Melbourne Storm star Eli Katoa is set to miss the 2026 NRL season, as he continues his recovery from head knocks that forced him to have brain surgery.

Katoa suffered some head knocks while on test duty with Tonga during the season-ending Pacific Championships.

Kiwis doctor Greg McLeod joined Piney to discuss.

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Melbourne Storm star Eli Katoa is set to miss the 2026 NRL season, as he continues his recovery from head knocks that forced him to have brain surgery.
Katoa suffered some head knocks while on test duty with Tonga during the season-ending Pacific Championships.
Kiwis doctor Greg McLeod joined Piney to discuss.
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Greg McLeod: Kiwis doctor on Eli Katoa missing the 2026 NRL season following brain surgery

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James McOnie from the Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Warriors' upcoming clash against the Knights, the newest star in the FPC - and the unfortunate Hyrox incident.

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James McOnie from the Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Warriors' upcoming clash against the Knights, the newest star in the FPC - and the unfortunate Hyrox incident.
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James McOnie: The Crowd Goes Wild host previews Warriors' clash against the Knights and the new star in the FPC

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Breakers owner Marc Mitchell is lauding the off-season work of Dillon Boucher ahead of this afternoon's ANBL season-opener against Illawarra in Auckland.

The president of basketball operations has brought in 11 international and local players while appointing World Cup-winning coach Gordon Herbert.

Tipoff against the Hawks is at 5pm this evening - and Marc Mitchell joined Piney to discuss further.

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Breakers owner Marc Mitchell is lauding the off-season work of Dillon Boucher ahead of this afternoon's ANBL season-opener against Illawarra in Auckland.
The president of basketball operations has brought in 11 international and local players while appointing World Cup-winning coach Gordon Herbert.
Tipoff against the Hawks is at 5pm this evening - and Marc Mitchell joined Piney to discuss further.
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Marc Mitchell: Breakers owner on the start of the new season

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The Warriors are set to face off against the Knights at Eden Park this evening, and one expert says it's set to be a tough competition.

The Kiwi side have the home advantage, but the Knights have prepared a strong squad ahead of the match.

Former NRL player Braith Anasta joined Piney to discuss.

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The Warriors are set to face off against the Knights at Eden Park this evening, and one expert says it's set to be a tough competition.
The Kiwi side have the home advantage, but the Knights have prepared a strong squad ahead of the match.
Former NRL player Braith Anasta joined Piney to discuss.
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Braith Anasta: former NRL player speculates ahead of the upcoming Warriors v Knights clash

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Greg McLeod: Kiwis doctor on Eli Katoa missing the 2026 NRL season following brain surgery

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