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 27 of The Don’t Argue, and with the regular season drawing to a close, the race for the minor premiership, top-four positions and finals qualification has never been tighter. The Warriors and Panthers sit locked together at the top of the ladder on 40 competition points, separated only by points differential, while the Dolphins and Roosters remain locked in an intense battle for a crucial top-four finish. With just one rounds remaining, every result now carries September implications.
The boys break down all the major talking points from Round 26, including the Dolphins’ statement 26-12 victory over the Roosters in Sydney, a result that dramatically strengthened their top-four credentials while applying fresh pressure to the tri-colours. They also discuss the Warriors’ entertaining 46-32 win over Newcastle, Penrith’s impressive 24-10 victory over Canterbury, and South Sydney’s important win over Gold Coast that further consolidated the Rabbitohs’ place inside the top eight.
Looking ahead to Round 27, Matty and Gids preview another huge weekend of rugby league, highlighting the matchups that could decide the minor premiership and finalise the top four. They assess the teams facing the most pressure, identify the fixtures with the biggest ladder implications, and discuss who is best positioned to build the momentum needed for a deep September run. With finals just around the corner, every point and every win has become critical.
To wrap up the episode, the boys lock in their tips for every game and reveal which clubs they believe are best placed to launch a genuine premiership assault over the closing weeks 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 a massive Round 27.