Reviewing Every NRL Team That Missed The Top 8 With Michael Caryannis

<p>The 2026 NRL season is over, and it&#39;s time to review the teams that failed to make the top eight.I&#39;m joined by the Daily Telegraph&#39;s Michael Caryannis to break down every NRL club that missed the finals this season. </p><p>We discuss what went wrong, which teams underperformed, the players and coaches under pressure, and what needs to change heading into the 2027 NRL season.</p><p>Which clubs can bounce back next year? Who needs to make big changes? And which teams have the biggest questions to answer over the off-season?</p><p>We look at the biggest disappointments of the 2026 NRL season and what the future holds for the teams that missed September football.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to the Chad Townsend Show for more NRL news, analysis, season reviews, interviews and opinions from a former NRL player.</p><p><br></p><p>LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE </p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to The Chad Townsend YouTube channel for NRL news, analysis, tips, interviews, player stories and weekly rugby league podcasts.</p><p><br></p><p>If you like these videos please make sure you SUBSCRIBE!</p><p><br></p><p>Join BearBet today for all my footy tips and multis throughout the season: </p><p>https://www.bearbet.com.au/signup/ChadTownsend</p><p>Gamble Responsibly</p><p><br></p><p>Join FANSCOOP for members only exclusive insights and access</p><p>https://www.fanscoop.tv/chadtownsend</p><p><br></p><p>MY WEBSITE:</p><p>https://www.chadtownsend.com.au </p><p><br></p><p>PLAYERS GOLF CLUB - SHOP HERE:</p><p>https://www.playersgolfclub.com.au</p><p><br></p><p>THE CHAD TOWNSEND SHOW PODCAST:</p><p>Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3EvFnF9...</p><p><br></p><p>HUDDLE CONNECT:</p><p>Huddle connect is an Aussie owned broadband provider delivering high performance internet speeds. Huddle Connect allows you to give up to $5 from your internet plan every month back to grass roots sports. </p><p>https://linktr.ee/huddleconnect</p><p><br></p><p>Contact:</p><p>Chad@chadtownsend.com.au </p><p><br></p><p>THE NUTRITIOUS BROS:</p><p>CHAD20 for 20% off first order</p><p>CHAD10 for 10% off ongoing order</p><p>https://thenutritiousbros.com.au/</p><p><br></p><p>LEAVE A MESSAGE ON OUR VOICEMAIL TO GET ON THE SHOW:</p><p>https://www.speakpipe.com/thechadtownsendshow</p><p><br></p><p>Please make sure if you enjoy the content that you subscribe, like and comment it really does make a huge difference and I am really grateful for your su