Tensions are high in the lead-in to the finals. Michael Carayannis is off on baby duty and Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield returns as he, Brent Read & Michael Carayannis debate whether rival teams are right, and that Penrith are arrogant. They look at salary cap issues at the Sharks and Roosters, Isaiah Papali'is future, Buzz's big call on the Wests Tigers and the pressure on Manly coach Des Hasler to keep his job.

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