Episodes
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Refs or Ill-Discipline? Why Samoa Got Smashed by the Kangaroos ft. @TheLeaguie
The Rugby League World Cup semi-finals are done. Australia thumped Samoa 44-12 and the Kiwis ran over Tonga 34-10, which sets up a trans-Tasman decider at Suncorp on Sunday. Phoenix Trinidad is joined by Zero Tackle’s Magdalena Murdoch, The Leaguie and coach Lee Addison to unpack it all. Did…
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LOOSE CARRY: Is Tonga v Samoa Bigger Than State of Origin? + Australia's selection questions
Phoenix Trinidad is joined by Zero Tackle writer Leo Twemlow, analyst Darren Parkin and Rugby League Coach Lee Addison to react to the final round of RLWC 2026 pool games. We debate whether Tonga’s 20-18 win over Samoa at a sold-out CommBank Stadium was bigger than State of Origin. We also break...
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NRL CONTRACT SHOW: The major moves all 19 NRL team could make from November 1
Zero Tackle’s Scott Pryde and Phoenix Trinidad run through the potential moves all 19 NRL teams could make from November 1 - assessing the players who could stay or go ahead of the player movement frenzy for 2028. EDITOR NOTE: since recording this, Zane Harrison has re-signed until the end of...
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TEN players the PNG Chiefs must target from November 1
Zero Tackle’s Scott Pryde and Phoenix Trinidad assess the state of the PNG Chiefs' squad build to name TEN potential targets for the Chiefs to pursue from November 1. As well as outlining the Chiefs' seven marquee signings and current Best 19 for 2028, the boys settle on a premiership-winning...
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FIVE players the North Queensland Cowboys must target from November 1
Zero Tackle’s Scott Pryde and Phoenix Trinidad assess the state of the North Queensland Cowboys' squad build to name FIVE potential targets for the Cowboys to pursue from November 1. As well as outlining North Queensland's current Best 19 for 2028 and any Cowboys players currently off-contract…
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FIVE players the New Zealand Warriors must target from November 1
Zero Tackle’s Scott Pryde and Phoenix Trinidad assess the state of the New Zealand Warriors' squad build to name FIVE potential targets for the Warriors to pursue from November 1. As well as outlining New Zealand's current Best 19 for 2028 and any Warriors players currently off-contract for 2027,...
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FIVE players the Wests Tigers must target from November 1
Zero Tackle’s Scott Pryde and Phoenix Trinidad assess the state of the Wests Tigers' squad build to name FIVE potential targets for the Tigers to pursue from November 1. As well as outlining Wests' current Best 19 for 2028 and any Tigers players currently off-contract for 2027, the boys settle on…
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FIVE players the Dolphins must target from November 1
Zero Tackle’s Scott Pryde and Phoenix Trinidad assess the state of The Dolphins' squad build to name FIVE potential targets for The Dolphins to pursue from November 1. As well as outlining The Dolphins' current Best 19 for 2028 and any Dolphins players currently off-contract for 2027, the boys...
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FIVE players the Sydney Roosters must target from November 1
Zero Tackle’s Scott Pryde and Phoenix Trinidad assess the state of the Sydney Roosters' squad build to name FIVE potential targets for the Roosters to pursue from November 1. As well as outlining the Tricolours' current Best 19 for 2028 and any Roosters players currently off-contract for 2027…
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FIVE players the St. George Illawarra Dragons must target from November 1
Zero Tackle’s Scott Pryde and Phoenix Trinidad assess the state of the South Sydney Rabbitohs' squad build to name FIVE potential targets for the Rabbitohs to pursue from November 1. As well as outlining South Sydney's current Best 19 for 2028 and any Rabbitohs players currently off-contract for...
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Questions Australia MUST answer + Tonga vs Samoa deep dive
With the second week of Rugby League World Cup action over, the Loose Carry NRL Podcast crew reflect on how the tournament is taking shape. Australia managed to hold off a strong Fiji performance, with questions being raised despite the Kangaroos’ undefeated start. Tonga and Samoa continued their...
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FIVE players the South Sydney Rabbitohs must target from November 1
Zero Tackle’s Scott Pryde and Phoenix Trinidad assess the state of the South Sydney Rabbitohs' squad build to name FIVE potential targets for the Rabbitohs to pursue from November 1. As well as outlining South Sydney's current Best 19 for 2028 and any Rabbitohs players currently off-contract for...
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FIVE players the Perth Bears must target from November 1
Zero Tackle’s Scott Pryde and Phoenix Trinidad assess the state of the Perth Bears' squad build to name FIVE potential targets for the Bears to pursue from November 1. As well as outlining Perth's current Best 19 for 2028 and any Bears players currently off-contract for 2027, the boys settle on a...
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FIVE players the Penrith Panthers must target from November 1
Zero Tackle’s Scott Pryde and Phoenix Trinidad assess the state of the Penrith Panthers' squad build to name FIVE potential targets for the Panthers to pursue from November 1. As well as outlining Penrith's current Best 19 for 2028 and any Panthers players currently off-contract for 2027, the…
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FIVE players the Parramatta Eels must target from November 1
Zero Tackle’s Scott Pryde and Phoenix Trinidad assess the state of the Parramatta Eels' squad build to name FIVE potential targets for the Eels to pursue from November 1. As well as outlining Parramatta's current Best 19 for 2028 and any Eels players currently off-contract for 2027, the boys…
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FIVE players the Newcastle Knights must target from November 1
Zero Tackle’s Scott Pryde and Phoenix Trinidad assess the state of the Newcastle Knights' squad build to name FIVE potential targets for the Knights to pursue from November 1. As well as outlining Newcastle's current Best 19 for 2028 and any Knights players currently off-contract for 2027, the…
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FIVE players the Melbourne Storm must target from November 1
Zero Tackle’s Scott Pryde and Phoenix Trinidad assess the state of the Melbourne Storm's squad build to name FIVE potential targets for the Storm to pursue from November 1. As well as outlining Melbourne's current Best 19 for 2028 and any Storm players currently off-contract for 2027, the boys...
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FIVE players the Manly Sea Eagles must target from November
Zero Tackle’s Scott Pryde and Phoenix Trinidad assess the state of the Gold Coast Titans’ squad build to name FIVE potential targets for the Titans to pursue from November 1. As well as outlining Gold Coast's current Best 19 for 2028 and any Titans players currently off-contract for 2027, the…
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FIVE players the Gold Coast Titans must target from November
Zero Tackle’s Scott Pryde and Phoenix Trinidad assess the state of the Gold Coast Titans’ squad build to name FIVE potential targets for the Titans to pursue from November 1. As well as outlining Gold Coast's current Best 19 for 2028 and any Titans players currently off-contract for 2027, the…
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FIVE players the Cronulla Sharks must target from November
Zero Tackle’s Scott Pryde and Phoenix Trinidad assess the state of the Cronulla Sharks’ squad build to name FIVE potential targets for the Sharks to pursue from November 1. As well as outlining Cronulla's current Best 19 for 2028 and any Sharks players currently off-contract for 2027, the boys...
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FIVE players the Canterbury Bulldogs must target from November 1
Zero Tackle’s Scott Pryde and Phoenix Trinidad assess the state of theCanterbury Bulldogs' squad build to name FIVE potential targets for the Bulldogs to pursue from November 1. As well as outlining Canterbury's current Best 19 for 2028 and any Dogs players currently off-contract for 2027, the…
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FIVE players the Canberra Raiders must target from November 1
Zero Tackle’s Scott Pryde and Phoenix Trinidad assess the state of the Canberra Raiders’ squad build to name FIVE potential targets for the Raiders to pursue from November 1. As well as outlining Canberras' current Best 19 for 2028 and any players Raiders currently off-contract for 2027, the boys...
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FIVE players the Brisbane Broncos must target from November 1
Zero Tackle’s Scott Pryde and Phoenix Trinidad assess the state of the Brisbane Broncos’ squad build to name FIVE potential targets for the Broncos to pursue from November 1. As well as outlining Brisbane’s current Best 19 for 2028 and any players Broncos currently off-contract for 2027, the boys...
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LOOSE CARRY: Tonga sends BIG WARNING to rivals + a fullback battle for the ages
The Loose Carry NRL Podcast crew is BACK to recap an entertaining start to the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, with Tonga stunning England to send an early message to the rest of the tournament. Australia’s win over New Zealand might’ve included an all-time fullback battle, while there was plenty to...
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NRL CONTRACT SHOW: Rooster set for switch + potential suitor for Storm star
With two weeks of NRL player movement to recap, the NRL Contract Show have much to discuss as we hit the thick of the off-season. In a Zero Tackle exclusive, a Roosters playmaker is set for a move north, while the boys also cover the latest regarding the futures of Ethan Sanders, AJ Brimson…
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The Cook Islands have strike, but can their forwards keep up? 🏉🇨🇰 2026 Rugby League World Cup Preview
Zero Tackle’s Scott Pryde and Phoenix Trindad run their eyes over the Cook Islands’ Rugby League World Cup bid, assessing the Aitu best 19, Valentine Holmes’ role in the team, the key players to to shape their chance, and the youngster to keep an eye on. 🏉 2026 RLWC HUB:...
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How far can Fiji go in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup? 🏉🇫🇯
Zero Tackle’s Scoty Pryde and Phoenix Trinidad preview Fiji’s Rugby League World Cup campaign, naming a best 19 and debating the key talking points ahead of the tournament - including Sunia Turuva’s impact, an underrated halves pairing, and the absence of Bula, Kikau and the Fainu brothers. 🏉…
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Will PNG make it out of the Group Stage at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup? 🏉🇵🇬
Zero Tackle’s Scott Pryde and Phoenix Trinidad look at Papua New Guinea’s Rugby League World Cup hopes, naming the Chiefs’ best 19, as well as assessing the impact of Alex Johnston’s absence, the names set to step up, and more. 🏉 2026 RLWC HUB:...
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Can Samoa win the 2026 Rugby League World Cup with this forward pack?
Zero Tackle’s Scott Pryde and Phoenix Trinidad preview Samoa’s chances at the Rugby League World Cup, naming the nation’s best 19, the halves pairing that is sure to excite, the main concern with its forward pack, and more. 🏉 2026 RLWC...
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Why Tonga are favourites to make the 2026 Rugby League World Cup final!
Zero Tackle’s Scott Pryde and Phoenix Trinidad preview Tonga’s Rugby League World Cup campaign, selecting Mate Ma'a Tonga’s best 19, as well as debating whether the nation could be bringing its greatest-ever side into the tournament and the standouts among this year’s squad. 🏉 2026 RLWC...
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New Zealand's squad is STACKED but there's ONE big issue! Breaking down NZ's 2026 Rugby League World Cup squad
Zero Tackle’s Scott Pryde and Phoenix Trindad run through New Zealand’s squad for the Rugby League World Cup, naming the Kiwis’ best 19, as well as discussing whether NZ has the best forward pack at the tournament, Kalyn Ponga’s arrival, a potential weakness and more. 🏉 2026 RLWC...
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Is this really Australia's BEST squad?! Breaking down Australia's 2026 Rugby League World Cup squad
Zero Tackle’s Scott Pryde and Phoenix Trinidad run through the key questions facing Australia ahead of its Rugby League World Cup bid, highlighting the key selection calls that will decide the nation’s best 19, as well as the wing concerns, ideal spine, and the roles surrounding Cameron Murray…
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LOOSE CARRY: Should the Knights have "lost by 50"? + the theory behind the Kangaroos' biggest snub
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...
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NRL CONTRACT SHOW: Canterbury busy + more NRL rumours for Origin stars
Just over a month away from November 1, there’s plenty to discuss in the player movement space, with the NRL Contract Show running through the latest deals and rumours. Canterbury sit as one of the busier clubs as a number of senior players are linked to the exit, while a number of Origin-calibre...
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LOOSE CARRY: The “greatest performance ever” + a Nathan Cleary conspiracy theory
An unlikely grand final matchup between the Sydney Roosters and Newcastle Knights is set for Sunday night’s 2026 NRL Grand Final after an eventful preliminary final weekend. The team break down where the two games were won and lost, highlighting the impact of Nathan Cleary’s injury and the...
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NRL CONTRACT SHOW: NRL superstar to test the market + Bronco seeks exit
After a week off the boys are back to run through all the latest news in the NRL player movement space, with the rumour mill seeing the likes of South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell, Brisbane’s Jordan Riki and Penrith Panther Blaize Talagi linked to the open market. The boys take a look at…
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LOOSE CARRY: A BIG call on Cronulla + the NRL’s most underrated player
The Loose Carry NRL Podcast question whether New Zealand and Cronulla had failing seasons in 2026 after the two clubs exited the finals race with semi-final defeats over the weekend. A big call is made on Cronulla and the Sharks’ tenure under Craig Fitzgibbon, while the crew also discuss Nicho...
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LOOSE CARRY: What cost the Warriors a win + another NRL bunker issue
The Loose Carry NRL Podcast crew recap an eventful opening week of the 2026 NRL finals series, with The Dolphins and Penrith progressing to preliminary finals as the Cowboys and Rabbitohs exit the race. The team highlight the key difference between the Warriors and Dolphins, with the victorious...
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THE CONTRACT SHOW: Canterbury forward to turn down NRL rival + latest player departures
The season of NRL player departures is here, with as many five clubs confirming long lists of exits as delistings and transfer moves are locked in. A Melbourne star, aNew Zealand playmaker and a North Queensland forward are all set to test the open market, while a Parramatta veteran looks set to...
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LOOSE CARRY: The NRL Finals dark horse with “one of the best attacks” in the league
With the 2026 NRL season in the rearview mirror, the Loose Carry team preview the first week of the finals and review each of the nine teams that missed the top eight. ‘Fair or Foul’ raises questions over system vs talent, a Wildcard finals system, the future of the Dragons, and if a Big...
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NRL CONTRACT SHOW: Rival’s HUGE play for Nathan Cleary + Origin duo gain interest
The Penrith Panthers continue to be a key player in the NRL player movement space as premiership stalwarts Isaah Yeo, Moses Leota, Liam Martin and Nathan Cleary weigh up their future, with the latter potentially on the end of a $1.5 million offer from a rival club. Parramatta are also busy…
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LOOSE CARRY: Cronulla SLAMMED after “rubbish” Eels loss + verdict on NRL rule trial
The Loose Carry team dive into the form of the sides set for finals after the top eight was locked in with one round remaining, with Cronulla’s credentials questioned after a poor showing against Parramatta. The Dolphins have been backed as a real threat in the premiership race, while the…
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NRL CONTRACT SHOW: Four NRL stars demanding MAMMOTH deals + Canterbury state of play
The NRL Contract Show discuss the wave of players keen to land big money moves, with a Sydney Roosters playmaker, Canberra forward and Penrith champion among them. A Newcastle star could also depart as he assesses the open market, while the boys discuss what comes next for AJ Brimson after Gold...
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LOOSE CARRY: Questions raised over two NRL contenders + the coach facing HUGE pressure in 2027 ft. @TheLeaguie
The Loose Carry NRL Podcast crew discuss Joey Manu’s move move to the PNG Chiefs, and where the headline signing leaves the Perth Bears on the eve of their inaugural NRL campaign. ‘Fair or Foul’ raises questions over where the Warriors and Roosters sit in the premiership race, and what last…
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THE BOARDROOM: Billy Slater’s next move + an NRL Wildcard Round
Ryan Hoffman and Chad Townsend discuss Billy Slater’s departure from the role of Queensland coach, with Chad adamant of where the Maroons great is heading next. The boys also ponder the concept of the NRL having a ‘Wildcard Round’, which would extend the finals series to a top 10. In the latest...
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LOOSE CARRY: Brisbane’s entitlement + the NRL’s new most entertaining player ft. @TheLeaguie
The Brisbane Broncos suffered arguably their worst loss of the year as they fall closer to the bottom of the ladder in their premiership defence. ‘Fair or Foul’ asks whether the Broncos could claim the wooden spoon and if the playing group is entitled, if the NRL has a new No.1 entertainer, and...
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NRL CONTRACT SHOW: Dragons and Dolphins busy + Penrith’s next move
After breaking the news in May, Zero Tackle editor Scott Pryde covers the latest in Brain To’o’s move to the PNG Chiefs, and what it means for the future of Penrith’s squad. The Dragons and Dolphins have been busy to retain key names and bolster their rosters for the future, while the Warriors…
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LOOSE CARRY: A BIG call on the 2027 Dragons + a potential Panthers weakness ft. @TheLeaguie
Phoenix, Lee and Zero Tackle reporter Leo Twemlow are joined by The Leaguie to recap a shock St George Illawarra win, and assess how high the Dragons can fly in 2027. ‘Fair or Foul’ raises questions over the Panthers, Sea Eagles, Warriors and the NRL as a whole, with New Zealand’s premiership...
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THE BOARDROOM: Defending Michael Maguire + the NRL’s “sleeping giant”
Hoffy and Chad run their eye over the current bottom three clubs in the NRL - St George Illawarra, Brisbane and Gold Coast - to recap their 2026 seasons, and assess their upcoming off-seasons and what the future looks like for each. Plus, the boys dissect the appointment of Matt King as coach of...
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LOOSE CARRY: Laurie Daley departs + a deep dive on the Cowboys defence
The Loose Carry team react to Laurie Daley’s decision to step down as NSW coach and break down where it all went wrong for North Queensland in the Cowboys’ 12-82 hammering at the hands of the Roosters. ‘Fair or Foul’ rates the early success of Dean Young’s tenure as Dragons coach, as well as...