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.

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Billy Slater unpacks a round of big results, giving his take on the Roosters' dominant performance and why the Dolphins are "starting to feel the pinch." He shares a strong opinion on the referees' handling of the four sin bins in that game and weighs in on the ongoing "trainer-gate" controversy, arguing the NRL needs to "police it more." Billy also discusses the Broncos' injury crisis, the Bulldogs' long-term strategy, and why the Warriors' season is "starting to become desperate."

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00:00 - Welcome

02:30 - Roosters Dolphins

• Billy concerned about four sin bins
• Sam Walker back to his best

09:00 - Broncos Storm

• Halves injured
• Xavier Coates

15:00 - Eels Cowboys

• Disallowed try
• Trainer-gate

22:00 - Rabbitohs Titans

• Alex Johnston

26:00 - Bulldogs Warriors

• Burton 40/20
• Bailey Haywood

31:00 - Dragons Sharks

33:00 - Panthers Knights

• Issah Yeo the big concern

37:00 - Raiders Sea Eagles

39:00 - Tino contract talks

39:40 - Billy M medal for TAB

43:30 - Listener questions

47:00 - Ampol Power Surge

• Top Indigenous players

55:00 - Round 24 preview

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This week, we're unpacking a massive weekend of footy, starting with the wet and wild action in Newcastle and the electric atmosphere of Magic Round. We shine a spotlight on the inaugural Indigenous Round. Ru talks expansion and what it would mean for the league, plus a look at the round ahead.

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Billy Slater unpacks a round of massive upsets, with the Tigers, Dragons, and Dolphins all pulling off incredible wins. He gives his take on the big calls, including the sin-bin decisions in the Tigers-Bulldogs game, and offers high praise for Sam Walker and the rising form of Jayden Campbell. Billy then delves into the upcoming Round 23 blockbuster that could be a potential Grand Final preview.

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00:00 - Welcome

02:00 - Sharks Cowboys

04:00 - Tigers Bulldogs

07:30 - Warriors Dolphins

11:00 - Roosters Sea Eagles

14:30 - Broncos Rabbitohs

20:00 - Dragons Raiders

25:15 - Billy M Awards

28:00 - Titans Panthers

32:00 - Listener questions

41:00 - Ampol Power Surge

44:00 - NRLW Magic Round

45:30 - Round 23 tips

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Marlee and Ru dive deep into the historic first-ever NRLW Magic Round! Ru shares her vision for taking Magic Round to rural locations each year. Get ready for another "Learning with Lite N Easy" segment where Ru dissects the Roosters' brilliant goal line power play.

Plus, Wests Tigers star Caitlin Turnbull joins the show, we tackle your listener questions on Teagan Berry's suspension and whether the Cowboys an d Knights are premiership contenders, before wrapping up with our Magic Round tips!

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Billy dives headfirst into the biggest debate in rugby league at the moment: State of Origin eligibility. Beyond the eligibility rules, Billy dissects the impact of Jahrome Hughes' injury on the Storm's premiership hopes and what it means for Jonah Pezet stepping up. He'll also unpack all the Round 21 madness, including the Bulldogs' record-breaking win, the Raiders' continued dominance, and the Titans' stunning upset in Auckland.

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00:00 - Welcome

01:00 - Bulldogs Sea Eagles

07:00 - Raiders

11:00 - Eels

13:45 - Broncos

15:00 - Titans

17:45 - Roosters Storm

21:00 - Jonah Pezet

23:00 - Sharks Rabbitohs

25:00 - Panthers

27:15 - Billy M Awards

30:00 - Listener questions

• Origin eligibility
• Can Melbourne still win without Jahrome

37:00 - Ampol Power Surge

• Best rivalries

41:00 - Round 22 preview

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