Lightning ruck speed is NOT what the game needs

Josh Morris and the Australian's Andrew Webster join James Willis to address the problem of ruck speed and fatigue in the game. It's leading to more injuries and HIAs. Is a fast game necessarily a good game? Plus, the Broncos are being petty by removing Gorden Tallis's name from a conference room, …

Time to have a conversation about Jake Trbojevic

Mark Geyer and the Australian's Andrew Webster join James Willis to have an uncomfortable conversation about Jake Trbojevic and his future. Plus, Gus Gould is the master manipulator in the Bronson Xerri affair, and PVL vs the AFL. Does the ARLC chairman need to keep starting code wars? For all you…

Is Xerri trying to do a Galvin?

The Sydney Morning Herald's Neil Breen joins James Willis to break down the Bronson Xerri saga at the Bulldogs. Plus, they rant about Peter V'Landys's rule changes, explain how a transfer system will struggle and why Ken Irvine should share his medal name with Alex Johnston. For all your NRL news …

The game's too fast! Time for ten interchanges

Josh Morris and the Australian's Andrew Webster join James Willis with the wash up from Alex Johnston's record breaking Friday night, with the Roosters finding themselves in a spot of bother. Plus, pressure mounts on Anthony Seibold and Todd Payten, Josh proposes a move to ten interchanges to keep …

We have a stupid contracting system

Mark 'MG' Geyer and the Australian's Andrew Webster join host James Willis and bring up the old Origin eligibility chestnut with Kalyn Ponga pledging himself to New Zealand. Plus, the Mitch Barnett transfer news highlights the folly of the NRL contracting system and how much time do we give Daly Ch…

Melbourne Storm's Lomax pursuit lacked class

The Sydney Morning Herald's Neil Breen joins James Willis to examine Melbourne Storm's behaviour in the Zac Lomax affair. Should Justin Rodski really be texting the NRL asking them to apply to blowtorch to the Eels? Plus, we expect fans to rush the field for Alex Johnston, Netflix says no to the NR…

The six again rule is kneejerk nonsense

Josh Morris joins the Australian's Andrew Webster and host James Willis and chides the NRL for the six again rule. Is the NRL prone to kneejerk decisions? Plus, confusion reigns over the disruptor, Zac Lomax is lost to the rah-rahs and Webby thinks the old copper is coming out in Wayne Bennett when…

Sorry, RLPA. Players ARE bargaining chips!

James Willis and the Australian's Andrew Webster examine whether rugby is a genuine option now for Zac Lomax. After Ryan Matterson's interjections, are players bargaining chips in NRL negotiations? Plus, the problems with the six man bench, and how Nick Politis scuppered Peter V'Landys proposed kic…

Who feels sorry for Zac Lomax?

James Willis and journalist Andrew Webster drill down on the Zac Lomax drama. Who are the winners and losers? Plus, the third year of the Las Vegas venture has been the best so far, PNG tax free status is enticing for seasoned players and Shane Flanagan's call for an extra captain's challenge durin…

NRL’s Vegas Venture Three Years in

Get the news you need to hear with The Offload! Host James Willis and journalist Andrew Webster dive into rugby league’s Vegas venture as it hits year three. Plus, they break down the fiery Zac Lomax affair and Mitch Barnett’s shock Warriors exit. For all your NRL news - follow the Continuous Call…