🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: Khawaja’s Book, Walker’s Exit & the Wildcard Round
Paul Kent wraps up the season in the final Blitz of the year, starting with a look back at his cancer battle and a big night out at the Foo Fighters.
Kenty gives his take on Usman Khawaja’s book and the Sandpapergate fallout, why he thinks Khawaja was poorly advised, and how big sport is built around damage control.
Plus, Parramatta tell Josh Addo-Carr he’s free to go, the Roosters open the door for Sam Walker and Matt Burton’s possible move to the Bears, and why the NRL’s 2028 wildcard round turns the finals into a lucky dip.
Kenty also covers Troy Grant on World Cup pay differences, the Golden Boot race between Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga, a preview of the Kangaroos v Kiwis World Cup final, and a look back at a huge year in rugby league.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 — Season Finale & Kenty’s Year
01:10 — Foo Fighters & the Beaconsfield Miners Tribute
03:20 — Usman Khawaja’s Book & the Sandpapergate Fallout
07:30 — Todd Greenberg & Big Sport’s Damage Control
10:50 — Why Every Debate Is Black and White
13:20 — Australia’s Batters v Bowlers Split
14:00 — Parramatta Free Josh Addo-Carr
16:15 — Where Addo-Carr Could Land
17:05 — Silly Season Cattle Trade
17:50 — Matt Burton, Sam Walker & the Bears
18:20 — How Contract Payments Shape Player Moves
20:50 — The NRL’s 2028 Wildcard Round
23:45 — Troy Grant on World Cup Pay Differences
26:40 — Golden Boot: Walsh v Ponga & Tamika Upton
32:00 — World Cup Final Preview: Kangaroos v Kiwis
36:40 — Rugby League’s Year in Review & Alex Johnston’s Record
39:50 — Thank-You & Wrap-Up