Join Brad Fittler, Andrew Johns and host Mat Thompson for another weird and wonderful episode of Freddy and the Eighth. From the '94 Kangaroos tour and Mal Meninga's last game, Freddy reveals almost finishing footy overseas and Joey recalls the toughest player to tackle. Our boys judge the greatest put-downs in League history and look back at some of the scariest mascots we've seen. We look the upcoming 300th game for Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and talk Freddy's grooming habits. All that plus a big preview of the games on Nine this weekend. 

Join Brad Fittler, Andrew Johns and host Mat Thompson for another weird and wonderful episode of Freddy and the Eighth. From the '94 Kangaroos tour and Mal Meninga's last game, Freddy reveals almost finishing footy overseas and Joey recalls the toughest player to tackle. Our boys judge the greatest put-downs in League history and look back at some of the scariest mascots we've seen. We look the upcoming 300th game for Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and talk Freddy's grooming habits. All that plus a big preview of the games on Nine this weekend.

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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NSW Origin coach Brad Fittler, Mat Thompson and NRL legend Andrew Johns dissect the biggest issues of the week.<a href="https://www.9now.com.au/freddy-and-the-eighth-nrl"></a>

Fittler calls for crowd crackdown

The Eighth Immortal Andrew Johns issues a HUGE piece of advice for phenom Lachlan Galvin as he reaches a crossroads in his young career. NRL Legend Brad Fittler breaks down NSW Blues ongoing Fullback battle between Dylan Edwards and James Tedesco. The NRL Greats applaud the Women's State of Origin and the rate at which the game is evolving. Plus, the boys share some stories about which goal-kickers they looked to as kids and we dig through the archives to find the funniest goal-kicking fails of all time.

The Eighth Immortal Andrew Johns issues a HUGE piece of advice for phenom Lachlan Galvin as he reaches a crossroads in his young career. NRL Legend Brad Fittler breaks down NSW Blues ongoing Fullback battle between Dylan Edwards and James Tedesco. The NRL Greats applaud the Women's State of Origin and the rate at which the game is evolving. Plus, the boys share some stories about which goal-kickers they looked to as kids and we dig through the archives to find the funniest goal-kicking fails of all time.

An Immortal’s PATIENT PLEA to talented Tiger cub

Former NSW coach Brad Fittler doesn’t hold anything back when reflecting on Game 1 of last year’s State of Origin series. The NRL legend calls out the ‘uneducated people’ slamming his decision to play Nicho Hynes in the centres and later storms out after seeing a controversial penalty that changed the outcome of the game. Joey reveals who the Parramatta Eels should be calling to be their next coach. Plus, the boys give their thoughts on Madge’s overhaul of the Blues and Billy’s bizarre bench line-up. All that and more on another edition of Freddy & the Eighth. 

Former NSW coach Brad Fittler doesn’t hold anything back when reflecting on Game 1 of last year’s State of Origin series. The NRL legend calls out the ‘uneducated people’ slamming his decision to play Nicho Hynes in the centres and later storms out after seeing a controversial penalty that changed the outcome of the game. Joey reveals who the Parramatta Eels should be calling to be their next coach. Plus, the boys give their thoughts on Madge’s overhaul of the Blues and Billy’s bizarre bench line-up. All that and more on another edition of Freddy &amp; the Eighth.

Freddy still haunted by nightmare Origin penalty

Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns collaborate on their ultimate NSW Blues lineup for State of Origin Game 1. The footy masterminds debate history vs form, unpack every position, and identify the game plan for beating the Queensland Maroons. The boys react to Brad Arthur's sacking and what it means for the Eels, dish out their votes for the F8 Medal, and squirm at the worst footy spews. Plus, a preview of this week's Indigenous Round on Nine and 9Now. 

Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns collaborate on their ultimate NSW Blues lineup for State of Origin Game 1. The footy masterminds debate history vs form, unpack every position, and identify the game plan for beating the Queensland Maroons. The boys react to Brad Arthur's sacking and what it means for the Eels, dish out their votes for the F8 Medal, and squirm at the worst footy spews. Plus, a preview of this week's Indigenous Round on Nine and 9Now.

Fittler calls for crowd crackdown

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