Phoenix Trinidad and Zero Tackle Analyst Darren sit down with NRL halfback Chad Townsend to relive the highs, pressures, and unforgettable moments of grand final week . Chad takes us behind the scenes of the 2016 Cronulla Sharks premiership run , sharing how the team handled media commitments, training intensity, and the weight of history. From tough selection calls and fan stories, to his advice for players experiencing their first grand final, this is a raw and inspiring look at what it takes to perform on rugby league’s biggest stage. 🔗 The Chad Townsend Show: https://www.youtube.com/@ChadTownsend10 ⬇️ THE RUNDOWN: 00:00 – Intro 01:12 – Roosters 2025 season reflections 03:29 – Prelim finals schedule fairness 07:18 – Inside grand final week (2016 Sharks) 09:09 – Treating the grand final like a normal game? 11:09 – Using club history & past players as motivation 13:12 – Distractions & managing pressure 16:15 – Training & self-preservation before the big game 17:35 – The tough calls on selection 19:10 – How many sessions before a grand final? 22:02 – Does the grand final feel “normal” after kickoff? 24:26 – Mindset & instincts in high-pressure moments 27:18 – The moment it felt real 29:10 – Funny & random fan stories 31:05 – Advice for first-time grand final players 32:28 – Chad’s YouTube & Sharks reunion plans 33:55 – Wrap up #NRL #ChadTownsend #RugbyLeague #NRLPodcast FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media: NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackle X: https://x.com/zerotackle IG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle
