Predicting our ladders for the new season! | The Advantage Line Podcast 2026 | Episode 1

The Advantage Line Podcast is back for the 2026 season! To kick off the new season, Karl and his panel, Nick Tedeschi and former NRL player Blake Ayshford discuss the latest news surrounding the game. They start with the huge changes to State of Origin eligibility and then cover the groundbreaking transfer of Payne Haas to the Bunnies from 2027. From there, the lads dive into predicting each team’s 2026 season using a song, movie, or TV show name as a reference. This is followed by the panel’s ladder predictions, from 1 through 17, with strong alignment on several selections. To finish, they discuss some of the standout future markets ahead of the season’s kickoff. Tune in every Wednesday during the NRL season for new episodes! Our Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GXQiHt1I3IndvWwsB7fJV?si=c82e0818a8eb459e Check Out Our TAB Socials Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tab.nz?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TAB/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/TAB_NZL?s=20