After a NIGHTMARE last week when it comes to technology, time difference and sleep deprivation, the boys finally return with a look at the upcoming Pacific Championships!
But before Blairy & Goran delve into that, a hypothetical: What if Reece Walsh never left?
We just witnessed ‘The Plumber’ deliver a Clive Churchill Medal-winning performance as the Broncos beat the Storm for the 2025 Premiership, but if he didn’t leave the NZ Warriors after the 2022 season, would the Wahs have had ‘their year’ by now? Food for thought!
Onto the Pacific Championships where Blairy is an assistant coach of the Kiwis, and the NZ boys look strong! No Jahrome Hughes, but a fairytale ending for Kieran Foran. Blairy & Goran talk about how impactful Kieran’s speech was after claiming the Ken Stephen Medal at the Dally M’s last week… Seriously inspiring.
We talk about the opportunity that lies ahead of Nelson Asofa-Solomona - wiped out of the NRL GF through suspension - how does he get things back on track to be an asset, not a liability for the country? He only played 12 matches for the Storm this season.
If there was a tug of war for the services of Leka Halasima between NZ and Tonga, you could say that the latter was victorious. But Goran asks Blairy how hard did the Kiwis lean on Halasima to kit him out in black?
Looking at the strength of the 3 squads, Blairy wonders whether it’s time to lobby the powers that be to give the fans the FOUR NATIONS… NZ, Tonga, Samoa and Australia. Who’s keen?
00:00 Intro + We explain last week’s absence!
02:58 Blairy’s Broncos beat Blairy’s Storm + Ben Hunt REDEMPTION
05:12 What if… Reece Walsh STAYED a WARRIOR?
09: 21 The PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIPS are here! Coach Blair on his Kiwi squad
13:32 Kieran Foran’s last ride + his inspiring Dally M Awards speech
18:07 Getting the best out of Nelson Asofa-Solomona
24:43 Tonga, not NZ, for Leka Halasima
27:40 Kiwi backrowers pretty strong though eh!
29:21 Blairy on the sensational depth of Tongan rugby league
33:09 Is anyone looking for DWZ?
36:12 We need THE FOUR NATIONS of Rugby League!
39:35 Adding to the wishlist + GOODBYE!