Matty Stewart links up with Knights legend Kurt Gidley for a brand-new season of The Don’t Argue podcast! Breaking down the biggest NRL headlines, match-winning plays, and their Best Bets. Watch and listen each week and stay one step ahead.
Matty and Gids are back for Round 20 of The Don’t Argue, and with the Origin period now behind us, the focus shifts entirely to the run home and an increasingly congested finals race. Penrith remains the team to catch at the top of the ladder, but the Warriors and Roosters have continued to apply pressure, while the Sharks have surged into the top four after one of the most dominant performances of the season. Further down the ladder, only a handful of wins separates several clubs, ensuring every game from here carries enormous finals implications.
The boys break down all the major talking points from Round 19, including Cronulla’s stunning 66-0 demolition of the Dolphins, a result that sent a clear message to the rest of the competition. They also discuss the Warriors’ comfortable win over the Wests Tigers, the Roosters continuing their strong form against Parramatta, and South Sydney’s thrilling victory over Newcastle in one of the games of the round.
The boys examine whether the Sharks are now a legitimate top-four threat, how much concern there should be around the Dolphins following back-to-back losses, and whether Newcastle, South Sydney and North Queensland can separate themselves from the cluster of teams battling around the bottom half of the eight.
There’s also plenty of discussion around the clubs trying to keep their seasons alive. Canberra kept its finals hopes flickering with an impressive win over the Bulldogs, while Melbourne continues to hover around the edge of contention after grinding out a narrow victory over the Titans. With only a few rounds remaining before the finals picture truly crystallises, the margin for error is rapidly disappearing.
Looking ahead to Round 20, Matty and Gids preview another crucial week of rugby league, highlighting the matchups that could have a major impact on both the top-four race and the battle for spots inside the eight. With Penrith looking to maintain its advantage, the Warriors and Roosters chasing ground, and several clubs desperately searching for momentum, there is no shortage of intrigue across the competition.
To wrap up the episode, the boys lock in their tips for every game and reveal which sides they believe are best positioned to launch a serious premiership campaign over the final stretch of the season. If you’re after all the biggest NRL talking points, ladder analysis, finals projections and strong opinions from around the game, The Don’t Argue has everything you need heading into Round 20.