We take a look back at the best of #AskGus from 2025

We take a look back at the best of #AskGus from 2025

Mathew Thompson and league legend Phil “Gus” Gould bring you the biggest issues and in-depth analysis in Rugby League each week. 

Watch the podcast on YouTube by searching 'Six Tackles with Gus' or if you can where you're listening tap here.

Mathew Thompson and league legend Phil “Gus” Gould bring you the biggest issues and in-depth analysis in Rugby League each week. 
Watch the podcast on YouTube by searching 'Six Tackles with Gus' or if you can where you're listening tap <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqlB201AVowoWMiTDiJXMERrbRRbmrnfg">here.</a>

James Bracey and league legend Phil “Gus” Gould bring you the six biggest issues in Rugby League each week. Released every Wednesday.

Six Tackles With Gus

#AskGus: The best of 2025

Phil Gould is out, and rugby league legend Darryl 'The Big Marn' Brohman is in for a massive Grand Final preview!

Brohman joins Mat Thompson to dive deep into the Storm vs. Broncos decider, focusing on the key match-ups: Harry Grant to be the difference, Stefano Utoikamanu's rise, and the unstoppable Payne Haas.

The Big Marn tackles the infamous 'Yes No No' segment, debating the Panthers dynasty, Reece Walsh's Kangaroos chances, and whether Craig Bellamy is the greatest coach ever.

Plus, the boys analyze the Dally M Awards, The Big Marn picks his Team of the Year, and they wrap up with the Ampol Power Surge's Top 3 Grand Finals.

00:00 - Welcome 
Special guest ‘The Big Marn’ 

08:45 - Yes No No 

09:00 - Penrith will win more comps in the next 3 years.. 

11:00 - Walsh is one more game away from an Australian jersey..

13:00 - Teddy will win the Dally M.. 

14:00 - Bellamy is the games greatest ever coach.. 

17:00 - Grand Final preview
Harry Grant to be the difference 
Stefano going from spoon to possible premiership
Hughes prelim performance
Broncos performance against Penrith
Payne Haas

27:45 - Dally M Awards 
Big Marn selects his team of the year

35:30 - #AskGus 

Who replaces Teddy Swims? Could Ben Hunt retire if the Broncos win? Should every player who plays during the season get a premiership ring? Should we have old school individual introductions for the Grand Final? 

45:00 - Ampol Power Surge 

Top 3 Grand Finals 

46:30 - NRLW GF preview

48:30 - NRL GF preview

Phil Gould is out, and rugby league legend Darryl 'The Big Marn' Brohman is in for a massive Grand Final preview!
Brohman joins Mat Thompson to dive deep into the Storm vs. Broncos decider, focusing on the key match-ups: Harry Grant to be the difference, Stefano Utoikamanu's rise, and the unstoppable Payne Haas.
The Big Marn tackles the infamous 'Yes No No' segment, debating the Panthers dynasty, Reece Walsh's Kangaroos chances, and whether Craig Bellamy is the greatest coach ever.
Plus, the boys analyze the Dally M Awards, The Big Marn picks his Team of the Year, and they wrap up with the Ampol Power Surge's Top 3 Grand Finals.
00:00 - Welcome&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Special guest &lsquo;The Big Marn&rsquo;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
08:45 - Yes No No&nbsp;
09:00 - Penrith will win more comps in the next 3 years..&nbsp;
11:00 - Walsh is one more game away from an Australian jersey..
13:00 - Teddy will win the Dally M..&nbsp;
14:00 - Bellamy is the games greatest ever coach..&nbsp;
17:00 - Grand Final preview
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Harry Grant to be the difference&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Stefano going from spoon to possible premiership</li>
<li aria-level="1">Hughes prelim performance</li>
<li aria-level="1">Broncos performance against Penrith</li>
<li aria-level="1">Payne Haas</li>
</ul>
27:45 - Dally M Awards&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Big Marn selects his team of the year</li>
</ul>
35:30 - #AskGus&nbsp;
Who replaces Teddy Swims?&nbsp;Could Ben Hunt retire if the Broncos win?&nbsp;Should every player who plays during the season get a premiership ring?&nbsp;Should we have old school individual introductions for the Grand Final?&nbsp;
45:00 - Ampol Power Surge&nbsp;
Top 3 Grand Finals&nbsp;
46:30 - NRLW GF preview
48:30 - NRL GF preview

The 2025 Grand Final Preview

Gus tackles your #AskGus questions head-on.

From the best piece of advice he’s ever received, to whether the NRL really gives minor premiers the reward they deserve, and how Nathan Cleary and Jerome Luai developed into elite players so early.

Gus tackles your #AskGus questions head-on.
From the best piece of advice he&rsquo;s ever received, to whether the NRL really gives minor premiers the reward they deserve, and how Nathan Cleary and Jerome Luai developed into elite players so early.

#AskGus: Advice, Minor Premiers & Cleary–Luai’s Rise

The finals are here and Gus is firing. From the Raiders’ struggles and Nicho Hynes silencing the critics, to Turbo’s uncertain future at Manly and the bombshell of Mark Nawaqanitawase quitting the Roosters - which Gus calls “sad for our game.”

Gus explains why he believes “the hoodoo is about to end” with 5 to take on 7 in the Grand Final.

Plus, Gus drops his Top 3 Brain Explosions and previews all the action ahead in both the NRLW and NRL finals.

00:00 - Welcome 

01:00 - And then there were 4

03:00 - Sunday Footy is the greatest

06:00 - Yes / No - Poor Raiders

12:00 - Yes / No - Nicho silencing the critics

17:00 - Yes / No - Turbo will wave goodbye to Manly

26:00 - Yes / No - Mark Nawaqanitawase to quit the Roosters

28:00 - 2025 RLPA Players’ Dream Team

30:00 - Ampol Power Surge - Top 3 Brain Explosions

40:00 - NRLW & NRL Finals Preview

The finals are here and Gus is firing. From the Raiders&rsquo; struggles and Nicho Hynes silencing the critics, to Turbo&rsquo;s uncertain future at Manly and the bombshell of Mark Nawaqanitawase quitting the Roosters - which Gus calls &ldquo;sad for our game.&rdquo;
Gus explains why he believes &ldquo;the hoodoo is about to end&rdquo; with 5 to take on 7 in the Grand Final.
Plus, Gus drops his Top 3 Brain Explosions and previews all the action ahead in both the NRLW and NRL finals.
00:00 - Welcome&nbsp;
01:00 - And then there were 4
03:00 - Sunday Footy is the greatest
06:00 - Yes / No - Poor Raiders
12:00 - Yes / No - Nicho silencing the critics
17:00 - Yes / No - Turbo will wave goodbye to Manly
26:00 - Yes / No - Mark Nawaqanitawase to quit the Roosters
28:00 - 2025 RLPA Players&rsquo; Dream Team
30:00 - Ampol Power Surge - Top 3 Brain Explosions
40:00 - NRLW &amp; NRL Finals Preview

#AskGus: The best of 2025

Six Tackles With Gus

In 1 playlist(s)

Six Tackles With Gus

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips