The Advantage Line Rugby League Podcast

The Advantage Line is back for another week as host Paul and Karl are joined this time by NRL guru Nick Tedeschi and former NRL player Blake Ayshford.In traditional fashion, the show starts off with each member of the panel asked to describe each game of the Round 4 slate with one word and one word only, allowing us to get a feel for how the team viewed the action.The lads then go through a review of their recent weekend of picks as their in-house competition roars on, with a new leaderboard order in place. This week also ups the stakes of the competition, as the punishment for the loser was announced.To finish the episode, the group previews some of the biggest games of a huge Round 5 slate while also making their next set of tips for the competition.

Still yet to land on top of the table, the boys only come up 20 odd points short. Tough going this one.

The Advantage Line is back for another edition, as hosts Karl and Paul discuss all the recent happenings in the rugby league world with their panel of experts. This week on the show, the team is made up of NRL guru Nick Tedeschi, Searley the oval ball connoisseur, and former NRL player Blake Ayshford. To open the episode, the team dive into how the Warriors’ 3-0 start has them feeling and what has stood out most to them during the early part of the season. Next, Karl brings a new game to the table, where everyone has to describe each of the last round’s matchups with one word only. Following this, the topic wheel is spun and the team are back discussing the Wahs, as they look into what the potential best spine for the team should be going forward from their red hot start. In traditional fashion, the panel close out by looking back at all their picks from the weekend and put together a new set for the upcoming round.

They boys have been handed a gift grid with a real Blake Ayshford flavour.

Welcome back to the Advantage Line your one stop shop for Rugby League chat. Where you’ll find bargain opinions, top dollar stats, and the jokes are on sale. This week we react to Alex Johnston break the NRL try scoring record, but things quickly breakdown into a debate about who was on the field and when. We preview the week ahead as the two of the NRL’s unbeaten teams take on each other as the One NZ Warriors travel for the first time this year to face the surprise package of the Knights. Someone’s 0 has to go, in what will be an early test of title credentials for both clubs. Both Teddy and Paul have made errors in predicting this early stage of the Warriors season and if you think we will let them off the hook, you must be joking. The week ahead has some spicy clashes, so put on your oven gloves cause these takes are hot.

With Round 1 of the NRL season officially in the books, the panel is back for another week of The Advanatge Line Podcast. Hosts Karl and Paul, alongside former NRL player Blake Ayshford and NRL guru Nick Tedeschi, review all the action from the most recent slate of games. Following this, the team open discussion about this weekend’s games, with an in depth preview of some of the headline match ups, including the Warriors vs Raiders and Roosters vs Rabbitohs. The episode is once again rounded out with each member of the panel's picks for the lineup of games this weekend as they continue their season long tipping contest. Tune in every Wednesday during the NRL season for new episodes! Our Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GXQiHt1I3IndvWwsB7fJV?si=1c5ee6c937d54f29 Check Out Our TAB Socials Here: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tab.nzutm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TAB/X/ Twitter: https://x.com/TAB_NZL?s=20

The boys are back at it, having a crack at the NRL Grid. Spoiler, this week goes much better than last.

Another Wednesday means another episode of The Advantage Line, where Paul is joined by his panel of Nick Tedeschi and former NRL player Blake Ayshford to discuss all the recent happenings surrounding rugby league.To start things off, the lads crack into a review of all the action from NRL Vegas, making sure they touch on the good, the bad and the ugly from both hit outs.After looking at the Vegas games, it is all about the upcoming slate this weekend. The team dives into some stats they think might be relevant to each match, while also previewing the biggest clashes of Round 1.Once the initial previews are done, it is all about the best bets, as the panel provides a couple of tips they feel are a good chance across the six games from Thursday through to Sunday.Tune in every Wednesday during the NRL season for new episodes! Our Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GXQiHt1I3IndvWwsB7fJV?si=1c5ee6c937d54f29 Check Out Our TAB Socials Here: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tab.nzutm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TAB/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/TAB_NZL?s=20

The boys have another crack at the NRL Grid with varying results this week 😬

Week two of The Advantage Line Podcast is ready to roll!Starting out, the panel discuss the latest news across the sport, with the discussion centred around Mitch Barnett announcing his departure from the Warriors in 2027 and Hull KR beating the Broncos. From there, the lads dig into a season preview as they talk through each side’s total wins prop and how they see that playing out, as well as selecting a top try scorer for each team. To round out the episode, the team dive into this weekend’s NRL season openers in Vegas, providing a quick game preview and tips for both games on Sunday afternoon. Tune in every Wednesday during the NRL season for new episodes! Our Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GXQiHt1I3IndvWwsB7fJV?si=1c5ee6c937d54f29 Check Out Our TAB Socials Here: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tab.nzutm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TAB/X/ Twitter: https://x.com/TAB_NZL?s=20

The NRL Grid is like Wordle for NRL fans and the boys can't get enough of it. This year they're working as a team to finish the Grid each week as fast as they can.

The Advantage Line Podcast is back for the 2026 season! To kick off the new season, Karl and his panel, Nick Tedeschi and former NRL player Blake Ayshford discuss the latest news surrounding the game. They start with the huge changes to State of Origin eligibility and then cover the groundbreaking transfer of Payne Haas to the Bunnies from 2027. From there, the lads dive into predicting each team’s 2026 season using a song, movie, or TV show name as a reference. This is followed by the panel’s ladder predictions, from 1 through 17, with strong alignment on several selections. To finish, they discuss some of the standout future markets ahead of the season’s kickoff. Tune in every Wednesday during the NRL season for new episodes! Our Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GXQiHt1I3IndvWwsB7fJV?si=c82e0818a8eb459e Check Out Our TAB Socials Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tab.nz?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TAB/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/TAB_NZL?s=20

Welcome back to another episode of The Advantage Line Podcast! It’s the final episode of the year, and the lads wrap up an epic season of rugby league. They review the last weekend of internationals, where Australia beat England 30–8 to sweep the Ashes 3–0, and New Zealand claimed the Pacific Championship over Samoa. A big talking point was Deine Mariner’s disallowed try — would the result have changed if it had counted? The boys agree the match was played at Origin-level intensity, international footy now could be the pinnacle. Kieran Foran farewelled the game in perfect style, ending a phenomenal career, while Dylan Brown picked up three Man of the Match awards and showed his worth for Newcastle next year. They also give credit to Stacey Jones for silencing the doubters. The team looks back on a massive 2025 from Las Vegas and Magic Round to the Pacific Champs, calling it one of the best NRL seasons yet. To finish, they wrap up The Good, The Bad and The Ugly and throw out some early 2026 predictions, naming their premiers, top 8, wooden spooners, Dally M winner, and Team of the Year for 2026. That’s a wrap for The Advantage Line 2025 — see you all early next year!

Welcome back to another episode of The Advantage Line Podcast! This week, the lads kick things off a little differently with a quick game of “All Say the Same Player’s Name.” Does it go to plan, or straight to shambles? They break down the good, the bad, and the ugly from the weekend’s action. The Tongan fans created electric scenes at Eden Park as Keano Kini lit it up for the Kiwis. Meanwhile, somehow Jarvo has done it again joining Australia for their national anthem. Should the NRL step in to better protect players’ health after serious questions were raised over a huge pre-game head knock? It’s finally here, the Pacific Championships finals! The Kiwi Ferns are looking to upset the Jillaroos, while the Kiwis hope to carry on their fine form as they take on Samoa in the men’s final. Who will take home the silverware.

Welcome back to another episode of The Advantage Line Podcast! Another big weekend of international footy is upon us, with teams looking to lock in their spot in the finals. Paul’s back and in charge, diving straight into the weekend’s punting with that 1980s spreadsheet. Find out who gets stitched up as the lads rank Paul’s top five Pacific players alongside the everlasting the good, the bad and the ugly from the weekend. The fellas digest the big head-to-head battles from an action-packed weekend of international footy: Toa Samoa toppling Tonga, the PNG Kumuls getting the job done against the Cook Islands, Australia kicking off the Ashes in style with what you could call a clinical display against England, and the Jillaroos leaving Fetu Samoa in the dust. With speculation swirling that the NRL could be taken around the world — how real is it? Is it achievable? Will it happen? The lads wrap things up with a review of the Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns games — and, of course, a bit of punting to top it off.

Welcome back to another episode of The Advantage Line Podcast!The lads kick off the week with some better news than usual, coming off what could arguably be their best weekend on the punt as a collective.The social-media trend Blind Ranking makes its debut on the pod, as they blind rank five of the biggest test upsets.It wouldn’t be The Advantage Line without The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from the weekend’s action. With the second round of the Pacific Championship gearing up, the lads dive into a full preview of the games ahead PNG take on the Cook Islands, Samoa face their big rivals, Tonga, and the Rugby League Ashes kicks off this weekend as Australia gets ready to rip into England.

Welcome back to another episode of The Advantage Line Podcast!The lads weren’t too happy about a week without league, but Teddy is back fizzing more than ever after spending some time punting from the hospital bed.Our Top 10 segment returns this week, as the boys break down the best players that never cracked an international line up, those who, for one reason or another, never quite got their shot. It’s the perfect time to revisit some snubs, with the Pacific Championships kicking off this weekend and The Kiwis taking on Samoa this Sunday.

Welcome back to another episode of The Advantage Line Podcast!It’s been one hell of an NRL season and a long one at that! We break down the key turning points and the best moments from the Grand Final, as the Broncos claim their first title in 19 years.We also crown our 2025 Advantage Line Punter of the Year, someone please send Paul an NRL 101 guidebook apologies to anyone who followed his tips! Plus, we’re back with another round of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.With the NRL season wrapped up, attention turns to the International Pacific Championship. The lads run through the team line-ups for Toa Samoa, Tonga, and New Zealand, breaking down who made the cut and what to expect from the matches ahead.

Welcome back to another episode of The Advantage Line Podcast!With the Grand Final just around the corner, the fellas break down their Dally M Team of the Year including some controversial nominations and the Dally M Awards up for grabs.The always-popular Top Ten segment returns, as the lads count down the Top Ten Grand Final tries of the NRL era, along with the weekend’s the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Finally, they dive into a full Grand Final preview: The 2025 decider sees the Broncos take on the Storm, who will come out on top?

Welcome back to another episode of The Advantage Line Podcast.We’re down to the final four as we edge closer to the Grand final. The number one–ranked Raiders are gone, along with Teddy’s Bulldogs.The team reflects on the good, the bad, and the ugly from the weekend, before ranking the Top 10 coaching changes.It’s prelims time: Melbourne take on the Sharks on Friday, while the reigning champs Penrith face Brisbane. The lads deliver a full preview.