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Six Tackles With Gus

Six Tackles With Gus

James Bracey and league legend Phil “Gus” Gould bring you the six biggest issues in Rugby League each week. Released every Wednesday.

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116 episodesEN-AU

Show overview

Six Tackles With Gus has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 116 episodes, alongside 11 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 100 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 10th season.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 27 min and 1h 12m — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-AU-language Sports show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed earlier today, with 23 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Nine.

Episodes
116
Running
2024–2026 · 2y
Median length
59 min
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

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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Stories of Origin - Cam Smith's Favourite Origin: Against All Odds

Jun 7, 202631 min

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

Jun 4, 202629 min

Six Tackles Origin Live Special with Jake Trbojevic

May 27, 20261h 1m

Stories of Origin: Danny Buderus’ Famous Decider

May 24, 202628 min

Gus On Bulldogs’ Toughest Period + Origin Selections

May 20, 202659 min

“I’ve Been Dead for 3 Days” | Gus’ Origin Calls, Magic Round Chaos & The Walsh v Ponga Debate

May 13, 20261h 12m

Stories of Origin: Billy Slater's Favourite Origin - The "Billy the Kid" Breakout

May 10, 202631 min

80-Point Shootouts & Origin Fears

May 6, 20261h 3m

Ask Gus: Hardest Worker Ever Coached and Gus’ go-to Chinese dish

May 1, 20267 min

Luai’s PNG bombshell and Gus’ Origin Hypotheticals

Apr 29, 202656 min

Stories of Origin: Nathan Cleary’s Masterclass | Season 5 Premiere

Apr 26, 202626 min

Ask Gus: When Gus dropped Royce Simmons 'He had a LOT of beers'

Apr 24, 202613 min

ANZAC Round: Resilience, Rebuilding, and the Road to State of Origin

Apr 22, 20261h 2m

Ask Gus: Is Gus Using the ‘Moneyball’ Playbook for the Bulldogs?

Apr 17, 202616 min

"I Can't Understand It": Gus Gould Baffled by Api Koroisau’s Origin Omission

Apr 15, 20261h 13m

Ask Gus: From Tiny Terrors to Modern Giants

Apr 5, 202610 min

S10 Ep 6The Foran Coaching Interview, The Panthers Hangover & The Brookvale Blowtorch

This week on Six Tackles with Gus, Phil Gould reveals the startling results on a team after a loss to Penrith.  As we head into a massive Easter Long Weekend of footy, Gus weighs in on the Brookvale dramas as pressure mounts at Manly and questions whether Shane Flanagan is already on the chopping block at the winless Dragons. Plus, we look ahead to the annual Good Friday blockbuster between the Rabbitohs and Bulldogs at Accor Stadium, discuss why Newcastle’s rise is a coaching masterstroke, and Gus shares a surprising story about interviewing Kieran Foran for a coaching role.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 1, 20261h 4m

Ask Gus: Boyd Breakout, Tigers Trouble & The NRL in 10 Years

bonus

Your Ask Gus Questions. Gus breaks down whether Tannah Boyd is the most improved player in the game right now, and what’s behind his rise. He looks at the Tigers’ chances without Jarome Luai and Adam Doueihi. There’s pressure talk too. Should Shane Flanagan be feeling the heat? And could tensions between Gorden Tallis and the Broncos faithful really be sorted over a beer? Plus, a look ahead at the future of the game. What does the NRL look like in 10 years? How might the season structure evolve, and what challenges could things like travel and fuel costs create? And one of the big debates in the modern game, suspensions versus fines. Has Gus changed his stance? If you want your question answered, send it in via Instagram or Facebook to NRLonNine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 27, 202621 min

S10 Ep 5Broncos Blow-Up: “You Can’t Be a Yes Man”

Coaching drama has exploded just three rounds into the season as the Broncos are rocked by the sudden exit of assistant Ben Te’o, raising fresh questions about leadership and stability at Red Hill. Gus unpacks the situation, what could be happening behind the scenes, and why differences of opinion inside coaching groups are not only common, but necessary. As Gus puts it, you can’t be a yes man to the head coach, and leadership often means making calls that don’t make everyone happy. Elsewhere, the pressure is building fast. Are the Roosters and Trent Robinson heading for a defining moment against Manly? Will Daly Cherry-Evans get a hostile reception at Brookvale? And are the Sharks at risk of going stale after years with the same core? Plus, a big Yes No No No No No, Panthers tactics under the microscope, Souths’ return to Allianz, and a full Round 4 preview thanks to TAB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 25, 20261h 15m

S10 Ep 4Gus on Wests Tigers: 'It all seems to be moulding together at the right time'

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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 18, 20261h 12m
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