The Time Joey Johns Smashed Matty Johns | Ask Kenty

The Time Joey Johns Smashed Matty Johns | Ask Kenty

Author: FanaticsTV August 29, 2026 Duration: 30:23

Kenty answers the rugby league questions fans are actually asking.


This week, Kenty shares the wild story of the Johns brothers’ bloody Newcastle fallout, plus other unforgettable training-ground fights. He also tackles the wrestle and six-again debate, explains why the Warriors are the NRL’s best story, and weighs up the recruitment and salary-cap challenges facing PNG and Perth.


Plus: private equity’s impact on the game, the history of the six-tackle rule, why tanking does not work under the salary cap, third-party deals, expansion drafts and whether fans have lost their voice in rugby league. #AskKenty


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0:00 — Intro

0:20 — Training-Ground Fights: The Wildest Stories

4:00 — Joey Johns vs Matty Johns: The Bloody Fallout

7:30 — How Do You Stop the Wrestle?

10:00 — Why the Warriors Are the NRL’s Best Story

15:00 — PNG’s Salary-Cap and Roster Challenge

16:30 — Should Six-Again Be Changed?

17:30 — How Do Perth Recruit Players?

17:55 — Private Equity and the NRL’s Integrity

19:20 — The History of the Six-Tackle Rule

22:00 — Why NRL Clubs Cannot Tank for a War Chest

25:30 — Should Third-Party Deals Be Capped?

27:30 — Have Fans Lost Their Voice in Rugby League?

28:30 — Could an Expansion Draft Work?

29:30 — Is There Too Much NRL Content?


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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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