The veteran halfback, who has played for 268 NRL games for the Cronulla Sharks, New Zealand Warriors, North Queensland Cowboys and Roosters, will hang up the boots at the end of 2025, having debuted way back in 2011.

Chad Townsend chats exclusively to Zero Tackle's Phoenix Trinidad about his decision to retire, reflect on his career, and talk about what's next.

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In this week's episode of Loose Carry, host Phoenix Trinidad, Zero Tackle Writer Isaac Issa, former NRL Coach Lee Addison and RetroRugbaLeeg a.k.a 'Retro' talk all things NRL. The latest on the Jahrome Hughes injury + potential replacements, the Panthers steamrolling into finals, Raiders cutting out Sione Finau. 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!

02:09 Storm def. Roosters

05:57 Eels def. Broncos

08:47 Cowboys def. Dragons

13:12 Titans def. Warriors

17:13 Panthers def. Wests Tigers

18:07 Sharks def. Rabbitohs

23:24 Bulldogs def. Sea Eagles

27:57 Raiders cut Sione Finau

31:32 Adam Doueihi's Future

34:52 Round 22 Preview

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Recorded on 28/07/2025

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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 special guest, 2010 NRL Premiership Winner Jamie Soward talk all things NRL. Is Kevin Walters the next Kangaroos coach? The Panthers closing in on the top four and the some contract news with Herbie Farnworth set to be offered some big-time money in his next contract. 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!

01:42 Kevin Walters Kangaroos

09:14 Dolphins def. Cowboys

14:23 Sharks def. Roosters

18:44 Panthers def. Rabbitohs

24:35 Raiders def. Eels

28:50 Bulldogs def. Dragons

31:58 Sea Eagles def. Storm

35:06 Tigers def. Titans

36:44 Warriors def. Knights

42:44 Rugby 360 Raid

47:30 Herbie Farnworth Future

49:26 Round 21 Preview

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

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Recorded on 21/07/2025

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