Six Tackles With Gus – Details, episodes & analysis

Introducing a brand new podcast series from Nine's Wide World of Sports and 9Podcasts, Marlee and Me.

Kalyn Ponga, superstar fullback at the Newcastle Knights.

2023 Dally M Medalist, a sporting prodigy who, at the age of 15 was being head hunted by six clubs across three different sports.

That story is the one most rugby league fans have heard of. This isn’t that story.

Kalyn Ponga, the proud Maori man, the big brother, the loyal friend the proud son

That’s who you’ll hear from in this episode.

Sitting in his lounge room, accompanied by his beloved Aussie Shepard, Sadie.

With an open heart, generosity and vulnerability, Kalyn tells me his story.

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Gus explains why the NRL denied Tom Trbojevic’s pay cut request and the incentives needed for long serving club players. Gus also names the best teenage footballer he’s ever seen and he’s currently playing in the NRL.

The race to the finals is heating up as Gus names his dark horses - could this be the year a team outside the top 4 wins? 

Plus, don’t miss Gus’ tips for this week’s round of NRLW & NRL.

00:00 - Welcome

• AskGus: Sports person dead or alive you would have lunch with? 

12:30 - Yes No No No

• 17:00 - The best player this year

• 20:00 - Broncos need Reynolds on the field all season to contend in 2025

• 21:30 - Kyle Feldt will go down as a Cowboys legend 

• 23:15 - The finals darkhorse

27:30 - NRL deny Turbo pay cut request 

48:00 - #AskGus 

50:00 - The best teenage footballer Gus has ever seen

57:00 - NRLW preview

59:45 - NRL preview + tips 

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A huge Origin preview as Gus delves into the Game 2 sides, feeling far more optimistic about NSW chances.

Plus his review of the U19s State of Origin and why most of these players are likely to play NRL.

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While we wait for Gus to recover from the Man Flu, hear his tips ahead of NRL Round 16. Meet you back here Friday!

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Don't miss this bonus episode of Six Tackles with Gus featuring your #AskGus questions.

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Gus explains why he believes Luai and Burton are his pick for the Blues halves for Origin Game 2 and why Latrell will be picked.

Plus, Women’s Origin is headed for a decider, “that’s not a field goal, that’s a miracle!”.

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Hear the most comprehensive preview of State of Origin Game 1 with Phil 'Gus' Gould and Mathew Thompson and don't miss the live and exclusive coverage on 9 and 9Now.

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Throughout the 1990’s, Allan Langer and Ricky Stuart engaged in an intense on-field rivalry.

The star halfbacks of their respective club and state teams, the pair were virtually always opponents and locked into a perennial tussle to wear the Australian number 7 jersey.

On this episode of Stories Of Origin, we explore the battle of Langer and Stuart and how is their relationship after years of on field combat?

Hosted by Nine’s NRL Commentator Mathew Thompson. 

Produced by 9Podcasts & Wide World of Sports.  

Presented in partnership with Youi.

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This is a must listen episode. 

Gus’ incredibly detailed insight into how key playmakers will impact on State of Origin Game 1 for New South Wales and Queensland.

00:00 - Start

01:30 - Round 12 takeaways

07:00 - Blues bonding schedule 

10:50 - Yes No No 

• Queensland’s mind games are getting old
• Selwyn Cobbo will struggle to get on the field in Game 1
• Debut players are a boost to a team in Origin

24:00 - SOO Queensland

32:00 - SOO NSW

47:00 - Cody Ramsey 

47:00 - #AskGus

1:00:00 - Round 13 preview 

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After a humiliating defeat in the 2000 State of Origin series, Queensland turned to legendary coach Wayne Bennett to restore state pride. Bennett's bold move to select an entirely new Maroons team paid off with a victory in the opening game of the 2001 series.

However, the Blues fought back, leveling the series with a dominant performance in game two. With the decider looming, Queensland needed a spark.

Enter Allan Langer.

In this episode of Stories of Origin, we revisit the dramatic and unexpected return of Alfie Langer for the 2001 State of Origin.

Hosted by Nine’s NRL Commentator Mathew Thompson. 

Produced by 9Podcasts & Wide World of Sports.  

Presented in partnership with Youi.

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