Origin Explodes: Cleary Delivers, Ponga Controversy + Round 13 Preview

About this episode

The episode discusses the controversial Origin game, focusing on Kalyn Ponga's send-off and Nathan Cleary's performance, along with a preview of Round 13.

One of the wildest Origin games in years ends in controversy as Kalyn Ponga is sent off and Nathan Cleary finally takes control of the Origin arena. We break down the send-off debate, rookie standouts, Queensland’s collapse and the huge selection calls looming for Game II. #Origin #NRL #rugbyleague Looking for Kenty merch? Grab yours here: https://fanatics.tv/shop 0:00 - Intro 1:52 - Coaches Reactions 4:32 - Ponga Send Off 10:45 - Cleary Performance 14:11 - Rookies 19:50 - Laurie’s Reactions 23:56 - Team changes 27:51 - Muzzled Gus 31:00 - Round 13 Preview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Paul Kent

Topics covered

• Origin controversy
• NRL performance
• Rookie standouts
• Team selection
• Round preview

Keywords

• Origin
• Kalyn Ponga
• Nathan Cleary
• NRL
• rugby league
• Game II
• Rookies
• Team changes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FanaticsTV

More episodes of Kenty - Paul Kent NRL Podcast

• NSW Injury Fears Grow, Metcalf's Future & The Bulldogs' New Signing | Kenty Blitz EP167 · June 10, 2026 · 34 min
• Kane Evans Speaks Out, Origin Gamble & Folau Bombshell · June 9, 2026 · 30 min
• Secret Shoulder Pads, Anthem Debate & Galvin Coverage | Ask Kenty · June 6, 2026 · 30 min
• NRL TV Deal Battle, Gould v Mal & Round 14 Preview · June 4, 2026 · 33 min
• A Ground Says Goodbye, Galvin Sledging & QLD's Last Hopes · June 3, 2026 · 29 min
• Kieran Foran’s Next Move, NSW Selections & Walsh's Slump · June 2, 2026 · 30 min