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100% Footy is the home of the strongest opinions in rugby league from the people who count. Every week Phil ‘Gus’ Gould squares off with Paul Gallen, alongside renowned rugby league journalists Danny Weidler.

Hosted by James Bracey, this all-star panel deep dives into the hottest topics in the greatest game of all, and there’s only one place to get it – Nine’s Wide World of Sports: the Home of Rugby League.

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  • Monday · 1 hr 6 min

    Billy Slater: “It Was a Penalty” + Who Makes the Grand Final?

    Billy Slater and Peter Psaltis break down a huge weekend of NRL finals as Newcastle and the Roosters book their places in the final four. Billy gives his verdict on the controversial late no-call in the Knights-Warriors clash, the remarkable rise of Newcastle under Justin Holbrook and the Roosters hitting form at exactly the right time. Plus, Billy previews both preliminary finals, Dolphins v Roosters and Panthers v Knights, discusses Nathan Cleary’s injury and reveals who he thinks will reach the 2026 NRL Grand Final. 00:00 - The NRL Final Four 04:01 - Newcastle’s incredible turnaround 07:32 - Phoenix Crossland’s huge finals moments 09:02 - Billy’s verdict on the controversial Warriors no-call 13:16 - Where it went wrong for the Warriors 19:44 - Sandon Smith and Newcastle’s halves 22:17 - Dylan Lucas’ remarkable injury comeback 27:02 - Roosters eliminate the Sharks 30:36 - How the Roosters rebuilt into contenders 33:35 - Daly Cherry-Evans steps up 35:10 - James Tedesco finding his best form 37:04 - The Roosters’ set-play secrets 40:27 - What next for Cronulla? 42:45 - PREVIEW: Dolphins v Roosters 46:44 - Victor Radley v Morgan Knowles 49:14 - Billy’s Dolphins v Roosters thoughts 50:53 - PREVIEW: Panthers v Knights 54:09 - Nathan Cleary’s injured foot 56:45 - How Newcastle can upset Penrith 58:29 - Why Fletcher Sharpe could be the key 1:00:51 - Penrith’s hunger to return to the Grand Final 1:02:42 - Billy’s Panthers v Knights prediction 1:04:01 - Preliminary Final weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Thursday · 1 hr 11 min

    Ponga’s Moment? Gus Previews a Huge Finals Weekend

    With four preliminary final spots on the line, Gus and Mat Thompson preview Roosters v Sharks and Warriors v Knights. Can the Roosters bounce back from their bruising clash with Penrith, and will Kalyn Ponga inspire Newcastle to an upset in Auckland? Gus reveals the two key inclusions that could swing his Warriors tip, assesses the Dolphins’ premiership chances and discusses Nathan Cleary’s fitness. Plus, a look inside Canterbury’s end-of-season review and another chapter in the infamous skunk story. 00:00 Welcome: finals week two 01:22 Wests Tigers’ NRLW turnaround 02:51 Ranking the opening weekend of finals 04:40 Gus: let the game breathe 13:25 Can the Dolphins win the premiership? 14:34 Herbie Farnworth and the Hammer’s strike power 18:42 Will finals fatigue hurt the Roosters? 20:02 Nathan Cleary’s injury concerns 22:24 The science behind the skunk story 23:39 Yes or No: Millie Elliott and Corban Baxter’s legacy 25:45 Kalyn Ponga’s brilliance and leadership 33:29 Are finals tickets too expensive? 39:03 Ask Gus: which teams will regret their season? 42:22 Inside the Bulldogs’ end-of-season review 52:10 Gus shares his data and graphs 56:13 Six Tackles Trivia 58:45 NRLW finals and NRL preview 59:36 Roosters v Sharks 1:03:22 Warriors v Knights 1:10:07 Potential preliminary final matchups 1:10:23 Weekend coverage and farewell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • September 14 · 1 hr 3 min

    Billy Slater: Why the Knights Can Shock the Warriors

    Six teams remain in the race for the NRL premiership. Billy Slater reviews every result from the opening week of the finals, including Newcastle’s fearless performance, the Dolphins’ breakthrough victory and Penrith’s epic battle with the Roosters. Billy also previews this weekend’s elimination finals and explains why something is drawing him towards another Knights upset. 00:00 NRL finals are down to six teams 03:22 Newcastle’s fearless finals approach 05:33 Dane Gagai’s leadership 07:38 Kalyn Ponga hits top form 10:31 Justin Holbrook transforms Newcastle 11:44 Where South Sydney fell short 13:23 Will Cody Walker play on? 15:00 What Latrell Mitchell needs this pre-season 18:57 Dolphins defeat the Warriors 21:46 Breaking down the Dolphins’ spectacular try 25:25 Kurt Donoghoe steps up 28:33 Kurt Donoghoe’s remarkable journey 29:51 Why the Dolphins can reach the grand final 32:17 Braydon Trindall’s courageous performance 34:06 Can Cronulla lift against the Roosters? 36:20 Where the Cowboys go next 39:08 Panthers and Roosters deliver a finals classic 39:58 Mark Nawaqanitawase’s extraordinary performance 42:51 Nathan Cleary’s sin-bin 44:54 The Roosters’ costly penalty decision 46:35 Nathan Cleary’s foot injury 49:00 Roosters v Sharks preview 52:56 Billy tips the winner 54:18 Warriors v Knights preview 56:29 Newcastle’s experienced leaders 58:41 Could Jett Cleary be called upon? 01:00:40 Billy and Salty make their finals selections 01:01:54 Salty tips Newcastle 01:02:22 Billy predicts a Knights upset See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • September 9 · 1 hr 21 min

    Gus’s Life Lesson: Don’t Wrestle with a Skunk

    Gus and Mathew Thompson revisit rugby league’s wild old end-of-season trips before Darrell “The Big Marn” Brohman joins them to tell the unforgettable story of Peter Kelly’s encounter with a skunk. Plus, Gus delivers his verdict on the NRL finals, assesses the strengths and weaknesses of every leading contender and reveals why Penrith remain the team to beat. 00:00 NRL finals have arrived 01:19 Mad Monday then and now 03:47 The Bulldogs’ legendary overseas trips 06:06 Gus’s life lesson - don’t wrestle with a skunk 10:40 Rugby league rallies around Jai Arrow 13:19 Darrell Brohman joins the show 14:10 Darrell tells the full skunk story 18:02 Memories from the Bulldogs’ trip 20:30 One final warning about skunks 21:14 Yes or No - Canberra’s exciting future 24:49 Should finals be played at suburban grounds? 31:03 Isaah Yeo’s remarkable recovery 33:38 Assessing the NRL finals contenders 34:14 Penrith Panthers - strength, weakness and X-factor 42:34 New Zealand Warriors - strength, weakness and X-factor 48:03 Dolphins - strength, weakness and X-factor 56:04 Sydney Roosters - strength, weakness and X-factor 01:01:34 Can a bottom-four team win the premiership? 01:02:02 Six Tackles Trivia 01:05:59 NRLW Round 11 01:06:34 Rabbitohs v Knights 01:09:13 Warriors v Dolphins 01:11:31 Sharks v Cowboys 01:16:28 Panthers v Roosters 01:18:04 Gus predicts the finals 01:19:16 The infamous “Sic ’em, Rex” commercial 01:20:45 Gus’s final life lessons See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • September 7 · 1 hr 6 min

    Billy Slater’s Finals Verdict: Who Survives Week One?

    Billy Slater and Peter Psaltis preview every game from the opening week of the 2026 NRL finals. Billy explains why Penrith remain the competition’s hardest team to beat, why the Roosters cannot be written off, how the Dolphins could silence Auckland and which players could decide the elimination final between the Sharks and Cowboys. The pair also reflect on Jai Arrow’s inspiring courage, Melbourne’s response to a difficult season and Darius Boyd’s appointment as Queensland coach before revealing their tips for all four finals. 00:00 Finals have arrived 00:50 Penrith claim the minor premiership 02:27 How to beat the Panthers 04:05 Penrith’s extraordinary depth 05:32 Liam Martin sets the standard 06:48 Jai Arrow’s inspiring courage 12:40 Are South Sydney vulnerable? 13:52 Latrell Mitchell sends a finals warning 16:16 Can Rround 27 form be trusted? 19:32 Sharks enter the finals without momentum 22:29 Melbourne’s season of adversity 25:09 Sua Fa’alogo’s breakout season 26:44 Why young players need time 28:59 Will Tyrell Sloan return to the NRL? 30:59 Canberra’s exciting young talent 32:19 Cowboys searching for form 34:03 Darius Boyd becomes Queensland coach 38:32 Rabbitohs v Knights preview 41:53 Warriors v Dolphins preview 48:10 Sharks v Cowboys preview 52:42 Panthers v Roosters preview 54:34 Why Victor Radley is crucial 57:14 Dylan Edwards v James Tedesco 59:30 Billy tips Panthers v Roosters 01:01:27 Penrith’s production line 01:03:26 Billy and Salty tip every final See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • September 2 · 1 hr 13 min

    Gus Names His NRL Team of the Year

    Phil Gould and Mathew Thompson break down the final round of the NRL regular season as the Warriors and Panthers battle for the minor premiership. Gus explains why Lachlan Galvin’s rapid rise is unlike anything he has seen from a young half, assesses the legacies of Adam Reynolds, Payne Haas, Josh Papalii and Jarome Luai, and names his team of the year. The pair also revisit their preseason predictions, examine whether Cronulla can recover in time for the finals and preview every Round 27 match. 00:00 Round 27 and the minor premiership race 01:06 Bulldogs finish the season with promise 03:06 Lachlan Galvin’s remarkable season 03:26 Why young halfbacks need development time 07:19 Galvin’s extraordinary leap into the NRL 09:45 When halfbacks reach their prime 10:48 Adam Reynolds’ Brisbane legacy 13:11 Payne Haas prepares to leave Brisbane 17:05 Josh Papalii’s Canberra legacy 19:28 Jarome Luai’s complicated Tigers legacy 22:25 PNG and the changing player market 25:06 Can the Tigers replace Luai? 27:39 Six Tackles team of the year 41:46 Revisiting Gus’ preseason predictions 44:24 Can Cronulla recover before the finals? 48:48 The danger of resting players 51:03 Six Tackles trivia 53:01 NRLW news and Round 27 preview 54:27 Titans v Dolphins 57:21 Rabbitohs v Roosters and Jai Arrow’s milestone 01:00:58 Warriors v Sea Eagles 01:02:51 Cowboys v Raiders 01:03:31 Sharks v Storm 01:05:04 Dragons v Eels 01:06:31 Panthers v Tigers 01:08:24 The selection debate turns to golf 01:09:04 Gus’ Bob Fulton golf-cart story See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • August 27 · 32 min

    Joey breaks down the Roosters vs Dolphins ‘make-or-break’ clash

    Andrew Johns and Ruan Sims are back for another week on Immortal Behaviour. The pair preview the do-or-die clash between the Sydney Roosters and Dolphins and what implications the outcome will have on the rest of the competition. Red Hill on red alert, why won’t the Broncos let Adam Reynolds have his fairytale ending? Plus, Joey believes the Storm will bounce back into the top 8 in 2027, but worries for the Eels going forward. Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9 0:00 Biggest episode yet 0:27 Storm decimated by injuries 1:30 Storm's injuries 2:19 Melbourne's new X-Factor 2:41 Sky's the limit for Cooper Clarke 3:18 Where do the Storm finish in 2027? 4:12 Will we see Eli Katoa again? 4:27 Thursday Night Footy preview 5:47 What to make of the Eels 2027 season? 6:35 Moses + Luai combination 7:05 Ronald Volkman the long term five-eight? 7:41 Eels' depth to be tested 8:34 Apa Twidle's potential 9:10 Will the Eels make the eight in 2027? 9:48 Sunday Arvo Footy preview 11:07 Roosters v Dolphins implications 12:42 Roosters at risk of dropping out? 13:27 Top 4 shake up 14:16 Do the Dolphins have any weaknesses? 15:28 Joey's huge call on the Roosters' season 15:56 Win over Panthers hurt Roosters? 16:12 Roosters weaknesses Dolphins can exploit 17:01 Book of feuds small preview 17:39 Toia v Farnworth - Who has the edge? 19:06 Red Hill on red alert 19:27 Should Reyno be allowed to play? 20:44 What would Joey change at the Broncos? 22:14 Madge on the out? 22:49 Wahs primed for Finals run 24:44 Friday Night Footy preview 26:46 NRLW Match of the Round preview 29:33 Sunday Arvo Footy tips 31:20 Joey's headline moment... NRL on Nine is the home of everything rugby league so stay tuned for more NRL highlights, analysis, opinion and video. Watch NRL LIVE and FREE: https://stream.9now.com.au/yewrYenTVJb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NRLonNine/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nrlonnine TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nrlonnine?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/NRLonNine #NRLonNine #WideWorldofSports #NRL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • August 27 · 37 min

    NRLW Weekly: Record-Breaking Roosters and the Titans’ Premiership Warning

    The Roosters rewrite the NRLW record books with a stunning 66-8 victory over the Warriors, while the Titans make it seven consecutive wins and establish themselves as genuine premiership contenders. Marlee Silva and Ruan Sims unpack the standout performances from Krystal Blackwell, Tegan Levi and Rory Owen, assess the increasingly tight battle for the final top-six position and ask whether the Broncos’ three-game losing streak should be a cause for concern. Ruan also examines the NSWRL’s ambitious new Women and Girls Strategy, before the team celebrates Talei Holmes’ remarkable return to the NRLW less than four months after giving birth. Plus, every Round 9 match previewed and tipped. 00:00 Welcome to NRLW Weekly 00:35 Ruan’s Round 8 three-two-one 00:51 Krystal Blackwell’s six-try masterclass 02:43 Tegan Levi’s game-changing effort 03:46 Rory Owen stars for the Eels 05:18 Roosters rewrite the NRLW record books 06:44 What went wrong for the Warriors? 08:52 Wests Tigers edge the Knights 10:48 The fastest try in NRLW history 11:19 The race for the final top-six position 12:11 Warriors and Knights face difficult run homes 14:19 Should the Broncos be worried? 15:38 Titans emerge as genuine title contenders 16:33 NSWRL launches its Women and Girls Strategy 18:28 Creating pathways for female coaches 20:28 Why women are essential to rugby league’s future 21:34 Talei Holmes’ remarkable return after giving birth 24:48 Round 9 preview and tips 25:08 Titans v Raiders 27:45 Roosters v Sharks 29:26 Cowboys v Knights 31:42 Warriors v Dragons 33:27 Eels v Broncos 35:15 Wests Tigers v Bulldogs 37:03 Final thoughts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • August 26 · 50 min

    Are the Warriors About to Win It All?

    Brad “Freddy” Fittler fills in for Phil Gould alongside Mat Thompson for a special edition of Six Tackles with Gus. Freddy ranks the NRL premiership contenders and reveals his number-one team heading into the finals. He also predicts the PNG Chiefs will reach the finals in their inaugural season, reacts to the club’s star-studded recruitment drive and debates whether the Roosters can recover from their shock loss to the Tigers. The team pays tribute to Jai Arrow ahead of an emotional South Sydney milestone, reflects on Adam Reynolds’ remarkable career and selects a hotly contested NRL team of the year. Plus, Freddy recalls Penrith’s historic 1991 premiership and previews every major game from the penultimate round of the regular season. 00:52 Freddy’s son begins his French rugby journey 03:02 Jai Arrow’s emotional South Sydney milestone 06:11 Freddy assesses the experimental kickoff rule 09:30 Should Adam Reynolds receive a farewell game? 10:38 Adam Reynolds’ remarkable career 12:50 Will the PNG Chiefs make the finals immediately? 14:42 Could tax-free money tempt Freddy back? 15:59 Is Jacob Preston a future captain? 17:23 Can the Roosters still win the premiership? 18:59 The Warriors’ enormous home-finals advantage 20:37 Freddy ranks the premiership contenders 24:31 Mat and Freddy select their team of the year 25:45 Kalyn Ponga versus James Tedesco 26:00 The NRL’s most underrated winger 28:30 The best forwards of the season 30:24 Freddy challenges Mat’s back-row selections 31:58 Why Wade Egan deserves recognition 33:20 Listener tactics and field goals every set 36:02 Memories of Penrith’s 1991 premiership 39:09 Six Tackles trivia 40:07 Round 26 and NRLW preview 40:57 Broncos v Storm 42:04 Sea Eagles v Dragons 42:51 Panthers v Bulldogs 45:11 Titans v Rabbitohs 46:06 Roosters v Dolphins 47:27 Cowboys v Wests Tigers 48:34 Warriors v Knights 48:52 Eels v Sharks 49:31 Final thoughts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E21
    August 3 · 54 min

    100% Footy Monday 3 August

    Phil Gould, Paul Gallen, Cam Smith, Allana Ferguson and James Bracey debate the biggest issues in Rugby League alongside the game's most influential figures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E20
    July 27 · 58 min

    100% Footy Monday 27 july

    Phil Gould, Paul Gallen, Cam Smith, Allana Ferguson and James Bracey debate the biggest issues in Rugby League alongside the game's most influential figures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E19
    July 20 · 55 min

    100% Footy Monday 20 July

    Phil Gould, Paul Gallen, Cam Smith, Allana Ferguson and James Bracey debate the biggest issues in Rugby League alongside the game's most influential figures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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