LOOSE CARRY: Questions raised over two NRL contenders + the coach facing HUGE pressure in 2027 ft. @TheLeaguie ​

The Loose Carry NRL Podcast crew discuss Joey Manu’s move move to the PNG Chiefs, and where the headline signing leaves the Perth Bears on the eve of their inaugural NRL campaign. ‘Fair or Foul’ raises questions over where the Warriors and Roosters sit in the premiership race, and what last year’s winner means for what’s to come. Plus, a look at the sides outside the top eight, and a focus on the Warriors’ attack for Coach’s Corner.

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

01:58 Joey Manu signs with PNG

14:47 Perth's Best 19

15:36 Fair or Foul

26:25 Who deserves the top 8 spots?

28:27 Non-Finals teams

32:47 Coach's Corner

38:04 What's coming up?

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Recorded on 24/08/2026

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