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Six Tackles With Gus

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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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Ponga’s Moment? Gus Previews a Huge Finals Weekend

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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 c

Sep 16
1 h 11 min

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 Kell

Sep 9
1 h 21 min

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 Lach

Sep 2
1 h 13 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 reve

Aug 26
50 min

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

Aug 19
1 h 18 min

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.

Aug 13
1 h 01 min

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 conced

Aug 5
1 h 08 min

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 ex

Jul 29
1 h 10 min

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’

Jul 22
1 h 16 min

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

Jul 15
1 h 01 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 gam

Jul 7
42 min

100% Footy - State of Origin Special

Special Guest Latrell Mitchell plus inside Blues and Maroons camp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 6
51 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 Addi

Jul 1
47 min

“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 Quee

Jun 24
1 h 04 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 l

Jun 21
26 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 stor

Jun 17
46 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 bl

Jun 9
50 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-w

Jun 7
31 min

NEW PODCAST - Mark My Words: Overtrained Broncos, Origin Jitters & Foran Takes the Wheel

Welcome to the Mark My Words podcast, where the Mark Geyer, Mark Levy and Mark Riddell bring you the latest news and passionate chats about NRL rugby league. Go and searc

Jun 4
29 min

Six Tackles Origin Live Special with Jake Trbojevic

State of Origin is back and Six Tackles with Gus is live from The Locker Room at Sydney Olympic Park thanks to TAB. With kick-off only hours away across the road, Mat i

May 27
1 h 01 min

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