NRL Banter Box
The Professor & Lil P bring a fun and fearless take on the NRL, mixing game-winning insights and behind-the-scenes banter. Perfect for young footy fans, they break down the biggest matches and tackle the game's quirks!
Reece Walsh turns toilet water into champagne rugba league 🍾
The Professor and Lil P are back with another big week on NRL Banter Box! 🏉
Was Reece Walsh’s performance against the Canberra Raiders his true champagne moment for the Brisbane Broncos? We break down how the Broncos are building momentum at the perfect time. 🍾💛
Meanwhile, the spotlight is on Hudson Young — did he really deserve 10 minutes in the sin bin, or was it a harsh call from the refs? 🤔
The Canberra Raiders face a huge test — can they recover psychologically and bounce back against the <...
A Storm stinkfest, a Broncos ambush! Plus ratings of all NRL teams 9-17
The NRL finals are here and NRL Banter Box is breaking it all down! 🏉 The Professor and Lil P review the Brisbane Broncos’ huge win over the Melbourne Storm that locked in a top 4 finish. Can Madge Maguire’s men wing again in week one of the finals against the minor premiers?
We also hand out our school-style grades, ranking every team from 9th to 17th – but which surprise side gets an F despite dodging the wooden spoon? 🤔
And after one of the all-time stinkers from Melbourne, are the Storm still genuine premiership contenders, or has their ca...
NRL Finals Fight 🔥 Who Makes the Top 4? Sharks, Broncos or Warriors?
The finals are here, and The Professor and Lil P are breaking down all the drama from the NRL! 🏉
First up — who grabs that last Top 4 spot? Can the Broncos surge ahead, will the Warriors hold strong, or are the Sharks still a chance? We’ve got the latest form and predictions that every NRL fan needs to hear.
Then it’s the biggest rivalry in rugby league: Rabbitohs vs Roosters. Can South Sydney end their season with the ultimate knockout blow, pushing the Roosters out of finals contention? 💥
And finally...
Phins’ Finals Fight, Miracle in Mudgee, Titans 2026 prediction!
The NRL finals are almost here, and The Professor and Lil P are back with another huge episode of NRL Banter Box! 🏉🔥
This week, we dive into the Phins’ finals hopes — after conceding more than 50 points a game, can they bounce back and still clinch 8th spot heading into September? Or has their season already slipped away? 🐬😱
We also break down the biggest headlines from across the league:
Resting stars before the finals — smart strategy or risky gamble?The incredible Miracle in Mudgee — how did it even happen? ✨Our picks for the NRL’s unsun...NRL Friday night blockbusters - who wins and why?!
he Professor and Lil P are back in the NRL Banter Box with a huge episode packed full of footy banter, laughs and big debates! 🏉
This week we break down Round 24 highlights and lowlights, from miracle tries to shockers you won’t believe. The big talking point: can the Dolphins or Roosters grab that crucial Top 8 spot? 🐬🐔 It’s season-defining footy and we’ve got our say.
We also dive into one of the hottest questions in rugby league right now – should the NRL change the rules for those flying winger tries where no de...
Panthers vs Storm Showdown! Can Penrith Make it 10 in a row? 🐾⛈️
This week on NRL Banter Box, The Professor and Lil P dive into a fiery NRL Round Preview & Predictions!
🔥 Panthers vs Storm – Can the red-hot Penrith Panthers stretch their streak to 10 wins? Or will Melbourne Storm’s premiership firepower smash the dream?
⚔️ Dragons on the Road – Shane Flanagan’s underdogs took down the ladder favourites. Can they pull off another upset in New Zealand?
🤔 Mitch Moses Meltdown – Was he right to let loose on his teammate, or did he cross the line?
😱 Broncos Disaster Zone – Tri...
NRL Top 4 Chaos! Can Souths Avoid the Spoon? 🥄🔥
The Professor and Lil P are back for another HUGE week of NRL fun in Round 23! 🏉🔥
Was the Penrith Panthers trainer up to something sneaky... or was it just a big misunderstanding? 🤔 We dive into the drama and let YOU decide!
Who will crack the coveted Top 4, and which clubs are clinging to their finals hopes? Our round 23 preview breaks down all the massive matchups — including the fight for the top 8! 💥
Plus:
🌟 Our favourite NRL players of 2025
💚 Can the Rabbitohs win any of their final games?
💔 Is Wayne Bennett really heading for his first eve...
🚨 Dodgy Try Drama + NRL's Best Haircut?! ✂️🏉
This week on NRL Banter Box, The Professor and Lil P dive into the wild world of Round 21! 👀 Did Parramatta really deserve that controversial try against the Broncos? 🤨 We break it down, moment by moment.
With their star halfback sidelined, can the Melbourne Storm still charge to a premiership without their Dally M weapon? ⚡🏆 The Banter Box crew has thoughts!
Plus, it’s a top 8 tug-of-war – who claims that last finals spot: Dolphins or Sea Eagles? 🐬🦅
And of course, the most important debate of the year... 💇♂️ Who h...
Chooks Cooked? 🐔💥 Are the Dogs the real deal?! 🏉
It’s another huge week on NRL Banter Box as The Professor and Lil P dive into all the drama from Round 20! 💥
😱 Heartbreak for the Knights as the Warriors edge a thriller — but can Andrew Webster’s squad lock down their Top 4 NRL ladder spot?
🐔 Are the Chooks cooked? Thursday night’s clash with the Storm is do-or-die.
🛁 Des Hasler’s blow-up: ordering the Titans out of the showers after a brutal loss to the Tigers — is the wooden spoon looming on the Gold Coast?
🐶 Plus...
Sharks Bite Back! 🦈 A Blues Disgrace & Maroons Miracle
It’s a jam-packed week on NRL Banter Box! 🎙️ We start with a fiery recap of last round's highlights — and yes, Nicho Hynes is back with a bang! 🦈💪 Did the Sharks just silence the critics? Plus, which players stood tall... and who went missing in action? 👀
Then we roll into massive predictions for the upcoming round! 🔮
Are the Warriors still top 4 material without Metcalf? 🤔
Is AOB coaching his final game for the Knights? 🧨
And what next for the NSW Blues after losing the unlosable series and Laurie Daley's rough Origin record? 💔...
Origin Decider Showdown! Cleary’s GOAT Moment? 🐐🔥
The biggest game of the year is here! 🏉🔥 In this week’s NRL Banter Box, we’re hyped for the State of Origin Game 3 Decider – and asking the BIG questions:
💥 Can Nathan Cleary rise to GOAT status under pressure?
🧢 Will Big Papa’s return shift momentum in the toughest arena in rugby league?
😬 And if QLD fall again… is Billy Slater’s rep as coach at risk?
We also break down Round 18's shock result:
🐯 Wests Tigers ROAR past the Roosters — but can Benji’s boys keep the fire going across the ditch?
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Storm Surge, Origin Shocks & Grand Finalist Picks
This week on NRL Banter Box, The Professor and Lil P dive deep into a massive week of rugby league drama and action:
State of Origin shake-up – Surprise selections and what they mean for Game III.Melbourne Storm statement win – Are they the true premiership front-runners after their best performance of the season?Game of the Year? – Did we just witness the most thrilling match of 2025?Grand Final predictions – Who’s peaking at the right time?Round 18 preview – Key match-ups and tipping chaos incoming.Packed with insight...
Panthers Pounce into the Top 8 & Lil P’s Secret NRL Recruitment Mission
The Penrith Panthers are back in business! After a shocking upset win over the Warriors in Auckland, The Professor and Lil P debate whether the reigning champs — now clinging to 8th spot — can charge toward an incredible fifth straight premiership.
Meanwhile, Lil P has been spotted on a mysterious recruitment mission in an unnamed continent. What’s the scoop on this next-gen rugby league talent pipeline?
We break down the hits and misses from State of Origin Game II, including standout moments and selection shocks. Plus, the underdog Knight...
Origin Game 2 Preview & are the Phins the best QLD side right now?
The Professor and Lil P are back with a fiery preview of State of Origin Game 2 — will Queensland bounce back, or will the Blues seal the deal?
We spotlight the high-flying Dolphins, turning heads with their red-hot form.
Plus, we break down the NRL’s latest scheduling debacle — the Penrith Panthers forced to face the Warriors just days after a 6-hour flight from Perth. Did the NRL stuff up the draw and disadvantage both sides?
All that and more in this week’s no-nonsense take on the g...
Cherry-Evans Axed! Ricky Stuart's Tears & Origin Drama!
In this week’s episode of NRL Banter Box, The Professor and Lil P unpack a huge week in rugby league:
💥 State of Origin Shock – Is this the end for Daly Cherry-Evans? We break down the bold new Queensland Maroons selections ahead of Game 2.
🔥 The Hottest Jersey Ever? – We debate whether this week’s viral Origin kit reveal is the best of all time.
😡 Coaches Behaving Badly – From Adam O'Brien's spray at the NRL to other sideline tantrums, we call out the ugly side of the week.
😭 Ricky Stuart in Tears<...
Mid-Season NRL Report Cards! What's your team's grading?
This week on NRL Banter Box, The Professor and Lil P break down all the big headlines from a wild week in rugby league:
Are the Canberra Raiders legit premiership contenders sitting 3rd on the ladder, or is a late-season fade coming?What went wrong for Queensland Maroons in State of Origin Game 1 — and is Daly Cherry-Evans facing the axe as QLD plans a Game 2 redemption?Brisbane Broncos spiral continues — what's happening at Red Hill, and can they still make the 8?🔥 We grade every NRL team in our 2025...Fearless Origin predictions, Dogs shake-up & can Penrith make the 8?
It’s all happening in rugby league this week! The Professor and Lil P break down the blockbuster build-up to State of Origin Game 1 — who wins, who takes the series, and who claims the Wally Lewis Medal?
Plus, we look back at Round 12, where literally every game was an upset. Did your team survive the chaos?
We also preview Round 13, with the Origin period kicking off and teams reshuffling their lineups.
And in big Bulldogs news: Toby Sexton out, Reed Mahoney on noti...
Which Wests Tigers star was secretly spotted flying to Perth?!
This week on NRL Banter Box, The Professor and Lil P break down a massive week in rugby league:
✈️ Which Wests Tigers star was secretly spotted boarding a flight to Perth?
🔥 Madge vs Marty – Martin Taupau axed over a social media storm
💥 Bold State of Origin predictions: Who takes Game 1? Will the Wally Lewis Medal go to a Blues or Maroons star?
⚡️ Was Nawaqanitawase’s stunner the Try of the Year?
🔮 Plus, all our tips for this weekend’s NRL action!
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Dessie's fish n chips, dirty Panthers tactics & how QLD's woes nourish their narrative
This week on NRL Banter Box, The Professor and Lil P break down the Broncos’ fall from Top 4 grace — can they turn it around?
We dive into the unstoppable Melbourne Storm, with Ryan Papenhuyzen flying high.
The NSW Blues look red-hot while the Maroons battle injury chaos ahead of Origin selections.
Plus: Shane Elford’s Panthers tactics under the microscope, Latrell Mitchell’s stunning 48m field goal, and why Parra won’t take home the spoon (and who might).
Don’t miss this full-throttle round-up of the week’s biggest NRL headlines.
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NRL Magic Round Recap: Rain, Raiders & Rave DJs
It was Magic Round mayhem in Brisbane, and The Professor & Lil P are back to break it all down!
From Sean & Marley’s DJ set at Suncorp Stadium to Sualauvi Faalogo lighting up Sunday, this week’s NRL Banter Box covers all the chaos – and class – of Round 10.
Penrith Panthers shock the Broncos with a statement winCanberra Raiders keep the streak alive in dramatic fashionThe pitch holds up (unlike the weather!)Who Am I? is back, plus birthday shoutoutsAnd we settle it...Titans Troubles, Broncos Boom, and Canberra the Comeback Kings!
This week on NRL Banter Box, The Professor and Lil P break down a huge week in rugby league!
🏉 Are the Gold Coast Titans headed for the wooden spoon? Coach Des Hasler’s job could be on the line after another disappointing performance.
🏉 The Brisbane Broncos shock the NRL world with a statement win over the ladder-leading Bulldogs — are the Broncos back?
🏉 What is the secret code to beat the mighty Melbourne Storm?
🏉 The Canberra Raiders' stunning comeback form — are they now the dark horses of the 2025 competition?
🏉 Plus, a full pr...
NRL record breaking crowds, Dolphins Dominate!
The Professor and Lil P return to the Banter Box with all the biggest NRL stories of the week! 🏉
This episode, we celebrate the Bulldogs' record-breaking crowd and strong defensive effort, dive into growing concerns for the Broncos and Manly, and preview the huge upcoming round. Plus, the Dolphins' stunning demolition of the Melbourne Storm — was it the greatest win in club history?
🔥 Talking Points:
Bulldogs fans set a new attendance recordBroncos and Manly under pressureTroubling Newcastle Knights statsRound preview and key matchupsDolphins crush Storm — history made?Finals implications and bold predictionsIf you love N...
Panthers are Toast! Who makes the Top 4 & NRL Grand Final?
Can the mighty Panthers reverse their form slump and make the finals? 🐾 This week on NRL Banter Box, The Professor Lil P dig into Penrith’s shaky form and ask: is their premiership window closing?
From highlights and lowlights across Round 6 to our freshly updated Top 4 predictions — including who we think will make the Grand Final — it’s all covered with our trademark mix of fun, family-friendly footy banter.
Plus:
👉 Who’s on the rise and who’s falling fast
👉 Our tips for Round 7
👉 Can the Panthers bounce back, or is this the end of a dynasty?
I...
Hasler's Heat, Raiders' Miracle & Unbeaten Bulldogs
🐾 Penrith Panthers' Decline: Four-time premiers hit rock bottom with three straight losses. Is the dynasty over?
🗣️ Des Hasler's Ref Drama: Titans coach Des Hasler goes off at the post-match press conference—will the NRL come down hard?
💥 Raiders’ Miracle Win: A last-minute try stuns the Sharks in an instant classic.
🔥 Latrell Mitchell Returns: The Rabbitohs star leads his injury-hit team to a thrilling victory over the Roosters.
🐶 Bulldogs Undefeated: Canterbury go 5-0 for the first time in 32 years—can they keep the dream alive?
Gritty Titans, barking Bulldogs and sliding Panthers
🏉 NRL Banter Box - Round 4 Recap & Round 5 Preview
The NRL season is heating up, and we’re breaking down all the big talking points! In this episode:
🔥 What’s happening to the Penrith Panthers? After four straight premierships, their form is slipping—are they in trouble?
🐶 The Bulldogs are top of the table! Can they keep up the momentum and prove they’re real contenders?
⚡ Gritty Titans get the win! A tough performance sees the Gold Coast Titans claim victory—are they turning things around?
📅 NRL R...
Haas beast mode, GF rematch recap, and which side is most in trouble?
Round 3 of the NRL was packed with action! 🏉 We break down:
✅ Payne Haas going full BEAST MODE for the Broncos 💪
✅ The epic Grand Final rematch – Panthers vs. Storm 🔥
✅ The Dolphins' 0-3 start… how deep is the hole? 🕳️
Plus, we give our tips and predictions for the next round! 🎙️🏆
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Roosters stun, Eels meltdown! Is the NRL Protecting Its Biggest Asset?
In this episode, we dissect the Sydney Roosters' stunning victory and the Eels' meltdown. Are Parramatta early contenders for the wooden spoon?
We also delve into the Brisbane Broncos' recent performance and address a pressing issue: player welfare amid extreme heat conditions. With temperatures soaring above 35 degrees during the Eels' recent game, concerns about player safety are at an all-time high. We reference real media commentary and social media reactions to explore whether the NRL is doing enough to protect its players.
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Bouncing Broncos, Mighty Storm & Why the Knights' Win Was Deceiving – Round 1
🏉 NRL Round 1 is in the books, and we’re breaking down all the biggest moments! 🏆🔥
In this episode of NRL Banter Box, we dive into the highs, lows, and surprises from the opening round of the 2025 NRL season! 🚀
🔹 Broncos soar! What went right for Brisbane in their season opener and a winning return for Ben Hunt
🔹 Storm surge! Melbourne prove once again why they dominate in Round 1.
🔹 Knights win, but was it all smoke and mirrors? We break down why their victory reveals little about the true a...
League in Lights: NRL Vegas Special
NRL Jackpot: Footy Goes to Vegas 🎰🏉
The NRL has officially landed in Sin City, and The Professor & Lil P are here to break it all down! From the Canberra Raiders' commanding 30–8 victory over the New Zealand Warriors to the Penrith Panthers' thrilling 28–22 win against the Cronulla Sharks, we’re diving deep into the action, the atmosphere, and what this means for the future of rugby league on the global stage.
Expect sharp analysis, bold takes, and plenty of banter as we dissect:
🏉 Seb Kris's standout performance, leading the Rai...NRL 2025 Kickoff: The Professor & Lil P’s hot season predictions
NRL 2025 Season Predictions with The Professor & Lil P
1️⃣ Biggest Player Moves – Who’s landed where, and which signings will shake up the season?
2️⃣ Premiership Winners – Our bold call on who’ll lift the trophy in October.
3️⃣ Minor Premiers – The team that will dominate the regular season.
4️⃣ State of Origin Winner – Will it be a Blues bounce-back or more Maroons magic?
5️⃣ Wooden Spoon – Which club is in for a rough ride in 2025?
6️⃣ First Coach Sacked – Is Benji Marshall in trouble, or will someone else go first?<...
