Episode 121 of the SmartB Sports Update Podcast is stacked with NRL action and features special guest Mitchell Pearce! The Bulldogs dominate atop the ladder at 5-0—are finals in sight? The Roosters reel from player transitions, while Wayne Bennett targets Latrell Mitchell’s peak form. The Panthers endure their worst start in 12 years, Shane Flanagan’s Lachlan Ilias remarks spark Braith Anasta’s fury, and Des Hasler blasts the sin bin crackdown as ‘uncalled for.’ Plus, we dive into the ongoing Daly Cherry-Evans contract saga with insights from Pearce. Don’t miss it!
Joining us, Mitchell Pearce—whose 16-year career saw him debut with the Sydney Roosters in 2007 at age 17, win the 2013 NRL Premiership, and play 238 games before joining the Newcastle Knights in 2018 for 71 appearances, captaining the side and reaching 309 NRL games total—shares his take. After moving to the Catalans Dragons in 2022, he scored 10 tries in 23 games, retiring in 2023 following a Super League Grand Final loss. Don’t miss this one!
Episode 121 of the SmartB Sports Update Podcast is LIVE with special guest Mitchell Pearce! 🎙️ Bulldogs go 5-0, Panthers hit a 12-year low, and DCE’s contract saga rolls on. Wayne Bennett eyes Latrell Mitchell’s best, while Des Hasler slams sin bins. Link in bio! #SportsPodcast #NRL #RugbyLeague #SportsNews #MitchellPearce #BulldogsNRL #PanthersNRL #WayneBennett #DalyCherryEvans #ShaneFlanagan #DesHasler #PodcastEpisode #NRLFinals #RoostersNRL #LatrellMitchell
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0:48 Bulldogs top the ladder with 5-0
8:29 Bulldogs headed towards finals?
9:53 Roosters hurting from transition of players
13:15 Wayne Bennett placed to get the best out of Latrell Mitchell
15:57 Panthers’ worst start to the year in twelve years
22:21 Shane Flanagan's comments about Lachlan Ilias fires up Braith Anasta
29:01 Des Hassler calls sin bin crackdowns ‘uncalled for’
35:57 DCE contract saga

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