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

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

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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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In this week's episode of Loose Carry, host Phoenix Trinidad, Darren Parkin, Zero Tackle Chief Editor Scott Pryde and Former NRL Coach Lee Addison talk all things NRL. The recap of Origin Game 3, Lachlan Galvin's role for 2025, Des Hasler & Craig Fitzgibbon's coaching securities and are the Panthers contenders in 2025? 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!

02:38 Origin Game 3 Recap

15:48 Sharks def. Dolphins

20:07 Storm def. Knights

22:48 Roosters def. Dragons

25:55 Bulldogs def. Cowboys

30:41 Warriors def. Tigers

34:38 Panthers def. Eels

39:09 Broncos def. Titans

41:23 Who plays the Ashes?

46:23 Kaeo Weekes

47: 41 Round 20 Preview

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

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Recorded on 14/07/2025

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In this week's episode of Loose Carry, host Phoenix Trinidad, Darren Parkin, 2010 NRL Premiership Winner Jamie Soward and Former NRL Coach Lee Addison talk all things NRL. The preview of Origin Game 3, Reed Mahoney joins the Cowboys and who the next Kangaroos coach will be. 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!

01:49 Reed Mahoney Cowboys

03:45 Origin Game 3

14:34 Broncos def. Bulldogs

21:20 Raiders def. Dragons

25:05 Storm def. Cowboys

29:14 Tigers def. Roosters

33:08 Sea Eagles def. Rabbitohs

37:45 Dragons seek Halfback

41:28 Next Kangaroos Coach?

43:40 Round 19 Preview

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

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Recorded on 07/07/2025

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In this week's episode of Loose Carry, host Phoenix Trinidad, Darren Parkin, Former NRL Coach Lee Addison and Zero Tackle Writer Isaac Issa talk all things NRL. The latest on Origin Game 3 selections, the return of the Panthers, Tallyn Da Silva's move to the Eels and much more.

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!

01:40 Origin Game 3 Selections

07:39 Storm def. Sharks

13:38 Panthers def. Bulldogs

19:12 Cowboys def. Titans

23:19 Broncos def. Warriors

27:56 Dolphins def. Rabbitohs

35:03 Dragons def. Eels

40:09 Raiders def. Knights

44:18 Tallyn Da Silva Eels

48:47 Round 18 Preview

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

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Recorded on 30/06/2025

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In this week's episode of Loose Carry, host Phoenix Trinidad, Darren Parkin, Former NRL Coach Lee Addison and Retro Rugba Leeg talk all things NRL. The latest on the aftermath of Origin Game 2, Selwyn Cobbo's future, the rising of the Panthers yet again and much more.

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!

01:58 Origin Game 2 Recap

12:57 Selwyn Cobbo's Future

16:36 Raiders def. Tigers

20:47 Panthers def. Warriors

26:52 Storm def. Rabbitohs

29:43 Alex Johnston Record

32:47 Broncos def. Sharks

35:41 Roosters def. Cowboys

37:21 Tallyn Da Silva's Future

39:23 Round 17 Preview

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

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Recorded on 23/06/2025

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In this week's episode of Loose Carry, host Phoenix Trinidad, Darren Parkin, 2010 NRL Premiership Winner Jamie Soward and Former NRL Coach Lee Addison talk all things NRL. The latest on all Game 2 changes, is Luai the right replacement for Moses? Controversy in the Knights and Roosters game, Luke Metcalf's future and much more.

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!

01:21 Origin Game 2

11:27 Sharks def. Dragons

16:48 Titans def. Sea Eagles

23:16 Roosters def. Knights

27:32 Dolphins def. Cowboys

31:04 Bulldogs def. Rabbitohs

36:40 Premiership Vibe Check

40:45 Luke Metcalf Future

44:09 Round 16 Preview

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

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🏉 Check out Zero Tackle's new TIPPING feature: https://www.zerotackle.com/tipping/

Recorded on 16/06/2025

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