Episode 142 of SmartB Sports Update delivers finals fever and controversy across the board! The stage is set for a blockbuster semi-final clash as Toby Sexton is named at halfback for the Bulldogs against the Panthers, in what could be a make-or-break moment for both teams. Meanwhile, the Raiders' strategic request to play their final on a Sunday spectacularly backfires after a crushing loss to the Broncos.
Reece Walsh escapes suspension for a headbutt on Hudson Young, sparking debate around consistency in judiciary decisions, while Nicho Hynes fires up, saying the Sharks don’t get the respect they deserve. To top it off, the NRL reshuffles the preliminary finals schedule to avoid a clash with the AFL Grand Final, and Shane Flanagan swings the axe, with 12 players set to depart the Dragons in a massive roster overhaul.
Outside the NRL, things heat up in other sports too. Ricky Ponting finds himself at the centre of social media chaos, copping abuse over fake viral quotes criticising the Indian cricket team. And in a stunning twist, Lleyton Hewitt is suspended and fined after a heated clash with an anti-doping volunteer.
From rugby league shake-ups to cricket clickbait and tennis controversy, Episode 142 covers all the headlines with hard takes and expert insight.
🎙️ Episode 142 of SmartB Sports Update is here! 🎙️
🏉 NRL Finals Drama:
- Toby Sexton named to face Panthers in semi 🔥
- Raiders’ Sunday final backfires after Broncos loss 😬
- Walsh avoids suspension for headbutt 🤕
- Dragons dump 12 players as Flanagan cleans house 🧹
🏏 Other Sports:
- Ponting cops abuse over fake viral quote 😡
- Lleyton Hewitt suspended after doping clash 😳
🎧 Catch all the headlines & hot takes:
👉 https://smartb.com.au/podcast
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0:34 Toby Sexton named at halfback as Bulldogs prepare to take on Panthers in blockbuster semi-final
16:55 Raiders' request to play first final on a Sunday backfires after loss to Broncos - 2:46
27:52 Reece Walsh escapes suspension for headbutt on Hudson Young
44:30 Halfback Nicho Hynes says Sharks aren't respected enough
50:05 NRL reschedules preliminary finals to avoid clash with AFL GF
54:40 12 players to depart the Dragons as Shane Flanagan overhauls roster
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59:45 Ricky Ponting cops abuse after fake comments criticising Indian cricket team go viral
1:04:15 Lleyton Hewitt suspended and fined over clash with anti-doping volunteer
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