Nathan Cleary ESCAPES BAN, Panthers March On, Dolphins Dream & Finals Fallout | RLIEP159

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Darcie McDonald to unpack a huge opening weekend of the NRL finals.The team debates whether Nathan Cleary is facing a preliminary-final ban, breaks down Penrith’s win over the Roosters, and looks ahead to the Sharks v Roosters sudden-death clash.Plus, the Dolphins keep their dream debut finals run alive, South Sydney’s season comes to an emotional end, and the Cowboys are sent packing by Cronulla.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider4:46 — Nathan Cleary’s dangerous-contact charge10:00 — Panthers v Roosters: Penrith march into another prelim16:40 — Dylan Edwards, Reece Walsh and the fullback debate19:42 — Roosters’ form concerns ahead of Cronulla23:02 — Souths eliminated: Latrell, Gagai and the Knights29:30 — Dolphins defeat the Warriors and reach a preliminary final36:20 — Warriors v Knights: who advances?41:42 — Sharks end the Cowboys’ season47:00 — Can Cronulla upset the Roosters?📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you.☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.