Jason Demetriou joins Kevin Walters and Ben Dobbin to preview the first round of Finals footy in the NRL! Can Melbourne defend their hallowed turf and keep the Dogs out? Will the Raiders be able to cope with the pressure of Finals, with the Broncos heading down to Canberra in hot form? Warriors fans are playing mind games with the four-time premiers, but will it be enough to stop Cleary's slick, well-oiled machine? And the Sharks v Roosters clash is shaping up as a true battle of the titans in their do-or-die fixture. Plus, we chat about Ennis's new role, the Walker brothers returning to coaching, whether the Eels can be a force in 2026, and Taylan May's new contract!

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The Journos Michael Chammas, Danny Weidler & Adam Peacock are back as the Finals kick off this week! But before that, why does Channel 9's Danika Mason have a major problem with her colleague Chammas? Social media algorithms, Turkey, the beef gets unpacked! The Bulldogs have secured their future and captain Stephen Crichton publicly backed under fire halfback Lachlan Galvin. Chammas goes into his feature story with Payne Haas who opened up on his life and career both on and off the field. Taylan May had the quickest contract saga of all time and the boys explain what exactly went on. Weidler opens up on his massive expansion concerns! Are the NRL messing it up? What's going on with Michael Cheika and the Newcastle Knights. Could the former Wallabies coach actually be involved in the NRL? NSW Blues boss Laurie Daley is going to Manly? And Chammas goes through his end of season awards: The Khawd, The Bat & The Ugly!

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Buzz Rothfield joins Brent Read & Charlie White to look at the first round of the 2027 NRL Finals! Just how big of an influence does Buzz have on the NRL, now that Nicho Hynes has been let off his charges. Gus hasn't been involved in a premiership winning side since 2002 and the Bulldogs have some serious problems within their side. Do the Knights deserve to have a Mad Monday after their horrible showing in 2025? Buzz doesn't think so. DCE & Carroll have had an altercation in the change rooms, could we see NZ hosting an Origin in 2027? And Ready's Mail is back by popular demand!

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