The Daily Telegraph NRL Podcast

Is Jason Demetriou’s fate inevitable? Brent Read, Fatima Kdouh and Pam Whaley delve into what the South Sydney board decide this week? Brad Arthur’s job security continues to be a hot topic, as the crew look at how Parramatta’s poor form will hurt the Origin chances of the club’s biggest stars and whether Mitchell Moses gets the nod ahead of Nicho Hynes for the Blues See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The team of Michael Carayannis, Brent Read and Russell Jackson take a look at the off-field dramas at Canterbury and Cronulla. They discuss the Eels, pay tribute to Dale Finucane and speak about their favourite Anzac Day clash memory. Plus they look at recent signings and answer your questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The countdown to the Paris 2024 Olympics is underway. If you love your sport and want to dive into deeper conversations with athletes ahead of the Olympics, you have to check out the new podcast En Route to Paris... It's hosted by former Australian water polo player and olympian Rowie Webster, and I can tell you now these are some of the biggest names in Australian sport including Anna Meares, Harry Garside and Ariarne Titmus. Rowie delves into what makes these athletes tick, what motivates them to chase Olympic gold, and what kind of blood, sweat and tears go into training for the biggest competition on earth. Make sure you follow En Route to Paris in your favourite podcast app, and every Wednesday you’ll get a fresh deep dive of Olympic hope delivered to your ears. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parramatta suffered a second half capitulation that has now put Brad Arthur's future squarely under the spotlight. Brent Read, Fatima Kdouh and Pamela Whaley breakdown Arthur's future and the fate of the Eels' season without Mitchell Moses. The crew also discuss where Adam O'Brien turns if star fullback Kalyn Ponga is ruled out long term for the Knights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buzz, Brent Read and Michael Carayannis explore the monster James Fisher-Harris news and what it means not only for the Panthers and the Warriors but for the rest of the NRL. Buzz has an interesting take on Payne Haas while they also look at Des Hasler coming against his former club. The boys take a look at all the recent signings and answer your questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A war of words has erupted between Ricky Stuart and Des Hasler but did either coach cross the line? Brent Read, Fatima Kdouh and Pamela Whaley also take a look at how the next week will unfold at South Sydney as the once proud club slumps even further. Zac Lomax is now not only one of the Dragons' best but one of the best wingers in the NRL, will he force his way into Michael Maguire's NSW side. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Carayannis, Brent Read and David Riccio dissect all the goings on at South Sydney, the latest on Josh Schuster, the Warriors and who is in better shape the Dragons or Tigers? Plus they answer your questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou has 80 minutes to save his job as the club falls deeper into a crisis. Parramatta coach Brad Arthur's future will be under the spotlight if the Eels struggle to keep their season on track without Mitchell Moses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phil Rothfield is off his deathbed and back to join Michael Carayannis and Brent Read. Readman and Buzz go head to head over the stadium policy and the boys talk all things Tigers, Bulldogs, Titans and where DCE ranks. They answer your questions and have a look-alike for Buzz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NRL star Alex McKinnon sits down with David Riccio and opens up about his divorce, meeting new people and how he'd someday like more children. He also explains why he's the happiest he's been in 10 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new-look trio of Michael Carayannis, Brent Read and David Riccio discuss all things Wests Tigers with Readman saying Leichhardt is a potential death trap. They look at the latest regarding Zac Lomax, Cronulla's injury crisis, the Broncos cap, plus answer your questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Benji Marshall era has begun, but will it be the end of an era at Leichhardt? Fatima, Readman and Mobbsy deliver the latest from Tiger Town, look at the Jake Trbojevic obstruction furore, Penrith's sneaky fifth tackle blocking play, how Taylan May escaped sanction for breaking Reece Walsh's cheekbone, trouble at the burrow for bottom-of-the-ladder Bunnies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NRL returns to iconic suburban venues in Round 3 and Readman isn't happy in an all-time rant. Brent, Mick and Mobbsy look at who needs a win most out of the Tigers, Bulldogs and Dragons, the grand final rematch that Kevin Walters won't talk about, the blockbuster Roosters-Souths grudge match, a Rabbitohs conspiracy theory and Zac Lomax's future. Send your questions to michael.carayannis@news.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lachlan Ilias has paid the price for South Sydney's poor start to the season, with Brent Read telling Adam Mobbs and Fatima Kdouh the Rabbitohs' halfback has been axed for their Round 3 clash with the Sydney Roosters. The panel looks at the Dragons' dismal performance against the Dolphins, the Eels-Panthers derby and that Xavier Coates miracle try. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massive weekend of footy, massive amount of gibber. Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy look at the pressure on the Broncos and Souths, Benji Marshall's selection gamble with teenager Lachlan Galvin, the Bulldogs and Matt Burton, as well as the great western Panthers-Eels derby. Mick refuses to apologise to the Raiders as Buzz slams his podcast performance, accusing him of making "lots of tackles, but not many hit-ups!". Buzz also reveals the time he doctored Ray Hadley's newspaper headshot. Send your podcast questions to michael.carayannis@news.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spencer Leniu learns his fate at the judiciary and Brent Read, Fatima Kdouh and Tyson Jackson weigh in on the hottest issue in the NRL at the moment. The crew also delve into the woes at the Bulldogs and whether Cameron Ciraldo has pulled the right reins in the spine and how much every roster in the NRL is worth. There's trouble brewing at the Dragons with talk star Zac Lomax is unhappy, can Shane Flanagan avoid another Ben Hunt saga? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buzz is back from Vegas and has all the inside gossip from inside the nightclub party hosted by rapper Ludacris. On the back of James Tedesco's performance, Buzz tells Mick and Mobbsy why you never bag a champion, except when he did last year, and raised eyebrows by declaring "I feel naked". The boys look at unsettled winger Zac Lomax's Dragons future, all the Round 1 news and the last time Buzz turned off his phone and missed a page one story. Plus, Michael Carayannis shares his baby announcement! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All the fallout from the historic season opener. Spencer Leniu's alleged racial slur towards Ezra Mam, who starred and who struggled in Las Vegas, injuries and the race against the clock to be ready for Round 2. Adam Mobbs, Russell Jackson and Fatima Kdouh bring you the latest news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The podcast has gone global, as Buzz Rothfield, Brent Read and David Riccio come to you live from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, where the build up continues for the start of the 2024 NRL season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maika Sivo is facing a big ban for his even bigger hit on AJ Brimson. Adam Mobbs, Pamela Whaley and Fatima Kdouh look at the Eels' backline options as they look at the big talking points from the final round of trials. The Tigers' loss has them back as wooden spoon favourites, although there were a couple of positives. Why Dragons fans should have some hope, a Raiders young gun stakes his Round 1 claim and why the Panthers are coming home empty handed from the World Club Challenge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.