About this episode

Jack Cole discusses the rugby league season and previews the upcoming match between Penrith and Parramatta.

Jack Cole joins us for a chat about the season so far, and what's to come in 2026. Plus we devour the 'circle of stupidity' that can exist in the rugby league media, highlighted in this week's Nathan Cleary stories. And the boys preview the big clash between Penrith and Parramatta this Thursday night. Visit www.westernweekender.com.au or download The Western Weekender App.

People in this episode

Guest: Jack Cole

Topics covered

• rugby league
• Panthers
• Eels
• media analysis
• season preview

Keywords

• rugby league
• Jack Cole
• Nathan Cleary
• Penrith Panthers
• Parramatta Eels
• season preview
• media

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Penrith, Parramatta

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