LOOSE CARRY: A BIG call on the 2027 Dragons + a potential Panthers weakness ft. @TheLeaguie ​

LOOSE CARRY: A BIG call on the 2027 Dragons + a potential Panthers weakness ft. @TheLeaguie ​

Author: Zero Tackle August 10, 2026 Duration: 44:01

Phoenix, Lee and Zero Tackle reporter Leo Twemlow are joined by The Leaguie to recap a shock St George Illawarra win, and assess how high the Dragons can fly in 2027. ‘Fair or Foul’ raises questions over the Panthers, Sea Eagles, Warriors and the NRL as a whole, with New Zealand’s premiership credentials also flagged. Plus a dive into the impact of the new kick-off rule, and a look at the role of back rows and centres 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.


Editor's Note: had a bit of a tech issue with the Coach's Corner overlay. Stay tuned on our socials for a clearer version


⬇️ Today's Rundown:

00:00 Welcome to Loose Carry

02:36 2027 Dragons preview

09:24 Fair or Foul

27:03 Warriors are the real deal

28:48 Kick-off Trials

33:31 Coach's Corner

41:31 What's Coming up?


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Recorded on 10/08/2026


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