“I’ve Been Dead for 3 Days” | Gus’ Origin Calls, Magic Round Chaos & The Walsh v Ponga Debate

“I’ve Been Dead for 3 Days” | Gus’ Origin Calls, Magic Round Chaos & The Walsh v Ponga Debate

From Six Tackles With Gus by 9Podcasts

May 13, 2026 · 1h 12m · Season 10 · Episode 11

About this episode

Phil Gould discusses a heart monitor scare, Magic Round chaos, and the Reece Walsh vs Kalyn Ponga debate in rugby league.

Phil Gould returns with one of the great podcast openers after revealing a heart monitor scare that led to the line: “I’ve been dead for 3 days.” From there, it’s straight into Magic Round chaos and the biggest Origin talking points heading into team selections. Gus breaks down the Reece Walsh v Kalyn Ponga fullback debate, the Warriors’ decision to release Luke Metcalf, and why modern rugby league has become “a game of fatigue.” There’s also Ask Gus from Switzerland, Perth expansion discussion, Women’s Origin preview, and a full Round 11 Magic Round breakdown. Six Tackles with Gus State of Origin Game 1 live podcast show is happening at The Locker Room from 2pm before kick off on Wednesday 27th of May. If you want to come along send us your best Ask Gus Question to  sixtackles@nine.com.au It’s all thanks to TAB. NordVPN is giving you a huge discount and four extra months on your NordVPN subscription. To get this exclusive deal, go to  nordvpn.com/sixtackles .  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Phil Gould

Topics covered

  • Magic Round
  • State of Origin
  • rugby league
  • Reece Walsh vs Kalyn Ponga
  • women's rugby
  • expansion discussions

Keywords

  • rugby league
  • Magic Round
  • State of Origin
  • Reece Walsh
  • Kalyn Ponga
  • women's rugby
  • expansion
  • Phil Gould

Sponsors

TAB, NordVPN

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Organizations: Warriors

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