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That 3-0 Feeling | The Advantage Line Podcast 2026 | Episode 6

·1 hr 4 min·5 clips

The TAB boss was so happy with the Warriors' 3-0 start that it aroused him—and he's not alone.

This episode of The Advantage Line rugby league betting podcast features hosts Carl Tiley, Paul Mawatay, and regular contributors Blake Ashford, Nick "Teddy" Tedeschi, and Ben "Surly" Searle. The group celebrates the New Zealand Warriors' perfect 3-0 start to the 2026 NRL season and dives into weekend betting analysis. A major focus is the panel's ongoing "punishment" wager for whoever finishes last in their tipping competition, with ideas ranging from getting a tattoo to dyeing hair peroxide blonde. The hosts conduct a rapid "one-word review" of every Round 3 match, with descriptors like "aroused," "referee," and "flat-track." They recap significant betting activity, including two separate bets of over $2,000 on the Warriors to win the premiership at $11 odds. The show analyzes a "worst beat" where a late try ruined under 49.5 total points bets in the Warriors-Knights game, and highlights several successful same-game multis from that match involving try-scorers like James Fisher-Harris and Greg Marzhew. Each host reviews their personal betting results from the previous week, with Surly up $137.50 and Carl leading season profits at $193.50. A new "spinning wheel" segment randomly selects "Warriors starting spine" as a discussion topic, prompting debate on the roles of Luke Metcalf, Chanel Harris-Tavita, and Taine Tuaupiki. Teddy argues that selecting Tuaupiki at fullback over the returning Metcalf is "nothing but recency bias," while others praise the team's defensive organization and depth. The panel notes the Warriors have scored the most points after three rounds in 20 years and possess significant forward pack versatility, exemplified by Mitch Barnett's strong return from injury. For "Team List Tuesday," Teddy criticizes the Cowboys for not dropping Valentine Holmes after what he calls an "embarrassing" lack of effort, while others question why Kiwi international Matt Timoko isn't in the Raiders' lineup. The hosts share betting stats for the upcoming round, including Teddy's note that underdogs have won each of the Broncos' last seven matches. In previewing the Warriors vs. Wests Tigers match, Teddy cites stats showing the Warriors have not covered any of their last nine games as a double-digit favorite, though he admits the current squad looks "different." The tone is highly conversational, boisterous, and filled with inside jokes, banter, and constant rugby league jargon. This episode is ideal for dedicated Warriors fans and NRL betting enthusiasts who enjoy statistical analysis mixed with unfiltered team commentary. Listeners seeking a tightly structured, news-focused league show or those uninterested in gambling content might prefer to skip it.

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A Warriors-first betting chat that moves fast, leans opinionated, and lands its best points on squad depth and market calls.

Advantage Line stays on the Warriors' 3-0 start and keeps the conversation moving between fan excitement, selection debate, and betting-room chatter.

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If you want Warriors buzz and TAB betting angles, this one leans all the way in.

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