One point was all that separated the Sydney Roosters and Newcastle Knights in the 2026 NRL Grand Final, and the fallout has already begun. The team react to the Chooks' 19-18 win, debating whether the Knights should have been beaten by 50 or produced one of the best defensive performances a grand final has ever seen, before turning to the big questions: is James Tedesco retiring, does the "bought premierships" tag hurt Trent Robinson's legacy, and are the premiers a chance to miss the finals next year? The boys also run through the Kangaroos squad for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, including the injury gambles on Latrell Mitchell and Tom Trbojevic and a theory on why Selwyn Cobbo was left out. Plus, Coach's Corner becomes Coach's Court as Lee names the coaches under the most pressure in 2027.
Loose takes on real news, Loose Carry is Zero Tackle’s weekly show discussing and dissecting all the hottest talking points in the world of rugby league and the NRL, featuring host Mitch Keating, Zero Tackle’s Darren Parkin and Rugby League Coach Lee Addison.
⬇️ Today's Rundown:
00:00 Welcome to Loose Carry
02:04 Number Up
03:54 Grand Final recap: first reactions
05:12 Lee's three reflections
08:43 Should Ponga have been sin binned?
09:23 Fair or Foul: Phoenix Crossland
10:50 Fair or Foul: The Knights
13:00 Best players on the night
15:30 Fair or Foul: Mark Nawaqanitawase
17:07 James Tedesco retiring?
18:05 Trent Robinson's legacy
25:00 Fair or Foul: the Roosters won't make the eight in 2027
27:31 World Club Challenge
28:28 Grand Final entertainment
