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Phil "Gus" Gould and Mathew Thompson dive into the physical evolution of the NRL.
From the "diminutive" magic of Alfie Langer and Geoff Toovey to the massive stature of modern playmakers like 6'4" Lachlan Galvin, Gus explains why the "little man" is being blasted out of the front line.
Plus, a look at Nathan Cleary’s "majestic" form and why he needs an Origin series win to cement his legacy.
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"Ask Gus: From Tiny Terrors to Modern Giants" is an episode of Six Tackles With Gus. Runtime 10 min. Published April 5, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.