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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.
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.
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.
🏉 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.
🏉 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.
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.
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.
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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