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

<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>⬇️ Today&#39;s Rundown:</p><p>00:00 Welcome to Loose Carry</p><p>02:59 Saifiti Send-off</p><p>07:41 Fair or Foul</p><p>25:17 Health Check</p><p>33:05 Final Round Scenarios</p><p>35:30 Contender or Pretender</p><p>37:24 Coach&#39;s Corner</p><p>44:55 Jai Arrow + Wayne Bennett</p><p>46:18 What&#39;s coming up?</p><p><br></p><p>🏉 Want to take your Rugby League Coaching to the next level?https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/coachmentor/</p><p><br></p><p>⭐ Check out 2026 NRL League Heroes</p><p>https://selectcards.com.au/collections/nrl</p><p><br></p><p>Recorded on 31/08/2026</p><p><br></p><p>FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media:</p><p>NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.com</p><p>FB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackle</p><p>TW: https://twitter.com/zerotackle</p><p>IG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/</p><p>T: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle</p>