The 18th Man with Shaun and Antoine

 The 18th Man – Footy’s heartbeat, heading into the greatest game of the year.Last week delivered two finals for the ages:Melbourne Storm 22 def. Cronulla Sharks 14 — a brilliant composure display from the Storm, riding big performances from Munster and a gritty return from Jahrome Hughes.Brisbane Broncos 16 beat Penrith Panthers 14 — after trailing 14–0 at half time, Brisbane roared back. A clutch conversion from Reynolds sealed it, ending Penrith’s run and booking their place in the decider.Rugby League ProjectNow — it all comes down to Sunday. Grand Final: Melbourne Storm vs Brisbane Broncos at Accor StadiumWho will be crowned premiers? Who will crack under pressure — and who will rise?Tune into The 18th Man as we break down strengths, matchups, X-factors and prophecies.

Welcome back to The 18th Man! Tune in to The 18th Man on Radio Springfield City, where we’re reviewing all the action from last week and previewing two massive matchups:Last week’s results:• Sharks vs Raiders: Cronulla knocked out the Raiders 32–12 in a dominant showing to keep their finals hopes alive.• Bulldogs vs Panthers: Penrith overwhelmed Canterbury 46–26 to cruise into the preliminary final.Preliminary Finals • Melbourne Storm vs Cronulla Sharks – Friday night at AAMI Park• Brisbane Broncos vs Penrith Panthers – Sunday arvo at Suncorp StadiumShaun’s Picks: Melbourne Brisbane 13+

The 18th Man is back! Finals Week 1 did not disappoint — big wins, heartbreak finishes, and a golden-point thriller that had fans on the edge of their seats. The stakes are higher than ever, and now it’s on to Week 2! This week on The 18th Man, we’ll break down all the drama from the opening round of finals and look ahead to the Semi Finals. Can the Bulldogs bounce back? Will the Panthers keep marching on? Are the Sharks the dark horses? Shaun has dropped his tips for the semi's Sharks Panthers

 The 18th Man – NRL Wrap & Tips What a wild Round 25 it was! Rabbitohs smashed the Dragons 40–0 in a shutout Raiders stunned the Panthers in Mudgee Storm edged past the Bulldogs in a tough one Manly put 58 points on the Dolphins in a try-fest (phins down ) Warriors too strong for the Titans Eels outclassed the Roosters Broncos dominated the Knights away from home Cowboys snuck past the Tigers in a thriller Round 26 is shaping up to be just as massive with finals spots on the line. Here are Shaun’s tips for this week: Bulldogs Warriors Storm Raiders Sea Eagles Broncos Sharks Dolphins (50+ )What do you think — agree with Shaun’s picks or see an upset coming? Drop your tips below 

🔥 NRL HEATS UP! 🔥Round 23 had it all — big wins, big upsets, and for Broncos fans… a big heartbreak 💔 with 3 key injuries and a tough loss just weeks out from finals.This week on The 18th Man, Shaun breaks down every moment from Round 23, looks ahead to Round 24, and shares his tips for who’s set to shine as the finals loom. 🏉✅Shaun's Tips Panthers WarriorsBulldogs SharksBroncos / Dolphins - 50/50 you choose EelsWests Tigers Cowboys #NRL #The18thMan #Round23 #Round24 #Broncos #NRLTips

🎙️ THE 18TH MAN: The Run to the FinalsRound 22 delivered the goods — golden point thrillers, big blowouts, and major top-eight shakeups.But there’s no slowing down — Round 23 is coming in hot, with teams fighting for finals spots or just trying to avoid the spoon. Every game is a must-watch.🔥Antoine & Shaun will break it all down and tee up what’s set to be another blockbuster weekend of footy!👇 Shaun’s Round 22 Tips:✔️ Broncos 13+✔️ Panthers✔️ Raiders✔️ Sharks✔️ Roosters✔️ Bulldogs✔️ Titans (maybe...) But Go Rabbits 🐇✔️ Eels 13+

The pressure’s building. The finals race is ON. 🏉🔥Round 20 brought it all — golden point thrillers, shock upsets, and finals chaos.💥 The Raiders ran riot, the Dolphins delivered a clinic, and the Tigers stole it with a last-gasp field goal!But there’s no slowing down…With Round 21 on the horizon, it’s do-or-die for teams chasing finals dreams — or dodging the dreaded spoon 🥄📻 TOMORROW @ 9AM & 6PM — Don’t miss a second🎧 Only on Radio Springfield City — stream online or via the app🔥 Shaun’s Round 20 Tips:• Storm• Cowboys (“only because of the money”)• Broncos• Warriors• Panthers• Sharks• Raiders• Bulldogs⚔️ What battles will shape the week?💬 Join the conversation. Wear your colours. This is The 18th Man — and we’re not holding back.#The18thMan #NRLFinalsRace #RadioSpringfieldCity #FootyTalk #NRLRound21 #ShaunsTips #KeepingItLocal

🔥 This week’s headlines: • Origin III – who stood tall, who crumbled, and Shaun’s take on where it was won • Round 19 Wrap – from big hits to big misses • Round 20 Preview – rep stars return, and so does the chaos • Shaun’s Spoon Watch – who's circling the bottom? • Bold Top 4 Prediction – can anyone break into the finals frame?🧠 Shaun’s Round 20 Tips:→ Dolphins→ Sharks→ Panthers→ Raiders→ Bulldogs→ Storm→ Tigers→ Warriors