In this episode, the boys break down the Round 1 clash between the Brisbane Broncos and the Penrith Panthers at Suncorp Stadium. From poor completions and costly errors to missed opportunities and questionable calls, we dive deep into what went wrong and what needs to improve before Round 2.
There are still a few positives to take away — including strong defensive efforts, standout performances, and signs of attacking shapes that could develop throughout the season. We also preview the upcoming Round 2 showdown against the Parramatta Eels.
Plus in this episode:
The debut Hot Shot Fire Services NRL Player of the Game
Fan reactions and listener nominations
SuperCoach and tipping competition updates
The Gronk’s take on the week in rugby league
Best bets and the return of Road to a Million
🏉 Match Breakdown
Broncos vs Panthers recap
Where the game slipped away
Error count and discipline issues
Defensive positives despite the scoreline
Tactical discussion on team selections and rotations
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00:00:00 - Introduction & Initial Banter
00:06:39 - Broncos vs Panthers Game Review
01:06:34 - Hot Shots NRL Player of the Game
01:12:20 - Stats Review
01:34:08 - The Gronk
01:38:28 - Round 2: Broncos vs Eels Game Review
01:46:19 - Tipping, Accountability & Best Bets
01:53:06 - Wrap Up Before We Wrap U
2 Mar 2026
Episode 63: We Are Hunting Puddy Tats
Vegas is DONE… and we’ve got plenty to say about it.
In this episode, the boys break down all the biggest moments from the opening weekend of the NRL season — the surprises, the edge of the seat stuff, the panic stations, and of course the refereeing dramas that had everyone talking.
We dive headfirst into:
The most controversial calls of the weekend
Player safety, judiciary decisions & where the game is heading
Knights v Cowboys, Bulldogs v Dragons & the early warning signs
The Vegas experiment — is this the future of rugby league or just a flashy sideshow?
Then we shift gears into a full preview of Broncos v Panthers, going position-by-position:
🔎 Fullback battle
🎯 Cleary v Reynolds – the halfback chess match
💥 Forward pack clash – Jensen v Leota
🧠 Bench rotations & tactical interchanges
📋 Extended squads and depth analysis
We also cover:
Injury updates
Salary cap & roster management discussions
Tipping comp talk
SuperCoach strategy (including team name chat)
Our best bets for the week
If Round 1 told us anything, it’s that this season won’t be short on storylines.
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00:00:00 - Introduction & Initial Banter
00:05:11 - Game Review: Vegas
00:29:20 - The Gronk
00:39:20 - Round 1 Game Preview - Panthers at Suncorp Stadium
01:12:20 - Tipping, Accountability & Best Bets
01:23:49 - Wrap Up Before We Wrap Up
22 Feb 2026
Episode 62: WCC Review & 2026 Accountability
We said we weren’t taking the World Club Challenge lightly.
Then we went down 30–4.
In this episode, the lads front up and own it after the Brisbane Broncos fall 30–24 to Hull Kingston Rovers at MKM Stadium.
This is the accountability episode.
We break down:
• The 60-minute horror show vs the 17-minute blitz
• Reece Walsh brilliance and chaos
• Shibasaki’s impactful performance
• Why Hull deserved it
We do….n’t blame the refs.
We do….n’t blame the weather.
We do….n’t pretend it didn’t matter.
Then we throw our pride on the table for 2026:
🔥 Full NRL ladder predictions (1–17)
🔥 Wooden Spoon calls
🔥 Coaches safety
🔥 Dally M picks
🔥 Top try scorer predictions
Some of these will age beautifully.
Some of them will destroy us.
Drop your ladder predictions in the comments.
Tell us who has the worst take.
Tell us who you agree with.
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