On this edition of Freddy & the Eighth Roosters star James Tedesco joins the show, revealing how last year’s Origin axing surprised him. Joey ERUPTS at the return of cannonball tackles and calls for it to be banned. Freddy can’t keep his mouth shut and spills the beans on a hilarious Tommy Raudonikis story. Plus, the gang predict who will make the finals in a congested NRL ladder.

On this edition of Freddy &amp; the Eighth Roosters star James Tedesco joins the show, revealing how last year&rsquo;s Origin axing surprised him. Joey ERUPTS at the return of cannonball tackles and calls for it to be banned. Freddy can&rsquo;t keep his mouth shut and spills the beans on a hilarious Tommy Raudonikis story. Plus, the gang predict who will make the finals in a congested NRL ladder.

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.

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FED UP Joey calls for serious change to ‘dangerous’ tackle

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Victorious NSW Blues coach Laurie Daley joins Andrew Johns and Danika Mason on a special edition of Freddy & the Eighth. Laurie throws his support behind Joey to coach the NSW Blues in the future. The Origin greats name their ultimate team of the 90s. Can Manly survive without Tom Trbojevic and what does his latest injury mean for the future of his career? Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9

0:00 Welcome Laurie Daley
2:33 Laurie reflects on Origin
3:15 Difference between coaching and playing
4:02 Aftermath of Game 3
4:56 Hardest part of coaching
7:12 Loz’s future as coach
7:47 Who is a future Origin coach?
9:08 Loz endorses Joey for coaching
10:43 1996 Origin series
11:53 Loz’s hit on Andrew Gee
12:36 Bonding in Origin
13:49 Difference from 2014 to 2026
15:14 Grand Final celebrations
17:27 Tim Sheens’ coaching tree
19:18 Joey’s ultimate 90s team
25:17 Loz’s ultimate 90s team
25:54 Bozo sprays ET
27:22 Turbo’s hamstring injury
28:40 Turbo to the centres?
30:55 Having A Crack by Sportsbet
34:20 Jai July
34:48 Freddy & the Eighth medal
35:47 Broncos run home
38:59 Thursday Night Footy preview
40:03 Friday Night Footy preview
40:36 Sunday Arvo Footy preview
41:39 Vale Scott Dureau

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Victorious NSW Blues coach Laurie Daley joins Andrew Johns and Danika Mason on a special edition of Freddy &amp; the Eighth. Laurie throws his support behind Joey to coach the NSW Blues in the future. The Origin greats name their ultimate team of the 90s. Can Manly survive without Tom Trbojevic and what does his latest injury mean for the future of his career? Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9
0:00 Welcome Laurie Daley 2:33 Laurie reflects on Origin 3:15 Difference between coaching and playing 4:02 Aftermath of Game 3 4:56 Hardest part of coaching 7:12 Loz&rsquo;s future as coach 7:47 Who is a future Origin coach? 9:08 Loz endorses Joey for coaching 10:43 1996 Origin series 11:53 Loz&rsquo;s hit on Andrew Gee 12:36 Bonding in Origin 13:49 Difference from 2014 to 2026 15:14 Grand Final celebrations 17:27 Tim Sheens&rsquo; coaching tree 19:18 Joey&rsquo;s ultimate 90s team 25:17 Loz&rsquo;s ultimate 90s team 25:54 Bozo sprays ET 27:22 Turbo&rsquo;s hamstring injury 28:40 Turbo to the centres? 30:55 Having A Crack by Sportsbet 34:20 Jai July 34:48 Freddy &amp; the Eighth medal 35:47 Broncos run home 38:59 Thursday Night Footy preview 40:03 Friday Night Footy preview 40:36 Sunday Arvo Footy preview 41:39 Vale Scott Dureau
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Laurie Daley endorses Joey to coach NSW

The Eighth Immortal is away on holidays so we’ve recruited his nephew! Cooper Johns joins Brad Fittler and Danika Mason for a very funny episode. The trio make sense of the Jarome Luai and Benji Marshall saga, and has Luai’s time at the Tigers been successful or a failure? Is the Melbourne Storm’s season over with Cameron Munster set to miss 4-6 weeks? Plus, we dive into some of the best ‘having a crack’ moments in Rugby League history.

The Eighth Immortal is away on holidays so we&rsquo;ve recruited his nephew! Cooper Johns joins Brad Fittler and Danika Mason for a very funny episode. The trio make sense of the Jarome Luai and Benji Marshall saga, and has Luai&rsquo;s time at the Tigers been successful or a failure? Is the Melbourne Storm&rsquo;s season over with Cameron Munster set to miss 4-6 weeks? Plus, we dive into some of the best &lsquo;having a crack&rsquo; moments in Rugby League history.

Has Luai’s tenure at the Wests Tigers been successful or a huge failure

Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns share their final words ahead of the 2026 State of Origin decider.

2024 Origin hero Bradman Best joins the show to discuss tactics and gameplan ahead of Game III.

Plus, the boys name the best Indigenous player they have played with in their careers.

All that and more on a special Origin edition of Freddy & the Eighth.

Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns share their final words ahead of the 2026 State of Origin decider.
2024 Origin hero Bradman Best joins the show to discuss tactics and gameplan ahead of Game III.
Plus, the boys name the best Indigenous player they have played with in their careers.
All that and more on a special Origin edition of Freddy &amp; the Eighth.

FED UP Joey calls for serious change to ‘dangerous’ tackle

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