Hoffy and Chad dive into the current state of the NRL’s junior pathways, and the challenges the league, merger clubs and the country’s best young players face within them. The boys reflect on their own experiences as juniors prior to reaching the top flight, assess how current clubs fare, and look ahead to ways the NRL can best position expansion clubs Perth and PNG.

Hosted by NRL premiership players Ryan Hoffman and Chad Townsend, The Boardroom NRL Podcast takes a wide lens look at the state of rugby league, delivering big picture, no nonsense views on the NRL.

⬇️ THE AGENDA:

00:00 Welcome to the Boardroom

02:40 Chad and Hoffy's junior pathway

06:07 The Current System

11:49 The Role of Reserve Grade in Player Development

18:13 Success Stories: Penrith Panthers and Warriors

23:55 Melbourne Storm

29:26 Players agents

35:42 The Perth Bears

39:38 PNG Chiefs

Recorded on 31/03/2026

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Anthony Seibold's time at Manly has come to an end amidst the ongoing pressure of a constant losing side. Kieran Foran takes charge as interim coach with his new side looking to turn things around, given their horror start to the 2026 season. The crew also discuss the struggling Dragons and their path to a historic losing streak, with the Bulldogs looking to find the attacking form they gained from last year's breakout season.

Loose takes on real news, Loose Carry is Zero Tackle’s weekly show discussing and dissecting all the hottest talking points in the world of rugby league and the NRL, featuring host Phoenix Trinidad, Zero Tackle’s Darren Parkin and Rugby League Coach Lee Addison.

⬇️ Today's Rundown:

00:00 Intro

01:42 Anthony Seibold SACKED

17:35 NUMBER UP with Darren Parkin

23:05 Dragons' historic losing streak

28:24 Bulldogs attacking problems

31:34 Coach's corner: Manly's defensive issues

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Recorded on 30/03/2026

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Amid an injury crisis in the NRL, Lee sheds light on the situation that has struck down a growing number of players early into the 2026 season. Penrith’s stellar start has earned more praise, with the Panthers’ defence on record pace, while the Warriors also get their flowers. Plus, the team unpacks the Ryan Couchman-J’maine Hopwgood incident ahead of this week’s judiciary hearing.

Loose takes on real news, Loose Carry is Zero Tackle’s weekly show discussing and dissecting all the hottest talking points in the world of rugby league and the NRL, featuring host Phoenix Trinidad, Zero Tackle’s Darren Parkin and Rugby League Coach Lee Addison.

⬇️ Today's Rundown:

00:00 Intro

03:03 NUMBER UP with Darren Parkin

08:28 Teams that are going well

14:53 Couchman in hot water

18:55 The mental impact of injuries

28:39 Coach's corner: Breaking down edge defence

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Recorded on 23/03/2026

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