Inside the dramatic secret phone call from Sam Walker to Sydney Roosters chairman Nick Politis and coach Trent Robinson as the star halfback attempts to salvage his collapsed contract. With the November 1 open market deadline looming, the panel dissects the latest on Harry Grant’s future, the Titans' mega pursuit, Melbourne Storm’s coaching dilemma, Hudson Young’s pulled Raiders deal, and Matt Burton hitting the open market.

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Could an NRL club sign Josh Addo-Carr for just $200k despite a looming 12-game ban? Plus, St George Illawarra have been plunged into a shock $1.2M crisis with zero major sponsors locked in for next season.

Dave Riccio and Michael Carano break down whether the Foxx is worth the cut-price gamble, what Parramatta's next move is, and why the Dragons risk losing hundreds of thousands in merchandise while unable to unveil star recruits like Scott Drinkwater and Keon Koloamatangi.

The boys also stage a live mid-podcast unboxing of the brand new PNG Chiefs jersey, unpack Hudson Young’s high-stakes $900k condition in Port Moresby, and discuss Blake Mozer being granted permission to leave Brisbane.

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Did Kevvie Walters make the right call picking Reece Walsh over Clive Churchill medallist James Tedesco, or is blind loyalty blinding the Kangaroos? Plus, the studio erupts over Benji Marshall’s Wests Tigers halves dilemma — is Latu Fainu ready to wear the number six?

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