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Half-Backed NRL podcast: Red V find their fire + Origin Hail Marys

The St. George Illawarra Dragons are on track for the worst NRL season of all-time, but have the stars aligned for the Red V to finally taste success against the Tigers?

The Half-Backed podcast links SC Playbook's Tim Williams and rugby league expert Matty (The Waterboy) Buxton to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week:


00:00 Wilderness looms

02:40 Weekend recap: Mixed fortunes

05:00 NRL Round 18 bets: Time is right for Dragons

23:20 Moral of the week: One away from glory

24:00 NRL Round 18 tips: More misery for Broncos at home


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