Kenty - Paul Kent NRL Podcast

A special week in the NRL — Jai Arrow's emotional farewell scenes on the Gold Coast, and Jett Cleary's touching NRL debut in front of his whole family. Plus, the Broncos admit they botched the Reynolds situation, Jerome Luai's PNG trip raises eyebrows, and the Roosters' two-game skid costs them a home final as Sam Walker faces a lengthy injury layoff.⸻TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start00:35 - Jai Arrow's Emotional Farewell on the Gold Coast02:15 - Broncos Admit They Got Reynolds Situation Wrong07:27 - Saifiti Facing Grand Final Ban09:40 - Luai's PNG Trip Sparks Concerns11:51 - Parramatta's Wishlist Sparks Cap Questions11:51 - Ad Break15:49 - Jett Cleary's Emotional NRL Debut20:44 - Roosters Lose Finals Hosting Rights to Dolphins21:37 - Sam Walker Facing Lengthy Injury Layoff27:33 - Bulldogs' Disappointing Season, Galvin Shines28:43 - Cronulla in Free Fall Ahead of Finals30:46 - Vale Tony Mundine32:34 - Outro & 100K Subscribers⸻#Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeagueLooking for Kenty merch? Grab yours here: https://fanatics.tv/shop

Kenty answers the rugby league questions fans are actually asking.This week, Kenty shares the wild story of the Johns brothers’ bloody Newcastle fallout, plus other unforgettable training-ground fights. He also tackles the wrestle and six-again debate, explains why the Warriors are the NRL’s best story, and weighs up the recruitment and salary-cap challenges facing PNG and Perth.Plus: private equity’s impact on the game, the history of the six-tackle rule, why tanking does not work under the salary cap, third-party deals, expansion drafts and whether fans have lost their voice in rugby league. #AskKentyLooking for Kenty merch? Grab yours here: https://fanatics.tv/shop0:00 — Intro0:20 — Training-Ground Fights: The Wildest Stories4:00 — Joey Johns vs Matty Johns: The Bloody Fallout7:30 — How Do You Stop the Wrestle?10:00 — Why the Warriors Are the NRL’s Best Story15:00 — PNG’s Salary-Cap and Roster Challenge16:30 — Should Six-Again Be Changed?17:30 — How Do Perth Recruit Players?17:55 — Private Equity and the NRL’s Integrity19:20 — The History of the Six-Tackle Rule22:00 — Why NRL Clubs Cannot Tank for a War Chest25:30 — Should Third-Party Deals Be Capped?27:30 — Have Fans Lost Their Voice in Rugby League?28:30 — Could an Expansion Draft Work?29:30 — Is There Too Much NRL Content?Join the Clubhouse!Sign up for exclusive sports content, invitations to live shows, member discounts on merchandise, tours and bar shouts throughout the year.No spam. Just quality updates, delivered directly to your inbox twice weekly.https://www.fanatics.tv/clubhouse

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Prime Time Paul Kent, Warren Livingstone and Paul Crawley break down the biggest stories in rugby league — with Brisbane’s culture crisis front and centre.The team unpacks the fallout from Adam Reynolds’ farewell backflip, Reece Walsh’s social-media storm and why the Broncos have lost their identity under Michael Maguire’s watch. They also debate the NRL’s proposed top-10 finals system, whether more rule changes are helping the game, and why PNG could enter the competition as a genuine super team.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:20 — Broncos’ Culture Crisis: Adam Reynolds, Reece Walsh and Madge34:34 — NRL Top 10 Finals: A Wild-Card Money Grab?43:22 — NRL Rule Changes: Kick-Offs, Six-Agains and Sin Bins50:32 — PNG Super Team? Joey Manu and the Chiefs’ Big Build58:11 — The PNG Tax Advantage Debate1:03:20 — Can the Dolphins’ Build Offer a Blueprint?Fanatics.tv

🏉 Welcome to Kenty BlitzPaul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league — with the Broncos’ latest drama front and centre.Kenty unpacks reports surrounding Adam Reynolds’ post-playing role and why Brisbane’s handling of the situation raises deeper questions about the club’s culture.He also examines Papua New Guinea’s reported mega-offer for Nathan Cleary, makes his call on Coach of the Year, and previews a huge weekend of NRL action — including Broncos v Storm, Panthers v Bulldogs, Roosters v Dolphins and more.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Welcome to Kenty Blitz0:42 - Broncos in crisis: Adam Reynolds and Brisbane’s culture5:40 - PNG’s reported $1.5 million tax-free offer for Nathan Cleary10:35 - Coach of the Year: Andrew Webster or Justin Holbrook?13:20 - PointsBet segment15:10 - Broncos v Storm and the new kickoff-rule trial17:05 - Manly v Dragons preview17:45 - Panthers v Bulldogs: can Cameron Ciraldo outsmart Penrith?20:05 - Titans v Rabbitohs: Jai Arrow’s emotional return21:50 - Roosters v Dolphins: is James Tedesco playing?24:00 - Cowboys v Wests Tigers: Todd Payten’s turnaround25:05 - Concussion concerns in contact sport27:10 - Warriors v Knights preview28:05 - Eels v Sharks preview29:05 - Wrap-upFanatics.tv#NRL #BrisbaneBroncos #NathanCleary #RugbyLeague #PaulKent

🏉 Welcome to Kenty BlitzPaul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league — and the Broncos’ latest drama is front and centre.Kenty unpacks Reece Walsh’s social media controversy, Adam Reynolds’ farewell backflip and the growing questions around Brisbane’s culture under Michael Maguire.He also looks at Queensland’s dwindling Origin coaching options, Paul Gallen’s brutal response to Nelson Asofa-Solomona’s boxing talk, and the latest on Jock Madden.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro2:31 - Bronco Backflips: Reece Walsh, Adam Reynolds and Brisbane’s dysfunction22:36 - Queensland’s coaching crisis: Who actually wants the Origin job?24:39 - Gal Comes Out Fighting: Paul Gallen unloads on Nelson Asofa-Solomona28:30 - Jock MaddenFanatics.tv #NRL #BrisbaneBroncos #StateOfOrigin #RugbyLeague #PaulKent

Adam Reynolds has been denied the Broncos farewell he wanted — and Kenty isn’t buying Brisbane’s explanation.Kenty and the team also unpack Jai Arrow’s special Rabbitohs send-off, Jacob Preston’s Bulldogs re-signing, and why PNG’s tax-free advantage is already reshaping NRL player values. Plus, they debate the NRL’s new kick-off trial, Kevin Walters’ move to St Helens, and South Sydney giving Wayne Bennett the green light to coach Queensland.#Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeagueLooking for Kenty merch? Grab yours here:👉 https://fanatics.tv/shop⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:19 - Arrow straight04:43 - Reyno no go11:15 - Preston stays21:13 - Marquee value22:16 - Kick on25:27 - Saint Kev27:28 - Rabbitohs say yes

The Papua New Guinea Chiefs land their marquee man, confirming Joey Manu as player No.7 in a huge statement signing. Plus, the Sydney Roosters' run comes crashing down against the West Tigers and the Warriors steal top spot with a golden field goal.⸻TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Start 00:22 - Bulldogs' Casualty Ward Grows 01:44 - PNG Chiefs Confirm Joey Manu Signing 13:35 - Fans "Powerless" Against PNG's Tax-Free Advantage 17:16 - Roosters' Unbeaten Run Ends Against the Tigers 21:17 - Warriors Steal Top Spot With Golden Field Goal 28:39 - Tedesco Injury Mystery 32:01 - Sharks Scrape Past Titans 32:36 - Knights Blow Top-Four Shot on Old Boys Day 34:10 - Bulldogs Impress in Finals Push⸻#Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeagueLooking for Kenty merch? Grab yours here: https://fanatics.tv/shop

Kenty answers the rugby league questions fans are actually asking.This week, Kenty breaks down Isaac Moses’ influence at the Knights, whether Sam Walker could land at South Sydney, and whether his ACL injury affects his next deal. He also weighs in on the Panthers’ late-season form, Latrell Mitchell’s return, how the NRL makes money from wagering, and Cooper Cronk’s move from Melbourne to the Roosters.Plus: the future of PNG and Perth reserve grade, James Graham’s “dog of war” reputation, Jeff Fenech’s time at the Eels, and what the perfect NRL season should look like. #AskKentyLooking for Kenty merch? Grab yours here: https://fanatics.tv/shop0:00 — Intro0:20 — Q1: Isaac Moses & the Knights2:26 — Q2: Could Sam Walker Join Souths?4:31 — Q3: Sam Walker’s ACL Injury5:31 — Q4: Seibold vs the Walkers13:53 — Q5: Metcalf Cover at the Dragons14:44 — Q6: Panthers’ Losing Streak15:26 — Q7: PNG & Perth Reserve Grade17:50 — Q8: Latrell Mitchell’s Return18:21 — Q9: Why Dummy Halves Point19:34 — Q10: Where Fine Money Goes20:34 — Q11: HIA for Head Contact21:48 — Q12: How the NRL Makes Wagering Money23:41 — Q13: Cooper Cronk’s Move to Sydney26:48 — Q14: Best Player Never to Win a Premiership27:54 — Q15: 2019 Grand Final vs 2025 Semi29:08 — Q16: James Graham — Last Dog of War?30:32 — Q17: Jeff Fenech & the Eels34:48 — Q18: What Is the Perfect NRL Season?Join the Clubhouse!Sign up for exclusive sports content, invitations to live shows, member discounts on merchandise, tours and bar shouts throughout the year.No spam. Just quality updates, delivered directly to your inbox twice weekly.https://www.fanatics.tv/clubhouse

Paul Kent and Paul Crawley debate where Ivan Cleary now sits among rugby league's greatest coaches after reaching 500 games, and why long-term coaches like Wayne Bennett and Craig Bellamy have survived where others burn out.Plus, Kenty on the state of modern media, social media defamation, Bennett's power game, Penrith's pathways, Melbourne Storm's reported $150 million valuation, Bellamy's true value, and whether Gus Gould's Bulldogs project is starting to repeat the Penrith warning signs. #NRL #RugbyLeagueLooking for Kenty merch? Grab yours here: https://fanatics.tv/shop00:00 - Kenty on media, clicks and social media08:49 - Ivan Cleary's place among the coaching greats10:09 - Why modern coaching dynasties last longer13:35 - How Bennett reinvented himself at Brisbane15:06 - Warren Ryan, Bennett and the defence lesson18:44 - What makes long-term coaches last21:43 - Bennett's power game and player care27:17 - Penrith's pathways and the junior talent machine30:46 - Bellamy's value and Melbourne's $150M sale36:10 - Gus Gould, Bulldogs pressure and the Penrith warning