Loose Carry: MASSIVE Changes Coming to Origin

Loose Carry: MASSIVE Changes Coming to Origin

Author: Zero Tackle June 2, 2025 Duration: 52:30

In this week's episode of Loose Carry, host Phoenix Trinidad, Darren Parkin, Zero Tackle's Scott Pryde and Lee Addison talk all things NRL. The latest on Mitchell Barnett's injury, possible Origin replacements, celebrating Alex Johnston's 200 tries, Payne Haas' contract talks and more.

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.

⬇️ Today's Rundown:


00:00 Welcome to Loose Carry!

01:37 Mitch Barnett Injury

04:57 Other Origin Changes

11:38 The Origin Period

16:45 Dragons def. Knights

21:32 Storm def. Titans

25:24 Cowboys def. Tigers

28:54 Sea Eagles def. Broncos

33:07 Raiders def. Roosters

36:10 Alex Johnston 200 Tries

39:24 Payne Haas Contract

43:12 Mailbag

48:29 Round 14 preview


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Recorded on 02/06/2025


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