The Eighth Immortal Andrew Johns and Ruan Sims break down every Finals game in Week 2 of the 2026 NRL Finals series. believes the Warriors lack another gear and will struggle to defeat his surging Newcastle Knights. Joey analyses the combination of Savala and DCE and backs DCE to silence the haters. Plus, a very special guest joins the show! All that and more on another edition of Immortal Behaviour. Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9

0:00 Welcome back
0:30 Will the Roosters be flat?
1:52 Thoughts on Hugo + DCE combo
2:17 DCE copping a lot of hate
3:38 Angus Crichton set to return
4:40 Marky Mark vs Ronaldo Mulitalo
5:16 Marky Mark Ronaldo biff
5:53 Walking highlight reel
6:36 Strengths of Ronaldo
7:14 The aerial battle
7:59 How to protect Trindall
9:01 Roosters to target Trindall
10:48 Why Kennedy is underrated?
12:48 Keys to victory for the Sharks
14:34 Too many penalty goals?
15:29 Wahs lack another gear?
15:59 Pressure on the Wahs
16:39 Assessing last weeks loss
17:21 How important is Leka and DWZ?
18:15 Modern day warm-ups
19:05 Tuaupiki the X-factor for the Wahs?
20:24 The pressures of Eden park
22:04 Joey’s travel experience to NZ
22:25 Johns proud of stoic Knights
25:24 Will Dylan Lucas play?
26:04 Confidence is dangerous weapon
28:18 Lessons from Round 26
29:13 Young forwards stand up for Knights
30:26 Rejuvenated Gagai
31:13 Wahs MAJOR weakness
33:38 NRLW Finals Week 1 preview
36:02 Joey’s headline moment…
36:56 Our very special guest

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Andrew Johns and Ruan Sims preview every game of Week 1 of the 2026 NRL Finals. Joey outlines how the Knights can stop the Rabbitohs' lethal left-edge attack. The Eighth Immortal analyses Isaiya Katoa's ball-playing and explains how he can expose the Wahs defensive issues. Plus, Joey is shocked by the return of Braydon Trindall, but questions if the Sharks Five-Eight is indeed fully fit. All that and a whole lot more on Finals Footy edition of Immortal Behaviour. Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9

0:00 Finals Footy is here
0:23 Sense of timing about the Bunnies
1:11 David Fifita in great form
2:02 Why is the left edge so lethal?
3:29 The pros and cons of having a week off
4:07 Knights forward pack tested
5:10 Joey's advice for Ponga
6:12 Half in Focus: Isaiya Katoa
6:31 Joey's analysis of Katoa's playstyle
8:55 Warriors' power vs Dolphins' speed
9:36 Jackson Ford returns
10:02 Wahs impressive defence
10:26 Joey highlights the Wahs biggest weakness
11:40 Joey's Warriors v Dolphins tip
12:11 From Shark Park to Allianz
14:18 Big concerns over Trindall's shoulder
14:43 Joey calls for Nicho to stand up
15:22 Unpredictable Cowboys
15:59 Cowboys right side attack break down
16:09 Scott Drinkwater's ability to generate points
17:27 Roosters' keys to victory
18:45 Joey clueless to how Chooks will attack
19:03 Kenny and Yeo pass RD27 test
21:01 Would a rushing defence unsettle Nathan?
21:52 NRLW Match of the Round: Knights v Titans
22:32 Joey's Headline Moment

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Andrew Johns explains his reasoning for believing the NRL Premiership is a two-horse race between the Penrith Panthers and New Zealand Warriors. Ruan Sims and Joey shut down the idea of the NRL adopting the ‘Wildcard Round’ from the AFL. Plus, Joey warns that the Roosters won’t be able to win the comp without Sam Walker. All that and more on another edition of Immortal Behaviour. Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9

0:00 Welcome back
0:39 Wildcard Round
1:17 Joey against the Wildcard Round
2:06 Why would it work?
4:06 Predictable Roosters without Sam Walker
5:06 How Hugo helps the Roosters
5:36 Why structured footy doesn’t suit the Roosters
7:31 Mitch Kenny returns
8:28 Robson’s injury concern
10:00 Book of Feuds preview
10:51 Jai Arrow’s 100th game
11:13 Will Yeo be 100% for finals?
12:47 Kenny’s influence on the field
14:48 Why is Ivan leaving Blaize out?
16:17 Jett Cleary’s impressive debut
16:52 Joey rules out the Sharks
17:31 Joey asks for Nicho to step up
19:02 Saturday Night Footy preview
19:31 Thursday Night Footy preview
22:37 NRLW Match of the Round
23:20 Sunday Arvo Footy preview
25:02 Joey’s headline moment

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