Ahead of NRL Round 2, Phil Gould and James Bracey look at the case of Panthers player Matt Burton and examine an alternative system that would ensure the development of good young players isn’t stifled by lost years in reserve grade.

Ahead of NRL Round 2, Phil Gould and James Bracey look at the case of Panthers player Matt Burton and examine an alternative system that would ensure the development of good young players isn&rsquo;t stifled by lost years in reserve grade.

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.
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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.

Round 2: NRL desperately needs system to help trapped players

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

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.

Round 2: NRL desperately needs system to help trapped players

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