# NRL RD19 Review - Has Luai Been a Success for the Tigers? Dolphins go from Pretenders to Contenders.

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Published: 2026-07-12T12:57:04+00:00
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RD19 of the NRL season is done, we discuss all the stories coming out of the weekend. This week we name our Epos Now Player of the Week , debate whether the Wests Tigers have already been proven right with their big-money signing of Jarome Luai, and ask the tough question: have the Dolphins gone from genuine premiership challengers to pretenders? We also dive into Cronulla's dominant performance and explain why this is the Sharks side we've been waiting to see, look at Canberra's statement win over the Bulldogs, and assess whether Manly's season is beginning to slip away. Plus, we chat about Jamal Fogarty's struggles to close out games, celebrate Jai's birthday, and cover all the biggest winners, losers and talking points from another action-packed weekend of NRL. If you love honest rugby league analysis, strong opinions and plenty of debate, don't forget to like, subscribe and follow League of Inches wherever you get your podcasts. Caxton Street Brewing- Proudly supported by Caxton Street Brewing Company https://www.caxtonstreetbrewing.com/ Custom Sports Gear and Apparel/Sava Sports Our proud apparel sponsor at League of Inches Bets.com.au https://www.bets.com.au/ For the best oddsfrom Aussie Bookmakers head over to bets.com.au. You need to be 18+ and pleaseremember to gamble responsibly. Betr Join and create a Betr account today- https://record.betraffiliates.com.au/_V9VUze_3lnGVAv0U_Fv2nWNd7ZgqdRLk/1/ Freedom Finance Group Freedom Finance Group is committed to providing a thoroughand holistic review of your entire financial situation. This isn’t just about finding a loan — we take the time to understand your goals, priorities, and current financial standing. From there, we provide you with multiple loan comparisons, carefully assessing different lenders and products…

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