Get ready rugby league fans, episode 16 of the Rugby League Hour is here! Brought to you by MicroBio Solutions. Every Monday during the 2024 NRL season on The Platform, Martin Devlin - host of It's Only Sport - is joined by one of the best rugby league analysts going around in Tony Kemp, the ex-Warriors coach and Kiwis representative.

Podcast schedule...

-Weekend roundup - Marty and Kempy recap the action from round 18 of the NRL season, which saw a number of main contenders reaffirm their positions up the ladder including the Penrith Panthers and Sydney Roosters, while the likes of the Brisbane Broncos, Canberra Raiders and Warriors suffered defeats that dented their finals hopes. As it stands, the Melbourne Storm remain on top of the table, four points ahead of the Panthers and six ahead of the Roosters and Cronulla Sharks.
-Up The Wahs - a segment that Marty and Kempy dedicate solely to chatting about the Warriors, who - despite a valiant effort - endured one of their more demoralising defeats of the season, losing 13-12 to the Canterbury Bulldogs in extra time. Questionable refereeing decisions are a central talking point of the game as well.
-He's A Ledge - Marty and Kempy are joined on the show by an ex-Warrior, Bronco and Queensland Maroon in Kevin Campion.
-Head-to-head - Marty and Kempy debate a number of NRL topics, including whether or not the Warriors can STILL make the top eight, and how well will Jason Ryles go as Parramatta Eels coach from 2025.
-Effluex clean-up award - Kempy nominates a player, coach or team who did their job better than anyone else on the weekend, someone who rolled up their sleeves and turned gunk into gold.
-TK's top five - Kempy lists his five best teams in the NRL right now.

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