The NRL want to control the agenda on Fox League, Channel 9 and the media? Payne Haas and Tino to defect to Samoa? Where to for eligibility rules for Origin and the International game? Perth Bears to remain in hibernation forever?.. Over to the NRL we are witnessing the unthinkable as the 4x back-to-back premiers suffer their 4th loss in a row, the Bulldogs remain the only undefeated team in 2025, Parra and Dolphins nab their first wins of the season, Raiders score the try of the year, Latrell Mitchell returns with a questionable game-winner, and much more!.. We end our episode with a wrap-up of the Challenge Cup Quarter Finals, as well as updates in the NSW Cup and QLD Cup competitions!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

03:40 - Episode Overview

05:44 - Bunker Review: NRL wanting to control the media

19:21 - Bunker Review: Payne Haas and Tino to play for Samoa; Eligibility rules debate

29:38 - Bunker Review: Perth Bears to remain in hibernation?

36:18 - TSS Tipping + Supercoach money comps [Round 5]

38:25 - NRL Round 5: Raiders def. Sharks (Try of the year)

44:40 - NRL Round 5: Cowboys def. Panthers (Penrith lose four in a row)

53:10 - NRL Round 5: Rabbitohs def. Roosters (Latrell returns)

1:03:51 - NRL Round 5: Eels def. Dragons (Parra first win in golden point)

1:19:05 - NRL Round 5: Dolphins def. Titans (Dolphins first win of season)

1:26:06 - NRL Round 5: Broncos def. Tigers

1:33:40 - NRL Round 5: Storm def. Manly (Hughes and Munster show)

1:41:36 - NRL Round 5: Bulldogs def. Knights (Dogs remain undefeated)

1:54:07 - NRL Rapid Fire Tips: Round 6

1:58:44 - ATG: Challenge Cup Quarter Final Results

2:01:16 - ATG: NSW Cup & QLD Cup Updates

2:02:52 - Outro

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