Emma Lawrence is joined by Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns to dissect the race to the Top 8, unpack the problem at the Tigers, and preview the 2023 NRLW season. Could this be the year of the Cowboy? How do the Wests find their footy DNA? And what can we expect in a huge NRLW shakeup, as four new teams enter the competition? Plus, a preview of the NRL Round 21 games on Nine and 9Now. 

Emma Lawrence is joined by Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns to dissect the race to the Top 8, unpack the problem at the Tigers, and preview the 2023 NRLW season. Could this be the year of the Cowboy? How do the Wests find their footy DNA? And what can we expect in a huge NRLW shakeup, as four new teams enter the competition? Plus, a preview of the NRL Round 21 games 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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The ins and outs on the race to the finals

Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns are joined by Wests Tigers superstar Adam Doueihi this week on Freddy & the Eighth. The boys call for huge changes at Manly to be made, if the Sea Eagles want to save their season. Plus, can the Newcastle Knights continue their red hot start to 2026 with Kalyn Ponga and Dylan Brown?

Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns are joined by Wests Tigers superstar Adam Doueihi this week on Freddy &amp; the Eighth. The boys call for huge changes at Manly to be made, if the Sea Eagles want to save their season. Plus, can the Newcastle Knights continue their red hot start to 2026 with Kalyn Ponga and Dylan Brown?

Freddy & Joey call for HUGE changes at the Sea Eagles!

South Sydney Rabbitohs star Campbell Graham joins the Freddy and the Eighth panel to preview the massive Friday night rivalry clash against the Sydney Roosters. Graham opens up about his return from a frustrating back injury, the squad's reaction to the shock signing of superstar prop Payne Haas, and what it is like playing alongside new recruit Jack Wighton.

The panel also dives into Alex Johnston's pursuit of Ken Irvine's all-time try-scoring record, debating whether fans should be allowed to storm the field if he breaks it this weekend. Plus, Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler break down the messy Zac Lomax contract saga, share their top eight finals predictions for the 2026 NRL season, and dish out their weekly medal votes for Round 1.

South Sydney Rabbitohs star Campbell Graham joins the Freddy and the Eighth panel to preview the massive Friday night rivalry clash against the Sydney Roosters. Graham opens up about his return from a frustrating back injury, the squad's reaction to the shock signing of superstar prop Payne Haas, and what it is like playing alongside new recruit Jack Wighton.
The panel also dives into Alex Johnston's pursuit of Ken Irvine's all-time try-scoring record, debating whether fans should be allowed to storm the field if he breaks it this weekend. Plus, Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler break down the messy Zac Lomax contract saga, share their top eight finals predictions for the 2026 NRL season, and dish out their weekly medal votes for Round 1.

Campbell Graham in awe of the Rabbitohs' new INSANE line up

Api Koroisau joins Freddy and Joey this week. He reveals what really happened behind the scenes of the Lachlan Galvin departure drama. We look at some of the most clutch players and plays in NRL history, and don’t worry everyone, the great Danika Mason is back! All that and more on Freddy & the Eighth.

Api Koroisau joins Freddy and Joey this week. He reveals what really happened behind the scenes of the Lachlan Galvin departure drama. We look at some of the most clutch players and plays in NRL history, and don&rsquo;t worry everyone, the great Danika Mason is back! All that and more on Freddy &amp; the Eighth.

The ins and outs on the race to the finals

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