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The 2021 State of Origin opener was a record-breaking win for New South Wales and some tactical innovations from Brad Fittler played a key part in the final result. Anthony Seibold and Zac Bailey analyse the performances of both teams, and what needs to change for Game II, in this week's edition of Game Plan

Fri 11 Jun, 2021

Analysing the moments that mattered in the Panthers' grand final win

Game Plan

2021

Analysing the moments that mattered in the Panthers' grand final win

In the season finale of this year's Game Plan, Anthony Seibold and Zac Bailey take an in-depth look at the key moments from the Panthers' grand final victory against the Rabbitohs

How the Rabbitohs win the 2021 grand final

Game Plan

2021

How the Rabbitohs win the 2021 grand final

South Sydney are back in the grand final for just the second time in 50 years as they chase an historic 22nd first-grade premiership, with the Penrith Panthers standing in their way. Anthony Seibold joins Zac Bailey to dissect the Rabbitohs' road to victory

How the Panthers win the 2021 grand final

Game Plan

2021

How the Panthers win the 2021 grand final

After a shock loss in the opening week of the finals the Penrith Panthers have roared into the 2021 NRL grand final with two gritty wins, the latest being over defending premiers the Melbourne Storm. Zac Bailey and Anthony Seibold look at the keys to victory for Ivan Cleary's men at Suncorp Stadium

The main contenders for the Dally M Medal

Game Plan

2021

The main contenders for the Dally M Medal

The race for the 2021 Dally M Medal is down to five contenders, with Nathan Cleary leading from Tom Trbojevic and Cody Walker, Daly Cherry-Evans and James Tedesco not far behind. Ahead of the final count, Anthony Seibold looks at the key players who will vie for the NRL's top individual honour

How Penrith won the west, and the lessons learnt from last year's GF

Game Plan

2021

How Penrith won the west, and the lessons learnt from last year's GF

The Panthers' gritty semi-final win over the Eels set up a tantalising grand final rematch with the Storm, and a grand final berth is at stake. In this week's edition of Game Plan, Zac Bailey and Anthony Seibold dissect the win in Mackay and look at how the Panthers can turn the tables from last year's decider

Why sixes must provide the spark in Panthers-Eels showdown

Game Plan

2021

Why sixes must provide the spark in Panthers-Eels showdown

Most eyes will be on the marquee halfback matchup between Nathan Cleary and Mitchell Moses in the Panthers-Eels semi-final, but it could be the two five-eighths that have a major say in the outcome. Zac Bailey and Anthony Seibold run an analytical eye over Jarome Luai and Dylan Brown

How Trbojevic will bounce back after Storm shutdown

Game Plan

2021

How Trbojevic will bounce back after Storm shutdown

It was an uncharacteristically quiet night for Tom Trbojevic against the Storm, with the Sea Eagles flyer finishing without a try or try assist for just the second time this season. Anthony Seibold joined Zac Bailey to look at how the Storm stifled Trbojevic, and whether the Roosters can repeat the job in the semi final

The case for the four underdogs in the opening week of the finals

Game Plan

2021

The case for the four underdogs in the opening week of the finals

The finals are here, and we’ve got four mouth-watering matchups to look forward to! In this week’'s edition of Game Plan, Anthony Seibold joins Zac Bailey to make a case for how each of the four underdogs can claim victory in the opening round of the 2021 Telstra Premiership finals

How the Panthers win the 2021 grand final

Game Plan

2021

How the Panthers win the 2021 grand final

After a shock loss in the opening week of the finals the Penrith Panthers have roared into the 2021 NRL grand final with two gritty wins, the latest being over defending premiers the Melbourne Storm. Zac Bailey and Anthony Seibold look at the keys to victory for Ivan Cleary's men at Suncorp Stadium

How Penrith won the west, and the lessons learnt from last year's GF

Game Plan

2021

How Penrith won the west, and the lessons learnt from last year's GF

The Panthers' gritty semi-final win over the Eels set up a tantalising grand final rematch with the Storm, and a grand final berth is at stake. In this week's edition of Game Plan, Zac Bailey and Anthony Seibold dissect the win in Mackay and look at how the Panthers can turn the tables from last year's decider

The case for the four underdogs in the opening week of the finals

Game Plan

2021

The case for the four underdogs in the opening week of the finals

The finals are here, and we’ve got four mouth-watering matchups to look forward to! In this week’'s edition of Game Plan, Anthony Seibold joins Zac Bailey to make a case for how each of the four underdogs can claim victory in the opening round of the 2021 Telstra Premiership finals

The key players in the race for the eight

Game Plan

2021

The key players in the race for the eight

The race for the final two spots in the top eight appears a race in five with the Raiders, Titans, Knights, Sharks and Dragons all vying for position. Zac Bailey and Anthony Seibold analyse each team's key players who will need to fire to get their side into the postseason

The best of the 2021 NRL rookie class

Game Plan

2021

The best of the 2021 NRL rookie class

It has been a long, long time since we've witnessed a rookie class as talented and NRL ready as the 2021 edition. In this week's Game Plan, Zac Bailey and Anthony Seibold look at the best of the crop, and consider what the future holds for some of these young stars

Origin II analysis - Blues' big names stand up, Maroons searching for answers

Game Plan

2021

Origin II analysis - Blues' big names stand up, Maroons searching for answers

With the Maroons coming off the back of their first ever shutout at Suncorp Stadium and the Blues chasing a rare clean sweep, Anthony Seibold joins Zac Bailey to analyse State of Origin II and look at how the series finale could unfold in two weeks' time

Changes put Maroons on front foot, but can they stop Turbo?

Game Plan

2021

Changes put Maroons on front foot, but can they stop Turbo?

After a record loss in the 2021 State of Origin opener, Queensland have made a number of key changes to their side for a must-win clash at Suncorp Stadium. Anthony Seibold and Zac Bailey look at the impact of those changes and how Sunday night's blockbuster is expected to play out

Analysing Sam Walker's stellar seven-minute spree

Game Plan

2021

Analysing Sam Walker's stellar seven-minute spree

Sam Walker well and truly announced himself as an NRL player in a seven-minute frenzy that secured the two points against the Sharks. Zac Bailey and Anthony Seibold discuss the finer points of the 18-year-old's performance

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