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Hudson Young’s Value, Sam Walker’s Fallout & NRL Media Control | Ask Kenty

2026-10-31

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: Ask Kenty — Hudson Young’s Value, Sam Walker’s Fallout & NRL Media Control

Paul Kent answers your questions on the biggest issues in rugby league as the November 1 player market opens.

Kenty unpacks Hudson Young’s valuation, Canberra’s stance and Papua New Guinea’s recruitment position, explaining why notional values exist and questioning how the NRL applies them.

Plus, he discusses Sam Walker’s contract fallout, the responsibility of player managers, Lachlan Galvin’s relationship with Isaac Moses, and his concerns about media access and independence.

Kenty also tackles the draft debate, Herbie Farnworth’s Roosters links, Sam Verrills’ reported development deal, the value of Las Vegas, six-again tactics and the growing gap between reserve grade and the NRL.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Welcome & Tonga v Samoa Preview

00:50 — Hudson Young, Canberra & PNG’s Salary Cap

02:09 — Notional Value Explained: Why the System Exists

06:13 — Market Value, Player Perks & Salary-Cap Consistency

07:58 — Sam Walker, Player Managers & Contract Negotiations

10:41 — Lachlan Galvin & Isaac Moses

11:49 — Media Access, Independence & the NRL’s “Media Cop”

14:32 — Can the Salary Cap Work Without a Draft?

17:48 — Herbie Farnworth & Negotiations Before November 1

20:57 — What Gets Kenty’s Blood Pressure Up?

22:24 — Sam Verrills’ Reported Development Deal

23:53 — How Can Fans Push for Change?

25:39 — Las Vegas, Grassroots Spending & Reserve-Grade Nostalgia

28:09 — Recruitment Mistakes & Club Relationships

28:57 — Would “Three Again” Work Better Than Six Again?

30:16 — International Rugby League’s Development Challenge

31:44 — Why the Gap Between Reserve Grade & NRL Has Grown

33:59 — Round One Match-Ups & a Bears–Manly Rivalry

36:21 — Final Wrap-Up: Let the November 1 Frenzy Begin

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