LOOSE CARRY: Laurie Daley departs + a deep dive on the Cowboys defence

The Loose Carry team react to Laurie Daley’s decision to step down as NSW coach and break down where it all went wrong for North Queensland in the Cowboys’ 12-82 hammering at the hands of the Roosters. ‘Fair or Foul’ rates the early success of Dean Young’s tenure as Dragons coach, as well as whether the Broncos’ 2025 premiership was their ‘Last Dance’, and the team also take a look at the run home to the finals as Newcastle and Canterbury continue to rise.

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

02:07 Laurie Daley Steps Down

11:14 Fair or Foul?

28:22 The Run Home

33:27 Coach's Corner

40:35 What's Coming Up?

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Recorded on 03/08/2026

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