{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63be2c56e3986b0011a77d40/68c01d14b494ca82a2da44b2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Predicting the 2025 NRL Finals: Straight Sets Exit?, Nawaqanitawase or Coates? & 2025 Grand Final Winner Predictions","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63be2c56e3986b0011a77d40/1757425959119-cbc5edb2-4a4d-49f5-b78f-1b79412154a6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Finals footy is here and the storylines are endless. Are the Broncos actually a better side without Adam Reynolds steering them around? Did the Sharks get lucky with Nicho Hynes dodging suspension? We break down every matchup in Week 1 of the NRL Finals with game-by-game analysis, key stats and our tips. </p><p><br></p><p>Plus, Jimmy names his horses to follow for the Spring Carnival and we play Start, Bench, Cut with three of the best wingers in the comp — Xavier Coates, Brian To’o and Mark Nawaqanitawase.</p><p><br></p><p>EXCLUSIVE TIPS ON UNIBET (18+)</p><p>SPORTS: http://bit.ly/46pFLUR</p><p>RACING: http://bit.ly/4gehtAF</p><p><br></p><p>CAST STORE</p><p>Buy CAST Merch: https://thecastpatrol.com.au</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Intro </p><p>01:51 Are The Broncos A Better Team With Ben Hunt At 7? </p><p>05:19 Nicho Hynes Escapes Ban</p><p>07:06 NRL Week 1 Finals Preview </p><p>38:20 Spring Racing - Horses To Follow </p><p>42:49 Start / Bench / Cut</p><p><br></p><p>Follow us @TheCastPatrol on all social media platforms to keep up to date with all things CAST and more.</p>","author_name":"The Cast Patrol"}