Ahead of NRL Round 6 Phil Gould and James Bracey discuss Cronulla’s coach saga and the potential for Craig Bellamy to be the icing on the cake for the Sharks as well as all Gus’ tips for the round. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Round 6: Gus weighs in on Sharks coach saga

Ahead of NRL Round 5 Phil Gould and James Bracey discuss the Warriors’ plans for the newly announced trans-Tasman travel bubble, how the NRL’s new 18th man rule will play out and the player who sparked a shared love from Gus and Craig Bellamy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Round 5: The unlikely player who had Gus texting Bellamy

Ahead of NRL Round 4, Phil Gould and James Bracey discuss the merits of the 18th man brought in by the NRL as a concussion substitute and delve into State of Origin eligibility after Jason Taumalolo pushed his case to play for Queensland. Gus also gives all his tips for the Easter weekend of NRL action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Round 4: Is the NRL’s 18th man rule set to be exploited?

Ahead of NRL Round 3, Phil Gould and James Bracey delve into the ongoing Dally M Medal voting controversy, with Gus firing up about the inadequacies of the current system. They also discuss the NRL’s new concussion protocols and Gus gives his tips for Round 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Round 3: Gus fired up over Dally M farce

Ahead of NRL Round 2, Phil Gould and James Bracey look at the case of Panthers player Matt Burton and examine an alternative system that would ensure the development of good young players isn’t stifled by lost years in reserve grade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Round 2: NRL desperately needs system to help trapped players

Ahead of the first game of the NRL season, Phil Gould and James Bracey examine the sacrifices the Warriors are making to keep the competition going, whether players bodies can keep up with the recent rule changes, is rushing teen prodigies into the NRL stifling their development, and of course who are the tips to win in the first round. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Round 1: Can player's bodies keep up with rule changes?

In the last episode for 2020 Phil Gould and James Bracey discuss how a sellout game at Suncorp Stadium and a poor track record in deciders puts NSW on the back foot for the State of Origin on Wednesday. But a strong bench, dominant forwards and Nathan Cleary's kicking game could see them take out the competition.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State of Origin decider preview

In this week’s Origin special, Phil Gould and James Bracey break down Queensland’s surprise victory in Game 1 and what changes NSW must make to force a decider. Also up for discussion: the difference between Origin football and club football, Boyd Cordner’s ongoing concussion issues, Brad Fittler’s toughest challenge and the perils of ignoring the Wayne Bennett factor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State of Origin game 2 preview

In this week's episode, Phil Gould tells James Bracey that the ‘game will be won in the first 20 minutes’ ahead of Wednesday night’s game 1 clash at Adelaide Oval. The host breakdown all the crucial matchups from Queensland’s halves combination of Daly Cherry-Evans and Cameron Munster versus NSW’s young guns Nathan Cleary and Luke Keary, the strength of both benches and the return of Wayne Bennett as Maroons coach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State of Origin game 1 preview

In this special edition, Phil Gould and James Bracey discuss all things grand final between the Melbourne Storm vs Penrith Panthers from the strengths and vulnerabilities of both sides, how wet weather may affect the game and Cameron Smith’s illustrious career. The host also weigh in on the Dally M Medal debacle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grand Final week: Is this Cameron Smith’s last game?

In this week’s instalment, Phil Gould and James Bracey preview the upcoming preliminary finals and the narrow margin between premiership success or season failure. They also discuss all the major headlines leading up to Origin 2020 from the unpredictability of Wayne Bennett, the return of Boyd Cordner and Luke Keary to the impact of Clint Gutherson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finals week 3: Defensive mettle vs offensive prowess

In the second week of finals Phil Gould and James Bracey tackle the balance between attack and defence, discuss the winning ways of the top four teams and ruminate on what it takes to conquer finals footy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finals week 2: The secret formula behind the four favourites

In the first week of finals Phil Gould and James Bracey discuss tackle techniques, the socially distanced grand final and preview all four massive finals this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finals week 1: Panthers 'have got the artillery'

On this week’s episode Phil Gould and James Bracey discuss experimental rule changes ahead of the final round, the ethics of top teams resting players and personnel changes for teams outside the top eight.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Round 20: Is the death of the scrum imminent?

Ahead of this week’s Women in League Round hosts Phil Gould and James Bracey tackle the increased risk of head injuries in the modern game to the pitfalls of professional football. They also discuss the ethics of clubs loaning out players, changes to bunker operations and Gus reflects on special moments throughout his career. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Round 19: The perils of the modern game

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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