Winners R Grinners

Jarome Luai steps into the spotlight as the game’s chief instigator — but is he leading or just lighting fires? We break down the influence, the attitude, and whether the Panthers’ pulse still runs through him.Plus:NRL contenders starting to separate from pretendersAFL sides making early statements (and a few already wobbling)All the NRL and AFL news— as alwaysFNQ wrap: what’s happening locallyBig calls, no fence-sitting — just the way we like it.

Jarome Luai steps into the spotlight as the game’s chief instigator — but is he leading or just lighting fires? We break down the influence, the attitude, and whether the Panthers’ pulse still runs through him.Plus:NRL contenders starting to separate from pretendersAFL sides making early statements (and a few already wobbling)All the NRL and AFL news— as alwaysFNQ wrap: what’s happening locallyBig calls, no fence-sitting — just the way we like it.

The heat is rising and so are the tempers — Episode 10 is All Fired Up.This week, the boys dive into the biggest talking points across the AFL and NRL, with controversy bubbling, pressure mounting, and a few teams starting to crack. From big wins to bigger blow-ups, nothing is off the table.We break down the Top 5 Aussie sports stories of the week, wrap all the action from the NRL, and take a look at how the AFL landscape is shaping up as the season starts to get serious.Plus, there’s plenty happening in the FNQ scene with Live & Local.Strap in… this one’s got a bit of bite.

Winners are back after a great Easter weekend and the boys are not holding back.Whether it's NRL, AFL or local footy we dive into the biggest issues of the week.

The boys are back and there’s plenty to unpack after another massive week in Australian sport.We kick things off with the Top 5 Aussie Sports Stories, before diving headfirst into a fiery AFL RoundNRL Wrap — where consistency (or lack of it) in officiating takes centre stage..Expect strong opinions, a few laughs, and the usual dose of reality.

The scoreboard tells one story… we tell the truth.This week we go full detective mode—rewinding the big moments, questioning the calls, and exposing what really swung the games. The good, the bad, and the downright baffling—it’s all under the microscope.

re the North Queensland Cowboys the real deal this season… or are they just the latest case of early-season hype?In Episode 6 of Winners R Grinners, the boys put the Cowboys under the microscope. After a shaky start and plenty of questions around consistency, we ask the big one: are they contenders for the finals, or pretenders flattering to deceive?Plus we run through the biggest stories from the NRL this week, check in on the AFL and cricket headlines, and preview the matchups that could shape the round ahead.Because in rugby league, reputation means nothing — you either turn up… or you get found out.

Are the North Queensland Cowboys the real deal this season… or are they just the latest case of early-season hype?In Episode 6 of Winners R Grinners, the boys put the Cowboys under the microscope. After a shaky start and plenty of questions around consistency, we ask the big one: are they contenders for the finals, or pretenders flattering to deceive?Plus we run through the biggest stories from the NRL this week, check in on the AFL and cricket headlines, and preview the matchups that could shape the round ahead.Because in rugby league, reputation means nothing — you either turn up… or you get found out.

Now available wherever you get your podcasts . Footy drama takes centre stage this week as the boys unpack The Lomax Affair. What really happened, who’s in the right, and what does it mean for the club moving forward?We break down the controversy, review the biggest NRL moments of the week, and cast an eye over the AFL headlines as well.No spin, no nonsense — just sport the way fans talk about it.

Footy drama takes centre stage this week as the boys unpack The Lomax Affair. What really happened, who’s in the right, and what does it mean for the club moving forward?We break down the controversy, review the biggest NRL moments of the week, and cast an eye over the AFL headlines as well.No spin, no nonsense — just sport the way fans talk about it.

The road to Vegas is nearly complete and we’re riding shotgun all the way.In Episode 4, we wrap up the final hits and headlines from the NRL Pre-Season as the countdown to the Las Vegas opener hits fever pitch. Who’s ready? Who’s bluffing? And who’s just happy to be in the lights?We also kick off the AFL season with Community Round getting underway — footy back where it belongs, on the local grounds that built the game.In Controversy Corner, we tackle the return of Monday Night Footy and the growing noise around Channel 7’s bid for the NRL broadcast rights. Is this the reset the game needs, or a step backwards?And as always, we go Live and Local in FNQ, breaking down AFL’s Split Round 1 and what it means for footy in the Far North.No fluff. No fence-sitting. Just sport the way it should be — honest, passionate, and a little bit loud.

Episode 3 — The Return of the BazBarry Koch is back — and he’s joining Daran Murphy and Dave “Tinners” Carroll for the first time in 2026 as the boys dive head-first into another massive week in sport.We break down the Top 5 Australian sports stories, take the temperature of the NRL Pre-Season Pulse, and look ahead to the AFL Community Series with our early season preview.In Controversy Corner, we unpack the ongoing debate around State of Origin eligibility — should New Zealand and England players be allowed to represent?Then it’s time for Discuss This, where we reveal our Top 8 predictions and put them under the microscope.We also head north for Live & Local FNQ, shining a light on what’s happening in Far North Queensland sport, before wrapping things up with our final takes in Closing Items.Plenty of opinions. Plenty of laughs. Plenty to debate.Welcome back, Baz.

Things heat up this week on Winners R Grinners as we break down the biggest talking points across the Australian sporting landscape.We kick things off with our Top 5 Sports News Stories of the Week, before checking the temperature of the game in NRL Pulse, where pre-season form, momentum and early signals start to mean something.Then it’s time for AFL Origin, as the WA vs Victoria concept continues to spark debate about pride, rivalry and where the game is heading.In Controversy Corner, we unpack the Zac Lomax saga — what’s happening, what it means, and who it affects.Our Discuss This segment asks the big question: Are the Broncos in crisis? Pressure, performance and where things go from here.We stay close to home with Live & Local FNQ, shining the spotlight on the Northern Pride and what’s happening in the Far North footy scene.And finally, we wrap it all up with our Closing Thoughts — the final word on the week that was in sport.Strap in. Plenty to talk about.

Winners R Grinners is back under the TPM Podcast Network, covering Cricket, NRL, and AFL with straight takes, sharp opinions, and no fluff. Same grin. New chapter.