The Advantage Line

We've had time to reflect, digest and absorb the One NZ Warriors loss to the Knights and it is safe to say there are still plenty of talking points about how it all went down. Should NZ have had a day off to allow the nation time to recover? We think so. We take time out of the the pod to just stop and appreciate the work of Leka Halasima who basically played with a leg hanging off helped the team stay in the game until the final whistle. Of course, we turn our attention to the games this weekend. Will the Knights be taken out by the Panthers or will Cleary make his return to help guide his team towards another Grand Final? The Roosters will be looking to carry on their recent form against the Dolphins. So who do you think will be heading the the Grand Final?

The One NZ Warriors may not have been able to get the job done in week one of the NRL Finals, but they will be feeling buoyed by the news that Eden Park will be a sell out ahead of their clash with the Knights. As the road ahead will lead to a clash with the Panthers, will Nathan Cleary be a part of the team, and with the games between the Wahs and Panthers this year being so close, could that give the One NZ Warriors the advantage should the teams meet. The Roosters will also be looking to bounce back from a tough round 1 defeat and secure their place in the next round, but after taking the Panthers to the wire, do they have enough in the tank to overcome a tough Sharks side.

Welcome back to yet another week of The Advantage Line Podcast!The NRL Finals are upon us and even though there are only 8 teams remaining there's so much to discuss.Paul & Teddy are joined by Karl, Blake and Searley (who all went missing last week) for an action-packed episode.

Welcome back to a very special edition of The Advantage Line Podcast! It's the last round of regular-season action, and with the finals just around the corner, it is a not-to-be-missed show. The casualty ward is full this week with Karl Tily, Blake Ayshford & Ben Searle all out with undisclosed injuries. Don't despair though because Paul & Teddy are joined by the one and only Yvonne Sampson.

Welcome back to yet another week of The Advantage Line Podcast! We are back once again ahead of the penultimate round of regular-season action, and with such a big occasion, it is a jam-packed show. The show is hosted by the duo of Karl and Paul, who are joined by NRL guru Nick Tedeschi and former NRL player Blake Ayshford. It almost does not need to be said, but it would be a disservice if we did not mention it, as the show opens with the lads covering all bases from last week's tipping competition results. This is followed by the return of Karl's blind-ranking lists, which the other three take on as a challenge. Another regular segment is up next, with the panel going through The Good, the Bad and the Ugly from round 25 of the season. Then, as always, the show is rounded out by the team previewing a couple of games and making their picks for the weekend.

Welcome back to yet another week of The Advantage Line Podcast!This week, the show is once again hosted by Karl and Paul, who are joined by three guests to make up a five-man panel. The trio joining our hosts are NRL gurus Nick Tedeschi and Searley, alongside former NRL player Blake Ayshford. The show starts with a bit of discussion surrounding which clubs fans are leading the amount of Grand Final tickets. Then, of course, the boys need to go over last week's punting, once again led by Paul, as the lads see how they fared over the last slate. For the game this week, the panel were tasked with trying to recite every Grand Final match-up from 2025 back to 1995, and we think you will find this was a job for one man in particular. Once again, to close out the show, it is punting time, with the crew making their picks for the upcoming round of footy.

Welcome back to yet another week of The Advantage Line Podcast! This week, the show is led by the dynamic duo of Karl and Paul as hosts, who of course also have a couple of the regulars in Searley and Teddy to make up the four-man panel. The show starts in normal fashion this week, with the lads, led by Paul, going over last round's punting and how everyone fared on that front. This is then followed up by a game where, as a team, the panel had to try to name as many players who have played a certain rugby league position in 60 seconds. A new segment is then introduced, as Karl brings out some old Rugby League Week magazines and the fellas look back at some of the headlines and try to see what they remember from those times. Once again, to close out the show, it is punting time, with the crew making their picks for the upcoming round of footy.

Welcome back to yet another week of The Advantage Line Podcast! This week, the show is led by Karl as the host, who is backed up by the dynamic duo of NRL guru Nick Tedeschi and former NRL player Blake Ayshford. To start off the show, we had a public sighting of Teddy at NRLW Magic Round, where he was seen trying to claim a high ball from a conversion. Following this, it was time for the weekly betting recap, as the lads updated the season-long tipping competition numbers. Then, of course, it was time for a game, which this week was the reappearance of “Would You Rather”. Finally, the show ends in classic Advantage Line fashion, as the panel preview four of the biggest games of the week and once again make their own picks for the upcoming round.

Welcome to another week of The Advantage Line podcast. This week, Paul has made his long-awaited return, and he and Karl are once again at the helm for the show. They are joined by a duo of NRL gurus in Searley and Nick Tedeschi to round out the panel. We kick things off today once again with the betting recap from Round 21 action. Then, we move into a new game where the panel, in a snake draft, choose the four teams they would hypothetically follow and support. Next up, the team play a staple of the show, “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”. Then, of course, the lads round off the show with their picks for this weekend's slate.

Welcome to another week of The Advantage Line podcast. This week, the show is led by Karl as host, and he is joined by NRL guru Nick Tedeschi and former NRL player Blake Ayshford. To start off, the trio run through the betting recap for the whole TAL from Round 20, where everyone hit their best bet but came up short on all other fronts. Next up, the team plays “This or That” as they go through and try to choose the greatest try of all time. From there, it was of course time to visit this weekend's slate, preview the games and make their picks for Round 21 to close out the show.

Welcome to another week of The Advantage Line podcast. A different feel to this week's edition of the podcast, as there is a four-man panel but one key cog missing, with Paul not making the line-up. Regardless, the show had to go on, and it started with the lads covering off the previous weekend's action, the results of their tips and where they sit in the comp across the season. Next up, would it be an Advantage Line podcast episode without a new game being introduced? This one has been described as elite, and we can confirm it was an absolute beauty. And of course, to close out the action, the lads preview this weekend's upcoming action and make their picks across the slate!

Welcome to another week of The Advantage Line podcast. With the podcast staying true to its chaotic fashion, it opens with Teddy disappearing due to Wi-Fi issues, leaving Blake and Paul to take the reins. The dynamic duo take it upon themselves to discuss the upcoming matchweek, and while doing that in heroic fashion, Teddy reappears on the show after driving to the local library to use their Wi-Fi. To make it three weeks on the bounce, another new game is introduced and, without Carl, it is absolute carnage. The show closes with a huge bombshell, as Teddy has finally seen the light when it comes to the Wahs, and some might say he's now a fan!

It is decider time in this year's State of Origin and everything is on the line. Before we get into the stats, previews we see if the team can do a little lipsync battle. Trying to figure out famous State of Origin sayings. Let's hope Paul's picks for State of Origin are better than his lip reading skills. Of course, we look ahead to the big game this Wednesday and who will be siding with the Blues and who thinks Queensland will be taking out the series?

Welcome to another week of The Advantage Line podcast. The team is back together and gets stuck into all the important news and results surrounding the great game of rugby league including Paul's devastating injury.. To start the show, yet another new game was introduced, as the panel were given a criteria of players and then had to try to come up with a name that no one else would. After the new game, the lads turn back to last week's game of “Six Again or Play On”, where Karl mentions a topic and the panel choose if it's worth discussing. Of course, the meat and potatoes of the show were touched on, with the team continuing their season-long punting contest as a new set of picks rounded out the episode.

Welcome to another week of The Advantage Line podcast. The team is back together and gets stuck into all the important news and results surrounding the great game of rugby league. The big topic of the day comes back to the speculation around a potential second New Zealand-based NRL side and what that could look like. In true Advantage Line fashion, we introduce a new game called “Six Again or Play On”, which is an absolute blast. We then end the show with one of the great comparisons, as we figure out Teddy might just be the Chautauqua of punting.

Welcome to another week of The Advantage Line podcast. Happy Origin Day. The MCG welcomes Origin Game 2, and with everything on the line for Queensland we can expect a tough battle between the two teams. At the start of the pod, we ask will Searley turn up, stay tuned to find out. These guys spend a lot of time together discussing Rugby League, so we put that to the test with a game of “Name That Player” it went… alright, not great.  We look back at the weekend and try to break down the Warriors game and what positives we can take from it before the team heads to Christchurch. We also preview the upcoming weekend of games and try to find some value.

Welcome to another week of The Advantage Line podcast. It's another Origin special and we are looking ahead to the massive midweek game. Big news, even bigger changes for both sides as we head into game 2 where the Maroons will be looking for revenge after their first game capitulation.  We break down the the ins and the outs of both sides how that will shape game 2. Of course the big question is will game 3 be a tie breaker or will the Blues see out the series early?

The boys are back for another episode of The Advantage Line. There is plenty to get through this week. They attempt a "viral" game, talk Israel Folau's potential return, the state of the Tigers, Broncos and Dragons and their performance's last week. But the big talking point, a massive move in the betting competition. Only two weeks ago Teddy was more than $800 behind the pack, but now, that gap is getting smaller and smaller. Here. He. Comes.

They boys have a crack at the Grid yet again. Final score? We will never know.

Welcome to another week of The Advantage Line podcast. #CouchGate the scandal that just won't die. Paul still isn't happy. It was a crazy week of Rugby League action. We had the small matter of Origin. What an absolute banger Game 1 was. The BIG talking point was that sending off. Was it the right call? You can probably guess what Teddy thinks. Despite both teams losing players to Origin the Panthers and the Warriors should we they are leading the NRL ladder as they put on a classic. Was this a preview of a potential final between the teams. We look ahead to this weekend's games which sadly don't include the Warriors, but there is still plenty of quality on offer, but can he live up to the action of the past week?

Welcome to another week of The Advantage Line podcast. #CouchGate continues to dominate the opening few minutes of the The Advantage Line podcast.  Anyways, it's Origin Time. The talking is almost all over, the teams are warming up and we couldn't be anymore pumped for tonight's game.  Speaking of Origin, we discuss the origin of Kiwi's love for either NSW or QLD. Is NZ a Blues or Maroons nature? Who on the panel is a secret Dragons fan boy, and could they really go an entire season without winning a game? Of course, this weekend we see a top of the table clash between the Wahs and Panthers, but with both teams having players out for Origin who'll finish the weekend on top is anyone's guess.

Welcome to another week of The Advantage Line podcast. We have a brand new couch, and we promise we do stop talking about it and get into the small matter that is State of Origin. This year we are asking NZ Punters, how do they watch State of Origin? With the time difference what are your strategies for staying awake for the game? State of Origin is all about picking the best from each state, but who are the legends, the world class ballers who never made it into a State of Origin team?

Karl, Paul and Teddy tackle the Casey McGuire inspired grid this week after Laurie Daley named him in his side for State of Origin 1. Record time, not quite a record score.

Welcome to another week of The Advantage Line podcast. How are the heads after an epic Magic Round where the Wahs really turned it on despite injuries. Before we get into all the League action, we tell you the story of how Karl almost died in the pursuit of content, but that didn't mean he would miss the game. Could the One NZ Warriors being heading to Vegas again in the near future? With the best fans in the NRL it will be hard to argue with the team going again. Of course, we begin to look ahead to next week as the first game of State Of Origin kicks off and we preview the games at the weekend that might be affected by SoO commitments.

This week, Karl, Paul and Teddy are on their own as they tackle The Grid. Disaster strikes but not in the form of a red square, the screen record didn't work. Despite being a man down, technology failing and all three in different rooms they come away with a decent result.

Welcome to another week of The Advantage Line podcast. Grab your wands and give it a good shake cause it is Magic Round. After last week's comments, it seems this week The Advantage Line comments section is full of love for the panel. We take part in the latest social media gaming trend and attempt to play the chain game. Once again the bunker comes under the spot light. Luke Metcalf is on his way out of the Warriors and we react to the news and if it is the right decision on both the club and player. Can the Warriors be successful without him. Lastly, we look ahead to Magic Round and all the exciting match ups and will the be the week the Dragons do something magical and win a game? They are playing the Panthers, so probably not.

Karl and Paul are joined by Blake Ayshford and Nick Tedeschi to have another crack at the NRL Grid. Played for the Broncos and played 5+ Origins. 50 players to choose from, it's can't be that hard can it?

Welcome to another week of The Advantage Line podcast. Tough weekend ahead as the Wahs are on a bye week, but we'll happily take the opportunity to rest and relax before a tough game against the Broncos. We read YOUR feedback to Teddy. After last week Teddy sparked a social media storm by suggesting you can't wear a team jersey as a grown. Well, did social media agree or disagree and how does Teddy respond. This week, we're playing a friendly game of Start, Cut, Bench Dally M winners from various positions. The catch, the panel have to agree on their decision will we be here all night or are some choices easier than the others. The Warriors beat the Eels to go into the bye in second place and we look at where the match was won. Lastly we preview all the upcoming action and ask, can the Storm turn it around.

Karl and Paul are joined by Blake Ayshford and Nick Tedeschi again to have a crack at the NRL Grid. Green across the board this week!

Welcome to another week of The Advantage Line podcast. PNG are making moves in the market with players like Jarome Luai and Alex Johnston looking to head over to the new franchise, so we have to ask: Is Cleary next? The Wellington hosted the One NZ Warriors at a sell out HNRY Stadium, and despite coming away with a win, there will be areas of improvement that will need to be addressed before the Wahs face the Eels. The Storm seem to be giving the Dragons a race for the wooden spoon, so what has happened and can they recover to make the eight?

Karl and Paul are joined by Nick Tedeschi and Blake Ayshford to attempt the NRL Grid for Wednesday 22 April. She's a tough one. The boys fly too close to the sun and leave seeing red. Not good.

Another week of NRL is behind us, which means a fresh edition of The Advantage Line podcast. Hosts Paul and Karl are back to lead a panel of resident NRL experts, joined this week by former NRL player Blake Ayshford and NRL guru Nick Tedeschi. Are the Dragons cooked? The boys discuss the debacle that is the St George Illawarra Dragons and the new appointment of Dean Young before dissecting the issues surrounding the Melbourne Storm and their five-game slide. Team List Tuesday, Stat Chat, Game Previews and some betting - what a show!

The boys take on NRLgrid.com's grid for Wednesday April 15.

Another week of NRL is behind us, which means a fresh edition of The Advantage Line podcast. Hosts Paul and Karl are back to lead a panel of resident NRL experts, joined this week by former NRL player Blake Ayshford and NRL guru Nick Tedeschi. Starting off the podcast, all four of the lads choose their good, bad and ugly from the weekend's action across the NRL. In a break from normal proceedings, Paul and Karl take a moment to settle an age-old debate surrounding chicken nuggets, putting their taste buds to the test in a blindfolded challenge where they try to name four different brands. After that important challenge, the panel previews four of the biggest games in this week's slate of action, finishing as always by giving out their best tips of the weekend.

A new week of The Advantage Line is here as hosts Paul and Karl once again lead a panel of NRL gurus. Joining the panel this week is resident NRL expert Nick Tedeschi, along with oval ball connoisseur Searley. Kicking things off, the lads get into the hot topic of injuries around the league and, rather than focusing on this year, they look back at some of the worst in the history of the game. From there, the spin the wheel segment is back and lands on the Bulldogs, which then turns into a discussion about their opponent this week, the Panthers, and how absurd a start their winger Tom Jenkins has had to the 2026 season. After further discussion about other teams around the league, the panel once again zeroes in on their punts for the weekend as their season-long tipping contest begins to heat up.

The Advantage Line is back for another week as host Paul and Karl are joined this time by NRL guru Nick Tedeschi and former NRL player Blake Ayshford.In traditional fashion, the show starts off with each member of the panel asked to describe each game of the Round 4 slate with one word and one word only, allowing us to get a feel for how the team viewed the action.The lads then go through a review of their recent weekend of picks as their in-house competition roars on, with a new leaderboard order in place. This week also ups the stakes of the competition, as the punishment for the loser was announced.To finish the episode, the group previews some of the biggest games of a huge Round 5 slate while also making their next set of tips for the competition.

Still yet to land on top of the table, the boys only come up 20 odd points short. Tough going this one.

The Advantage Line is back for another edition, as hosts Karl and Paul discuss all the recent happenings in the rugby league world with their panel of experts. This week on the show, the team is made up of NRL guru Nick Tedeschi, Searley the oval ball connoisseur, and former NRL player Blake Ayshford. To open the episode, the team dive into how the Warriors' 3-0 start has them feeling and what has stood out most to them during the early part of the season. Next, Karl brings a new game to the table, where everyone has to describe each of the last round's matchups with one word only. Following this, the topic wheel is spun and the team are back discussing the Wahs, as they look into what the potential best spine for the team should be going forward from their red hot start. In traditional fashion, the panel close out by looking back at all their picks from the weekend and put together a new set for the upcoming round.

They boys have been handed a gift grid with a real Blake Ayshford flavour.

Welcome back to the Advantage Line your one stop shop for Rugby League chat. Where you'll find bargain opinions, top dollar stats, and the jokes are on sale. This week we react to Alex Johnston break the NRL try scoring record, but things quickly breakdown into a debate about who was on the field and when. We preview the week ahead as the two of the NRL's unbeaten teams take on each other as the One NZ Warriors travel for the first time this year to face the surprise package of the Knights. Someone's 0 has to go, in what will be an early test of title credentials for both clubs. Both Teddy and Paul have made errors in predicting this early stage of the Warriors season and if you think we will let them off the hook, you must be joking. The week ahead has some spicy clashes, so put on your oven gloves cause these takes are hot.

With Round 1 of the NRL season officially in the books, the panel is back for another week of The Advanatge Line Podcast. Hosts Karl and Paul, alongside former NRL player Blake Ayshford and NRL guru Nick Tedeschi, review all the action from the most recent slate of games. Following this, the team open discussion about this weekend's games, with an in depth preview of some of the headline match ups, including the Warriors vs Raiders and Roosters vs Rabbitohs. The episode is once again rounded out with each member of the panel's picks for the lineup of games this weekend as they continue their season long tipping contest. Tune in every Wednesday during the NRL season for new episodes! Our Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GXQiHt1I3IndvWwsB7fJV?si=1c5ee6c937d54f29 Check Out Our TAB Socials Here: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tab.nzutm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TAB/X/ Twitter: https://x.com/TAB_NZL?s=20

The boys are back at it, having a crack at the NRL Grid. Spoiler, this week goes much better than last.

Another Wednesday means another episode of The Advantage Line, where Paul is joined by his panel of Nick Tedeschi and former NRL player Blake Ayshford to discuss all the recent happenings surrounding rugby league.To start things off, the lads crack into a review of all the action from NRL Vegas, making sure they touch on the good, the bad and the ugly from both hit outs.After looking at the Vegas games, it is all about the upcoming slate this weekend. The team dives into some stats they think might be relevant to each match, while also previewing the biggest clashes of Round 1.Once the initial previews are done, it is all about the best bets, as the panel provides a couple of tips they feel are a good chance across the six games from Thursday through to Sunday.Tune in every Wednesday during the NRL season for new episodes! Our Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GXQiHt1I3IndvWwsB7fJV?si=1c5ee6c937d54f29 Check Out Our TAB Socials Here: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tab.nzutm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TAB/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/TAB_NZL?s=20