Gus shares his thoughts on the growing impact of rule changes in the game. He also makes a strong case for the international growth of rugby league, suggesting that Origin/NRL eligibility shouldn't limit a player's chance to represent their country. And yes, there's even a light-hearted look at the Bulldogs’ latest haircut trends.

00:00 - Welcome 
Nailbiting finishes
NRL golfers 

04:00 - Yes No No
Des Hasler will be remembered as a legend of the game 
Warriors and Knights was a finish from the footy gods 
Blayke Brailey is the best hooker in the comp right now

19:00 - The consequences of changing the rules
Protecting general play kickers 
Gus warned Joey and Freddy about it

23:00 - The Kangaroos and international teams 
Eligibility 
Gus is a big advocate for players to play international football

30:00 - Angus Bowen 
Bulldogs haircuts 

35:00 - Ampol Power Surge
Best English players 

44:00 - NRLW and NRL tips 

Gus shares his thoughts on the growing impact of rule changes in the game. He also makes a strong case for the international growth of rugby league, suggesting that Origin/NRL eligibility shouldn't limit a player's chance to represent their country. And yes, there's even a light-hearted look at the Bulldogs&rsquo; latest haircut trends.
00:00 - Welcome&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Nailbiting finishes</li>
<li aria-level="1">NRL golfers&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
04:00 - Yes No No
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Des Hasler will be remembered as a legend of the game&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Warriors and Knights was a finish from the footy gods&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Blayke Brailey is the best hooker in the comp right now</li>
</ul>
19:00 - The consequences of changing the rules
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Protecting general play kickers&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Gus warned Joey and Freddy about it</li>
</ul>
23:00 - The Kangaroos and international teams&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Eligibility&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Gus is a big advocate for players to play international football</li>
</ul>
30:00 - Angus Bowen&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Bulldogs haircuts&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
35:00 - Ampol Power Surge
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Best English players&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
44:00 - NRLW and NRL tips&nbsp;

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.

Gus on Growing the Game, Great Finishes, and Haircuts at Belmore

Gus, I’m looking for a bit of unfiltered coaching history. First, regarding 1991 - as a lifelong Panthers fan, I’ve always wondered about the tough calls you had to make around Royce Simmons during that premiership year. How did you balance the emotion of his career with the tactical needs of the team? Simon

Gus, I&rsquo;m looking for a bit of unfiltered coaching history. First, regarding 1991 - as a lifelong Panthers fan, I&rsquo;ve always wondered about the tough calls you had to make around Royce Simmons during that premiership year. How did you balance the emotion of his career with the tactical needs of the team? Simon

Ask Gus: When Gus dropped Royce Simmons 'He had a LOT of beers'

As the nation prepares to pay tribute to our service people, we sit down with former 2nd Commando Damien Thomlinson for an unforgettable conversation on survival, perspective, and true toughness.

Plus, we break down a massive week in the NRL: the Dragons enter a new era with Dean Young at the helm and Kade Reed set for his debut, Latrell Mitchell’s stunning form, and the mounting injury toll ahead of the State of Origin series.

Don’t forget the Billy Slater Podcast every Monday and Stories of Origin Season 5 with Nathan Cleary available Monday 27 April.

Six Tackles with Gus is thank to TAB.

01:00 – ANZAC Round: Honouring sacrifice.

06:00 – Latrell Mitchell: Is he currently the best fullback in the game?

09:00 – Injury update: The toll ahead of Origin.

13:00 – The Storm: Are they in danger of missing the 8?

16:00 – Kieran Foran: Coach of the Year contender?

17:00 – Dean Young: The right man to lead the Dragons?

24:00 – Kade Reed’s NRL debut.

28:00 – NRLW Queensland Origin team discussion.

30:00 – Feature Interview: Former 2nd Commando Damien Thomlinson.

44:00 – Round 8 Preview 

As the nation prepares to pay tribute to our service people, we sit down with former 2nd Commando Damien Thomlinson for an unforgettable conversation on survival, perspective, and true toughness.
Plus, we break down a massive week in the NRL: the Dragons enter a new era with Dean Young at the helm and Kade Reed set for his debut, Latrell Mitchell&rsquo;s stunning form, and the mounting injury toll ahead of the State of Origin series.
Don&rsquo;t forget the Billy Slater Podcast every Monday and Stories of Origin Season 5 with Nathan Cleary available Monday 27 April.
Six Tackles with Gus is thank to TAB.
01:00 &ndash; ANZAC Round: Honouring sacrifice.
06:00 &ndash; Latrell Mitchell: Is he currently the best fullback in the game?
09:00 &ndash; Injury update: The toll ahead of Origin.
13:00 &ndash; The Storm: Are they in danger of missing the 8?
16:00 &ndash; Kieran Foran: Coach of the Year contender?
17:00 &ndash; Dean Young: The right man to lead the Dragons?
24:00 &ndash; Kade Reed&rsquo;s NRL debut.
28:00 &ndash; NRLW Queensland Origin team discussion.
30:00 &ndash; Feature Interview: Former 2nd Commando Damien Thomlinson.
44:00 &ndash; Round 8 Preview&nbsp;

ANZAC Round: Resilience, Rebuilding, and the Road to State of Origin

In this bonus Ask Gus episode, Phil 'Gus' Gould dives into the mailbag to tackle everything from recruitment philosophy to Rugby League history.

We explore the 'Moneyball' philosophy - is there a secret similarity between the Oakland A’s approach and the current Bulldogs rebuild? Gus also gives his hypothetical take on who the Dragons should head-hunt if they had an open cheque book for 2026, and reflects on the incredible talent nursery of Logan City, including some memories of the legendary Tommy Raudonikis.

This week’s questions:
Joshua David: Should the Anzac Test return?
Michael Chariton: How did coaches get messages to the team back in the day?
Back in Black n’ White: Does the Bulldogs' recruitment mirror the Moneyball philosophy?
Neil Perkins: If the Dragons had the cash, who is the one player they should buy right now?
Dale Ireland: Memories of the Logan City league nursery and Tommy Raudonikis' time with the Scorpions.

If you want your question answered, send it in via Instagram or Facebook to NRL on 9.

In this bonus Ask Gus episode, Phil 'Gus' Gould dives into the mailbag to tackle everything from recruitment philosophy to Rugby League history.
We explore the 'Moneyball' philosophy - is there a secret similarity between the Oakland A&rsquo;s approach and the current Bulldogs rebuild? Gus also gives his hypothetical take on who the Dragons should head-hunt if they had an open cheque book for 2026, and reflects on the incredible talent nursery of Logan City, including some memories of the legendary Tommy Raudonikis.
This week&rsquo;s questions:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Joshua David: Should the Anzac Test return?</li>
<li aria-level="1">Michael Chariton: How did coaches get messages to the team back in the day?</li>
<li aria-level="1">Back in Black n&rsquo; White: Does the Bulldogs' recruitment mirror the Moneyball philosophy?</li>
<li aria-level="1">Neil Perkins: If the Dragons had the cash, who is the one player they should buy right now?</li>
<li aria-level="1">Dale Ireland: Memories of the Logan City league nursery and Tommy Raudonikis' time with the Scorpions.</li>
</ul>
If you want your question answered, send it in via Instagram or Facebook to NRL on 9.

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