# Cleary Origin Debate, CTE Fears & Comp Winner | Ask Kenty

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Podcast: [Kenty - Paul Kent NRL Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kenty-paul-kent-nrl-podcast-7232546)
Published: 2026-05-23T20:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/kenty-prime-time/episodes/cleary-origin-debate-cte-fears-comp-winner-ask-kenty
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Duration seconds: 1748

## Resource

Kenty answers the questions fans are actually asking. Kenty dives into the Cleary Origin debate and explains why he wouldn’t have picked Nathan Cleary for Game 1 despite NSW backing him again. Plus refereeing standards, Warriors salary cap questions, Magic Round jerseys, Super League history & growing concerns around CTE and player welfare. Looking for Kenty merch? Grab yours here: https://fanatics.tv/shop 0:00 - Intro 0:28 - Q1: Casey McGuire 5:14 - Q2: Cleary Origin 9:28 - Q3: Ponga vs Walsh 10:06 - Q4: Origin on Fox? 11:36 - Q5: Warriors Salary Cap 12:39 - Q6: Picking Refs 12:59 - Q7: 6 Again injuries 16:42 - Q8: CTE Checks for Bush League 18:14 - Q9: Women's Ball 19:39 - Q10: Favourite Jersey 21:10 - Q11: Super League Book 21:38 - Q12: Sin Bin Scrum 22:05 - Q13: Favs for the Comp 22:36 - Q14: Most Old School Team 23:43 - Q15: Bulldog Doubts 24:01 - Q16: All-Time Greats 26:04 - Q17: Good Coach Exits 26:13 - Q18: Hayne, Barber or Turbo? 26:50 - Q19: Work for the NRL 27:45 - Q20: $50 Hat Join the Clubhouse! Sign up for exclusive sports content, invitations to live shows, member discounts on merchandise, tours and bar shouts throughout the year. No spam. Just quality updates, delivered directly to your inbox twice weekly. https://www.fanatics.tv/clubhouse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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