TK and Brenton are back for an early fantasy chat and have a look at their blackbook players and likely team line ups for the Broncos, Raiders, Sharks, Bulldogs and Dolphins.

NRL News from the week covered in the podcast.
Hohepa Puru from the Raiders with a very level headed interview, wants to lock down a permanent spot. Utility 14 jersey perhaps and some extra mins first couple of games with Horse suspended? https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/11/15/puru-id-like-to-cement-a-spot-wherever-i-can/?fbclid=IwAR1VI3KMHB8Cedpv4skk5ZlWPjLnZSb3JGB5y2I9M2R3z9iV7v91wUkxEdA
Jake Averillo - speaks about wanting to play inside Jamayne Issako on the right edge https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/11/15/sea-change-to-help-averillo-find-new-level-to-his-game/?fbclid=IwAR0LduzPJDae6vIQw_uXOdn16Q_jft2Ol1wbZqFsOdNbkdqGQ3ICRCNQ1LM
Kaeo Weekes big opportunity to lock down a spine jersey at the Raiders - https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/11/10/weekes-ive-got-a-big-opportunity-in-front-of-me/
Injuries Ryan Paps will visit Bill Knowles for his ankle comeback while Dolphins forward Connelly Lemuelu will have further checks conducted on his knee after picking up an injury while away with Toa Samoa for the Pacific Championships. Jayden Brailey will also be flying to Phili to see Knowles. 

https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/01/01/casualty-ward-all-the-latest-nrl-injury-news-updates-returns-details/
Corey Waddell chats about Seibs wanting to play him up the middle and back up the edge - https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/11/14/ill-just-be-ready-for-anything-corey-waddell/
Trell Mitt on let’s trot poddy let fly about his injury management of his calf in Blues camp - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61-uf4uPhbA
Connor Watson chats about slow progress of his injury this year. Just didn’t respond to strength training, originally meant to be back in round 20 https://open.spotify.com/episode/64NVEZufXW0RdtAeXE3x0V?si=kI6LwSRhRBSwsCneui_Jrg
David Fifita with a Dezzie contract clause - https://au.sports.yahoo.com/nrl-david-fifita-gold-coast-titans-contract-clause-prompts-truth-bomb-league-great-001318086.html
Sydney Roosters to meet with Wallabies rising star Mark Nawaqanitawase- https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/news-2023-sydney-roosters-to-meet-with-mark-nawaqanitawase-wallabies-rugby-australia/24ec026f-a80d-486a-b5ea-8144d60da792
James Maloney is back as an assistant coach at the Cowboys - https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/news-2023-james-maloney-named-north-queensland-cowboys-assistant-coach/2fc2b41d-ac44-4d16-9b3c-0301d0c0867f
Wayne Bennett on Milf needing to step up this year, Milf also turned down a 3 year contract in the UK - https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/wayne-bennett-says-anthony-milford-must-perform-risk-being-moved-on-by-dolphins/news-story/a9f6e5353bd7d9aacc60a829fb0a5f56
Reed Mahoney has hired leadership and performance guru Andrew May - https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-2024-leadership-guru-helps-reed-mahoney-turn-bulldogs-around/news-story/aa3fd5d67ec32a0ad8dfc16382cc7943
Kade Dykes back in full training returning from his ACL injury - https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/11/18/good-to-get-a-footy-in-my-hands-dykes-back-in-training-with-senior-sharks/
Matt Moylan looking at an immediate switch to the Super League - https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/sharks-star-in-talks-about-immediate-super-league-switch-20231119-p5el28.html

TK and Brenton are back for an early fantasy chat and have a look at their blackbook players and likely team line ups for the Broncos, Raiders, Sharks, Bulldogs and Dolphins.
NRL News from the week covered in the podcast.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Hohepa Puru from the Raiders with a very level headed interview, wants to lock down a permanent spot. Utility 14 jersey perhaps and some extra mins first couple of games with Horse suspended? <a href="https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/11/15/puru-id-like-to-cement-a-spot-wherever-i-can/?fbclid=IwAR1VI3KMHB8Cedpv4skk5ZlWPjLnZSb3JGB5y2I9M2R3z9iV7v91wUkxEdA">https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/11/15/puru-id-like-to-cement-a-spot-wherever-i-can/?fbclid=IwAR1VI3KMHB8Cedpv4skk5ZlWPjLnZSb3JGB5y2I9M2R3z9iV7v91wUkxEdA</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Jake Averillo - speaks about wanting to play inside Jamayne Issako on the right edge <a href="https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/11/15/sea-change-to-help-averillo-find-new-level-to-his-game/?fbclid=IwAR0LduzPJDae6vIQw_uXOdn16Q_jft2Ol1wbZqFsOdNbkdqGQ3ICRCNQ1LM">https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/11/15/sea-change-to-help-averillo-find-new-level-to-his-game/?fbclid=IwAR0LduzPJDae6vIQw_uXOdn16Q_jft2Ol1wbZqFsOdNbkdqGQ3ICRCNQ1LM</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Kaeo Weekes big opportunity to lock down a spine jersey at the Raiders - <a href="https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/11/10/weekes-ive-got-a-big-opportunity-in-front-of-me/">https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/11/10/weekes-ive-got-a-big-opportunity-in-front-of-me/</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Injuries Ryan Paps will visit Bill Knowles for his ankle comeback while Dolphins forward Connelly Lemuelu will have further checks conducted on his knee after picking up an injury while away with Toa Samoa for the Pacific Championships. Jayden Brailey will also be flying to Phili to see Knowles. </li>
</ul>
<a href="https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/01/01/casualty-ward-all-the-latest-nrl-injury-news-updates-returns-details/">https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/01/01/casualty-ward-all-the-latest-nrl-injury-news-updates-returns-details/</a>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Corey Waddell chats about Seibs wanting to play him up the middle and back up the edge - <a href="https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/11/14/ill-just-be-ready-for-anything-corey-waddell/">https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/11/14/ill-just-be-ready-for-anything-corey-waddell/</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Trell Mitt on let’s trot poddy let fly about his injury management of his calf in Blues camp - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61-uf4uPhbA">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61-uf4uPhbA</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Connor Watson chats about slow progress of his injury this year. Just didn’t respond to strength training, originally meant to be back in round 20 <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/64NVEZufXW0RdtAeXE3x0V?si=kI6LwSRhRBSwsCneui_Jrg&amp;fbclid=IwAR1-EhJ471k0wD7xEEmFQVz2JTEHiNeuwbxD6HYmES2LxpXRsfDN50mz_CY">https://open.spotify.com/episode/64NVEZufXW0RdtAeXE3x0V?si=kI6LwSRhRBSwsCneui_Jrg</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">David Fifita with a Dezzie contract clause - <a href="https://au.sports.yahoo.com/nrl-david-fifita-gold-coast-titans-contract-clause-prompts-truth-bomb-league-great-001318086.html">https://au.sports.yahoo.com/nrl-david-fifita-gold-coast-titans-contract-clause-prompts-truth-bomb-league-great-001318086.html</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Sydney Roosters to meet with Wallabies rising star Mark Nawaqanitawase- <a href="https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/news-2023-sydney-roosters-to-meet-with-mark-nawaqanitawase-wallabies-rugby-australia/24ec026f-a80d-486a-b5ea-8144d60da792">https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/news-2023-sydney-roosters-to-meet-with-mark-nawaqanitawase-wallabies-rugby-australia/24ec026f-a80d-486a-b5ea-8144d60da792</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">James Maloney is back as an assistant coach at the Cowboys - <a href="https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/news-2023-james-maloney-named-north-queensland-cowboys-assistant-coach/2fc2b41d-ac44-4d16-9b3c-0301d0c0867f">https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/news-2023-james-maloney-named-north-queensland-cowboys-assistant-coach/2fc2b41d-ac44-4d16-9b3c-0301d0c0867f</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Wayne Bennett on Milf needing to step up this year, Milf also turned down a 3 year contract in the UK - <a href="https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/wayne-bennett-says-anthony-milford-must-perform-risk-being-moved-on-by-dolphins/news-story/a9f6e5353bd7d9aacc60a829fb0a5f56">https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/wayne-bennett-says-anthony-milford-must-perform-risk-being-moved-on-by-dolphins/news-story/a9f6e5353bd7d9aacc60a829fb0a5f56</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Reed Mahoney has hired leadership and performance guru Andrew May - <a href="https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-2024-leadership-guru-helps-reed-mahoney-turn-bulldogs-around/news-story/aa3fd5d67ec32a0ad8dfc16382cc7943">https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-2024-leadership-guru-helps-reed-mahoney-turn-bulldogs-around/news-story/aa3fd5d67ec32a0ad8dfc16382cc7943</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Kade Dykes back in full training returning from his ACL injury - <a href="https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/11/18/good-to-get-a-footy-in-my-hands-dykes-back-in-training-with-senior-sharks/">https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/11/18/good-to-get-a-footy-in-my-hands-dykes-back-in-training-with-senior-sharks/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Matt Moylan looking at an immediate switch to the Super League - <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/sharks-star-in-talks-about-immediate-super-league-switch-20231119-p5el28.html">https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/sharks-star-in-talks-about-immediate-super-league-switch-20231119-p5el28.html</a></li>
</ul>

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