Kenty - Paul Kent NRL Podcast

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  Knights’ Grand Final Dream, Cleary’s Toughness & Crossland’s Ban | Ask Kenty 03.10.2026 45min

  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.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Why Newcastle’s Old Boys Love the Club03:00 — Who Deserves a Premiership Ring?06:00 — Nathan Cleary’s Mental Toughness Through Injury09:00 — Rugby League’s Toughest Players and Playing Through Pain12:00 — Can Talent Really Be Identified and Developed?15:00 — Player Value, Contracts and the Transfer Market18:00 — Hip-Drop Tackles: Why the Debate Won’t Go Away21:00 — Phoenix Crossland’s Ban and Grand Final Suspensions24:00 — The Future of Super League27:00 — Chris Heighington’s Remarkable Trial Story30:00 — Injuries, Penrith and the Blaze Talagi Question33:00 — NRLW Scheduling and Newcastle’s Grand Final Chance36:00 — Why Rugby League Looked Better in the ’90s39:00 — Newcastle’s Attacking Blueprint42:00 — Short Dropouts, Expansion and Fan Questions45:00 — Grand Final Predictions and Wrap-UpFanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  NRL Year in Review | Paul Kent, James Hooper & Steve Gillis | Fanatics TV 02.10.2026 1h 35min

  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 points1:00 - NRL media scrutiny and the “media cop” debate5:00 - Broadcast rights, criticism and the media landscape10:00 - Back in the game, FanAxe TV and Vegas15:00 - The year’s controversies and league entertainment20:00 - The NRL’s big-event approach and public reaction25:00 - Peter V’landys, the commission and power in the game30:00 - Six-again, fatigue and rule-change debate35:00 - Breakout players, Origin and season standouts40:00 - Judiciary calls, suspensions and dangerous tackles45:00 - Club spending, development and roster-building50:00 - Penrith’s recruitment and retention model55:00 - Tigers, coaching pressure and player movement1:00:00 - Payne Haas, South Sydney and Wayne Bennett1:05:00 - Expansion: Queensland, New Zealand, Perth and Adelaide1:10:00 - The game’s best players and premiership windows1:15:00 - Super League, rugby union and international opportunities1:20:00 - Leaks, media narratives and PNG’s entry1:25:00 - State of Origin: Billy Slater, Laurie Daley and the future1:30:00 - Off-field stories, recovery and closing banter1:35:11 - End Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Can Newcastle Pull Off the Greatest Grand Final Fairytale? | Kenty Primetime 02.10.2026 1h 16min

  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.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Can Newcastle pull off the grand final upset?0:37 — Wooden spoon to grand final: the history behind Newcastle’s run3:49 — The 1997 Knights and Newcastle’s fairytale spirit9:54 — Parramatta 2001 and lessons from past grand finals14:14 — Newcastle vs Roosters: can the Knights match the superstars?16:12 — Kalyn Ponga, the Roosters’ edges and Newcastle’s game plan17:30 — Justin Holbrook’s impact on the Knights22:55 — Why Holbrook’s coaching style is working29:20 — Newcastle’s community connection and grand final fever31:04 — What does the perfect NRL coach look like?32:07 — The Titans’ identity crisis39:12 — Holbrook’s belief, rebuilding confidence and coaching culture40:03 — Why the next great coach may not be a young coach42:03 — Holbrook, Trent Robinson and the Roosters connection43:18 — How the Roosters rediscovered their grit50:42 — Which great teams should have won a premiership?53:25 — Famous grand final upsets and near-misses Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Immortal Warning: Why Rugby League Needs to Protect Its Immortals | Kenty Blitz 01.10.2026 33min

  🏉 Welcome to Kenty BlitzPaul 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.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — 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-upFanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  “It’s All Done” Herbie Roosters Whispers Grow | Kenty Blitz 30.09.2026 27min

  🏉 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.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — 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-upFanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Cleary’s Class, Crossland’s Ban & Grand Final Ref | Kenty Blitz 29.09.2026 34min

  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.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — 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-UpFanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Cleary’s Horror Injury | NRL’s Hip-Drop Problem | Kenty Blitz 28.09.2026 43min

  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.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Knights’ Grand Final Fairytale & Holbrook’s Newcastle Connection07:21 — Cleary’s Horror Injury & The Hip-Drop Crackdown19:27 — Panthers Left Rudderless Without Cleary24:00 — Knights’ Hooker Dilemma & Can They Beat The Roosters?28:15 — Why Newcastle Will Own Grand Final Week29:17 — NRL Grand Final Entertainment & Ratings Debate32:57 — Can The Knights Handle Grand Final Week Hype?36:18 — Bunker Blow-Up: The Calls That Went Wrong40:12 — Roosters Peaking At The Perfect Time & Dolphins’ Future Fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Case for Toowoomba as the NRL’s 20th Team & AI Bunker Possibilities | Ask Kenty 26.09.2026 42min

  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 coachingTimecodes:0:00 – Introduction0:16 – How much NRL referees and touch judges earn1:02 – Could an AI bunker work?1:12 – Should commentators know the rules better?2:23 – Fox/Kayo vs free-to-air commentary and presentation3:00 – Broadcast expectations and promoting the game6:00 – Sam Burgess, Warrington and a possible South Sydney future9:00 – The pressures and demands of coaching12:00 – Coaches, recruitment and decision-making at clubs15:00 – Sydney stadium location and transport discussion18:00 – Why contested possession has disappeared from the game21:00 – Rule changes, review decisions and coaching influence24:00 – NRL finances, assets and the game’s changing position27:00 – How player contract negotiations work30:00 – Selection, defence and past representative players33:00 – Fred Michelak and developing playmakers36:00 – Learning from ice hockey and innovation in coaching39:00 – The Walker Brothers, Penrith, Newcastle and new coaching ideas41:30 – Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Premiership Windows | Tones and I Drama, Latrell’s Future & Prelim Predictions | Kenty Prime Time 25.09.2026 1h 4min

  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.TIMECODES00:00 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 PNG13:55 Premiership windows — Roosters, Panthers, Sharks, Rabbitohs and Knights29:20 Which clubs can improve next season?30:00 Cowboys, Drinkwater and roster balance32:35 Parramatta’s future with Moses and Luai34:10 Are the Titans finally building something?36:45 Latrell Mitchell, Cody Walker and Wayne Bennett’s South Sydney plan53:35 Warriors finals fallout and what went wrong58:20 Refereeing controversy in Warriors v Knights60:20 Dolphins v Roosters preliminary-final prediction61:35 Penrith v Newcastle preliminary-final prediction Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Latrell's $1.7m Move, Roosters’ Finals Test & Knights Sniff An Upset | Kenty Blitz 24.09.2026 32min

  🏉 Welcome to Kenty BlitzPaul 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.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Latrell Mitchell linked to Perth Bears04:00 — Would a Perth move suit Latrell?08:00 — South Sydney’s roster and salary-cap decisions12:00 — Dolphins’ composure and finals mentality16:00 — Roosters v Dolphins: the edge-defence concern20:00 — Referees, the Bunker and fan overreaction24:00 — Roosters selection questions and Sandon Smith’s role28:00 — Panthers v Knights: can Newcastle cause the upset?31:30 — Final thoughts and wrap-upFanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  NRL Ditches Pre-Game Entertainment | Ashley Klein & Finals Fitness | Kenty Blitz 23.09.2026 29min

  🏉 Welcome to Kenty BlitzPaul 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.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Tones and I, NRL Grand Final Entertainment & the Halftime Debate11:30 — Ashley Klein’s Refereeing Fallout15:16 — Finals Fitness: Cleary, Sam Walker, Dylan Lucas & Isaah Yeo17:38 — Why the Knights and Dolphins Are Embracing Finals Footy21:59 — The Secret to Handling Grand Final Week23:00 — Daly Cherry-Evans v the Dolphins24:40 — Roosters v Dolphins: The Key Match-Ups26:00 — The Dolphins’ Nikorima Recruitment Call27:10 — Adam Pompey’s Move to Melbourne Storm28:13 — Jesse McLean Joins the Bulldogs28:50 — Jason Taylor’s Bulldogs Exit29:32 — Wrap-UpFanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Latrell To Market, Bunker Backlash & Finals Fitness | Kenty Blitz 22.09.2026 35min

  🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: Latrell To Market, Bunker Backlash & Finals FitnessPaul 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.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Latrell Mitchell To Market08:42 — Souths’ Cody Walker Call19:05 — A Call To Help Tigers Great: Mick Neil21:56 — Ashley Klein’s Refereeing Fallout24:19 — Why the Bunker Needs Less Power29:27 — Finals Fitness: Roosters, Dolphins, Panthers & Knights33:41 — Paul Gallen v Nelson Asofa-SolomonaFanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Refereeing Controversies Rock the NRL Finals As Knights Stun Warriors | Kenty Blitz 21.09.2026 35min

  🏉 Welcome to Kenty BlitzPaul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:17 — 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 WTFFanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  V'landys' U-Turn, Toowoomba's 20th Club Bid & Bennett's Dolphins Masterclass | Ask Kenty 19.09.2026 39min

  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!TIMECODES0:00 — Ask Kenty Intro0:14 — 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 Tamworth6:51 — 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 Conference29:12 — 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.
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  Coaches Proving The Difference, Finals Preview & Leichhardt Farewell | Kenty Prime Time 18.09.2026 1h 12min

  🏉 Welcome to Kenty Prime TimePaul 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.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Farewell to Leichhardt Oval7:35 — Mitchell Pearce, Origin Pressure & a Roosters Career14:14 — West Tigers: Jerome Luai’s Awards Night Absence20:50 — Loyalty, Contracts & the Tigers’ Leadership Problems24:01 — End-of-Season Presentation Night Stories31:20 — Benji Marshall’s Assistant Coach Debate40:19 — Warriors v Knights Finals Preview46:00 — Can Newcastle’s Coaching Edge Upset the Warriors?56:00 — Parramatta Pressure & Jason Ryles’ Recruitment Calls57:36 — Warriors Finals Pressure and the Halves Challenge56:38 — Roosters v Sharks: Finals Form and Big-Game Pressure59:24 — Roosters’ Response After Defeat64:40 — Sharks, Nicho Hynes & Braydon Trindall’s Injury67:05 — Why the Week Off Matters in the Finals72:04 — Wrap-UpFanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Warriors Warning, Cleary Confusion & Finals Preview | Kenty Blitz 17.09.2026 28min

  🏉 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.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Warriors’ Escort Warning08:25 — Cleary Charge Confusion14:39 — NRL’s Super League Play18:39 — Roosters v Sharks Preview21:00 — DCE’s Defining Finals Test24:28 — Warriors v Knights PreviewFanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Peter V’landys The NEW BOSS! Josh Addo-Carr’s Future & Jarome Luai’s Tigers Snub | Kenty Blitz 16.09.2026 31min

  🏉 Welcome to Kenty BlitzPaul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in the NRL This weekTIMECODES0:00 — 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 futureFanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Winger WARS! Nathan Playing Through Injury & Tigers Turmoil…Again | Kenty Blitz 15.09.2026 34min

  🏉 Welcome to Kenty BlitzPaul 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.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Intro 06:11 — Sparring Partners: Ronaldo vs Mark 13:54 — Foot Long: Nathan’s Foot 26:03 — Killer Dolphins 28:51 — Tigers, Ho HumFanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Cleary CLEARED! Robbo Crushed, Sharks Fail & Warriors Worry | Kenty Blitz EP233 14.09.2026 41min

  🏉 Welcome to Kenty BlitzPaul 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.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — 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 DownFanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Market Value Mayhem, Hudson Young’s PNG Problem & Parramatta’s Future | Ask Kenty 12.09.2026 43min

  Kenty answers your biggest NRL questions — from bunker frustrations, forward passes and wildcard plans to Parramatta’s recruitment problems, expansion, salary-cap loopholes and the PNG Chiefs.Plus, Paul Kent weighs in on Hudson Young’s market value, whether player housing should count in the cap, what league and union can learn from each other, and why the NRL needs to get serious about its long-term fixture strategy.And Kenty shares some classic old-school rugby league stories, including a memorable player signing and his favourite tale from the game.Drop your questions for next week’s Ask Kenty in the comments.Visit fanatics.tv and grab your Fanatics hat.TIMECODES0:00 — Ask Kenty Intro0:18 — Bunker Decisions and Referee Accountability2:50 — Should the NRL Have a Challenge Cup-Style Knockout Competition?4:22 — Expansion: Why the Sunshine Coast Should Be Next6:41 — Hudson Young’s Market Value and PNG Chiefs Recruitment13:24 — NBA Salary-Cap Punishments and the NRL17:52 — Should Player Housing Count in the Salary Cap?21:27 — What Rugby League and Rugby Union Can Learn From Each Other22:54 — Why Parramatta’s Recruitment Keeps Going Wrong26:32 — Why Is the NRL Investing in Property?32:27 — Bunker Scrutiny, Fines and Double Standards33:43 — Why an NRL Wildcard Competition Is a Bad Idea35:58 — Should Every Team Play Each Other Once?37:14 — PNG Chiefs, Expansion and Competition Balance38:12 — Kenty’s Wildest Old-School Coach Stories39:18 — The Willie/Wanty Signing Story41:33 — Kenty’s Favourite Rugby League Story42:50 — Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.