One of the big discussion points this week has been Nathan Cleary’s foot.
The Penrith superstar suffered a “stress-related bone issue”, according to the club, and his fate for the finals is still very much up in the air.
Another player whose future is uncertain, but for an entirely different reason, is Josh Addo-Carr. The Parramatta star allegedly tested positive to cocaine at a random police roadside test last week and it’s the second time he has been embroiled in a drugs drama.
But back to the game, the Newcastle Knights travel to New Zealand forfinals week two. While the Warriors start as favourites, our panel dives into the extraordinary season of Knights coach Justin Holbrook.
Today’s episode is hosted by Sydney Morning Herald deputy sports editor Billie Eder, and features panellists Adrian Proszenko and senior sports journalist Chris Barrett.

One of the big discussion points this week has been Nathan Cleary&rsquo;s foot. The Penrith superstar suffered a &ldquo;stress-related bone issue&rdquo;, according to the club, and his fate for the finals is still very much up in the air. Another player whose future is uncertain, but for an entirely different reason, is Josh Addo-Carr. The Parramatta star allegedly tested positive to cocaine at a random police roadside test last week and it&rsquo;s the second time he&nbsp;has been embroiled in a drugs drama. But back to the game, the Newcastle Knights travel to New Zealand for finals week two. While the Warriors start as favourites, our panel dives into the extraordinary season of Knights coach Justin Holbrook. Today&rsquo;s episode is hosted by Sydney Morning Herald deputy sports editor Billie Eder, and features panellists Adrian Proszenko and senior sports journalist Chris Barrett.

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>