NRL Prelim Review - Kick Off Chaos, Time to Change? Walters & Brisbane Part Ways, Is Madge Next?

[@Tedz27WN]

They need too shorten the club season if they’re gonna have internationals every year otherwise the kangaroos will end up like the USA basketball team where the stars only play at the olympics(or World Cup in our game) and send a second or third string too every other international.

[@elryo9]

DO NOT GET RID OF THE KICK OFF. Can't believe anyone thinks it's a good idea to change this rule.

[@dixienormus388]

Exactly it's no different than a winger or fullback catching a bomb of kick and running it back.

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

I just don't get the appeal of AFL, it bores me to tears

[@kadinjamal1155]

At its peak AFL is super entertaining - almost (but not quite) as good as peak NRL. The grand final was certainly not AFL at its peak. IMO NRL is much more consistently at its peak - especially for the big games like a GF. Also live AFL is a great product. Maybe give it a go and if you don’t like it it’s probably just not a sport for you!

[@Panthersince2003]

Couldn't even pay me money to watch it

[@goodboydaz0494]

The AFL finals have been better than the NRL finals as a whole.

[@joshloreto2676]

​@goodboydaz0494 no not even close if you look at the last 50 years of grand finals . Half the afl gfs have been decided before half time. That's dogshit ...that's another 60 mins for what

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

@@kadinjamal1155 Been to a live game, it was worse than TV, when the ball was at the opposite end I had no idea who had it, people running and bumping everywhere doesn't help either. I spent most of the game watching people in the crowd who also weren't watching the game. 🤣 I think it's the scrap and the off the ball niggle that I don't care for, watching 8 blokes try to pick a rolling ball up off the ground and bumbling all over the shop just isn't fun. I also can't get excited because someone caught a ball on the full or kicked a ball between 2 sticks. Yes some marks are spectacular and some goals are too but you might not see either in 4 quarters. I also think the game goes for too long and only gets interesting in the 4th quarter if it's close. It reminds me of a Trotting race, nothing happens until the last few hundred metres, then the actual race is on. My wife's family are from Adelaide and her dad and brothers played and coached etc so they're all Crows fans and I've tried but it just does nothing for me. My wife doesn't even watch it anymore, she's right into League now, she thinks AFL is a bore too. I'd rather watch an NRLW game.

[@samuelstgeorge1677]

Here’s my thoughts on how the NRL should reshape the season to avoid players pulling out of intl. duty and avoid player and fan fatigue. Love to know your thoughts? Nrl Season 18 teams 20 round comp - Every team plays each other once - 1 bye and 1 extra game / rivalry round - Top 6 teams go to finals (bye week first round of playoffs) - 7-11play off in a knockout wildcard round - 7th (home) vs 10th and 8th (home) vs 9th (away) - From there normal finals system takes place Origin / Intl. season - 3 weekends in the middle of the year - Kickoff Saturday night - Nrl season pauses - Tonga, NZ, Samoa, Fiji comp runs around origin. Friday night / Sunday afternoon - Winner of the intl. comp plays Australia in a 2 match series after the NRL season commences - Players not involved play for reserve grade teams

[@goodboydaz0494]

Why should teams outside of the 8 get another chance?

[@samuelstgeorge1677]

@@goodboydaz0494 it’s just a way to give fans some hope and create more knockout games + more $$ for the NRL. Teams 6-10 are pretty even anyway and let’s be honest those teams don’t win the comp so it doesn’t effect the fabric of the comp

[@johncrawford3020]

Like this idea, could also bring back city country and make it a best of 3 series. And ur wildcats teams would be 7th to 11th not 8th to 12th

[@goodboydaz0494]

@@samuelstgeorge1677 sounds dumb.

[@benlindsay2191]

You had me till the wildcard playoffs

[@akongvic12]

Madge and Reynold reunion that would be sick

[@qwickvids1140]

Jey Uso could play left side centre Jimmy on the right

[@dubbkenobby6542]

The Talekai Triplets 🤣🤣

[@aday1570]

2 years ago the Storm didn't have the forward pack to make a finals run. Everyone said they needed to go out and recruit. Now they are dominating up front, nothing short of remarkable all things considered!!!

[@goodboydaz0494]

@@aday1570 Paps was also out back half of 2022 and all of 2023. With all due respect to Meaney, Paps is a whole different level.

[@jaycee571]

So Cobbo was right all along.......

[@Camdogthetruth]

😂😂😂

[@dixienormus388]

"He's a good person, like a good bloke but not a good coach"

[@danielrobinson2927]

Hey boys. I have been commenting on the Broncos coaching situation all year. Its obvious the boys liked Kevvie but didn't respect him enough to do what needed to be done this year. When Reece Walsh walked out with his shirt off for the pre-match warmup against the Titans away in a must win match - that sealed Kevvie's fate for mine. Whatever you think about Madge - I think we can all agree there is zero chance Reece will be pulling that kind of stunt next year.

[@yasmin4281]

He would never admit it but gordy will oppose anyone that’s taking over his good mate lol

[@okusfayreno8599]

Nah fuck all 🍞 kicking back with the levels boys and that

[@UsoUnknown]

L1 since D1, got a few question for you both Scope and High chief Viliamu. So the last two years our club Burpengary Jets has played Sam Thaiday in both GFs, recent team this year they had it stacked with K.Sims, Josh Hoffman the youngest Walter’s brother and Jharal Yow Yeh as coach. Question 1: Could we see scope or Viliamu coach or strap up for a season in the pub footy comps? Scope to chase that GF title. Maybe that’s what the ex broncos lads are doing😂 Question 2: Is there a flick of a switch before kick off when some players just turn into psychopaths? Playing against the likes of Sam Thaiday and K.Sims they are a different breed of beast on the field and as soon as the games over they shake your hand and are the most down to earth lads ever. Love the work USOs!

[@mwest8684]

What the fuck is the argument for Madge not getting the bronx job because he’s nsw? Using the same logic they should let staggs and haas go as they’ve both played for nsw. Qld old boys need to get over it as it’s clearly the right move

[@andreddo10]

As someone who has never played league, thanks for breaking down what teams are doing attack and how a team could/should defend it. Really appreciate it.

[@jenno96]

As a Broncos fan, the Kevvie situation is unfortunate but necessary. He had a great year last year where even Gordie, as a staunch Kevvie defender as a mate, said that they over achieved. They had an unbelievable roster and had little to no injuries throughout the entire year and other little things such as stars not having to play origin (Ezra, Reyno, Herbie, Kotoni) were around regularly enough to allow them to have an adversity free year, which may have allowed any coaching deficiencies to go unnoticed. Not saying Kevvie didn’t do a good job, but let’s all be honest, if it wasn’t the Broncos, he would have never coached another NRL side. There were two players that came out and said that he isn’t a great coach, which can’t just be slips of the tongue and nothing comments. Unfortunately, in situations like this when he clearly doesn’t have the backing of the playing group, it’s better to cut off ties now, allow Madge to have a full preseason, rather than try to see what can happen in 2025, only to come to the same conclusion and waste the year as Parra did this year

[@xeroxjesse]

With everything that has come from the Walters/Broncos review, it would have been interesting to see if they would have parted ways with the same results if they had have won the comp in 2023. Like Willie said, all the same stuff was probably happening last year as well.

[@nickburton1043]

Regarding the international duties, it’s a very easy fix. Pay the clubs less money for the salary cap and reward the players who play rep duties and international money higher. The issue with that is that the guys at the bottom are going to get paid less.

[@tippitytopp8469]

What do you guys think about the potential cancellation of the World Club Challenge due to scheduling conflicts with Vegas (depending on the SL team who wins our comp)? I think it'd be a massive disservice to the sport, I know Wigan v Penrith left a sour taste in the mouth but above all else I'm a Rugby League fan and I don't think you have a successful buy-in into the international contest without it.

[@jay_arce]

Why not get a team to step aside and play the world club challenge in vegas?

[@SlaintheMhath]

The Collins head high tackle, they are within inches of being face to face when NAS puts his shoulder into the jaw of Collins. No excuses, terrible tackle. Storm are very lucky, Toby Rudolf is getting time off for the trip on Yeo, Hughes got away with the trip on Crichton.

[@goodboydaz0494]

Hahahaha Paul Lockhart here again with his anti Storm comments. Youre everywhere Mr Paul

[@stth4080]

For Penrith Panthers to go 3-2 in 5 Grand Finals and those 2 losses come from the same team Melbourne Storm. we are really having a debate if Penrith are the greatest team ever or in the last 50 years etc. If Penrith win this game and go 4-1 in the last 5 GFs I think thatll give them the title of greatest team. Both have such a good narrative and motivation for this game Penrith will deffs want to get this win back over the Storm and Storm will definetly want to be the team to start the dynasty and end the dynasty

[@SlaintheMhath]

Just making 5 grand finals in a row, the 3rd time since 1908 blows your whole convoluted debate out of the water. Overtaking the legendary St George team of the 50s and 60s by winning 11 finals games on the trot is just the cherry on top.

[@stth4080]

@@SlaintheMhath Yeah im not disagreeing but it will be a talking point will it not?

[@goodboydaz0494]

@@stth4080Dont mind him lol. Hes in every NRL related video talking up Panthers

[@cameronapostolovski7]

@@SlaintheMhathDragons team of 1956-1966 that won the record 11 PREMIERSHIPS in a row is the greatest team of all time. This Panthers team can’t compare to the Dragons unless they also win 11 premierships in a row which won’t happen. Panthers 2021-2024 is the top 3 greatest team of all time. Dragons also had 4 immortals in that team and the Panthers 2021-2024 will only max have 1 immortal in Cleary. The rest are class but not immortals. Dragons 1956-1966 record 11 PREMIERSHIPS in a row 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 vs Panthers 2021-2024 - 3 or possibly 4 premierships in a row 🏆🏆🏆 Not comparable, salary cap era or not. Young players leave regardless of salary cap if they don’t get game time just like Dragons lost players in the 1950-1960’s.

[@coopertaylor2383]

Scope , sharks could win the premiership and I swear you would still say “ im not convinced on them yet”. They were the third best team this year , won more games against top 8 sides then roosters aswell as defeating them. We are also adding Fonua Blake next year to give us an alpha. Honestly reckon only upwards from here. Love the pod just gotta back my boys

[@drbog502]

Consumed nrl poddy content for years now and love to say this; levels is out and out the best nrl poddy. Don't get me wrong, love Bloke and he is the real triple OG, however its 1 ex nrl player, 2 dorky ass super fans and 1 walking gambling advertisement. Compare that to Mason and Horo, two well established ex NRL players with real insights and probably 500+ games between them. Their voice holds so much more value in comparison. Levels has been consistent with the shows and consistently growing, keep it up boys we need you out here. Hope to see you both in 2025 for the panthers 5 on the fly

[@danetilseforpm2642]

Ru grinds my gears something cronic

[@drbog502]

@@danetilseforpm2642 bro like why do we care what a super fan thinks, if I want that I'll go to the local bowlo and eavesdrop lol. Almost think the beak is mogging it. Keeping these nobodya around just so his opinion is more credible. Hard to keep his spot as the main "voice" if he had a 150-200+ gamer on the panel compared to these nobody fans

[@Qovas1]

Breaking News!!!! Boys. NSW have agreed to allow Madge to move on reported by Fox League, 30 minutes ago.

[@alightthatnevergoesout]

Huge for NSW origin. He was the first coach to give them a Queensland type mentality

[@SlaintheMhath]

@@alightthatnevergoesout Only if you are too young to remember Gus.

[@SilentHotdog28]

I haven't been to Suncorp, but I've been to Allianz and that is a magnificent stadium, I loved it, I think I went to the 2nd game that it hosted there since being renovated.

[@damienkearns5748]

On the kevvie chat he made the big dance last year but he’d been at the club 4 years and he’s second best result was 9th surely that comes into play as well. It must be hard on Billy Walter’s no matter how much of a professional he is on and off the field.

[@pablogonzalez-ek6ep]

“Munster and Hughes starts the Penrith dynasty and they might be the ones to end it” Scriptwriters went crazy this year.

[@mitch1729]

Gonna miss the nrl poddy for the season once its done, but keen as hell for a live event superbowl party in 2025 😂🤝

[@cobobruv]

Would love to see Kevi coach the dolphins next season, the battle of Brisbane would be good to watch

[@xxeerroee]

Roosters get way too much praise for a team that couldnt beat a top four side all year and only managed to beat manly

[@crypt0bank446]

5 grandfinals (win or lose) in a god damn row! In the modern era! Ivan is the goat end of.....

[@manawaraukawa6871]

Up the fkn storms gonna be a big upset lads 👀☔️

[@shiresmokersbbq8704]

Is it just me or is there sound issues on the upload?

[@flash6254]

They hate Madge but love Hass👀👀😂😂

[@Wassup1995]

AAMI parks gotta be up there great place to watch rugby league

[@johncrawford3020]

Sorry for this novel but I think it needs to be done. Suspensions should 100 percent be served during regular season games only. I hate the storm but am guttered for big nelson missing a gf through Suspension. While I think his tackle definitely warrants time on the sideline missing finals or origins is not right unless it's deemed a malicious act. If two players both receive 3 game bans player A misses round 4,5,6 whilst player B misses a semi, prel an GF then u can make the argument that player Bs penalty is more severe than player A although both have committed similar acts. I take u back to issac luke missing the GF,2014 , the poor kid never played in another one. U r also robbing the fans. The only people that want to seen Nelson out of the GF is penrith supporters. Deferring suspensions to regular season games only make all suspensions equal. You can even defer them so said player misses the game of the team he committed the act against. In the case nelson should miss rd 1 and 2 next yr and the next time he plays the roosters for his 3rd game. This gives the roosters an advantage as they were the team put at a disadvantage by having Lindsay Collins out for 79mins. We have changed plenty of rules over the yrs to make the game better and I think this is a no brainer, as always great content keep it coming, go the perth bears

[@jay_arce]

I think there are a lot of ways you can play with the suspension model. I.e. ratio games like finals = x2, semis and prelims = x3, GF x4. Or ratio charges similarly. But I think that serving suspension in regular season games is the only way that NAS could play this week. Only thing is, say its JFH instead of NAS and it happens week one of finals rather than in a prelim. Then he gets to play the finals out and rocks up to NZ to be suspended for the first 4 games for something he did 3 games ago potentially? Its a tough one, and I think everyone (even penrith fans and apparently even roosters ones) would rather see NAS playing this weekend. But it is what it is, do the crime do the time.

[@johncrawford3020]

If JFH go injured in the GF and was set to miss 6 months he would take the injury with him to the warriors aswell. Valentine Holmes is taking his injury to the dragons ​@jay_arce

[@Twilliam4404]

Question for Levels why do we put all the pressure and blame on the refs and not the players and coaches? If coaches and players didn't constantly try to push bend and milk the rules refs wouldn't need to be involved and could let the game flow.

[@joshloreto2676]

Why can the sifiti brothers make themself unavailble for fiji but australians cant. Seems wrong

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

@@joshloreto2676 Ask Fiji

[@yasmin4281]

Sounds like kangaroos feeling the pressure from losing pacific champs last year

[@570jaypee]

Great show

[@rawiriheke1855]

Chur boys - L1 from Day 1! Not sure if this a question that can be answered here but what is up with Gordies absolutely cooked takes lately? I'm constantly debating if he's trying to be controversial on NRL 360 for views aka the Fox News of the NRL media or if he's just cooked in general.The Madge stuff is a great example, he speaks with venom like Madge stole Gordies missus 😂 Keep on keeping it real boys. Love ya

[@MonkehSee]

Yeo or Teddy will win the Dally M, Highes wasn’t even in the top 10 in the first 12 rounds. Yeo and Teddy didn’t let up from Rd12 would have still picked up decent points being that far ahead. My moneys on Teddy, 2nd Yeo and probably DCE or Hughes 3rd.

[@braydenmcgowan3948]

Hey lads, love the poddy. Would love to know who needs to step up for NAS. I think Welch will be vital. He’s only played limited minutes but I think it’s because he was coming off a back injury and Melbourne didn’t require his efforts in games. In 2020 he was crucial to stopping Cleary with kick pressure and his offloads allow for the running Storm spine to get a role on and put pressure back on defending teams.

[@selfdiscoverysia]

As a girl who is new to this game and still learning, can I just say how confusing the reffing inconsistencies are!? Katoa's try (borderline knock on) has been given a no-try so many times during the regular season! Talakai's late tackle on Luai was a sin bin when Fish did the same thing to Hughes in the round 24 Panthers v Storm game. The penalty against Mitch Kenny for laying down a slipping Hazelton made no sense! If you look at Kenny's line he was aiming for the chest or lower. Maybe I don't know all the rules yet but sometimes they lack common sense 😅 LOVE THE PODDY! Listen to it religiously every week and I have NO IDEA what I'm gonna do once this season is over! 😢 UP THE PANTHERS!! 4PEAT LOADING...🐾🐾🖤❤️💛💚

[@jay_arce]

QUESTION FOR THE BOYS: If you could eliminate any one player from your opponent’s team list this Sunday, but in exchange you have to give up the player in your team list with the same number, who would it be for each team? For example (off predicted team lists): Panthers - Take out Harry Grant, give up Mitch Kenny (tough one because Kenny sures up the Penrith middle so much, but Grant is the most influential player in Melbourne) Storm - Take out Yeo, give up Loiero. Getting anxiety about what I am going to listen to post-season lads, its been a good one!

[@Will__2491]

Woolf has got to be the most under pressure coach in 2025. QRL are systematically destroying NSWRL chance of origin dominance by picking our best possible state coaches (Payten, Des and Madge) to be head coaches of their club sides. Redcliffe will make a play for Bellamy, Cleary or BA and the heart beat of rugby league NSWRL will end up with Baz or Henjak

[@zacherynewby3050]

As a broncos supporter I think the Madge appointment as head coach is great for the club and more hope of a successful 2025 season. There is as you guys know some talk that a QLDer should coach the Bronx, I don’t believe that to be true / fair. With this, do you still think the broncos will have the MOST members of the league going into 2025?

[@matthewcharles628]

Hey boys. Been another good year. My Roosters are gone but the better team won. You boys are the best by far at breaking the games down. Im sure already suggested. But i suggest that there be a week break between the nrl prelims and Grand final. 1st reason - 11 day stand down for concussion and other niggling injuries heal up and make a tougher game. 2nd reason - we are a national comp, so it would make it a lot more fair for teams that might have to travel back to vic, far north queensland, nz and soon to be PNG and perth. They also can do all the media stuff and get a couple quality training sessions in. 3rd reason - gives fans of each team a bit more of a chance to buy tickets flights and what not at a last minute. Maybe in the week off we line up the NRLW grand final at Suncorp. The origin is stand alone and i kinda feel they deserve a stand alone day. They are the fastest growing sport in australia.

[@DanielKeogh-d6t]

Alright boys, big fan of yours from over in Wigan you’re the best around keep doing the good work. Question - choose your English pack from these two….. Option 1 - Fielden Cunningham Morley, Peacock Farrell and Sculthorpe Option 2 - Burgess Roby Graham, Ellis Sinfield and O’Loughlin Tough choice two great English packs if only we had anything like this now!

[@AgrosVids]

I have an answer for the kick return that some might not agree with. Rather than always protecting the man with the ball when it comes to a head knock, duty of care should come from all players, with or without the ball. Lindsay Collins dropping his height in the tackle with Big Nasty and theoretically head butting Nelson's shoulder, whilst Nelson stood still waiting for the contact, sounds stupid from a ball runners perspective. JWH doesn't get penalised for the tackle with Koula because Koula made the conscious decision to tackle a fucking beast. If Collins makes a conscious decision to run at a fucking beast 3 inches taller than him, AND drop his height in the contact, that's duty of care to yourself out the window. LOVE the podcast Fellas, up the Broncos

[@shiresmokersbbq8704]

Fellas, Love that shout about creativity in the middle. AFB does a lot of ball playing in the games I saw. Love the Teig Wilton shout. Do you think a bigger body like Yeo would be better…or is he something that doesn’t grow on trees? Ps Nichos goal kicking is 👌

[@AdamMau]

Love the pod boys 💯 Just referring to the kick offs, understand the main concern is head knocks, what if main runner’s must wear a headgear, also if you have been concussed in the game its compulsory now to wear headgear? Also on side note could be a good market for personalised headgear for athletes to sell so there’s a return. I know the game will evolve but maybe this could be an avenue. Big ups!

[@dubbkenobby6542]

Honestly my issue with AFL? I HATE that the game is based around horrible ball handling. Its always a mess. Its honestly filthy to see the scrambles onnthe ground for a ball. I love that other ball contact ball sports like League, NFL and Rugby punish poor ball handling. It makes the game tidy. Thats my real issue with AFL.

[@sliccric2266]

The issue with the ponga situation is that rugby league is not an international sport. Meaning it is majorly based around the club competition and state of origin. the powers that be are filling the calendar with all these games then tacking on a few more after the season has finished and expecting players to play. For examples sake, if you are an All Black, you are playing 16-18 international tests all over the world per season but barely playing half the club games and NRL player plays. Rugby is geared towards the international calendar. If vlandys wants international footy to thrive they need to cut the regular season.

[@bushybill7189]

As much as I hate to say it as I love the NRL season but I agree it needs to be made shorter. The internationals need to be mid season to make up for less NRL rounds. As much as I love my footy I find it hard to get excited about the end of season tests and I think they'd feel more meaningful during the year. Origin should be over 3 weeks then tests based on Origin merit after that. It kills me to say this as I hate the off season, but the GF should be the last game of the year.

[@jimmithompson737]

44:44 I think with kick off you see a lot of the injuries because you’re seeing a 3rd man in. They need to limit the hit to 2 defenders. If you’re a 3rd man in making the tackle it’s a penalty straight away. Eliminate the 3rd man trying to make the tackle and it will lower the amount of injuries

[@JoeHoliday21]

Justin can you do an Arnold Schwarengger impersonation explaining the Madge goes to Brisbane drama and leaving NSW coaching??

[@syntaxxerrorr4673]

The problems with Lindsay Collins coming off at the start go even further. Spencer Leniu has been the most effective impact player in comp off the bench all year and he was forced on the field early and nobody seems to realize how huge that is.

[@kyleturner9734]

So we know that Magg is the new broncos coach, congrats to him, my question is why wouldn't the broncos look at the walker brother in an attempt to lure sam back, food for thought.

[@mrgreen3629]

I feel like Madge has found his niche, he is inherited a super team for a 3 game period. No stress in the coaching job other than banding a team together and engraving a game plan. NSW coach is specialist job and Madge is that guy.

[@ven_dzl]

Even though I was a shit way for Kevvie to be sacked it's definitely the right time to do it. After the season and also getting the new coach in ready for the pre season!

[@ven_dzl]

Maybe limit the tacklers to 2 defenders per hit up off kick off's and each run 🤷‍♂️ I dunno just food for thought

[@jrodiivov]

Surely you boys don’t think Klein should ref the GF after his performance on Saturday night ??

[@mattfitzy529]

Love Kevie, but he never seemed to keep players accountable. Magde will, hopefully.

[@Jake-u1g]

Nsw should pay Madge enough to stay and win numerous origins. Then madge can pick his team.

[@hosea4560]

I know I'm a year late but was ceary really mvp of the grand final if he was the person who let mam in twice

[@BH-dsk]

Penrith will put 30+ on the storm. It will be an apocalypse.

[@cheypotier9199]

Ponga should come to his other side (Maori) kiwis. Bs

[@SilentHotdog28]

You guys called the kickoff, you said it was going to be huge.

[@damienkearns5748]

Been saying it since day one this year Melbourne are that team

[@rileyo4238]

Let’s not forget Cleary has had a ton of help

[@alexmcdonald5708]

Is the audio cutting out during dynasty chat?

[@user-mg1p]

Last year was Awesome Collingwood v Brisbane. And Penrith v Brisbane both up there with best. The porch light is on for the Swan's and Sharks.

[@alightthatnevergoesout]

It was a rare good AFL Grand Final, most of them are snooze fests

[@user-oo4zo8yy5u]

I hope Ponga plays for the Wallabies for mega bucks.

[@goodboydaz0494]

@@user-oo4zo8yy5u lol he said he wants to play for the All Blacks.

[@cameronapostolovski7]

Panthers 2021-2024 is the top 3 greatest team of all time. Dragons team of 1956-1966 that won the record 11 PREMIERSHIPS in a row is the greatest team of all time. This Panthers team can’t compare to the Dragons unless they also win 11 premierships in a row which won’t happen. Dragons also had 4 immortals in that team and the Panthers 2021-2024 will only max have 1 immortal in Cleary. The rest are class but not immortals. Dragons 1956-1966 record 11 PREMIERSHIPS in a row 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 vs Panthers 2021-2024 - 3 or possibly 4 premierships in a row 🏆🏆🏆 Not comparable, salary cap era or not. Young players leave regardless of salary cap if they don’t get game time just like Dragons lost players in the 1950-1960’s. Players like Katoa, Taylan May, Tago, Hopgood and others would’ve left if there wasn’t a salary cap due to lack of game time as they would’ve kept Crichton, burton, etc. Imagine Storm with no salary cap today they would’ve won many premierships to disrupt the panthers premiership run and panthers would never of got close to the Dragons record 11 premierships in a row. NEVER BEFORE, NEVER AGAIN 🐉❤️

[@alightthatnevergoesout]

Panthers did it in a national league with a salary cap. Way more impressive.

[@cameronapostolovski7]

@@alightthatnevergoesout hahahaha that’s ludicrous and plain wrong. 11 premierships in a row vs 3 premierships in a row is not comparable regardless of salary cap or not. Dragons 11 premierships in a row is a professional sport world record. Just think about it 11 YEARS in a row. Some players careers aren’t that long. It’s common sense that the Dragons record historic achievement is light years ahead and more impressive than 3 in a row. Over 3x more impressive to be exact.

[@FormosaStories]

Great chat fellas 🙌

[@jamesiopu8624]

Willie’s da Man 😂😂

[@LouiseLou-q1i]

Zachariah Grove

[@asfgyhwifter]

Love the pod guys, but you can't understand QLD'ers coach concerns for a reason. There is such a passion, and a part of that is never going to be willing to take a NSW coach.

[@jay_arce]

Happy for Adam Reynolds to lead you out week in week out, and for Payne Haas to turn up every week?

[@asfgyhwifter]

@@jay_arce Their recruitment for the last 10 years has been an absolute joke.

[@muzzespada6816]

Madge just got released from NSW apparently

[@otis6418]

Where did yah hear this mate

[@muzzespada6816]

@@otis6418 fox and nine posted it

[@damienkearns5748]

Three year deal with the broncos I’ve read

[@otis6418]

@@damienkearns5748 yup just seen it too that's crazy bro

[@HungryHungryHippos_]

Churr fellas

[@bulldogs-since1935]

Everyone says NAS got it wrong... if NAS lowered his target there is a fair chance NAS gets knocked cold and Collins gets to play on with no consequences... NAS has to take him chest on chest and its the whiplash (which Collins contributed too) that did the damage... Let him play...

[@robbariffic]

Rubbish, NAS getting knocked out if he goes low?? 😂😂😂 Technique is everything. He was just lazy and hit Collins head with his shoulder. NAS has form with this type of tackle. He deserves to miss the GF. Should have f**ken learnt by now. He's not a rookie anymore 🤫

[@kalebporteus1886]

Everyone?? Show me everyone agreeing on that shot. Nrl fan base is spilt and I’d argue more are standing up for BIG NAS

[@robbariffic]

@@kalebporteus1886 Not me, he needs to be taught that you can't knock people out with a shoulder to the head and expect to play the next week, whether it's a regular season game, or grand final. Oh well, big NAS just needs to sit in the stands to support the team mates he let down.

[@kalebporteus1886]

There was nothing in it sweetheart, definitely shouldn’t miss a GF

[@paulbarnes9120]

Scope, Nicho had the best goal kicking percentage of any of the goal kickers in the top 8 (it was 87.1% going into the finals). Clearly that’s not his issue this year so taking that off him won’t help his confidence

[@overlandoz]

Loving the pod lads, what are your thoughts on the league intergrating a draft like the NFL for the lower grade comps? Would be great exposure for the young fellas and promote the other comps.

[@jay_arce]

Watching local talent come up and through the grades is one of the best parts - having a draft would not only ruin that, it might also prevent clubs from investing in development. NRL a bit different to say, US sports, where players come through a college system that is completely district from the professional teams. Thats why it can work there but, in my opinion, not here.

[@PapuaNewBritain]

We have Penrith's number. 46-10 😤⚡️🏆

[@Camdogthetruth]

I'd be inclined to give Ben Te'o first crack at the Broncos job. Former player, younger freaher coach, just signed on as assistant, done a good job coaching in lower grades.. I just think Madge wouldn't get the younger blokes on his side he'd be way too intense

[@Camdogthetruth]

I'd be inclined to give Ben Te'o first crack at the Broncos job. Former player, younger freaher coach, just signed on as assistant, done a good job coaching in lower grades.. I just think Madge wouldn't get the younger blokes on his side he'd be way too intense

[@damienkearns5748]

Madge has signed a three year deal apparently