ABC NRL Daily

As a game we need to keep doing more to be inclusive

It's been a big week in the NRL and plenty of headlines have been made by the story surrounding Kane Evans. The former Roosters and Eels hard man publicly came and detailed the tough time he'd had dealing with his sexuality. Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis, Ruan Sims and Michael Carayannis give their thoughts on the impact on the sport. Plus Jeremy Marshall-King joined the crew for a chat about the Dolphins big win over the Roosters, NSW captain Isaah Yeo joined from the Blues camp to give us the latest on the injury news. Rod Wishart reminisced about the NSW clean sweep from 1996 and there's an MC's Hammertime

NRL Monday: A stinker for the bunker

In a jam packed NRL Monday with Andrew Moore, we dissect both State of Origin teams for game two with Ruan Sims and Michael Carayannis. Penrith centre Paul Alamoti joins the show after the Panthers destroyed Wests Tigers 68-nil. Ru and MC discuss a stinker of a weekend for the bunker, and we also find out that we’re very popular in sheds.

Keano Kini: I count myself lucky to be pulling my boots on

It was a miraculous moment of brilliance from Keano Kini to help the Gold Coast win the Queensland Derby but the gun full back reckons it's a miracle he's even playing. He explained how close he came to being paralysed last year and also told Andrew Moore and the team how the win over the Broncos was reward for all the hard work they've been putting in. Moorey also puts Presidential aspirant Luke Lewis and soothsayer John Gibbs to the Test in 6 Again. The First Thought is "Queenslander" and there's a chance to get to know South Sydney's Euan Aitken. And Denis Carnahan's taps into a rich vein of inspiration for his Song of the Week.

Connor Watson: Every time we've had a bad game it's been our ill discipline

After a couple of below par performance the Roosters bounced back with a big Round 14 win in Canberra over the Raiders. After starting a hooker Connor Watson told Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis, Ruan Sims and Michael Carayannis that they've been their own worst enemies in the games they've lost. He also talked about his relief at getting his future sorted and his excitement looking forward to his eventual home with the PNG Chiefs. Cronulla CEO Dino Mezzatesta dropped in to dis-spell talk of the club vacating Shark Park and Ryan Hoffman talked about whether he thought the Storm had properly turned the corner after a 4th win in 5 games. Plus there's some great listener inspired chat about whether referees should front the media and future expansion of the NRL.

Jai Arrow Birthday Plans & Bubba Kennedy stays a Shark

Andrew Moore and Matthew Elliott chat to South's CEO Blake Solly ahead of the Rabbitohs clash with Manly at Foz Pines Park in Brookvale.   The NRL will throw Jai Arrow the “world’s biggest birthday party” on July 12 when his former team South Sydney play Newcastle at Stadium Australia, asking supporters to bring donations for MND charities instead of presents. Michael Carayannis also joined Andrew and Matt for his "Hammertime" segment explaining why Will Kennedy only signed a one-year deal with the Sharks and their back-line options moving forward.   00:21 - MC's Hammertime 6:25 - Blake Solly on Jai Arrow Birthday Party