{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69a51a0abfebe48ca95e66ad/6abc5b7c4e059d44b54b79d6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Connor's Conundrum, Crossland Ban, Adam Gee & Dally M Awards | RLIEP175","description":"<p>🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast</p><p>Brought to you by FanaticsTV.</p><p><br></p><p>James Hooper is joined by Christian Nicolussi and Brandon Savage for a full NRL Grand Final week breakdown.</p><p><br></p><p>The team unpack Phoenix Crossland’s suspension after the tackle that injured Nathan Cleary, the fallout for Newcastle, and why the Knights’ remarkable run has captured the rugby league world.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, Connor Watson’s race to be cleared, the Roosters’ key selection calls, Newcastle’s defensive heroes, Adam Gee’s grand final appointment, Dally M predictions, and the coaching cases for Justin Holbrook, Andrew Webster and more.</p><p><br></p><p>⏱️ TIMESTAMPS</p><p><br></p><p>0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider</p><p>5:49 — Phoenix Crossland’s ban and Nathan Cleary injury fallout</p><p>8:00 — Crossland’s response and Newcastle’s grand final preparations</p><p>12:00 — Judiciary stories and grand final precedents</p><p>24:30 — Connor Watson’s concussion call and Roosters selection dilemma</p><p>32:23 — Newcastle fever: the city’s grand final buzz</p><p>36:00 — Knights’ defensive heroics and why they can challenge the Roosters</p><p>41:14 — Roosters team preview: Reece Robson, depth and key match-ups</p><p>48:35 — Adam Gee appointed grand final referee</p><p>53:20 — Dally M predictions: can Nathan Cleary win from hospital?</p><p>58:42 — Coach of the Year debate: Holbrook, Webster, Bennett and Ivan Cleary</p><p>64:20 — Captain of the Year: Kalyn Ponga’s Newcastle transformation</p><p>67:18 — Final wrap-up</p><p><br></p><p>📞 INSIDER HOTLINE</p><p>Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you.</p><p>☎️ (02) 8001 6260</p><p>Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper</p><p>🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper</p><p><br></p><p>🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE</p><p>Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.</p><p><br></p><p>No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.</p><p>👉 Join now: <a href=\"http://fanatics.tv\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">fanatics.tv</a></p>","author_name":"FanaticsTV"}