V'landys' U-Turn, Toowoomba's 20th Club Bid & Bennett's Dolphins Masterclass | Ask Kenty

V'landys' U-Turn, Toowoomba's 20th Club Bid & Bennett's Dolphins Masterclass | Ask Kenty

Author: FanaticsTV September 19, 2026 Duration: 39:26

Kenty answers your biggest NRL questions — from post-game press conference audio and the race for the 20th club to falling crowds, Peter V'landys' expanded power and the bunker.


Plus, Paul Kent weighs in on reviewing the play-the-ball after every try, whether tackle stats are inflated, who's paying for the PNG franchise, why jerseys have no names on the back, how Wayne Bennett rebuilt the Dolphins and how the finals should work.


And Kenty tells the story of the day he challenged Anthony Mundine at a press conference.


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TIMECODES


0:00 — Ask Kenty Intro

0:14 — Why Doesn't the NRL Fix the Audio at Post-Game Press Conferences?

3:07 — Should NZ Rugby's Financial Trouble Affect the NRL's 20th Club Decision?

4:27 — The 20th Club: Toowoomba's Bid vs Mudgee and Tamworth

6:51 — What Happens to NRL Talent if Rugby Union Keeps Its Juniors?

8:08 — Are Low Crowds a Sign the TV Product Beats the Live Experience?

11:36 — Do Players Start Push and Shoves to Draw the Bunker's Attention?

12:36 — Why Do Roosters and Sharks Fans Get Cheaper Finals Tickets?

13:18 — Who Holds the NRL's Leadership Accountable Under Peter V'landys?

13:58 — Why Did Peter V'landys Change His Mind on an Executive Chair?

15:58 — Is the NRL Morphing Into the NFL?

16:42 — Should the Bunker Review the Last Play-the-Ball After Every Try?

19:01 — Should the Most Overrated Player Poll Come Back?

20:28 — Are NRL Tackle Stats Inflated?

22:31 — Who Pays for the PNG Franchise and Do Executives Get KPI Bonuses?

24:09 — Why Don't NRL Jerseys Have Player Names on the Back?

25:12 — Odd and Even Numbers for Left and Right Edges: Good Idea or Bad?

26:37 — When Kenty Challenged Anthony Mundine at a Press Conference

29:12 — Were Kenty and Woz Part of the Paper Plane Fun?

29:45 — Why Does the NRL Chase Profit From Finals Tickets?

30:47 — Was the Dolphins' Recruitment Strategy Smarter Than It Looked?

33:43 — Should Pro Athletes Be Exempt From Tax?

34:14 — Should the NRL Scrap the Double Movement Rule?

34:54 — Should the Grand Final Kick Off Earlier for New Zealand Viewers?

35:34 — Starting the NRL From Scratch: What Would Kenty Change?

36:07 — Is Rewarding the Top Four in the Finals Overkill?

37:06 — Which Centre Could Be the Next Isaah Yeo?

38:15 — Should the Attacking Team Get a 14th Player for 10 Minutes?

38:41 — Should the NRL Try a Multi-Ball Captain's Option?

39:10 — Outro


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