This week on the show, we're joined by North Queensland Cowboys forward Makenzie Weale to discuss what it's been like on the ground in Townsville. Then, we tackle the controversial news that Maddie Studdon was blocked from joining the Warriors, breaking down the implications and what this means for her future.

Plus, we talk about the rumor sending shockwaves through the league—is Jesse Southwell really heading to Brisbane? We also hand out our NRLW Weekly Medal, answer listener questions, and give you our tips for Round 8. It's an episode you won't want to miss!

It’s all thanks to Lite N Easy and Harvey Norman.

00:00 - Welcome

01:00 - NRLW Weekly medal

04:00 - Maddie Studdon blocked from joining Warriors

09:00 - Jesse Southwell to Brisbane rumour

11:45 - Ru’s Learning with Lite N Easy

15:00 - Mackenzie Weale

25:00 - ‘What caught my sideline eye’

28:00 - Listener questions

30:30 - Round 8 tips and preview

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Billy Slater dives into a round full of crucial wins and heated moments, including the controversial penalties and head clashes that defined the Warriors-Dragons and Storm-Panthers games.

He gives his opinion on why the Roosters are a "really well balanced team" and heaps praise on the form of both Sam Walker and Harry Grant.

Billy also discusses the Broncos-Dolphins derby and the turning point for the Wests Tigers, before answering a big listener question on Payne Haas and revealing his top three code hoppers.

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00:00 - Welcome

• Top 8 is locked in
• Anything can happen

03:00 - Rabbitohs Eels

• Jye Gray praise
• Roosters Rabbitohs rivalry
• Alex Johnston

07:00 - Storm Panthers

• Harry Grant praise
• Penalty controversy

13:00 - Warriors Dragons

• Penalty controversy
• Head clash injury
• Dragons should be 3 in a row

17:45 - Roosters Bulldogs

• “Really well balanced team”
• Sam Walker praise

22:30 - Sharks Titans

• Sharks should go all out attack
• Cam McInnes injury

27:00 - Broncos Dolphins

• Reece Walsh
• Billy Walters

31:00 - Tigers Sea Eagles

• Ever since Melbourne, they just haven't kicked on
• Benji Marshall finally seeing some rewards

34:30 - Billy M Awards

37:00 - Listener questions

• Payne Haas
• Teams dropping off

42:00 - Ampol Power Surge

• Top 3 Code hoppers

45:00 - Round 25 preview

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Ruan and Marlee delve into the candidates to replace Tahnee Norris as the Queensland Origin coach, including Greg Inglis and Karryn Murphy.

Injuries continue building as Ru speaks on the need for extended NRLW squads and more games, with hopes of the players one day going full-time. In "Lite N Easy learning" Ru breaks down the wrap play and the 'run first' mentality for playmakers. The episode wraps up with listener questions on developing players and what makes the NRLW a unique and compelling sport to follow, before a preview of Round 7.

It’s all thanks to Lite N Easy and Harvey Norman.

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