🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast

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James Hooper is joined by Christian Nicolussi and Brandon Savage for a full NRL Grand Final week breakdown.

The team unpack Phoenix Crossland’s suspension after the tackle that injured Nathan Cleary, the fallout for Newcastle, and why the Knights’ remarkable run has captured the rugby league world.

Plus, Connor Watson’s race to be cleared, the Roosters’ key selection calls, Newcastle’s defensive heroes, Adam Gee’s grand final appointment, Dally M predictions, and the coaching cases for Justin Holbrook, Andrew Webster and more.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider

5:49 — Phoenix Crossland’s ban and Nathan Cleary injury fallout

8:00 — Crossland’s response and Newcastle’s grand final preparations

12:00 — Judiciary stories and grand final precedents

24:30 — Connor Watson’s concussion call and Roosters selection dilemma

32:23 — Newcastle fever: the city’s grand final buzz

36:00 — Knights’ defensive heroics and why they can challenge the Roosters

41:14 — Roosters team preview: Reece Robson, depth and key match-ups

48:35 — Adam Gee appointed grand final referee

53:20 — Dally M predictions: can Nathan Cleary win from hospital?

58:42 — Coach of the Year debate: Holbrook, Webster, Bennett and Ivan Cleary

64:20 — Captain of the Year: Kalyn Ponga’s Newcastle transformation

67:18 — Final wrap-up

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