Six Tackles With Gus

Gus cant get his head around the rumours swirling that Daly Cherry-Evans could be on his way to Roosters with all the young halves they have.

Gus and Mat discuss the expansion to the West and how it wont be easy recruiting big names over. 

Gus also gives a rare insight into his coaching career, discussing the emotional challenges of handling losses and the importance of maintaining emotional control during games. He emphasises the significance of mental toughness and attitude control in sports, sharing insights on how to teach players to focus on the present and trust the process.

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In the 45th year of rugby league’s fiercest rivalry, Stories of Origin is back with its most emotional season yet - Magic Moments: As Voted By You, thanks to TAB. Across six epic episodes, fans chose the plays that made them shout, cry and believe again, and the legends who lived them tell every raw detail.

We kick off where Origin itself began: Arthur Beetson’s thunderous return to Lang Park in 1980. A weary warrior summoned home, Beetson strapped on the captain’s armband and, in eighty unforgettable minutes, turned a fledgling concept into the greatest spectacle in Australian sport. Hear rare archival audio, inside-the-sheds reflections, and fresh insight from Wally Lewis, Phil Gould, Roy Masters and more as they relive the night one man’s pride and power put State of Origin on the map. Narrated by Mathew Thompson. 

Game 1 of the 2025 State of Origin series is live and exclusive on Nine & 9Now, Wednesday 28 May.

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Gus analyses Mitch Moses' impact on Parramatta and what it could mean for NSW. The Lachlan Galvin saga isnt going away anytime soon and Gus has his say on the matter. Are the Raiders a genuine premiership threat? Is it time for the NRL to introduce a transfer period and draft? A huge preview of the most important day of the year - ANZAC Day.

Plus all Gus' tips and #AskGus questions answered, proudly brought to you by TAB. 

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Gus weighs in on the Lachlan Galvin bombshell. He questions the motive behind the decision, the timing, and the role of player managers in today’s game. “It’s untenable,” he says. “It’s not going to last.” With strong words for the Tigers’ reaction and real concern for Galvin’s welfare, Gus doesn’t hold back.

Plus: #AskGus, Gus’ Auction House and Gus’ Round 7 Tips.

00:00 - Welcome - Easter Friday match tipped for 70,000

6:45 - JWH will go down as one of the greatest ever props

8:15 - Rory McIlroy will go down as the one of the greatest ever

13:30 - Jaxon Purdue is a future Origin star

14:15 - Lachlan Galvin

45:30 - #AskGus

53:30 - Six Tackles Trivia

56:00 - Gus’ Auction House 

01:00:00 - Round 7 preview

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Welcome to a bonus episode of Six Tackles with Gus. 

Over the past few episodes we've been building Gus' Auction House - getting inside Phil Gould's mind to understand how difficult it is to build a modern NRL team under the salary cap, and how much he’d be willing to spend on each position..

In this episode we're focusing on the wingers. 

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Gus breaks it all down - from the NRL's bold move to buy into the Super League, to how artificial intelligence could shake up rugby league as we know it. Plus, his Round 6 tips, proudly brought to you by TAB.

00:00 – Welcome & Round 5 Recap
05:45 – Why Jahrome Hughes is the key to the Storm
10:30 – Is Payne Haas about to land a 10-year megadeal?
16:00 – Gus on how AI could change the game
30:30 – The NRL eyes a Super League stake
52:00 – #AskGus
57:00 – Stories of Origin Sneak Peek
59:00 – Six Tackles Trivia
01:01:00 – Masters golf preview & tips
01:05:00 – Round 6 Tips & Predictions

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Is Nathan Cleary the answer to Penrith’s struggles, or is it panic stations for the premiers? 

Plus, Payne Haas’ defection to Samoa and how it can benefit the game.  

Gus breaks down the Bulldogs' form, Reed Mahoney’s impact, the ongoing sin bin crackdown, and why Lachlan Galvin should not be the next million dollar man. 

Plus, Gus’ Auction House, your questions in #AskGus and Gus’ Round Round 5 tips thanks to TAB.

00:00 - Welcome 

• Bulldogs chat
• Reed Mahoney
• Sin bin crackdown

13:30 - Yes, No No No No No!

• The Ashes is a welcome return to rugby league
• The Tigers should throw the kitchen sink at Lachlan Galvin
• The return of Nathan Cleary will solve Penrith’s problems

28:20 - Panic stations at Penrith

• Defence
• Blaize Talagi

35:50 - Payne Haas defection to Samoa

45:00 - Gus’ Auction House 

• Five-eighths

51:00 - Stories of Origin Season 4 Coming Soon

57:00 - Six Tackles Trivia

58:00 - #AskGus

01:07:00 - Round 5 preview

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Jahrome Hughes has developed into one of the most composed and skillful playmakers in the game.

From growing up in New Zealand to becoming a premiership-winning NRL star to being a Dally M winner—this story is worth a listen.

We dive deep into the role his family and culture have played in shaping him, exploring his identity as a proud Māori man and the values instilled in him from a young age.

Jahrome opens up about the challenges he’s faced along the way, the sacrifices his family made for his career, and the resilience that has defined his path to the top.

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Gus praises the way DCE has gone about this week’s news that he will be leaving Manly at season’s end. Gus realised something was up after receiving a phone call about DCE’s future late last year.

Are we seeing too many set restarts in our game, are Penrith still the team to beat, and how important are mascots to our game?

Plus, your questions for #AskGus and the Round 4 preview thanks to TAB.

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Joe Tapine from the Canberra Raiders is a powerhouse.

From growing up in Wellington to making his mark in the NRL, Joe’s journey is one of resilience and growth.

He opens up about his family, the challenges of moving to Australia, and the harsh lessons he learned along the way. 

Joe opens up candidly about his pokies addiction early on in his footballing career and how his wife, Kirsten guided him down the right path.

We also chat about his Māori heritage, how the All Stars camp deepened his cultural connection, and how fatherhood has changed his perspective on life and footy.

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