Episode 61 | "Only 11 teams to go"

The Panel have plenty to discuss as the NRL enter the run home to finals footy: Panthers to win the minor premiership, Joey Manu's unsportsmanlike try assist, Tim Sheens to coach the Tigers for two years with Benji Marshall, Luke Brooks' future, Ryan Papenhuyzen out for the season, Storm to struggle vs. the Origin hangover, Latrell Mitchell makes a massive statement. In this week's Bunker Review, we dive into Victor Radley pledging his allegiance to England, Origin eligibility criteria dramas, Rugby Australia targeting Burton/Suaalii/Murray/Crichton, The RLPA to ban Origin players from backing up for club duty in 2023, & lastly what ramifications we believe should be in place for players withdrawing from rep duty without a reasonable excuse! ---- TIMESTAMPS: NRL Recap~ Round 18 (+ the Akasha MVP 321’s) [05:43 - 1:17:52] 1:17:52 - Rapid Fire Tips (Round 19) . The Sideline Story Bunker Review~ 1:21:55 - Topic #1: Victor Radley pledges allegiance to England 1:29:30 - Topic #2: Rugby Australia to raid NRL? 1:32:03 - Topic #3: NRL to ban Origin players from club duty in 2023 1:33:45 Topic #4: Players withdrawing from rep duty ---- "You're listening to The Sideline Story: the past, present and future of rugby league... their journey; their sideline story" ---- To follow us on Instagram & Facebook, check out our sponsors, or to listen on your preferred podcasting platform: https://linktr.ee/thesidelinestoryrlpodcast ---- Hosted by Daniel Tassone, Nicholas Guild & Ryan Clarke. Podcast mixed by Daniel Tassone using Garageband. Podcast distributed to all major listening apps using Anchor. Music credit for this episode: 'Biscuit' [prod. lukrembo]. ---- Proudly sponsored by: * Akasha * Rusty Penny Brewing Co. * The Aria & Co. ---- Logo designed by Tahlia Zaccomer © The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast, 2021.