The boys are fed up as the NRL product continues its on-field decline in 2026, with the game’s transformation into all-attack-no-defence proving to be a sore-point for NRL fans everywhere (this leads the boys to protest their NRL coverage this episode into a more condensed format). This episode is largely dedicated however to the upcoming State of Origin Series, with the panel selecting their Game 1 lineups for both the NSW Blues and QLD Maroons. In the NRL the Bulldogs lose 4-straight, Roosters win in controversial circumstances, Eels score first ever 3-point golden point victory, Dragons STILL winless, Fozball is in full-effect, Storm break their 7-game losing streak, and Panthers defeat a gallant Raiders in the game of the week.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

07:50 - Panel Protest: “We don’t like the NRL in 2026”

18:30 - Episode Overview

19:05 - Bunker Review: NSW Blues Game 1 Lineup Predictions

57:52 - Bunker Review: QLD Maroons Game 1 Lineup Predictions

1:11:03 - Bunker Review: The Sideline Story combined Origin team selections

1:16:01 - NRL Round 10: TSS Tipping & Supercoach Comps

1:21:38 - NRL Round 10: Overview

1:54:34 - NRL Round 11: Rapid Fire Tips

1:57:55 - ATG: Challenge Cup Semi-Final Results

1:58:33 - Outro

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Hosted by Daniel Tassone, Nicholas Guild & Ryan Clarke.

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