Share
Kenty - Paul Kent NRL Podcast
“It’s All Done” Herbie Roosters Whispers Grow | Kenty Blitz
Season 2, Ep. 245
•
🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: “It’s All Done” Herbie Roosters Whispers Grow | Kenty Blitz
Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the NRL Grand Final draws closer.
Kenty reflects on Newcastle’s extraordinary finals run and the Knights’ grand final fever, before making his calls on the Dally M awards — including why Nathan Cleary remains the man to beat.
Plus, he unpacks Phoenix Crossland’s heartbreaking four-week suspension, Nathan Cleary’s classy response, and whether Newcastle’s judiciary case could have been argued differently.
Kenty also discusses the grand final pre-game entertainment debate, Connor Watson’s bid to be cleared under concussion protocols, Daly Cherry-Evans’ confidence, the coaching chess match between the Roosters and Knights, Herbie Farnworth’s likely move, and Parramatta’s decision to extend Jason Ryles.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 — Newcastle’s Grand Final Fever
00:45 — Dally M predictions: Nathan Cleary’s case
02:40 — Coach and Captain of the Year debate
05:10 — Dally M history, betting controversy and old media rivalries
10:55 — Phoenix Crossland’s four-week Grand Final ban
13:10 — The Grand Final pre-game entertainment debate
16:09 — Connor Watson’s concussion clearance bid
19:22 — Daly Cherry-Evans embraces the Grand Final moment
21:15 — Rested players, finals scheduling and Grand Final preparation
24:00 — Roosters v Knights: the coaching chess match
24:52 — Herbie Farnworth to the Roosters?
25:45 — Parramatta’s Jason Ryles extension
27:09 — Wrap-up
More episodes
View all episodes
244. Cleary’s Class, Crossland’s Ban & Grand Final Ref | Kenty Blitz
34:36||Season 2, Ep. 244Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the NRL Grand Final draws closer.Kenty reflects on Newcastle’s incredible finals surge, Adam Gee’s appointment as Grand Final referee, and the pressure that comes with officiating the biggest game of the season.Plus, he discusses Nathan Cleary’s remarkable season, his classy message of support for Phoenix Crossland, and why the Knights forward’s suspension is a heartbreaking Grand Final blow.Kenty also unpacks the NRL’s mystery pre-game spectacle, the changing leadership of the game, the debate around Herbie Farnworth’s hip-drop tackle, and Billy Slater’s warning about the unintended consequences of rule changes.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Newcastle’s Grand Final Fever 03:02 — Adam Gee Appointed Grand Final Referee 05:23 — Nathan Cleary’s Players’ Champion Award & Classy Crossland Message 10:44 — NRL’s Mystery Grand Final Pre-Game Spectacle 14:56 — Phoenix Crossland’s Grand Final Ban 17:42 — The NRL’s Leaders: Quayle, Gallop, Greenberg & V’landys 25:04 — Herbie Farnworth’s Hip-Drop Tackle v Crossland’s Suspension 28:22 — Did Nathan Cleary’s Leg Break Before the Tackle? 30:37 — Billy Slater on Rule Changes and Tackling Technique 34:12 — Wrap-UpFanatics.tv
243. Cleary’s Horror Injury | NRL’s Hip-Drop Problem | Kenty Blitz
43:54||Season 2, Ep. 243Paul Kent breaks down a huge weekend of NRL finals footy as Newcastle’s remarkable run sends them into the Grand Final.Kenty explains why the Knights’ connection to Newcastle and Justin Holbrook’s influence could make them dangerous against the Roosters. Plus, the fallout from Nathan Cleary’s sickening injury, Phoenix Crossland’s hip-drop tackle, the Panthers’ collapse, and why the Bunker needs a major rethink.Also: the Grand Final entertainment debate, whether Newcastle can handle the hype, why the Roosters are peaking at the perfect time, and what’s next for the Dolphins.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Knights’ Grand Final Fairytale & Holbrook’s Newcastle Connection07:21 — Cleary’s Horror Injury & The Hip-Drop Crackdown19:27 — Panthers Left Rudderless Without Cleary24:00 — Knights’ Hooker Dilemma & Can They Beat The Roosters?28:15 — Why Newcastle Will Own Grand Final Week29:17 — NRL Grand Final Entertainment & Ratings Debate32:57 — Can The Knights Handle Grand Final Week Hype?36:18 — Bunker Blow-Up: The Calls That Went Wrong40:12 — Roosters Peaking At The Perfect Time & Dolphins’ Future Fanatics.tv
242. The Case for Toowoomba as the NRL’s 20th Team & AI Bunker Possibilities | Ask Kenty
42:11||Season 2, Ep. 242Kenty answers listener questions on referee pay, AI in the bunker, commentary standards, Fox vs free-to-air coverage, coaching and recruitment, stadiums, player negotiations, NRL finances, and fresh approaches to coachingTimecodes:0:00 – Introduction0:16 – How much NRL referees and touch judges earn1:02 – Could an AI bunker work?1:12 – Should commentators know the rules better?2:23 – Fox/Kayo vs free-to-air commentary and presentation3:00 – Broadcast expectations and promoting the game6:00 – Sam Burgess, Warrington and a possible South Sydney future9:00 – The pressures and demands of coaching12:00 – Coaches, recruitment and decision-making at clubs15:00 – Sydney stadium location and transport discussion18:00 – Why contested possession has disappeared from the game21:00 – Rule changes, review decisions and coaching influence24:00 – NRL finances, assets and the game’s changing position27:00 – How player contract negotiations work30:00 – Selection, defence and past representative players33:00 – Fred Michelak and developing playmakers36:00 – Learning from ice hockey and innovation in coaching39:00 – The Walker Brothers, Penrith, Newcastle and new coaching ideas41:30 – Wrap-up
Premiership Windows | Tones and I Drama, Latrell’s Future & Prelim Predictions | Kenty Prime Time
01:04:47|Paul Kent and Paul Crawley debate the NRL’s grand-final entertainment shake-up after Tones and I pulls out, the race for the NRL’s 20th team, and which clubs have genuine premiership windows. They also unpack the futures of Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker at South Sydney, discuss the Warriors’ finals exit, and make their preliminary-final predictions.TIMECODES00:00 Tones and I pulls out — should the NRL scrap grand-final entertainment?11:35 Where should the NRL’s 20th team go? Christchurch, Ipswich and PNG13:55 Premiership windows — Roosters, Panthers, Sharks, Rabbitohs and Knights29:20 Which clubs can improve next season?30:00 Cowboys, Drinkwater and roster balance32:35 Parramatta’s future with Moses and Luai34:10 Are the Titans finally building something?36:45 Latrell Mitchell, Cody Walker and Wayne Bennett’s South Sydney plan53:35 Warriors finals fallout and what went wrong58:20 Refereeing controversy in Warriors v Knights60:20 Dolphins v Roosters preliminary-final prediction61:35 Penrith v Newcastle preliminary-final prediction
241. Latrell's $1.7m Move, Roosters’ Finals Test & Knights Sniff An Upset | Kenty Blitz
32:49||Season 2, Ep. 241🏉 Welcome to Kenty BlitzPaul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the preliminary finals arrive.Kenty reacts to reports linking Latrell Mitchell with a mega-money move to the Perth Bears, explaining why a fresh start could suit Latrell and what South Sydney need to consider with their roster.Plus, a deep dive into the Dolphins’ finals mindset, the Roosters’ edge-defence concerns, why the Bunker should not become the scapegoat for every refereeing decision, and the key selection and fitness calls ahead of Panthers v Knights.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Latrell Mitchell linked to Perth Bears04:00 — Would a Perth move suit Latrell?08:00 — South Sydney’s roster and salary-cap decisions12:00 — Dolphins’ composure and finals mentality16:00 — Roosters v Dolphins: the edge-defence concern20:00 — Referees, the Bunker and fan overreaction24:00 — Roosters selection questions and Sandon Smith’s role28:00 — Panthers v Knights: can Newcastle cause the upset?31:30 — Final thoughts and wrap-upFanatics.tv
240. NRL Ditches Pre-Game Entertainment | Ashley Klein & Finals Fitness | Kenty Blitz
29:50||Season 2, Ep. 240🏉 Welcome to Kenty BlitzPaul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as preliminary-final week kicks into gear.Kenty gives his unfiltered take on the Tones and I grand final entertainment saga, why the NRL may be better off without a halftime act, and how the game can make the day about rugby league again.Plus, he weighs in on Ashley Klein’s refereeing fallout, the remarkable injury recoveries of Nathan Cleary, Sam Walker and Dylan Lucas, and why the Knights and Dolphins are embracing the finals experience.Kenty also looks at Daly Cherry-Evans facing the Dolphins, the Roosters-Dolphins match-ups, the Dolphins’ recruitment calls, Adam Pompey’s move to Melbourne, and the latest changes at the Bulldogs.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Tones and I, NRL Grand Final Entertainment & the Halftime Debate11:30 — Ashley Klein’s Refereeing Fallout15:16 — Finals Fitness: Cleary, Sam Walker, Dylan Lucas & Isaah Yeo17:38 — Why the Knights and Dolphins Are Embracing Finals Footy21:59 — The Secret to Handling Grand Final Week23:00 — Daly Cherry-Evans v the Dolphins24:40 — Roosters v Dolphins: The Key Match-Ups26:00 — The Dolphins’ Nikorima Recruitment Call27:10 — Adam Pompey’s Move to Melbourne Storm28:13 — Jesse McLean Joins the Bulldogs28:50 — Jason Taylor’s Bulldogs Exit29:32 — Wrap-UpFanatics.tv
239. Latrell To Market, Bunker Backlash & Finals Fitness | Kenty Blitz
35:05||Season 2, Ep. 239🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: Latrell To Market, Bunker Backlash & Finals FitnessPaul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the preliminary finals approach.Kenty gives his honest verdict on Latrell Mitchell going to market, what it means for South Sydney and Cody Walker, and why Wayne Bennett will be central to the Rabbitohs’ next move.Plus, a call for support for Tigers great, Ashley Klein’s refereeing fallout, why the Bunker shouldn’t get more power, and which teams are peaking at the right time.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Latrell Mitchell To Market08:42 — Souths’ Cody Walker Call19:05 — A Call To Help Tigers Great: Mick Neil21:56 — Ashley Klein’s Refereeing Fallout24:19 — Why the Bunker Needs Less Power29:27 — Finals Fitness: Roosters, Dolphins, Panthers & Knights33:41 — Paul Gallen v Nelson Asofa-SolomonaFanatics.tv238. Refereeing Controversies Rock the NRL Finals As Knights Stun Warriors | Kenty Blitz
35:39||Season 2, Ep. 238🏉 Welcome to Kenty BlitzPaul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:17 — Knights Beat Warriors 02:33 — Six and Out 16:47 — Warriors at War 18:21 — Gamesmanship 10:16 — Coach of the Year 21:38 — Knight Life 24:08 — Roosters Beat Sharks 32:28 — DCE WTFFanatics.tv