Zero Tackle NRL Podcast

Phoenix Trinidad and Zero Tackle Analyst Darren sit down with NRL halfback Chad Townsend to relive the highs, pressures, and unforgettable moments of grand final week. Chad takes us behind the scenes of the 2016 Cronulla Sharks premiership run, sharing how the team handled media commitments, training intensity, and the weight of history. From tough selection calls and fan stories, to his advice for players experiencing their first grand final, this is a raw and inspiring look at what it takes to perform on rugby league’s biggest stage.

🔗 The Chad Townsend Show:

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⬇️ THE RUNDOWN:

00:00 – Intro

01:12 – Roosters 2025 season reflections

03:29 – Prelim finals schedule fairness

07:18 – Inside grand final week (2016 Sharks)

09:09 – Treating the grand final like a normal game?

11:09 – Using club history & past players as motivation

13:12 – Distractions & managing pressure

16:15 – Training & self-preservation before the big game

17:35 – The tough calls on selection

19:10 – How many sessions before a grand final?

22:02 – Does the grand final feel “normal” after kickoff?

24:26 – Mindset & instincts in high-pressure moments

27:18 – The moment it felt real

29:10 – Funny & random fan stories

31:05 – Advice for first-time grand final players

32:28 – Chad’s YouTube & Sharks reunion plans

33:55 – Wrap up

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In this week's episode Phoenix Trinidad, Former NRL Rugby League Coach Lee Addison, 2010 NRL Premiership winner Jamie Soward and Retro Rugba Leeg talk all things NRL. The panel react to the straight sets finals exits for both the Canberra Raiders and Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. The Panthers looking promising potentially heading into yet another NRL Grand Final. The panel also delve into what went wrong for the Rabbitohs, Wests Tigers and Cowboys in 2025. This and much more on this week's episode.

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.

⬇️ Today's Rundown:

00:00 Welcome to Loose Carry

02:14 Sharks def. Raiders

15:46 Panthers def. Bulldogs

25:20 The Wash-up: Rabbitohs

29:51 The Wash-up: Wests Tigers

32:17 The Wash-up: Cowboys

35:32 Trbojevic contract negotiations

42:23 Prelim Preview: Storm vs. Sharks

45:24 Prelim Preview: Broncos vs. Panthers

📗 Don't forget to check out @rugbyleaguecoach Lee Addison and his book here at:

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Recorded on 22/09/2025

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In this week's episode Phoenix Trinidad, Former NRL Rugby League Coach Lee Addison and Unfiltered Podcast Host Andy Raymond talk all things NRL. The panel react to the first week of the NRL finals, the Broncos and Raiders delivering one of the best finals of all time, Warriors and Roosters' seasons end as well as looking at what went wrong for the bottom-sided teams of 2025. This and much more on this week's episode.

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.

⬇️ Today's Rundown:

00:00 Welcome to Loose Carry

02:34 Storm def. Bulldogs

13:27 Broncos def. Raiders

29:15 Panthers def. Warriors

37:34 Sharks def. Roosters

45:44 The Wash-up: Knights

48:14 The Wash-up: Titans

54:09 The Wash-up: Dragons

56:54 Finals Preview: Raiders vs. Sharks

01:02:28 Finals Preview: Bulldogs vs. Panthers

📗 Don't forget to check out @rugbyleaguecoach Lee Addison and his book here at:

https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/coach/

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Recorded on 15/09/2025

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In this week's episode Phoenix Trinidad, Zero Tackle Analyst Darren Parkin, Retro Rugba Leeg and Former NRL Rugby League Coach Lee Addison talk all things NRL. The panel react to the final standings after round 27, who misses out on finals? Broncos make the top 4, Warriors miss out. Can the Roosters carry their momentum into their finals run? The crew also gives their tips ahead of each finals game this week. This and much more on this week's episode.

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.

⬇️ Today's Rundown:

00:00 Welcome to Loose Carry

02:29 Broncos def. Storm

06:14 Sea Eagles def. Warriors

10:22 Roosters def. Rabbitohs

14:55 Panthers def. Dragons

20:07 Titans def. Wests Tigers

22:02 Sharks def. Bulldogs

29:30 Dolphins def. Raiders

33:21 Eels def. Knights

38:43 Finals Preview: Storm vs. Bulldogs

40:40 Finals Preview: Warriors vs. Panthers

43:19 Finals Preview: Sharks vs. Roosters

46:19 Finals Preview: Raiders vs. Broncos

📗 Don't forget to check out @rugbyleaguecoach Lee Addison and his book here at:

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🏉 Check out Zero Tackle's new TIPPING feature: https://www.zerotackle.com/tipping/

Recorded on 08/09/2025

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In this week's episode Phoenix Trinidad, Zero Tackle Analyst Darren Parkin, Zero Tackle Writer Isaac Issa and Former NRL Rugby League Coach Lee Addison talk all things NRL. The panel react to the Storm conceding the most ever points in a half, coaching changes across the league and a new alleged Perth Bears recruitment scandal? This and much more on this week's episode.

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.

⬇️ Today's Rundown:

01:39 Bulldogs def. Panthers

11:28 Eels def. Warriors

16:57 Roosters def. Storm

24:10 Raiders def. Wests Tigers

30:31 Sea Eagles def. Dragons

34:07 Broncos def. Cowboys

37:25 Sharks def. Knights

40:42 Dolphins def. Titans

43:35 Coaching changes

48:49 Perth recruitment scandal

52:12 Round 27 preview

📗 Don't forget to check out @rugbyleaguecoach Lee Addison and his book here at:

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🏉 Check out Zero Tackle's new TIPPING feature: https://www.zerotackle.com/tipping/

Recorded on 01/09/2025

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Chad Townsend sits down to reveal his Nightmare Team – the 13 toughest NRL players he’s ever faced across his career. From Billy Slater to Sam Burgess, this lineup is stacked with legends that gave Chad headaches on the field.

🔗 Listen to The Chad Townsend Show:

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⬇️ THE RUNDOWN:

00:00 Intro

02:30 Fullback

06:30 Wingers

11:16 Centres

14:42 Five-Eighth

18:07 Half-back

19:36 Prop

22:53 Hooker

24:34 Second Row

27:29 Lock

28:39 Final Thoughts

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In this week's episode Phoenix Trinidad, Zero Tackle Editor Scott Pryde, Zero Tackle Analyst Darren Parkin and Former NRL Rugby League Coach Lee Addison talk all things NRL. The panel react to the Des Hasler sacking, are we finally convinced on the Raiders after their win over Penrith, the Bulldogs are falling out of contention, and the Wests Tigers lock in their home for the next ten years. This and much more on this week's episode.

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.

⬇️ Today's Rundown:

00:00 Welcome to Loose Carry!

02:07 Rabbitohs def. Dragons

08:14 Raiders def. Panthers

12:38 Storm def. Bulldogs

17:04 Des Hasler sacked

23:49 Warriors def. Titans

25:15 Sea Eagles def. Dolphins

27:45 Eels def. Roosters

30:24 Broncos def. Knights

35:38 Cowboys def. Wests Tigers

40:48 The Run Home

45:41 Round 26 Preview

📗 Don't forget to check out @rugbyleaguecoach Lee Addison and his book here at:

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🏉 Check out Zero Tackle's new TIPPING feature: https://www.zerotackle.com/tipping/

Recorded on 25/08/2025

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In this week's episode of Loose Carry, host Phoenix Trinidad, 2016 NRL Premiership winner and Sydney Roosters Halfback Chad Townsend, Former NRL Rugby League Coach Lee Addison and 2010 NRL Premiership Winner Jamie Soward talk all things NRL. The latest on the teams fighting for a spot for finals, Cam Mcinnes' ACL injury, international allegiances, Payne Haas choosing Samoa. This and much more on this week's episode.

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.

⬇️ Today's Rundown:

00:00 Welcome to Loose Carry!

01:48 Storm def. Panthers

03:48 Warriors def. Dragons

06:54 Roosters def. Bulldogs

15:09 Sharks def. Titans

17:29 Broncos def. Dolphins

21:31 Rabbitohs def. Eels

22:49 Wests Tigers def. Sea Eagles

27:44 Cowboys def. Knights

29:51 International allegiance

37:46 Tino chased by several clubs

41:27 Round 25 Preview

📗 Don't forget to check out @rugbyleaguecoach Lee Addison and his book here at:

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Recorded on 18/08/2025

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In this week's episode of Loose Carry, host Phoenix Trinidad, Zero Tackle Analyst Darren Parkin, Retro (Retro_Rugba_Leeg) and 2010 NRL Premiership Winner Jamie Soward talk all things NRL. The latest on the return of the Panthers, Broncos injury crisis, Alex Johnston nearing the all-time tries record. This and much more on this week's episode.

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.

⬇️ Today's Rundown:

00:00 Welcome to Loose Carry!

02:29 Storm def. Broncos

05:20 Panthers def. Knights

11:31 Raiders def. Sea Eagles

20:36 Dragons def. Sharks

25:20 Roosters def. Dolphins

29:42 Bulldogs def. Warriors

32:33 Rabbitohs def. Titans

34:28 Eels def. Cowboys

38:08 Indigenous Round Jerseys

41:10 Round 26 Preview

📗 Don't forget to check out @rugbyleaguecoach Lee Addison and his book here at:

https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/coach/

🏉 Check out Zero Tackle's new TIPPING feature: https://www.zerotackle.com/tipping/

Recorded on 11/08/2025

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In this week's episode of Loose Carry, host Phoenix Trinidad, Zero Tackle Analyst Darren Parkin, former NRL Coach Lee Addison and NRL Commentator Chris Coleman talk all things NRL. The latest on the Storms' first game without the injured Hughes, Broncos emphatic win over the Bunnies and is this the beginning of the Raiders' collapse? This and much more on this week's episode.

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.

⬇️ Today's Rundown:

00:00 Welcome to Loose Carry!

03:12 Wet Weather Footy

05:49 Storm def. Eels

08:47 Dolphins def. Warriors

14:51 Broncos def. Rabbitohs

17:19 Panthers def. Titans

23:41 Dragons def. Raiders

31:46 Roosters def. Sea Eagles

34:09 Wests Tigers def. Bulldogs

37:04 Sharks def. Cowboys

39:41 Perth Bears Targets

43:31 Four Conference System

50:34 Round 23 Preview

📗 Don't forget to check out @rugbyleaguecoach Lee Addison and his book here at:

https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/coach/

🏉 Check out Zero Tackle's new TIPPING feature: https://www.zerotackle.com/tipping/

Recorded on 04/08/2025

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