Verdicts for the BIG looming Origin selection calls

NRL CONTRACT SHOW: Penrith champion on the move + potential Perth signings

Double digit done deals have been signed and sealed since the last episode of the NRL Contract Show, giving the boys plenty to pick through from the rumour mill. More NRL talent could be on the move, including the likes Moses Leota, Bronson Xerri and Junior Paulo, while the the team take a look at Latrell Mitchell’s contract. Plus, a deep dive into the state of play of the Perth Bears’ squad build, including the names already signed, the issues arising for the expansion club, and their ideal next signings, as well as another edition of the Recruiter Rater! ⬇️ Today's Rundown: 00:00 Intro 01:43 Done Deals 09:14 On the Move 10:49 Whispers 15:36 Burning Question 20:21 Recruit Rater 23:46 State of Play: Perth Bears Recorded on 30/06/2026 FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media: NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackle TW: https://twitter.com/zerotackle IG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/ T: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle

LOOSE CARRY: NSW’s Game 3 team “smacks of not having a plan”

The final team lists for the 2026 Origin series have landed ahead of the series decider, with the team breaking down some of the surprise changes and decisions, namely out of New South Wales following the Game 2 loss in Melbourne. Lee takes a look at the evolution of the game for Coach’s Corner, and ‘Fair or Foul?’ argues whether Selwyn Cobbo is the NRL’s form player. Also, a look at the Cowboys’ win over Penrith, the Dolphins-Dragons clash, and another Select Cards NRL Break Battle.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 Phoenix Trinidad, Zero Tackle’s Darren Parkin and Rugby League Coach Lee Addison.⬇️ Today's Rundown:00:00 Welcome to Loose Carry02:07 QLD Game III team04:21 NSW Game III team06:02 Origin Game III team reaction13:11 NUMBER UP15:18 Cowboys def. Panthers17:56 Dolphins def. Warriors18:59 Katoa injury20:34 Lee Addison story21:55 Fair or Foul25:16 Jason Ryles26:06 Coach's Corner33:46 Select Card Break Battle🏉 Want to take your Rugby League Coaching to the next level?https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/coachmentor/⭐ Check out 2026 NRL League Heroeshttps://selectcards.com.au/collections/nrlRecorded on 29/06/2026FOLLOW 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

THE BOARDROOM: The next wave of Origin coaches + when Hoffy represented Queensland

With Origin fever at a high ahead of the 2026 series decider in Queensland, Hoffy and Chad discuss what’s working and what could change for the NRL’s best product. The boys discuss whether the league should look to adjust the Origin schedule, their surprises from attending the Melbourne game, and the NSW and QLD pathways. Plus, a look at who could be the next coaches in line for both states, and Hoffy’s story on when he pulled on a Maroons jersey.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 Boardroom01:56 State of Origin II05:40 Origin Pre-Game entertainment08:48 Changes to neutral venue?10:02 U19s State of Origin15:28 Standalone Origin period?17:42 Changes to the Wednesday night21:49 Hoffy's U19s story29:43 Laurie Daley37:02 QLD next coach?39:29 Most important staff memberRecorded on 23/06/2026FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media:NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackleTW: https://twitter.com/zerotackleIG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle

LOOSE CARRY: Why the NSW Blues should DROP Nathan Cleary for Origin Game 3

Some BIG results from NRL Round 16 - headlined by Gold Coast’s win over Penrith - leave the Loose Carry team with plenty to discuss. With wins on the board over the weekend, the premiership prospects for the Storm and Dolphins also come into consideration. ‘Fair or Foul?’ raises some big questions over Nathan Cleary and Laurie Daley after the SNW Blues’ Game. 2 defeat, while rugby league coach Lee Addison dives deeper into Origin for Coach’s Corner. Plus, the team open up the Mailbag, and another Select Cards NRL Break Battle!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 Phoenix Trinidad, Zero Tackle’s Darren Parkin and Rugby League Coach Lee Addison.⬇️ Today's Rundown:00:00 Welcome to Loose Carry02:21 NUMBER UP05:07 Titans12:06 Dolphins16:38 Storm19:26 Raiders20:28 Origin Fair or Foul25:43 Origin Reactions34:36 Mailbag40:20 Coach's Corner46:26 Select Card Break Battle🏉 Want to take your Rugby League Coaching to the next level?https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/coachmentor/⭐ Check out 2026 NRL League Heroeshttps://selectcards.com.au/collections/nrlRecorded on 22/06/2026FOLLOW 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

NRL CONTRACT SHOW: Rivals to chase star Bulldog & Dolphins centre + Munster latest

The NRL player movement market has been rife with rumours over the past week, with the Brisbane Broncos, St George Illawarra Dragons and Canterbury Bulldogs among the clubs heavily involved. On this week’s episode of the NRL Contract Show, the boys look at the latest moves and speculation on the open market, with Storm champion Cam Munster, Dogs ace Jacob Preston and a list of Broncos playmakers all in the mix. Plus, a look at the state of play for Brisbane’s roster build, potential landing spots for Israel Folau’s floated NRL comeback, and sign or send for six more off-contract names.⬇️ Today's Rundown:00:00 Intro01:15 Done Deals04:18 On the Move08:09 Whispers12:45 Landing Spots: Israel Folau16:53 Sign or Send19:21 State of Play: Brisbane Broncos25:45 What's coming up?Recorded on 16/06/2026FOLLOW 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