Six teams remain in the race for the NRL premiership. Billy Slater reviews every result from the opening week of the finals, including Newcastle’s fearless performance, the Dolphins’ breakthrough victory and Penrith’s epic battle with the Roosters.

Billy also previews this weekend’s elimination finals and explains why something is drawing him towards another Knights upset.

00:00 NRL finals are down to six teams
03:22 Newcastle’s fearless finals approach
05:33 Dane Gagai’s leadership
07:38 Kalyn Ponga hits top form
10:31 Justin Holbrook transforms Newcastle
11:44 Where South Sydney fell short
13:23 Will Cody Walker play on?
15:00 What Latrell Mitchell needs this pre-season
18:57 Dolphins defeat the Warriors
21:46 Breaking down the Dolphins’ spectacular try
25:25 Kurt Donoghoe steps up
28:33 Kurt Donoghoe’s remarkable journey
29:51 Why the Dolphins can reach the grand final
32:17 Braydon Trindall’s courageous performance
34:06 Can Cronulla lift against the Roosters?
36:20 Where the Cowboys go next
39:08 Panthers and Roosters deliver a finals classic
39:58 Mark Nawaqanitawase’s extraordinary performance
42:51 Nathan Cleary’s sin-bin
44:54 The Roosters’ costly penalty decision
46:35 Nathan Cleary’s foot injury
49:00 Roosters v Sharks preview
52:56 Billy tips the winner
54:18 Warriors v Knights preview
56:29 Newcastle’s experienced leaders
58:41 Could Jett Cleary be called upon?
01:00:40 Billy and Salty make their finals selections
01:01:54 Salty tips Newcastle
01:02:22 Billy predicts a Knights upset

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