Kenty - Paul Kent NRL Podcast

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Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in the NRL This week

TIMECODES

0:00 — Welcome to Kenty Blitz
0:29 — Should Parramatta give Josh Addo-Carr another chance?
5:12 — Jerome Luai’s Wests Tigers awards night no-show
7:23 — Peter V’landys set to become NRL Executive Chairman
8:34 — Why the NRL Commission was created
14:38 — Grassroots funding, junior pathways and expansion concerns
18:20 — Does the NRL need stronger checks and balances?
22:46 — Why clubs allowed the power shift
24:38 — V’landys’ micro-management and the precedent it sets
26:46 — The Commission’s original purpose
28:26 — Business leaders versus rugby league people
31:10 — Final thoughts on the NRL’s leadership future

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🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz

Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league, from the teams circling each other ahead of the biggest games to the Tigers’ latest talking point.

Kenty also dives into the Dolphins, Nathan’s Foot, and the pressure building across the NRL.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Intro
06:11 — Sparring Partners: Ronaldo vs Mark
13:54 — Foot Long: Nathan’s Foot
26:03 — Killer Dolphins
28:51 — Tigers, Ho Hum

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Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the NRL finals get underway.

From the Warriors’ worrying form and Cronulla’s finals failures to South Sydney’s huge clash with Newcastle, Kenty gives his honest verdict on every key storyline from week one of the finals.

Plus, why Trent Robinson will be hurting after the Roosters’ loss, the Cowboys’ missed opportunity, and what the Bunker got right.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Intro
03:04 — That’s Entertainment: Cleary Cleared
06:31 — Robbo Crushed
07:56 — Missed Chances
11:35 — Warriors Worry
21:11 — Sharks Failure
29:24 — Cowboy Sad Songs
30:57 — Rabbit Hole
34:49 — Bunkering Down
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Kenty answers your biggest NRL questions — from bunker frustrations, forward passes and wildcard plans to Parramatta’s recruitment problems, expansion, salary-cap loopholes and the PNG Chiefs.

Plus, Paul Kent weighs in on Hudson Young’s market value, whether player housing should count in the cap, what league and union can learn from each other, and why the NRL needs to get serious about its long-term fixture strategy.

And Kenty shares some classic old-school rugby league stories, including a memorable player signing and his favourite tale from the game.

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TIMECODES

0:00 — Ask Kenty Intro
0:18 — Bunker Decisions and Referee Accountability
2:50 — Should the NRL Have a Challenge Cup-Style Knockout Competition?
4:22 — Expansion: Why the Sunshine Coast Should Be Next
6:41 — Hudson Young’s Market Value and PNG Chiefs Recruitment
13:24 — NBA Salary-Cap Punishments and the NRL
17:52 — Should Player Housing Count in the Salary Cap?
21:27 — What Rugby League and Rugby Union Can Learn From Each Other
22:54 — Why Parramatta’s Recruitment Keeps Going Wrong
26:32 — Why Is the NRL Investing in Property?
32:27 — Bunker Scrutiny, Fines and Double Standards
33:43 — Why an NRL Wildcard Competition Is a Bad Idea
35:58 — Should Every Team Play Each Other Once?
37:14 — PNG Chiefs, Expansion and Competition Balance
38:12 — Kenty’s Wildest Old-School Coach Stories
39:18 — The Willie/Wanty Signing Story
41:33 — Kenty’s Favourite Rugby League Story
42:50 — Outro
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🏉 Welcome to Kenty Prime Time

Paul Kent, Warren Livingstone and Paul Crawley review the NRL season ahead of finals, breaking down the teams that exceeded expectations, those that fell short, and what needs to change in 2027.

The panel preview a wide-open first week of finals before putting South Sydney, Newcastle, Canberra, Manly, Cronulla, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Parramatta and St George Illawarra under the microscope.

Plus, they discuss Wayne Bennett’s finals influence, Justin Holbrook’s impact at Newcastle, Manly’s roster reset, Nicho Hynes’ role at the Sharks, Melbourne’s injury-hit season, and whether the Eels have recruited the right players around Mitchell Moses.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Finals Week One Preview
13:10 — NRL Season Review Begins
13:55 — South Sydney: Can Wayne Bennett Spark a Finals Run?
25:06 — Newcastle Knights: Justin Holbrook’s Coaching Impact
36:02 — Canberra Raiders: Building for the Future
39:07 — Manly Sea Eagles: Kieran Foran’s Roster Reset
43:52 — Cronulla Sharks: Is Nicho Hynes the Answer?
47:13 — Melbourne Storm: How Injuries Derailed Their Season
50:12 — Gold Coast Titans: Green Shoots but Major Issues Remain
52:48 — Parramatta Eels: Recruitment Questions for Jason Ryles
61:16 — St George Illawarra Dragons: Dean Young’s Promising Rebuild
64:20 — Wrap-Up

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