Kalyn Ponga & Adam O'Brien's future is on the agenda as Gus takes a deep dive into the issues at the Newcastle Knights.

 

Plus, how soon will Josh Hannay take a head coaching job, the impact of Munster on Origin and Gus pays tribute to Kieran Foran's NRL career.

 

00:00 - Welcome 
Gal and SBW fight
British Open 

05:00 - Yes No No
05:10 - Kieran Foran will be one of the most resilient players 
06:30 - Toby Rudolf saved the Sharks season
10:00 - Cam Munster will go down as an Origin great
15:00 - Josh Hannay will be a head coach next year

18:00 - Newcastle Knights 
Adam O’Brien and the Knights likely to part ways
Kalyn Ponga has committed to stay until the end of contract
The importance of development and having Newcastle in the competition 
Dylan Brown signing 
Could the Knights let Ponga go?

35:15 - Rugby 360 

39:00 - #AskGus for TAB
Fullback role 
Scrums 

57:00 - Ampol Power Surge
Individual Origin performances

01:01:00 - Round 20 tips

Kalyn Ponga &amp; Adam O'Brien's future is on the agenda as Gus takes a deep dive into the issues at the Newcastle Knights.
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Plus, how soon will Josh Hannay take a head coaching job, the impact of Munster on Origin and Gus pays tribute to Kieran Foran's NRL career.
&nbsp;
00:00 - Welcome&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Gal and SBW fight</li>
<li aria-level="1">British Open&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
05:00 - Yes No No
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">05:10 - Kieran Foran will be one of the most resilient players&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">06:30 - Toby Rudolf saved the Sharks season</li>
<li aria-level="1">10:00 - Cam Munster will go down as an Origin great</li>
<li aria-level="1">15:00 - Josh Hannay will be a head coach next year</li>
</ul>
18:00 - Newcastle Knights&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Adam O&rsquo;Brien and the Knights likely to part ways</li>
<li aria-level="1">Kalyn Ponga has committed to stay until the end of contract</li>
<li aria-level="1">The importance of development and having Newcastle in the competition&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Dylan Brown signing&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Could the Knights let Ponga go?</li>
</ul>
35:15 - Rugby 360&nbsp;
39:00 - #AskGus for TAB
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Fullback role&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Scrums&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
57:00 - Ampol Power Surge
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Individual Origin performances</li>
</ul>
01:01:00 - Round 20 tips

League legend Phil 'Gus' Gould and Mathew Thompson tackle the biggest talking points in Rugby League each week, delivering bold opinions, deep analysis and inside stories.

 

League legend Phil 'Gus' Gould and Mathew Thompson tackle the biggest talking points in Rugby League each week, delivering bold opinions, deep analysis and inside stories.
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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

League legend Gus Gould and Mathew Thompson tackle the biggest talking points in Rugby League each week, delivering bold opinions, deep analysis and inside stories.

League legend Gus Gould and Mathew Thompson tackle the biggest talking points in Rugby League each week, delivering bold opinions, deep analysis and inside stories.

Ponga & Brown: “It’s a lot of money” if Ponga stays.

In this episode of Six Tackles with Gus, Mathew Thompson and Phil "Gus" Gould dive into the final preparations for the historic 2026 NRL season opener in Las Vegas.

Gus shares behind-the-scenes insights into the Bulldogs’ massive logistical undertaking to move their entire staff and roster stateside, the evolving rivalry with the Dragons, and why he believes the Vegas venture is vital for the game's international future.

The duo also analyses the latest player movements - including high-profile signings at the Roosters and Dolphins, and Gus lays out his fearless predictions for the Top 4 contenders and the breakout stars to watch this year.

In this episode of Six Tackles with Gus, Mathew Thompson and Phil "Gus" Gould dive into the final preparations for the historic 2026 NRL season opener in Las Vegas.
Gus shares behind-the-scenes insights into the Bulldogs&rsquo; massive logistical undertaking to move their entire staff and roster stateside, the evolving rivalry with the Dragons, and why he believes the Vegas venture is vital for the game's international future.
The duo also analyses the latest player movements - including high-profile signings at the Roosters and Dolphins, and Gus lays out his fearless predictions for the Top 4 contenders and the breakout stars to watch this year.

Vegas Bound: Preseason Gains & 2026 Season Predictions

We’re back, baby, and it’s Season Ten of Six Tackles with Gus.

Live from The Locker Room at Olympic Park, Phil Gould opens the milestone season with a massive breakdown of the NRL’s biggest off-season changes, from revamped Origin eligibility rules to new rules.

Gus digs into what it all means for stars like Kalyn Ponga, Jahrome Hughes and Addin Fonua-Blake and more. There’s also plenty on player movements, squad expansions, trainer restrictions, and how these tweaks could reshape the competition in 2026.

It’s the start of our tenth season, with some big surprises for you to get involved, and another year of Gus cutting through the spin, thanks to TAB.

Season Ten starts now.

We&rsquo;re back, baby, and it&rsquo;s Season Ten of Six Tackles with Gus.
Live from The Locker Room at Olympic Park, Phil Gould opens the milestone season with a massive breakdown of the NRL&rsquo;s biggest off-season changes, from revamped Origin eligibility rules to new rules.
Gus digs into what it all means for stars like Kalyn Ponga, Jahrome Hughes and Addin Fonua-Blake and more. There&rsquo;s also plenty on player movements, squad expansions, trainer restrictions, and how these tweaks could reshape the competition in 2026.
It&rsquo;s the start of our tenth season, with some big surprises for you to get involved, and another year of Gus cutting through the spin, thanks to TAB.
Season Ten starts now.

Six Tackles with Gus Is Back! Season Ten Kicks Off with Rule Changes, Origin Eligibility & NRL’s Big Year Ahead

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

Ponga & Brown: “It’s a lot of money” if Ponga stays.

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