Dave and Jase wrap up the 2026 NRL season with a massive Grand Final breakdown.

We dissect how the Sydney Roosters held on for a thrilling 19-18 win over the Newcastle Knights, James Tedesco’s masterclass, and where the Knights let it slip in the second half.

Plus, we recap the Dolphins' demolition in the State Cup, Roosters NRLW dominance, pre-game entertainment highs and lows, and drop our way-too-early 2027 Top 8 and Bottom 4 ladder predictions (including why Penrith could miss the 8!).

Thank you to everyone who supported us this season. Next time we’re back, look out for the Do Better NRL Podcast!

Timestamps:
0:00 - Kangaroos Squad & Snubs Reaction
6:37 - Season 2 Finale Intro & Road to 400 Subs
7:09 - Roosters vs Knights: 2026 NRL Grand Final Review
8:02 - The Stats That Decided the Premiership
14:14 - Tedesco & Roosters Forward Pack Dominance
16:32 - Roosters Salary Cap & Future Roster Moves
18:12 - State Cup: Dolphins Run Riot Over Penrith
22:00 - NRLW Grand Final: Roosters Outclass Broncos
23:15 - Grand Final Day Atmosphere, Entertainment & Controversies
30:45 - 2027 Way-Too-Early Top 8 & Bottom 4 Predictions
34:45 - Weekend Antics & Community Comments
42:30 - Cody Walker & Latrell Mitchell Contract Debates
47:48 - Season 2 Farewell & Moving to 'Do Better NRL Podcast'

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Welcome back to the podcast!

This week we dive straight into the massive fallout from the preliminary finals, the huge controversy surrounding Phoenix Crossland’s hip drop tackle that broke Nathan Cleary’s leg, and preview the upcoming NRL Grand Final between the Sydney Roosters and Newcastle Knights.Plus, we recap our Matt Elliott interview, dissect Latrell and Cody Walker’s contract situations, review our shockingly bad pre-season predictions, and hear another wild instalment of "What Did Crazy Daisy Do This Week?

"Timestamps00:00 – Intro & Channel Name Update

02:29 – Matt Elliott Interview Recap & Coaching Insights

05:33 – NRL News: Crossland Hip Drop & Nathan Cleary Broken Leg (Send-off Debate)

10:53 – Latrell Mitchell & Cody Walker Contract Drama & Perth Rumours

15:09 – Tigers End-of-Year Awards Controversy

16:25 – Grand Final Pre-Game Entertainment & Olivia Dean

18:46 – Sponsor: Davis Ford Lawyers

19:24 – Prelim Final Review: Roosters vs Dolphins

24:16 – Prelim Final Review: Knights vs Panthers

29:21 – Ashley Klein & Bunker Controversy

30:38 – Sponsor: The Bloombar by Emily

30:48 – NRL Grand Final Preview: Roosters vs Knights

35:01 – Grand Final Multis, Clive Churchill Medal & Best Bets

37:48 – Sponsor: Thermomix with Penny

38:02 – What Went Wrong & Right: Dolphins & Panthers Season Wrap

43:13 – Reviewing Our Wild Pre-Season Predictions (How Wrong Were We?)

48:03 – What Did Crazy Daisy Do This Week? (Hospital Madness)

53:21 – Fan Polls & Community Comments

57:34 – Road to 400 Subs, Grand Final Trip & Off-Season Plans

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In this exclusive interview, former NRL head coach Matt Elliott sits down with Two Sh*t Blokes to pull back the curtain on top-flight rugby league.From coaching the Canberra Raiders, Penrith Panthers, and New Zealand Warriors to dealing with boardrooms, player mindset, and the high-stakes pressure of professional coaching, Matt shares unfiltered stories and unique insights from across his career.In this episode, we cover: • Life inside the NRL coaching box and managing game-day pressure• Tactical evolutions, player psychology, and leadership• Stories from his time at Canberra, Penrith, and the Warriors• The modern state of the NRL and where the game is headingTimestamps0:00 – Intro & Welcome Matt Elliott03:30 – Early Playing Days & Transition to Coaching12:15 – The Pressure of the NRL Coaching Box24:40 – Coaching the Canberra Raiders & Building Culture38:10 – The Penrith Panthers Years & Tough Decisions51:05 – Player Psychology, Man Management & Mindset1:05:20 – Handling Sacking, Media Pressure & Boardrooms1:18:45 – The Modern NRL: Rules, Tactics & Evolution1:28:10 – Final Thoughts & Where to Follow Matt1:31:30 – Wrap Up & OutroDon't forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification Bell so you never miss an episode of the Two Shit Blokes Podcast!#NRL #RugbyLeague #MattElliott #TwoShitBlokes #NRLPodcast #RugbyLeaguePodcast#Codesports#