Jason Demetriou, Ben Dobbin and Kevvie Walters are in to give an update on Billy Walters’ ACL tear, how the Broncos and Storm will manage their week off, and the decision-making behind Pat Carrigan’s one-week ban. We look at the Raiders and the coaching methods Ricky Stuart will need to use to lift them off the canvas. Did Penrith pull off the masterstroke of the year by missing the top four, giving them a somewhat “easy” road to the final? And JD is backing the Sharks to be serious contenders in the 2025 NRL Finals series!

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Adam Peacock, Michael Chammas & Danny Weidler are back for a huge episode of The Journos! The news around Victor Radley and Brandon Smith gets discussed as the former's future at the Sydney Roosters is now in question after the club are examining legalities and salary cap implications around terminating his contract! Whilst Chammas has the latest on the betting allegations charged against Smith. Gus Gould has made the effort to offer a shoulder to lean on to Lachlan Galvin and his family after the young mid-season signing continues to cop shots. The Dogs season is on the line this weekend but a classic Gus, succulent Chinese meal may help! Michael Maguire the comeback king! The Brisbane Broncos head coach has silenced his doubters as the Queensland club pulled off an incredible win over Canberra Raiders amidst the injuries. They are now placed one game away from the Grand Final. Whilst Chammas' "beef" with Danika Mason copped the Daily Mail attention!

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Buzz Rothfield joins Brent Read and Ben Dobbin to discuss the announced scheduling for the remainder of the NRL Finals. Buzz isn’t happy that the Friday match gives one side an unfair advantage and believes the NRL shouldn’t fear the AFL Grand Final. Justin Holbrook is officially confirmed as the Knights coach moving forward - will he be able to get Kalyn Ponga on the same page as him? Ricky Stuart faces his toughest task of the 2025 season as he looks to lift his team off the canvas as they prepare to battle the Sharks this weekend. We review the referees week one performance and assess Klein’s calls from the weekend, and rate the Warriors’ and Roosters’ seasons after their elimination from the Finals.

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