Big Lez's League Podcast

In this episode, we dive deep into the biggest questions facing each NRL team as they prepare for the 2026 season. From the recent changes in origin eligibility to the impact of key players on team dynamics, we explore how each club is shaping up. Key discussions include the importance of youth versus experience, the challenges of managing player injuries, and the strategies teams must adopt to succeed. Join us as we analyze the strengths and weaknesses of every team and predict their potential for the upcoming season.00:00 - Introduction and Origin Eligibility Changes03:11 - Newcastle Knights: Dylan Brown's Impact06:15 - New Zealand Warriors: Balancing Youth and Experience09:02 - Sydney Roosters: Too Many Chefs in the Kitchen?12:12 - Parramatta Eels: The Halfback Dilemma13:54 - Penrith Panthers: Bouncing Back from Last Season17:10 - Melbourne Storm: Overcoming Key Losses21:09 - St. George Illawarra Dragons: Forward Pack Concerns24:03 - Manly Sea Eagles: Forward Pack Performance29:07 - Gold Coast Titans: Halfback and Forward Pack Issues33:06 - South Sydney Rabbitohs: Halves and Depth Concerns37:19 - Canberra Raiders: Halfback Dilemmas42:14 - North Queensland Cowboys: Stability in the Halves45:23 - Dolphins: Depth and Future Prospects48:20 - Brisbane Broncos: Aging Spine and Future Strategies52:37 - West Tigers: Leadership and Positioning Challenges55:40 - Bulldogs: Adapting to New Structures59:25 - Sharks: Leadership and Future Prospects

Lez goes through all of his selections for every NRL teams 18 and 19 based off their team structures and his predicted 17's00:00 Introduction to Team Selections for 202602:00 Dolphins and Bulldogs Jersey Selections03:51 Broncos and Sharks Jersey Selections06:08 Dragons and Cowboys Jersey Selections08:03 Knights and Eels Jersey Selections10:01 Panthers and Rabbitohs Jersey Selections11:56 Roosters and Raiders Jersey Selections13:49 Seagulls and Storm Jersey Selections16:00 Warriors and Tigers Jersey Selections17:43 Titans Jersey Selections and Conclusion