Nathan Cleary's AFL Or Union Swap | Ask Kenty

Nathan Cleary's AFL Or Union Swap | Ask Kenty

Author: FanaticsTV September 5, 2026 Duration: 36:08

Kenty answers your biggest NRL questions — from Parramatta’s recruitment problems and the NRL’s Vegas strategy, to forward passes, wildcards, PNG safety concerns and why the Roosters are still in the premiership race.


Plus: could anyone win four straight premierships, would Nathan Cleary change codes, and where did Kenty’s love of rugby league begin?


Drop your questions for next week’s Ask Kenty in the comments


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TIMECODES


0:00 — Ask Kenty intro

0:42 — Why Parramatta recruitment keeps going wrong

2:41 — Vegas, US betting and why the NRL still goes

6:08 — Why forward passes from dummy-half are missed

7:58 — Which club could win four premierships in a row?

11:52 — Why an NRL wildcard competition is a bad idea

14:40 — Should Michael Maguire coach NSW, the Kiwis or Broncos?

15:03 — Rugby league’s most passionate player: Tommy Raudonikis

17:03 — Could Nathan Cleary switch to AFL or rugby union?

17:57 — Salary-cap floor and Hudson Young’s value

19:51 — Adam Reynolds’ memoir title

20:09 — Robbie Farah vs Jason Taylor

22:55 — Panthers resting players and betting odds

23:28 — Tigers / Hull FC

23:49 — Is Craig Fitzgibbon under pressure at the Sharks?

25:16 — Why the Roosters are still a premiership threat

26:45 — Should Sifa Talakai’s suspension carry into next season?

27:40 — Will the NRL introduce a wildcard game?

28:29 — PNG safety concerns for travelling fans

30:20 — When is Kenty’s next book?

30:31 — Would Kenty join the NRL rules committee?

32:00 — Where Kenty’s love of footy began

35:12 — Outro


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For fans of the NRL who want analysis that cuts through the noise, Kenty-Paul Kent NRL Podcast delivers exactly that. This isn't a sanitized, play-it-safe conversation. Paul Kent brings his trademark direct and fearless perspective to rugby league, offering uncompromising takes on the week's biggest games, controversies, and stories. You'll hear his unfiltered opinions during the 'Kenty Blitz' episodes from Monday through Thursday, followed by the deeper-dive 'Kenty Primetime' each Friday. Produced by FanaticsTV, the podcast thrives on Kent's deep knowledge and willingness to tackle the tough topics, providing entertainment and news-driven insight in equal measure. It's for listeners who prefer their sports commentary straight, without the sugar-coating, making it a distinct voice in the rugby league media landscape. Tune in for a regular dose of authentic, often provocative, discussion that goes far beyond the scoreboard.
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