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Paul Kent is back with his very own podcast. Kenty Blitz - Monday to Thursday Kenty Primetime - Friday Uncompromising, direct & fearless. Always. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 Looking for Kenty merch? Grab yours here: https://fanatics.tv/shop 00:00 - Media cop Trojan horse 05:49 - Johnny Gibbs diagnosis 08:45 - Nico Hynes revival 13:29 - Hynes' goal record chase 14:37 - Goal-kicking evolution 19:09 - Walsh kick controversy 21:01 - Turbo skips Perth 23:05 - Matt King's Origin challenge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
33 min
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 Looking for Kenty merch? Grab yours here: https://fanatics.tv/shop 00:00 - Weekend recap 00:58 - Laurie Daley steps down 02:52 - Matt King gets Blues job 10:37 - Storm and Broncos bow out 16:16 - Bellamy's future 21:47 - NRL media cop warning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
35 min
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 coaches, why the bunker was introduced, Michael McGuire's Broncos, November 1 talks and the PNG Chiefs player compound. #AskKenty Looking for Kenty merch? Grab yours here: https://fanatics.tv/shop 0:00 - Start 0:51 - Q1: Contract Breakers 4:05 - Q2: Michael Chammas' PNG Role 6:47 - Q3: Laurie Out, Matty Johns In? 8:07 - Q4: Grand Finalists Missing The Eight 9:28 - Q5: Tim Tszyu's Future 12:06 - Q6: Best Junior & Biggest What If 14:18 - Q7: Media Narrative Control 14:55 - Q8: Kenty's Same Outfit 16:11 - Q9: Favourite Tree Species 17:06 - Q10: Super League Fallout 21:43 - Q11: Commonwealth Games 23:11 - Q12: Arnott's Biscuits 23:35 - Q13: Most Violent Teams 25:34 - Q14: NRLW Coaches In The NRL 26:58 - Q15: Why The Bunker Was Introduced 28:56 - Q16: Madge's Broncos 29:48 - Q17: November 1 Talks 31:14 - Q18: PNG Player Quota 31:23 - Q19: PNG Player Compound 32:26 - Q20: Ryan Papenhuyzen 33:05 - Q21: Benji & Doueihi Drama 34:47 - Outro Join the Clubhouse! Sign up for exclusive sports content, invitations to live shows, member discounts on merchandise, tours and bar shouts throughout the year. No spam. Just quality updates, delivered directly to your inbox twice weekly. https://www.fanatics.tv/clubhouse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 hr 26 min
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 Looking for Kenty merch? Grab yours here: https://fanatics.tv/shop 00:00 - PNG Chiefs face unfair advantage claims 01:32 - Why PNG deserves an NRL team 04:17 - Tax-free recruitment and changing perceptions 10:01 - Fan backlash and the $600M misconception 12:25 - Building the Chiefs infrastructure 14:54 - PNG pathways and domestic rugby league 18:46 - The 10-year PNG player development goal 23:19 - Managing young PNG talent and family pressure 27:29 - Where Australia's $600M investment goes 30:19 - Michael Chammas on changing sides 35:27 - Player families, culture and resort life 41:58 - Warriors lessons and player turnover 46:12 - Signing Luai, Payne Haas and marquee targets 56:11 - Player transition, tax-free incentives and club culture 01:16:58 - Ask Chammas and PNG Chiefs fan questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
34 min
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 #NRL #rugbyleague Looking for Kenty merch? Grab yours here: https://fanatics.tv/shop Chapters 00:00 - Sam Walker contract latest 01:50 - PNG chase Cleary and Walker 02:28 - Cleary holds off Penrith talks 06:27 - Munster not PNG's priority 12:05 - Dearden's cap clause 17:00 - Talagi dropped by Panthers 18:40 - Dragons' halves squeeze 21:35 - Cowboys v Roosters 23:39 - Friday night previews 25:40 - Warriors warning and Panthers v Raiders 27:40 - Broncos v Knights 31:45 - Sunday previews and Tigers test Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32 min
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 Looking for Kenty merch? Grab yours here: https://fanatics.tv/shop Chapters 00:00 - Tigers face Doueihi fallout 00:36 - Doueihi owns his mistakes 01:43 - Benji's damage control 03:58 - Galvin and Luai comparison 06:23 - Standards Benji walked past 08:08 - Benji's rookie lessons 10:26 - Refusing to play 14:19 - Daley's Blues exit 18:50 - Nikorima joins Dragons 24:42 - Broncos' finals miracle 26:49 - Rule change fallout 30:32 - Payten saves himself Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32 min
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 Looking for Kenty merch? Grab yours here: https://fanatics.tv/shop Chapters 00:00 - Doueihi meeting fallout 01:50 - Will Doueihi stay at Tigers? 03:20 - Was Doueihi selfish? 05:02 - Life inside an NRL blow-up 07:18 - Benji names Doueihi at seven 09:42 - Tigers' halves dilemma 11:05 - Benji's control problem 13:17 - Why clubs keep failing 16:18 - Business of rugby league 22:40 - Harry Grant's injury blow 27:37 - Knights' injury crisis 29:40 - Warriors and PNG news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
36 min
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 Looking for Kenty merch? Grab yours here: https://fanatics.tv/shop 00:00 - Weekend footy + Storm decline 04:01 - Knights' injury double blow 05:46 - Roosters build finals momentum 07:23 - Sharks keep banking wins 08:59 - Doueihi saga explained 10:03 - Tigers' empty statement 12:09 - Judiciary fallout begins 14:23 - Benji's fundamental mistake 16:12 - Doueihi calls out standards 20:30 - Teammates back Doueihi 27:01 - Doueihi's Tigers future 33:28 - Titans find their speed Kenty Blitz EP203 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31 min
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. Looking for Kenty merch? Grab yours here: https://fanatics.tv/shop 0:00 - Start 0:07 - Q1: Bunker Decision Making 2:58 - Q2: AI Bunker Decisions 4:01 - Q3: Luai as PNG Recruiter 5:41 - Q4: Tigers Paying Luai Out 6:26 - Q5: Eels Concern Over Luai 6:43 - Q6: PNG Tax-Free Advantage 11:32 - Q7: Increasing Squad Sizes 14:23 - Q8: Reg Gasnier's Greatness 17:40 - Q9: Walker Brothers Football 21:01 - Q10: Pepsi or Coca-Cola 21:25 - Q11: Blocking Third Party Deals 23:56 - Q12: Kicking on the Last 25:43 - Q13: Cannonball Tackles 26:58 - Q14: NRL Integrity Unit 28:29 - Q15: What NRL Management Does Well 29:07 - Q16: Spacing Out Origin 30:15 - Q17: Footy Atmosphere 30:43 - Outro Join the Clubhouse! Sign up for exclusive sports content, invitations to live shows, member discounts on merchandise, tours and bar shouts throughout the year. No spam. Just quality updates, delivered directly to your inbox twice weekly. https://www.fanatics.tv/clubhouse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 hr 14 min
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 Looking for Kenty merch? Grab yours here: https://fanatics.tv/shop 00:00 - Luai's Tigers exit explained 04:19 - Loyalty, business and modern contracts 07:39 - Why early NRL deals are broken 09:24 - Managers and exit clauses under fire 12:01 - Why league thrives on scandal 18:00 - Scandals, outrage and league attention 21:35 - The Tigers' costly exit clause 27:35 - Benji's rookie-coach reality 30:18 - Why NRL contracting rules fail 36:11 - Lessons from Parramatta's cap scandal 41:37 - Fixing the player movement circus 48:02 - Parramatta's one-year Luai gamble Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
33 min
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 Looking for Kenty merch? Grab yours here: https://fanatics.tv/shop 00:00 - Intro + 99k subscribers 00:54 - Munster gets PNG permission 01:43 - PNG's Cleary priority 04:26 - Chiefs' tax-free offer 07:10 - Munster v Cleary twist 10:10 - PNG's recruitment plan 12:03 - Salary cap squeeze begins 15:15 - Souths freeze contract talks 17:53 - Shibasaki joins Perth Bears 20:57 - Eels v Panthers 22:46 - Weekend game previews 28:36 - Broncos' must-win clash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
33 min
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 Looking for Kenty merch? Grab yours here: https://fanatics.tv/shop 00:00 - Intro + Kenty returns 00:41 - Latrell's season in doubt 02:36 - Latrell's value question 06:28 - Wayne and Souths under pressure 09:37 - Rabbitohs injury toll 13:43 - Latu Fainu ban debate 17:42 - Fifita kicking suspension 19:44 - Luai's PNG third-party mess 20:36 - Pepsi v Powerade conflict 25:58 - Moses handles Luai questions 28:20 - Hello Sport's PNG confusion 30:52 - PNG tax rules clarified Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
34 min
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 Looking for Kenty merch? Grab yours here: https://fanatics.tv/shop 00:00 - Intro + 200th episode 00:49 - O'Sullivan's week inside NRL 04:36 - How O'Sullivan spotted the 40/20 05:43 - Inside Bulldogs video review 08:33 - Bulldogs culture and leadership 11:27 - Dean Young lands Dragons job 15:52 - Seibold linked to PNG Chiefs 18:01 - Lessons for Perth and PNG 21:26 - PNG's tax-free money talk 23:20 - Rugby league rivalries 26:55 - Luai's Tigers call 30:27 - O'Sullivan's Bulldogs role Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
35 min
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 Looking for Kenty merch? Grab yours here: https://fanatics.tv/shop 00:00 - Weekend ladder squeeze 02:11 - Manly's honeymoon is over 02:43 - Turbo's cruel hamstring blow 05:04 - Foran's first real coaching test 07:39 - Knights' missed Shark Park chance 08:43 - Brisbane's finals fight 11:12 - O'Sullivan unlocks the Bulldogs 15:38 - Bunker howlers hit Dragons 21:39 - Bunker paralysis by analysis 26:19 - Should the NRL ditch the bunker 27:15 - PNG's free hit at NRL stars 32:24 - Latu Fainu tackle debate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32 min
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. Looking for Kenty merch? Grab yours here: https://fanatics.tv/shop 0:00 - Start 0:18 - Q1: Tigers Handling Luai 1:43 - Q2: Is Luai Overrated? 3:33 - Q3: Leaving Superstar Teams 5:48 - Q4: Release Bunker Audio? 7:31 - Q5: Union Style Video Review 9:01 - Q6: Overcomplicated Rules 11:10 - Q7: Stop Showing Replays? 12:29 - Q8: Players Becoming Refs 14:01 - Q9: NSW Coach Next Year 16:30 - Q10: Zac Lomax Return Risk 20:12 - Q11: Cobbo Buyer Of The Year? 20:49 - Q12: PVL Without Abdo 23:31 - Q13: Top 10 Finals 25:29 - Q14: Reserve Grade 26:51 - Q15: Player Manager Payments 27:59 - Q16: Player Relationships 29:20 - Q17: Modern Day Enforcers 30:55 - Q18: I Told You So Moments 31:08 - Q19: Music At The Footy 31:48 - Q20: Darts Checkout 32:02 - Outro Join the Clubhouse! Sign up for exclusive sports content, invitations to live shows, member discounts on merchandise, tours and bar shouts throughout the year. No spam. Just quality updates, delivered directly to your inbox twice weekly. https://www.fanatics.tv/clubhouse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
59 min
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 Looking for Kenty merch? Grab yours here: https://fanatics.tv/shop 00:00 - Luai's Tigers exit explained 04:19 - Loyalty, business and modern contracts 07:39 - Why early NRL deals are broken 09:24 - Managers and exit clauses under fire 12:01 - Why league thrives on scandal 18:00 - Scandals, outrage and league attention 21:35 - The Tigers' costly exit clause 27:35 - Benji's rookie-coach reality 30:18 - Why NRL contracting rules fail 36:11 - Lessons from Parramatta's cap scandal 41:37 - Fixing the player movement circus 48:02 - Parramatta's one-year Luai gamble Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
34 min
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 Looking for Kenty merch? Grab yours here: https://fanatics.tv/shop 00:00 - Luai addresses Tigers exit 04:47 - PNG's $3M money question 08:14 - Lomax, Cleary and PNG's next targets 13:23 - Local team banned after brawl 15:19 - Panthers v Broncos 17:50 - Sharks v Knights 19:23 - Roosters v Storm 21:19 - Raiders v Rabbitohs 25:04 - Warriors v Dragons 26:19 - Bulldogs v Tigers 27:52 - Titans v Manly 29:52 - Dolphins v Cowboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32 min
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 Looking for Kenty merch? Grab yours here: https://fanatics.tv/shop 00:00 - Lomax rejects Storm move 03:11 - PNG play for Lomax 04:31 - Storm's roster hole 07:23 - Eels stand firm 09:31 - Nawaqanitawase's World Cup snub 12:26 - NRL's next excitement machines 19:54 - Why can't wingers jump 22:52 - Madge, Mam and Broncos soft underbelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 min
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 Looking for Kenty merch? Grab yours here: https://fanatics.tv/shop 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 third-party money 07:22 - Warriors and PNG currency questions 10:18 - Is Luai the right Eels signing 14:55 - Munster injury and Storm sale 22:42 - Nawaqanitawase's World Cup contract twist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31 min
The Tigers face a huge call on Jarome Luai, with Kenty saying the next fortnight could decide whether he even sees out the season as the club slides out of the finals race. Plus exit clauses under the microscope, Parramatta's potential Luai play, the Dolphins' finals reality check, Manly's honeymoon ending, Perth's roster blow and another bunker mess. #NRL #RugbyLeague Looking for Kenty merch? Grab yours here: https://fanatics.tv/shop 00:00 - Intro + Kenty's return 02:24 - Luai's Tigers turmoil 05:12 - Could Luai leave this year 09:22 - Benji relationship questions 12:40 - Exit clauses under fire 15:23 - Warriors handling player exits 17:10 - Parramatta's Luai play 19:49 - Dolphins' finals reality check 21:36 - Top eight squeeze 22:41 - Jai Arrow tribute 23:43 - Manly's honeymoon ends 25:44 - Perth Bears roster blow 27:22 - Bunker loses feel for the game 31:01 - Sin Bin preview + wrap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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