Selecting Our Origin Teams, NRL Round 12 Preview, Wayne Bennett Back to the Rabbitohs & Rookie of the Year Contenders?

State of Origin is right around the corner, so we each run through our squads for each side with plenty of nailed-on picks and controversial selections. In other Rugby League news, Brad Arthur and the Eels have parted ways ending a coaching tenure of more than 10 years. As one coach leaves, another returns … The Rabbitohs have pulled off the signing of the season with the worst-kept secret of Wayne Bennett returning to Redfern. Where will Rabbitohs finish in 2025? We review Round 11’s Magic Round with the teams and players that impressed us the most. We also look forward to Round 12’s Indigenous Round previewing all eight games with our tips, selections, try scorers and stats. As always to round off the episode we end with listener questions submitted by all the Patrollers - Who is the Rookie of the Year at the moment? Buy CAST Merch: https://thecastpatrol.com.au(18+) Sign up to Dabble: https://dabble.onelink.me/cUev/dndxwvo6Use code CASTPATROL when signing up.League Lids: https://leaguelids.com/castpatrolUse code CAST for 10% OFFSubmit a CAST Call: https://www.speakpipe.com/CastCalls00:00 Intro 00:23 Magic Round Recap 02:30 Brad Arthur Sacked By Parramatta 04:58 Wayne Bennett Signs With Rabbitohs 06:32 Casualty Ward Continues 08:19 Which Team Impressed You The Most? 10:03 Which Player Impressed You The Most? 11:44 NRL Round 12 Preview 24:43 State Of Origin Team Selections 34:29 Tryscorer Tryfecta 36:26 Fill Up The Fridge 37:47 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.