Laurie Daley OUT, Matt King IN, Roosters Embarrass Cowboys & Sharks Flying | Round 22 NRL Reaction
The Chad Townsend ShowShow Notes
Round 22 delivered another huge weekend of rugby league, and we're breaking down every major talking point. Joining me is Michael Carayannis from the Daily Telegraph as we react to the biggest stories from across the NRL, including the bombshell news that Laurie Daley has stepped down as NSW Blues coach, what it means for State of Origin moving forward, and who could be next in line to take over.
We also review every Round 22 game, discuss the biggest winners and losers, injury news, refereeing decisions, standout performances, and what the results mean for the race to the NRL finals.In this episode: - Laurie Daley steps down as NSW Blues coach - Who should coach the Blues next? - Round 22 NRL review - Biggest talking points from every game - Injury updates - Refereeing controversies - Standout player performances - Finals race analysis - Winners and losers from the weekend - Michael Carayannis' inside insights
With finals just around the corner, every game matters—and so does every decision.Who should be the next NSW Blues coach? And which Round 22 result surprised you the most?
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