Matthew Gidley joins Cooper & Matty to share behind-the-scenes Newcastle Knights stories, life as a McDonald’s owner, Dana White, classic Knights memories. and his stint as Club CEO.

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0:00-Dana White

3:50-Mcdonalds

6:40-Knights CEO

9:20-Newcastle

15:20-Adam Mcdougall

17:50-Strength & Conditioners

23:20-Seudes Guitar

25:00-Knights

28:00-Gidley Flick

31:00-Crowey v Malcom Reilly

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Live from inside Allegiant Stadium as the NRL launches Round 0 on the world stage. They preview Cowboys v Knights, breaking down key match-ups, X-factors, and who’s primed to start fast in 2026. Bulldogs v Dragons — new combinations, early-season pressure, and why this Vegas opener could shape narratives for the year ahead.

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Hull KR head coach Willie Peters joins us fresh off a huge World Club Challenge win over the Brisbane Broncos, breaking down how his side pulled off the upset. With his coaching stock rising fast, we tackle the big question — is Willie Peters the next NRL head coach in line for the National Rugby League?

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It’s the first night of Vegas Week, and we’re cracking pre-drinks with Brian Carney as the NRL takes over Sin City. Willie Peters’ Hull KR stunning the Brisbane Broncos, and a Bulldogs Ritchie dropping into the room. We dive deep into the PNG expansion and what it all means for the National Rugby League — like you’re sitting right there with us.

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The boys rip into the 2026 season with a full breakdown of Vegas Round, Origin eligibility drama, and the latest NRL rule tweaks. They tackle the game’s biggest questions — premiership favourites, breakout stars, first-year owners, and whether the Broncos can repeat the dose.

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0:00-Vegas Week

4:00-Origin Eligibility

11:00-Rule Changes

14:00-AFL Origin

18:00-First Year Club Owner

20:00-Knights v Cowboy’s Vegas

24:30-Seasons Big Questions

53:00-Top 5 Signings for 2026

57:00-Big Predictions

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Trish returns from India with stories, observations, and a surprising deep dive into the Kama Sutra.
The boys recap a big weekend at LIV Golf Adelaide, from the crowds to the chaos. Plus why Matthew simply does not suit influencer events.

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0:00-Trish’s Back

4:20-India

17:00-LIV Golf

33:00-Out of Depth

41:20-Improvisation

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New South Sydney Rabbitohs recruit Bronson Garlick opens up on his move from the Melbourne Storm and the training shift under Wayne Bennett. He dives into Storm culture, army camps with Craig Bellamy, and the characters that shaped him. Plus Garlo’s Pies, wedding season chaos & reality TV.

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0:00-Switch To South Sydney Rabbitohs

4:15-Training Difference

7:30-Garlo’s Pies

10:00-Wedding Season

14:00-Reality Television

19:00-Rabbitohs

22:45-Melbourne Storm

26:00-Rambling

29:00-Craig Bellamy & Army Camp

33:00-Great Characters

39:00-Storm Culture

42:00-The Noffice

44:40-Move to Souths

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Neighbour Marty drops in with wild stories, The boys tackle the Payne Haas-to-Souths rumours — and they’re not buying it. Plus mean tweets, Super Bowl aftermath, a new segment, and the usual life spiral.

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0:00-Meet Neighbour Marty

5:00-New Zealand Trip

8:30-English Connection

11:00-Canberra Trip

13:00-Dumb & Dumber

14:00-Payne Haas Signing

21:30-Super Bowl

24:30-Pre-season MVP

26:00-New Segment

29:00-Matty’s Meltdown

32:45-LIV Golf

34:00-Marty’s Travels

41:15-NYE

44:00-Flight Back

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