Six Tackles With Gus

Gus and Mat reflect on an emotional night at Allianz Stadium where Alex Johnston made history by breaking the all-time try-scoring record. Gus shares his personal memories of watching the legendary Ken Irvine and discusses what makes "AJ" such a special part of the South Sydney club.
Plus,
Tigers Time: Gus is impressed by the team cohesion the Wests Tigers are currently building.
Ask Gus: Can Manly turn it around?
Round 3 Preview: Analysis of every game, including the Bulldogs' trip to Canberra and the clash between the red-hot Warriors and the Knights.

The "Claudette" Report: AI analysis of Gus's busy week on social media.

NRL Judiciary & Fines: Gus sounds off on the current system of player fines and why he believes it's way over the top.

Multicultural Round Trivia: Who was the first PNG-born player to debut in the NRL?

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Phil Gould is back from Las Vegas after seeing the Eagles at the Sphere and breaks down the big statements from Round 1, the Raiders’ hot start, and whether Alex Johnston is about to make NRL history.
Plus a Tigers young gun debut, your Ask Gus questions, and Round 2 tips thanks to TAB.
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In this episode of Six Tackles with Gus, Mathew Thompson and Phil "Gus" Gould dive into the final preparations for the historic 2026 NRL season opener in Las Vegas.
Gus shares behind-the-scenes insights into the Bulldogs’ massive logistical undertaking to move their entire staff and roster stateside, the evolving rivalry with the Dragons, and why he believes the Vegas venture is vital for the game's international future.
The duo also analyses the latest player movements - including high-profile signings at the Roosters and Dolphins, and Gus lays out his fearless predictions for the Top 4 contenders and the breakout stars to watch this year.
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Billy Slater and Peter Psaltis return for the 2026 season of The Billy Slater Podcast just days out from the NRL season opener.
Billy reflects on an emotional return to his hometown of Innisfail, where he put the boots back on for the International Legends of League to give back to the community that shaped his career.
Billy delves deep into the major State of Origin eligibility overhaul announced by the ARLC, discussing what the modernisation of the rules means for the future of the series.
Billy also looks back at the recent Maroons squad get-together and provides his early assessment of key players heading into the new year.
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We’re back, baby, and it’s Season Ten of Six Tackles with Gus.
Live from The Locker Room at Olympic Park, Phil Gould opens the milestone season with a massive breakdown of the NRL’s biggest off-season changes, from revamped Origin eligibility rules to new rules.
Gus digs into what it all means for stars like Kalyn Ponga, Jahrome Hughes and Addin Fonua-Blake and more. There’s also plenty on player movements, squad expansions, trainer restrictions, and how these tweaks could reshape the competition in 2026.
It’s the start of our tenth season, with some big surprises for you to get involved, and another year of Gus cutting through the spin, thanks to TAB.
Season Ten starts now.
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