‘That Shocks Me’: Gus Can’t Understand the Olakau'atu Call

State of Origin selection drama dominates this week's Six Tackles with Gus as Phil Gould questions some of New South Wales' biggest Game Two decisions ahead of the MCG blockbuster. Why isn't Haumole Olakau'atu in the Blues' best 17? Is Mitchell Moses a gamble worth taking? And has Laurie Daley got…

NEW PODCAST - Mark My Words: Overtrained Broncos, Origin Jitters & Foran Takes the Wheel

Welcome to the Mark My Words podcast, where the Mark Geyer, Mark Levy and Mark Riddell bring you the latest news and passionate chats about NRL rugby league. Go and search for Mark My Words wherever you listen or watch your podcasts.  In this episode, the hosts celebrate the Dragons' massive win a…

Six Tackles Origin Live Special with Jake Trbojevic

State of Origin is back and Six Tackles with Gus is live from The Locker Room at Sydney Olympic Park thanks to TAB. With kick-off only hours away across the road, Mat is joined by Phil Gould, Jake Trbojevic, Josh Reynolds, Josh Morris and special guests for a huge Origin night packed with laughs, …

Gus On Bulldogs’ Toughest Period + Origin Selections

(01:40) Bulldogs issues  (08:45) Origin selection headaches (36:40) Ask Gus (46:00) Round preview and predictions NordVPN is giving you a huge discount and four extra months on your NordVPN subscription. To get this exclusive deal, go to nordvpn.com/sixtackles.  Phil Gould opens up on the Bulldog…

“I’ve Been Dead for 3 Days” | Gus’ Origin Calls, Magic Round Chaos & The Walsh v Ponga Debate

Phil Gould returns with one of the great podcast openers after revealing a heart monitor scare that led to the line: “I’ve been dead for 3 days.” From there, it’s straight into Magic Round chaos and the biggest Origin talking points heading into team selections. Gus breaks down the Reece Walsh v K…

80-Point Shootouts & Origin Fears

The game is changing… and Gus reckons it’s happening fast. We kick off with a deep dive into the modern NRL, where speed is up, defence is down, and scorelines are blowing out. We’ve seen 80-point games, record losing scores, and a competition that feels more unpredictable than ever. Is this the n…

Ask Gus: Hardest Worker Ever Coached and Gus’ go-to Chinese dish

This week on Ask Gus, Phil Gould tackles the big questions from listeners. Who was the hardest-working player he ever coached? Did Queensland’s eight straight Origin series wins ever tempt him back into the New South Wales coaching box? Gus also weighs in on whether James Tedesco deserves an Origin…

Luai’s PNG bombshell and Gus’ Origin Hypotheticals

Jarome Luai’s blockbuster move to the PNG Chiefs headlines a seismic episode of Six Tackles with Gus, as Phil Gould breaks down what the superstar signing means for the Wests Tigers, the new franchise, and the future player market. Plus, Gus weighs in on Blues Origin hypotheticals, Women’s State o…

Ask Gus: When Gus dropped Royce Simmons 'He had a LOT of beers'

Gus, I’m looking for a bit of unfiltered coaching history. First, regarding 1991 - as a lifelong Panthers fan, I’ve always wondered about the tough calls you had to make around Royce Simmons during that premiership year. How did you balance the emotion of his career with the tactical needs of the t…

ANZAC Round: Resilience, Rebuilding, and the Road to State of Origin

As the nation prepares to pay tribute to our service people, we sit down with former 2nd Commando Damien Thomlinson for an unforgettable conversation on survival, perspective, and true toughness. Plus, we break down a massive week in the NRL: the Dragons enter a new era with Dean Young at the helm…