Verdicts for the BIG looming Origin selection calls

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

LOOSE CARRY: The most disappointing NRL clubs of 2026 + fixing an Origin “farce”

With half of the 2026 NRL season in the books, the team look at how the ladder is taking shape and the teams that have been the most disappointing so far, with two clubs the standouts. The timing and impact of Origin on the NRL season is also put under the microscope, with the league called to look into changing the ‘farcical’ format of the representative period. Plus, a preview for Game 2 in Melbourne, the latest on the TV rights deal, and another NRL Select Cards Break Battle comes down to the final two cards!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 Carry02:14 NUMBER UP05:09 Most disappointing season?09:54 Wests Tigers15:54 Jai Arrow16:27 TV Rights20:47 Origin impacting regular season26:09 Origin Game II Preview32:37 Origin Game II Predictions33:24 Coach's Corner38:49 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 15/06/2026FOLLOW 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: Inside NRL player education and support frameworks

Following the recent battles of Jai Arrow and Kane Evans, Hoffy and Chad discuss the support players and their families receive from the NRL during and after their careers. Within the discussion, the boys go inside the frameworks and education seminars players undergo, focusing on drugs, alcohol and respect for women, as well as being role models for NRL fans and their community. Plus, an Origin Game 2 preview as New South Wales and Queensland plan for Melbourne. 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 02:06 Previewing State of Origin Game 2 09:01 Billy Slater mistake? 13:28 Setting up life after football 23:27 Drugs, alcohol and respect for women 30:22 Importance of club culture 31:45 Ian Roberts 32:25 Kane Evans 36:34 Jai Arrow 39:05 State of Origin Game 2 Predictions Recorded on 11/06/2026 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/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle

LOOSE CARRY: The BIG surprises from Origin Game 2 teams + why Brisbane shouldn’t worry

Hot off the teams for Origin Game 2 dropping, the Loose Carry team break down the changes from the series opener and the big surprises for both New South Wales and Queensland. The Panthers’ 68-0 win over the Tigers raised plenty of talking points for both sides, while Lee goes into bat for the Broncos after the reigning premiers suffered another horror loss. Plus, Israel Folau’s floated NRL return, and a closer look at Penrith for Coach’s Corner. 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 Carry 02:03 NSW Game 2 Team 09:10 QLD Game 2 Team 13:47 NUMBER UP 15:52 Double Donut 18:14 Broncos 23:59 Israel Folau return?! 26:15 Coach's Corner: Penrith Panthers 32:25 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 Heroes https://selectcards.com.au/collections/nrl Recorded on 09/06/2026 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