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 final has ever seen, before turning to the big questions: is James Tedesco retiring, does the "bought premierships" tag hurt Trent Robinson's legacy, and are the premiers a chance to miss the finals next year? The boys also run through the Kangaroos squad for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, including the injury gambles on Latrell Mitchell and Tom Trbojevic and a theory on why Selwyn Cobbo was left out. Plus, Coach's Corner becomes Coach's Court as Lee names the coaches under the most pressure in 2027.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 Carry02:04 Number Up03:54 Grand Final recap: first reactions05:12 Lee's three reflections08:43 Should Ponga have been sin binned?09:23 Fair or Foul: Phoenix Crossland10:50 Fair or Foul: The Knights13:00 Best players on the night15:30 Fair or Foul: Mark Nawaqanitawase 17:07 James Tedesco retiring?18:05 Trent Robinson's legacy25:00 Fair or Foul: the Roosters won't make the eight in 202727:31 World Club Challenge28:28 Grand Final entertainment30:12 Kangaroos squad38:20 Nathan Cleary injury update40:09 Coach's Corner: Coach's Court50:21 Plugs🏉 Want to take your Rugby League Coaching to the next level?https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/coachmentor/Recorded on 05/10/2026FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media:NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackleTW: https://twitter.com/zerotackleIG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/T: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle

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 players are also catching headlines. Plus, final gradings on the 2026 class of recruits, and a look at the state of Canberra’s squad build.⬇️ Today's Rundown:00:00 Intro01:17 Done Deals05:21 On The Move09:11 The Whispers14:44 Recruit Rater18:44 Raiders State of Play24:32 What's Coming up?Recorded on 29/09/2026FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media:NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackleTW: https://twitter.com/zerotackleIG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/T: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle

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 potential conspiracy theory that has come from the incident involving Phoenix Crossland, as well as the Chooks’ demolition of The Dolphins. The boys also debate the game’s No.1 winger, the NRL entertainment fiasco, and whether this has been the best finals series of the past decade. Plus, a tackling focus for Coach’s Corner and a preview of this week’s Dally M.

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

02:55 Number Up

05:29 Best finals series this decade?

06:57 Knights def. Panthers

10:24 Nathan Cleary Injury

14:46 FoF: Phoenix Crossland

19:44 FoF: Sandon Smith

21:02 Roosters def. Dolphins

22:43 FoF: Dolphins

25:03 FoF: Sam Walker

26:46 FoF: Mark Nawaqanitawase

28:50 Dally M

31:14 Grand Final Preview

35:57 FoF: Grand Final Entertainment

42:05 Coach's Corner

49:05 Plugs

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Recorded on 21/09/2026

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