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 25 of The Don’t Argue, and with the NRL finals series rapidly approaching, every result is carrying enormous weight. The race for the minor premiership has become a genuine two-horse battle between Penrith and the Roosters, while the Warriors, Sharks and Dolphins remain firmly in the hunt for a coveted top-four finish. Further down the ladder, the fight for the final spots inside the eight is tightening by the week, with several clubs still searching for the form needed to keep their September hopes alive.
The boys break down all the major talking points from Round 24, including the latest twists in the race for top spot and the teams that delivered when the pressure was at its highest. With Penrith and the Roosters continuing to set the pace, and the Warriors refusing to go away, every result is having a significant impact on both the top-four race and the battle for finals positioning. They also discuss the clubs that missed golden opportunities to strengthen their place inside the eight and what those setbacks could mean heading into the final rounds of the season.
There is also plenty of discussion around the teams building momentum at exactly the right time of year. The Dolphins continue to prove they belong among the competition’s elite, Newcastle remains one of the most dangerous sides outside the top four, and South Sydney is still fighting hard to secure its place in September. Meanwhile, the Cowboys, Bulldogs and Storm are all facing crucial weeks as the pressure intensifies around the bottom half of the finals bracket.
The teams outside the eight also come under the microscope. Canberra, Manly and Canterbury are all facing must-win scenarios if they want to remain in contention, while Brisbane’s difficult season continues to raise questions after entering the year with premiership expectations. With the margin for error now virtually non-existent, every game feels like a sudden-death final for several clubs.
To wrap up the episode, the boys lock in their tips for every game and reveal which clubs they believe are best positioned to make a genuine premiership charge over the final weeks of the regular 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 25.