Kenty - Paul Kent NRL Podcast

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Paul Kent, Warren Livingstone and Paul Crawley break down the biggest stories in rugby league — with Brisbane’s culture crisis front and centre.

The team unpacks the fallout from Adam Reynolds’ farewell backflip, Reece Walsh’s social-media storm and why the Broncos have lost their identity under Michael Maguire’s watch. They also debate the NRL’s proposed top-10 finals system, whether more rule changes are helping the game, and why PNG could enter the competition as a genuine super team.

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0:20 — Broncos’ Culture Cris...

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Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league — with the Broncos’ latest drama front and centre.

Kenty unpacks reports surrounding Adam Reynolds’ post-playing role and why Brisbane’s handling of the situation raises deeper questions about the club’s culture.

He also examines Papua New Guinea’s reported mega-offer for Nathan Cleary, makes his call on Coach of the Year, and previews a huge weekend of NRL action — including Broncos v Storm, Panthers v Bulldogs, Roosters v Dolphins and more.

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0:00 - Welcome...

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz

Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league — and the Broncos’ latest drama is front and centre.

Kenty unpacks Reece Walsh’s social media controversy, Adam Reynolds’ farewell backflip and the growing questions around Brisbane’s culture under Michael Maguire.

He also looks at Queensland’s dwindling Origin coaching options, Paul Gallen’s brutal response to Nelson Asofa-Solomona’s boxing talk, and the latest on Jock Madden.

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00:00 - Intro

2:31 - Bronco Backflips: Reece Walsh, Adam Reynolds and Brisbane’s...

Adam Reynolds has been denied the Broncos farewell he wanted — and Kenty isn’t buying Brisbane’s explanation.

Kenty and the team also unpack Jai Arrow’s special Rabbitohs send-off, Jacob Preston’s Bulldogs re-signing, and why PNG’s tax-free advantage is already reshaping NRL player values. Plus, they debate the NRL’s new kick-off trial, Kevin Walters’ move to St Helens, and South Sydney giving Wayne Bennett the green light to coach Queensland.

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The Papua New Guinea Chiefs land their marquee man, confirming Joey Manu as player No.7 in a huge statement signing. Plus, the Sydney Roosters' run comes crashing down against the West Tigers and the Warriors steal top spot with a golden field goal.

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00:00 - Start

00:22 - Bulldogs' Casualty Ward Grows

01:44 - PNG Chiefs Confirm Joey Manu Signing

13:35 - Fans "Powerless" Against PNG's Tax-Free Advantage

17:16 - Roosters' Unbeaten Run Ends Against the Tigers

21:17 - Warriors Steal Top Spot With Golden Field Goal

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Kenty answers the rugby league questions fans are actually asking.

This week, Kenty breaks down Isaac Moses’ influence at the Knights, whether Sam Walker could land at South Sydney, and whether his ACL injury affects his next deal. He also weighs in on the Panthers’ late-season form, Latrell Mitchell’s return, how the NRL makes money from wagering, and Cooper Cronk’s move from Melbourne to the Roosters.

Plus: the future of PNG and Perth reserve grade, James Graham’s “dog of war” reputation, Jeff Fenech’s time at the Eels, and what the perfect NRL...

Paul Kent and Paul Crawley debate where Ivan Cleary now sits among rugby league's greatest coaches after reaching 500 games, and why long-term coaches like Wayne Bennett and Craig Bellamy have survived where others burn out.

Plus, Kenty on the state of modern media, social media defamation, Bennett's power game, Penrith's pathways, Melbourne Storm's reported $150 million valuation, Bellamy's true value, and whether Gus Gould's Bulldogs project is starting to repeat the Penrith warning signs. #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Kenty on media...

AJ Brimson has been granted permission to leave the Titans as Kenty breaks down why his utility value has left him without a clear position on the Gold Coast.

Plus Zane Harrison's potential PNG appeal, Payne Haas missing the World Cup, Andrew Webster's long-term Warriors deal, Melbourne's retirement blows, Ray Stone's throwback style and the biggest Round 25 previews. #Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Ivan Cleary's 500th

01:22 - AJ Brimson Exit Call

02:45 - PNG's Zane Harrison Watch<...

Queensland's search for a new Origin coach has turned into a mess as Kenty breaks down the candidates, the lack of appetite for the job and whether Wayne Bennett is still the emergency option.

Plus Clint Gutherson's season-ending injury, Daniel Atkinson's Dragons chance, Michael Cheika's Waratahs move, Latrell Mitchell's Souths return, Isaah Yeo's Panthers boost, Melbourne's $150 million valuation and the Tigers' latest surgery drama. #Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Queensland's Coaching Mess

01:20 - Ben Te'o's Next Move

Sam Walker's camp is frustrated as tension builds around the Roosters contract leak, PNG's November 1 threat and whether the halfback is still certain to stay.

Plus Daly Cherry-Evans' UK move, Cameron Smith knocking back Queensland, Latrell Mitchell's finals return, Josh Papalii's Raiders farewell, Braydon Trindall's injury call, Reece Walsh's World Cup blow, and the Kikau tackle debate. #Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Sam Walker Leak Tension

02:07 - PNG's November 1 Threat

06:27 - Walker's Roosters Obligation

08:52...

Sam Walker gets the points over Nathan Cleary as the Roosters make a statement against Penrith heading towards the finals.

Plus Manly's collapse, Kieran Foran's coaching test, Brisbane's staggering fall, Luke Metcalf and Tricky Trindall injury fears, and Kenty's frustration with the bunker and common sense in rugby league. #Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Roosters Topple Penrith

00:58 - Walker Gets Points Over Cleary

01:33 - Penrith's Yeo Problem

04:10 - Finals Injury Fears

05:05...

Kenty answers the questions fans are actually asking.

Kenty dives into why Benji Marshall will come under real pressure at the Tigers, how PNG's tax-free advantage could affect player market values, and why the six again rule may be doing more damage than first expected.

He also gives his view on a 20-team finals format, Nathan Cleary's market value, agent fees, whether the NRL draft could return, clubs trying to work together against PNG, Penrith's premiership hopes without Isaiah Yeo, concussion clauses, future coaching minds, Bears and Chiefs depth, Alfie Langer, signing busts...

Paul Kent and Paul Crawley unpack the concussion and CTE debate after the Geelong waiver controversy, with Kenty arguing the game sometimes has to protect players from themselves.

Plus Sam Walker's rejected Roosters offer, Robbo's reaction to the leaked contract story, whether the Roosters could be putting pressure on Walker, the PNG expansion threat, Jett Cleary's release request, Nathan Cleary's future, the Bulldogs' possible halfback play, and the pressure building again at the Wests Tigers. #NRL #RugbyLeague #PrimeTime

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Kenty breaks down whether the 2026 NRL season deserves an asterisk as the six-again rule reshapes momentum, blowouts and the finals race.

Plus Murray Taulagi's French rugby move, Corey Horsburgh's Perth Bears deal, Matt Lodge's Super League lifeline, and every Round 24 preview. #Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Murray Taulagi Quits NRL

02:35 - Corey Horsburgh Joins Perth

03:39 - Why Middles Cost Big Money

11:05 - Parramatta CEO Exit + Matt Lodge

13:58 - NRL's Asterisk Season Debate<...

Sam Walker's Roosters talks are on hold as Kenty breaks down why the stalled deal opens the door for PNG to chase a marquee halfback.

Plus Nathan Cleary's PNG wait, Ivan Cleary on Penrith's salary cap squeeze, Hudson Young's Raiders threat, Corey Horsburgh's Bears move, and Daly Cherry-Evans' Hull FC option. #Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Intro + Kenty's Darts Tactics

00:39 - Brian Smith Tribute

03:42 - Sam Walker Deal Stalls

06:59 - PNG Targets Cleary Or...

Latrell Mitchell is back running at Rabbitohs training as South Sydney sweat on the superstar's return for their finals push.

Plus Ashton Ward's freak injury, Manly's slide, Corey Horsburgh's costly brain fade, Ricky Stuart's history with Corey Parker, Roosters-Panthers, the NRL's global round plans, the Southern Orcas' bold coaching play, AFL's grassroots threat and the third-v-fourth playoff debate. #Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Intro + Dave Trodden

01:06 - Latrell's Return Boost

04:28 - Ashton Ward's Freak Injury

Brian To'o is heading to PNG, with Kenty breaking down why the next Panthers domino has fallen and how the Nathan Cleary chase is still hanging over Penrith.

Plus the Warriors' Indigenous Round moment, Isaah Yeo's injury blow, the Roosters' minor premiership test, Luke Metcalf's Warriors claim, Cronulla's stumble, Manly's Foz problem, Bellamy's future and Ricky Stuart's Raiders spray. #Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Intro + Warriors Haka

02:26 - Brian To'o Joins PNG

04:23 - Nathan Cleary PNG...

Kenty answers the questions fans are actually asking.

Kenty dives into the anger around PNG's tax-free third-party advantage, whether clubs knew enough before taking the compensation payout, and why the Dally M voting system still leaves room for controversy.

He also gives his view on Phil Gould and NRL media bans, joint venture clubs, Nathan Cleary and PNG, playmakers moving to lock, Michael Maguire's NSW future, Arthur Beetson and Ron Massey stories, low-scoring football, the NRLW salary cap, player agent commissions, Lay Down Sally, public-interest journalism, Tasmania, Adelaide and 20/40 kicks. #AskKenty

Paul Kent and Paul Crawley break down the latest Tigers drama, comparing Lachlan Galvin's exit, Adam Doueihi's fallout and Jarome Luai's PNG Chiefs move, with Kenty arguing the deeper issue at Wests has still not been fixed.

Plus the finals contenders, Penrith's big halves call with Jack Cogger and Blaize Talagi, Andrew Webster's Warriors coaching job, Nicho Hynes' Cronulla turnaround, the coach of the year race, the Roosters' recruitment machine, Sam Walker's rise, Canterbury's finals threat and the six-again crackdown. #NRL #RugbyLeague #PrimeTime

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The PNG tax-free debate takes another turn as Kenty explains the third-party detail causing concern among clubs.

Plus Brandon Smith being cleared, the NRL's media-obligation crackdown, Australia's World Cup selection headache, and every Round 23 game preview. #Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Intro + PNG Tax-Free Twist

06:14 - Third-Party Mess Explained

12:52 - Brandon Smith Cleared + Media Snubs

17:47 - Kangaroos Selection Headache

21:46 - Titans vs Cowboys

22:36 - Warriors vs Panthers

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The clubs are filthy over PNG's tax-free salary cap detail, with Kenty calling out the NRL over what was left out of the expansion negotiations.

Plus the NRL's blowout problem, why the Bears could be in immediate trouble, Sharks finance concerns, Ryan Carr's Castleford fallout, Herbie Farnworth whispers, Adam Reynolds' Broncos finish and the media cop warning. #Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Intro + Blowout Crisis

01:07 - Roosters Smash Cowboys

03:25 - Tigers-Eels Low-Score Lesson

05:37...

Kenty follows up on the NRL's proposed media cop, why the rule could become a Trojan horse for silencing criticism, and how it could reshape the way rugby league is covered.

Plus Johnny Gibbs' health battle, Nico Hynes' Cronulla revival, his goal-kicking record chase, the Wishart kick controversy, Tommy Turbo missing Manly's Perth trip and Matt King's Origin challenge. #Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Media cop Trojan horse

05:49 - Johnny Gibbs diagnosis

08:45 - Nico Hynes revival<...

Kenty reacts to the NRL's proposed media cop, what it could mean for criticism of the game, and why rugby league needs transparency rather than silence.

Plus Laurie Daley stepping down from NSW, Matt King taking over the Blues, Andrew Johns ruling himself out, Melbourne's season ending, Craig Bellamy's future and Brisbane officially bowing out. #Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Weekend recap

00:58 - Laurie Daley steps down

02:52 - Matt King gets Blues job

10:37...

Kenty answers the questions fans are actually asking.

Kenty dives into whether the Benji Marshall and Adam Doueihi drama is really over, why the Super League war still cuts deep for some people, and where Tim Tszyu goes after his performance against Errol Spence Jr.

He also gives his view on stopping players from breaking contracts for bigger money, Michael Chammas' PNG role, Laurie Daley ruling himself out of NSW, grand finalists missing the eight, Brad Fittler and Owen Craigie as junior talents, media narrative control, the Commonwealth Games, violent old-school teams, NRLW...

Michael Chammas joins Kenty Prime Time to explain how the PNG Chiefs are building the NRL's newest club, why rival teams are already questioning the tax-free recruitment advantage, and how the club landed names like Jarome Luai, Alex Johnston, Connor Watson, Matty Lees and Zac Lomax.

Plus the $600M Pacific investment, PNG pathways, the plan to develop local players, welfare concerns for young talent, player families living in Port Moresby, lessons from Penrith and the Warriors, Michael's move from journalism into club land, and the big questions around the Chiefs' first NRL season. #PrimeTime #NRL #RugbyLeague<...

Kenty breaks down the looming halves market, why the Roosters' Sam Walker contract talk may be a positioning play, and why PNG are circling Nathan Cleary and Walker before Cameron Munster.

Plus Tom Dearden's cap clause, the danger of 10-year deals, Blaize Talagi's Panthers axing, the Dragons' halves squeeze and a full preview of the weekend's NRL games. #Blitz

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Chapters

00:00 - Sam Walker contract latest

01:50 - PNG chase Cleary and Walker<...

Kenty reacts to Benji Marshall and Adam Doueihi fronting the media, the Tigers standards issue that still needs fixing, and why the fallout may finally be put to bed.

Plus Laurie Daley's expected Blues exit, Cody Nikorima joining the Dragons, St George Illawarra's recruitment overhaul, Brisbane's finals miracle, the NRL rule change fallout and Todd Payten saving himself in North Queensland. #Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Tigers face Doueihi fallout

00:36 - Doueihi owns his mistakes<...

Kenty breaks down the latest Adam Doueihi fallout at Wests Tigers, why the meeting resolved little, how Benji Marshall handled the selection call, and why Doueihi may not last beyond this season.

Plus the Tigers' leadership questions, why some clubs keep failing, Harry Grant's injury blow, Melbourne's season on the brink, Newcastle's injury crisis, Luke Metcalf's Warriors omission and Zach Lomax's PNG signing. #Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Doueihi meeting fallout

01:50 - Will Doueihi stay...

Kenty breaks down the Adam Doueihi fallout at Wests Tigers, from the judiciary confusion and team-list snub to the standards dispute, teammate support and why the saga is far from resolved.

Plus Melbourne's slide, Newcastle's injury blow, the Roosters' finals momentum, Cronulla's quiet surge, Manly's Foranball wobble, the Titans' attacking speed and the biggest talking points in rugby league. #Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Weekend footy + Storm decline

04:01 - Knights' injury double blow

05:46 - Roosters build...

Kenty answers the questions fans are actually asking.

Kenty dives into Papua New Guinea's tax-free advantage, whether Jerome Luai could become a recruiter for the new franchise, and why the bunker still panics when the biggest calls need to be made.

He also gives his view on AI bunker decisions, the Tigers paying Luai out, whether Eels fans should be worried, NRL squad sizes, Reg Gasnier's greatness, the Walker Brothers' football philosophy, third-party deals, last-tackle kicking, cannonball tackles, the NRL integrity unit, Origin scheduling and manufactured atmosphere at the footy.

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Jerome Luai's shock Tigers exit takes centre stage as Kenty and Crawls break down why Wests made the call, how Benji Marshall handled the fallout, and why Parramatta's one-year play for Luai says plenty about Jason Ryles' pressure to win now.

Plus the wider NRL contract mess, player managers, exit clauses, whether constant player-movement scandals actually help rugby league, and why the game still has no clean answer for mid-season contract chaos. #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Luai's Tigers exit explained<...

PNG's recruitment raid takes another twist as Kenty breaks down Cameron Munster's permission to speak with the Chiefs, why Nathan Cleary remains the priority, and how the tax-free money could change the market.

Plus South Sydney's contract freeze, Latrell Mitchell's value question, Shibasaki's Perth Bears move, Parramatta v Penrith, Newcastle v Roosters, Souths v Storm, Broncos v Cowboys and the biggest games of the round. #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Intro + 99k subscribers

00:54 - Munster gets PNG permission

Kenty clears up the PNG third-party money confusion after Hello Sport's mix-up, explaining what is tax-free, what is not, and why Luai's reported Pepsi deal could become a Parramatta sponsor headache.

Plus Latrell Mitchell's season concerns, South Sydney's injury crisis, Wayne Bennett's pressure, the Latu Fainu ban, David Fifita's kicking suspension and Mitchell Moses' response to Luai questions. #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Intro + Kenty returns

00:41 - Latrell's season in doubt

02:36 - Latrell's value question

06:28...

Sean O'Sullivan joins Kenty Blitz for the 200th episode, lifting the lid on an NRL player's week, Bulldogs review sessions, 40/20 preparation and the mindset needed through the run home.

Plus Dean Young's Dragons appointment, Anthony Seibold's PNG link, the tax-free money talk around the Chiefs, rugby league's biggest rivalries, Jerome Luai's Tigers call and O'Sullivan's Bulldogs role. #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Intro + 200th episode

00:49 - O'Sullivan's week inside NRL

04:36 - How O'Sullivan spotted the 40/20

05:43...

Kenty unloads on the bunker after another weekend of howlers, calling for a review, simpler rules and a return to the original goal of fixing the obvious mistakes.

Plus Turbo's latest hamstring blow, Manly's honeymoon ending, Sean O'Sullivan's Bulldogs impact, Brisbane's finals fight, PNG's tax-free free hit at NRL stars, the Bears' roster headache and the Latu Fainu tackle debate. #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Weekend ladder squeeze

02:11 - Manly's honeymoon is over

02:43 - Turbo's cruel hamstring...

Kenty answers the questions fans are actually asking.

Kenty dives into Laurie Daley's NSW future, who could coach the Blues next, and why experience matters when Origin pressure hits.

He also gives his view on the Tigers' handling of Jerome Luai, whether Luai is overrated, bunker transparency, rugby union-style video review, overcomplicated rules, referee pathways, Zac Lomax's NRL return risk, Selwyn Cobbo's buyer-of-the-year case, PVL running the game without Andrew Abdo, a possible top 10 finals system, reserve grade, player managers, old-school enforcers and music at the footy.

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Jerome Luai's shock Tigers exit takes centre stage as Kenty and Crawls break down why Wests made the call, how Benji Marshall handled the fallout, and why Parramatta's one-year play for Luai says plenty about Jason Ryles' pressure to win now.

Plus the wider NRL contract mess, player managers, exit clauses, whether constant player-movement scandals actually help rugby league, and why the game still has no clean answer for mid-season contract chaos. #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Luai's Tigers exit explained<...

PNG's money play takes centre stage as Kenty breaks down Luai's reported third-party windfall, the tax-free twist, and why Penrith should be worried about the Chiefs chasing Nathan Cleary, Isaah Yeo and more.

Plus Luai's Tigers exit, Parramatta's short-term gamble, Lomax's expected PNG move, a local footy team ban, Panthers v Broncos, Sharks v Knights, Roosters v Storm and the biggest games of the round. #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Luai addresses Tigers exit

04:47 - PNG's $3M money question<...

Zac Lomax has knocked back Melbourne's latest play, with Kenty saying the smart move is to stay in rugby for the World Cup before the obvious PNG chase begins for 2028.

Plus the Storm's roster holes, Parramatta standing firm, Mark Nawaqanitawase's World Cup snub, rugby league's next excitement machines, wingers refusing to catch bombs, and Madge's fight to fix Brisbane's soft underbelly. #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Lomax rejects Storm move

03:11 - PNG play for Lomax

04:31 - Storm's...

Jarome Luai is reportedly headed to Parramatta on a one-year deal, with Kenty backing the Eels' short-term play while praising Benji Marshall's long-term call to move him on.

Plus PNG's third-party money, Warriors currency questions, Cameron Munster's injury blow, Melbourne Storm sale talk, Mark Nawaqanitawase's World Cup contract twist and the R360 threat. #NRL #RugbyLeague

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00:00 - Luai signs with the Eels

02:08 - Benji's long-term Tigers call

04:27 - Tigers move Luai on

05:15 - PNG's...