Zero Tackle NRL Podcast

Melbourne’s slump to a 2-4 record to start the 2026 season has the team debating the future of legendary coach Craig Bellamy at the Storm. Recent game trends have Lee concerned for the overall product of the competition, while the likely timeline for the Dragons’ next win remains a mystery. Loose takes on real news, Loose Carry is Zero Tackle’s weekly show discussing and dissecting all the hottest...

The St. George Illawarra Dragons are 0-5 to start the 2026 season and their attack are to blame. The crew also discuss the alarming drop-off from the Raiders, Storm, and Bulldogs, while the Knights and Wests Tigers are absolutely flying! 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 N...

Hoffy and Chad dive into the current state of the NRL’s junior pathways, and the challenges the league, merger clubs and the country’s best young players face within them. The boys reflect on their own experiences as juniors prior to reaching the top flight, assess how current clubs fare, and look ahead to ways the NRL can best position expansion clubs Perth and PNG. Hosted by NRL premiership play...

Anthony Seibold's time at Manly has come to an end amidst the ongoing pressure of a constant losing side. Kieran Foran takes charge as interim coach with his new side looking to turn things around, given their horror start to the 2026 season. The crew also discuss the struggling Dragons and their path to a historic losing streak, with the Bulldogs looking to find the attacking form they gained fro...

Amid an injury crisis in the NRL, Lee sheds light on the situation that has struck down a growing number of players early into the 2026 season. Penrith’s stellar start has earned more praise, with the Panthers’ defence on record pace, while the Warriors also get their flowers. Plus, the team unpacks the Ryan Couchman-J’maine Hopwgood incident ahead of this week’s judiciary hearing. Loose takes on...

Hoffy and Chad analyse the current issues with the state of the NRL’s player movement mechanisms, and whether it could be time for a dedicated trade period or draft off the back of the situations surrounding Zac Lomax and Bronson Xerri. Chad discusses how his sudden switch to North Queensland came to be, while Hoffy raises the idea of a free agents draft for the end of each season. Hosted by NRL p...

Rugby League Coach Lee Addison and Zero Tackle writer Magdalena Murdoch break down the issues embedded in Manly’s winless start to the 2026 NRL season off the back of the Sea Eagles’ loss to Newcastle. Analyst Darren Parkin breaks down some of the figures behind Alex Johnston’s rise to the try scoring record in NUMBER UP, and more pressure is placed on the Broncos after their defeat to Parramatta....

The team dive into the scoring trends to start the 2026 NRL season, and what it could mean for some clubs defensively. Zero Tackled editor Scott Pryde and Lee discuss the issue with Jake Trbojevic’s role, while analyst Darren Parkin breaks down Brisbane’s horror start in NUMBER UP. Loose takes on real news, Loose Carry is Zero Tackle’s weekly show discussing and dissecting all the hottest talking...

Fresh off the third instalment of NRL Las Vegas, Ryan Hoffman and Chad Townsend discuss the pros and cons of the league’s boldest venture, and where the game could be heading next internationally. With the weekend also giving fans the first look at some of the NRL’s newest rule changes, the boys also give their take on what worked, and what may need fixing. Hosted by NRL premiership players Ryan H...

The fallout from NRL Las Vegas has left the thrilling golden point clash between Canterbury and St George Illawarra front of mind given the controversial conclusion. Lee breaks down the game for both the Dogs and Dragons, while Zero Tackle writer Leo Twemlow praises the new-look Knights. Loose takes on real news, Loose Carry is Zero Tackle’s weekly show discussing and dissecting all the hottest ta...

The Loose Carry NRL Podcast is back for 2026, with Storm and NSW great Ryan Hoffman joining as a guest panellist to recap the latest pre-season trials action. Lee analyses the Broncos vs Hull KR World Cup Challenge in “Coach’s Corner”, while Darren offers some insight into how this year’s ladder could take shape. The team also reveal their predictions for 2026 and takes a quick look at the clubs h...

Phoenix Trinidad and Zero Tackle analyst Darren Parkin break down the Top 10 Locks of 2025. Recorded on 27/11/2025 FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media: FB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackle TW: https://twitter.com/zerotackle IG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle

Phoenix Trinidad and Zero Tackle analyst Darren Parkin break down the Top 10 Second-Rowers of 2025. Recorded on 27/11/2025 FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media: FB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackle TW: https://twitter.com/zerotackle IG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle

Phoenix Trinidad and Zero Tackle analyst Darren Parkin break down the Top 10 Hookers of 2025. Recorded on 27/11/2025 FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media: FB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackle TW: https://twitter.com/zerotackle IG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle

Phoenix Trinidad and Zero Tackle analyst Darren Parkin break down the Top 10 Props of 2025. Recorded on 27/11/2025 FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media: FB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackle TW: https://twitter.com/zerotackle IG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle

Phoenix Trinidad and Zero Tackle analyst Darren Parkin break down the Top 10 Five-Eighths of 2025. Recorded on 27/11/2025 FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media: FB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackle TW: https://twitter.com/zerotackle IG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle

Phoenix Trinidad and Zero Tackle analyst Darren Parkin break down the Top 10 Halfbacks of 2025. Recorded on 27/11/2025 FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media: FB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackle TW: https://twitter.com/zerotackle IG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle

Phoenix Trinidad and Zero Tackle analyst Darren Parkin break down the Top 10 Centres of 2025. Recorded on 27/11/2025 FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media: FB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackle TW: https://twitter.com/zerotackle IG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle

Phoenix Trinidad and Zero Tackle analyst Darren Parkin break down the Top 10 Wingers of 2025. Recorded on 27/11/2025 FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media: FB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackle TW: https://twitter.com/zerotackle IG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle

Phoenix Trinidad and Zero Tackle analyst Darren Parkin break down the Top 10 Fullbacks of 2025. Recorded on 27/11/2025 FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media: FB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackle TW: https://twitter.com/zerotackle IG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle

In this week's episode, Zero Tackle Analyst Darren Parking, Rugby League Coach Lee Addison and Zero Tackle's The Knock On host Dan Nichols talk all things NRL. The panel react to the series sweeping win for the Kangaroos against the English, how England can bounce back, potential Rugby 360 transfers and a proposed new rule coming soon. This and much more on this week's episode. Loose Carry is Zero...

In this week's episode, Phoenix Trinidad, Rugby League Coach Lee Addison, Zero Tackle Analyst Darren Parkin and Zero Tackle Editor Scott Pryde talk all things NRL. The panel react to the opener of the Ashes between Australia and England, what changes do both squads make after game 1? How much pressure and expectation does Shaun Wane have? This and much more on this week's episode. Loose Carry is Z...

The Penrith Panthers finally came up short in 2025, ending their run of dominance at the top of the NRL. For a side that has had such remarkable success, they are exceptionally stable moving forward, with their spine locked in for at least the next two years, and plenty of emerging talent ready to join other players who are already locked in. That comes really as head coach Ivan Cleary looks to co...

The Roosters have, in recent seasons, been a team who have left roster building until late in the piece, but in a significant change, the Bondi-based outfit already have 20 players locked up for 2027. It doesn’t leave them with a great deal of wiggle room when it comes to additions, but they will still have areas to improve, while the future of James Tedesco may be the question that ultimately sha...

Now three seasons into their journey, the Dolphins feel a little bit of injury luck away from taking a giant leap forward in their journey, and maybe just as importantly, the nucleus of their squad is locked away for the years to come. It makes signing players for market value or less a real possibility, and could see the Dolphins make some handy pick ups for 2027 despite their salary cap being a...