Gus isn’t ruling out a shock Grand Final clash, suggesting the finals could throw up some unexpected contenders from outside the top of the ladder. With September footy just around the corner, the team unpacks all the possible scenarios and surprises.

They also dive into the biggest Tries and Moments of 2025 – from Mark Nawaqanitawase’s breakout try to Latrell and Cleary’s ice-cool field goals, Leka Halasima’s brilliance, and the unforgettable Miracle in Mudgee. Plus, the first half of the Six Tackles Team of the Year is revealed, with the backs locked in.

00:00 - Welcome 
Live show last week
Finals scenarios

09:00 - Yes No No 
Alex Johnston to break record on Friday night
13:00 - Raiders minor premiership is the most surprising in last 10 years
22:00 - Mark Nawaqanitawase will be playing for the Kangaroos 

27:00 - Six Tackles try and moment of the year
Mark Nawaqanitawase try
Latrell field goal
Cleary field goal
Leka Halasima try
Miracle in Mudgee

44:00 - Six Tackles Team of the year Pt 1
Backs 

56:30 - #AskGus
Biggest threats and opportunities in the future
Can the Broncos cause some damage in the finals

01:06:00 - Ampol Power Surge
Top captains for the year

01:08:45 - Round 27 preview

Gus isn&rsquo;t ruling out a shock Grand Final clash, suggesting the finals could throw up some unexpected contenders from outside the top of the ladder. With September footy just around the corner, the team unpacks all the possible scenarios and surprises.
They also dive into the biggest Tries and Moments of 2025 &ndash; from Mark Nawaqanitawase&rsquo;s breakout try to Latrell and Cleary&rsquo;s ice-cool field goals, Leka Halasima&rsquo;s brilliance, and the unforgettable Miracle in Mudgee. Plus, the first half of the Six Tackles Team of the Year is revealed, with the backs locked in.
00:00 - Welcome&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Live show last week</li>
<li aria-level="1">Finals scenarios</li>
</ul>
09:00 - Yes No No&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Alex Johnston to break record on Friday night</li>
<li aria-level="1">13:00 - Raiders minor premiership is the most surprising in last 10 years</li>
<li aria-level="1">22:00 - Mark Nawaqanitawase will be playing for the Kangaroos&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
27:00 - Six Tackles try and moment of the year
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Mark Nawaqanitawase try</li>
<li aria-level="1">Latrell field goal</li>
<li aria-level="1">Cleary field goal</li>
<li aria-level="1">Leka Halasima try</li>
<li aria-level="1">Miracle in Mudgee</li>
</ul>
44:00 - Six Tackles Team of the year Pt 1
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Backs&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
56:30 - #AskGus
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Biggest threats and opportunities in the future</li>
<li aria-level="1">Can the Broncos cause some damage in the finals</li>
</ul>
01:06:00 - Ampol Power Surge
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Top captains for the year</li>
</ul>
01:08:45 - Round 27 preview

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.

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