With 70 days until Origin I Andrew Johns has called for Cody Walker to be the NSW five-eighth if an injured Mitch Moses can't play. Alongside Brad Fittler and host Mat Thompson, the boys dissect the injuries across the NRL and the stars that leave the biggest hole. Joey wonders aloud about Easter, eating meat and the Knights mascot that got banned... Broncos skipper Adam Reynolds joins the show ahead of the Queensland Derby, and we add another sport into the Freddy and the Eighth games. Plus, the boys look at Good Friday games over the last few years and preview the Nine and 9Now matches this Easter Long Weekend.

With 70 days until Origin I Andrew Johns has called for Cody Walker to be the NSW five-eighth if an injured Mitch Moses can't play. Alongside Brad Fittler and host Mat Thompson, the boys dissect the injuries across the NRL and the stars that leave the biggest hole. Joey wonders aloud about Easter, eating meat and the Knights mascot that got banned... Broncos skipper Adam Reynolds joins the show ahead of the Queensland Derby, and we add another sport into the Freddy and the Eighth games. Plus, the boys look at Good Friday games over the last few years and preview the Nine and 9Now matches this Easter Long 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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Immortal backs Walker for Origin as injury ward grows

Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns back Latrell Mitchell's & Mitchell Moses' 'X-Factor' abilities to win Game II for NSW. Joey Believes Connor Watson can replicate a similar performance to that of NSW Blues great Brad Wing. Damien Cook is off to the Dragons, are they a chance of making the finals with him there? We dig through the archives to find some of the best long-range tries in NRL history. The boys slam players who are milking penalties and are glad changes are going to be made. Plus, Brad shares his experience with Water beds from his teenage days. All that and more on a special Origin preview edition of Freddy & the Eighth.

Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns back Latrell Mitchell's &amp; Mitchell Moses' 'X-Factor' abilities to win Game II for NSW. Joey Believes Connor Watson can replicate a similar performance to that of NSW Blues great Brad Wing. Damien Cook is off to the Dragons, are they a chance of making the finals with him there? We dig through the archives to find some of the best long-range tries in NRL history. The boys slam players who are milking penalties and are glad changes are going to be made. Plus, Brad shares his experience with Water beds from his teenage days. All that and more on a special Origin preview edition of Freddy &amp; the Eighth.

Legends EXCITED by X-Factor fueled NSW side

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.

Immortal backs Walker for Origin as injury ward grows

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