After leaving league for boxing, Blairy's former team-mate Tevita Pangai Junior is preparing for his big return to NRL in the weekend's big game. He beams in from Queensland for an exclusive chat about his comeback, his plans after the Dolphins - and how Blairy treated him in their playing days. Plus, a Wallaby's switch to league got the boys wondering which rugby players they'd want in the NRL: "Stuff the All Blacks" was one conclusion! And, analysis of RTS' return for the Warriors.
As the Warriors bid to snap their looooong losing streak against the Storm, how should the returning Shaun Johnson play - and should RTS play at all? Plus, one of the great game of rugby league's great characters, Jordan Rapana, beams in from Canberra for an exclusive interview. And Blairy and Goran tackle your feedback on whether Auckland is ready to host the State of O.
It's Maroons v Blues time! Resplendent in his Queensland U17s jersey, Blairy explains why New Zealand's not ready to host a State of Origin match and NSW-born Goran tries to find out why Aotearoa is so in love with an Aussie institution. Plus: Former Warrior and current Tiger Isaiah Papali’i on life under Benji Marshall, how his move to Penrith went down and why he wouldn’t return to the Eels. And the boys give out some gongs as they run down the Warriors' mid-season report card.
The flying winger - and member of the 2023 Dally M team of the year - on how the Warriors stopped him quitting league, falling in love with his Māori culture and whether his trademark mullet is here to stay. Plus: State of O preview - why only one Wah made the cut; and Blairy and Goran's takes on a top school's controversial decision to stop students playing league.
Superstar Panthers prop James Fisher-Harris joins Blairy and Goran from Sydney to explain why he signed for the Warriors, their shock victory over his current team last weekend and the importance of his roots and culture. And with the Storm facing the Sea Eagles this week, Blairy opens up on the infamous brawl in the same fixture 13 years ago.
It's the big kick-off for League Of Our Own and Blairy and Goran as they welcome former Warrior now high-flying Dolphin Kodi Nikorima. They find out why he really signed for the start-up side and how he feels watching the Wahs from afar. Plus: Seeking silver linings in Shaun Johnson's injury; and, ahead of Sunday's Panthers v Warriors clash, considering how James Fisher-Harris is feeling about swapping sides.
Introducing a new Kiwi league podcast hosted by Adam Blair and Goran Paladin.