Origin 3 is 24 hours away and the series is there to be decided.

This week on Down The Sideline, the boys preview the Origin decider, make their predictions and break down exactly what has to go right for NSW to win.

We also review a huge weekend of NRL action, including the Panthers taking care of Souths, Cody Walker’s brain explosion, Jenkins’ incredible try-scoring run, the

Dragons marching past the Tigers, and the Sharks’ big win over Brisbane.

Plus, Braydon Trindall delivers a masterclass, the Broncos continue their nightmare season, Parramatta finally make the agenda, Manly’s Foz ball might be losing its shine, the Knights keep rolling, and Dylan Brown continues to make the critics eat their words.

Then we finish with a bonus all-time spine debate for the Roosters, Knights and Sharks, before Upset Alert and our tips for the rest of the round.

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Origin 3 is here and the teams are named.

This week on Down the Sideline, Tim, Adrian and Boldo break down the massive NSW shake-up ahead of the State of Origin decider, including Jack Bostock’s debut, Brian To’o being dropped, Bradman Best and Stephen Crichton returning, and whether Laurie Daley has fixed the Blues or hit the panic button.

The boys also look at Queensland’s more settled squad, the impact of Lindsay Collins being ruled out, Billy Slater’s future, and whether a win at Suncorp could open the door to the Melbourne Storm job.

Plus, we get into the reported NRL and Foxtel/Channel Nine broadcast deal, the Panthers wobble through Origin, the Dolphins losing Isaiya Katoa, Madge Watch at Brisbane, Melbourne’s stunning slide, Justin Holbrook’s coach of the year case at Newcastle, and the launch of the NRLW season.

And of course, we finish with Upset Alert and round tips.

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Upset Alert is on fire — and the boys are taking a victory lap.

This week on Down The Sideline, Boldo, Tim and Adrian review last week’s Upset Alert predictions before diving into the big rugby league stories of the week.

The boys unpack the State of Origin fallout after Queensland’s Game 2 win, asking whether Queensland are simply that much better, whether Laurie Daley is out of his depth, and what changes NSW need to make before the decider.

They also discuss the NRL’s match in Christchurch and whether the city should be home to New Zealand’s second NRL team. Was it just one strong event, or did Christchurch make a serious expansion statement?

There’s also chat on Penrith resting stars against the Titans, the Dolphins’ push toward a first finals appearance, the Sharks attack looking clunky despite Nicho Hynes returning, the Roosters’ physical win, the Tigers fading, the finals logjam, Round 17 tips and this week’s Upset Alert.

Down The Sideline — rugby league through the lens of media, money and market share.

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