Episode 22: Return of the Jazz

Andrew Webster, Tohu Harris and Shaun Johnson explain what went wrong against the Sharks at Mt Smart Stadium.

All three deny the occasion overawed the group, and point to discipline and absorbing pressure as key issues.

Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess unpack that flat second half and which players let themselves down in round one.

The duo take a look at the Melbourne Storm and how the Warriors might be able to leave the graveyard of AAMI Park with a victory.

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Roger Tuivasa-Sheck joins The Big League Podcast to discuss the conversation with his wife which saw him pick the Warriors over a Japanese rugby deal, reinventing himself as a centre and why he's enjoining NOT being captain.

Te Maire Martin and Chanel Harris-Tavita share their thoughts on the battle for five-eighth. Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess argue whether Las Vegas was a success, outline the Ezra Mam-Spencer Leniu alleged racism incident and the first round of predictions for the year.

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Shaun Johnson joins The Big League Podcast to discuss whether he's open to a contract extension and why he's hungrier than ever coming off the back of what he's described as his best ever season.

Johnson reveals how golf has been instrumental to his longevity and how age and experience has changed his abilities on the field.

Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess highlight the key takeaways from preseason matches against the Tigers and Dolphins.

They also speculate on the Addin Fonua-Blake contracting drama and why the NRL is visiting Las Vegas.

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Kiwis coach Michael Maguire joins Nathan Limm to explain why he wants Warriors hooker Wayde Egan to play for New Zealand.

Michael Burgess analyses the Panthers' epic grand final win over the Broncos.

The duo go through their favourite moments from the Warriors' season, take a look at the squad for next year and break down the Kiwis' injury dramas.

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Melbourne Storm rugby league legend Cameron Smith joins the podcast to discuss the Warriors' season and how Shaun Johnson has transformed his game.

Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess break down the Warriors' heartbreak preliminary final loss to the Broncos in Brisbane, what the NRL's done about THAT forward pass and outline what to expect from the NRL grand final.

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The man who scored the winning try the last time the Warriors played in a preliminary final - Lewis Brown - joins Nathan Limm to reflect on 2011 and why he's confident the Warriors can make the grand final.

Michael Burgess is back to describe the unbelievable occasion against the Knights at Mt Smart and give updates on key injuries.

The duo dissect exactly how the Warriors can beat the Broncos in Brisbane.

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Rugby league royalty in the form of Ruben Wiki joins Nick Bewley to talk all things Warriors Knights as well as a trip down memory lane to revisit the club's last home final in 2008 featuring THAT famous run off the back fence.

The NZ Herald's Chris Reive reports back after enduring the tough loss to Penrith from the media benches at Bluebet Stadium before he and Nick dive into where the Warriors need to improve to beat a red-hot Newcastle side.

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Senior New Zealand Herald writers Michael Burgess and Chris Rattue join Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and Nick Bewley to go through all of the key issues ahead of the Warriors' first NRL Finals appearance since 2018.

NZME's expert panel go through the loss to the Dolphins, Te Maire Martin's form, the new FastPass ticketing fee, Mt Smart versus Eden Park, how Penrith can be beaten and give finals predictions and analysis.

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Warriors assistant coach Richard Agar joins Nathan Limm to dispel any mystery surrounding Tohu Harris' injury.

Michael Burgess dives into the confusion about whether Luke Metcalf is out for the season.

The duo reviews a seventh straight victory and examines wholesale team changes ahead of their final regular season game of the year.

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New Zealand Herald writer Chris Reive joins Nathan Limm to debate whether the Warriors got lucky in the win over the Sea Eagles when Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad made dangerous mid-air contact with Reuben Garrick.

They also discuss whether fans and media should be positive or critical about the Warriors' form after six straight wins.

Reive lays out exactly what they need to show against the Dragons to give fans confidence and whether the Warriors should take an NRL finals game to Eden Park.

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