Rugby league never sleeps even in the off season. New team merch, player signings, new club logos and new stadium names are on the agenda tonight. Im joined by Ben from The Corner Post as we also discuss the 2026 World Cup and is 10 teams enough for a world cup?

I sit down with Ben from the Corner Post as we do a draft team of our favourite Eels players 1-17 including coach. Not necessarily the superstar players just the players we loved to watch in the Blue and Gold.

Who's team do you think would win?

Well the NRL released the draw for 2026 and Troy goes through the Parramatta Eels draw from his perspective.

The games played, days turnarounds, interstate games, special round games and more I go through it all from a fans perspective. Bring on season 2026 Go Parra

News and reviews from the world of NRL joining me is Ben from the Corner Post to discuss:

- Payne Hass and R360

- Keon Kolonmatangi to potentially the Eels

- The need for a mental health round in the NRL

- Magic Round Draw and Round 1 draw

- Adam O'Brien joining the Bulldogs

- Pacific Championships final

- Ashes final game

Last weekend of rugby league sadly this weekend. Once again im joined by Ben Shelley from The Corner Post to discuss NRL news like the DCE signing to the Roosters, the Eli Katoa situation, Suncorp World Cup Final in 2026 and some Parra news as well or rumours.

We also discuss last weekends pacific championship game between NZ and Tonga and preview the final between NZ and Samoa and also the Ashes game 2 and talk about game 3.

Another week in the NRL and there have been some player movement at clubs including the Parramatta Eels. Im joined by Ben Shelley from The Corner Post as we dive into the news of the NRL world and also look at Week 2 of the Pacific Championships and also the 1st Ashes test between Australia and England in London at Wembley Stadium.

Pacific Championships week 1 review and week 2 preview along with some Eels news including the Jonah Pezet signing and the news that Big Tino is going on the open market from Nov 1.

Also the Ashes kicks off this weekend in England for the first time in 22 years we preview that as well. Joined by Ben Shelley from The Corner Post we chew the fat as 2 footy fans.

Replay chat with the Duckman on Pulse Fm 89.9fm talking all things sport.

NRL Grand Final, R360, Bathurst 1000, Cricket and also Formula 1.