Kenty - Paul Kent NRL Podcast

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Paul Kent provides unique & fiercely independent views on rugby league & the NRL competitions. . Uncompromising, direct & fearless. Always. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 12h ago

    Walker’s Roosters Bombshell + Hudson Young’s Contract Chaos | Kenty Blitz

    🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: Walker’s Roosters Bombshell, Hudson Young’s Contract Chaos & PNG’s Tax-Free Advantage Paul 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 Kenty unpacks reports that the Roosters have withdrawn their offer to Sam Walker, the alleged extra $100,000 request, and why Nick Politis appears ready to walk away.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. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Sam Walker’s Roosters Contract Bombshell 03:02 — The Alleged Extra $100,000 That Broke the Deal 06:26 — November 1, Player Loyalty & Walker’s Market Value 12:05 — The Roosters’ Version v Walker’s Side of the Story 15:05 — Salary-Cap Discipline & the Latrell Mitchell Precedent 19:12 — Where Could Sam Walker Land Next? 21:08 — Tom Dearden Swap & Nathan Cleary Speculation 22:44 — Could the Bulldogs or Storm Make a Play? 27:17 — PNG’s Tax-Free Appeal & Walker’s Immediate Future 29:41 — Hudson Young’s Raiders Contract Breakdown 33:27 — Ratchet Clauses & the Salary-Cap Gamble 34:14 — The NRL’s $1.1 Million Valuation Dilemma 37:22 — PNG, the Bears & Rules on the Run 39:43 — Would an NRL Trade Window Solve Anything? 42:29 — Media Leaks, Clickbait & Contract Agendas 45:59 — World Cup & Wrap-Up Fanatics.tv Head to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Walker’s Roosters Bombshell + Hudson Young’s Contract Chaos | Kenty Blitz

  2. 5d ago

    World Cup BLUNDER! Ipswich’s $200M Bid & PNG Chiefs | Kenty Blitz

    🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: World Cup Blowouts, Ipswich’s $200M Bid & PNG Chiefs Paul 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. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Welcome & World Cup Mismatches 02:50 — Does Rugby League Need to Be a Global Game? 05:19 — Overseas Expansion v Funding Clubs at Home 07:30 — Rugby Union Comparisons & AFL’s Growing Footprint 10:57 — Ipswich Jets’ Reported $200 Million Expansion Bid 13:18 — John Singleton, Tommy Raudonikis & the Newtown Jets 15:56 — Clubs Going Broke & Why the Salary Cap Was Introduced 18:04 — Ipswich’s Newtown Connection & Alfie Langer 19:26 — PNG Chiefs’ New Jersey & Emblem 20:37 — Chiefs Naming Dispute with Super Rugby 22:16 — Cooper Bai, Hudson Young & PNG Recruitment 26:15 — Roosters Recruitment & Herbie Farnworth Talk 27:14 — Jack Bostock, Bradman Best & the Transfer Dominoes 29:02 — Newcastle’s Reported Interest in Harry Grant 30:24 — Tonga v Lebanon & the Cedars’ Origins 33:52 — Papua New Guinea v Samoa 34:21 — England v France & Fixing England’s Attack 36:09 — New Zealand v Cook Islands & Australia v Fiji 36:27 — Wrap-Up & Ask Kenty Questions Fanatics.tv Head to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    World Cup BLUNDER! Ipswich’s $200M Bid & PNG Chiefs | Kenty Blitz

  3. Oct 20

    Addo-Carr’s Future, Australia's Anthem Debate & Reece Walsh's Brilliance | Kenty Blitz

    🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: Anthem Debate, Addo-Carr’s Future & Walsh’s Magic Paul 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. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — International Footy & Fiji’s Emotional Pre-Game Song 01:13 — Could a Pacific Nations NRL Team Work? 03:04 — Australia’s National Anthem Debate 06:22 — Anthony Mundine, Laurie Daley & Kenty’s Falling-Out 12:05 — Sonny Bill Williams & the Rise of Player Power 17:30 — Parramatta’s Stand on Zac Lomax 19:15 — Josh Addo-Carr’s Future & Club Standards 21:53 — Pressure on Jason Ryles & a Tyrell Sloan Lifeline? 24:33 — Kangaroos Debutants & the Walker–Dearden Halves Battle 27:44 — Reece Walsh’s Magic Against the Kiwis 30:16 — Kalyn Ponga’s Injury & Possible World Cup Return 32:29 — Mitchell Moses Out, Ethan Strange Called In 33:34 — Tonga’s Toughness & England’s Attacking Problems 36:42 — George Williams v Kodi Nikorima: Dolphins’ Recruitment Call 37:33 — Super League Rejects the NRL Deal 42:08 — Wrap-Up & Ask Kenty Fanatics.tv 15:25 Head to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Addo-Carr’s Future, Australia's Anthem Debate & Reece Walsh's Brilliance | Kenty Blitz

  4. Oct 15

    NRL Meat Market: Walker, Cleary, Munster & the November 1 Frenzy | Kenty Blitz

    🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz Brought to you by FanaticsTV. Paul Kent returns for an off-season edition of Kenty Blitz, breaking down the Rugby League World Cup, the NRL’s looming November 1 player market and the biggest contract questions in the game. Kenty explains why the World Cup still struggles to excite, how the rise of Samoa and Tonga has changed the international game, and why the NRL’s global ambitions face a major challenge. Plus, the truth behind Latrell Mitchell’s value at centre, David Fifita’s Souths revival, Sam Walker’s future, Nathan Cleary and Isaah Yeo’s Penrith deals, Cameron Munster’s next contract, Peter O’Sullivan’s recruitment influence and the NRL’s proposed wildcard finals system. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Welcome to Kenty Blitz 02:37 — Why the Rugby League World Cup still struggles to excite 05:02 — NRL meat market: Latrell Mitchell’s value at South Sydney 10:08 — David Fifita’s career revival at the Rabbitohs 11:30 — Sam Walker, Nathan Cleary and Isaah Yeo’s contract futures 15:03 — Cameron Munster’s value and the NRL’s notional-value problem 17:48 — Salary-cap management: how smart clubs stay successful 20:30 — Peter O’Sullivan’s recruitment genius and Brisbane move 23:20 — Why centres are rising in value: Bradman Best, Herbie Farnworth & Jack Bostock 26:21 — NRL wildcard finals: rewarding mediocrity or growing the game? 30:39 — Australia v New Zealand World Cup preview 32:04 — Kangaroos v Kiwis: player-by-player comparison 35:39 — Samoa v France preview 36:09 — Papua New Guinea v Lebanon preview 36:29 — England v Tonga preview 37:33 — Fiji v Cook Islands preview 38:42 — Wrap-up Fanatics.tv Head to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    NRL Meat Market: Walker, Cleary, Munster & the November 1 Frenzy | Kenty Blitz

  5. Oct 5

    Roosters Crowned 2026 NRL Premiers: Kenty’s Grand Final Review | Kenty Blitz

    Paul Kent breaks down the 2026 NRL Grand Final as the Sydney Roosters edge the Newcastle Knights 19–18. Kenty explains why Newcastle’s brave defence kept the contest alive, but the Roosters’ power through the middle, smart game management and big-match experience ultimately decided the premiership. Plus, Daly Cherry-Evans’ field-goal moment, the impact of Phoenix Crossland’s absence, Trent Robinson’s coaching legacy, James Tedesco’s Clive Churchill Medal, Mark Nawaqanitawase’s final NRL game, Grand Final entertainment, and the Kangaroos squad. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Roosters v Knights: Grand Final overview 02:25 — Roosters’ physicality and Newcastle’s brave defence 04:55 — Phoenix Crossland’s absence felt at dummy-half 07:25 — Daly Cherry-Evans’ field goal and the Roosters’ halves partnership 09:30 — Why the Roosters signed DCE 12:00 — Trent Robinson, recruitment and the Roosters’ winning culture 15:00 — Robinson’s coaching legacy and future 18:00 — Grand Final officiating, consistency and key calls 25:00 — James Tedesco’s Clive Churchill Medal 27:00 — Roosters’ middle dominance and bringing collision back 28:30 — Farewell to Mark Nawaqanitawase 30:50 — The NRL Grand Final entertainment debate 35:30 — Kangaroos squad, new faces and World Cup plans 39:10 — Season wrap-up Fanatics.tv Head to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Roosters Crowned 2026 NRL Premiers: Kenty’s Grand Final Review | Kenty Blitz

  6. Oct 3

    Knights’ Grand Final Dream, Cleary’s Toughness & Crossland’s Ban | Ask Kenty

    Paul Kent answers your biggest rugby league questions on Grand Final day. Kenty breaks down Newcastle’s remarkable connection with its former players, why the Knights have such passionate support, and whether they can complete a fairytale run to the premiership. He also discusses Nathan Cleary’s mental toughness after playing through injury, Phoenix Crossland’s Grand Final suspension, the hip-drop tackle debate, player development, Super League’s challenges and how the modern game compares with rugby league in the ’90s. Plus, Kenty answers your questions on premiership rings, player recruitment, NRLW scheduling, short dropouts, expansion, the Knights’ attacking style and more. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Why Newcastle’s Old Boys Love the Club 03:00 — Who Deserves a Premiership Ring? 06:00 — Nathan Cleary’s Mental Toughness Through Injury 09:00 — Rugby League’s Toughest Players and Playing Through Pain 12:00 — Can Talent Really Be Identified and Developed? 15:00 — Player Value, Contracts and the Transfer Market 18:00 — Hip-Drop Tackles: Why the Debate Won’t Go Away 21:00 — Phoenix Crossland’s Ban and Grand Final Suspensions 24:00 — The Future of Super League 27:00 — Chris Heighington’s Remarkable Trial Story 30:00 — Injuries, Penrith and the Blaze Talagi Question 33:00 — NRLW Scheduling and Newcastle’s Grand Final Chance 36:00 — Why Rugby League Looked Better in the ’90s 39:00 — Newcastle’s Attacking Blueprint 42:00 — Short Dropouts, Expansion and Fan Questions 45:00 — Grand Final Predictions and Wrap-Up Fanatics.tv Head to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Oct 2

    NRL Year in Review | Paul Kent, James Hooper & Steve Gillis | Fanatics TV

    The big guns are together for a full NRL year-in-review. Paul Kent, James Hooper and Steve “Chimes” Gillis look back on the biggest stories, controversies, players and moments from the season then turn their attention to what’s ahead. From the media debate, rule changes and the commission, to recruitment, expansion, Origin, the game’s best players and plenty of banter, this is the full-length Fanatics TV rugby league wrap. Timecodes: 0:00 - Welcome and the year’s biggest talking points 1:00 - NRL media scrutiny and the “media cop” debate 5:00 - Broadcast rights, criticism and the media landscape 10:00 - Back in the game, FanAxe TV and Vegas 15:00 - The year’s controversies and league entertainment 20:00 - The NRL’s big-event approach and public reaction 25:00 - Peter V’landys, the commission and power in the game 30:00 - Six-again, fatigue and rule-change debate 35:00 - Breakout players, Origin and season standouts 40:00 - Judiciary calls, suspensions and dangerous tackles 45:00 - Club spending, development and roster-building 50:00 - Penrith’s recruitment and retention model 55:00 - Tigers, coaching pressure and player movement 1:00:00 - Payne Haas, South Sydney and Wayne Bennett 1:05:00 - Expansion: Queensland, New Zealand, Perth and Adelaide 1:10:00 - The game’s best players and premiership windows 1:15:00 - Super League, rugby union and international opportunities 1:20:00 - Leaks, media narratives and PNG’s entry 1:25:00 - State of Origin: Billy Slater, Laurie Daley and the future 1:30:00 - Off-field stories, recovery and closing banter 1:35:11 - End Head to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Oct 2

    Can Newcastle Pull Off the Greatest Grand Final Fairytale? | Kenty Primetime

    The grand final is here, but can Newcastle complete one of the greatest fairytales in rugby league history? Paul Kent and Paul Crawley break down the Knights’ remarkable run from wooden spoon to the decider, the challenge of taking down the star-studded Roosters, and why Kalyn Ponga could hold the key. The team also unpack Justin Holbrook’s coaching influence, the pressure on Trent Robinson’s Roosters, what makes the perfect NRL coach, the Gold Coast Titans’ identity crisis, and the great teams that fell short of winning a premiership. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Can Newcastle pull off the grand final upset? 0:37 — Wooden spoon to grand final: the history behind Newcastle’s run 3:49 — The 1997 Knights and Newcastle’s fairytale spirit 9:54 — Parramatta 2001 and lessons from past grand finals 14:14 — Newcastle vs Roosters: can the Knights match the superstars? 16:12 — Kalyn Ponga, the Roosters’ edges and Newcastle’s game plan 17:30 — Justin Holbrook’s impact on the Knights 22:55 — Why Holbrook’s coaching style is working 29:20 — Newcastle’s community connection and grand final fever 31:04 — What does the perfect NRL coach look like? 32:07 — The Titans’ identity crisis 39:12 — Holbrook’s belief, rebuilding confidence and coaching culture 40:03 — Why the next great coach may not be a young coach 42:03 — Holbrook, Trent Robinson and the Roosters connection 43:18 — How the Roosters rediscovered their grit 50:42 — Which great teams should have won a premiership? 53:25 — Famous grand final upsets and near-misses Head to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Can Newcastle Pull Off the Greatest Grand Final Fairytale? | Kenty Primetime
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