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Round 24 has delivered some massive NRL news, and the finals race is heating up!
In this episode of The Chad Townsend Show, we break down all the biggest talking points from Round 24 of the NRL, including major injury blows to Luke Metcalf and Braydon Trindall, as well as the huge news surrounding Bill Slater and the Queensland Maroons.
The injuries to Metcalf and Trindall could have a major impact on the finals race, with both players playing important roles for their respective teams heading into the business end of the 2026 NRL season.
We also discuss Bill Slater's decision to resign as Queensland Origin coach, what his departure means for the Maroons and who could potentially take over the Queensland job.
With 15 seasons of NRL experience, Chad Townsend gives his perspective on the biggest stories from around the competition and what these developments could mean heading into the final rounds of the 2026 season.
Who should be the next Queensland coach?
And how badly will the Metcalf and Trindall injuries hurt their teams?
Let me know your thoughts in the comments.
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"NRL Round 24 CHAOS! Metcalf & Trindall Injuries, Slater Quits & Finals Fallout!" is an episode of The Chad Townsend Show. Runtime 1 hr 1 min. Published August 17, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.