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Matt Russell and Warren Smith pop in to chat the upcoming Tests, the Nines and much more.

Off season? What off season? | The Tests and the Nines

The biggest match had some enormous moments. Matt Russell and Warren Smith have been closely assessing decisions and interpretation all year, and are well qualified to talk their way through the controversial moments that headlined the Roosters' NRL GF victory.But it wasn't just the main game that caught our attention over the weekend, with Brisbane too good in the NRLW decider and Newtown producing an incredible hail mary play.And then there's the World Cup 9s around the corner.No Lara Pitt this week, but the trio plan to return next week, as anticipation for the WC 9s builds.

The GF: the trainer, the sin bin, 'six again' | The Jets, the NRLW decider | Next: WC 9s

It's Warren Smith, Matt Russell and Lara Pitt once again! And it's Grand Final week, no less, after two exciting Prelims.Here's some of what was discussed:-Jess Surgess. What a talent (0:30)-The Raiders' win (10:00)-Canberra's fantastic community work (11:00)-James Tedesco's Raiders back flip re-visited (12:00)-Raiders v Roosters in 2019 (14:00)-The Roosters great win over Melbourne (26:00)-Talk of a Cronk-to-Melbourne return (26:30)-Cam Smith's big decision (39:00)-Commentator bias accusation (47:00)-'Fixing' the man of the match awarding in the GF (48:00)-Some of the amazing player stories, heading into Sunday's GF (50:00)-Grand Final predictions (57:00)

How it came to be Raiders-Roosters | 'Surging' NRLW talent | GF tips

Warren Smith, Matt Russell and Lara Pitt are back to react to an action-filled Week 2 of the finals, where Melbourne and Souths progressed to the Prelims.Here's some of what was covered:-Wayne Bennett forgot the score (0:00)-Where is Graham Annesley? (6:00)-Jake Trbojevic's sin-bin decision (8:00)-How Souths can beat Canberra (15:00)-Slapping stuff (20:00)-'We're future-proofing the game' (25:00)-The Eels crash back to earth (26:00)-Why the Roosters probably won't lose at the SCG (33:00)

You Cam not slap | Forget it, Bennett | Future-proofing footy

Matt Russell, Warren Smith and Lara Pitt have plenty of good stories and thoughts out of the opening week of the NRL Finals.Here's some of it:-Broncos' woes and what's going wrong (4:00)-The Eels haven't won anything yet (10:00)-Fireworks at Melbourne (15:00)-The Raiders outstanding win (20:00)-Why Manly were good things to upset Cronulla (26:00)-The beast probably keeping T-Rex out of the 17 (38:00)-Lara's experience in the Roosters' sheds post-game (44:00)-Previewing Week 2 of the finals (50:00)

Finals fireworks | Broncos' woes | The Eels remember R9

Matt Russell and Lara Pitt keep the pod ticking over, as Warren Smith continues to recover from his bout of the flu.But this show is no compromise - there are plenty of great things to chat about, as the long regular season finally comes to an end and the meaningful September showdowns arrive.Here are some highlights:-Sivo's story - hard to Maika it up (3:00)-Are Cronulla legit contenders? (6:00)-Hudson's rookie error (12:00)-JWH's carless act (17:00)-Storm thinking Raider revenge (23:00)-The Dogs have their D (27:00)-Finals Week 1 Preview and tips (30:00)

CRON-tenders? | JWH's case | You can't Maika up Sivo's story | Young error

*Audio file now fixed*Warren Smith, Matt Russell and Lara Pitt are still riding a high from an action-packed Round 24 and can't wait for what's to come in the final round of the regular season.Here are some of the highlights:-The build-up to the battle for 8th / Robbie Farah farewell (1:00)-Top two considering resting? (15:00)-Turbo's ruptured pec and sideline Lara's reporting of it (22:00)-Will Chambers' fan run-in (27:00)-Souths' impressive win (34:00)-Waz's chunk of NQ turf (37:00)-Round 25 Tips (55:00)

Battle for 8th & Robbie's 'Farah-well' | Lottoland drama | Waz's chunk of turf

Matt Russell, Lara Pitt and Warren Smith are overwhelmed with talking points out of Round 23.Here are just a few of them:-Fonua-Blake's 'disrespectful' crowd gesture (2")-A message for Joey Leilua (4")-Amazing try-savers (14")-The Doggies keep coming (20")-Parra's concerns (22")-Unnecessary roughness in Rugby League (30")-The farewells coming up (39")-Newcastle's wheels fall off (53")

Angry fans | AFB's gesture | BJ's error | Freakish try-savers

Matt Russell, Lara Pitt and Warren Smith check in after Round 22, a weekend filled with wild and wonderful action.Here's just some of what was looked into:-Latrell chasing point scoring history (0:30)-Boyd Cordner's injury and coaches protecting players (5:00)-August fatigue and the Bunnies (10:00)-Bulldogs finishing strong (18:00)-The race to September (20:00)-Favourite fan activities (35:00)-The stripping rule (44:00)-R23 preview (50:00)

Latrell's history | 'Tired' players | Top 8 race | Spectator fun | Legit contenders

Feel the passion and frustration as Matt Russell, Lara Pitt and Warren Smith dig into some of the issues that have gripped the NRL community after Round 21.Here are some of the highlights:-Reaction to Trent Robinson's strip comments (10:00)-How the Bulldogs make the finals (19:00)-Late hits on ball-players (22:00)-A lovely James Graham moment with surprise parental visit (36:00)-What do we do with Josh McGuire? (40:00)

Feisty debates on stripping and 'late' hits on playmakers | What to do with Josh McGuire

Fox League commentators Warren Smith, Matt Russell and Lara Pitt cover some of the major talking points from Round 20 and offer their own spin on the movings and shakings in the NRL right now. Here are some highlights:-Blowout round - some big losses and a horrendous stat for Queensland league (7:00)-Brisbane disappointment (8:00)-Bulldogs players Paying back Dean and buying in big (14:00)-Analysing clubs' runs home (17:00)-The belter games coming up (23:00)-Coach of the Year contenders (30:00)-Is there a field goal cam fix? (50:00)

The Dez difference | Despicable Qld | Can't-miss games to come | Coach of the Year contenders

Warren Smith and Matt Russell dive into a series of big and controversial talking points out of Round 19, before nominating which of the teams outside the top 4 could be this season's 'bolter'... because there's always one.

The honeymoon period is over for Annesley | Most likely 2019 bolter

Fox League broadcasters Warren Smith, Matt Russell and Lara Pitt assemble for this week's issues in the NRL. Under-performing teams and players have been under the microscope and under the pump... none more so than the Dragons and Titans. This podcast doesn't miss, either.Here are the show's highlights:-Dragons drama (4:00)-What the focus should be now for teams out of the hunt (8:00)-How to rest players and how not to rest players (11:00)-How Wayne Bennett would fix the Origin period (14:00)-Sunday's high-scoring halves record (26:30)-Shoulder charging incidents from Round 18 (29:00)-Ken Irvine Medal race (42:00)-Gold Coast's under-performers (45:00)

How not to rest players | Origin fix | Sub-par performers | Ken Irvine Medal race

Warren Smith and Matt Russell have their second term report card to run through.But that's after ticking off a long list of remarkable talking points that Round 17 offered up.Here are the highlights:-Cotric send off (1:30)-Garth Brennan's no longer Gold Coast coach (5:00)-Titans going around in circles (9:00)-Cam's milestone (15:00)-Latest set of officiating blunders (21:00)-Golden Point. Good? (25:00)-End of term 2 Report Card (28:00)

Howlers, ties, milestones, send offs, sackings. Just another round in the NRL.

Fox League commentators and characters Warren Smith, Matt Russell and Lara Pitt assemble on a Monday morning to tackle to biggest talking points from each NRL round, as only they know how - with passion and precision.

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