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.
Latest episodes
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39 min
Can the Knights Finish the Fairytale? Gus’s Grand Final Verdict
Newcastle’s fairytale meets the Roosters’ finals experience as Gus delivers his grand final verdict. He reflects on the Knights’ extraordinary win over Penrith, Phoenix Crossland’s…
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48 min
Can the Dolphins Make History?
Paul Gallen steps in for Gus as Mat Thompson previews a huge preliminary final weekend. Can the Dolphins overcome the Roosters, and can Newcastle’s fairytale continue against Penri…
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1 h 11
Ponga’s Moment? Gus Previews a Huge Finals Weekend
With four preliminary final spots on the line, Gus and Mat Thompson preview Roosters v Sharks and Warriors v Knights. Can the Roosters bounce back from their bruising clash with Pe…
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1 h 21
Gus’s Life Lesson: Don’t Wrestle with a Skunk
Gus and Mathew Thompson revisit rugby league’s wild old end-of-season trips before Darrell “The Big Marn” Brohman joins them to tell the unforgettable story of Peter Kelly’s encoun…
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1 h 13
Gus Names His NRL Team of the Year
Phil Gould and Mathew Thompson break down the final round of the NRL regular season as the Warriors and Panthers battle for the minor premiership. Gus explains why Lachlan Galvin’s…
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50 min
Are the Warriors About to Win It All?
Brad “Freddy” Fittler fills in for Phil Gould alongside Mat Thompson for a special edition of Six Tackles with Gus. Freddy ranks the NRL premiership contenders and reveals his numb…
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1 h 18
Inside the Grind: Gus Breaks Down a Week in the NRL
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…
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1 h 01
You Have to Beat the Best on Their Best Day
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 P…
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1 h 08
Gus Reveals the Most Gifted Player He Ever Coached Against
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 8…
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1 h 10
Gus Unpacks the Tigers Crisis + His Biggest Tip of Round 22
The Wests Tigers dominate this week's episode after Benji Marshall and Adam Doueihi front the media following one of the biggest stories of the NRL season.Phil Gould explains why t…
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1 h 16
Gus Backs Joey to Coach NSW: “He’ll Regret It If He Doesn’t”
Phil Gould explains why Andrew Johns should seriously consider coaching New South Wales and why the opportunity may not come again. Gus also weighs in on Tom Trbojevic’s future at…
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1 h 01
Let Perseverance Do Its Work: Gus Backs the Tigers’ Tough Luai Call
With Origin now in the rear-view mirror, Gus explains why the emotional hangover can linger for players and clubs as the race to the finals heats up. Gus praises Nathan Cleary’s br…
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43 min
Freddy & Joey preview the 2026 State of Origin decider
Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns share their final words ahead of the 2026 State of Origin decider. 2024 Origin hero Bradman Best joins the show to discuss tactics and gameplan ahead…
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51 min
100% Footy - State of Origin Special
Special Guest Latrell Mitchell plus inside Blues and Maroons camp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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48 min
"Unleash Liam Martin": Gus' 20-Minute Origin Decider Blueprint
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-Bl…
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1 h 04
“NSW Can Win”: Gus Blueprint for NSW upset at Suncorp
Phil Gould says State of Origin isn't a talent problem for New South Wales, it's a football problem. This week Gus explains why the Blues are "getting it wrong", how Queensland con…
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27 min
Stories of Origin: Brad Fittler's Favourite Origin | The Fairytale Farewell of 2004
No one has had a greater influence on New South Wales rugby league than Brad Fittler. A Blues legend, Freddy played a record 31 State of Origin matches for NSW before later coachin…
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47 min
Origin on the Line at the MCG | Darren Lockyer Joins Gus + Round 16 Tips
State of Origin heads back to Melbourne with the series hanging in the balance and Darren Lockyer joins Phil Gould and Mat Thompson to break down the biggest Game II storylines. Th…
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50 min
‘That Shocks Me’: Gus Can’t Understand the Olakau'atu Call
State of Origin selection drama dominates this week's Six Tackles with Gus as Phil Gould questions some of New South Wales' biggest Game Two decisions ahead of the MCG blockbuster.…
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31 min
Stories of Origin - Cam Smith's Favourite Origin: Against All Odds
No player has worn the Queensland jersey more times than Cameron Smith. Across 42 State of Origin appearances, Smith became the ultimate competitor, captain and match-winner, helpi…