Big Lez's League Podcast

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In this episode, we dive deep into the biggest questions facing each NRL team as they prepare for the 2026 season. From the recent changes in origin eligibility to the impact of key players on team dynamics, we explore how each club is shaping up. Key discussions include the importance of youth versus experience, the challenges of managing player injuries, and the strategies teams must adopt to succeed. Join us as we analyze the strengths and weaknesses of every team and predict their potential for the upcoming season.00:00 - Introduction and Origin Eligibility Changes03:11 - Newcastle Knights: Dylan Brown's Impact06:15 - New Zealand Warriors: Balancing Youth and Experience09:02 - Sydney Roosters: Too Many Chefs in the Kitchen?12:12 - Parramatta Eels: The Halfback Dilemma13:54 - Penrith Panthers: Bouncing Back from Last Season17:10 - Melbourne Storm: Overcoming Key Losses21:09 - St. George Illawarra Dragons: Forward Pack Concerns24:03 - Manly Sea Eagles: Forward Pack Performance29:07 - Gold Coast Titans: Halfback and Forward Pack Issues33:06 - South Sydney Rabbitohs: Halves and Depth Concerns37:19 - Canberra Raiders: Halfback Dilemmas42:14 - North Queensland Cowboys: Stability in the Halves45:23 - Dolphins: Depth and Future Prospects48:20 - Brisbane Broncos: Aging Spine and Future Strategies52:37 - West Tigers: Leadership and Positioning Challenges55:40 - Bulldogs: Adapting to New Structures59:25 - Sharks: Leadership and Future ProspectsLinktreeMOMENTUM NEW SHOWFollow the INSTAGRAM to stay up to date with all of the great Rugby League content!! https://www.instagram.com/biglezsleague_/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Lez goes through all of his selections for every NRL teams 18 and 19 based off their team structures and his predicted 17's00:00 Introduction to Team Selections for 202602:00 Dolphins and Bulldogs Jersey Selections03:51 Broncos and Sharks Jersey Selections06:08 Dragons and Cowboys Jersey Selections08:03 Knights and Eels Jersey Selections10:01 Panthers and Rabbitohs Jersey Selections11:56 Roosters and Raiders Jersey Selections13:49 Seagulls and Storm Jersey Selections16:00 Warriors and Tigers Jersey Selections17:43 Titans Jersey Selections and ConclusionLinktreeMOMENTUM NEW SHOWFollow the INSTAGRAM to stay up to date with all of the great Rugby League content!! https://www.instagram.com/biglezsleague_/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Since this was recorded, Val Holmes and Fletcher Sharpe have been rested and will not playLinktreeMOMENTUM NEW SHOWFollow the INSTAGRAM to stay up to date with all of the great Rugby League content!! https://www.instagram.com/biglezsleague_/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jarrod from Strictly footy joins us to help review Thursday nights huge win by the Titans over a nearly full strength Dolphins. Then Lez reviews Fridays trialsLinktreeMOMENTUM NEW SHOWFollow the INSTAGRAM to stay up to date with all of the great Rugby League content!! https://www.instagram.com/biglezsleague_/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jumped on the Ruck Infringement Podcast with the lads last month to discuss the Rabbitohs heading into 2026LinktreeMOMENTUM NEW SHOWFollow the INSTAGRAM to stay up to date with all of the great Rugby League content!! https://www.instagram.com/biglezsleague_/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jumped on the NRL DEEP DIVE Podcast as a guest last week to discuss the Tigers 2026 seasonLinktreeMOMENTUM NEW SHOWFollow the INSTAGRAM to stay up to date with all of the great Rugby League content!! https://www.instagram.com/biglezsleague_/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Lez goes through all the best SuperCoach NRL cheapies by position from a purely NRL perspective00:00 Introduction to Super Coach Players01:32 Charity Match Announcement02:53 Fullback Position Analysis09:51 Center Wing Insights10:18 Second Row Prospects17:51 Halfback and Five-Eighth Options29:38 Hooker Position OverviewLinktreeMOMENTUM NEW SHOWFollow the INSTAGRAM to stay up to date with all of the great Rugby League content!! https://www.instagram.com/biglezsleague_/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sophie is an NRLW athlete who has played 15 games for the Wests Tigers and represented the Steelers in 2025. She is also studying nutrition and runs and instagram page educating people on how to go about your nutrition as an athlete.In this engaging conversation, NRLW player Sophie Curtin shares her journey in women's rugby league, discussing the challenges and triumphs of balancing injury rehab, training, and her dietetics studies. She highlights the importance of the evolving policies around pregnancy in the NRLW, and the critical role of nutrition in athlete performance, and in doing so revealed that the NRLW has ways to go in setting up NRLW athletes to perform at their best. Sophie's insights provide a unique perspective on the growth and future of women's rugby league, emphasising the need for better development pathways and resources for female athletes.Chapters00:00 - Introduction to NRLW and Off-Season Challenges03:05 - Balancing Rehab and Training in Off-Season06:02 - Maintaining Fitness and Routine During Extended Breaks08:56 - Cohesion Between NRLW Teams and Pathways11:56 - Experiences in State of Origin and Merit Squad14:52 - Growing Up in Rugby League and Pathways17:52 - Development Pathways for Women in Rugby League20:51 - Future of Women's Rugby League in New Zealand25:30 - Cultural Insights and Team Dynamics in Rugby League27:39 - Navigating Injuries and NRLW Aspirations28:02 - The Intersection of Nutrition and Athletic Performance30:58 - Nutrition Resources in NRLW: A Comparative Analysis33:23 - Improving Nutrition Support for NRLW Athletes36:10 - Calories, Nutrition, and Season Preparation38:08 - Disparities in Nutrition Between NRL and NRLW41:09 - Pregnancy and Its Impact on NRLW Athletes46:35 - Sophie Sports Nutrition Business49:23 - Future Aspirations in Sports NutritionLinktreeMOMENTUM NEW SHOWFollow the INSTAGRAM to stay up to date with all of the great Rugby League content!! https://www.instagram.com/biglezsleague_/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lez is joined by former NRL player Jake Marketo and new NRL podcaster Riley from Green Palm Sports!!The lads go through and place each team into brackets based on where they think they will finish on the ladder.We also go through and highlight each NRL teams biggest question marks.#nrl #rugbyleague 00:00 - Intro02:21 - Panthers05:11 - Sharks11:18 - Cowboys 20:09 - Eels26:20 - Storm 34:24 - Roosters43:11 - Rabbitohs51:54 - Raiders01:04:25 - Dragons01:10:22 - Sea-Eagles01:15:35 - Bulldogs01:20:36 - Titans01:27:13 - Knights 01:32:44 - Tigers01:35:42 - DolphinsLinktreeMOMENTUM NEW SHOWFollow the INSTAGRAM to stay up to date with all of the great Rugby League content!! https://www.instagram.com/biglezsleague_/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jumped on again as a guest of the SuperCoach Experience Podcast to go through the best 5/8's in SuperCoach alongside 2021 SuperCoach Winner Tim Moodie & Brandon SavageLinktreeMOMENTUM NEW SHOWFollow the INSTAGRAM to stay up to date with all of the great Rugby League content!! https://www.instagram.com/biglezsleague_/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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