Episode 148 of SmartB Sports Update is filled with shock announcements, strong opinions, and a few stinging truths. Kicking things off, Kevin Walters stuns the NRL world, claiming he would’ve won the premiership had he stayed on as Broncos coach. Meanwhile, the ARLC takes a hardline stance, announcing plans to ban any NRL players defecting to R360 for 10 years, raising major questions around player movement and the league’s future.

Elsewhere, the Tom Trbojevic contract stalemate is finally resolved, with Turbo confirming he’ll stay at Manly, easing fan tensions. We also break down the Kangaroos team list for the opening Ashes Test, including surprise selections and snubs.

In other sports, it’s been a wild week: England’s favourite villain Stuart Broad is at it again, declaring this current Australian cricket team the worst since 2010-11. Over in football, shockwaves hit the EPL as Ange Postecoglou is sacked by Nottingham Forest just 39 days into his tenure. And in the pool, fans are blindsided as Ariarne Titmus announces her retirement at just 25, bowing out at the peak of her powers. To wrap it up, Jannik Sinner bags $6 million, taking out the Six Kings Slam in commanding fashion.

Massive moves, controversial calls, and sporting bombshells—Episode 148 has it all.

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🏉 Kevin Walters says he would've won the comp if he stayed at Broncos 😳
🚫 ARLC plans 10-year ban for R360 defectors
🐬 Tom Trbojevic stays at Manly
🦘 Kangaroos squad named for 1st Ashes Test

🏏 Stuart Broad: “Worst Aussie team since 2010” 😬
⚽ Ange Postecoglou sacked after just 39 days at Forest
🏊 Ariarne Titmus retires at 25
🎾 Sinner wins $6M Six Kings Slam

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The drought is over! In Episode 147 of SmartB Sports Update, we celebrate the Brisbane Broncos' first NRL premiership in 19 years, after a commanding Grand Final win over the Storm. But the action didn’t stop at full-time—Jordan Riki and Reece Walsh took aim at Buzz Rothfield, mocking the journo in the aftermath of the club’s triumph, adding fuel to the fire of one of the game’s ongoing feuds.

Elsewhere, Aaron Woods takes a swing at Gorden Tallis, firing back at old comments made about Michael Maguire. And speaking of criticism, questions are swirling around Craig Bellamy’s Grand Final record, as the Storm fall short once again on the biggest stage. In a surprise twist, Ricky Stuart is bizarrely named Dally M Coach of the Year, despite the Raiders' straight-sets exit, sparking confusion across the league.

We also unpack the Kangaroos squad announcement for the Ashes tour, including who made it, who missed out, and what the selection says about Australia’s international strategy.

In other sports, Novak Djokovic collapses in the brutal heat of the Shanghai Masters, raising concerns about his endurance and recovery heading into the final stretch of the tennis season. Meanwhile, a WA country football club is forced to apologise after its president is caught in a culturally insensitive costume at a club event.

This episode delivers finals fallout, controversy, and all the big talking points from the week in sport. Let’s go!

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🏆 Broncos end 19-year drought with huge GF win 🔥
😏 Riki & Walsh mock Buzz Rothfield after the game
🎙️ Aaron Woods fires back at Gorden Tallis
🤔 Craig Bellamy’s GF record under the spotlight
😳 Ricky Stuart named Dally M Coach of the Year?!
🦘 Kangaroos squad picked for Ashes tour

🎾 Djokovic collapses in Shanghai 🥵
😬 WA footy club apologises for president’s offensive costume

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In a blockbuster Grand Final edition of SmartB Sports Update, NRL premiership winner and State of Origin hero Mitchell Pearce joins us to break down everything you need to know ahead of the Storm v Broncos decider. From tactical matchups to pressure moments, Mitch brings firsthand experience of what it takes to reach — and win — a Grand Final.

Pearce reflects on his own heartbreaking 2010 Grand Final loss and how it became the driving force behind his 2013 premiership victory with the Roosters. With invaluable insight into leadership, resilience, and game-day preparation, Mitch peels back the curtain on how top-tier teams navigate the NRL’s biggest stage.

We also wrap up a wild week in league:
🏆 The Panthers’ dynasty ends after a stunning run of four straight premierships.
🥇 James Tedesco takes home his second Dally M Medal, while Kieran Foran wins the Ken Stephen Medal for his off-field contributions.
👀 A new competition, R360, is circling several NRL stars with big-dollar offers.
🔁 Lewis Dodd is released by the Rabbitohs, opening up more roster shake-ups.
⚖️ And Mitch shares his take on the Galvin vs Sexton debate at the Bulldogs — who's the better fit, and what should Canterbury do next?

It’s an unmissable episode packed with finals insight, player perspective, and expert takes from one of the game’s most experienced playmakers. Let’s go!

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🏆 Grand Final Special w/ Mitchell Pearce!

• Storm v Broncos preview 🔥
• Mitch on how the 2010 GF loss shaped his 2013 premiership win
• Panthers’ dynasty ends
• Teddy wins second Dally M
• Foran gets Ken Stephen Medal
• R360’s bold moves 👀
• Mitch weighs in on Galvin v Sexton debate at Dogs

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#SmartBSportsUpdate #NRLGrandFinal #MitchellPearce #StormvBroncos #NRL2025 #DallyM #Bulldogs #JamesTedesco #KieranForan #R360 #NRLPodcast #Galvin #Sexton #Panthers #Rabbitohs #LewisDodd #SportsPodcast

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