# Verdicts for the BIG looming Origin selection calls

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Podcast: [Zero Tackle NRL Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/zero-tackle-nrl-podcast-7230942)
Published: 2026-05-11T06:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://zero-tackle-nrl-podcast.captivate.fm/episode/verdicts-for-the-big-looming-origin-selection-calls
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## Resource

With Origin just weeks away, the team break down and make verdits on some of the biggest looming selection calls for both the Blues and Maroons. The Tigers’ woes continued over the weekend as the Storm found some form, while Lee outlines just how bad the situation is at St George Illawarra. Plus, another Select Cards Battle Break between Phoenix and Darren! 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 02:08 Number up with Darren Parkin 05:01 Wests Tigers Woes 09:34 Origin Predictions 27:29 Coach’s Corner: Dragons Horrid Defence 36:05 Select Card Break Battle 🏉 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 11/05/2026 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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