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 Weilder, Michael Chammas & Andrew Webster. 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.
Nathan Cleary & Junior Paulo ahead of Golden West Grand Final epic
War waged in the wild west - Gus, Gal, and the gang preview a grand final for the ages.
Captains Nathan Cleary and Junior Paulo join the show.
Who makes Mal's Kangaroos for the World Cup?
And looking back on the incredible season that was - the best storylines and scuttlebutt from another cracking year of NRL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/26/2022 • 44 minutes
Brad Arthur live on mounting pressure on his job, volatile club politics, nepotism & how Eels can break a 36-year premiership hoodoo
Team List Tuesday! Prelim finals sides are locked and loaded - which teams have booked their ticket to the big dance?Pressure on Parramatta mounts: rumours of nepotism, a player divide, along with a 36 year premiership drought hang heavy on their heads. Coach Brad Arthur joins us live. Plus, our old mate JT drops by from Cowboy Country and it's chock-a-block tonight with all the latest NRL scoops in Danny's Mailbag.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/20/2022 • 44 minutes, 18 seconds
No one is safe as Gus blasts officials, the bunker & MRC following yesterday's brutally bonkers Chooks Bunnies Final
Sin Bin City!Bunnies knock out the Chooks in one of the most brutal & chaotic finals clashes ever.Who survives a blockbuster weekend of semi-final football?And in the hot seat - is it Panthers' or Cowboys' premiership for the taking?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/12/2022 • 44 minutes, 15 seconds
Bellamy confirms he'll finish up at the end of 2023
Rivalries galore kick off a cracking first week of finals.
Storm coach Craig Bellamy reveals when he'll hang up the coaching boots.
Can the Roosters maintain the rage against Rabbitohs? Gus thinks not.
And Manly's horror show spirals out of control. Danny Weidler sits down exclusively with DCE and Tommy Turbo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/5/2022 • 44 minutes, 36 seconds
Round 25: Paul Gallen's finals proclamation leaves Gus speechless
This week on 100% Footy, Robbo's Roosters right in the fold to make premiership history.
Eels v Storm blockbuster set to shape a massive September of finals.
Penrith look to rest 13 stars against the Cowboys.
Raiders coach Ricky Stuart joins the show, and Gus' Dogs are barking - could we see some star halves lining up for the blue and white army at Belmore next year?
Let's trot, baby.
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8/29/2022 • 44 minutes, 12 seconds
Round 24: Is there really a great divide in the NRL?
Blow-outs, beltings, and bedlam. The NRL's great divide rears its ugly head.
Tamou's Tigers in turmoil - the spoon looms.
The Dragons lowball their one and only asset whilst Manly go under the microscope.
And have Newcastle found their next superstar number 7?
All that and plenty more on another cracking edition of 100% Footy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/22/2022 • 44 minutes, 28 seconds
Round 23: Doggies Get Their Man! Let's Trot, Ciraldo
Dogs get their man - Ciraldo locked in for five years,JT pays and emotional tribute to Paul Green,Can Bunnies go one better in 2022?Poor Manly's season is over,And Prince Kalyn sprung in the act.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/15/2022 • 44 minutes, 7 seconds
Round 22: “Do you need me to run it for you?” Gus and NRL CEO Andrew Abdo go toe-to-toe on MRC inconsistencies
Tonight on 100% Footy...NRL CEO Andrew Abdo joins the panelIs Ricky Stuart set to be stood down?Refereeing and MRC Inconsistency - Gus and Cam Smith clash with Chief Abdo on all the latest controversiesAnd with the Panthers almost a lock for this year's grand final, which other team in the top 8 will meet them?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/8/2022 • 44 minutes, 10 seconds
Round 21: "Who's in charge?" Gus and Locky Tear Shreds Through Current MRC Process Circus
The tables have turned, Nathan Cleary's suspension threatens to derail Panther's premiership run.A spate of contentious decisions from the MRC have NRL experts asking "who's in charge?"And St George on struggle street, can the red V put a red pen through 2022?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/1/2022 • 44 minutes, 41 seconds
Round 20: Gus and Gal Tee Off on Farcical Bunker Blunder After Tigers Fiasco
On 100% Footy... The claws are out - Tigers fume over controversial bunker ruling. Pride and Prejudice - Manly players threaten to boycott rd20 over inclusive jersey design.Kayln Ponga's season is over - can Knights put a red line through 2022?And it's panic stations in Melbourne - can Bellyache weather the storm?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/25/2022 • 44 minutes, 6 seconds
Round 19: Gus says Cleary, Gal says DCE for Roos jumper.
With Origin done and dusted, the race to finals well and truly heats up.
Broncos captain Adam Reynolds and Tigers 2023 coach Tim Sheens join the show.
And who will Mal pick in his Kangaroos side ahead of the World Cup?
Plenty to get through - let's trot!
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7/18/2022 • 44 minutes, 10 seconds
Round 18: Christian Welch chats Origin, Storm's form slump and the player's take on NRL's officiating and expansion
Tonight on 100% Footy...
NSW Coach Brad Fittler joins us live from Blues camp, Storm and Maroons star Christian Welch is on the panel for his thoughts on all things Maroons, Melbourne Storm's form slump and some of the biggest issues plaguing the NRL this seasonAnd have the Tigers finally found their coach in Tim Sheens? Plenty to get through... here we go!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/11/2022 • 44 minutes, 22 seconds
Round 17: Gus Gould is adamant NSW has the better team going into Game III
Origin sides are locked and loaded. We'll chat to Billy Slater ahead of the decider.
The race for the eight intensifies at clubland. Who rolls on and who drops out?
And after 1039 days, it was a dream homecoming for the warriors as they smashed the Tigers across the ditch.
All that and plenty more in another cracking edition of 100% Footy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/4/2022 • 44 minutes, 37 seconds
Episode 16: Gus & Gal's plea to Billy - no drastic changes to QLD for Game III!
We’re heading into a decider in QLD! Freddy’s Blues square up the series in Perth with an absolute demolition of the Maroons… where to now for Billy?
International footy gets us warmed up for the World Cup… but is there enough being done around the development of second tier nations?
And big names return ahead of a blockbuster round of NRL on NINE…
All that & plenty more on another cracking edition of 100% Footy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/27/2022 • 44 minutes, 17 seconds
Round 15: Freddy swing the axe ahead of Origin Game II
Freddy and new starting Blues hooker Api Koroisau drop in ahead of Game II.
Billy Slater and Ben Hunt join live from deep in Maroons camp.
Women's Origin and International footy gets set to light up Rep Round.
And clubland chaos offers up great escapes and big blowouts. Which teams can kiss their season goodbye?
All that and plenty more on another cracking episode of 100% Footy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/20/2022 • 44 minutes, 6 seconds
Round 14: Gus claims Doggies' dominance over Eels "biggest upset of the year"
Tonight on 100% Footy, Queenslanders have plenty to celebrate. Can they keep the good times rolling?
Where to now for Freddy's Blues - are there big changes ahead?
And the NRL coaching merry-go-round continues to spiral out of control. Who lnds where?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/13/2022 • 44 minutes, 28 seconds
Round 13: Gus declares Queensland's firepower up front
Tonight on 100% Footy, the final countdown is on - yes, State Of Origin us under 48 hours away. We head deep inside both camps for a final word heading into the blockbuster clash. The Raiders are on fire, so why is Ricky still not happy? And Nathan Brown is leaving the Warriors - who takes over? Plenty to get through.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/6/2022 • 41 minutes, 20 seconds
Round 12: 'Freddy's Blues Should Be Worried', Gus & Gal laude Billy Slater's incredible Maroons side for Game 1.
Tonight on 100% Footy...
State of Origin has arrived and the teams are locked and loaded... The panel dissect all the shock selection drama from both sides.
Freddy and Teddy chat to us live from the True Blues Dinner
And Billy stops by with DCE to chat all things Maroons...
Get excited Gus, here we go!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/30/2022 • 44 minutes, 9 seconds
Round 11: Kotoni Staggs and Stephen Crichton will be the NSW Blues’ Centres in State of Origin Game 1.
Tonight on 100% Footy… Darren Lockyer and Paul Gallen pick their sides for State of Origin Game 1. The Cowboys rain on Storm’s parade and ride into contention as genuine premiership dark horses. Big Broncos news out of Red Hill… And what’s doing at the Rabbitohs? Can they dig themselves out of this rut? All that and plenty more on another cracking edition of 100% Footy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/23/2022 • 44 minutes, 18 seconds
Round 10: Trent Barrett departs Bulldogs. Who fills the shoes?
Gus Gould sheds light on what exactly happened with Trent Barrett and the Bulldogs plus who steps in as head coach.
Magic Round concluces for another year, but not without some highs and lows.
All that and plenty more on another huge episode of 100% Footy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/16/2022 • 44 minutes, 27 seconds
Round 9: Gus Gould blasts bunker & NRL over Sin Bin & send-off blunders.
A gutsy sharks win comes at a big cost. Gus blasts reds over send-off blunder.
Kieran Foran becomes a Titan. Is it the right move for the Gold Coast?
And Magic Round gets set to light up the sunshine state, headlined by a top of the table clash between the Storm and the Panthers.
All that and plenty more on another cracking episode of 100% Footy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/9/2022 • 44 minutes, 5 seconds
Round 8: Gus' Doggies find their bark after cooking the Chooks
Tonight on 100% Footy, Bulldog boilover! Gus' boys from Belmore knock off the struggling chooks. What was behind Canterbury's remarkable turnaround? We ask the GM of the club himself.
It was a rough old trip to Darwin for the Eels. Chad Townsend's Cowboys handing them an absolute belting. We chat with North Queensland's star new recruit.
Sin bins or send-offs? With plenty of contentious decisions this weekend around foul play, our panel has their say on whether the punishment fits the crimes.
And show me the money! We break down all the pay packets of the highest paid players in the NRL. Gus Gould teaches us a thing or two about the best way to manage a roster and salary cap chaos at your club.
Don't miss another fiery episode of 100% Footy with James Bracey, Gus Gould, Michael Chammas, and Paul Gallen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/2/2022 • 44 minutes, 10 seconds
Round 7: Heart-stopping upset and demolition job
Tonight on 100% Footy, Anzac day offers up everything and more in a cracking afternoon and night of footy. The Dragons upset the Chooks for their first Anzac Cup win since 2018 and the Storm run rampant over the warriors to continue their Anzac Day dominance.
The Cowboys are riding high after belting the Titans. Can Payten's men keep the good times rolling? And the Broncos put the sword to Gus' Doggies. Now their attention turns to the Sharkies and fans are chomping at the bit to see Blues bolters Staggs and Talakai fight for Latrell's vacant NSW spot.
Tiger! Tiger! Tiger! Madge's men are back with their second win and huge scalp in 2022. What's been the key to unlocking this remarkable turnaround? And with the pressure now subsiding for Wests, which other clubs find themselves under the microscope?
Danny's got mail! Big news coming out of Manly around star young gun Josh Schuster. Could we see him at another club soon?Find out in this cracking episode of 100% Footy with James Bracey, Gus Gould, Danny Weidler and Paul Gallen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/25/2022 • 44 minutes, 12 seconds
Round 6: An Easter miracle! Brave Tigers upset the Eels
Tonight on 100% Footy, do you believe in miracles? The Tigers have notched up their first win of the season. The pressure valve releases after a gutsy Easter Monday win over the Eels.
The Knights get blindsided by more Ponga drama. Gus & Chammas clash on the effects media have on teams' seasons.
Gal challenged Gotcha4Life ambassador Karl Stefanovic to a boxing match for charity.
And Ricky's ropable! The Green Machine coach lets his players know all about it after their loss to the Cowboys on Thursday night. Can Ricky's Raisers turn their season around?
Find out in this cracking episode of 100% Footy with James Bracey, Gus Gould, Michael Chammas and Paul Gallen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/18/2022 • 44 minutes, 22 seconds
Round 5: Bad news for Rabbitohs, dismal dragons and Captains Challenges.
Gus is on the sidelines, but we've found a fair replacement... Cam Smith joins the panel.
BREAKING NEWS OUT OF RABBITOHS CAMP. Latrell Mitchell sidelined for 8 weeks and could miss the Origin opener. Who's in line to take his place? Hooks' on the line... Drama for the Dismal Dragons. IS Griffin safe from the axe? Roosters Grand Final hero and Premiership winner Yasmin Meakes. Cam the Ref Whisperer has his say on clubs exploiting Captains Challenges. And the gloves are off, Smith and Gallen go head to head of this years Origin series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/11/2022 • 41 minutes, 14 seconds
Round 4: Drama in Red Hill, dodgy dealings, and Tigers turmoil.
Gus Gould, James Bracey, Paul Gallen & Michael Chammas get stuck into another chaotic week of Rugby League on this week's episode of 100% Footy. It's red alert in Red Hill as the Broncos deal with high drama on and off the field. Wayne Bennett's not so secret meeting with Kalyn Ponga caused a stir with some of the biggest names in the game... is it time to introduce an end of season transfer window? Also, is there merit in an NRL draft? Roosters Captain Corban Baxter joins the panel ahead of a blockbuster NRLW Grand Final this Sunday. And the nightmare continues for Madge's men... where to next for the luckless Tigers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/4/2022 • 44 minutes, 9 seconds
Round 3: Golden point heroics and gruelling local derbies
Eels coach Brad Arthur joins Gus, Gal, Brace and Danny Weidler to help break down a chaotic third round of NRL filled with Golden point heroics, gruelling local derbies and a mammoth grand final rematch in the making. Dragons star Holli Wheeler also stops by to help kick off the inaugural NRLW finals series.
Golden point heroics, gruelling local derbies & a Grand Final rematch in the making, headlines this massive third episode of 100% Footy. Gus, Gal, Brace and Danny Weidler are joined by Eels coach Brad Arthur and Dragons superstar Holli Wheeler to get stuck into a chaotic round of rugby league & kick off the first ever NRLW finals series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/28/2022 • 44 minutes, 23 seconds
Second round of NRL full of golden point chaos and drama filled feuds
Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon joins Gus, Gal, Brace and Michael Chammas to help break down a second round of NRL full of golden point chaos, drama filled feuds and a return to former glory for teams long time considered on struggle street.
Golden point thrillers, a party in the sunshine state and a new era for teams long considered on struggle street heads this cracking second episode of 100% Footy in 2022. Will we see another fiery chapter added to the books of feuds? Is Madge Maguire already on the chopping block? And have Cronulla found their new man to lead them to the promised land? Gus, Gal, Brace and Michael Chammas are joined by Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon to get stuck into a blockbuster second round of NRL. Oh and one other thing… don’t get Gus started on the bunker! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/21/2022 • 44 minutes, 6 seconds
First round chaos in 2022 NRL premiership
Gus, Gal, Brace and Danny Weidler are joined by Broncos coach Kevin Walters as this all star cast deep dive into a chaotic first round of Rugby league on 100% Footy.
As shock upsets and horror injuries wreak havoc across the first weekend of the 2022 NRL premiership, our 100% Footy panel break down what it all means heading into a blockbuster round 2 of the competition. Broncos coach Kevin Walters joins us live as Brisbane bask in their gutsy upset over the Rabbitohs. Danny Weidler explains how each club perceives independent doctors ruling on HIA’s from the bunker. And Gus Gould takes us through his beloved Bulldogs’ hard fought win over the Cowboys in Townsville. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.