NSW Origin coach Brad Fittler, Mat Thompson and NRL legend Andrew Johns dissect the biggest issues of the week.

NSW Origin coach Brad Fittler, Mat Thompson and NRL legend Andrew Johns dissect the biggest issues of the week.

Freddy and the Eighth

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Boys debate what NRL rules need to be changed and added ASAP

This week on Freddy & the Eighth, the boys name some shock contenders outside the top 4 who could win the Premiership. Brad Fittler reveals his hilarious ‘welcome to Rugby League’ moment, while Joey explains which roommate he would room with again and who he wouldn’t. Plus, should the NRL buy the Super League? All that and more! Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9

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This week on Freddy &amp; the Eighth, the boys name some shock contenders outside the top 4 who could win the Premiership. Brad Fittler reveals his hilarious &lsquo;welcome to Rugby League&rsquo; moment, while Joey explains which roommate he would room with again and who he wouldn&rsquo;t. Plus, should the NRL buy the Super League? All that and more! Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9
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The shock contenders that could win it all in 2026

Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns make sense of the contract drama involving Sam Walker and the Sydney Roosters. Should the Perth Bears go all-in on securing the signings of Cameron Munster and Daly Cherry-Evans? Rabbitohs Fullback Matt Dufty joins the show to chat about the ups and downs of his footy career. Plus, should the NRL add a 3rd place game on Grand Final week? All that and more on another episode of Freddy & the Eighth. Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9

0:00 Our new intro
2:00 Mad Monday celebrations
2:48 Horsburgh’s brain snap
3:40 John Hopoate’s phantom finger
4:51 Horsburgh dropped
5:29 Paulo & Horsburgh to Perth?
6:30 Sam Walker contract drama
8:16 DCE to England or Perth
9:52 Brian To’o to PNG
12:40 PNG singing frenzy
13:44 Touring PNG
14:29 Matt Dufty joins the show
15:11 How Dufty joined the Bunnies
16:00 Ups and downs of his career
17:33 Difficulties of train and trial deal
17:58 What does the future hold?
18:39 If Dufty wasn’t a footy player
19:35 Playing with Cody Walker
20:20 Playing under Wayne Bennett
20:55 Fullback battle with Jye Gray
21:30 Dufty’s relationship with Sam Burgess
22:25 Joey’s time at Warrington
24:15 Bulldogs v Rabbitohs preview
25:52 Relief for the Bears
26:47 Perth Bears 2027 team
27:16 Importance of a private plane
28:37 Risk of injuries with Perth
30:01 Bears should target DCE
32:31 Grand Final week extravaganza
34:22 Freddy & the Eighth Medal
36:35 Having a Crack thanks to Sportsbet
39:01 Thursday Night Footy preview
40:39 Friday Night Footy preview
40:58 Saturday Night Footy preview
41:34 Sunday Arvo Footy preview
42:29 Congratulations to Emma and TBH


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Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns make sense of the contract drama involving Sam Walker and the Sydney Roosters. Should the Perth Bears go all-in on securing the signings of Cameron Munster and Daly Cherry-Evans? Rabbitohs Fullback Matt Dufty joins the show to chat about the ups and downs of his footy career. Plus, should the NRL add a 3rd place game on Grand Final week? All that and more on another episode of Freddy &amp; the Eighth. Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9
0:00 Our new intro 2:00 Mad Monday celebrations 2:48 Horsburgh&rsquo;s brain snap 3:40 John Hopoate&rsquo;s phantom finger 4:51 Horsburgh dropped 5:29 Paulo &amp; Horsburgh to Perth? 6:30 Sam Walker contract drama 8:16 DCE to England or Perth 9:52 Brian To&rsquo;o to PNG 12:40 PNG singing frenzy 13:44 Touring PNG 14:29 Matt Dufty joins the show 15:11 How Dufty joined the Bunnies 16:00 Ups and downs of his career 17:33 Difficulties of train and trial deal 17:58 What does the future hold? 18:39 If Dufty wasn&rsquo;t a footy player 19:35 Playing with Cody Walker 20:20 Playing under Wayne Bennett 20:55 Fullback battle with Jye Gray 21:30 Dufty&rsquo;s relationship with Sam Burgess 22:25 Joey&rsquo;s time at Warrington 24:15 Bulldogs v Rabbitohs preview 25:52 Relief for the Bears 26:47 Perth Bears 2027 team 27:16 Importance of a private plane 28:37 Risk of injuries with Perth 30:01 Bears should target DCE 32:31 Grand Final week extravaganza 34:22 Freddy &amp; the Eighth Medal 36:35 Having a Crack thanks to Sportsbet 39:01 Thursday Night Footy preview 40:39 Friday Night Footy preview 40:58 Saturday Night Footy preview 41:34 Sunday Arvo Footy preview 42:29 Congratulations to Emma and TBH
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Are the Roosters in danger of losing superstar Sam Walker

The gang is back together and ready to tackle all the latest talking points in the world of Rugby League. Adam Doueihi and Benji Marshall may have patched things over, but the boys still believe things need to change at the Wests Tigers. The PNG Chiefs are putting together a formidable roster with the acquisition of Zac Lomax. Plus, the Sharks are circling, can Nicho Hynes steer the Cronulla Sharks to a premiership in 2026? All that and more on another episode of Freddy & the Eighth. Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9

0:00 The gang is back together
0:15 Happy Birthday Danika
0:57 Joey’s private jet
1:52 The Channel 9 Chopper
2:52 Freddy’s microphone hack
3:13 Nicho Hynes on fire
3:38 Hazem El Masri’s kicking masterclass
4:45 No health issues for Laurie
7:48 Doueihi returns to the Tigers
8:49 Was Doueihi in the wrong?
9:23 Stability key to club success
10:08 Tales of Tiger Town
10:59 What needs to change
14:13 Greatest sports curse broken
15:47 Gaelic Football commentary
16:32 County Mayo win the All-Ireland
16:54 Ruby League hoodoo’s
17:03 Roosters v Cowboys
17:44 Knights’ first win against Broncos
18:16 Curse of the Bambino
18:46 Ben Hunt’s curse to redemption
19:25 Sharks break premiership drought
20:02 Rabbitohs comeback premiership win
21:11 Lomax signs with PNG
24:53 Ins and Outs of Round 22
26:05 Blaize Talagi dropped
27:23 Ponga returns
28:15 Sharks surging to the finish
31:33 Jai July
32:46 Freddy & the Eighth Medal
35:35 Having A Crack thanks to Sportsbet
39:06 Sam Walker’s Origin pass
39:55 Thursday Night Footy preview
40:57 Friday Night Footy preview
41:18 Sunday Arvo Footy preview
42:30 Freddy discovers AI


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The gang is back together and ready to tackle all the latest talking points in the world of Rugby League. Adam Doueihi and Benji Marshall may have patched things over, but the boys still believe things need to change at the Wests Tigers. The PNG Chiefs are putting together a formidable roster with the acquisition of Zac Lomax. Plus, the Sharks are circling, can Nicho Hynes steer the Cronulla Sharks to a premiership in 2026? All that and more on another episode of Freddy &amp; the Eighth. Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9
0:00 The gang is back together 0:15 Happy Birthday Danika 0:57 Joey&rsquo;s private jet 1:52 The Channel 9 Chopper 2:52 Freddy&rsquo;s microphone hack 3:13 Nicho Hynes on fire 3:38 Hazem El Masri&rsquo;s kicking masterclass 4:45 No health issues for Laurie 7:48 Doueihi returns to the Tigers 8:49 Was Doueihi in the wrong? 9:23 Stability key to club success 10:08 Tales of Tiger Town 10:59 What needs to change 14:13 Greatest sports curse broken 15:47 Gaelic Football commentary 16:32 County Mayo win the All-Ireland 16:54 Ruby League hoodoo&rsquo;s 17:03 Roosters v Cowboys 17:44 Knights&rsquo; first win against Broncos 18:16 Curse of the Bambino 18:46 Ben Hunt&rsquo;s curse to redemption 19:25 Sharks break premiership drought 20:02 Rabbitohs comeback premiership win 21:11 Lomax signs with PNG 24:53 Ins and Outs of Round 22 26:05 Blaize Talagi dropped 27:23 Ponga returns 28:15 Sharks surging to the finish 31:33 Jai July 32:46 Freddy &amp; the Eighth Medal 35:35 Having A Crack thanks to Sportsbet 39:06 Sam Walker&rsquo;s Origin pass 39:55 Thursday Night Footy preview 40:57 Friday Night Footy preview 41:18 Sunday Arvo Footy preview 42:30 Freddy discovers AI
 NRL on Nine is the home of everything rugby league so stay tuned for more NRL highlights, analysis, opinion and video.
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Boys debate what NRL rules need to be changed and added ASAP

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