# THE BOARDROOM: It’s time for an NRL National Reserves competition

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Podcast: [Zero Tackle NRL Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/zero-tackle-nrl-podcast-7230942)
Published: 2026-03-31T23:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://zero-tackle-nrl-podcast.captivate.fm/episode/the-boardroom-its-time-for-an-nrl-national-reserves-competition
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## Resource

Hoffy and Chad dive into the current state of the NRL’s junior pathways, and the challenges the league, merger clubs and the country’s best young players face within them. The boys reflect on their own experiences as juniors prior to reaching the top flight, assess how current clubs fare, and look ahead to ways the NRL can best position expansion clubs Perth and PNG. Hosted by NRL premiership players Ryan Hoffman and Chad Townsend, The Boardroom NRL Podcast takes a wide lens look at the state of rugby league, delivering big picture, no nonsense views on the NRL. ⬇️ THE AGENDA: 00:00 Welcome to the Boardroom 02:40 Chad and Hoffy's junior pathway 06:07 The Current System 11:49 The Role of Reserve Grade in Player Development 18:13 Success Stories: Penrith Panthers and Warriors 23:55 Melbourne Storm 29:26 Players agents 35:42 The Perth Bears 39:38 PNG Chiefs Recorded on 31/03/2026 FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media: NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackle TW: https://twitter.com/zerotackle IG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle

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