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 Kalyn Ponga fullback debate, the Warriors’ decision to release Luke Metcalf, and why modern rugby league has become “a game of fatigue.”

There’s also Ask Gus from Switzerland, Perth expansion discussion, Women’s Origin preview, and a full Round 11 Magic Round breakdown.

Six Tackles with Gus State of Origin Game 1 live podcast show is happening at The Locker Room from 2pm before kick off on Wednesday 27th of May. If you want to come along send us your best Ask Gus Question to sixtackles@nine.com.au It’s all thanks to TAB.

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