With just six rounds remaining before the finals, Billy Slater breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league.

Can the injury-hit Storm still pull off a miracle? Why Cronulla have become the competition's hottest team, and why Penrith remain the safest premiership pick despite not being the form side.

Billy also gives his thoughts on the West Tigers' Adam Doueihi saga, the Bulldogs rediscovering their defensive identity, and the extraordinary recruitment advantage being handed to the new PNG Chiefs after landing Zach Lomax and chasing more elite talent.

00:19 Intro
00:44 Are the Broncos and Storm finished?
05:55 Can the Raiders make the finals?
08:13 PNG Chiefs land Zach Lomax
14:44 Why the Sharks are the NRL's form team
20:21 What's gone wrong at Manly?
22:54 Cowboys end Brisbane's season
25:57 Billy reveals what went wrong at the Broncos
30:12 Penrith's championship mindset
34:38 Why Penrith are still the team to beat
36:39 Bulldogs rediscover their defensive identity
39:26 Billy on the Adam Doueihi and Tigers drama
45:24 Billy backs Benji Marshall
47:14 Round 22 preview
49:09 Storm's next generation gets its chance
51:37 Billy's first game at fullback

 New episodes of the Billy Slater Podcast every Monday.

With just six rounds remaining before the finals, Billy Slater breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league.
Can the injury-hit Storm still pull off a miracle? Why Cronulla have become the competition's hottest team, and why Penrith remain the safest premiership pick despite not being the form side.
Billy also gives his thoughts on the West Tigers' Adam Doueihi saga, the Bulldogs rediscovering their defensive identity, and the extraordinary recruitment advantage being handed to the new PNG Chiefs after landing Zach Lomax and chasing more elite talent.
00:19 Intro 00:44 Are the Broncos and Storm finished? 05:55 Can the Raiders make the finals? 08:13 PNG Chiefs land Zach Lomax 14:44 Why the Sharks are the NRL's form team 20:21 What's gone wrong at Manly? 22:54 Cowboys end Brisbane's season 25:57 Billy reveals what went wrong at the Broncos 30:12 Penrith's championship mindset 34:38 Why Penrith are still the team to beat 36:39 Bulldogs rediscover their defensive identity 39:26 Billy on the Adam Doueihi and Tigers drama 45:24 Billy backs Benji Marshall 47:14 Round 22 preview 49:09 Storm's next generation gets its chance 51:37 Billy's first game at fullback
&nbsp;New episodes of the Billy Slater Podcast every Monday.

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

"They're not selfless team actions" Billy Slater on the Tigers’ Doueihi Crisis

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

"They're not selfless team actions" Billy Slater on the Tigers’ Doueihi Crisis

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