This week on The Big League Podcast, there’s drama, selection headaches, and some big questions ahead for the Warriors. 

The NZ Herald’s Nathan Limm and Newstalk ZB’s Nick Bewley break down the Luke Metcalf situation and what it really means for the club’s season. 

They also dive into the team list for Sunday’s showdown with the defending premiers, and take a hard look at the Brisbane Broncos – how has it all unravelled in 2026? 

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This week on The Big League Podcast, there’s drama, selection headaches, and some big questions ahead for the Warriors.&nbsp;
The NZ Herald’s Nathan Limm and Newstalk ZB’s Nick Bewley break down the Luke Metcalf situation and what it really means for the club’s season.&nbsp;
They also dive into the team list for Sunday’s showdown with the defending premiers, and take a hard look at the Brisbane Broncos – how has it all unravelled in 2026?&nbsp;
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Join rugby league nut and Newstalk ZB sports journalist Nathan Limm and NZ Herald lead league writer Michael Burgess as they jump aboard the Warriors bandwagon, looking at how the Warriors are tracking in the NRL. 

This new weekly podcast talks to the big names from the Warriors, discusses their performances plus the big issues hitting the headlines.

A podcast for the league purist – Nathan and Michael discuss, debate and pontificate about this being the Warriors year.

The Big League Podcast, new episode every Wednesday, powered by Newstalk ZB.

Join rugby league nut and Newstalk ZB sports journalist Nathan Limm and NZ Herald lead league writer Michael Burgess as they jump aboard the Warriors bandwagon, looking at how the Warriors are tracking in the NRL. This new weekly podcast talks to the big names from the Warriors, discusses their performances plus the big issues hitting the headlines. A podcast for the league purist – Nathan and Michael discuss, debate and pontificate about this being the Warriors year.
The Big League Podcast, new episode every Wednesday, powered by Newstalk ZB.

Join rugby league nut and Newstalk ZB sports journalist Nathan Limm and NZ Herald lead league writer Michael Burgess as they jump aboard the Warriors bandwagon, looking at how the Warriors are tracking in the NRL.  This new weekly podcast talks to the big names from the Warriors, discusses their performances plus the big issues hitting the headlines.  A podcast for the league purist – Nathan and Michael discuss, debate and pontificate about this being the Warriors year.  The Big League Podcast, new episode every Wednesday, powered by Newstalk ZB.

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Episode 101: Breaking down the Luke Metcalf situation

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It's the biggest test of the year. This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Nick Bewley preview the blockbuster showdown between the Warriors and Panthers at Go Media Stadium on Friday. 

From the crucial battles across the park, to the form and confidence of both sides, the boys cover everything you need to know heading into this heavyweight clash.  

Plus, they ask the question on every Warriors fan's mind: Could a win over the defending premiers transform the Warriors into genuine premiership contenders? 

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It's the biggest test of the year. This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Nick Bewley preview the blockbuster showdown between the Warriors and Panthers at Go Media Stadium on Friday.&nbsp;
From the crucial battles across the park, to the form and confidence of both sides, the boys cover everything you need to know heading into this heavyweight clash. &nbsp;
Plus, they ask the question on every Warriors fan's mind: Could a win over the defending premiers transform the Warriors into genuine premiership contenders?&nbsp;
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Episode 113 - The Ultimate Test: What would beating Penrith mean?

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This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess unpack the Warriors’ disappointing defeat to the Bulldogs. 

With missed tackles, handling errors, and a lacklustre kicking game leaving Andrew Webster scratching his head – where did it all go wrong?  

Should Luke Metcalf be brought back into the side?  

The boys tackle the big talking points, preview the Warriors’ next clash, and ask one simple question: are you ready for Wahs World? 

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This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess unpack the Warriors’ disappointing defeat to the Bulldogs.&nbsp;
With missed tackles, handling errors, and a lacklustre kicking game leaving Andrew Webster scratching his head – where did it all go wrong? &nbsp;
Should Luke Metcalf be brought back into the side? &nbsp;
The boys tackle the big talking points, preview the Warriors’ next clash, and ask one simple question: are you ready for Wahs World?&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Episode 112 - Warriors Wobble: Time for Change?

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This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess break down the Warriors’ gritty but far-from-convincing 20-12 victory over the Dragons.

The boys debate whether sitting atop the NRL ladder earns teams a little extra favour from the referees, and hear from rising Warriors star Tanner Stowers-Smith after his side’s round 20 triumph.

Plus, what the performance tells us about the Warriors' premiership credentials as the finals race heats up.

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This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess break down the Warriors’ gritty but far-from-convincing 20-12 victory over the Dragons.
The boys debate whether sitting atop the NRL ladder earns teams a little extra favour from the referees, and hear from rising Warriors star Tanner Stowers-Smith after his side’s round 20 triumph.
Plus, what the performance tells us about the Warriors' premiership credentials as the finals race heats up.
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Episode 111 - A Win's a Win... Right?

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Episode 101: Breaking down the Luke Metcalf situation

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