'FIRST WALTERS, NOW MAGUIRE’: Broncos players have more power than the coach | Round 26 review

Cronulla's finals hopes are in freefall after a shock 38-18 loss to Parramatta, and we ask whether the Sharks are simply choking again or something deeper is going on, including a heated post-match spray from coach Craig Fitzgibbon. We also dig into Nicho Hynes' form, the Roosters' title chances after Sam Walker's serious ankle injury, and whether Daly Cherry-Evans can inspire another finals run 15 years after his first premiership. Plus: is Michael Maguire still the right man to lead the Broncos, can Souths make history from outside the top four with Latrell Mitchell back, why the Dolphins deserve to be taken seriously as genuine contenders, Jett Cleary's standout NRL debut for the Warriors, and the Brisbane ground announcer controversy that's landed the club in hot water with the NRL.

Cronulla's finals hopes are in freefall after a shock 38-18 loss to Parramatta, and we ask whether the Sharks are simply choking again or something deeper is going on, including a heated post-match spray from coach Craig Fitzgibbon. We also dig into Nicho Hynes' form, the Roosters' title chances after Sam Walker's serious ankle injury, and whether Daly Cherry-Evans can inspire another finals run 15 years after his first premiership. Plus: is Michael Maguire still the right man to lead the Broncos, can Souths make history from outside the top four with Latrell Mitchell back, why the Dolphins deserve to be taken seriously as genuine contenders, Jett Cleary's standout NRL debut for the Warriors, and the Brisbane ground announcer controversy that's landed the club in hot water with the NRL.

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Unfiltered. Unrivalled. The NRL from every angle.
When the biggest stories in Rugby League break, Mick Carayannis, Dave Riccio,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Brent Read&nbsp;are the first to know.
Brought to you by&nbsp;CODE Sports&nbsp;and&nbsp;The Daily Telegraph, Code NRL cuts through the noise to give you the truth. Expect heated debate, exclusive scoops, and the kind of analysis you can only get from the journalists living and breathing the game 24/7.

Each week you&apos;ll hear from Daily Telegraph journalists Phil Rothfield, Mick Carayannis, Paul Kent, Dean Ritchie, David Riccio and Paul Crawley as they pull apart all the goings on in the NRL

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When the biggest stories in Rugby League break, Mick Carayannis, Dave Riccio, and Brent Read are the first to know.

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'THANKS MADGE. JOB DONE!': Why Broncos must move Maguire on | Round 27 Preview

Dave Riccio, Michael Carayannis and Brent Read react to the brutal week for the Brisbane Broncos, breaking down whether Michael Maguire's extension talk makes sense and the club's fumbled handling of Adam Reynolds' farewell. Plus, previews of Panthers v Bulldogs, Roosters v Dolphins and Warriors v Knights, contract chatter on Blaze Talenoa, Spencer Leniu and Bradman Best, the finals venue debate, and this week's mailbag and BS Messages of the Week. Sacked NRL is streaming now, exclusively for Code Sports subscribers at sackednrl.com.au.

Dave Riccio, Michael Carayannis and Brent Read react to the brutal week for the Brisbane Broncos, breaking down whether Michael Maguire's extension talk makes sense and the club's fumbled handling of Adam Reynolds' farewell. Plus, previews of Panthers v Bulldogs, Roosters v Dolphins and Warriors v Knights, contract chatter on Blaze Talenoa, Spencer Leniu and Bradman Best, the finals venue debate, and this week's mailbag and BS Messages of the Week. Sacked NRL is streaming now, exclusively for Code Sports subscribers at sackednrl.com.au.

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'IT’S FOR A PAYCHECK NOT A PREMIERSHIP’: Let’s get real about the Chiefs’ recruitment

The Wests Tigers snapped an eight-game losing streak with a stunning upset over the Sydney Roosters. The panel debates whether there’s a genuine pulse at Concord, and asks if the Chooks' lethargic effort is a major red flag heading into finals. Andrew Webster’s squad proved their premiership credentials with an unstoppable power game. The crew dissects their forward dominance, bench depth, and the cold-blooded field goal move to snatch the top spot on the ladder over Penrith. Plus, a heated debate on who really deserves Coach of the Year! Joey Manu becomes the latest superstar to sign with the PNG Chiefs! The panel peels back the layers on PNG’s star-studded roster, sorting hype from reality. They clear up salary cap market value rules, tax-free contract outrage, and whether marquee signings are chasing glory or massive payouts.

The Wests Tigers snapped an eight-game losing streak with a stunning upset over the Sydney Roosters. The panel debates whether there&rsquo;s a genuine pulse at Concord, and asks if the Chooks' lethargic effort is a major red flag heading into finals. Andrew Webster&rsquo;s squad proved their premiership credentials with an unstoppable power game. The crew dissects their forward dominance, bench depth, and the cold-blooded field goal move to snatch the top spot on the ladder over Penrith. Plus, a heated debate on who really deserves Coach of the Year! Joey Manu becomes the latest superstar to sign with the PNG Chiefs! The panel peels back the layers on PNG&rsquo;s star-studded roster, sorting hype from reality. They clear up salary cap market value rules, tax-free contract outrage, and whether marquee signings are chasing glory or massive payouts.

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'Concerns around his ability to play': The injury red flag on Dragons recruit Luke Metcalf

This week on Code NRL: the panel breaks down what rugby league can learn from the Swans crisis, previews a huge Friday night at Canberra as the Raiders host Papa's (Josh Papalii) farewell game against the Broncos, debates the Dally M Coach of the Year race, and looks ahead to Souths v Warriors, Dragons v Bulldogs, and Roosters v Tigers.

This week on Code NRL: the panel breaks down what rugby league can learn from the Swans crisis, previews a huge Friday night at Canberra as the Raiders host Papa's (Josh Papalii) farewell game against the Broncos, debates the Dally M Coach of the Year race, and looks ahead to Souths v Warriors, Dragons v Bulldogs, and Roosters v Tigers.

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'FIRST WALTERS, NOW MAGUIRE’: Broncos players have more power than the coach | Round 26 review

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