The Big League Podcast

This week on The Big League Podcast - Former Warriors and Kiwis player Motu Tony questions Adam Gee's officiating, gives verdict on the side's top four hopes and reveals the key player who needs to perform if they're to turn things around against the Dragons. NZ Herald's Michael Burgess has some exclusive news around the future of Te Maire Martin and Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm attempts to quell rising hysteria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors fullback Taine Tuaupiki reveals why he feels responsible for that final try in the loss to the Dolphins, gives insight into their turbulent team naming process and discusses his ever-growing relationship with Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess assess the damage of a fourth loss in six games, and with the Bulldogs looming on Saturday, are the Warriors still a top four side?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast - Roger Tuivasa-Sheck returns to unravel a horrendous loss to the Titans at Mt Smart, his individual performances and how he switches out of disappointment. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess rip into the Warriors' clear and obvious right edge issues - Burge has a crazy team list idea that could see them beat the Dolphins on Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors hooker Wayde Egan reacts to THAT try by Leka Halasima and gives some insight as to what went wrong in the nail-biting victory over the Knights in Newcastle. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess give their two cents - what can be done about the Warriors' abysmal left edge defence, and they surely, SURELY can't lose to the Titans, right?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast - Te Maire Martin reflects on Tanah Boyd's debut halfback performance, former Kiwis fullback Richie Barnett reacts to yet another injury for Rocco Berry and gives verdict on whether the Warriors should re-sign Martin. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess detail everything from the Tigers win plus - the Warriors can't possibly lose to the Knights, can they?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast - the first Warrior to play State of Origin - Kevin Campion - joins to relive his glory Queensland days, explain what it's like playing as the enemy in Sydney and give his take on who should become the Warriors' number one halfback. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Chris Reive unpack the Warriors women's return to the NRLW and discuss what's most important for the men to snap their two-game losing streak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors women captain Apii Nicholls joins to discuss how she'll balance being a police officer and playing in the NRLW, how rugby union's helped her performance in league and the Warriors' other cross code stars. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess run through a valiant yet disgruntling loss to the Broncos and survey the damage of knee injuries Luke Metcalf and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast - Former Kiwis coach Brian "Bluey" McClennan joins to explain why he isn't disappointed by the Warriors loss to the Panthers and what they need to adjust if they're to rebound against the Broncos in Brisbane. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess unravel an underwhelming performance - what happened to the Warriors' attack, their defence and how big is the reshuffle in the back-line going to be for this week given the injuries?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast - Sky Sport commentator Beaven Dewar joins to talks through what it's really like commentating the Warriors...the prep, the gameday experience and his worst mistakes. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess debate the best way of dismantling the Panthers and whether Queensland's axing of Daly Cherry-Evans is a masterstroke or a cry for help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors hooker Sam Healey joins to discuss his 11th hour call-up for the statement thumping of the Sharks, the continued rise of the squad's youngsters and how Wayde Egan has helped take his game to another level. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess analyse what the Cronulla victory means, discuss whether the Warriors have the best junior cohort in the competition and give the side a roughly mid-season report card.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors chief executive Cameron George reacts to the season-ending injury for Mitch Barnett - how big of a loss is this and will it change whether they ask State of Origin players to back up? Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess and survey another heart-stopping win against the Rabbitohs and look ahead to the heavyweight bout with the Sharks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors hooker Wayde Egan stops by for a chat after the club's win streak ends at five.  Michael Burgess reflects on the 16-10 defeat to Canberra as well as a heated press conference back and forth with Raiders coach Ricky Stuart, and we debate whether the NRL needs to consider a mid-season representative break.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast - Nick Bewley's off the interchange alongside Michael Burgess to unpack the Warriors fifth win on the trot, this time coming against the Dolphins in Brisbane. What is it about this team and close victories this season? We put our coaches hat on and predict what Andrew Webster will do without his co-captains against Canberra, and review the first State of Origin squads of the year for next week's series opener.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast - Fox Sports commentator Jake Duke gives an Australian perspective on the Warriors - are they overlooked across the ditch, which players are in the mix for Origin and are they really a top four side? Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Alex Powell debrief another clutch win for the Warriors - why have they been able to win under pressure this year, as opposed to last year? They also look ahead to the Dolphins - the top of the table beckons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors great Steve Price analyses the form of Luke Metcalf and describes the pressures of entering a Kiwi team as an Australian with the expectation to lead. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Alex Powell discuss what on earth happened in another Magic Round win for the Warriors, and can they keep it going against the Dragons?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.