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Hot Takes: Predicting the playoffs teams, an in-depth look at St Helens and looking ahead to Round 21

Season 3, Ep. 40

In the latest Hot Takes show, Eliot McGuire and Locky Campbell bring you up to date on all the midweek rugby league news heading into the weekend.


In this week's feature, the boys predict which teams will finish in the Super League playoffs and there's also a long chat about the ordeal at St Helens as they enter a pivotal point in their future, the latest public crisis at the Wests Tigers and look ahead to which games to have your eyes on in Round 21 of the Super League.


We'll be back on Sunday with your regular recap show!

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