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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Wade Graham, James Graham, David Riccio & Adam are in with some huge breaking news as Nicho Hynes us cleared to play in week 1 of finals! We look at every finals game, look at the Knights coaching race & some shocking news for the Raiders!

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Ben Dobbin, James Graham, Buzz Rothfield & Gorden Tallis are in as we finally have the finals locked in! Buzz blows up over the Hynes suspension, Sharks CEO Dino Mezzatesta joins us & we look at every key storyline heading into finals!

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Tony Squires, Wade Graham, Jason Demetriou and Brent Read are in this week. Finals fever has struck as the boys are ready for the business end of the season. We get the latest from Jason Demetriou about the potential of him coaching the London Broncos. Brisbane assistant coach Ben Te’o joins us for a chat about their big win over the Storm. The boys discuss the messy Manly win over the Warriors, and how the Roosters are firming for the finals with a strong win over Souths.

Plus we preview the big clash between the Bulldogs and Sharks, we’ve got Ready’s Mail, Believe It Or Not?, Tony’s Quiz and it’s Ask Wade with Hindy away.

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Wade Graham, James Graham & Emma Lawrence are in to preview a huge weekend of footy! Jimmy Graham goes into bat for Reece Walsh, we talk the book of feuds latest chapter & look at the wide open premiership race!

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Kevin Walters, Jason Demetriou and Ben Dobbin join you to discuss what's going down at the Broncos, what Kevvie is looking for from aspiring Kangaroos this weekend, the final-round mindset of the clubs, farewell matches and Round 27 NRL tips!

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