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 instalment of their 2026 review series, the Wests Tigers, Parramatta Eels and Manly Sea Eagles are under the microscope.

Hosted by NRL premiership players Ryan Hoffman and Chad Townsend, The Boardroom NRL Podcast takes a wide lens look at the state of rugby league, delivering big picture, no nonsense views on the NRL.

⬇️ THE AGENDA:

00:00 Welcome to the Boardroom

04:34 Billy Slater steps down

10:53 What's next for Billy Slater?

13:59 NRL wildcard final?

21:20 Wests Tigers

28:42 Parramatta Eels

33:56 Manly Sea Eagles

41:35 What's coming up?

Recorded on 18/08/2026

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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 what Craig Fitzgibbon must do to avoid pressure on his job. Plus, a look at the run home with three weeks left, and a focus on hookers for Coach’s Corner with Lee Addison.

Loose takes on real news, 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, featuring host Mitch Keating, Zero Tackle’s Darren Parkin and Rugby League Coach Lee Addison.

⬇️ Today's Rundown:

00:00 Welcome to Loose Carry

02:18 Brisbane Broncos

06:14 Broncos have the most entitled players?

16:39 Leka Halasima

17:59 Craig Fitzgibbon pressure gauge

23:11 Finals race is heating up

29:13 Ryan Matterson retirement

31:02 Coach's Corner

35:40 What's coming up?

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Recorded on 17/08/2026

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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 have been linked to multiple moves amid their premiership push. The boys also also run through the Recruit Rater to give verdicts on some of the biggest moves for 2026, and dive into the state of the North Queensland Cowboys’ squad.

⬇️ Today's Rundown:

00:00 Intro

01:02 Done Deals

07:26 On The Move

11:24 Whispers

17:35 Burning Question

22:57 Recruit Rater

26:15 State of Play: North Queensland Cowboys

32:09 What's Coming Up?

Recorded on 11/08/2026

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