Smell that? It's the NRL finals and it makes the rugby league world go mad.

The Canberra Raiders have decided to rest four of their stars from their last-round clash after securing a spot in the top four last weekend.

The Green Machine is flying high, but will changing the line-up affect finals momentum? Or will it be the masterstroke that helps the Raiders end a 25-year premiership drought?

There was also some big Raiders signing news this week. Hear from Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad after he signed a three-year extension.

We also talk Wallabies news, Nick Kyrgios' US Open exit and some Capitals recruits.