Kenty - Paul Kent NRL Podcast

Kenty answers your biggest NRL questions — from post-game press conference audio and the race for the 20th club to falling crowds, Peter V'landys' expanded power and the bunker.Plus, Paul Kent weighs in on reviewing the play-the-ball after every try, whether tackle stats are inflated, who's paying for the PNG franchise, why jerseys have no names on the back, how Wayne Bennett rebuilt the Dolphins and how the finals should work.And Kenty tells the story of the day he challenged Anthony Mundine at a press conference.Got a question for next week's Ask Kenty? Drop it in the comments.Visit fanatics.tv!TIMECODES0:00 — Ask Kenty Intro0:14 — Why Doesn't the NRL Fix the Audio at Post-Game Press Conferences?3:07 — Should NZ Rugby's Financial Trouble Affect the NRL's 20th Club Decision?4:27 — The 20th Club: Toowoomba's Bid vs Mudgee and Tamworth6:51 — What Happens to NRL Talent if Rugby Union Keeps Its Juniors?8:08 — Are Low Crowds a Sign the TV Product Beats the Live Experience?11:36 — Do Players Start Push and Shoves to Draw the Bunker's Attention?12:36 — Why Do Roosters and Sharks Fans Get Cheaper Finals Tickets?13:18 — Who Holds the NRL's Leadership Accountable Under Peter V'landys?13:58 — Why Did Peter V'landys Change His Mind on an Executive Chair?15:58 — Is the NRL Morphing Into the NFL?16:42 — Should the Bunker Review the Last Play-the-Ball After Every Try?19:01 — Should the Most Overrated Player Poll Come Back?20:28 — Are NRL Tackle Stats Inflated?22:31 — Who Pays for the PNG Franchise and Do Executives Get KPI Bonuses?24:09 — Why Don't NRL Jerseys Have Player Names on the Back?25:12 — Odd and Even Numbers for Left and Right Edges: Good Idea or Bad?26:37 — When Kenty Challenged Anthony Mundine at a Press Conference29:12 — Were Kenty and Woz Part of the Paper Plane Fun?29:45 — Why Does the NRL Chase Profit From Finals Tickets?30:47 — Was the Dolphins' Recruitment Strategy Smarter Than It Looked?33:43 — Should Pro Athletes Be Exempt From Tax?34:14 — Should the NRL Scrap the Double Movement Rule?34:54 — Should the Grand Final Kick Off Earlier for New Zealand Viewers?35:34 — Starting the NRL From Scratch: What Would Kenty Change?36:07 — Is Rewarding the Top Four in the Finals Overkill?37:06 — Which Centre Could Be the Next Isaah Yeo?38:15 — Should the Attacking Team Get a 14th Player for 10 Minutes?38:41 — Should the NRL Try a Multi-Ball Captain's Option?39:10 — Outro

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Prime TimePaul Kent, Warren Livingstone and Paul Crawley farewell Leichhardt Oval with stories of Wayne Pearce, Mitchell Pearce and the characters who shaped the game.The panel then puts the West Tigers under the microscope, debating Jarome Luai’s exit, Benji Marshall’s coaching support and the club’s long-running dysfunction. Plus, they preview a huge finals weekend, breaking down Warriors v Knights and Roosters v Sharks — including the pressure on Nicho Hynes, Daly Cherry-Evans and both coaching staffs.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Farewell to Leichhardt Oval7:35 — Mitchell Pearce, Origin Pressure & a Roosters Career14:14 — West Tigers: Jerome Luai’s Awards Night Absence20:50 — Loyalty, Contracts & the Tigers’ Leadership Problems24:01 — End-of-Season Presentation Night Stories31:20 — Benji Marshall’s Assistant Coach Debate40:19 — Warriors v Knights Finals Preview46:00 — Can Newcastle’s Coaching Edge Upset the Warriors?56:00 — Parramatta Pressure & Jason Ryles’ Recruitment Calls57:36 — Warriors Finals Pressure and the Halves Challenge56:38 — Roosters v Sharks: Finals Form and Big-Game Pressure59:24 — Roosters’ Response After Defeat64:40 — Sharks, Nicho Hynes & Braydon Trindall’s Injury67:05 — Why the Week Off Matters in the Finals72:04 — Wrap-UpFanatics.tv

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as finals footy heats up.Kenty gives his verdict on the NRL’s warning to the Warriors over kick-chase escorts, the confusion around Nathan Cleary’s judiciary outcome, and why the game needs simpler officiating.Plus, Kenty previews Roosters v Sharks and Warriors v Knights, with plenty riding on Daly Cherry-Evans and an upset on the cards in Auckland.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Warriors’ Escort Warning08:25 — Cleary Charge Confusion14:39 — NRL’s Super League Play18:39 — Roosters v Sharks Preview21:00 — DCE’s Defining Finals Test24:28 — Warriors v Knights PreviewFanatics.tv

🏉 Welcome to Kenty BlitzPaul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in the NRL This weekTIMECODES0:00 — Welcome to Kenty Blitz 0:29 — Should Parramatta give Josh Addo-Carr another chance? 5:12 — Jerome Luai’s Wests Tigers awards night no-show 7:23 — Peter V’landys set to become NRL Executive Chairman 8:34 — Why the NRL Commission was created 14:38 — Grassroots funding, junior pathways and expansion concerns 18:20 — Does the NRL need stronger checks and balances? 22:46 — Why clubs allowed the power shift 24:38 — V’landys’ micro-management and the precedent it sets 26:46 — The Commission’s original purpose 28:26 — Business leaders versus rugby league people 31:10 — Final thoughts on the NRL’s leadership futureFanatics.tv

🏉 Welcome to Kenty BlitzPaul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league, from the teams circling each other ahead of the biggest games to the Tigers’ latest talking point.Kenty also dives into the Dolphins, Nathan’s Foot, and the pressure building across the NRL.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Intro 06:11 — Sparring Partners: Ronaldo vs Mark 13:54 — Foot Long: Nathan’s Foot 26:03 — Killer Dolphins 28:51 — Tigers, Ho HumFanatics.tv

🏉 Welcome to Kenty BlitzPaul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the NRL finals get underway.From the Warriors’ worrying form and Cronulla’s finals failures to South Sydney’s huge clash with Newcastle, Kenty gives his honest verdict on every key storyline from week one of the finals.Plus, why Trent Robinson will be hurting after the Roosters’ loss, the Cowboys’ missed opportunity, and what the Bunker got right.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Intro 03:04 — That’s Entertainment: Cleary Cleared 06:31 — Robbo Crushed 07:56 — Missed Chances 11:35 — Warriors Worry 21:11 — Sharks Failure 29:24 — Cowboy Sad Songs 30:57 — Rabbit Hole 34:49 — Bunkering DownFanatics.tv

Kenty answers your biggest NRL questions — from bunker frustrations, forward passes and wildcard plans to Parramatta’s recruitment problems, expansion, salary-cap loopholes and the PNG Chiefs.Plus, Paul Kent weighs in on Hudson Young’s market value, whether player housing should count in the cap, what league and union can learn from each other, and why the NRL needs to get serious about its long-term fixture strategy.And Kenty shares some classic old-school rugby league stories, including a memorable player signing and his favourite tale from the game.Drop your questions for next week’s Ask Kenty in the comments.Visit fanatics.tv and grab your Fanatics hat.TIMECODES0:00 — Ask Kenty Intro0:18 — Bunker Decisions and Referee Accountability2:50 — Should the NRL Have a Challenge Cup-Style Knockout Competition?4:22 — Expansion: Why the Sunshine Coast Should Be Next6:41 — Hudson Young’s Market Value and PNG Chiefs Recruitment13:24 — NBA Salary-Cap Punishments and the NRL17:52 — Should Player Housing Count in the Salary Cap?21:27 — What Rugby League and Rugby Union Can Learn From Each Other22:54 — Why Parramatta’s Recruitment Keeps Going Wrong26:32 — Why Is the NRL Investing in Property?32:27 — Bunker Scrutiny, Fines and Double Standards33:43 — Why an NRL Wildcard Competition Is a Bad Idea35:58 — Should Every Team Play Each Other Once?37:14 — PNG Chiefs, Expansion and Competition Balance38:12 — Kenty’s Wildest Old-School Coach Stories39:18 — The Willie/Wanty Signing Story41:33 — Kenty’s Favourite Rugby League Story42:50 — Outro

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Prime TimePaul Kent, Warren Livingstone and Paul Crawley review the NRL season ahead of finals, breaking down the teams that exceeded expectations, those that fell short, and what needs to change in 2027.The panel preview a wide-open first week of finals before putting South Sydney, Newcastle, Canberra, Manly, Cronulla, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Parramatta and St George Illawarra under the microscope.Plus, they discuss Wayne Bennett’s finals influence, Justin Holbrook’s impact at Newcastle, Manly’s roster reset, Nicho Hynes’ role at the Sharks, Melbourne’s injury-hit season, and whether the Eels have recruited the right players around Mitchell Moses.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Finals Week One Preview13:10 — NRL Season Review Begins13:55 — South Sydney: Can Wayne Bennett Spark a Finals Run?25:06 — Newcastle Knights: Justin Holbrook’s Coaching Impact36:02 — Canberra Raiders: Building for the Future39:07 — Manly Sea Eagles: Kieran Foran’s Roster Reset43:52 — Cronulla Sharks: Is Nicho Hynes the Answer?47:13 — Melbourne Storm: How Injuries Derailed Their Season50:12 — Gold Coast Titans: Green Shoots but Major Issues Remain52:48 — Parramatta Eels: Recruitment Questions for Jason Ryles61:16 — St George Illawarra Dragons: Dean Young’s Promising Rebuild64:20 — Wrap-UpFanatics.tv

🏉 Welcome to Kenty BlitzPaul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the NRL finals get underway.Kenty reacts to Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow’s reported $1.4 million Dolphins deal, explains why he fears some of rugby league’s changes are eroding the game’s fabric, and shares the All Blacks lesson every team should take into September.Plus, Kenty previews every week one finals clash — South Sydney v Newcastle, Warriors v Dolphins, Sharks v Cowboys and Penrith v Roosters — and reveals why he believes the Panthers are primed for another title tilt.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro 04:29 - The Hammer’s $1.4m Dolphins Deal 05:45 - Is Rugby League Losing Its Way? 07:30 - The All Blacks Lesson for NRL Teams 10:32 - Kenty Reflects on Face to Face 13:20 - South Sydney v Newcastle Preview 17:19 - Warriors v Dolphins Preview 19:00 - Sharks v Cowboys Preview 21:46 - Panthers v Roosters Preview 25:28 - Wrap-UpFanatics.tv