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Six Tackles With Gus

Six Tackles With Gus

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Mathew Thompson and league legend Phil “Gus” Gould bring you the biggest issues and in-depth analysis in Rugby League each week.

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2025 9Podcasts
Politics & Government Rugby
Episodes
  • “I can't see the strategy in the way the team's been picked” - Gus on QLD’s Origin 2 hopes
    Jun 16 2025

    Live from Perth, Gus dissects the Queensland Maroons' Game 2 selections, admitting, "I'm not sure they've addressed the problem" with a forward pack that "doesn't make sense to me."

    Gus also weighs in on Jarome Luai’s inclusion making NSW "stronger," the crucial role of Kurt Mann, and Kalyn Ponga's impact.

    He dives deep into the mental side of Origin, answers listener questions on Billy Slater's job and NSW's biggest dangers, and gives his final predictions for the match.

    00:00 - Welcome

    • Live from Perth
    • Perth Bears
    • Poor schedule for Panthers this weekend
    • Lightning delay in Bulldogs Souths game
    • Round 15 results

    04:00 - QLD

    • Perth form wont matter
    • QLD changes: Capewell into team
    • Gus is not sure QLD have addressed the issues from Game 1

    11:30 - NSW

    • Mitch Moses out, Jarome Luai in
    • Max King starting, Stefano to bench

    22:00 - Kurt Mann

    24:00 - Kalyn Ponga

    26:00 - The mental side of the game

    30:00 - #AskGus

    • Pat Carrigan to the bench
    • Is Billy’s job in trouble if they lose game 2
    • What is the biggest danger for NSW heading into this game

    35:30 - Ampol Power surge

    • Which players will have a game changing moment

    39:00 - Final predictions

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    43 mins
  • #AskGus: What Taylan May's signing means for the Tigers' future
    Jun 12 2025

    In this episode of #AskGus, Gus opens up about the May brothers and what Taylan’s signing means for the Tigers' future. He dives deep into the Warriors’ rise as a powerhouse club and why their success story is just beginning. Plus, who picks the roommates on tour? Gus shares one of rugby league’s funniest rooming mishaps involving Tommy Raudonikis and Steve Mortimer. Proudly brought to you by TAB.

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    15 mins
  • Gus Grills the Maroons: Will DCE Drop be a Masterstroke or Mistake?
    Jun 10 2025

    Gus weighs in on the State of Origin captaincy debate and the shock decision to omit Daly Cherry-Evans from the Queensland squad. He also shares his strong views on the Dolphins' fearless approach to the competition, and offers a passionate warning to buckle up for the Warriors' rise.

    00:00 - Welcome

    • Mat in Adelaide for swimming
    • Kikau let off at match judiciary

    03:30 - Yes, No No No No No!

    • Adam O’Brien’s comments about the Knights fans was not needed
    • Kai Pearce-Paul is a great acquisition for the Tigers
    • The Panthers are coming

    18:30 - Origin Game 2

    • Cam Munster captaincy
    • Dearden in for DCE
    • Blues side

    29:00 - Ampol Power Surge

    35:30 - Round 15 Preview

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    44 mins

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