Connor Watson, Roosters and Blues star, co-founded the nonprofit Cultural Choice Association, which supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children by helping them access mental health resources.

The organisation gained attention during the NRL’s Indigenous round with football boots featuring Aboriginal art. Over the years, Cultural Choice Association has made a significant impact on the younger generation, with Watson being recognised for his dedication both on and off the field.

This episode was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal people.

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Gus has his say on Kalyn Ponga withdrawing from the Kangaroos and why he feels for him, saying the system needs fixing. 

Plus a huge preview of this week’s preliminary finals. 

The TAB Eras Debate - The time for sport is now thanks to TAB.

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Gus reflects on the Bulldogs impressive season and the future of Josh Addo-Carr. 

Plus, Nicho Hynes hits back at his critics, Wayne Bennett fires up and how can any team beat the Panthers.

The TAB Eras Debate - The time for sport is now thanks to TAB.

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Gus explains the Josh Addo-Carr situation and why the Bulldogs are not letting it distract them. 

Gus is baffled as to why Parramatta are letting RCG go, and which clubs are looking at him. 

His thoughts on the Australian fullback position.

Plus, a massive in-depth preview for every finals match this weekend.

The TAB Eras Debate - The time for sport is now thanks to TAB.

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Playmakers. There are the halves, there is the hooker but in this episode Gus discusses the greatest era of the old school ball playing, playmaking forward.

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This week, Gus has plenty on his plate, starting with the painful but necessary Broncos internal review that demands a lot of honesty. 

Gus discusses what he calls the most bizarre game he’s seen in a while between the Eels and the Dragons.

His thoughts on the Roosters’ new line-up, and why they have what it takes to win. 

Your cracking questions for #AskGus includes a fascinating chat about the truth behind the Super League era.

Plus, a huge NRL Round 27 and NRLW Round 7 preview.

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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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It’s a special edition of Six Tackles with Gus as we pay tribute to the 14th Immortal Ron Coote and the numerous Hall of Fame Inductees.

Plus, is Jacob Kiraz Origin class? Should the NRL have a week break before the finals?

Don’t miss Gus’ tips for this week’s round of NRLW & NRL.

00:00 - Welcome

01:00 - The 14th Immortal

06:00 - Yes No No No No

07:00 - Jacob Kiraz is Origin class

11:00 - NRL clubs will be eyeing off Daniel Atkinson

12:00 - The Titans need AJ Brimson on the park for 80 mins

17:00 - The NRL should have a week off before finals

25:00 - Coote should have been inducted much earlier

30:00 - Cam Smith Hall of Fame

39:00 - David Morrow Hall of Fame

41:00 - Isaiah Iongi has signed with Parramatta

42:00 - Clint Gutherson’s future at the Eels

47:00 - Impact on Bears and signing players

49:00 - #AskGus

51:00 - Nathan Cleary injury

58:30 - Six Tackles Trivia

01:06:00 - Gus NRLW & NRL Tips

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Plenty of chat around player signings and movement and the change the NRL needs to make in order to make an even comp. 

Is this the final year that the Roosters premiership? And should there be more of a reward for winning the minor premiership? 

Plus, an NRLW Round 4 and NRL Round 24 Preview.

00:00 - Welcome

13:30 - NRL Observations 

18:00 - Yes No No No

25:15 - Val Holmes to St George

29:00 - RCG given permission to leave 

40:15 - #AskGus

47:00 - Trivia

49:00 - NRLW chat 

50:45 - NRL Round 24 preview

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