Origin coach Billy Slater and co-host Peter Psaltis break down winners, losers, players and clubs each week, answering the biggest questions of the round. Raw. Honest. On demand.
Billy Slater: “It Was a Penalty” + Who Makes the Grand Final?
Billy Slater and Peter Psaltis break down a huge weekend of NRL finals as Newcastle and the Roosters book their places in the final four. Billy gives his verdict on the controversial late no-call in the Knights-Warriors clash, the remarkable rise of Newcastle under Justin Holbrook and the Roosters hitting form at exactly the right time. Plus, Billy previews both preliminary finals, Dolphins v Roosters and Panthers v Knights, discusses Nathan Cleary’s injury and reveals who he thinks will reach the 2026 NRL Grand Final. 00:00 - The NRL Final Four04:01 - Newcastle’s incredible turnaround07:32 - Phoenix Crossland’s huge finals moments09:02 - Billy’s verdict on the controversial Warriors no-call13:16 - Where it went wrong for the Warriors19:44 - Sandon Smith and Newcastle’s halves22:17 - Dylan Lucas’ remarkable injury comeback27:02 - Roosters eliminate the Sharks30:36 - How the Roosters rebuilt into contenders33:35 - Daly Cherry-Evans steps up35:10 - James Tedesco finding his best form37:04 - The Roosters’ set-play secrets40:27 - What next for Cronulla?42:45 - PREVIEW: Dolphins v Roosters46:44 - Victor Radley v Morgan Knowles49:14 - Billy’s Dolphins v Roosters thoughts50:53 - PREVIEW: Panthers v Knights54:09 - Nathan Cleary’s injured foot56:45 - How Newcastle can upset Penrith58:29 - Why Fletcher Sharpe could be the key1:00:51 - Penrith’s hunger to return to the Grand Final1:02:42 - Billy’s Panthers v Knights prediction1:04:01 - Preliminary Final weekendSee omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
14 Sept 2026
Billy Slater: Why the Knights Can Shock the Warriors
Six teams remain in the race for the NRL premiership. Billy Slater reviews every result from the opening week of the finals, including Newcastle’s fearless performance, the Dolphins’ breakthrough victory and Penrith’s epic battle with the Roosters. Billy also previews this weekend’s elimination finals and explains why something is drawing him towards another Knights upset. 00:00 NRL finals are down to six teams03:22 Newcastle’s fearless finals approach05:33 Dane Gagai’s leadership07:38 Kalyn Ponga hits top form10:31 Justin Holbrook transforms Newcastle11:44 Where South Sydney fell short13:23 Will Cody Walker play on?15:00 What Latrell Mitchell needs this pre-season18:57 Dolphins defeat the Warriors21:46 Breaking down the Dolphins’ spectacular try25:25 Kurt Donoghoe steps up28:33 Kurt Donoghoe’s remarkable journey29:51 Why the Dolphins can reach the grand final32:17 Braydon Trindall’s courageous performance34:06 Can Cronulla lift against the Roosters?36:20 Where the Cowboys go next39:08 Panthers and Roosters deliver a finals classic39:58 Mark Nawaqanitawase’s extraordinary performance42:51 Nathan Cleary’s sin-bin44:54 The Roosters’ costly penalty decision46:35 Nathan Cleary’s foot injury49:00 Roosters v Sharks preview52:56 Billy tips the winner54:18 Warriors v Knights preview56:29 Newcastle’s experienced leaders58:41 Could Jett Cleary be called upon?01:00:40 Billy and Salty make their finals selections01:01:54 Salty tips Newcastle01:02:22 Billy predicts a Knights upsetSee omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
7 Sept 2026
Billy Slater’s Finals Verdict: Who Survives Week One?
Billy Slater and Peter Psaltis preview every game from the opening week of the 2026 NRL finals. Billy explains why Penrith remain the competition’s hardest team to beat, why the Roosters cannot be written off, how the Dolphins could silence Auckland and which players could decide the elimination final between the Sharks and Cowboys. The pair also reflect on Jai Arrow’s inspiring courage, Melbourne’s response to a difficult season and Darius Boyd’s appointment as Queensland coach before revealing their tips for all four finals. 00:00 Finals have arrived00:50 Penrith claim the minor premiership02:27 How to beat the Panthers04:05 Penrith’s extraordinary depth05:32 Liam Martin sets the standard06:48 Jai Arrow’s inspiring courage12:40 Are South Sydney vulnerable?13:52 Latrell Mitchell sends a finals warning16:16 Can Rround 27 form be trusted?19:32 Sharks enter the finals without momentum22:29 Melbourne’s season of adversity25:09 Sua Fa’alogo’s breakout season26:44 Why young players need time28:59 Will Tyrell Sloan return to the NRL?30:59 Canberra’s exciting young talent32:19 Cowboys searching for form34:03 Darius Boyd becomes Queensland coach38:32 Rabbitohs v Knights preview41:53 Warriors v Dolphins preview48:10 Sharks v Cowboys preview52:42 Panthers v Roosters preview54:34 Why Victor Radley is crucial57:14 Dylan Edwards v James Tedesco59:30 Billy tips Panthers v Roosters01:01:27 Penrith’s production line01:03:26 Billy and Salty tip every finalSee omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
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