We’re live as State of Origin fallout takes centre stage.

NSW have completed the comeback, Lozball finally clicked, and Queensland somehow lost the unloseable series. We break down how the Blues won it, what went wrong for the Maroons, whether Nathan Cleary has finally silenced his Origin doubters, and whether the Bunker changed the result.

Away from Origin, we look at the growing tension between Jarome Luai and the Wests Tigers, Daniel Tupou’s 300th game and his place among the Roosters’ all-time greats, Manly’s struggles, Cronulla’s push towards the top four, Newcastle’s costly loss and whether Melbourne can still force their way into the finals.

We also answer a listener question about the reported $700 million-a-year broadcast deal. If the networks valued the rights at closer to $500 million, what drove the price so much higher, and what exactly was the “silly buggery” behind the deal?

Plus, we ask whether lower-ranked teams such as the Titans get the rough end of refereeing decisions, before finishing live with Upset Alert and our tips for the next round.

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Origin 3 is 24 hours away and the series is there to be decided.

This week on Down The Sideline, the boys preview the Origin decider, make their predictions and break down exactly what has to go right for NSW to win.

We also review a huge weekend of NRL action, including the Panthers taking care of Souths, Cody Walker’s brain explosion, Jenkins’ incredible try-scoring run, the

Dragons marching past the Tigers, and the Sharks’ big win over Brisbane.

Plus, Braydon Trindall delivers a masterclass, the Broncos continue their nightmare season, Parramatta finally make the agenda, Manly’s Foz ball might be losing its shine, the Knights keep rolling, and Dylan Brown continues to make the critics eat their words.

Then we finish with a bonus all-time spine debate for the Roosters, Knights and Sharks, before Upset Alert and our tips for the rest of the round.

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Origin 3 is here and the teams are named.

This week on Down the Sideline, Tim, Adrian and Boldo break down the massive NSW shake-up ahead of the State of Origin decider, including Jack Bostock’s debut, Brian To’o being dropped, Bradman Best and Stephen Crichton returning, and whether Laurie Daley has fixed the Blues or hit the panic button.

The boys also look at Queensland’s more settled squad, the impact of Lindsay Collins being ruled out, Billy Slater’s future, and whether a win at Suncorp could open the door to the Melbourne Storm job.

Plus, we get into the reported NRL and Foxtel/Channel Nine broadcast deal, the Panthers wobble through Origin, the Dolphins losing Isaiya Katoa, Madge Watch at Brisbane, Melbourne’s stunning slide, Justin Holbrook’s coach of the year case at Newcastle, and the launch of the NRLW season.

And of course, we finish with Upset Alert and round tips.

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