The first week of Finals Footy is here! | The Billy Slater Podcast
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Billy Slater and Peter Psaltis preview every game from the opening week of the 2026 NRL finals. Billy explains why Penrith remain the competition’s hardest team to beat, why the Roosters cannot be written off, how the Dolphins could silence Auckland and which players could decide the elimination final between the Sharks and Cowboys. The pair also reflect on Jai Arrow’s inspiring courage, Melbourne’s response to a difficult season and Darius Boyd’s appointment as Queensland coach before revealing their tips for all four finals. 00:00 Finals have arrived 00:50 Penrith claim the minor premiership 02:27 How to beat the Panthers 04:05 Penrith’s extraordinary depth 05:32 Liam Martin sets the standard 06:48 Jai Arrow’s inspiring courage 12:40 Are South Sydney vulnerable? 13:52 Latrell Mitchell sends a finals warning 16:16 Can Round 27 form be trusted? 19:32 Sharks enter the finals without momentum 22:29 Melbourne’s season of adversity 25:09 Sua Fa’alogo’s breakout season 26:44 Why young pl
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