The Chad Townsend Show

NRL Round 24 is here, and every game is becoming more important as the race to the NRL finals reaches its most crucial stage.Josh Morris and I break down every Round 24 matchup, analyse the biggest talking points from around the league, and give their expert tips and predictions for the weekend ahead.

This week, we also discuss the latest NRL news, including Sam Walker's contract situation, what it means for the Sydney Roosters moving forward, the biggest team changes, injury updates, and which clubs are building momentum at the perfect time of the season.

We look at some of the tactics, key match-ups, and storylines that could shape the finals race.
In this episode:
- Round 24 NRL tips and predictions
- Sam Walker contract discussion
- Latest NRL news and rumours
- Team list analysis
- Injury updates
- Key player match-ups
- Finals race implications
- Teams under the most pressure
- Best bets and upset predictions
- Chad Townsend & Josh Morris expert analysis

Do you think Sam Walker should stay with the Roosters? Who's your upset tip for Round 24?
Let us know in the comments below!

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Welcome back to my YouTube channel.I am excited to bring you in collaboration with the  ⁨@rugbyleaguejourneymen⁩  and James Maloney our podcast series recounting our famous Cronulla Sharks Premiership in 2016.

Ten years after making history, we're going back to relive one of the greatest moments in Cronulla Sharks history.

In Episode 1 of this brand-new series, myself and James Maloney sit down to reflect on the Sharks' unforgettable 2016 NRL Premiership—the club's first in 50 years.This series will reunite members of that premiership-winning team as we share memories, behind-the-scenes stories, and the moments fans never got to see. From the pressure leading into the Grand Final to life after the premiership, this is the definitive history of Cronulla's greatest achievement.

In this first episode, myself and Jimmy revisit the 2016 season, discuss what made that team so special, and set the scene for the incredible stories still to come from our former teammates.

In this episode:
- Looking back on the 2016 Cronulla Sharks premiership
- James Maloney's memories of the Grand Final
- Chad Townsend's perspective on the premiership run
- The culture that drove the Sharks to history
- The pressure of delivering the club's first title
- Untold dressing-room stories
- Why the 2016 team remains so close
- What fans can expect from this exclusive series
- Set the scene for what's to come for the rest of the podcast series

If you were part of the Sharks' premiership journey—or simply love rugby league history—this is a series you won't want to miss.
Where were you when the Sharks won the 2016 Grand Final?

Share your memories in the comments below.
Like the video and subscribe for more exclusive episodes as we reunite the 2016 premiership team and hear every player's side of one of the greatest stories in rugby league.If you like these videos please make sure you SUBSCRIBE!Join BearBet today for all my footy tips and multis throughout the season: https://www.bearbet.com.au/signup/ChadTownsendGamble ResponsiblyJoin FANSCOOP for members only exclusive insights and access:https://www.fanscoop.tv/chadtownsendMY WEBSITE:https://www.chadtownsend.com.au PLAYERS GOLF CLUB - SHOP HERE:https://www.playersgolfclub.com.auTHE CHAD TOWNSEND SHOW PODCAST:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3EvFnF9...Contact:Chad@chadtownsend.com.au THE NUTRITIOUS BROS:CHAD20 for 20% off first orderCHAD10 for 10% off ongoing orderhttps://thenutritiousbros.com.au/LEAVE A MESSAGE ON OUR VOICEMAIL TO GET ON THE SHOW:https://www.speakpipe.com/thechadtownsendshowThanks for watching! Please make sure if you enjoy the content that you subscribe, like and comment it really does make a huge difference and I am really grateful for your support.CT

On today's podcast I sit down with Hectic Fred to discuss the latest news around the NRL and all the fall out from Round 23.
In this episode we discuss:
- Metcalf masterclass after returning and dominating for the Wahs
- We get the news live on air that Brian To'o has signed with PNG Chiefs for 3 years
- Corey Horsburgh brain explosion against the Knights
- Souths and the Eels high scoring game
- Dragons huge win over the Sharks- Battle of Brisbane didn't dissapoint
- Manly suffer another loss against the Storm
- & much more
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On today's episode Josh Morris and myself preview every game, break down the biggest matchups, analyse team changes, and give our Round 23 NRL tips.

We also cover the latest NRL news, discuss the clubs under the most pressure heading into the final month of the regular season, and predict which teams will strengthen their finals hopes this weekend.In this episode:
- Round 23 NRL tips and predictions
- Every Round 23 game previewed
- Latest NRL news and talking points
- Team list analysis
- Injury updates
- Players to watch
- Finals race breakdown
- Best bets and upset predictions
- Chad Townsend & Josh Morris expert analysis

Who have you got winning in Round 23?

What's your upset of the week?

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With the NRL finals just around the corner, it's time to separate the contenders from the pretenders.In this episode, I break down every team still in the premiership race and answers the biggest question in rugby league:

Who can actually win the 2026 NRL Premiership?

Using current form, attack, defence, big-game experience, key players and finals credentials, I analyse which clubs have what it takes to lift the trophy—and which teams may fall short when the pressure is at its highest.In this episode:

- The genuine 2026 NRL premiership contenders
- Which teams are pretenders?
- Breaking down every Top 8 side
- The best attacking and defensive teams
- Finals experience that matters
- Which clubs are peaking at the right time?
- Potential dark horsesDrawing on 15 seasons of NRL experience, I explain what separates teams that simply make the finals from teams that go on to win the competition.

Who do you think wins the 2026 NRL Premiership?

Which team have I underrated? Let me know in the comments!Like the video if you enjoyed it and subscribe for weekly NRL analysis, tactical breakdowns, player insights and exclusive rugby league content.

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