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🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz Paul Kent breaks down the biggest player-movement stories in rugby league, headlined by Sam Walker’s uncertain future at the Roosters. Could South Sydney find room for Walker, or could a Matt Burton move to Perth open the door at Canterbury? Kenty unpacks the salary-cap negotiations, the role of player managers and why a rugby union switch makes little sense. Plus, Payne Haas arrives early at Rabbitohs training, Toowoomba’s bid to become the NRL’s 20th team, and the challenge of finding enough players to support expansion. Kenty also weighs in on Spencer Leniu’s push for better international pay, Hudson Young’s PNG move, Canberra’s recruitment options and why Harry Grant could transform the Titans. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Big Bob’s Kenty Blitz Footy Cards 02:04 — Footy-Card Memories, Rare Finds & Schoolyard Games 05:10 — Josh Addo-Carr Cleared to Play 06:10 — Payne Haas Arrives Early at Rabbitohs Training 07:51 — Could South Sydney Fit Sam Walker Into Their Salary Cap? 10:56 — Walker’s Contract Fallout & the Role of His Management 13:02 — Why Kenty Opposes a Rugby Union Switch 18:29 — Matt Burton to Perth: Could Walker Land at Canterbury? 22:25 — Toowoomba’s Bid to Become the NRL’s 20th Team 24:48 — Expansion Concerns: Where Will the Players Come From? 26:26 — Rugby Union Recruitment & Protecting League’s Pathways 29:34 — Who Could Coach a Toowoomba NRL Team? 30:46 — Pacific Expansion, Hawaii & International Rugby League 32:56 — Spencer Leniu’s Push for Better Test Payments 35:39 — Leniu’s Sin-Bin, Refereeing & NRL Transparency 37:31 — Hudson Young’s PNG Move & Canberra’s Recruitment Options 39:54 — Could Harry Grant Transform the Titans? 42:09 — Final Wrap-Up & Thursday’s Season Finale 👉 Fanatics.tv Head to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Kenty Blitz: Ask Kenty — Walker’s Future, NRL’s Best Players & PNG Concerns Welcome to the final Ask Kenty of the season, as Paul Kent tackles your questions on the biggest talking points in rugby league. Kenty unpacks the Sam Walker contract saga, media influence on player movements, and how the Super League war changed rugby league reporting forever. Plus, he picks the game’s best players by position, weighs up Tedesco, Walsh and Ponga, and explains why instinctive halves are making a comeback. He also discusses PNG’s recruitment challenges, the state of English rugby league, taking Tonga versus Samoa to America, and the debate around an Indigenous World Cup team. And if the Bears land Matt Burton, how would their best side stack up against the Tigers? ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — The Final Ask Kenty of the Season 01:23 — Why Tonga v Samoa Was Played at CommBank 02:52 — Media Bias, Munster & Walker’s Contract Coverage 05:18 — Did the Roosters Call Sam Walker’s Bluff? 06:58 — How Super League Changed Rugby League Journalism 10:39 — Kenty Picks the Game’s Best Players 11:33 — Tedesco, Walsh or Ponga? Best Players by Position 16:42 — Criticising Mates & Handling Relationships in the Game 19:49 — Where Kenty Stands with Ivan Cleary 20:34 — Rugby League’s Funniest Nicknames 21:50 — The Next Generation of Halves & Instinctive Footy 23:25 — PNG’s Tax-Free Incentives & Player Retention 25:46 — Taking the NRL Global & Super League’s Struggles 28:03 — Should England Pick Australian-Born Players? 29:28 — Gould, Bennett & Stuart: Who Gets the First Call? 30:23 — Bringing Back Midseason Tonga v Samoa Tests 31:02 — Could Tonga v Samoa Sell Out in America? 31:46 — Matt King’s Start as NSW Origin Coach 32:41 — Should an Indigenous Team Play at the World Cup? 35:31 — Tigers v Bears: Who Has the Better Team? 36:54 — Season Sign-Off Fanatics.tv Head to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: Remembering Langmack, Cleary’s $1.7M Deal & Storm Shake-Up Paul Kent pays a heartfelt tribute to his mate Paul Langmack, sharing personal memories, stories from his playing days and a classic Tommy Raudonikis tale. Kenty breaks down reports of Nathan Cleary’s $1.7 million Panthers deal, Penrith’s retention priorities and where that leaves the PNG Chiefs’ pursuit of Sam Walker and Cameron Munster. Plus, he discusses Melbourne’s potential roster shake-up, talk of Matt King succeeding Craig Bellamy, and Hudson Young’s salary cap valuation. Kenty also unpacks Paul Gallen’s million-dollar boxing return, previews the World Cup semi-finals and explains why he would have picked James Tedesco ahead of Reece Walsh. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Welcome & Kenty’s Darts Disaster 00:54 — Remembering Paul Langmack 02:48 — Langmack’s Talent & Dogs of War Days 05:35 — Coaching Souths & A Classic Tommy Raudonikis Story 11:00 — Nathan Cleary’s Reported $1.7 Million Panthers Deal 13:02 — Penrith’s Retention Priorities: Yeo, Leota & Martin 14:18 — PNG’s Halfback Hunt: Walker or Munster? 17:37 — Storm Shake-Up, Harry Grant Talk & Brimson’s Future 19:14 — Why NRL Contracts Don’t Guarantee Anything 21:22 — Melbourne’s Salary Cap & Succession Planning 23:23 — Matt King to Succeed Craig Bellamy? 25:19 — Why Great Players Don’t Always Make Great Coaches 27:13 — Canterbury’s Entertainers & Warren Ryan’s Legacy 29:43 — Hudson Young’s $1 Million Notional Value Explained 32:32 — Paul Gallen’s Million-Dollar Fight With Nelson Asofa-Solomona 35:35 — New Zealand v Tonga Preview 37:27 — Australia v Samoa: Concerns Through the Middle 39:09 — Tedesco v Walsh: Kenty’s Fullback Call 40:09 — Why Are Kick-Off Times Getting Later? 41:57 — Wrap-Up Fanatics.tv Head to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. 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 November 1 player market opens and the World Cup heats up. Kenty unpacks the talk linking Matt Burton to the Bears, Sam Walker’s next move, and Papua New Guinea’s pursuit of Nathan Cleary. Plus, he discusses Bradman Best’s potential Parramatta move and the Dolphins’ battle to keep their rising stars. He also questions Brisbane’s recruitment strategy, Peter O’Sullivan’s reported big-money deal, and the challenge facing Michael Maguire as he attempts to reset the Broncos’ culture. Then, Kenty reflects on the epic Tonga–Samoa clash, makes the case for a three-game series alongside Origin, and explains his concerns about Australia’s World Cup form. Plus, Josh Addo-Carr’s B-sample result and Parramatta future, Melbourne Cup chat, and a hat giveaway to finish. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — November 1 Player Market Opens 00:57 — Matt Burton to the Bears? 01:56 — Sam Walker’s Future & Bulldogs Links 03:07 — Nathan Cleary & Papua New Guinea’s Pursuit 06:02 — Briton Nikora Links & PNG’s Forward Recruitment 07:16 — Bradman Best & Parramatta 07:33 — Dolphins’ Salary Cap Squeeze & Jack Bostock 09:12 — Why Recruitment Managers Matter 11:44 — Broncos’ Peter O’Sullivan Deal Under Fire 15:33 — Michael Maguire & Brisbane’s Culture Reset 17:51 — Tonga–Samoa Epic & a Three-Game Series 21:03 — Origin Eligibility & International Rugby League 22:44 — Are Australia in World Cup Trouble? 23:14 — National Pride, Anthems & Team Unity 26:45 — Pacific Tests Alongside Origin & the NRL Schedule 29:17 — Josh Addo-Carr’s B-Sample & Eels Future 32:30 — Melbourne Cup Tips & Scratching Debate 35:09 — Hat Giveaway & Wrap-Up Fanatics.tv Head to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: Ask Kenty — Hudson Young’s Value, Sam Walker’s Fallout & NRL Media Control Paul Kent answers your questions on the biggest issues in rugby league as the November 1 player market opens. Kenty unpacks Hudson Young’s valuation, Canberra’s stance and Papua New Guinea’s recruitment position, explaining why notional values exist and questioning how the NRL applies them. Plus, he discusses Sam Walker’s contract fallout, the responsibility of player managers, Lachlan Galvin’s relationship with Isaac Moses, and his concerns about media access and independence. Kenty also tackles the draft debate, Herbie Farnworth’s Roosters links, Sam Verrills’ reported development deal, the value of Las Vegas, six-again tactics and the growing gap between reserve grade and the NRL. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Welcome & Tonga v Samoa Preview 00:50 — Hudson Young, Canberra & PNG’s Salary Cap 02:09 — Notional Value Explained: Why the System Exists 06:13 — Market Value, Player Perks & Salary-Cap Consistency 07:58 — Sam Walker, Player Managers & Contract Negotiations 10:41 — Lachlan Galvin & Isaac Moses 11:49 — Media Access, Independence & the NRL’s “Media Cop” 14:32 — Can the Salary Cap Work Without a Draft? 17:48 — Herbie Farnworth & Negotiations Before November 1 20:57 — What Gets Kenty’s Blood Pressure Up? 22:24 — Sam Verrills’ Reported Development Deal 23:53 — How Can Fans Push for Change? 25:39 — Las Vegas, Grassroots Spending & Reserve-Grade Nostalgia 28:09 — Recruitment Mistakes & Club Relationships 28:57 — Would “Three Again” Work Better Than Six Again? 30:16 — International Rugby League’s Development Challenge 31:44 — Why the Gap Between Reserve Grade & NRL Has Grown 33:59 — Round One Match-Ups & a Bears–Manly Rivalry 36:21 — Final Wrap-Up: Let the November 1 Frenzy Begin Fanatics.tv Head to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: Walker’s Roosters Fallout, Ponga’s Return & World Cup Concerns Paul Kent breaks down the Sam Walker contract saga, questioning the Roosters’ handling of their premiership halfback and the media storm surrounding his future. Kenty examines Walker’s market value, the debate around player loyalty, and whether the relationship can be repaired. Plus, he weighs up potential landing spots, including the Cowboys, Bulldogs and Rabbitohs. He also unpacks the World Cup’s lopsided scorelines, Kalyn Ponga’s potential return for New Zealand, and why Australia’s struggles through the middle could threaten their title hopes. Plus, Peter V’landys’ overseas trip and NRL Land, a preview of the Tonga–Samoa showdown, and the player movement frenzy looming on November 1. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Welcome & Kenty’s Darts Revival 01:09 — Sam Walker’s Contract Saga & Roosters Fallout 07:02 — Player Welfare, the RLPA & Media Leaks 08:33 — Is Walker Worth the Money? 13:04 — Roosters Recruitment & Premiership Planning 19:04 — Player Loyalty & the Roosters’ Double Standards 26:30 — Where Could Walker Land? Cowboys, Bulldogs & Souths 34:13 — World Cup Blowouts & the Gap Between Nations 36:16 — Kalyn Ponga’s Return & Australia’s World Cup Concerns 40:50 — Isaah Yeo at Prop: Kenty Questions the Selection 41:56 — Peter V’landys’ Overseas Trip & NRL Land 44:47 — England v Papua New Guinea Preview 46:06 — New Zealand v Fiji Preview 46:44 — Dearden, Walsh & Australia’s Spine 48:43 — France v Lebanon Preview 49:47 — Tonga v Samoa: The Weekend’s Big Clash 50:36 — November 1 & the Player Movement Frenzy 52:18 — Wrap-Up Fanatics.tv Head to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: Walker’s Roosters Bombshell, Hudson Young’s Contract Chaos & PNG’s Tax-Free Advantage Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the NRL player market heats up ahead of November 1. Kenty unpacks reports that the Roosters have withdrawn their offer to Sam Walker, the alleged extra $100,000 request, and why Nick Politis appears ready to walk away. Plus, he explores where Walker could land next, including Papua New Guinea, the Bulldogs and a left-field Melbourne move, alongside the possibility of a Tom Dearden swap. Kenty also examines Hudson Young’s stalled Raiders negotiations, the debate over salary-cap ratchet clauses, and why the NRL’s player valuations and PNG’s tax-free advantage could create a recruitment nightmare. He also weighs in on trade windows, media leaks and the agendas driving rugby league’s contract headlines. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Sam Walker’s Roosters Contract Bombshell 03:02 — The Alleged Extra $100,000 That Broke the Deal 06:26 — November 1, Player Loyalty & Walker’s Market Value 12:05 — The Roosters’ Version v Walker’s Side of the Story 15:05 — Salary-Cap Discipline & the Latrell Mitchell Precedent 19:12 — Where Could Sam Walker Land Next? 21:08 — Tom Dearden Swap & Nathan Cleary Speculation 22:44 — Could the Bulldogs or Storm Make a Play? 27:17 — PNG’s Tax-Free Appeal & Walker’s Immediate Future 29:41 — Hudson Young’s Raiders Contract Breakdown 33:27 — Ratchet Clauses & the Salary-Cap Gamble 34:14 — The NRL’s $1.1 Million Valuation Dilemma 37:22 — PNG, the Bears & Rules on the Run 39:43 — Would an NRL Trade Window Solve Anything? 42:29 — Media Leaks, Clickbait & Contract Agendas 45:59 — World Cup & Wrap-Up Fanatics.tv Head to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: World Cup Blowouts, Ipswich’s $200M Bid & PNG Chiefs Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the World Cup continues and the player market heats up. Kenty questions the tournament’s uneven matchups, the NRL’s international ambitions, and whether the game is doing enough to support grassroots clubs while AFL expands into rugby league territory. Plus, he discusses the Ipswich Jets’ reported $200 million expansion war chest, John Singleton’s involvement, and the colourful Newtown stories connecting the Jets of yesterday and today. Kenty also unpacks the PNG Chiefs’ jersey and naming dispute, Cooper Bai’s recruitment interest, Hudson Young’s contract situation, and the latest transfer talk involving the Roosters, Herbie Farnworth, Jack Bostock and Bradman Best. There’s also mail linking Newcastle with a pursuit of Harry Grant, before a preview of the weekend’s World Cup games. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Welcome & World Cup Mismatches 02:50 — Does Rugby League Need to Be a Global Game? 05:19 — Overseas Expansion v Funding Clubs at Home 07:30 — Rugby Union Comparisons & AFL’s Growing Footprint 10:57 — Ipswich Jets’ Reported $200 Million Expansion Bid 13:18 — John Singleton, Tommy Raudonikis & the Newtown Jets 15:56 — Clubs Going Broke & Why the Salary Cap Was Introduced 18:04 — Ipswich’s Newtown Connection & Alfie Langer 19:26 — PNG Chiefs’ New Jersey & Emblem 20:37 — Chiefs Naming Dispute with Super Rugby 22:16 — Cooper Bai, Hudson Young & PNG Recruitment 26:15 — Roosters Recruitment & Herbie Farnworth Talk 27:14 — Jack Bostock, Bradman Best & the Transfer Dominoes 29:02 — Newcastle’s Reported Interest in Harry Grant 30:24 — Tonga v Lebanon & the Cedars’ Origins 33:52 — Papua New Guinea v Samoa 34:21 — England v France & Fixing England’s Attack 36:09 — New Zealand v Cook Islands & Australia v Fiji 36:27 — Wrap-Up & Ask Kenty Questions Fanatics.tv Head to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: Anthem Debate, Addo-Carr’s Future & Walsh’s Magic Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the World Cup sparks plenty of talking points. Kenty reflects on the opening weekend’s international action, Fiji’s emotional pre-game performance, and the debate over Australian players not singing the national anthem. Plus, he revisits Anthony Mundine’s influence, explains how Sonny Bill Williams changed the balance of power between players and clubs, and discusses Josh Addo-Carr’s uncertain future at Parramatta, the pressure on Jason Ryles, and a potential opportunity for Tyrell Sloan. Kenty also unpacks Australia’s halves battle, Reece Walsh’s extraordinary performance, Kalyn Ponga’s possible return, and why Super League clubs have pushed back against the NRL’s proposed deal. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — International Footy & Fiji’s Emotional Pre-Game Song 01:13 — Could a Pacific Nations NRL Team Work? 03:04 — Australia’s National Anthem Debate 06:22 — Anthony Mundine, Laurie Daley & Kenty’s Falling-Out 12:05 — Sonny Bill Williams & the Rise of Player Power 17:30 — Parramatta’s Stand on Zac Lomax 19:15 — Josh Addo-Carr’s Future & Club Standards 21:53 — Pressure on Jason Ryles & a Tyrell Sloan Lifeline? 24:33 — Kangaroos Debutants & the Walker–Dearden Halves Battle 27:44 — Reece Walsh’s Magic Against the Kiwis 30:16 — Kalyn Ponga’s Injury & Possible World Cup Return 32:29 — Mitchell Moses Out, Ethan Strange Called In 33:34 — Tonga’s Toughness & England’s Attacking Problems 36:42 — George Williams v Kodi Nikorima: Dolphins’ Recruitment Call 37:33 — Super League Rejects the NRL Deal 42:08 — Wrap-Up & Ask Kenty Fanatics.tv 15:25 Head to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz Brought to you by FanaticsTV. Paul Kent returns for an off-season edition of Kenty Blitz, breaking down the Rugby League World Cup, the NRL’s looming November 1 player market and the biggest contract questions in the game. Kenty explains why the World Cup still struggles to excite, how the rise of Samoa and Tonga has changed the international game, and why the NRL’s global ambitions face a major challenge. Plus, the truth behind Latrell Mitchell’s value at centre, David Fifita’s Souths revival, Sam Walker’s future, Nathan Cleary and Isaah Yeo’s Penrith deals, Cameron Munster’s next contract, Peter O’Sullivan’s recruitment influence and the NRL’s proposed wildcard finals system. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Welcome to Kenty Blitz 02:37 — Why the Rugby League World Cup still struggles to excite 05:02 — NRL meat market: Latrell Mitchell’s value at South Sydney 10:08 — David Fifita’s career revival at the Rabbitohs 11:30 — Sam Walker, Nathan Cleary and Isaah Yeo’s contract futures 15:03 — Cameron Munster’s value and the NRL’s notional-value problem 17:48 — Salary-cap management: how smart clubs stay successful 20:30 — Peter O’Sullivan’s recruitment genius and Brisbane move 23:20 — Why centres are rising in value: Bradman Best, Herbie Farnworth & Jack Bostock 26:21 — NRL wildcard finals: rewarding mediocrity or growing the game? 30:39 — Australia v New Zealand World Cup preview 32:04 — Kangaroos v Kiwis: player-by-player comparison 35:39 — Samoa v France preview 36:09 — Papua New Guinea v Lebanon preview 36:29 — England v Tonga preview 37:33 — Fiji v Cook Islands preview 38:42 — Wrap-up Fanatics.tv Head to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Kent breaks down the 2026 NRL Grand Final as the Sydney Roosters edge the Newcastle Knights 19–18. Kenty explains why Newcastle’s brave defence kept the contest alive, but the Roosters’ power through the middle, smart game management and big-match experience ultimately decided the premiership. Plus, Daly Cherry-Evans’ field-goal moment, the impact of Phoenix Crossland’s absence, Trent Robinson’s coaching legacy, James Tedesco’s Clive Churchill Medal, Mark Nawaqanitawase’s final NRL game, Grand Final entertainment, and the Kangaroos squad. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Roosters v Knights: Grand Final overview 02:25 — Roosters’ physicality and Newcastle’s brave defence 04:55 — Phoenix Crossland’s absence felt at dummy-half 07:25 — Daly Cherry-Evans’ field goal and the Roosters’ halves partnership 09:30 — Why the Roosters signed DCE 12:00 — Trent Robinson, recruitment and the Roosters’ winning culture 15:00 — Robinson’s coaching legacy and future 18:00 — Grand Final officiating, consistency and key calls 25:00 — James Tedesco’s Clive Churchill Medal 27:00 — Roosters’ middle dominance and bringing collision back 28:30 — Farewell to Mark Nawaqanitawase 30:50 — The NRL Grand Final entertainment debate 35:30 — Kangaroos squad, new faces and World Cup plans 39:10 — Season wrap-up Fanatics.tv Head to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Kent answers your biggest rugby league questions on Grand Final day. Kenty breaks down Newcastle’s remarkable connection with its former players, why the Knights have such passionate support, and whether they can complete a fairytale run to the premiership. He also discusses Nathan Cleary’s mental toughness after playing through injury, Phoenix Crossland’s Grand Final suspension, the hip-drop tackle debate, player development, Super League’s challenges and how the modern game compares with rugby league in the ’90s. Plus, Kenty answers your questions on premiership rings, player recruitment, NRLW scheduling, short dropouts, expansion, the Knights’ attacking style and more. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Why Newcastle’s Old Boys Love the Club 03:00 — Who Deserves a Premiership Ring? 06:00 — Nathan Cleary’s Mental Toughness Through Injury 09:00 — Rugby League’s Toughest Players and Playing Through Pain 12:00 — Can Talent Really Be Identified and Developed? 15:00 — Player Value, Contracts and the Transfer Market 18:00 — Hip-Drop Tackles: Why the Debate Won’t Go Away 21:00 — Phoenix Crossland’s Ban and Grand Final Suspensions 24:00 — The Future of Super League 27:00 — Chris Heighington’s Remarkable Trial Story 30:00 — Injuries, Penrith and the Blaze Talagi Question 33:00 — NRLW Scheduling and Newcastle’s Grand Final Chance 36:00 — Why Rugby League Looked Better in the ’90s 39:00 — Newcastle’s Attacking Blueprint 42:00 — Short Dropouts, Expansion and Fan Questions 45:00 — Grand Final Predictions and Wrap-Up Fanatics.tv Head to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The big guns are together for a full NRL year-in-review. Paul Kent, James Hooper and Steve “Chimes” Gillis look back on the biggest stories, controversies, players and moments from the season then turn their attention to what’s ahead. From the media debate, rule changes and the commission, to recruitment, expansion, Origin, the game’s best players and plenty of banter, this is the full-length Fanatics TV rugby league wrap. Timecodes: 0:00 - Welcome and the year’s biggest talking points 1:00 - NRL media scrutiny and the “media cop” debate 5:00 - Broadcast rights, criticism and the media landscape 10:00 - Back in the game, FanAxe TV and Vegas 15:00 - The year’s controversies and league entertainment 20:00 - The NRL’s big-event approach and public reaction 25:00 - Peter V’landys, the commission and power in the game 30:00 - Six-again, fatigue and rule-change debate 35:00 - Breakout players, Origin and season standouts 40:00 - Judiciary calls, suspensions and dangerous tackles 45:00 - Club spending, development and roster-building 50:00 - Penrith’s recruitment and retention model 55:00 - Tigers, coaching pressure and player movement 1:00:00 - Payne Haas, South Sydney and Wayne Bennett 1:05:00 - Expansion: Queensland, New Zealand, Perth and Adelaide 1:10:00 - The game’s best players and premiership windows 1:15:00 - Super League, rugby union and international opportunities 1:20:00 - Leaks, media narratives and PNG’s entry 1:25:00 - State of Origin: Billy Slater, Laurie Daley and the future 1:30:00 - Off-field stories, recovery and closing banter 1:35:11 - End Head to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The grand final is here, but can Newcastle complete one of the greatest fairytales in rugby league history? Paul Kent and Paul Crawley break down the Knights’ remarkable run from wooden spoon to the decider, the challenge of taking down the star-studded Roosters, and why Kalyn Ponga could hold the key. The team also unpack Justin Holbrook’s coaching influence, the pressure on Trent Robinson’s Roosters, what makes the perfect NRL coach, the Gold Coast Titans’ identity crisis, and the great teams that fell short of winning a premiership. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Can Newcastle pull off the grand final upset? 0:37 — Wooden spoon to grand final: the history behind Newcastle’s run 3:49 — The 1997 Knights and Newcastle’s fairytale spirit 9:54 — Parramatta 2001 and lessons from past grand finals 14:14 — Newcastle vs Roosters: can the Knights match the superstars? 16:12 — Kalyn Ponga, the Roosters’ edges and Newcastle’s game plan 17:30 — Justin Holbrook’s impact on the Knights 22:55 — Why Holbrook’s coaching style is working 29:20 — Newcastle’s community connection and grand final fever 31:04 — What does the perfect NRL coach look like? 32:07 — The Titans’ identity crisis 39:12 — Holbrook’s belief, rebuilding confidence and coaching culture 40:03 — Why the next great coach may not be a young coach 42:03 — Holbrook, Trent Robinson and the Roosters connection 43:18 — How the Roosters rediscovered their grit 50:42 — Which great teams should have won a premiership? 53:25 — Famous grand final upsets and near-misses Head to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz Paul Kent and the team deliver their final grand final preview as the Newcastle Knights prepare to take on the Sydney Roosters. Kenty unpacks Newcastle’s incredible run, the Dally M Awards debate and why Justin Holbrook may feel hard done by after missing out on Coach of the Year. He also discusses Nathan Cleary’s dominant season, the debate around Immortal status, and why rugby league needs to protect the value of its greatest honours. Plus, the latest on Latrell Mitchell’s future at South Sydney, grand final team selection and concussion calls, Cody Ramsey’s remarkable comeback, the key Roosters v Knights match-ups, and the final predictions. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Final grand final preview: Roosters v Knights 02:07 — Dally M Awards: has the night lost its prestige? 05:30 — Justin Holbrook, Andrew Webster and Coach of the Year 09:47 — Nathan Cleary’s clean sweep and the Immortal debate 18:53 — Latrell Mitchell’s South Sydney future 22:26 — Newcastle injuries, team selection and player welfare 25:55 — Roosters v Knights combined team: key match-ups 29:00 — Cody Ramsey’s incredible road back to football 30:51 — How the Knights can win the grand final 32:00 — Why the Roosters are favourites 32:44 — Final predictions and wrap-up Fanatics.tv Head to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.