Raiders Red Hot Run, NRL Round 22 Preview, Origin Eligibility Shake-Up, NRL Bunker in Crisis & Chad Townsend Retires

The Raiders are flying and now chasing their 10th straight win — we break down how they've gone from last-place favourites to genuine contenders in 2025.We also preview all the action in Round 22 with our tips, key matchups, and team changes for the weekend. Origin and international eligibility is back in the spotlight after potential proposed changes — could we see New Zealanders and Englishmen play State of Origin?Plus, the NRL Bunker had a nightmare weekend with a string of controversial calls... and Jimmy RANTS.CAST STOREBuy CAST Merch: https://thecastpatrol.com.au00:00 Intro 01:20 Round 21 Gutsy Performances 12:46 Can The Raiders Win 10 In A Row? 16:30 Eels vs Storm Preview 19:41 Warriors vs Dolphins Preview 21:54 Broncos vs Rabbitohs Preview 24:20 Titans vs Panthers Preview 26:07 Dragons vs Raiders Preview 27:48 Sea Eagles vs Roosters Preview 30:24 Tigers vs Bulldogs Preview 32:10 Sharks vs Cowboys Preview 35:54 Listener QuestionsFollow us @TheCastPatrol on all social media platforms to keep up to date with all things CAST and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.