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;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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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