Gus picks his NSW pack and addresses rumours about Spencer Leniu. Brandon Smith is set to join Souths right away - Gus wonders why the Roosters let him walk. Dom Young is being shopped around and wants to play centre, while David Fifita’s big pay‑packet has him stuck in reserve grade and Gus has some advice for what he does next. Plus Six Tackles Trivia and don’t miss Gus’ Round 10 tips. 00:00 - Fresh off 7/8 tips in Magic Round. 12:30 - Yes! No, No, No, No. Brisbane to stay hosting Magic Round? Simaima Taufa is the best player in the Women’s game? Jayden Su’A’s bombed try was one of the worst? Kaeo Weekes is the next Billy Slater? 24:30 - Brandon Smith to sign with South Sydney effective immediately 29:00 - Dom Young being shopped around. 34:00 - David Fifita in reserve grade. 49:00 - Gus’s NSW forward pack for Origin one 01:03:00 - Six Tackles Trivia 01:04:30 - Round 10 preview & Gus' Tips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Stories of Origin Magic Moments: Teddy's Match Winner
A series decider at ANZ Stadium. The Blues teetered on the brink, heartbreak hanging over Homebush once more - until one breathtaking chain of passes rewrote Origin folklore. Relive the frantic final minute: Cordner to Murray, Pearce punching through the line, Trbojevic unleashing Ferguson on white-knuckle tippy-toes down the sideline, and - like lightning - James “Teddy” Tedesco diving over to clinch NSW’s first back-to-back crown since 2005. Buckle up for the play that stunned Queensland and carved Teddy’s name into Origin legend. Game 1 of the 2025 State of Origin series is live and exclusive on Nine & 9Now, Wednesday 28 May.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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“I don't get it” - Gus on the the Roosters signing DCE rumours
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Stories of Origin Magic Moments: Arthur Beetson's Arrival
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Gus has his say on who the NSW halfback should be
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mathew Thompson and league legend Phil “Gus” Gould bring you the biggest issues and in-depth analysis in Rugby League each week.
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