With State of Origin only five weeks away, Joey names his Blues forwards for Game 1. The eighth immortal shares some advice for young Kade Reed ahead of his NRL debut. If the Dogs lose this week, will they miss the top eight? Plus, is it time for Tom Trbojevic to move to the centres. All that and more on another edition of Freddy & the Eighth.

With State of Origin only five weeks away, Joey names his Blues forwards for Game 1. The eighth immortal shares some advice for young Kade Reed ahead of his NRL debut. If the Dogs lose this week, will they miss the top eight? Plus, is it time for Tom Trbojevic to move to the centres. All that and more on another edition of Freddy &amp; the Eighth.

Join the eighth immortal, Andrew Johns each week as they discuss the hottest and ongoing topics in the world of rugby league.

Join the eighth immortal, Andrew Johns each week as they discuss the hottest and ongoing topics in the world of rugby league.

Immortal Behaviour

Joey DEMANDS change from the NSW Blues in 2026

Andrew Johns and Zac Bailey dissect all the fallout from State of Origin Game 1. Joey admits Ponga did not deserve to be sent off and NSW would not have won if he hadn't. Does Ethan Strange stay the halfback for the Blues or does Moses slot back in? The Eighth Immortal analyses Sam Walker's Origin debut, and is deeply impressed by the young halfback.

Andrew Johns and Zac Bailey dissect all the fallout from State of Origin Game 1. Joey admits Ponga did not deserve to be sent off and NSW would not have won if he hadn't. Does Ethan Strange stay the halfback for the Blues or does Moses slot back in? The Eighth Immortal analyses Sam Walker's Origin debut, and is deeply impressed by the young halfback.

Joey's BRUTALLY honest verdict on Origin Game 1

Andrew Johns tries to make sense of Ivan Cleary's shock resignation and what the future holds for the master coach. Joey is frightened by a certain QLD Maroons halves combo. Plus, are the New Zealand Warriors right in letting Metcalf talk to rival clubs?

Andrew Johns tries to make sense of Ivan Cleary's shock resignation and what the future holds for the master coach. Joey is frightened by a certain QLD Maroons halves combo. Plus, are the New Zealand Warriors right in letting Metcalf talk to rival clubs?

The halves pairing Joey DOESN'T want QLD to pick!

Andrew Johns goes in-depth into the Bulldogs issues and what Galvin and Burton need to do to help their attack. Fresh off a plane from PNG, Zac Bailey reveals what life will be like for PNG Chief players. Joey completes his NSW side for Origin with a surprising selection on the wing.

Andrew Johns goes in-depth into the Bulldogs issues and what Galvin and Burton need to do to help their attack. Fresh off a plane from PNG, Zac Bailey reveals what life will be like for PNG Chief players. Joey completes his NSW side for Origin with a surprising selection on the wing.

Joey DEMANDS change from the NSW Blues in 2026

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