Deep Review: ANZAC Day Blow Outs and Wahs Tight Victory

The Rugby League Guru Podcast delivers a blistering analysis of ANZAC Day's most shocking results, led by a historic 48-6 demolition of the Melbourne Storm by the Rabbitohs — a performance so devastating it's described as 'wounded deer' territory for the once-dominant club. The episode dissects the Roosters' clinical 90% completion rate and their ruthless dismantling of the Dragons, while spotlighting Cade Reid's promising debut and the tactical dilemma of whether James Tedesco or Dylan Edwards should lead Queensland's halves. But the real story is Melbourne’s collapse: a 65% completion rate, 14 line breaks to one, and a team so out of sync that even a 45-meter field goal by a young rival felt like a symbolic 'fuck you' from the league. The hosts argue this isn't just a bad patch — it's a systemic failure across recruitment, depth, and leadership, with Craig Bellamy visibly shaken. Meanwhile, Latrell Mitchell emerges as a one-man origin threat, scoring four tries and defying physics with his drop goals, while Souths’ entire backline — from Duffy to Talis Duncan — is hailed as a blueprint for future success. The episode ends with a warning: if Melbourne doesn’t turn it around in the next 16 games, they’ll be playing finals footy in August — a fate no Storm side has faced in years.