In this episode of Six Tackles with Gus, Mathew Thompson and Phil "Gus" Gould dive into the final preparations for the historic 2026 NRL season opener in Las Vegas.

Gus shares behind-the-scenes insights into the Bulldogs’ massive logistical undertaking to move their entire staff and roster stateside, the evolving rivalry with the Dragons, and why he believes the Vegas venture is vital for the game's international future.

The duo also analyses the latest player movements - including high-profile signings at the Roosters and Dolphins, and Gus lays out his fearless predictions for the Top 4 contenders and the breakout stars to watch this year.

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We’re back, baby, and it’s Season Ten of Six Tackles with Gus.

Live from The Locker Room at Olympic Park, Phil Gould opens the milestone season with a massive breakdown of the NRL’s biggest off-season changes, from revamped Origin eligibility rules to new rules.

Gus digs into what it all means for stars like Kalyn Ponga, Jahrome Hughes and Addin Fonua-Blake and more. There’s also plenty on player movements, squad expansions, trainer restrictions, and how these tweaks could reshape the competition in 2026.

It’s the start of our tenth season, with some big surprises for you to get involved, and another year of Gus cutting through the spin, thanks to TAB.

Season Ten starts now.

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Phil Gould is out, and rugby league legend Darryl 'The Big Marn' Brohman is in for a massive Grand Final preview!

Brohman joins Mat Thompson to dive deep into the Storm vs. Broncos decider, focusing on the key match-ups: Harry Grant to be the difference, Stefano Utoikamanu's rise, and the unstoppable Payne Haas.

The Big Marn tackles the infamous 'Yes No No' segment, debating the Panthers dynasty, Reece Walsh's Kangaroos chances, and whether Craig Bellamy is the greatest coach ever.

Plus, the boys analyze the Dally M Awards, The Big Marn picks his Team of the Year, and they wrap up with the Ampol Power Surge's Top 3 Grand Finals.

00:00 - Welcome

• Special guest ‘The Big Marn’

08:45 - Yes No No

09:00 - Penrith will win more comps in the next 3 years..

11:00 - Walsh is one more game away from an Australian jersey..

13:00 - Teddy will win the Dally M..

14:00 - Bellamy is the games greatest ever coach..

17:00 - Grand Final preview

• Harry Grant to be the difference
• Stefano going from spoon to possible premiership
• Hughes prelim performance
• Broncos performance against Penrith
• Payne Haas

27:45 - Dally M Awards

• Big Marn selects his team of the year

35:30 - #AskGus

Who replaces Teddy Swims? Could Ben Hunt retire if the Broncos win? Should every player who plays during the season get a premiership ring? Should we have old school individual introductions for the Grand Final?

45:00 - Ampol Power Surge

Top 3 Grand Finals

46:30 - NRLW GF preview

48:30 - NRL GF preview

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