Kenty - Paul Kent NRL Podcast

🏉 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

🏉 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.tv

🏉 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

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