# LOOSE CARRY: The CLEAR front-runners for the Dragons job ft. Ryan Hoffman

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Podcast: [Zero Tackle NRL Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/zero-tackle-nrl-podcast-7230942)
Published: 2026-04-19T23:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://zero-tackle-nrl-podcast.captivate.fm/episode/loose-carry-the-clear-front-runners-for-the-dragons-job-ft-ryan-hoffman
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Recording just moments after Shane Flanagan’s St George Illawarra departure was confirmed, the team - alongside NRL great Ryan Hoffman - analyse the end of Flanagan’s tenure and who could succeed him at the Dragons, with two candidates seen as the standout options. The situation at the Storm is yet to improve, with Hoffman weighing in on the state of play at his former club, while Jake Trbojevic’s future is also front of mind amid ongoing concussion concerns. 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 Phoenix Trinidad, Zero Tackle’s Darren Parkin and Rugby League Coach Lee Addison. ⬇️ Today's Rundown: 00:00 Intro 02:11 Shane Flanagan departs the Dragons 16:00 Melbourne Storm struggles 23:41 Rugby League Stars Pack Break 26:47 Jake Trbojevic Concussion 30:49 Coach's Corner: Eels Defence 36:10 Positives and Highlights 🏉 Want to take your Rugby League Coaching to the next level?https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/coachmentor/ ⭐ Check out 2026 NRL League Heroes https://selectcards.com.au/collections/nrl Recorded on 20/04/2026 FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media: NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackle TW: https://twitter.com/zerotackle IG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/ T: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle

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