Kalyn Ponga & Adam O'Brien's future is on the agenda as Gus takes a deep dive into the issues at the Newcastle Knights.

Plus, how soon will Josh Hannay take a head coaching job, the impact of Munster on Origin and Gus pays tribute to Kieran Foran's NRL career.

00:00 - Welcome

• Gal and SBW fight
• British Open

05:00 - Yes No No

• 05:10 - Kieran Foran will be one of the most resilient players
• 06:30 - Toby Rudolf saved the Sharks season
• 10:00 - Cam Munster will go down as an Origin great
• 15:00 - Josh Hannay will be a head coach next year

18:00 - Newcastle Knights

• Adam O’Brien and the Knights likely to part ways
• Kalyn Ponga has committed to stay until the end of contract
• The importance of development and having Newcastle in the competition
• Dylan Brown signing
• Could the Knights let Ponga go?

35:15 - Rugby 360

39:00 - #AskGus for TAB

• Fullback role
• Scrums

57:00 - Ampol Power Surge

• Individual Origin performances

01:01:00 - Round 20 tips

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Get ready for a special bonus episode of Six Tackles with Gus! Mat Thompson and Gus Gould are joined by NSW Blues legend Andrew 'ET' Ettingshausen for a fantastic trip down memory lane. Hear incredible stories and insights straight from ET himself as they chat about his illustrious playing career, from his early days to his defining moments in Origin and international rugby league.

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Gus dissects the Origin decider and explains why he believes Queensland have enough to question the Blues, listen and find out who he thinks can pull this big moment off.

Plus Gus is joined by a surprise former Origin star he used to coach.

00:00 - Welcome

• Gus’ mail is that all NSW will play
• The main concern is Payne Haas

03:00 - Queensland

• Where does Shibasaki’s inclusion rank in terms of surprise selections?
• Underdogs

09:30 - New South Wales

• Blues will win comfortably

11:30 - #AskGus

• Difference between preparing for Game 1 vs Game 3
• Wet and greasy conditions on Wednesday night
• Origin can do funny things to you

29:00 - Special Origin Surprise Guest

59:00 - Ampol Power Sure

• Origin predictions

1:01:30 - Round 19 preview and tips

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This week's #AskGus Questions;

What are important qualities for a coach to succeed?

What position is most important to fill first for the Bears?

Is Connor Tracey underrated?

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Gus backs Billy’s Maroon’s Origin selections and reflects on where the Blues went wrong in Game 2. He declares the Dolphins a genuine top-four contender, rates the Warriors’ Barnett injury as a bigger blow than Metcalf’s. Plus, footy’s best venues, NRLW updates, and Round 18 predictions.

00:00 - Welcome

05:30 - Yes No No No No

• 05:50 - Bulldogs Panthers was game of the year
• 14:30 - Can Dolphins finish in the top 4
• 21:40 - No Metcalf = No Warriors premiership
• 24:45 - Big Papa’s selection is an inspired choice

25:00 - State of Origin

• Gus on Game 2
• Hammer an inspired choice at fullback
• Gus on bringing back players out of retirement

39:00 - 1992 Origin series

43:00 - Sharks woes

48:00 - Ampol Power Surge

• Top 3 venues to watch the footy

54:00 - NRLW

57:00 - Round 18 tips

1:04:00 - Australian coaching job

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Freddy’s in the hot seat this week, filling in for Gus and joining Mat Thompson to preview the Origin decider and share his thoughts on the Australian coaching job. He also unpacks the Panthers’ dynasty chances, a possible rookie of the year bolter in Isaiah Iongi, and why Selwyn Cobbo needs a cuddle, not a rocket.

Freddy opens up about nearly signing with the Eels, playing through appendicitis, and what it was like on tour in England during the World Cup. There’s chat about the Sharks’ halves, Manly’s backline reshuffle with Tommy Turbo, and a bold rule change Freddy would introduce next season.

Plus, his proudest Origin debut moment, toughest opponents, and the rivalries that still give him chills.

00:00 - Welcome

• Special Guest: Freddy!
• Beanies for Brain cancer
• Origin decider - any changes?

05:30 - Yes No No

• Panthers can win a fifth premiership
• Isaiah Iongi can win rookie of the year
• Time to change the Sharks halves

11:15 - Selwyn Cobbo contract

15:15 - Manly Sea Eagles

18:15 - Jack De Belin

21:15 - Freddy could’ve been a Parrramatta Eel

22:30 - Fletcher Sharpe

24:45 - Australian coaching job

30:00 - #AskGusFreddy

• Biggest factor that contributed to QLD Game 2 win?
• Player Freddy was most proud to give Origin debut to
• Toughest player to come up against in playing career
• New rule to implement for next year

38:00 - Ampol Power Surge

• Top 3 rivalries

41:30 - Round 17 tips

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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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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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