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Levels Podcast:
Willie Mason & Justin Horo present Levels Podcast, twice a week reviewing & previewing all the NRL games also giving their best tips.
Willie Mason is a former Kangaroo and NSW representative, is considered one of the most successful front rowers in NRL history. In 2004, he was a part of the famous ‘Dogs of War’ team that won the Grand Final, and he also received the Clive Churchill Medal during that match.
Justin Horo is a former NRL player who played 120 games for Parramatta and Manly from 2010 to 2015. In addition to playing in the UK Super League, he also represented the New Zealand Māori team.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Mase impressed by Dogs preseason
6:16 9’s Premier League this weekend
10:49 Comment reactions
13:53 Comment: Is Dylan Brown more appealing as NZ player?
27:02 SuperCoach?
27:33 Subscriptions?
28:20 Benji co-captains Luai and Api
30:09 Broncos want London Broncos?
34:35 Penrith Panthers preview
47:12 Bulldogs preview
1:04:40 Parramatta Eels preview
1:30:25 Wests Tigers preview
34 Comments
love you guys more of an AFL fan because i’m from WA but you guys are definitely making more of a nrl fan with every pod. Sure get you boys over to WA for the double header??
Love the divisions thought. What do you think of two nine team conferences when the comp goes to 18 teams. Play everyone once and your conference twice making 25 games, couple of split rounds is a 27 round season same as now. Playing your conference again stops the randomness of the draw and who plays and doesnt play who and adds to rivalries. You get two shots at your conference opponents eg qld darbys but then the one off games you want to win cause you wont see them til finals or the next season. Top 2 from each conference make up top 4 and then next 4 highest on the combined ladder make up wild card spots for finals so years with a stronger conference teams could mean a stronger wild card team than a conference winner adding even more drama to the story line.
Then when nrl add more teams add 2 to go to 20 and make four five team divs and do a similar thing.
Love the show keep up the good work
Hearing mase talk about player clauses was so refreshing haha. I feel like I needed to hear that as a fan. Love hearing your input and honestly gives the fans something new, honest and informative. Not media fuelled with agenda. Love it lads – hopefully see you out on the course soon scope
The boys joining, I'm guessing, are Townsend and Munster
Been a bulldog supporter all my life.
The dogs have had some awesome players over the years, and some great teams.
2004 the best of the lot id say.
Reni Maitua playing 5/8 in that 2004 team is the best footy the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs have played in my lifetime.
In that team, what that team needed, he was better player than both Anasta and Thurston imo. He was an excellent defender, a physical player, but also could read the game and get the ball to the centres right when they needed it. They played physical footy that was pretty to watch.
Youd confidently put him up against any 5/8 – Fittler, Lockyer, Barrett….. Reni could match up on any of those guys.
Tremendous player.
According to my 2013 nrl trading cars reni is 183cm think that’s 6 foot in imperial
Hey brothers welcome back 😀 love the poddy, was listening to the podcast and OG was talking about his SG Ball team and it reminded me of a interview on another podcast (don't worry you guys had finished for the year 😂) it was with Matthew Ridge, the life and times. Anyway the thing that I took must from that interview was when he left the Championship Manly side to go to the Warriors. He was saying that the mental toughness wasn't there, conpaired to the Manly side he just left which explains a lot of that team of that error, by far that Warriors was the best 60 minute team in the game, but league is a 80 minutes plus game. and that's were they fell over. so the thing I'm asking is how do you install that mental toughness to the younger guys coming up though the lower grades to say like SG Ball like OG's boys are. Because I've seen so many young nz players get picked for Ozzie NRL U15 development sides and don't make it because of one thing or another? But most of the time I think they don't have the mental toughness or as OG puts it the (Go at it!!!) Or( Iron Sharpen Iron!!) Attitude what do you think??
Da Random Cuzzie
Dce and Munster
Hozs best mates
DCE, Brooks
Hi guys love the poddy L1 from day 1. One of my best mates is getting married late this year and is a big fan as well as a mad golfer. Wondering if there is a chance of any civilians getting a call up for next years Levels golf day would be an awesome wedding gift to be able to get for him. Cheers boys
Question for Wiremu… How can you can declare Isaiah Iongi as “just a kid” in relation to being a weakness in Parra’s backline. He is highly touted, got player of the year in Jersey Flegg in a premiership winning season in, fullback of the year in NSW Cup and made an impressive NRL debut last year in his only first grade game, recording 257 running metres and eight tackle busts from fullback. Yet when it comes to Blaize Talagi(who made countless handling and defensive errors last year), you compare him JARRYD HAYNE no less! I’m not just a salty Parra fan, I honestly believe that Parra have acquired the better young gun. I love Gutho and I personally think Iongi’s got bigger boots to fill than Blaize, but if you asked the average pundit, they’d rate Luai above Gutho. So, theoretically, there’s more pressure on Blaize. Love the show! “Proper giggle” and informative. ✌🏽
Loving it guys. Can't wait for the chat around the dolphins. One thing I have been thinking about as a strength of ours is our different possible halves combos to switch it up according to who we are playing. Nikorima and katoa are the starting halves, but O'Sullivan and averillo can get in there too and do a job. Last year Wayne switched it up to great success at the end of the year. Wondering if we might get this happening more often to keep opposing teams guessing. Phins up.
Yes the bro Lukey with a mic now
With all this stuff going on with lachy galvin not resigning at the tigers yet could you see dyl brown link up with luai if Galvin moves on ?
Chez and Munny current players is my guess
New poddy DCE and Foran.
Hey guys loving the podcast. My question is what’s your thoughts on Madge possibly moving Patty to prop and Kobe at lock. And how would it change the team middle rotation. And how would you then rate Payne and Patty as a front row pair ? I’m a broncos fan and am a fan of moving Patty to prop but keen to hear your boys opinion. Thankyou for all the content
Mase – Penrith, Melbourne and Canterbury don't allow player clauses in contracts for good reason: CLUB COMES FIRST. It would be too easy for a player to drop off intensity if in the back of their mind they know they've got a safety net to fall back on. The mindset is different if you know your performance will determine the size of your next contract. The mindset is different if you sign on because you're committing to the club and jersey. You can't tell supporters to accept player power, we support our club, and the players who play for us. Clubs letting players go is nothing new – if you're good enough you will always find a place somewhere. Also, if you want to imbalance your club's Cap by taking too much money you're leaving less money for other top players to be with you. That's not giving you and your team the best chance of winning the comp. Get paid well, sure, but be the right size piece in the Cap puzzle. It doesn't have to be player vs club zero-sum game.
Last point: you guys haven't once mentioned Josh Curran when discussing Dogs forwards this year. Major oversight.
Yes that ruined Parra, we were an offloading team very entertaining and it worked plus we had an identity.
The Leftovers Scope! For shame! Call it the Distance Division, the teams that put in the KMs for the comp every year, can't wake up in your own bed and play an "away" game across town.
Mas is 110% correct about parras back 5 I don’t see any of them putting their hand up for hard carries
that chat around lukeys eels beating mase and the dogs back in the day that’s the best thing about this new media in particular this pod best banter boys i’m a kuzzy from day 1 big year ahead lessssgooo da kuzzy usos
Gotta be a Munster and DCE combo 2/2 call of the fight
Super League missed a big opportunity with the Toronto Wolfpack. That was their foot in the door to the US Market
Just in regards to player options, Harry Grant had one for 2026 and Pezet and Sua both have clauses in their favour. It's becoming the norm.
Love the idea of player movement with the Super League, it’d help the international fame enormously.
Great show boys
"Canterbury are not afraid of anyone" – love that comment. They beat Melbourne in Melbourne last year and just lost by 4 at Penrith with them at full strength. They should have beaten Manly in the semi. Top 2 if Burto and Toby fire, and with more yardage up front surely coming with bigger middles in 2025 that should happen, especially with Roosters and Penrith on the decline.
Surely the two guys coming on is horo’s best mate DCE and the money man cam Munster, also a shout could the sponsor be knuckles from CTC?
"old tom, Tommy Jones".. 😂😂😂 that's the kind of respect that clown Tony Jones deserves….. Willie is just the best!! 😂😂😂💪😎🔥
Anyone else taking a weekly trip to the driving range to hit a bucket of golf balls on the off chance the brain can somehow get lucky with the top comment and the call up to the golf day happens?? Yes sir 🙋♂️🤣🤣
I really like divisions idea to bring more rivalries! My 4 divisions would be Outer Sydney Div: Panthers, Eels, Bulldogs, Tigers. Inner Sydney Div: Roosters, Rabbitohs, Sharks, Dragons. QLD Div: Broncos, Cowboys, Dolphins, Titans. Greater Div: Storm, Sea Eagles, Knights, Raiders and Warriors. I put Manly in the Greater Div with their rivalry with Storm.
My top 8 for 2025, Penrith, Broncos, Titans, Storm, Manly, Roosters, Sharks, Bulldogs.
As an American living 50 miles west of Chicago, I am obviously a LOCK for comment of the year. Named after the greatest Green Bay QB of all time, for a start. Anyway, I really think that the NRL is missing a trick by thinking that they can grow the game in the US by going to Las Vegas. Are they taking the piss? Why are they not coming right where I am? A mere stone's throw from here – but, being a lazy American, I would only ever drive – is Goebbert's Farm in lovely Pingree Grove, Illinois. Why not do a preseason here? Sure, it will be about -10 degrees, but who won't be thankful for THAT training experience come June in Canberra? Also, right after the pumpkin fest and light show around Halloween, I reckon that we could EASILY accommodate seating for upwards of 200 rugby league tragics in the parking lot to show the NRL world what a season opener should REALLY be like. Indeed, can you walk 200 feet from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and go pick fresh serrano chile peppers? I think not. Here in Pingree Grove, however? It's a piece of piss.
I know, I know. You could never have expected such forward-thinking commentary from your YouTube community, but that's the beauty of having a global platform: it allows geniuses like me to help marginal talents like you drive rugby league forward into the 21st Century.
If there's anything else I can help with, just let me know.
Otherwise, keep up the good work and just send me a cool NQL sweatshirt in lieu of the golf tournament and we can call it even. (No hidden get-out clauses in THIS contract!)
Love you, lads, and keep up the good work! 🙂
Fkn poddy ‼️‼️‼️ missed the yarns over the holiday periods. Levels network is just refreshing compared to everyone else, I love you guys and James Graham just cos Jimmy’s passionate too.
Besides all the footy talk etc etc, in terms of a poddy / interview setting, Scope’s delivery man he strings topics and sentences together so well and Willie og comes with his rawness it’s fkn 1+1=2 😂
Keen for the next poddy / episode on the Brisbane division. Keep it coming usos ! 🇼🇸🇦🇺
Payne & Tino if youse are reading this pledge to Samoan bra’s 😂