Drop it in the comments. Visit fanatics.tv! TIMECODES 0:00 — Ask Kenty Intro 0:14 — Why Doesn't the NRL Fix the Audio at Post-Game Press Conferences? 3:07 — Should NZ Rugby's Financial Trouble Affect the NRL's 20th Club Decision? 4:27 — The 20th Club: Toowoomba's Bid vs Mudgee and Tamworth 6:51 — What Happens to NRL Talent if Rugby Union Keeps Its Juniors? 8:08 — Are Low Crowds a Sign the TV Product Beats the Live Experience? 11:36 — Do Players Start Push and Shoves to Draw the Bunker's Attention? 12:36 — Why Do Roosters and Sharks Fans Get Cheaper Finals Tickets? 13:18 — Who Holds the NRL's Leadership Accountable Under Peter V'landys? 13:58 — Why Did Peter V'landys Change His Mind on an Executive Chair? 15:58 — Is the NRL Morphing Into the NFL? 16:42 — Should the Bunker Review the Last Play-the-Ball After Every Try? 19:01 — Should the Most Overrated Player Poll Come Back? 20:28 — Are NRL Tackle Stats Inflated? 22:31 — Who Pays for the PNG Franchise and Do Executives Get KPI Bonuses? 24:09 — Why Don't NRL Jerseys Have Player Names on the Back? 25:12 — Odd and Even Numbers for Left and Right Edges: Good Idea or Bad? 26:37 — When Kenty Challenged Anthony Mundine at a Press Conference 29:12 — Were Kenty and Woz Part of the Paper Plane Fun? 29:45 — Why Does the NRL Chase Profit From Finals Tickets? 30:47 — Was the Dolphins' Recruitment Strategy Smarter Than It Looked? 33:43 — Should Pro Athletes Be Exempt From Tax? 34:14 — Should the NRL Scrap the Double Movement Rule? 34:54 — Should the Grand Final Kick Off Earlier for New Zealand Viewers? 35:34 — Starting the NRL From Scratch: What Would Kenty Change? 36:07 — Is Rewarding the Top Four in the Finals Overkill? 37:06 — Which Centre Could Be the Next Isaah Yeo? 38:15 — Should the Attacking Team Get a 14th Player for 10 Minutes? 38:41 — Should the NRL Try a Multi-Ball Captain's Option? 39:10 — Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Prime Time Paul Kent, Warren Livingstone and Paul Crawley farewell Leichhardt Oval with stories of Wayne Pearce, Mitchell Pearce and the characters who shaped the game. The panel then puts the West Tigers under the microscope, debating Jarome Luai’s exit, Benji Marshall’s coaching support and the club’s long-running dysfunction. Plus, they preview a huge finals weekend, breaking down Warriors v Knights and Roosters v Sharks — including the pressure on Nicho Hynes, Daly Cherry-Evans and both coaching staffs. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Farewell to Leichhardt Oval 7:35 — Mitchell Pearce, Origin Pressure & a Roosters Career 14:14 — West Tigers: Jerome Luai’s Awards Night Absence 20:50 — Loyalty, Contracts & the Tigers’ Leadership Problems 24:01 — End-of-Season Presentation Night Stories 31:20 — Benji Marshall’s Assistant Coach Debate 40:19 — Warriors v Knights Finals Preview 46:00 — Can Newcastle’s Coaching Edge Upset the Warriors? 56:00 — Parramatta Pressure & Jason Ryles’ Recruitment Calls 57:36 — Warriors Finals Pressure and the Halves Challenge 56:38 — Roosters v Sharks: Finals Form and Big-Game Pressure 59:24 — Roosters’ Response After Defeat 64:40 — Sharks, Nicho Hynes & Braydon Trindall’s Injury 67:05 — Why the Week Off Matters in the Finals 72:04 — Wrap-Up Fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as finals footy heats up. Kenty gives his verdict on the NRL’s warning to the Warriors over kick-chase escorts, the confusion around Nathan Cleary’s judiciary outcome, and why the game needs simpler officiating. Plus, Kenty previews Roosters v Sharks and Warriors v Knights, with plenty riding on Daly Cherry-Evans and an upset on the cards in Auckland. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Warriors’ Escort Warning 08:25 — Cleary Charge Confusion 14:39 — NRL’s Super League Play 18:39 — Roosters v Sharks Preview 21:00 — DCE’s Defining Finals Test 24:28 — Warriors v Knights Preview Fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in the NRL This week TIMECODES 0:00 — Welcome to Kenty Blitz 0:29 — Should Parramatta give Josh Addo-Carr another chance? 5:12 — Jerome Luai’s Wests Tigers awards night no-show 7:23 — Peter V’landys set to become NRL Executive Chairman 8:34 — Why the NRL Commission was created 14:38 — Grassroots funding, junior pathways and expansion concerns 18:20 — Does the NRL need stronger checks and balances? 22:46 — Why clubs allowed the power shift 24:38 — V’landys’ micro-management and the precedent it sets 26:46 — The Commission’s original purpose 28:26 — Business leaders versus rugby league people 31:10 — Final thoughts on the NRL’s leadership future Fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league, from the teams circling each other ahead of the biggest games to the Tigers’ latest talking point. Kenty also dives into the Dolphins, Nathan’s Foot, and the pressure building across the NRL. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Intro 06:11 — Sparring Partners: Ronaldo vs Mark 13:54 — Foot Long: Nathan’s Foot 26:03 — Killer Dolphins 28:51 — Tigers, Ho Hum Fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the NRL finals get underway. From the Warriors’ worrying form and Cronulla’s finals failures to South Sydney’s huge clash with Newcastle, Kenty gives his honest verdict on every key storyline from week one of the finals. Plus, why Trent Robinson will be hurting after the Roosters’ loss, the Cowboys’ missed opportunity, and what the Bunker got right. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Intro 03:04 — That’s Entertainment: Cleary Cleared 06:31 — Robbo Crushed 07:56 — Missed Chances 11:35 — Warriors Worry 21:11 — Sharks Failure 29:24 — Cowboy Sad Songs 30:57 — Rabbit Hole 34:49 — Bunkering Down Fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.