Gus explains why New South Wales can't afford to let Queensland dictate early, why the first 20 minutes could decide the series, and how players like Liam Martin and Addin Fonua-Blake should be used to put the Maroons on the back foot from the opening whistle.

Also in this episode:
Why Gus was shocked by Brian To'o being left out
The selection gamble on Jack Bostock
How New South Wales should manage its bench in the biggest game of the year
Why Queensland carries more pressure than people think
Gus' memories of the old Lang Park and coaching Origin deciders in Brisbane
An unexpected live phone call to Emma Lawrence after Gus correctly predicted she was about to start maternity leave
Plus the latest on the NRL ladder, the start of the NRLW season, and your Ask Gus questions.

Gus explains why New South Wales can't afford to let Queensland dictate early, why the first 20 minutes could decide the series, and how players like Liam Martin and Addin Fonua-Blake should be used to put the Maroons on the back foot from the opening whistle.
Also in this episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Why Gus was shocked by Brian To'o being left out</li>
<li aria-level="1">The selection gamble on Jack Bostock</li>
<li aria-level="1">How New South Wales should manage its bench in the biggest game of the year</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why Queensland carries more pressure than people think</li>
<li aria-level="1">Gus' memories of the old Lang Park and coaching Origin deciders in Brisbane</li>
<li aria-level="1">An unexpected live phone call to Emma Lawrence after Gus correctly predicted she was about to start maternity leave</li>
<li aria-level="1">Plus the latest on the NRL ladder, the start of the NRLW season, and your Ask Gus questions.</li>
</ul>

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.

"Unleash Liam Martin": Gus' 20-Minute Origin Decider Blueprint

Three rounds remain and the race to the finals is heating up.

Phil Gould and Mat Thompson break down Brisbane’s dramatic fall from defending premiers, why Gus still has Penrith as his premiership favourite, and whether Souths can genuinely threaten the top sides.

Plus, Gus gives a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at what an NRL training week actually involves, and whether conferences, trade windows and a revamped Origin period could work in a 20-team competition.

They also preview Round 25, revisit one of Brad Fittler’s great finals performances and remember some extraordinary goal-kicking displays from Hazem El Masri and a teenage Nathan Cleary.

00:00 - Welcome & the Logies

02:27 - The Premiership Race Takes Shape

03:35 - Can the Sharks Recover Without Braydon Trindall?

06:17 - What Is Going On With the Cowboys?

08:48 - Bulldogs' Missed Opportunity Against Souths

09:56 - Are South Sydney a Genuine Premiership Threat?

13:12 - Will Cody Walker Play On?

14:28 - Tedesco's Kangaroos Chances

15:30 - What's Broken at the Broncos?

20:07 - The Pressure of the NRL Media

22:43 - Why Gus Still Believes in Penrith

29:08 - Are Penrith in a Mini Pre-Season?

30:17 - Inside the Week of an NRL Team

33:02 - How NRL Players Spend Their Training Week

36:17 - Travel, Captain's Runs & Game-Day Preparation

38:06 - How Short Turnarounds Change an NRL Week

40:21 - Team List Tuesday & the Six-Man Bench

42:26 - Are Five-Day Turnarounds a Disadvantage?

44:29 - What Fans Don't See About NRL Players

47:24 - Could Conferences Work in the NRL?

49:17 - Does the NRL Need a Trade Window?

51:31 - Gus' Vision for Rugby League's Future

53:38 - Should Origin Be Played in Consecutive Weeks?

55:27 - Gus' Fan Mail

56:38 - Gus Discovers Amazon

58:10 - Six Tackles Trivia: Fittler's Famous Comeback

1:02:20 - Hazem El Masri's Incredible Goal-Kicking

1:05:45 - Teenage Nathan Cleary's 10 From 10

1:07:08 - Round 25 Preview & Gus' Tips

1:17:08 - A Special Panthers Reunion Coming?

Three rounds remain and the race to the finals is heating up.
Phil Gould and Mat Thompson break down Brisbane&rsquo;s dramatic fall from defending premiers, why Gus still has Penrith as his premiership favourite, and whether Souths can genuinely threaten the top sides.
Plus, Gus gives a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at what an NRL training week actually involves, and whether conferences, trade windows and a revamped Origin period could work in a 20-team competition.
They also preview Round 25, revisit one of Brad Fittler&rsquo;s great finals performances and remember some extraordinary goal-kicking displays from Hazem El Masri and a teenage Nathan Cleary.
00:00 - Welcome &amp; the Logies
02:27 - The Premiership Race Takes Shape
03:35 - Can the Sharks Recover Without Braydon Trindall?
06:17 - What Is Going On With the Cowboys?
08:48 - Bulldogs' Missed Opportunity Against Souths
09:56 - Are South Sydney a Genuine Premiership Threat?
13:12 - Will Cody Walker Play On?
14:28 - Tedesco's Kangaroos Chances
15:30 - What's Broken at the Broncos?
20:07 - The Pressure of the NRL Media
22:43 - Why Gus Still Believes in Penrith
29:08 - Are Penrith in a Mini Pre-Season?
30:17 - Inside the Week of an NRL Team
33:02 - How NRL Players Spend Their Training Week
36:17 - Travel, Captain's Runs &amp; Game-Day Preparation
38:06 - How Short Turnarounds Change an NRL Week
40:21 - Team List Tuesday &amp; the Six-Man Bench
42:26 - Are Five-Day Turnarounds a Disadvantage?
44:29 - What Fans Don't See About NRL Players
47:24 - Could Conferences Work in the NRL?
49:17 - Does the NRL Need a Trade Window?
51:31 - Gus' Vision for Rugby League's Future
53:38 - Should Origin Be Played in Consecutive Weeks?
55:27 - Gus' Fan Mail
56:38 - Gus Discovers Amazon
58:10 - Six Tackles Trivia: Fittler's Famous Comeback
1:02:20 - Hazem El Masri's Incredible Goal-Kicking
1:05:45 - Teenage Nathan Cleary's 10 From 10
1:07:08 - Round 25 Preview &amp; Gus' Tips
1:17:08 - A Special Panthers Reunion Coming?

Inside the Grind: Gus Breaks Down a Week in the NRL

The Roosters have lost 11 of their past 12 games against Penrith, and Gus believes this blockbuster is their chance to prove they can beat the Panthers when it matters.

Gus names Penrith, the Roosters and Warriors as his three genuine premiership contenders, explains why the Warriors have taken a giant step forward and reveals how the Panthers can cover the loss of Isaah Yeo.

Plus, the latest on Corey Horsburgh’s expected move to the Perth Bears, Gus rejects the proposed third-place playoff, discusses how private player negotiations reach the media and explains what makes a great captain.

Gus also previews the NRLW action and delivers his tips for every game in Round 24.

00:00 Finals arrive early with Panthers v Roosters
03:57 Corey Horsburgh dropped and linked with Perth
06:46 Gus rejects the third-place playoff
12:45 Can Milky Jenkins break the try-scoring record?
14:21 Luke Metcalf and the Warriors’ halves
16:38 Why the Warriors can win the premiership
20:09 When will Isaah Yeo return?
21:56 How Penrith can cover Yeo’s absence
27:24 Sam Walker’s future and leaked contract talks
30:15 What makes a great NRL captain?
31:56 The game’s emerging leaders
34:39 How Brad Fittler grew into the captaincy
37:55 Six Tackles Trivia
40:27 NRLW preview
41:46 Panthers v Roosters
49:12 Sea Eagles v Dolphins
51:31 Bulldogs v Rabbitohs
53:03 Sharks v Raiders
57:08 Eels v Cowboys
59:15 Broncos v Warriors
1:00:07 Knights v Titans
1:00:45 Wests Tigers v Dragons
1:01:03 Gus’ Round 24 tips

The Roosters have lost 11 of their past 12 games against Penrith, and Gus believes this blockbuster is their chance to prove they can beat the Panthers when it matters.
Gus names Penrith, the Roosters and Warriors as his three genuine premiership contenders, explains why the Warriors have taken a giant step forward and reveals how the Panthers can cover the loss of Isaah Yeo.
Plus, the latest on Corey Horsburgh&rsquo;s expected move to the Perth Bears, Gus rejects the proposed third-place playoff, discusses how private player negotiations reach the media and explains what makes a great captain.
Gus also previews the NRLW action and delivers his tips for every game in Round 24.
00:00 Finals arrive early with Panthers v Roosters 03:57 Corey Horsburgh dropped and linked with Perth 06:46 Gus rejects the third-place playoff 12:45 Can Milky Jenkins break the try-scoring record? 14:21 Luke Metcalf and the Warriors&rsquo; halves 16:38 Why the Warriors can win the premiership 20:09 When will Isaah Yeo return? 21:56 How Penrith can cover Yeo&rsquo;s absence 27:24 Sam Walker&rsquo;s future and leaked contract talks 30:15 What makes a great NRL captain? 31:56 The game&rsquo;s emerging leaders 34:39 How Brad Fittler grew into the captaincy 37:55 Six Tackles Trivia 40:27 NRLW preview 41:46 Panthers v Roosters 49:12 Sea Eagles v Dolphins 51:31 Bulldogs v Rabbitohs 53:03 Sharks v Raiders 57:08 Eels v Cowboys 59:15 Broncos v Warriors 1:00:07 Knights v Titans 1:00:45 Wests Tigers v Dragons 1:01:03 Gus&rsquo; Round 24 tips

You Have to Beat the Best on Their Best Day

The finals race is heating up and Phil Gould believes this weekend could reshape the top four.

This week on Six Tackles with Gus:
Can the Cowboys recover after conceding a record 82 points?
Why the Warriors are Gus' upset pick against Penrith.
Newcastle's incredible rise and why they're a genuine finals threat.
The emotional Andrew Walker tribute ahead of Indigenous Rounds.
Why Matt King is the right man to coach the NSW Blues.
Round 23 tips and all your Ask Gus questions.

Thanks to TAB.

00:00 Welcome & Round 23 Preview

01:17 Roosters' Record 82-12 Win Over the Cowboys

04:45 Newcastle's Rise & What's Gone Wrong at the Broncos

06:24 Andrew Walker Tribute & Indigenous Rounds Special

17:06 Is the Top Four Already Locked In?

20:29 Ali Brigginshaw Suspension Explained

21:56 Tigers vs Eels & Adam Doueihi's Response

27:29 Why Matt King Is the Right Coach for NSW

32:24 Why the Broncos Have Fallen Apart

38:02 Ask Gus

42:02 Why Cliff Lyons Was the Greatest Indigenous Player Gus Coached Against

53:41 Six Tackles Trivia

55:57 Round 23 Preview & Tips

1:08:09 Wrap Up

The finals race is heating up and Phil Gould believes this weekend could reshape the top four.
This week on Six Tackles with Gus:
<ul>
<li>Can the Cowboys recover after conceding a record 82 points?</li>
<li>Why the Warriors are Gus' upset pick against Penrith.</li>
<li>Newcastle's incredible rise and why they're a genuine finals threat.</li>
<li>The emotional Andrew Walker tribute ahead of Indigenous Rounds.</li>
<li>Why Matt King is the right man to coach the NSW Blues.</li>
<li>Round 23 tips and all your Ask Gus questions.</li>
</ul>
Thanks to TAB.
00:00 Welcome &amp; Round 23 Preview
01:17 Roosters' Record 82-12 Win Over the Cowboys
04:45 Newcastle's Rise &amp; What's Gone Wrong at the Broncos
06:24 Andrew Walker Tribute &amp; Indigenous Rounds Special
17:06 Is the Top Four Already Locked In?
20:29 Ali Brigginshaw Suspension Explained
21:56 Tigers vs Eels &amp; Adam Doueihi's Response
27:29 Why Matt King Is the Right Coach for NSW
32:24 Why the Broncos Have Fallen Apart
38:02 Ask Gus
42:02 Why Cliff Lyons Was the Greatest Indigenous Player Gus Coached Against
53:41 Six Tackles Trivia
55:57 Round 23 Preview &amp; Tips
1:08:09 Wrap Up

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