LISTEN I Running it Straight - Brett Kimmorley jumps aboard to analyse NRL preliminary finals

On this week's episode of Running it Straight, co-hosts Sam Hewat and Anthony Gelling dig into this weekend's NRL preliminary finals.

On Friday, the Melbourne Storm host the Sydney Roosters, before the three-time defending champion Penrith Panthers square off with the Cronulla Sharks on Saturday.

Joining the boys to break down the action is former Kangaroos half Brett Kimmorley - uniquely positioned to offer insight as a former member of both the Sharks and the Storm.

The man affectionately known as 'Noddy' played over 300 NRL games for six NRL clubs, highlighted by his Clive Churchill Medal-winning performance in leading the Storm to the 1999 Premiership against the Dragons.

Listen to the full podcast below: