Andrew Johns reveals his final Blues side for State of Origin Game I, hinting to coach Brad Fittler what to do with Tom Trbojevic, Nicho Hynes and other players on the cusp of selection. The boys crystal ball the next Dragons coach, relive some of the NRL's greatest hits, and celebrate First Nations talents Anthony Mundine, Nathan Blacklock and more ahead of Indigenous Round. Plus, a preview of the Round 12 matches on Nine and 9Now

Andrew Johns reveals his final Blues side for State of Origin Game I, hinting to coach Brad Fittler what to do with Tom Trbojevic, Nicho Hynes and other players on the cusp of selection. The boys crystal ball the next Dragons coach, relive some of the NRL's greatest hits, and celebrate First Nations talents Anthony Mundine, Nathan Blacklock and more ahead of Indigenous Round. Plus, a preview of the Round 12 matches on Nine and 9Now

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>

Joey backs Trbojevic to make call on Blues selection

Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns select their State of Origin Game 2 squads with a few surprising ins and outs. Joey demands NSW Blues coach, Laurie Daley, to select Penrith Panthers star Casey McLean after his impressive State of Origin debut off the bench in Game 1. Ethan Strange or Mitchell Moses, who should play Five-Eighth for the Blues? Fozball is here to stay and the Dragons get their first win of 2026. All that and more on another bumper edition of Freddy & the Eighth.

Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns select their State of Origin Game 2 squads with a few surprising ins and outs. Joey demands NSW Blues coach, Laurie Daley, to select Penrith Panthers star Casey McLean after his impressive State of Origin debut off the bench in Game 1. Ethan Strange or Mitchell Moses, who should play Five-Eighth for the Blues? Fozball is here to stay and the Dragons get their first win of 2026. All that and more on another bumper edition of Freddy &amp; the Eighth.

Joey demands Laurie Daley to select young SUPERSTAR

Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler have you sorted with the ultimate State of Origin preview! The Origin legends back Ethan Strange to cement himself in Origin, after Mitchell Moses was ruled out due to injury. The boys reveal which QLDER terrifies them the most ahead of Game 1 State of Origin. In other news, NRL CEO Andrew Abdo is off to Tennis, so who will replace him? All that and more in an Origin edition of Freddy & the Eighth.

Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler have you sorted with the ultimate State of Origin preview! The Origin legends back Ethan Strange to cement himself in Origin, after Mitchell Moses was ruled out due to injury. The boys reveal which QLDER terrifies them the most ahead of Game 1 State of Origin. In other news, NRL CEO Andrew Abdo is off to Tennis, so who will replace him? All that and more in an Origin edition of Freddy &amp; the Eighth.

Legends terrified of Maroons strike weapons

NSW Blues Legends Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns break down the key and surprising selections from Laurie Daley and Billy Slater ahead of State of Origin 2026 Game 1. The boys applaud the selection of  Victor Radley in the forward pack and Jamie Goddard joins the show to relive THAT 1997 Origin fight against Joey. All that and more on another edition of Freddy & the Eighth.

NSW Blues Legends Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns break down the key and surprising selections from Laurie Daley and Billy Slater ahead of State of Origin 2026 Game 1. The boys applaud the selection of&nbsp; Victor Radley in the forward pack and Jamie Goddard joins the show to relive THAT 1997 Origin fight against Joey. All that and more on another edition of Freddy &amp; the Eighth.

Joey backs Trbojevic to make call on Blues selection

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