St George Illawarra’s fifth straight defeat means it’s their worst start to a season since the club’s merger and coach Shane Flanagan admits he doesn’t have the answers yet. Can he turn things around or will we see another coach die by the sword in 2026?

Flanagan isn’t the only coach under pressure this week as Ricky Stuart’s Raiders flounder at the bottom of the table after winning the minor premiership just last season. Plus, will Cameron Ciraldo’s team selections finally work for the Bulldogs?

This week, chief rugby league reporter Adrian Proszenko comes off the bench for Neil Breen and joins Christian Nicolussi and Zac Bailey from Nine News.

St George Illawarra&rsquo;s fifth straight defeat means it&rsquo;s their worst start to a season since the club&rsquo;s merger and coach Shane Flanagan admits he doesn&rsquo;t have the answers yet. Can he turn things around or will we see another coach die by the sword in 2026? Flanagan isn&rsquo;t the only coach under pressure this week as Ricky Stuart&rsquo;s Raiders flounder at the bottom of the table after winning the minor premiership just last season. Plus, will Cameron Ciraldo&rsquo;s team selections finally work for the Bulldogs? This week, chief rugby league reporter Adrian Proszenko comes off the bench for Neil Breen and joins Christian Nicolussi and Zac Bailey from Nine News.

From newsroom of The Sydney Morning Herald, NRL podcast 40/20 gives you press pass access to the latest news, controversies and performances in the rugby league calendar. Each week, hear the best analysis in the business from Neil Breen, Christian Nicolussi, Channel Nine's Zac Bailey and a host of guest stars.

Follow, and review our show on Apple or Spotify, and for all the latest sports news, go to smh.com.au.

From newsroom of The Sydney Morning Herald,&nbsp;NRL podcast 40/20 gives you press pass access to the&nbsp;latest news, controversies and performances in the rugby league calendar. Each week, hear the best analysis in the business from Neil Breen, Christian Nicolussi, Channel Nine's Zac Bailey and a host of guest stars.
Follow, and review our show on Apple or Spotify, and for all the latest sports news, go to <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl">smh.com.au.</a>