LOOSE CARRY: Cronulla SLAMMED after “rubbish” Eels loss + verdict on NRL rule trial

The Loose Carry team dive into the form of the sides set for finals after the top eight was locked in with one round remaining, with Cronulla’s credentials questioned after a poor showing against Parramatta. The Dolphins have been backed as a real threat in the premiership race, while the Roosters could fall behind after another injury concern. Plus, a verdict on the NRL’s late-season kick-off trial, Jacob Saifiti’s MRC incident, and a look at Brisbane’s struggling defence.

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.

⬇️ Today's Rundown:

00:00 Welcome to Loose Carry

02:59 Saifiti Send-off

07:41 Fair or Foul

25:17 Health Check

33:05 Final Round Scenarios

35:30 Contender or Pretender

37:24 Coach's Corner

44:55 Jai Arrow + Wayne Bennett

46:18 What's coming up?

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Recorded on 31/08/2026

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