Freddy and the Eighth
Freddy and the Eighth
Playlist by Freddy and the EighthNSW Origin coach Brad Fittler, Mat Thompson and NRL legend Andrew Johns dissect the biggest issues of the week.Follow the podcast:
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The shock contenders that could win it all in 2026
This week on Freddy & the Eighth, the boys name some shock contenders outside the top 4 who could win the Premiership. Brad Fittler reveals his hilarious ‘welcome to Rugby League’ moment, while Joey explains which roommate he would room with again and who he wouldn’t. Plus, should the NRL buy the S…
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Boys debate what NRL rules need to be changed and added ASAP
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Boys explain what changes need to be made at the Tigers
The gang is back together and ready to tackle all the latest talking points in the world of Rugby League. Adam Doueihi and Benji Marshall may have patched things over, but the boys still believe things need to change at the Wests Tigers. The PNG Chiefs are putting together a formidable roster with …
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Laurie Daley endorses Joey to coach NSW
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 wha…
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Has Luai’s tenure at the Wests Tigers been successful or a huge failure
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 …
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Freddy & Joey preview the 2026 State of Origin decider
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 mor…
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Stories of Origin: The Unstoppable Greg Inglis – Game 2, 2008
In the final episode of Stories of Origin series five, host Mathew Thompson sits down with the legendary Greg Inglis to discuss his standout 2008 State of Origin campaign. Known for his power and intimidation, "GI" recalls how he overcame a difficult start to the series to secure a glorious victory…
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Joey's answer to the NSW Blues coaching call
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…
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Stories of Origin: Brad Fittler's Favourite Origin | The Fairytale Farewell of 2004
No one has had a greater influence on New South Wales rugby league than Brad Fittler. A Blues legend, Freddy played a record 31 State of Origin matches for NSW before later coaching his state on 18 occasions. But the Origin story closest to his heart came in 2004, when Phil Gould convinced him to …
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Joey pinpoints EXACTLY what the Blues keep getting wrong against Queensland
Andrew Johns and Emma Lawrence analyse all the fallout from State of Origin Game 2. Joey demands various changes to the Blues squad ASAP. The Eighth Immortal critiques the Blues poor interchanges and can't understand why Api Koroisau was not used.
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