Freddy still haunted by nightmare Origin penalty

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 …

Legends build their perfect NSW Blues side

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 …

Legend picks shock Blues pairing ahead of Origin Game 1

Former NSW Blues players Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns name the curveball halves they'd pick for State of Origin after NSW's horror run with injuries. Alongside Mat Thompson, the boys react to the news of Wayne Bennett returning to the Rabbitohs, rank David Fifita's spectacular backflip, and previe…

Legend SLAMS disloyal young players and managers

Brad Fittler is joined by The Big Marn himself, Darryl Brohman & host Mat Thompson. The NRL legends explore the scary possibility of David Fifita's future at the Penrith Panthers and how many premierships could they win with him. We check in with the Eighth on his vacation, what has he gotten himse…

Why an Immortal believes Bennett will choose Eels over Souths

With the dismissal of Jason Demetriou from the South Sydney Rabbitohs everyone is speculating that Wayne Bennett will fill the void, but the Eighth Immortal believes the master coach has another team in his sights. NSW Blues legend Brad Fittler throws his support behind the long kickoff debate and …

Legends disagree over 'embarrassing' tunnel fight

Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns butt heads over the punch-on debate, but both legends agree that the niggling antics in modern-day footy is an ‘embarrassment’ to the sport. The boys break down what is the true problem with the Parramatta Eels and are joined by a special guest from the Defence Force a…

Fisher-Harris' bombshell news ROCKS Freddy & the Eighth

NRL legend Brad Fittler and the Eighth Immortal Andrew Johns instantly react to the breaking news of James Fisher-Harris leaving the Penrith Panthers and signing with the New Zealand Warriors. Also on the show, Jamal Fogarty drops in to talk footy, form and the illustrious Freddy & the Eighth medal…

'Lazy' Souths have more issues than just Latrell Mitchell

NRL Legends Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns are joined by Sydney Morning Herald Sports Reporter Michael Chammas and host Mat Thompson as they dive into breaking news surrounding the NRL. The Legends rip into the South Sydney Rabbitohs for their ‘lazy’ performances to start the 2024 NRL season. Freddy…

Freddy's inside stories of the INSANE 1991 PNG tour

Join Brad Fittler, Andrew Johns and host Mat Thompson for another weird and wonderful episode of Freddy and the Eighth. Freddy and Joey look back on some of the greatest NRL jerseys to ever grace our screens, Freddy recalls the absolute anarchy that went on in the 1991 Kangaroos tour of Papua New G…

Immortal backs Walker for Origin as injury ward grows

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, …