Six Tackles With Gus

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.

Six Tackles With Gus is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #23

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

  Aug 18, 20261h 18mS10

  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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Episode #22

  You Have to Beat the Best on Their Best Day

  Aug 13, 20261h 2mS10

  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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Episode #21

  Gus Reveals the Most Gifted Player He Ever Coached Against

  Aug 4, 20261h 9mS10

  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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Episode #20

  Gus Unpacks the Tigers Crisis + His Biggest Tip of Round 22

  Jul 28, 20261h 11mS10

  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 the real issue isn't Adam Doueihi refusing to play lock, but how the story leaked in the first place, and why great clubs simply don't allow those conversations to become public. The boys also break down Round 22, discuss whether the Sharks are genuine premiership threats, the Panthers' roster squeeze, Newcastle's injury blow, and why Gus believes the Tigers are his best bet of the weekend despite starting as outsiders. Plus, could Kodi Nikorima be on the move? 00:00 Broncos officially eliminated & finals race tightens 02:27 Why the NRL's talent pool is about to change forever 03:30 Newcastle's injury crisis and finals hopes 04:45 What's gone wrong at Manly? 06:10 Bulldogs quietly becoming a premiership threat 06:52 Can PNG really be finals competitive in year one? 09:07 Panthers' salary cap squeeze & Nathan Cleary's future 14:27 Are Cronulla Penrith's biggest premiership threat? 17:40 Benji, Doueihi and the Tigers press conference fallout 33:58 Ask Gus: What makes a genuine finals team? 37:12 Which clubs are building for 2027? 38:34 Ask Gus: How do you recover from a 40-point loss? 46:24 Six Tackles Trivia: The Tigers' last finals campaign 51:03 NRLW Magic Round preview 51:55 Round 22 Preview & Tips 51:55 Cowboys vs Roosters 59:07 Dragons vs Dolphins (Kodi Nikorima rumours) 1:00:22 Storm vs Bulldogs 1:01:46 Titans vs Warriors 1:03:34 Panthers vs Raiders (Blaze Talagi dropped) 1:05:56 Broncos vs Knights 1:08:16 Sharks vs Rabbitohs 1:09:26 Tigers vs Eels | Gus' upset tip 1:10:32 Wrap up & final tips See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Episode #19

  Gus Backs Joey to Coach NSW: “He’ll Regret It If He Doesn’t”

  Jul 21, 20261h 16mS10

  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 Manly, Marcelo Montoya’s immediate retirement, Dean Young taking charge of the Dragons, the growing finals race and whether Penrith are beginning to wobble. Plus, Gus reviews the biggest bounce-back wins in rugby league history and previews every match of NRL Round 21. 00:00 Round 21, judiciary & Dean Young confirmed as Dragons coach 01:15 Dean Young's vision for the Dragons 04:12 Marcelo Montoya retires immediately 07:20 Could Gus ever do a podcast with his wife? 08:10 Judiciary fallout: Tigers, Rabbitohs & suspensions 09:35 Why Achilles injuries can end seasons 12:05 Are the Raiders still in the finals race? 14:40 Should Manly consider Tom Trbojevic's future? 19:45 The salary cap problem with long-term injuries 24:18 Are Penrith starting to wobble? 26:36 Should Perth panic about recruitment? 28:22 Can PNG build a competitive NRL roster? 30:45 Gus predicted the Dolphins' huge turnaround 35:28 The NRL's most underrated player? 35:58 Ask Gus: Markers, play-the-balls & gamesmanship 39:05 Why the NRL draw is never fair 41:48 Is Cam Munster's Kangaroos spot under threat? 43:52 The biggest hitters in rugby league history 48:24 Should Andrew Johns coach NSW? 49:34 "He probably should do it" 50:56 Why Joey would galvanise the Blues 56:28 Six Tackles Trivia 57:23 Andrew Johns' incredible 34-point game 59:58 NRLW Round 4 preview 1:01:18 Eels vs Panthers 1:02:00 Knights vs Roosters 1:04:12 Rabbitohs vs Storm 1:05:40 Raiders vs Tigers 1:06:18 Bulldogs vs Warriors 1:06:56 Cowboys vs Broncos 1:09:02 Dragons vs Titans 1:11:15 Sea Eagles vs Sharks 1:13:06 Gus' full Round 21 tips 1:14:28 Fritz's Wiener recommendation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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