For the final time in 2026, Andrew Johns and Ruan Sims discuss how the Grand Final will be won and lost by the Newcastle Knights and Sydney Roosters, which areas do the teams need to exploit and where are their biggest weaknesses. The Eighth also previews the NRLW Grand Final and is tipping an upset! All that and more on the final episode of Immortal Behaviour for 2026, thank you for watching all year long! Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9

0:00 Final episode of 2026
0:39 Half in Focus: Sandon Smith
2:12 Deja Ru - Sandon’s intercept
3:06 Emotional week for Novocastrians
3:45 Front office shake-up
4:47 Newcastle starting to believe
5:47 Knights fans to fill up Accor
6:16 What makes Fletcher & Sandon so dangerous?
7:34 What is DCE & Sam Walker’s style of play?
8:15 Knights spine for 2027
9:26 Gagai lifts for big games
9:52 How the Knights fixed their defence
10:53 Best centre pairing in the NRL?
12:01 Crossland’s ban wounds the Knights
12:54 Round 27 bye week blessing
13:49 Joey shocked by Knights success
15:00 Joey’s Grand Final advice
16:26 Keys to success for the Knights
17:08 Holbrook coach of the year?
18:21 Chooks 2/2 over the Knights in 2026
19:29 Shut down Naufahu Whyte
20:01 Marky Mark’s freakish talent
21:31 Chooks to target Marzhew in the air
21:55 Keys to success for the Roosters
22:26 Injury concerns around Sam Walker?
23:18 One match-up Joey likens for the Knights
23:48 The match-up Joey is most afraid of
24:20 NRLW Grand Final preview
25:20 Joey’s headline moment
26:04 The Grand Final through Joey’s eyes
26:48 Ponga’s huge hit
27:49 Thank you for watching

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Andrew Johns explains why the Newcastle Knights have a realistic chance to defeat the Penrith Panthers. The Eighth Immortal breaks down how the Dolphins and Roosters can both knock each other off. Plus, what do the Warriors and Sharks have to do to improve into Grand Final contenders in 2027.

0:00 Joey’s stressed
0:38 Sam Walker returns
1:38 Hugo’s selflessness
2:15 Phins dominate Chooks all year
3:25 Keys to victory for the Dolphins
4:46 Keys to victory for the Roosters
5:36 Importance of ball movement
6:05 Game deciding match-up
6:51 Who wins and why
7:37 Joys of playing at Suncorp
8:33 Will Broncos fans join the Phins?
9:38 The nerves are getting to Joey
10:16 What it means to Joey
11:18 Panthers’ good record over the Knights
12:53 Halves dilemma for Penrith
14:17 Will Nathan be fit?
15:26 Can Penrith win without Nathan?
16:35 Who has to stand up for the Knights?
17:54 Crossland’s immense effort
18:53 Joey’s message to the Knights
19:42 Who wins?
22:45 How do the Wahs get better?
23:47 Wahs halves dilemma
24:58 Sharks in trouble?
27:09 Titans v Broncos NRLW preview
27:52 Roosters v Raiders NRLW preview
28:27 Joey’s headline moment

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The Eighth Immortal Andrew Johns and Ruan Sims break down every Finals game in Week 2 of the 2026 NRL Finals series. believes the Warriors lack another gear and will struggle to defeat his surging Newcastle Knights. Joey analyses the combination of Savala and DCE and backs DCE to silence the haters. Plus, a very special guest joins the show! All that and more on another edition of Immortal Behaviour. Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9

0:00 Welcome back
0:30 Will the Roosters be flat?
1:52 Thoughts on Hugo + DCE combo
2:17 DCE copping a lot of hate
3:38 Angus Crichton set to return
4:40 Marky Mark vs Ronaldo Mulitalo
5:16 Marky Mark Ronaldo biff
5:53 Walking highlight reel
6:36 Strengths of Ronaldo
7:14 The aerial battle
7:59 How to protect Trindall
9:01 Roosters to target Trindall
10:48 Why Kennedy is underrated?
12:48 Keys to victory for the Sharks
14:34 Too many penalty goals?
15:29 Wahs lack another gear?
15:59 Pressure on the Wahs
16:39 Assessing last weeks loss
17:21 How important is Leka and DWZ?
18:15 Modern day warm-ups
19:05 Tuaupiki the X-factor for the Wahs?
20:24 The pressures of Eden park
22:04 Joey’s travel experience to NZ
22:25 Johns proud of stoic Knights
25:24 Will Dylan Lucas play?
26:04 Confidence is dangerous weapon
28:18 Lessons from Round 26
29:13 Young forwards stand up for Knights
30:26 Rejuvenated Gagai
31:13 Wahs MAJOR weakness
33:38 NRLW Finals Week 1 preview
36:02 Joey’s headline moment…
36:56 Our very special guest

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Andrew Johns and Ruan Sims preview every game of Week 1 of the 2026 NRL Finals. Joey outlines how the Knights can stop the Rabbitohs' lethal left-edge attack. The Eighth Immortal analyses Isaiya Katoa's ball-playing and explains how he can expose the Wahs defensive issues. Plus, Joey is shocked by the return of Braydon Trindall, but questions if the Sharks Five-Eight is indeed fully fit. All that and a whole lot more on Finals Footy edition of Immortal Behaviour. Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9

0:00 Finals Footy is here
0:23 Sense of timing about the Bunnies
1:11 David Fifita in great form
2:02 Why is the left edge so lethal?
3:29 The pros and cons of having a week off
4:07 Knights forward pack tested
5:10 Joey's advice for Ponga
6:12 Half in Focus: Isaiya Katoa
6:31 Joey's analysis of Katoa's playstyle
8:55 Warriors' power vs Dolphins' speed
9:36 Jackson Ford returns
10:02 Wahs impressive defence
10:26 Joey highlights the Wahs biggest weakness
11:40 Joey's Warriors v Dolphins tip
12:11 From Shark Park to Allianz
14:18 Big concerns over Trindall's shoulder
14:43 Joey calls for Nicho to stand up
15:22 Unpredictable Cowboys
15:59 Cowboys right side attack break down
16:09 Scott Drinkwater's ability to generate points
17:27 Roosters' keys to victory
18:45 Joey clueless to how Chooks will attack
19:03 Kenny and Yeo pass RD27 test
21:01 Would a rushing defence unsettle Nathan?
21:52 NRLW Match of the Round: Knights v Titans
22:32 Joey's Headline Moment

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Andrew Johns explains his reasoning for believing the NRL Premiership is a two-horse race between the Penrith Panthers and New Zealand Warriors. Ruan Sims and Joey shut down the idea of the NRL adopting the ‘Wildcard Round’ from the AFL. Plus, Joey warns that the Roosters won’t be able to win the comp without Sam Walker. All that and more on another edition of Immortal Behaviour. Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9

0:00 Welcome back
0:39 Wildcard Round
1:17 Joey against the Wildcard Round
2:06 Why would it work?
4:06 Predictable Roosters without Sam Walker
5:06 How Hugo helps the Roosters
5:36 Why structured footy doesn’t suit the Roosters
7:31 Mitch Kenny returns
8:28 Robson’s injury concern
10:00 Book of Feuds preview
10:51 Jai Arrow’s 100th game
11:13 Will Yeo be 100% for finals?
12:47 Kenny’s influence on the field
14:48 Why is Ivan leaving Blaize out?
16:17 Jett Cleary’s impressive debut
16:52 Joey rules out the Sharks
17:31 Joey asks for Nicho to step up
19:02 Saturday Night Footy preview
19:31 Thursday Night Footy preview
22:37 NRLW Match of the Round
23:20 Sunday Arvo Footy preview
25:02 Joey’s headline moment

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Andrew Johns and Ruan Sims are back for another week on Immortal Behaviour. The pair preview the do-or-die clash between the Sydney Roosters and Dolphins and what implications the outcome will have on the rest of the competition. Red Hill on red alert, why won’t the Broncos let Adam Reynolds have his fairytale ending? Plus, Joey believes the Storm will bounce back into the top 8 in 2027, but worries for the Eels going forward. Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9

0:00 Biggest episode yet
0:27 Storm decimated by injuries
1:30 Storm's injuries
2:19 Melbourne's new X-Factor
2:41 Sky's the limit for Cooper Clarke
3:18 Where do the Storm finish in 2027?
4:12 Will we see Eli Katoa again?
4:27 Thursday Night Footy preview
5:47 What to make of the Eels 2027 season?
6:35 Moses + Luai combination
7:05 Ronald Volkman the long term five-eight?
7:41 Eels' depth to be tested
8:34 Apa Twidle's potential
9:10 Will the Eels make the eight in 2027?
9:48 Sunday Arvo Footy preview
11:07 Roosters v Dolphins implications
12:42 Roosters at risk of dropping out?
13:27 Top 4 shake up
14:16 Do the Dolphins have any weaknesses?
15:28 Joey's huge call on the Roosters' season
15:56 Win over Panthers hurt Roosters?
16:12 Roosters weaknesses Dolphins can exploit
17:01 Book of feuds small preview
17:39 Toia v Farnworth - Who has the edge?
19:06 Red Hill on red alert
19:27 Should Reyno be allowed to play?
20:44 What would Joey change at the Broncos?
22:14 Madge on the out?
22:49 Wahs primed for Finals run
24:44 Friday Night Footy preview
26:46 NRLW Match of the Round preview
29:33 Sunday Arvo Footy tips
31:20 Joey's headline moment...

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Andrew Johns and Ruan Sims explain why the Panthers cannot win the Premiership without Isaah Yeo. Can Joey’s Knights threaten the top 4 and make a surprising run at a Premiership? Joey dissects the Dolphins squad and why they are his Premiership favourites. Plus, a preview of all the NRL games on Nine this week. Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9

0:00 We’re back again
0:33 What makes the Dolphins so good?
1:53 Dolphins backline analysis
3:36 Dolphins defensive struggles
4:28 Jeremy Marshall-King underrated
5:44 Joey’s take on the Broncos
6:18 Is Madge the issue?
7:00 Major players leaving the Broncos
8:47 Friday Night Footy preview
9:29 Wahs to win the GF
10:50 How legit are the Knights?
11:41 The vibe in Newcastle
12:01 Why is the Top 4 so sacred
12:26 Joey impressed by the Knights
13:01 Is Holbrook the Coach of the Year?
13:55 Knights success down to pathways
14:38 Knights’ great signings
15:43 Cessnock’s finest: Fletcher Sharpe
17:05 Penrith with & without Yeo analysis
19:04 Why Penrith can’t win
19:37 Penrith’s middle depth tested
21:26 Thursday Night Footy preview
22:54 Saturday Night Footy preview
24:48 NRLW match of the Week: Titans v Broncos
26:13 Sunday Arvo Footy preview
28:20 Joey’s headline moment

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This week on Immortal Behaviour, Andrew Johns drops a couple of huge bombshells! Joey unpacks what is truly going wrong at the Brisbane Broncos and is worried for their future. Can the Penrith Panthers win a premiership without Isaah Yeo? Plus, Joey settles the halfback conundrum at the Warriors naming Luke Metcalf as the man to lead the Wahs forward in the Finals. Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9

0:00 What a week of footy
1:40 Halves in Focus: Metcalf & Te Maire Martin
3:08 Does Metcalf have a weakness?
3:52 Who is the Wahs starting Halfback?
4:54 What does Chanel Harris-Tavita add
6:27 Wahs 2027 starting spine
8:14 Jett Cleary asks for release
9:25 Saturday Night Footy preview
9:45 Severe issues at the Broncos
11:43 Where are the Broncos’ next crop?
12:45 Joey’s bombshell
14:43 Broncos and Storm struggles
15:15 Impact of Pezet & Barnett in 2027
15:54 Madge’s coaching the issue?
16:46 Will the Broncos bounce back in 2027?
17:22 Isaah Yeo’s pec injury
18:45 Joey’s 2nd bombshell
19:28 Panthers’ playstyle without Yeo
22:42 Key player match-ups
24:06 Thursday Night Footy tip
24:16 Friday Night Footy preview
24:34 NRLW Match of the Round
25:10 Sunday Arvo Footy preview
26:23 Gerringong breeding footy players
28:40 Joey’s headline moment
29:49 Joey vs Latrell Mitchell’s dad
31:34 Story time with Uncle Joey

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