{"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/6ae7d10198a5c8b2e3215c0b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Tonga v Samoa EPIC & November 1 Chaos: Cleary, Walker, Bostock | RLIEP189","description":"<p>🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV.</p><p><br></p><p>James Hooper is joined by two-time premiership winner Anthony Watmough, Sydney Morning Herald journalist Christian Nicolussi and Brandon Savage to unpack the biggest rugby league talking points. The team break down the epic Tonga v Samoa World Cup clash, Junior Paulo’s shoulder charge, and whether anyone can stop the Kangaroos.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, November 1 free agency is officially here: Jack Bostock’s next move, Herbie Farnworth and the Roosters, Nathan Cleary’s Penrith v PNG decision, a possible Matt Burton–Sam Walker swap, Hudson Young and AJ Brimson to PNG, the latest from Melbourne and what’s going on at Manly.</p><p><br></p><p>⏱️ TIMESTAMPS</p><p><br></p><p>0:00 — Welcome: November 1 is here and free agency is open</p><p>0:55 — Tonga v Samoa: an Origin-style World Cup epic</p><p>5:51 — Junior Paulo’s shoulder charge: will he miss the Kangaroos clash?</p><p>8:53 — Can anyone beat Australia? The forward pack battle</p><p>13:43 — How the game unfolded: Ronnie Volkman, Spencer Leniu and the goal-kicking woes</p><p>17:21 — Chuck’s Halloween mask prank on Brandon</p><p>20:27 — Can Tonga or Samoa go all the way?</p><p>21:30 — The miracle injury comebacks: what’s going on?</p><p>27:32 — November 1 mayhem: Jack Bostock to the Dragons and Herbie Farnworth to the Roosters</p><p>32:17 — Nathan Cleary: Penrith or PNG?</p><p>35:20 — Loyalty v money: Chuck on chasing premierships</p><p>41:49 — Nick Politis and Gus Gould to meet: a Matt Burton–Sam Walker swap?</p><p>45:27 — Hudson Young and AJ Brimson to PNG</p><p>45:56 — Melbourne mail: Craig Bellamy, Harry Grant and Cameron Munster</p><p>47:14 — Is Matt Burton the right marquee signing for Perth?</p><p>50:10 — Manly free agents and what’s going on at the Sea Eagles</p><p>52:29 — Wrap-up</p><p><br></p><p>📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 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 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>No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv</p>","author_name":"FanaticsTV"}