A new year with the Duckman a new collab The Rugby League Ramble and the first episode this week sees us discuss:

- Zac Lomax and what he will be upto in 2026?

- Biggest movers and shakers in the rugby league comp in 2026?

- Biggest signings in 2026?

- How many games should be played in the NRL each year?

- Should the NRL bring back a pre season challenge cup and inlcude country rugby league teams and even run throughout the year?

- Will the rugby league 7s come back to the rugby league landscape?

Welcome to the first podcast of 2026 a Eels season preview. During this podcast we chat about:

- A little of 2025 including best win, worst loss, best player and Jason Ryles

- 2026 new recruits

- The Eels draw and what games are you excited to see, is it a tough draw and some other fun facts

- State of Origin and Eels who will get selected and maybe selected and the impact on the Eels

- Finishing position of the Eels in 2026

- Early crow of a Ken Thornett medal winner

The Q+A podcast from the Instagram and Facebook pages questions for me about the Eels, NRL, life and other stuff. Thanks for questions and it was fun to do.

This is Part 2 of our annual catch up with Chris Ricketts. This time joining me from the USA we have a way too early Eels season preview where we talk about the new recruits, the Eels draw, Zac Lomax, Jason Ryles second year in charge, a predicted finish and more.

If you haven't checked out Part 1 go back and have a listen of our way too late Eels season review.

This is our annual catch up between Chris Ricketts and myself 2 massive Eels fans each January to give you the fans our way too late season review and a way too early season review.

This is part 1 our way too late season review of the Eels season in 2025 with Chris joining me via satellite from the USA. We go through the highs, the lows, coach Jason Ryles, favourite moments, wins and more.

I am joined by Ben from The Corner Post as we discuss on Instagram Live the Parramatta Eels signing of Brian Kelly from the Gold Coast Titans.

We also chat about the potential rule changes the NRL wants to bring in and some other random stuff as well.

On the Duckmans second last show we had a great chat about the last 4 years where I have been a guest on his show talking rugby league.

On this show we talk about the last 4 years and in particular the Grand Finals but also dip my toe into talking about cricket, V8 supercars, F1, AFL and even LIV Golf.

Thanks Duckman for having me on your show for the last 4 years ive really enjoyed it.

A new style of show being a Instagram live show with Ben from The Corner Post joining me to discuss all things NRL from the week of the 11th December.

- Eels signings news Isaiah Iongi

- Keon Koloamatangi rumours of joining the Eels

- The Eel missing out on Rueban Garrick and Nelson Asofa-Solomona

- The Perth Bears

- The Tigers dramas

- Golden Boot award winners

- Tongan doctor breach notices

- And questions from the viewers as well.