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    Six Tackles With Gus

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

    Watch the podcast on YouTube by searching 'Six Tackles with Gus' or if you can where you're listening tap here.

    en-AU100 Episodes

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    Episodes (100)

    The Raiders Shocked Me.

    The Raiders Shocked Me.

    Gus shares his best team performance and most impressive player of the opening round of the NRL.

    Gives us an insight into how the new short drop-out rule will change the game.

    Plus, your questions with #AskGus and his tips for Round 2 of the NRL.

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    Six Tackles With Gus
    en-AUMarch 13, 2024

    Gus Tells All: NRL Player Pressure & Bennett's Future

    Gus Tells All: NRL Player Pressure & Bennett's Future

    Gus details the intense pressure players face today to make it in the NRL, predicts Wayne Bennett’s next step and weighs in on the World Club Challenge referees.

    Plus, part two of Gus’ team by team 2024 season preview including some bold predictions.

    01:00 - Gus has a lunch with 88’ Bulldogs team.

    05:00 - Gus’ new hat!

    08:00 - Broncos win pre-season challenge.

    09:00 - Stacey Jones correct choice as NZ coach.

    12:00 - Nathan Clearly is the number 1 NRL player, he will break all point scoring records.

    15:00 - Vegas - Gus doesn’t play card games.

    16:00 - World Club Challenge referees.

    22:00 - Gus on discovery of Bevan French. 

    27:00 - Gus explains the pressure to become an NRL player today, it’s intense.

    28:00 - NRL Team by Team 2024 Preview - Part 2.

    29:00 - Newcastle Knights in 2024. “A certainty for the eight.”

    34:00 - North Queensland Cowboys in 2024. $900k for Luciano Leilua. “They’ll play finals football.”

    39:00 - Parramatta Eels in 2024. “Bennett won’t go to Eels, they’ll put him in charge of the next franchise.”

    43:00 - South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2024. 

    47:00 - St George Illawarra Dragons in 2024. “If they run last I’ll walk from Wollongong to Belmore for charity.”

    53:30 - Sydney Roosters in 2024. “2023 it was terrible what happened to them.” “Incredible team, incredible roster.”

    57:00 - Wests Tigers in 2024. “I don’t see top eight, but it’s an important year.”

    1:05:00 - Round 1 Vegas tips - “NFL scouts to check out Reece Walsh? - Good luck with that!”

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    Six Tackles With Gus
    en-AUFebruary 28, 2024

    Panthers 4-peat, ‘24 Preview, Vegas Baby!

    Panthers 4-peat, ‘24 Preview, Vegas Baby!

    Phil ‘Gus’ Gould & Mathew Thompson return for Season 8 of Six Tackles with Gus. 

    Will the Panthers win the Premiership for a fourth year in a row? 

    Will Vegas be a successful experiment? 

    Was the Broncos bust up a beat up? 

    Gus answers all these questions and more.

    Plus part one of Gus’ epic team by team 2024 preview!

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    Six Tackles With Gus
    en-AUFebruary 21, 2024

    A Huge NRL Grand Final Preview

    A Huge NRL Grand Final Preview

    Gus and Mat preview what is set to be an epic Grand Final

    Gus reveals whether or not he'll be part of the Blues coaching squad next year 

    Why Gus doesnt like the end of season awards 

    Plus, who Gus thinks the best premiership side is in the NRL era

     

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    Odds correct at 9:00am AEDT 27 September, 2023.

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    Six Tackles With Gus
    en-AUSeptember 27, 2023

    #AskGus Bonus: How to beat the Penrith Panthers

    #AskGus Bonus: How to beat the Penrith Panthers

    Each week, we'll be releasing bonus content, as too much Gus is never enough! 

    This week Gus answers a number of #AskGus questions including: 

    • How to beat the Panthers 
    • How to beat the Broncos 
    • Will the Knights continue to perform in 2024
    • Where does Wighton play for the Bunnies 
    • The worst playing conditions he's ever coached 

    Tune in! 

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    Six Tackles With Gus
    en-AUSeptember 22, 2023

    "It will be a Panthers Broncos Grand Final"

    "It will be a Panthers Broncos Grand Final"

    Gus and Mat preview a huge weekend of Finals Footy 

    A trip down memory lane with some of the great Preliminary finals games 

    Will Jarome Luai play this weekend? 

    Plus, could a cult hero be on his way to the beaches? 

    Bet with the True Blue Aussie Bookie this footy season – BlueBet. Know when to stop. Don't go over the top. Gamble responsibly.

    Odds correct at 9:00am AEDT 20 September, 2023.

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    Six Tackles With Gus
    en-AUSeptember 20, 2023

    Russell Crowe, Vegas, and Manfred Moore

    Russell Crowe, Vegas, and Manfred Moore

    Each week, we'll be releasing bonus content, as too much Gus is never enough! 

    This week, Gus talks about the importance of taking the game internationally, why the NRL should go to the US every year for the next 100 years, Russell Crowe's idea to grow the game, plus the time an American by the name of Manfred Moore tried his hand at Rugby League.

    Tune in!

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    Six Tackles With Gus
    en-AUSeptember 17, 2023

    Gus on players having time off “It’s not in their best interest”

    Gus on players having time off “It’s not in their best interest”

    Gus is frustrated with the amount of time players are getting off at the end of the season

    Gus has his say on the Jack Wighton biting case and whether 6 weeks was enough

    A huge preview of the second week of finals 

    Plus, Gus names some of his ‘bucket list’ sporting events he’d like to attend 

     

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    Odds correct at 9:00am AEDT 13 September, 2023.

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    Six Tackles With Gus
    en-AUSeptember 13, 2023

    The Broncos can’t win a premiership without Adam Reynolds

    The Broncos can’t win a premiership without Adam Reynolds

    Gus has his say on the this week’s finals matchups and just how pivotal Adam Reynolds is to Brisbane’s chances

    Should finals matches be played at neutral grounds? Gus believes so

    Gus gives out his end of season player awards 

    Plus, a cracking story about Tommy  Raudonikis and the infamous 1981 Newtown Manly brawl

    Bet with the True Blue Aussie Bookie this footy season – BlueBet. Know when to stop. Don't go over the top. Gamble responsibly.

     

    Odds correct at 9:00am AEDT 6 September, 2023.

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    Six Tackles With Gus
    en-AUSeptember 06, 2023

    #AskGus Bonus: Gus' biggest rival

    #AskGus Bonus: Gus' biggest rival

    Each week, we'll be releasing bonus content, as too much Gus is never enough! 

    This week Gus answers a number of #AskGus questions including: 

    • Gus chats about the biggest rivalry in League
    • Who he believes the fastest player is 
    • His favourite players to watch growing up 

    Tune in! 

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    Six Tackles With Gus
    en-AUSeptember 03, 2023

    Gus responds to the Bulldogs 'walkout' reports

    Gus responds to the Bulldogs 'walkout' reports

    Gus responds to the situation unfolding at Canterbury 

    Gus' passionate plea for the NRL to take ahold of the International game 

    A fired up Gus over the Corey Horsburgh tackle and his 4 week suspension

    Plus, an extensive look at final round of the home and away season 

     

    Bet with the True Blue Aussie Bookie this footy season – BlueBet. Know when to stop. Don't go over the top. Gamble responsibly.

    Odds correct at 9:00am AEDT 30 August, 2023.

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    Six Tackles With Gus
    en-AUAugust 30, 2023

    Gus feels for the Bunnies: "Culture beats talent"

    Gus feels for the Bunnies: "Culture beats talent"

    Gus feels for what is currently going on at the Rabbitohs 

    The energy around Newcastle at the moment. How far can the Knights go?

    Would Gus come back and head coach? 

    Plus, Gus reveals one of his more peculiar hobbies from back in the day.. 

     

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    Odds correct at 9:00am AEDT 23 August, 2023.

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    Six Tackles With Gus
    en-AUAugust 23, 2023

    "Came out of the blue" Gus on Pangai's shock retirement

    "Came out of the blue" Gus on Pangai's shock retirement

    Gus opens up about Tevita Pangai Jr's shock retirement 

    Tim Sheens leaving the Tigers has Gus asking plenty of questions 

    Payne Haas re-signs with the Broncos

    Plus a look at Round 25 

     

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    Odds correct at 8:00am AEDT 16 August, 2023.

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    Six Tackles With Gus
    en-AUAugust 16, 2023

    "It's time to move on" Gus on Teddy's rep future

    "It's time to move on" Gus on Teddy's rep future

    Gus has his say on who he thinks the Australian fullback should be

    Sam Burgess and his move to Warrington . 

    Could Perth be in contention for the 18th team? 

    Plus a huge preview of this week's NRL and NRLW games 

     

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    Odds correct at 8:00am AEDT 9 August, 2023.

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    Six Tackles With Gus
    en-AUAugust 09, 2023

    Gus blasts the judiciary system

    Gus blasts the judiciary system

    Gus has his say after Val Holmes and Jack De Bellin cop 4 match bans 

    Can the Knights go all the way? 

    Could Cam McInnes play Origin? 

    Plus a preview of all the Round 23 action.

     

    Bet with the True Blue Aussie Bookie this footy season – BlueBet. Know when to stop. Don't go over the top. Gamble responsibly.

    Odds correct at 8:00am AEDT 2 August, 2023.

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    Six Tackles With Gus
    en-AUAugust 02, 2023