Your Weekend Sports Wrap: NRL's I...
Your Weekend Sports Wrap: NRL's Injury Curse Continues, Canberra United Saved & Antonelli Sends a Statement
The Sports Playbook - Weekly Sports News Podcast by Daniel | The Sports Playbook
Jul 19, 2026
12:29
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Round 20 has been defined by injuries as much as results. Tom Trbojevic went down again — his ninth hamstring injury — after already missing the Origin campaign with the same issue. Hudson Young, one of the most consistent performers in the NRL this year and a standout for NSW in the Origin series, suffered an Achilles injury against the Raiders. And Will Warbrick's season is over after also rupturing his Achilles, ending his time at the Storm. Daniel breaks down whether the speed of the modern game is starting to outpace player durability.

On the field, the Broncos got a much-needed win over the Panthers, the Bulldogs put 32 unanswered points on the West Tigers, and the Titans dealt another blow to Manly's finals hopes, winning 38-32. In the AFL, Fremantle continued to lead the ladder, Adelaide handed the Swans a second straight loss, and  ... 

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