Zero Tackle NRL Podcast

Hoffy and Chad run their eye over the current bottom three clubs in the NRL - St George Illawarra, Brisbane and Gold Coast - to recap their 2026 seasons, and assess their upcoming off-seasons and what the future looks like for each. Plus, the boys dissect the appointment of Matt King as coach of the New South Wales Blues.

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
02:01 Matt King anointed NSW Coach
04:39 Matt King Story
09:13 St George Illawarra Dragons
15:14 Brisbane Broncos
23:47 Gold Coast Titans
31:40 What's Coming Up?

Recorded on 07/08/2026

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The Loose Carry team react to Laurie Daley’s decision to step down as NSW coach and break down where it all went wrong for North Queensland in the Cowboys’ 12-82 hammering at the hands of the Roosters. ‘Fair or Foul’ rates the early success of Dean Young’s tenure as Dragons coach, as well as whether the Broncos’ 2025 premiership was their ‘Last Dance’, and the team also take a look at the run home to the finals as Newcastle and Canterbury continue to rise.

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
02:07 Laurie Daley Steps Down
11:14 Fair or Foul?
28:22 The Run Home
33:27 Coach's Corner
40:35 What's Coming Up?

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Recorded on 03/08/2026

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Zero Tackle editor Scott Pryde is joined by Phoenix Trinidad to discuss all of the latest NRL player movement news and whispers, with the PNG Chiefs busy once more after signing Zac Lomax and setting their sights on a new wave of potential signings. The boys also answer some burning questions on the expansion side’s squad build, as well as name some landing spots for Adam Doueihi. Plus. a look at the state of the Melbourne Storm squad amid a poor season for the Victorian powerhouse.

⬇️ Today's Rundown:
00:00 Intro
01:09 Done Deals
04:20 On the Move
10:45 Whispers
17:47 Burning Question
26:16 Landing Spots: Adam Doueihi
31:47 State of Play: Melbourne Storm
39:04 What's Coming up?

Recorded on 28/07/2026

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The Loose Carry team react to the latest news regarding wantaway Wests Tigers playmaker Adam Doueihi, who looks set to depart the club after a rift with coach Benji Marshall. ‘Fair or Foul’ raises questions over Canterbury’s finals chances, Cronulla’s premiership prospects and Cameron Munster’s future in Melbourne, while Kieran Foran’s biggest challenge as coach of Manly is around the corner. Plus, Lee dives into the wing role 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 Mitch Keating, Zero Tackle’s Darren Parkin and Rugby League Coach Lee Addison.

⬇️ Today's Rundown:
00:00 Welcome to Loose Carry
03:17 Number Up
05:35 Adam Doueihi
13:29 Fair or Foul
18:16 The Run Home
23:00 Who get's their flowers?
28:29 Coach's Corner
36:50 Select Card Break Battle
40:44 What's Coming Up?

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Recorded on 27/07/2026

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Hoffy and Chad dive into the history and current state of NRL club ownership, assessing the good and the bad of teams owned by Leagues Clubs compared to private entities. The boys look back on some of the past issues NRL clubs have had with ownership changes, and where the game could be heading next with PNG and Perth, as well as potential overseas investments.

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
02:25 The Future of NRL Ownership
04:05 Buying the Super League
05:38 Hoffy's experience playing Super League
08:00 Each NRL Club's Owners
13:59 St George Illawarra Dragons Board
15:35 Most Successful merger club
17:39 Nathan Tinkler Story
20:27 Overseas investments
25:51 The next steps for the NRL

Recorded on 24/07/2026

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