With growing speculation around the future of the NSW Blues coaching role, Andrew Johns reveals why he would/wouldn’t take the role. Newcastle Knights legend and Blues hero Danny Buderus joins the show and tells us who he thinks should be the dummy-halves in the future for NSW. Plus, celebrating 10 years of Beanies for Brain Cancer and the remarkable job Mark Hughes and the Callandar’s are doing.

With growing speculation around the future of the NSW Blues coaching role, Andrew Johns reveals why he would/wouldn&rsquo;t take the role. Newcastle Knights legend and Blues hero Danny Buderus joins the show and tells us who he thinks should be the dummy-halves in the future for NSW. Plus, celebrating 10 years of Beanies for Brain Cancer and the remarkable job Mark Hughes and the Callandar&rsquo;s are doing.

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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Joey's answer to the NSW Blues coaching call

Former Storm superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen joins the show to tell us all about his life post Rugby League, Cameron Munster makes a surprise call in to catch up with Papy and ask a few hard hitting questions. Is Nathan Cleary's injury going to be worry for the Panthers? And the Warriors fans have proven, that with the right venue, Finals Footy can get a huge turnout.  All this and more on another episode of Freddy and the Eighth.

0:00 Welcome
1:44 What caught our eye
7:03 Nathan Cleary sin bin
13:04 Eden Park sellout
15:34 Ryan Papenhuyzen joins the show
22:05 Cameron Munster joins the show
29:09 Warriors v Knights preview
33:35 Roosters v Sharks preview
36:51 Teagan Levi named RLPA Women's Rookie of the Year
40:41 NRLW Finals Footy
43:12 Having a Crack 
46:02 Finals Week 2 tips

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Former Storm superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen joins the show to tell us all about his life post Rugby League, Cameron Munster makes a surprise call in to catch up with Papy and ask a few hard hitting questions. Is Nathan Cleary's injury going to be worry for the Panthers? And the Warriors fans have proven, that with the right venue, Finals Footy can get a huge turnout. &nbsp;All this and more on another episode of Freddy and the Eighth.
0:00 Welcome 1:44 What caught our eye 7:03 Nathan Cleary sin bin 13:04 Eden Park sellout 15:34 Ryan Papenhuyzen joins the show 22:05 Cameron Munster joins the show 29:09 Warriors v Knights preview 33:35 Roosters v Sharks preview 36:51 Teagan Levi named RLPA Women's Rookie of the Year 40:41 NRLW Finals Footy 43:12 Having a Crack&nbsp; 46:02 Finals Week 2 tips
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Cameron Munster and Ryan Papenhuyzen have the couch in STITCHES

Dolphins superstar Felise Kaufusi joins the show live as Finals fever hits! Plus, Freddy sits down for an exclusive chat with Warriors skipper James Fisher-Harris, NRLW superstar Emma Verran stops by ahead of an action-packed final round, and the boys hand out brutal season report cards for all nine eliminated teams and the winner of the 2026 Freddy & the Eighth Medal is revealed! All that and more!

Intro 00:00
Finals Team Previews 05:00
Felise Kaufusi joins the show 17:50
Freddy sits down with James Fisher Harris 26:40
Warriors v Dolphins preview 30:20
Season Report Cards 32:10
Emma Verren joins the show 40:10
'Having a Crack' thanks to SportsBet 44:45
Freddy and the Eighth Medal Winner 47:35
Goodbyes 50:35

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Dolphins superstar Felise Kaufusi joins the show live as Finals fever hits! Plus, Freddy sits down for an exclusive chat with Warriors skipper James Fisher-Harris, NRLW superstar Emma Verran stops by ahead of an action-packed final round, and the boys hand out brutal season report cards for all nine eliminated teams and the winner of the 2026 Freddy &amp; the Eighth Medal is revealed! All that and more!
Intro 00:00 Finals Team Previews 05:00 Felise Kaufusi joins the show 17:50 Freddy sits down with James Fisher Harris 26:40 Warriors v Dolphins preview 30:20 Season Report Cards 32:10 Emma Verren joins the show 40:10 'Having a Crack' thanks to SportsBet 44:45 Freddy and the Eighth Medal Winner 47:35 Goodbyes 50:35
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Freddy & Joey's Ultimate Finals Preview!

South Sydney star Cody Walker joins the show to discuss all things Bunnies! Plus, Jasmine and John Strange stop by ahead of the Roosters' Finals run, and the boys break down the top teams leading into Finals. All that and more!

Intro 00:00
Jarome Luai the PNG Pepsi Man 01:30
Finals Footy chat 04:45
Round 27 Team List 06:54
Freddy on Royce Simmons Walk 10:50
Cody Walker Joins the Show 12:15
Jai Arrow 100th Game 18:05
Cody Walker x Cliff Lyons 22:04
John & Jasmine Strange Join the Show 26:50
Freddy and The Eighth Medals 34:46
'Having a Crack' thanks to SportsBet 36:40
Round 27 Preview 39:12
Goodbyes 44:05

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South Sydney star Cody Walker joins the show to discuss all things Bunnies! Plus, Jasmine and John Strange stop by ahead of the Roosters' Finals run, and the boys break down the top teams leading into Finals. All that and more!
Intro 00:00 Jarome Luai the PNG Pepsi Man 01:30 Finals Footy chat 04:45 Round 27 Team List 06:54 Freddy on Royce Simmons Walk 10:50 Cody Walker Joins the Show 12:15 Jai Arrow 100th Game 18:05 Cody Walker x Cliff Lyons 22:04 John &amp; Jasmine Strange Join the Show 26:50 Freddy and The Eighth Medals 34:46 'Having a Crack' thanks to SportsBet 36:40 Round 27 Preview 39:12 Goodbyes 44:05
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