This is a must listen episode. 

Gus’ incredibly detailed insight into how key playmakers will impact on State of Origin Game 1 for New South Wales and Queensland.

00:00 - Start

01:30 - Round 12 takeaways

07:00 - Blues bonding schedule 

10:50 - Yes No No 
Queensland’s mind games are getting old
Selwyn Cobbo will struggle to get on the field in Game 1
Debut players are a boost to a team in Origin

24:00 - SOO Queensland

32:00 - SOO NSW

47:00 - Cody Ramsey 

47:00 - #AskGus

1:00:00 - Round 13 preview 

This is a must listen episode. 
Gus’ incredibly detailed insight into how key playmakers will impact on State of Origin Game 1 for New South Wales and Queensland.
00:00 - Start
01:30 - Round 12 takeaways
07:00 - Blues bonding schedule 
10:50 - Yes No No 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Queensland’s mind games are getting old</li>
<li aria-level="1">Selwyn Cobbo will struggle to get on the field in Game 1</li>
<li aria-level="1">Debut players are a boost to a team in Origin</li>
</ul>
24:00 - SOO Queensland
32:00 - SOO NSW
47:00 - Cody Ramsey 
47:00 - #AskGus
1:00:00 - Round 13 preview

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.

Yeo would’ve been my first pick and captain.

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.

Yeo would’ve been my first pick and captain.

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