With only two rounds remaining before the NRL finals, Billy Slater breaks down the race for the minor premiership, the top four and the final places inside the eight.

Billy reveals why he is predicting a cracking grand final, explains how the Tigers exposed the Roosters and assesses whether Penrith can defend their premiership under mounting pressure.

The team also discusses Joey Manu’s blockbuster move to the PNG Chiefs, the extraordinary recruitment advantage created by tax-free contracts, the Warriors’ winning culture, Josh Papalii’s emotional Canberra farewell and the teams fighting to keep their seasons alive.

00:00 The NRL finals race heats up
00:49 Three teams level at the top
01:35 Billy breaks the ladder into three races
03:28 Why the Warriors have the perfect finals run
06:02 Joey Manu signs with the PNG Chiefs
08:11 PNG’s extraordinary recruitment advantage
09:58 The Chiefs’ first seven players
11:25 Developing Papua New Guinea’s local talent
13:48 How the Tigers stunned the Roosters
17:11 Patrick Herbert’s remarkable NRL comeback
18:10 Is the Roosters loss a blessing in disguise?
21:12 Sharks survive a scare against the Titans
23:48 Why elite teams value their wingers
25:02 The Dolphins’ premiership credentials
27:59 Billy makes his grand final prediction
29:56 The Dolphins’ dangerous bench weapons
31:13 Why the Dolphins can win the premiership
33:01 Are the Panthers back to their best?
35:22 Panthers v Bulldogs preview
36:26 Will Ivan Cleary rest players?
38:13 How the Warriors reached the top
41:13 Warriors overcome their injury crisis
43:54 What Kurt Capewell brings to a team
46:44 Josh Papalii’s emotional Canberra farewell
49:55 The Broncos’ remarkable comeback record
50:35 Broncos v Storm preview
52:21 Last year’s top four could all miss the finals
54:31 How Newcastle can threaten the contenders
56:27 Cowboys face a dangerous Tigers test
58:21 Round 26 final thoughts

With only two rounds remaining before the NRL finals, Billy Slater breaks down the race for the minor premiership, the top four and the final places inside the eight.
Billy reveals why he is predicting a cracking grand final, explains how the Tigers exposed the Roosters and assesses whether Penrith can defend their premiership under mounting pressure.
The team also discusses Joey Manu&rsquo;s blockbuster move to the PNG Chiefs, the extraordinary recruitment advantage created by tax-free contracts, the Warriors&rsquo; winning culture, Josh Papalii&rsquo;s emotional Canberra farewell and the teams fighting to keep their seasons alive.
00:00 The NRL finals race heats up 00:49 Three teams level at the top 01:35 Billy breaks the ladder into three races 03:28 Why the Warriors have the perfect finals run 06:02 Joey Manu signs with the PNG Chiefs 08:11 PNG&rsquo;s extraordinary recruitment advantage 09:58 The Chiefs&rsquo; first seven players 11:25 Developing Papua New Guinea&rsquo;s local talent 13:48 How the Tigers stunned the Roosters 17:11 Patrick Herbert&rsquo;s remarkable NRL comeback 18:10 Is the Roosters loss a blessing in disguise? 21:12 Sharks survive a scare against the Titans 23:48 Why elite teams value their wingers 25:02 The Dolphins&rsquo; premiership credentials 27:59 Billy makes his grand final prediction 29:56 The Dolphins&rsquo; dangerous bench weapons 31:13 Why the Dolphins can win the premiership 33:01 Are the Panthers back to their best? 35:22 Panthers v Bulldogs preview 36:26 Will Ivan Cleary rest players? 38:13 How the Warriors reached the top 41:13 Warriors overcome their injury crisis 43:54 What Kurt Capewell brings to a team 46:44 Josh Papalii&rsquo;s emotional Canberra farewell 49:55 The Broncos&rsquo; remarkable comeback record 50:35 Broncos v Storm preview 52:21 Last year&rsquo;s top four could all miss the finals 54:31 How Newcastle can threaten the contenders 56:27 Cowboys face a dangerous Tigers test 58:21 Round 26 final thoughts

Origin coach Billy Slater and co-host Peter Psaltis break down winners, losers, players and clubs each week, answering the biggest questions of the round. Raw. Honest. On demand.

Origin coach Billy Slater and co-host Peter Psaltis break down winners, losers, players and clubs each week, answering the biggest questions of the round. Raw. Honest. On demand.

League’s greatest Fullback returns every Monday of the NRL season to look back on a massive round of Rugby League.

The Billy Slater Podcast

Billy Reacts to Joey Manu’s PNG Move and Predicts the Grand Final

Billy Slater explains why he has decided to step down as Queensland State of Origin coach after five years in charge.

Billy reflects on his three series victories, the relationships he formed, the responsibility of representing Queensland and whether coaching could feature in his future. He also discusses the leading candidates to succeed him, including Cameron Smith and Johnathan Thurston.

Then, Billy and Peter Psaltis turn their attention to the NRL finals race: why the Warriors may be the competition’s best team, the alarming signs at Brisbane, the Cowboys’ costly loss, controversial bunker decisions, the Roosters’ premiership credentials and the Dolphins’ push for a top-four finish.

00:00 Welcome
00:23 Why Billy is stepping down as Queensland coach
02:10 Billy’s proudest achievement with Queensland
04:59 The call that brought Josh Papali'i back
06:16 Protecting what State of Origin represents
08:19 Who should coach Queensland next?
11:52 Could Billy coach again?
15:03 Billy’s all-in approach to life
16:57 Paul Vautin, Cameron Smith and the golf game
18:19 Cameron Smith and Johnathan Thurston as coaches
20:23 Are the Warriors the NRL’s best team?
23:43 How Andrew Webster transformed the Warriors
26:11 The Warriors’ returning players
27:16 Have the Broncos checked out?
29:48 Can Brisbane recover before the season ends?
31:02 The top-eight race opens up
33:42 The penalty that decided Cowboys–Eels
35:37 Stephen Crichton’s referee collision
39:18 Roosters edge the Panthers
41:42 Daly Cherry-Evans’ final NRL premiership push
44:29 Panthers face a dangerous Melbourne Storm
46:17 The Dolphins’ top-four opportunity
47:49 Why Kurt Donoghoe is so valuable
50:28 Dragons–Bulldogs preview
53:11 Closing thoughts

Billy Slater explains why he has decided to step down as Queensland State of Origin coach after five years in charge.
Billy reflects on his three series victories, the relationships he formed, the responsibility of representing Queensland and whether coaching could feature in his future. He also discusses the leading candidates to succeed him, including Cameron Smith and Johnathan Thurston.
Then, Billy and Peter Psaltis turn their attention to the NRL finals race: why the Warriors may be the competition&rsquo;s best team, the alarming signs at Brisbane, the Cowboys&rsquo; costly loss, controversial bunker decisions, the Roosters&rsquo; premiership credentials and the Dolphins&rsquo; push for a top-four finish.
00:00 Welcome 00:23 Why Billy is stepping down as Queensland coach 02:10 Billy&rsquo;s proudest achievement with Queensland 04:59 The call that brought Josh Papali'i back 06:16 Protecting what State of Origin represents 08:19 Who should coach Queensland next? 11:52 Could Billy coach again? 15:03 Billy&rsquo;s all-in approach to life 16:57 Paul Vautin, Cameron Smith and the golf game 18:19 Cameron Smith and Johnathan Thurston as coaches 20:23 Are the Warriors the NRL&rsquo;s best team? 23:43 How Andrew Webster transformed the Warriors 26:11 The Warriors&rsquo; returning players 27:16 Have the Broncos checked out? 29:48 Can Brisbane recover before the season ends? 31:02 The top-eight race opens up 33:42 The penalty that decided Cowboys&ndash;Eels 35:37 Stephen Crichton&rsquo;s referee collision 39:18 Roosters edge the Panthers 41:42 Daly Cherry-Evans&rsquo; final NRL premiership push 44:29 Panthers face a dangerous Melbourne Storm 46:17 The Dolphins&rsquo; top-four opportunity 47:49 Why Kurt Donoghoe is so valuable 50:28 Dragons&ndash;Bulldogs preview 53:11 Closing thoughts

Billy Slater Explains His Queensland Exit + The Alarming Signs at the Broncos

Round 23 delivered spectacular comebacks, major upsets and another dramatic shake-up of the NRL ladder.

Billy Slater and Peter Psaltis assess the race for the minor premiership, explain why Newcastle should concern every finals contender and consider whether Melbourne can still make a late charge for the top eight.

Billy breaks down the Warriors’ premiership credentials, Luke Metcalf’s impact at halfback and the emergence of Aaron Clark and Leka Halasima. He also examines how the Panthers can replace the injured Isaiah Yeo and why writing off the defending champions would be a serious mistake.

The team also discusses the Roosters’ rising stars, Cody Ramsey’s remarkable return, the Dolphins’ first finals appearance, Cody Walker’s extraordinary match-winning play and the biggest contests awaiting us in Round 24.

New episodes of The Billy Slater Podcast are available every Monday.

00:25 Billy’s NRL ladder observations
02:17 Can Melbourne still reach the finals?
03:54 Dragons upset the Sharks
07:07 Why one poor performance shouldn’t define a contender
09:00 Cowboys respond after their record defeat
11:25 The rise of Heilum Luki
13:34 Where should the Warriors host a home final?
17:22 Aaron Clark’s outstanding season
20:04 Luke Metcalf makes his statement
22:59 The Warriors’ young talent and winning culture
26:29 Isaiah Yeo’s injury and the impact on Penrith
29:40 Why Billy refuses to write off the Panthers
30:15 How Nathan Cleary’s role could change
32:18 Will Penrith rest players before the finals?
34:09 Roosters survive a thriller against the Bulldogs
37:00 Cody Ramsey’s remarkable return
39:45 Is Billy coaching seven NRL teams next year?
40:24 Dolphins secure their first finals appearance
43:44 The experience powering the Dolphins’ forward pack
47:35 Cody Walker’s incredible match-winning 40/20
49:24 Melbourne prospect Hayden Watson impresses
51:44 Panthers versus Roosters preview
52:59 Bulldogs versus Rabbitohs preview
53:45 Can Brisbane upset the Warriors?
55:05 Round 24 closing thoughts

Round 23 delivered spectacular comebacks, major upsets and another dramatic shake-up of the NRL ladder.
Billy Slater and Peter Psaltis assess the race for the minor premiership, explain why Newcastle should concern every finals contender and consider whether Melbourne can still make a late charge for the top eight.
Billy breaks down the Warriors&rsquo; premiership credentials, Luke Metcalf&rsquo;s impact at halfback and the emergence of Aaron Clark and Leka Halasima. He also examines how the Panthers can replace the injured Isaiah Yeo and why writing off the defending champions would be a serious mistake.
The team also discusses the Roosters&rsquo; rising stars, Cody Ramsey&rsquo;s remarkable return, the Dolphins&rsquo; first finals appearance, Cody Walker&rsquo;s extraordinary match-winning play and the biggest contests awaiting us in Round 24.
New episodes of The Billy Slater Podcast are available every Monday.
00:25 Billy&rsquo;s NRL ladder observations 02:17 Can Melbourne still reach the finals? 03:54 Dragons upset the Sharks 07:07 Why one poor performance shouldn&rsquo;t define a contender 09:00 Cowboys respond after their record defeat 11:25 The rise of Heilum Luki 13:34 Where should the Warriors host a home final? 17:22 Aaron Clark&rsquo;s outstanding season 20:04 Luke Metcalf makes his statement 22:59 The Warriors&rsquo; young talent and winning culture 26:29 Isaiah Yeo&rsquo;s injury and the impact on Penrith 29:40 Why Billy refuses to write off the Panthers 30:15 How Nathan Cleary&rsquo;s role could change 32:18 Will Penrith rest players before the finals? 34:09 Roosters survive a thriller against the Bulldogs 37:00 Cody Ramsey&rsquo;s remarkable return 39:45 Is Billy coaching seven NRL teams next year? 40:24 Dolphins secure their first finals appearance 43:44 The experience powering the Dolphins&rsquo; forward pack 47:35 Cody Walker&rsquo;s incredible match-winning 40/20 49:24 Melbourne prospect Hayden Watson impresses 51:44 Panthers versus Roosters preview 52:59 Bulldogs versus Rabbitohs preview 53:45 Can Brisbane upset the Warriors? 55:05 Round 24 closing thoughts

Panthers Without Isaiah Yeo: Can They Still Win the Premiership?

Billy Slater and Peter Psaltis break down a massive Round 22 as the NRL finals race begins to take shape.

Billy analyses the Roosters’ record-breaking 82-point performance against the Cowboys and explains why Trent Robinson’s side may be timing its premiership run perfectly.

They also discuss the Warriors’ versatility and growing premiership credentials, Penrith’s powerful return to form, Nathan Cleary’s mastery of the game and the development of Panthers young gun Jaxon Edgar.

Billy reflects on Laurie Daley’s decision to step down as New South Wales coach, reveals the players he idolised growing up and explains why Reggie Cressbrook was one of his childhood favourites.

The boys examine the Broncos’ failed premiership defence, the controllable factors Brisbane got wrong and whether Michael Maguire should use the final five rounds to blood young players.

Plus, the Bulldogs continue their winning streak, Melbourne unveils another promising young halfback, Adam Doueihi responds after a difficult week and Billy previews the biggest matches of Round 23.

00:00 Welcome to the Billy Slater Podcast
00:30 The NRL finals race begins to separate
01:18 Roosters score a historic 82 points
04:06 What went wrong for the Cowboys?
05:53 Are the Roosters timing their run perfectly?
07:46 Warriors enter the top-two conversation
09:24 Why the Warriors are so difficult to contain
10:27 Can the Warriors win the premiership?
14:57 Laurie Daley steps down as Blues coach
16:33 Billy reflects on Laurie Daley’s playing career
18:17 The players Billy idolised growing up
20:35 Penrith overpower Canberra in Mudgee
23:06 Nathan Cleary’s mastery of rugby league
25:15 Panthers young gun Jackson Edgar impresses
27:15 Can the Raiders still make the finals?
29:41 Kalyn Ponga inspires the Newcastle Knights
33:31 Why Fletcher Sharpe is so dangerous
35:09 Brisbane’s premiership defence is officially over
37:44 The trait the Broncos have lost
39:29 Should Brisbane blood young players?
42:45 Bulldogs defeat an understrength Storm
45:12 Melbourne’s next generation emerges
48:17 Adam Doueihi responds after a difficult week
51:14 Round 23 preview
51:49 Can the Cowboys bounce back?
53:19 Roosters and Bulldogs renew an old rivalry
54:44 Final thoughts

Billy Slater and Peter Psaltis break down a massive Round 22 as the NRL finals race begins to take shape.
Billy analyses the Roosters&rsquo; record-breaking 82-point performance against the Cowboys and explains why Trent Robinson&rsquo;s side may be timing its premiership run perfectly.
They also discuss the Warriors&rsquo; versatility and growing premiership credentials, Penrith&rsquo;s powerful return to form, Nathan Cleary&rsquo;s mastery of the game and the development of Panthers young gun Jaxon Edgar.
Billy reflects on Laurie Daley&rsquo;s decision to step down as New South Wales coach, reveals the players he idolised growing up and explains why Reggie Cressbrook was one of his childhood favourites.
The boys examine the Broncos&rsquo; failed premiership defence, the controllable factors Brisbane got wrong and whether Michael Maguire should use the final five rounds to blood young players.
Plus, the Bulldogs continue their winning streak, Melbourne unveils another promising young halfback, Adam Doueihi responds after a difficult week and Billy previews the biggest matches of Round 23.
00:00 Welcome to the Billy Slater Podcast 00:30 The NRL finals race begins to separate 01:18 Roosters score a historic 82 points 04:06 What went wrong for the Cowboys? 05:53 Are the Roosters timing their run perfectly? 07:46 Warriors enter the top-two conversation 09:24 Why the Warriors are so difficult to contain 10:27 Can the Warriors win the premiership? 14:57 Laurie Daley steps down as Blues coach 16:33 Billy reflects on Laurie Daley&rsquo;s playing career 18:17 The players Billy idolised growing up 20:35 Penrith overpower Canberra in Mudgee 23:06 Nathan Cleary&rsquo;s mastery of rugby league 25:15 Panthers young gun Jackson Edgar impresses 27:15 Can the Raiders still make the finals? 29:41 Kalyn Ponga inspires the Newcastle Knights 33:31 Why Fletcher Sharpe is so dangerous 35:09 Brisbane&rsquo;s premiership defence is officially over 37:44 The trait the Broncos have lost 39:29 Should Brisbane blood young players? 42:45 Bulldogs defeat an understrength Storm 45:12 Melbourne&rsquo;s next generation emerges 48:17 Adam Doueihi responds after a difficult week 51:14 Round 23 preview 51:49 Can the Cowboys bounce back? 53:19 Roosters and Bulldogs renew an old rivalry 54:44 Final thoughts

Billy Reacts to Joey Manu’s PNG Move and Predicts the Grand Final

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