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Inside the dramatic secret phone call from Sam Walker to Sydney Roosters chairman Nick Politis and coach Trent Robinson as the star halfback attempts to salvage his collapsed contract. With the November 1 open market deadline looming, the panel dissects the latest on Harry Grant’s future, the Titans' mega pursuit, Melbourne Storm’s coaching dilemma, Hudson Young’s pulled Raiders deal, and Matt Burton hitting the open market.

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Could an NRL club sign Josh Addo-Carr for just $200k despite a looming 12-game ban? Plus, St George Illawarra have been plunged into a shock $1.2M crisis with zero major sponsors locked in for next season.

Dave Riccio and Michael Carano break down whether the Foxx is worth the cut-price gamble, what Parramatta's next move is, and why the Dragons risk losing hundreds of thousands in merchandise while unable to unveil star recruits like Scott Drinkwater and Keon Koloamatangi.

The boys also stage a live mid-podcast unboxing of the brand new PNG Chiefs jersey, unpack Hudson Young’s high-stakes $900k condition in Port Moresby, and discuss Blake Mozer being granted permission to leave Brisbane.

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Did Kevvie Walters make the right call picking Reece Walsh over Clive Churchill medallist James Tedesco, or is blind loyalty blinding the Kangaroos? Plus, the studio erupts over Benji Marshall’s Wests Tigers halves dilemma — is Latu Fainu ready to wear the number six?

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Cameron Munster on the open market, Peter V'Landys in the Perth Bears CEO crisis, and Readie's wild $4 Knights 2027 premiership prediction! Live on location at Hawke's Brewery (The Bob Hawke Beer and Leisure Centre).

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Following an absolute epic 19-18 NRL Grand Final victory over a brave Newcastle Knights side, we break down James 'Teddy' Tedesco’s legendary, Clive Churchill Medal-winning performance. Running for nearly 400 metres on the game's biggest stage, Tedesco delivered a match for the ages—leading the Tricolours past Kalyn Ponga’s Knights to lift the trophy.

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'If the Newcastle Knights can match the Roosters in the opening 20 minutes, all bets are off.'

Welcome to the Grand Final Edition of the CODE NRL Show, brought to you by the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE. The panel breaks down the ultimate fairytale story as Kalyn Ponga and the underdog Knights prepare to take on the star-studded Sydney Roosters in the NRL Grand Final.

Plus, we break down the Dally M Medal results, debate whether Justin Holbrook and Kalyn Ponga were robbed of awards, settle the debate on whether Naufahu Whyte is currently the best prop in rugby league, and deliver our official Grand Final predictions and Clive Churchill Medal picks.

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Sandon Smith and the Newcastle Knights take on his old club, the Sydney Roosters, in the 2026 NRL grand final, and this Code NRL podcast breaks down the preview, Daly Cherry-Evans' farewell and our predictions.

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The AFL is paying $3M for Kylie Minogue, but Peter V'landys and the NRL scrapped Grand Final entertainment altogether. Is PVL right to put that money into grassroots footy instead, or is Channel 9 right to be furious? The lads debate Latrell Mitchell's $1.7M offer from the Perth Bears, previews both Preliminary Finals and Readie admits he has no idea what Short soup is...

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The Newcastle Knights have bundled the Warriors out of the NRL finals in straight sets at Eden Park, and the argument since has been about whether the referees decided it. Three calls in the final 15 minutes are under the microscope, headlined by the Tyson Frizell escort with the Warriors in possession on the 40-metre line. The panel is split on whether it was a clear penalty or a call the bunker was never going to overturn. We also break down the ugly post-match scenes, what the NRL should do if the culprits are identified, and whether Ashley Klein and Adam Gee have done enough to keep their whistles for the preliminary finals.

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Mick, Dave and Reidy break down both preliminary finals, from Roosters v Sharks to Warriors v Knights.

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Nathan Cleary's been cleared to play finals footy, but the panel isn't convinced the judiciary got the call right. Plus: DCE cops it after a flat Panthers-Roosters opener, Souths and Knights spark a fresh bunker blow-up, the Warriors' halves worries resurface, and we ask whether Cronulla can actually knock off the Roosters. All that, and Fatima's coffee cup is put on trial.

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Finals footy is here. Dave, Mick and Reidy preview every game of Week 1 and lock in their tips.

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The NRL Finals are here, and the questions are already piling up. Can a fit Latrell Mitchell and a masterplan from Wayne Bennett finally get Souths over the line? Are the Panthers steamrolling towards another premiership and have the Roosters already blown their shot after conceding 50?

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The lads dig into the Hudson Young contract saga after the Chiefs parked PNG talks until November 1, leaving Young's $1.1 million Raiders offer looking harder to knock back. Then it's the Bulldogs, who need a genuine halfback to pair with Lachie Galvin, and whether Matt Burton's looming decision could fix their salary cap headache. Attention turns to Brisbane, where Michael Maguire faces a defining pre-season with his job on the line if the Broncos can't find harmony early in 2027.

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Cronulla's finals hopes are in freefall after a shock 38-18 loss to Parramatta, and we ask whether the Sharks are simply choking again or something deeper is going on, including a heated post-match spray from coach Craig Fitzgibbon. We also dig into Nicho Hynes' form, the Roosters' title chances after Sam Walker's serious ankle injury, and whether Daly Cherry-Evans can inspire another finals run 15 years after his first premiership. Plus: is Michael Maguire still the right man to lead the Broncos, can Souths make history from outside the top four with Latrell Mitchell back, why the Dolphins deserve to be taken seriously as genuine contenders, Jett Cleary's standout NRL debut for the Warriors, and the Brisbane ground announcer controversy that's landed the club in hot water with the NRL.

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Dave Riccio, Michael Carayannis and Brent Read react to the brutal week for the Brisbane Broncos, breaking down whether Michael Maguire's extension talk makes sense and the club's fumbled handling of Adam Reynolds' farewell. Plus, previews of Panthers v Bulldogs, Roosters v Dolphins and Warriors v Knights, contract chatter on Blaze Talenoa, Spencer Leniu and Bradman Best, the finals venue debate, and this week's mailbag and BS Messages of the Week. Sacked NRL is streaming now, exclusively for Code Sports subscribers at sackednrl.com.au.

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The Wests Tigers snapped an eight-game losing streak with a stunning upset over the Sydney Roosters. The panel debates whether there’s a genuine pulse at Concord, and asks if the Chooks' lethargic effort is a major red flag heading into finals. Andrew Webster’s squad proved their premiership credentials with an unstoppable power game. The crew dissects their forward dominance, bench depth, and the cold-blooded field goal move to snatch the top spot on the ladder over Penrith. Plus, a heated debate on who really deserves Coach of the Year! Joey Manu becomes the latest superstar to sign with the PNG Chiefs! The panel peels back the layers on PNG’s star-studded roster, sorting hype from reality. They clear up salary cap market value rules, tax-free contract outrage, and whether marquee signings are chasing glory or massive payouts.

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This week on Code NRL: the panel breaks down what rugby league can learn from the Swans crisis, previews a huge Friday night at Canberra as the Raiders host Papa's (Josh Papalii) farewell game against the Broncos, debates the Dally M Coach of the Year race, and looks ahead to Souths v Warriors, Dragons v Bulldogs, and Roosters v Tigers.

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The Roosters proved they've finally cracked the code on Penrith, beating them at their own game and stripping away the Panthers' aura in the process. Meanwhile the Broncos' capitulation against the Warriors has the panel debating whether Michael Maguire should blood his kids or make the senior players fix what they broke, and the Sharks are staring down a nightmare scenario if Braydon Trindall's shoulder keeps him out of finals.

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Souths have the talent but not the fight, Canberra's forward pack exodus keeps growing with Hudson Young next in the firing line, and Sam Walker carries the Roosters into a must-win clash with Penrith after rejecting a contract offer. Plus the panel debates whether the Dragons or Wests Tigers have more upside heading into next season, runs through the mailbag on Junior Paulo's future at Parramatta and the Xavier Willison rumours, and argues out who should win Dally M Coach of the Year.

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