# Ryan Hoffman

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THE BOARDROOM: The strike rate of famous sons returning to coach NRL clubs

From having to sack a favourite son, to considering a great of the club for the next senior coaching role, how do clubs fare when it comes to reunions with stalwarts of a past system? This week, the boys dive into some of the club champions-turned-coaches across the NRL, and how much that connectio…

Connor Watson: Every time we've had a bad game it's been our ill discipline

After a couple of below par performance the Roosters bounced back with a big Round 14 win in Canberra over the Raiders. After starting a hooker Connor Watson told Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis, Ruan Sims and Michael Carayannis that they've been their own worst enemies in the games they've lost. He also …

THE BOARDROOM: Inside NRL player education and support frameworks

Following the recent battles of Jai Arrow and Kane Evans, Hoffy and Chad discuss the support players and their families receive from the NRL during and after their careers. Within the discussion, the boys go inside the frameworks and education seminars players undergo, focusing on drugs, alcohol a…

THE BOARDROOM: The next wave of Origin coaches + when Hoffy represented Queensland

With Origin fever at a high ahead of the 2026 series decider in Queensland, Hoffy and Chad discuss what’s working and what could change for the NRL’s best product. The boys discuss whether the league should look to adjust the Origin schedule, their surprises from attending the Melbourne game, and t…

THE BOARDROOM: NRL expansion and the business of rugby league ft. John Ribot

The Boardroom’s Ryan Hoffman (Melbourne Storm, New Zealand Warriors, New South Wales, Australia) is joined by renowned rugby league administrator John Ribot for a deep dive into building an NRL club from the ground up. Having been the founding CEO of the Brisbane Broncos, Melbourne Storm and the c…

THE BOARDROOM: The good, the bad, and the future of NRL club ownership

Hoffy and Chad dive into the history and current state of NRL club ownership, assessing the good and the bad of teams owned by Leagues Clubs compared to private entities. The boys look back on some of the past issues NRL clubs have had with ownership changes, and where the game could be heading nex…

THE BOARDROOM: Defending Michael Maguire + the NRL’s “sleeping giant”

Hoffy and Chad run their eye over the current bottom three clubs in the NRL - St George Illawarra, Brisbane and Gold Coast - to recap their 2026 seasons, and assess their upcoming off-seasons and what the future looks like for each. Plus, the boys dissect the appointment of Matt King as coach of th…

Jye Gray: In the first half we were playing with a smile on ours faces

South Sydney's man for all seasons Jye Gray had another high achieving game aa his team held on to beat Parramatta. He ran a game high 236 metres on the wing and crossed the line for a try in the stereo-typical game of 2 halves. He told Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and Ryan Hoffman that the first half …

THE BOARDROOM: Billy Slater’s next move + an NRL Wildcard Round

Ryan Hoffman and Chad Townsend discuss Billy Slater’s departure from the role of Queensland coach, with Chad adamant of where the Maroons great is heading next. The boys also ponder the concept of the NRL having a ‘Wildcard Round’, which would extend the finals series to a top 10. In the latest ins…

Kristian Woolf credits consistency and defence for Dolphins' maiden finals appearance

Quentin Hull and Ryan Hoffman chat to Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf about their first ever finals appearance. Plus they discuss the majority stake purchase of the Storm and get the latest headlines in MC's Hammertime.