LOOSE CARRY: NSW’s Game 3 team “smacks of not having a plan”

LOOSE CARRY: NSW’s Game 3 team “smacks of not having a plan”

Author: Zero Tackle June 29, 2026 Duration: 40:21

The final team lists for the 2026 Origin series have landed ahead of the series decider, with the team breaking down some of the surprise changes and decisions, namely out of New South Wales following the Game 2 loss in Melbourne. Lee takes a look at the evolution of the game for Coach’s Corner, and ‘Fair or Foul?’ argues whether Selwyn Cobbo is the NRL’s form player. Also, a look at the Cowboys’ win over Penrith, the Dolphins-Dragons clash, and another Select Cards NRL Break Battle.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 Phoenix Trinidad, Zero Tackle’s Darren Parkin and Rugby League Coach Lee Addison.⬇️ Today's Rundown:00:00 Welcome to Loose Carry02:07 QLD Game III team04:21 NSW Game III team06:02 Origin Game III team reaction13:11 NUMBER UP15:18 Cowboys def. Panthers17:56 Dolphins def. Warriors18:59 Katoa injury20:34 Lee Addison story21:55 Fair or Foul25:16 Jason Ryles26:06 Coach's Corner33:46 Select Card Break Battle🏉 Want to take your Rugby League Coaching to the next level?https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/coachmentor/⭐ Check out 2026 NRL League Heroeshttps://selectcards.com.au/collections/nrlRecorded on 29/06/2026FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media:NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackleTW: https://twitter.com/zerotackleIG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/T: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle


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