Last week delivered two finals for the ages:

Melbourne Storm 22 def. Cronulla Sharks 14 — a brilliant composure display from the Storm, riding big performances from Munster and a gritty return from Jahrome Hughes.

Brisbane Broncos 16 beat Penrith Panthers 14 — after trailing 14–0 at half time, Brisbane roared back. A clutch conversion from Reynolds sealed it, ending Penrith’s run and booking their place in the decider.

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Now — it all comes down to Sunday.

 Grand Final: Melbourne Storm vs Brisbane Broncos at Accor Stadium

Who will be crowned premiers? Who will crack under pressure — and who will rise?

Tune into The 18th Man as we break down strengths, matchups, X-factors and prophecies.

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Tune in to The 18th Man on Radio Springfield City, where we’re reviewing all the action from last week and previewing two massive matchups:

Last week’s results:

• Sharks vs Raiders: Cronulla knocked out the Raiders 32–12 in a dominant showing to keep their finals hopes alive.

• Bulldogs vs Panthers: Penrith overwhelmed Canterbury 46–26 to cruise into the preliminary final.

Preliminary Finals

• Melbourne Storm vs Cronulla Sharks – Friday night at AAMI Park

• Brisbane Broncos vs Penrith Panthers – Sunday arvo at Suncorp Stadium

Shaun’s Picks:

Melbourne

Brisbane 13+

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Finals Week 1 did not disappoint — big wins, heartbreak finishes, and a golden-point thriller that had fans on the edge of their seats. The stakes are higher than ever, and now it’s on to Week 2!

This week on The 18th Man, we’ll break down all the drama from the opening round of finals and look ahead to the Semi Finals. Can the Bulldogs bounce back? Will the Panthers keep marching on? Are the Sharks the dark horses?

Shaun has dropped his tips for the semi's

Sharks

Panthers

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What a way to wrap up Round 27 — huge wins, shock results, and plenty of talking points as the regular season came to a close. Now the dust has settled, the Top 8 is locked in and finals footy is here! 

This week on The 18th Man, we’ll take a look back at all the big moments from last round, then turn our eyes to Week 1 of the Finals. Can Melbourne’s experience shine through? Will the Panthers’ finals pedigree prove too strong? Are the Roosters building at just the right time? And can the Broncos carry their momentum into September?

Shaun has dropped his tips for Week 1 

 Melbourne

 Panthers

 Roosters

 Broncos

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What a wild Round 25 it was!

 Rabbitohs smashed the Dragons 40–0 in a shutout

 Raiders stunned the Panthers in Mudgee

 Storm edged past the Bulldogs in a tough one

 Manly put 58 points on the Dolphins in a try-fest (phins down )

 Warriors too strong for the Titans

 Eels outclassed the Roosters

 Broncos dominated the Knights away from home

 Cowboys snuck past the Tigers in a thriller

 Round 26 is shaping up to be just as massive with finals spots on the line. Here are Shaun’s tips for this week:

 Bulldogs

 Warriors

 Storm

 Raiders

 Sea Eagles

 Broncos

 Sharks

 Dolphins (50+ )

What do you think — agree with Shaun’s picks or see an upset coming? Drop your tips below 

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Round 23 had it all — big wins, big upsets, and for Broncos fans… a big heartbreak 💔 with 3 key injuries and a tough loss just weeks out from finals.

This week on The 18th Man, Shaun breaks down every moment from Round 23, looks ahead to Round 24, and shares his tips for who’s set to shine as the finals loom. 🏉

✅Shaun's Tips

• Panthers
• Warriors
• Bulldogs
• Sharks
• Broncos / Dolphins - 50/50 you choose
• Eels
• Wests Tigers
• Cowboys

#NRL #The18thMan #Round23 #Round24 #Broncos #NRLTips

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Round 22 delivered the goods — golden point thrillers, big blowouts, and major top-eight shakeups.

But there’s no slowing down — Round 23 is coming in hot, with teams fighting for finals spots or just trying to avoid the spoon. Every game is a must-watch.

🔥Antoine & Shaun will break it all down and tee up what’s set to be another blockbuster weekend of footy!

👇 Shaun’s Round 22 Tips:

✔️ Broncos 13+

✔️ Panthers

✔️ Raiders

✔️ Sharks

✔️ Roosters

✔️ Bulldogs

✔️ Titans (maybe...) But Go Rabbits 🐇

✔️ Eels 13+

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Round 20 brought it all — golden point thrillers, shock upsets, and finals chaos.

💥 The Raiders ran riot, the Dolphins delivered a clinic, and the Tigers stole it with a last-gasp field goal!

But there’s no slowing down…

With Round 21 on the horizon, it’s do-or-die for teams chasing finals dreams — or dodging the dreaded spoon 🥄

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🔥 Shaun’s Round 20 Tips:

• Storm

• Cowboys (“only because of the money”)

• Broncos

• Warriors

• Panthers

• Sharks

• Raiders

• Bulldogs

⚔️ What battles will shape the week?

💬 Join the conversation. Wear your colours. This is The 18th Man — and we’re not holding back.

#The18thMan #NRLFinalsRace #RadioSpringfieldCity #FootyTalk #NRLRound21 #ShaunsTips #KeepingItLocal

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• Origin III – who stood tall, who crumbled, and Shaun’s take on where it was won

• Round 19 Wrap – from big hits to big misses

• Round 20 Preview – rep stars return, and so does the chaos

• Shaun’s Spoon Watch – who's circling the bottom?

• Bold Top 4 Prediction – can anyone break into the finals frame?

🧠 Shaun’s Round 20 Tips:

→ Dolphins

→ Sharks

→ Panthers

→ Raiders

→ Bulldogs

→ Storm

→ Tigers

→ Warriors

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Footy fire. Origin fever. Shaun's dropping his boldest take yet.

💥 It’s the Origin decider — the fiercest footy of the year is here.

Shaun’s back on the mic with a high-voltage episode packed with:

🏉 Round 18’s biggest moments — hits, howlers & heroics

🔥 A red-hot Broncos win breakdown (you’ll want to hear this)

🔮 Round 19 tips — rep stars return, underdogs rising, and finals pressure peaking

🔥 Shaun’s Tips:

• Queeeenslander!!!!!

• Sharks - but last chance for the Sharky's

• Storm

• Roosters

• Cowboys - Shaun's smoky for the round

• Warriors

• Panthers

• Bronco's 13+

📊 Plus — Shaun's Top 4 prediction with 8 weeks to go and a look at the dreaded Spoon Bowl battle

💣 No fluff. No filters. Just hard-hitting league chat — with a heavy dose of Origin spice.

This isn’t your average footy wrap. This is The 18th Man.

Hit play, wear your colours, and get LOUD.

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Shaun is back, breaking down all the key moments, standout tries, and big hits from Game 2 State of Origin and Round 16.

Plus, a preview of what’s coming in Round 17!

🔥 Shaun’s Tips for Round 17:

✅ Panthers

✅ Manly

✅ Raiders

✅ Broncos

✅ Dragons

✅ Dolphins

✅ Storm

✅ Cowboys

Tune in for insights, banter, and the inside word on this week’s matchups!

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🔥 Listen out for Shaun as he changes his tip mid-update — will it pay off?

This week’s Hot Tips:

1️⃣ Sea Eagles

2️⃣ Storm

3️⃣ Dolphins

4️⃣ Warriors

5️⃣ Broncos

6️⃣ Raiders

7️⃣ Panthers

8️⃣ Bulldogs

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💥 Origin is ON – and with it comes the fiercest, most unmissable footy of the year.

Shaun’s back on the mic with his boldest episode yet, breaking down:

🏉 Round 12's biggest moments – hits, howlers, and heroics you won’t believe

🔥 A brutally honest Broncos breakdown – no sugar-coating, just truth

🔮 Round 13 tips – rep stars return, underdogs are circling, and the ladder’s under pressure

🔥 Shaun’s Round 13 Tips:

✅Queeeenslander!!!!!

✅Dragons

✅Storm

✅Cowboys

✅Broncos

✅Warriors

✅Panthers

✅Roosters

💣 No fluff. No fence-sitting. Just pure, passionate league talk – with a fiery Origin twist.

This isn’t your average footy update. This is The 18th Man.

Smash play, wear your colours, and get LOUD.

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Then, we look ahead to Round 12 — where rep stars step up, underdogs look to bite, and the ladder pressure starts to build. Can your team handle the heat?

🔥 Shaun’s Tips for Round 12:

• Bulldogs

• Eagles

• Panthers

• Sharks

• Warriors

💥 Don’t miss Shaun’s brutal review of the Broncos’ performance — no punches pulled, no sugar-coating!From bold predictions to passionate banter, this episode is packed with everything a true footy fan craves. Don’t miss it!

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Plus, a look ahead to Round 11!

🔥Shaun’s Tips for Round 11:

• Eels
• Bulldogs
• Warriors
• SeaEagles
• Storm
• Broncos
• Raiders
• Wests Tigers

Footy talk, tipping banter, or just pure passion — this episodedelivers!

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Also on the show: a sneak peek at Round 10 — the "Redemption Round"! 🔄

🔥Shaun’s Round 10 Tips:

🐬 Dolphins | 🛡️ Knights | 🐎 Broncos | 🛡️ Raiders

⚔️ Warriors | 🤠 Cowboys | 🌩️ Storm | 🦅 Sea Eagles

Whether you’re tipping, bantering at work, or a true footy tragic — don’t miss this must-listen episode!

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💥Hear Shaun’s take on the controversy, the consequences, and what it means moving forward.

 Shaun’s breaking down all of Round 8's big moments, brutal hits, and game-changing calls.

 We’re also getting you fired up for the massive 🏉Magic Round with key match previews and insight.

 🔥Shaun’s Tips for Round 9:

• Sharks
• Dolphins
• Knights
• Cowboys
• Tigers
• Bulldogs
• Broncos
• Raiders

Whether you're tipping with mates, talking footy at work, or just love the game — this episode is a must-listen!

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Round 7 brought the drama, the hits, and some serious shake-ups — and Shaun isbreaking it all down for you! 💥

 Plus previewing the key moments from the weekend and getting you fired up for the massive ANZAC Round 8 🏉

 🔥Shaun’s Tips for Round 8:

✅ Broncos

✅ Roosters

✅ Warriors

✅ Storm

✅ Cowboys

✅ Panthers

✅ Raiders

✅ Sharks

Whether you're tipping, talking footy at work, or just love the game – don’t miss this one!

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👉 Shaun’s Round 7 Tips:

• Sea Eagles
• Bulldogs
• Storm
• Broncos
• Roosters
• Raiders
• Sharks
• Wests Tigers

💬 Think Shaun’s nailed it this week? Or do you see a few shockers in the mix? Drop your thoughts—agree, disagree, or ready to back an underdog?

🎙️ Catch the full rundown on ‘The 18th Man’ Don’t miss Shaun’s take on last week’s drama and what’s coming in Round 7!

#The18thMan #NRLRound6 #NRLTips #FootyTalk #RadioSpringfieldCity #NRL2025

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👉 Shaun's Round 6 Tips:
Panthers
Dragons
Broncos
Sharks
Rabbitohs
Raiders
Storm
Wests

💬 Do you agree with Shaun’s selections this week? Or are there a few you reckon he’s got wrong?

🎙️ Tune in tomorrow at 9am & 6pm on Radio Springfield City to hear the full breakdown on The 18th Man!
#The18thMan #NRLRound6 #NRLTips #FootyTalk #RadioSpringfieldCity #NRL2025

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The NRL season is heating up, and The 18th Man is back to break down all the big moments!

🔥 Round 4 Recap – Who stood out? Who needs to lift their game?

⚡ Round 5 Preview – Key matchups, standout players, and bold predictions.

Shaun’s Round 5Tips 🏆

✅ Raiders

✅ Panthers

✅ Rabbitohs

✅ Dragons

✅ Titans

✅ Broncos

✅ Storm

✅ Bulldogs

💥 Think you can out-tip Shaun? Prove it in our NRL Tipping Comp! 🏆

📲 Join here: https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join/QM0O9F4T

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The NRL season is heating up, and The 18th Man is back with all the key takeaways and what’s ahead!

🔥Round 3 Recap – Who impressed? Who needs to step up?

Player of the Round Payne Hass

⚡Round 4 Preview – Key matchups, standout players, and bold predictions.

Shaun’s Round 4 Tips 🏆

✅ Panthers

✅ Roosters

✅ Broncos

✅ Storm

✅ Raiders

✅ Sharks

✅ Eagles

✅ Warriors

💥 Think you can out-tip Shaun? Join our NRL Tipping Comp now! 🏆

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🔥Round 2 Review – We break down the big moments, stand outperformances, and surprises from the opening round. Who impressed? Who has work to do?

⚡Round 3 Preview – We look ahead to the key matchups, players to watch, and what to expect as teams settle into the season.

 Shaun’s Tips – Round 3 🏉

• Storm
• Warriors
• Broncos
• Sharks
• Dolphins
• Knights
• Bulldogs
• Raiders

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Round 1 Review & Round 2 Preview! 

What a way to kick off the 2025 NRL season! The 18th Man is here with all the latest insights, bold predictions, and expert analysis. 

Round 1 Review – We break down the big moments, standout performances, and surprises from the opening round. Who impressed? Who has work to do? 

Round 2 Preview – We look ahead to the key matchups, players to watch, and what to expect as teams settle into the season.

Shaun’s Tips – Round 2  

• Knights 
• Sea Eagles 
• Panthers 
• Dragons 
• Sharks 
• Broncos 
• Tigers 
• Bulldogs

What do you think?

Are you sticking with Shaun’s picks, or making a few changes? 

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Who will start strong?

Who has work to do?
 Think you know your footy? 

Join the Radio Springfield City NRL Tipping Competition and prove you’re the ultimate tipster!

Click the link, sign up, and challenge your mates! 
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