NRL Finals Contenders & Pretenders | Luai Heat & Walsh Fullback Debate | RLI EP131

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast - NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK!Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Matty Vautin to break down Round 24, headlined by the Wests Tigers' latest slide, Jarome Luai's form, Benji Marshall's rebuild pressure and whether the Tigers have become a transit lounge rather than a destination club.Plus, the boys unpack the Reece Walsh v Dylan Edwards Australian fullback debate, the Roosters and Warriors shaking up the title race, Cronulla's finals worries without Braydon Trindall, Newcastle's pathway boom, the value of effort players and whether the Dolphins are ready for September.⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro04:20 - Warriors injuries and Dragons surge09:11 - Tigers slide and Luai under fire17:10 - Cowboys miss their chance20:00 - Is the NRL season too long?21:09 - Title race twists and turns22:48 - Reece Walsh Australian fullback debate27:30 - Sharks stumble without Trindall33:34 - Newcastle pathways and Holbrook's rebuild37:50 - Knights build finals momentum47:50 - Choc on effort players55:00 - Dolphins enter the top four📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.