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This week Jimmy is joined by the now-former NRL CEO Andrew Abdo. From steering the NRL through COVID, expansion, Las Vegas and a record-breaking broadcast deal to his relationship with Peter V'landys, in his first and only long-form conversation since stepping down, Abdo reflects on six years at the helm of the game! 

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0:00 From South Africa To Sydney

3:15 Why Our Game Is The Best

9:00 Navigating The COVID Pandemic

13:25 Implementing Change At The NRL

17:58 What’s The NRL’s Ultimate Goal?

20:55 PNG & Pacific Investment

21:55 Buying Super League

30:52 Global Round

33:55 Working With Peter V’landys

41:41 $5.3 Billion TV Rights Deal

44:45 Content Creators Access To Highlights

48:22 Drive To Survive Style NRL Docos?

52:18 Interest From Amazon/Netflix

58:40 FIFA World Cup & The Hydration Breaks

1:12:30 Move To Tennis Australia

1:15:15 Could We Ever See A.I In The Bunker?

1:21:57 Sliding Doors Moment