Kenty - Paul Kent NRL Podcast

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: Khawaja’s Book, Walker’s Exit & the Wildcard RoundPaul Kent wraps up the season in the final Blitz of the year, starting with a look back at his cancer battle and a big night out at the Foo Fighters.Kenty gives his take on Usman Khawaja’s book and the Sandpapergate fallout, why he thinks Khawaja was poorly advised, and how big sport is built around damage control.Plus, Parramatta tell Josh Addo-Carr he’s free to go, the Roosters open the door for Sam Walker and Matt Burton’s possible move to the Bears, and why the NRL’s 2028 wildcard round turns the finals into a lucky dip.Kenty also covers Troy Grant on World Cup pay differences, the Golden Boot race between Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga, a preview of the Kangaroos v Kiwis World Cup final, and a look back at a huge year in rugby league.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Season Finale & Kenty’s Year01:10 — Foo Fighters & the Beaconsfield Miners Tribute03:20 — Usman Khawaja’s Book & the Sandpapergate Fallout07:30 — Todd Greenberg & Big Sport’s Damage Control10:50 — Why Every Debate Is Black and White13:20 — Australia’s Batters v Bowlers Split14:00 — Parramatta Free Josh Addo-Carr16:15 — Where Addo-Carr Could Land17:05 — Silly Season Cattle Trade17:50 — Matt Burton, Sam Walker & the Bears18:20 — How Contract Payments Shape Player Moves20:50 — The NRL’s 2028 Wildcard Round23:45 — Troy Grant on World Cup Pay Differences26:40 — Golden Boot: Walsh v Ponga & Tamika Upton32:00 — World Cup Final Preview: Kangaroos v Kiwis36:40 — Rugby League’s Year in Review & Alex Johnston’s Record39:50 — Thank-You & Wrap-UpFanatics.tvHead to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty BlitzPaul Kent breaks down the biggest player-movement stories in rugby league, headlined by Sam Walker’s uncertain future at the Roosters.Could South Sydney find room for Walker, or could a Matt Burton move to Perth open the door at Canterbury? Kenty unpacks the salary-cap negotiations, the role of player managers and why a rugby union switch makes little sense.Plus, Payne Haas arrives early at Rabbitohs training, Toowoomba’s bid to become the NRL’s 20th team, and the challenge of finding enough players to support expansion.Kenty also weighs in on Spencer Leniu’s push for better international pay, Hudson Young’s PNG move, Canberra’s recruitment options and why Harry Grant could transform the Titans.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Big Bob’s Kenty Blitz Footy Cards 02:04 — Footy-Card Memories, Rare Finds & Schoolyard Games 05:10 — Josh Addo-Carr Cleared to Play 06:10 — Payne Haas Arrives Early at Rabbitohs Training 07:51 — Could South Sydney Fit Sam Walker Into Their Salary Cap? 10:56 — Walker’s Contract Fallout & the Role of His Management 13:02 — Why Kenty Opposes a Rugby Union Switch 18:29 — Matt Burton to Perth: Could Walker Land at Canterbury? 22:25 — Toowoomba’s Bid to Become the NRL’s 20th Team 24:48 — Expansion Concerns: Where Will the Players Come From? 26:26 — Rugby Union Recruitment & Protecting League’s Pathways 29:34 — Who Could Coach a Toowoomba NRL Team? 30:46 — Pacific Expansion, Hawaii & International Rugby League 32:56 — Spencer Leniu’s Push for Better Test Payments 35:39 — Leniu’s Sin-Bin, Refereeing & NRL Transparency 37:31 — Hudson Young’s PNG Move & Canberra’s Recruitment Options 39:54 — Could Harry Grant Transform the Titans? 42:09 — Final Wrap-Up & Thursday’s Season Finale👉 Fanatics.tvHead to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Kenty Blitz: Ask Kenty — Walker’s Future, NRL’s Best Players & PNG ConcernsWelcome to the final Ask Kenty of the season, as Paul Kent tackles your questions on the biggest talking points in rugby league.Kenty unpacks the Sam Walker contract saga, media influence on player movements, and how the Super League war changed rugby league reporting forever.Plus, he picks the game’s best players by position, weighs up Tedesco, Walsh and Ponga, and explains why instinctive halves are making a comeback.He also discusses PNG’s recruitment challenges, the state of English rugby league, taking Tonga versus Samoa to America, and the debate around an Indigenous World Cup team.And if the Bears land Matt Burton, how would their best side stack up against the Tigers?⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — The Final Ask Kenty of the Season01:23 — Why Tonga v Samoa Was Played at CommBank02:52 — Media Bias, Munster & Walker’s Contract Coverage05:18 — Did the Roosters Call Sam Walker’s Bluff?06:58 — How Super League Changed Rugby League Journalism10:39 — Kenty Picks the Game’s Best Players11:33 — Tedesco, Walsh or Ponga? Best Players by Position16:42 — Criticising Mates & Handling Relationships in the Game19:49 — Where Kenty Stands with Ivan Cleary20:34 — Rugby League’s Funniest Nicknames21:50 — The Next Generation of Halves & Instinctive Footy23:25 — PNG’s Tax-Free Incentives & Player Retention25:46 — Taking the NRL Global & Super League’s Struggles28:03 — Should England Pick Australian-Born Players?29:28 — Gould, Bennett & Stuart: Who Gets the First Call?30:23 — Bringing Back Midseason Tonga v Samoa Tests31:02 — Could Tonga v Samoa Sell Out in America?31:46 — Matt King’s Start as NSW Origin Coach32:41 — Should an Indigenous Team Play at the World Cup?35:31 — Tigers v Bears: Who Has the Better Team?36:54 — Season Sign-OffFanatics.tvHead to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: Remembering Langmack, Cleary’s $1.7M Deal & Storm Shake-UpPaul Kent pays a heartfelt tribute to his mate Paul Langmack, sharing personal memories, stories from his playing days and a classic Tommy Raudonikis tale.Kenty breaks down reports of Nathan Cleary’s $1.7 million Panthers deal, Penrith’s retention priorities and where that leaves the PNG Chiefs’ pursuit of Sam Walker and Cameron Munster.Plus, he discusses Melbourne’s potential roster shake-up, talk of Matt King succeeding Craig Bellamy, and Hudson Young’s salary cap valuation.Kenty also unpacks Paul Gallen’s million-dollar boxing return, previews the World Cup semi-finals and explains why he would have picked James Tedesco ahead of Reece Walsh.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Welcome & Kenty’s Darts Disaster00:54 — Remembering Paul Langmack02:48 — Langmack’s Talent & Dogs of War Days05:35 — Coaching Souths & A Classic Tommy Raudonikis Story11:00 — Nathan Cleary’s Reported $1.7 Million Panthers Deal13:02 — Penrith’s Retention Priorities: Yeo, Leota & Martin14:18 — PNG’s Halfback Hunt: Walker or Munster?17:37 — Storm Shake-Up, Harry Grant Talk & Brimson’s Future19:14 — Why NRL Contracts Don’t Guarantee Anything21:22 — Melbourne’s Salary Cap & Succession Planning23:23 — Matt King to Succeed Craig Bellamy?25:19 — Why Great Players Don’t Always Make Great Coaches27:13 — Canterbury’s Entertainers & Warren Ryan’s Legacy29:43 — Hudson Young’s $1 Million Notional Value Explained32:32 — Paul Gallen’s Million-Dollar Fight With Nelson Asofa-Solomona35:35 — New Zealand v Tonga Preview37:27 — Australia v Samoa: Concerns Through the Middle39:09 — Tedesco v Walsh: Kenty’s Fullback Call40:09 — Why Are Kick-Off Times Getting Later?41:57 — Wrap-UpFanatics.tvHead to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty BlitzPaul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the November 1 player market opens and the World Cup heats up.Kenty unpacks the talk linking Matt Burton to the Bears, Sam Walker’s next move, and Papua New Guinea’s pursuit of Nathan Cleary. Plus, he discusses Bradman Best’s potential Parramatta move and the Dolphins’ battle to keep their rising stars.He also questions Brisbane’s recruitment strategy, Peter O’Sullivan’s reported big-money deal, and the challenge facing Michael Maguire as he attempts to reset the Broncos’ culture.Then, Kenty reflects on the epic Tonga–Samoa clash, makes the case for a three-game series alongside Origin, and explains his concerns about Australia’s World Cup form.Plus, Josh Addo-Carr’s B-sample result and Parramatta future, Melbourne Cup chat, and a hat giveaway to finish.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — November 1 Player Market Opens00:57 — Matt Burton to the Bears?01:56 — Sam Walker’s Future & Bulldogs Links03:07 — Nathan Cleary & Papua New Guinea’s Pursuit06:02 — Briton Nikora Links & PNG’s Forward Recruitment07:16 — Bradman Best & Parramatta07:33 — Dolphins’ Salary Cap Squeeze & Jack Bostock09:12 — Why Recruitment Managers Matter11:44 — Broncos’ Peter O’Sullivan Deal Under Fire15:33 — Michael Maguire & Brisbane’s Culture Reset17:51 — Tonga–Samoa Epic & a Three-Game Series21:03 — Origin Eligibility & International Rugby League22:44 — Are Australia in World Cup Trouble?23:14 — National Pride, Anthems & Team Unity26:45 — Pacific Tests Alongside Origin & the NRL Schedule29:17 — Josh Addo-Carr’s B-Sample & Eels Future32:30 — Melbourne Cup Tips & Scratching Debate35:09 — Hat Giveaway & Wrap-UpFanatics.tvHead to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: Ask Kenty — Hudson Young’s Value, Sam Walker’s Fallout & NRL Media ControlPaul Kent answers your questions on the biggest issues in rugby league as the November 1 player market opens.Kenty unpacks Hudson Young’s valuation, Canberra’s stance and Papua New Guinea’s recruitment position, explaining why notional values exist and questioning how the NRL applies them.Plus, he discusses Sam Walker’s contract fallout, the responsibility of player managers, Lachlan Galvin’s relationship with Isaac Moses, and his concerns about media access and independence.Kenty also tackles the draft debate, Herbie Farnworth’s Roosters links, Sam Verrills’ reported development deal, the value of Las Vegas, six-again tactics and the growing gap between reserve grade and the NRL.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Welcome & Tonga v Samoa Preview00:50 — Hudson Young, Canberra & PNG’s Salary Cap02:09 — Notional Value Explained: Why the System Exists06:13 — Market Value, Player Perks & Salary-Cap Consistency07:58 — Sam Walker, Player Managers & Contract Negotiations10:41 — Lachlan Galvin & Isaac Moses11:49 — Media Access, Independence & the NRL’s “Media Cop”14:32 — Can the Salary Cap Work Without a Draft?17:48 — Herbie Farnworth & Negotiations Before November 120:57 — What Gets Kenty’s Blood Pressure Up?22:24 — Sam Verrills’ Reported Development Deal23:53 — How Can Fans Push for Change?25:39 — Las Vegas, Grassroots Spending & Reserve-Grade Nostalgia28:09 — Recruitment Mistakes & Club Relationships28:57 — Would “Three Again” Work Better Than Six Again?30:16 — International Rugby League’s Development Challenge31:44 — Why the Gap Between Reserve Grade & NRL Has Grown33:59 — Round One Match-Ups & a Bears–Manly Rivalry36:21 — Final Wrap-Up: Let the November 1 Frenzy BeginFanatics.tvHead to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: Walker’s Roosters Fallout, Ponga’s Return & World Cup ConcernsPaul Kent breaks down the Sam Walker contract saga, questioning the Roosters’ handling of their premiership halfback and the media storm surrounding his future.Kenty examines Walker’s market value, the debate around player loyalty, and whether the relationship can be repaired. Plus, he weighs up potential landing spots, including the Cowboys, Bulldogs and Rabbitohs.He also unpacks the World Cup’s lopsided scorelines, Kalyn Ponga’s potential return for New Zealand, and why Australia’s struggles through the middle could threaten their title hopes.Plus, Peter V’landys’ overseas trip and NRL Land, a preview of the Tonga–Samoa showdown, and the player movement frenzy looming on November 1.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Welcome & Kenty’s Darts Revival01:09 — Sam Walker’s Contract Saga & Roosters Fallout07:02 — Player Welfare, the RLPA & Media Leaks08:33 — Is Walker Worth the Money?13:04 — Roosters Recruitment & Premiership Planning19:04 — Player Loyalty & the Roosters’ Double Standards26:30 — Where Could Walker Land? Cowboys, Bulldogs & Souths34:13 — World Cup Blowouts & the Gap Between Nations36:16 — Kalyn Ponga’s Return & Australia’s World Cup Concerns40:50 — Isaah Yeo at Prop: Kenty Questions the Selection41:56 — Peter V’landys’ Overseas Trip & NRL Land44:47 — England v Papua New Guinea Preview46:06 — New Zealand v Fiji Preview46:44 — Dearden, Walsh & Australia’s Spine48:43 — France v Lebanon Preview49:47 — Tonga v Samoa: The Weekend’s Big Clash50:36 — November 1 & the Player Movement Frenzy52:18 — Wrap-UpFanatics.tvHead to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: Walker’s Roosters Bombshell, Hudson Young’s Contract Chaos & PNG’s Tax-Free AdvantagePaul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the NRL player market heats up ahead of November 1.Kenty unpacks reports that the Roosters have withdrawn their offer to Sam Walker, the alleged extra $100,000 request, and why Nick Politis appears ready to walk away.Plus, he explores where Walker could land next, including Papua New Guinea, the Bulldogs and a left-field Melbourne move, alongside the possibility of a Tom Dearden swap.Kenty also examines Hudson Young’s stalled Raiders negotiations, the debate over salary-cap ratchet clauses, and why the NRL’s player valuations and PNG’s tax-free advantage could create a recruitment nightmare. He also weighs in on trade windows, media leaks and the agendas driving rugby league’s contract headlines.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Sam Walker’s Roosters Contract Bombshell03:02 — The Alleged Extra $100,000 That Broke the Deal06:26 — November 1, Player Loyalty & Walker’s Market Value12:05 — The Roosters’ Version v Walker’s Side of the Story15:05 — Salary-Cap Discipline & the Latrell Mitchell Precedent19:12 — Where Could Sam Walker Land Next?21:08 — Tom Dearden Swap & Nathan Cleary Speculation22:44 — Could the Bulldogs or Storm Make a Play?27:17 — PNG’s Tax-Free Appeal & Walker’s Immediate Future29:41 — Hudson Young’s Raiders Contract Breakdown33:27 — Ratchet Clauses & the Salary-Cap Gamble34:14 — The NRL’s $1.1 Million Valuation Dilemma37:22 — PNG, the Bears & Rules on the Run39:43 — Would an NRL Trade Window Solve Anything?42:29 — Media Leaks, Clickbait & Contract Agendas45:59 — World Cup & Wrap-UpFanatics.tvHead to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: World Cup Blowouts, Ipswich’s $200M Bid & PNG ChiefsPaul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the World Cup continues and the player market heats up.Kenty questions the tournament’s uneven matchups, the NRL’s international ambitions, and whether the game is doing enough to support grassroots clubs while AFL expands into rugby league territory.Plus, he discusses the Ipswich Jets’ reported $200 million expansion war chest, John Singleton’s involvement, and the colourful Newtown stories connecting the Jets of yesterday and today.Kenty also unpacks the PNG Chiefs’ jersey and naming dispute, Cooper Bai’s recruitment interest, Hudson Young’s contract situation, and the latest transfer talk involving the Roosters, Herbie Farnworth, Jack Bostock and Bradman Best. There’s also mail linking Newcastle with a pursuit of Harry Grant, before a preview of the weekend’s World Cup games.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Welcome & World Cup Mismatches02:50 — Does Rugby League Need to Be a Global Game?05:19 — Overseas Expansion v Funding Clubs at Home07:30 — Rugby Union Comparisons & AFL’s Growing Footprint10:57 — Ipswich Jets’ Reported $200 Million Expansion Bid13:18 — John Singleton, Tommy Raudonikis & the Newtown Jets15:56 — Clubs Going Broke & Why the Salary Cap Was Introduced18:04 — Ipswich’s Newtown Connection & Alfie Langer19:26 — PNG Chiefs’ New Jersey & Emblem20:37 — Chiefs Naming Dispute with Super Rugby22:16 — Cooper Bai, Hudson Young & PNG Recruitment26:15 — Roosters Recruitment & Herbie Farnworth Talk27:14 — Jack Bostock, Bradman Best & the Transfer Dominoes29:02 — Newcastle’s Reported Interest in Harry Grant30:24 — Tonga v Lebanon & the Cedars’ Origins33:52 — Papua New Guinea v Samoa34:21 — England v France & Fixing England’s Attack36:09 — New Zealand v Cook Islands & Australia v Fiji36:27 — Wrap-Up & Ask Kenty QuestionsFanatics.tvHead to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: Anthem Debate, Addo-Carr’s Future & Walsh’s MagicPaul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the World Cup sparks plenty of talking points.Kenty reflects on the opening weekend’s international action, Fiji’s emotional pre-game performance, and the debate over Australian players not singing the national anthem.Plus, he revisits Anthony Mundine’s influence, explains how Sonny Bill Williams changed the balance of power between players and clubs, and discusses Josh Addo-Carr’s uncertain future at Parramatta, the pressure on Jason Ryles, and a potential opportunity for Tyrell Sloan.Kenty also unpacks Australia’s halves battle, Reece Walsh’s extraordinary performance, Kalyn Ponga’s possible return, and why Super League clubs have pushed back against the NRL’s proposed deal.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — International Footy & Fiji’s Emotional Pre-Game Song01:13 — Could a Pacific Nations NRL Team Work?03:04 — Australia’s National Anthem Debate06:22 — Anthony Mundine, Laurie Daley & Kenty’s Falling-Out12:05 — Sonny Bill Williams & the Rise of Player Power17:30 — Parramatta’s Stand on Zac Lomax19:15 — Josh Addo-Carr’s Future & Club Standards21:53 — Pressure on Jason Ryles & a Tyrell Sloan Lifeline?24:33 — Kangaroos Debutants & the Walker–Dearden Halves Battle27:44 — Reece Walsh’s Magic Against the Kiwis30:16 — Kalyn Ponga’s Injury & Possible World Cup Return32:29 — Mitchell Moses Out, Ethan Strange Called In33:34 — Tonga’s Toughness & England’s Attacking Problems36:42 — George Williams v Kodi Nikorima: Dolphins’ Recruitment Call37:33 — Super League Rejects the NRL Deal42:08 — Wrap-Up & Ask KentyFanatics.tv15:25Head to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.