Kat and Isaac unpack the NRL news stories of the week, what we are hearing around transfers, and some sneaky club mail from media days - including who’s been putting in serious work behind the scenes. Plus injury updates, big hits, and everything you actually need to know this week.

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00:00 - Welcome

01:25 - France Lebanon

09:40 - Tonga Samoa

14:30 - November 1

18:15 - Grab of the week: Josh Addo-Carr

25:15 - Transfer news

41:15 - Mail Bag

47:00 - NRL expansion

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The NRL player market is heating up - and Sam Walker’s future has been thrown wide open! 💰🔥

Isaac Issa, Kat Haddad and special guest Tyson Jackson bring you a massive November 1 market preview on Footy in Focus, starting with the Roosters’ shock decision to withdraw their contract offer to Walker.

We work through the market position by position, sharing the latest mail, discussing potential destinations and debating which players clubs should prioritise.

On the agenda:

🏉 Sam Walker’s next move and what it means for the Roosters

💰 The big decisions surrounding Nathan Cleary, Cameron Munster and Harry Grant

👀 Hudson Young’s future after Canberra withdrew their offer

📝 The biggest names, emerging talents and underrated targets

🔄 How the PNG Chiefs and Perth Bears could shape recruitment

Who should YOUR club target from November 1? Let us know in the comments! 👇

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00:00 - Welcome

03:00 - Two new teams

05:35 - Grab of the week - Sam Walker

12:15 - Halfbacks

16:00 - Five-eighths

29:00 - Hookers

34:30 - Fullbacks

53:30 - Wingers

59:15 - Centres

01:03:45 - Props and locks

01:12:56 - Second rowers

00:00 - Welcome

03:00 - Two new teams

05:35 - Grab of the week - Sam Walker

12:15 - Halfbacks

16:00 - Five-eighths

29:00 - Hookers

34:30 - Fullbacks

53:30 - Wingers

59:15 - Centres

01:03:45 - Props and locks

01:12:56 - Second rowers

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