Bulldogs’ Reality Check, Hudson Young’s $1M PNG Call & Wildcard Finals Debate | RLIEP148

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast, Brought to you by FanaticsTV.

James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald, Anthony Watmough to unpack the biggest rugby league stories of the week.

The team rates the Bulldogs’ season, debates Brisbane’s rebuild and unpacks whether Hudson Young is worth $1 million to the PNG Chiefs. Plus, Mad Monday warnings, a potential NRL wildcard round, finals predictions, and your listener questions.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Welcome: Bulldogs v Broncos 2:40 — Bulldogs Season Review 21:17 — Broncos Rebuild: Mitch Barnett, Ben Hunt & Captaincy 26:49 — Hudson Young, PNG and Market Value 36:08 — Mad Monday Warnings 39:50 — Should the NRL Introduce Wildcard Weekend? 42:57 — Finals Predictions: Panthers, Warriors, Bunnies & More 45:39 — Listener Questions: Luai, PNG, Souths v Roosters & Gus Gould 50:44 — Player Agents, Media Roles & Conflict of Interest

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