Freddy and the Eighth

On a special Grand Final episode of Freddy & the Eighth, Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler are joined by NRL legends Paul ‘Chief’ Harragon, Anthony Minichiello and Billy Peden, as the gang share their final thoughts on the 2026 NRL Grand Final between the Sydney Roosters and Newcastle Knights. Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9

0:00 Get ready!
2:08 Joey’s emotional scenes
3:29 What it means to Newcastle
4:46 Emotions of Sunday’s game
5:40 Atmosphere of
6:25 Ponga’s huge tackle
7:37 Chooks flying under the radar?
8:28 Any concerns around Walker?
9:20 Storylines in the Roosters squad
10:23 Chief’s music video
11:08 Paul Harragon joins the show
11:24 The Chief’s thoughts on the Knights
12:18 Ponga’s evolution as a leader
13:04 The impact of Justin Holbrook
14:02 Chief impressed by young forwards
15:03 Chief’s take on the Roosters pack
15:38 How to manage fanfare during GF week
16:40 Chief’s address to the 1997 team
18:22 Dark days of the Knights
19:07 Importance of signing local talent
20:00 Joey’s kidnapping of Daniel Johns
23:10 Anthony Minichiello joins the show
23:37 Which premiership was special to Mini?
24:20 The Rooster way
25:32 Mini’s injuries
26:26 Mini’s fun adventures with Joey
27:14 Roosters silent advantage
27:38 Dolphins v Roosters recap
28:19 The freakish Marky Mark
29:17 The match-up to watch
29:30 Two fullbacks - Two captains
29:48 Mini’s plans for GF day
30:19 Romy Teitzel joins the show
33:08 Billy Peden joins the show
35:34 Having a crack thanks to Sportsbet
38:06 Final thoughts

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Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns go nuclear on the behaviour of fans after Wahs fans pelted bottles at referees after a controversial call in the semi-final match between the Warriors and Knights. The boys preview the upcoming preliminary finals and make some shocking tips as to who they think will make it to the Grand Final. Plus, Roosters star Tarryn Aiken and Newcastle Knights legend Kurt Gidley join the show. Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9

0:00 Jai Arrow Gala
3:03 NRL logos stolen
4:00 No Grand Final entertainment
5:56 Latrell & Cody to leave?
9:28 Where could Cody end up?
10:50 Joey Commbox Cam
11:48 Boys thoughts on missed call
14:18 Fredd & Joey blast fans
17:52 Knights fans secure tickets
18:42 What it means to Newcastle
20:10 Kurt Gidley joins the show
21:01 Newcastle’s head office fix
22:04 Knights young forwards
23:20 Embracing the challenge of Eden Park
24:59 Joey & Kurt’s fond memories
26:11 How to beat Penrith?
28:07 Joey nervous
29:40 Tarryn Aiken joins the show
30:07 Baxter and Millie retirement
30:26 Tarryn’s mindset leading into a game
30:52 Strict offseason for NRLW players
31:30 Recovering from an ACL
32:26 RLPA NRLW Dream Team
33:07 Teagan Levi’s impressive rookie year
33:25 Are the Broncos the main threat?
34:56 Roosters v Raiders preview
35:21 Joey’s getting cancelled
36:01 Tarryn’s thoughts on the modified ball
37:53 Dolphins v Roosters preview
41:59 Panthers v Knights preview
45:35 Having A Crack thanks to Sportsbet
48:15 Boys tips for Prelims

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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. 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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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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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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Should the Roosters be concerned heading into the finals after a shock loss to the Tigers? Jai Arrow's quest to reach his 100th game for South Sydney, and why Adam Reynolds won't get a fairytale ending. Plus, the NRL is set to test new rules in the Grand Final rematch. All that and more!

00:00 Intro
02:20 Roosters v Tigers recap
04:45 NRL Ladder
05:24 Premiership Heavyweights
08:26 Roosters Departures
09:45 Jai Arrow quest for 100th Game
13:05 Adam Reynolds Retires
19:04 PNG Cheifs sign Joey Manu
21:50 Hudson Young touring PNG
23:53 Wally Lewis Final Game
27:30 New Rule Change
32:25 Freddy and The Eighth Medals
36:00 'Having a Crack' thanks to SportsBet
38:10 Round 26 Preview
43:50 Goodbyes

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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 Super League? All that and more! Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9

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Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns make sense of the contract drama involving Sam Walker and the Sydney Roosters. Should the Perth Bears go all-in on securing the signings of Cameron Munster and Daly Cherry-Evans? Rabbitohs Fullback Matt Dufty joins the show to chat about the ups and downs of his footy career. Plus, should the NRL add a 3rd place game on Grand Final week? All that and more on another episode of Freddy & the Eighth. Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9

0:00 Our new intro
2:00 Mad Monday celebrations
2:48 Horsburgh’s brain snap
3:40 John Hopoate’s phantom finger
4:51 Horsburgh dropped
5:29 Paulo & Horsburgh to Perth?
6:30 Sam Walker contract drama
8:16 DCE to England or Perth
9:52 Brian To’o to PNG
12:40 PNG singing frenzy
13:44 Touring PNG
14:29 Matt Dufty joins the show
15:11 How Dufty joined the Bunnies
16:00 Ups and downs of his career
17:33 Difficulties of train and trial deal
17:58 What does the future hold?
18:39 If Dufty wasn’t a footy player
19:35 Playing with Cody Walker
20:20 Playing under Wayne Bennett
20:55 Fullback battle with Jye Gray
21:30 Dufty’s relationship with Sam Burgess
22:25 Joey’s time at Warrington
24:15 Bulldogs v Rabbitohs preview
25:52 Relief for the Bears
26:47 Perth Bears 2027 team
27:16 Importance of a private plane
28:37 Risk of injuries with Perth
30:01 Bears should target DCE
32:31 Grand Final week extravaganza
34:22 Freddy & the Eighth Medal
36:35 Having a Crack thanks to Sportsbet
39:01 Thursday Night Footy preview
40:39 Friday Night Footy preview
40:58 Saturday Night Footy preview
41:34 Sunday Arvo Footy preview
42:29 Congratulations to Emma and TBH

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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 the acquisition of Zac Lomax. Plus, the Sharks are circling, can Nicho Hynes steer the Cronulla Sharks to a premiership in 2026? All that and more on another episode of Freddy & the Eighth. Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9

0:00 The gang is back together
0:15 Happy Birthday Danika
0:57 Joey’s private jet
1:52 The Channel 9 Chopper
2:52 Freddy’s microphone hack
3:13 Nicho Hynes on fire
3:38 Hazem El Masri’s kicking masterclass
4:45 No health issues for Laurie
7:48 Doueihi returns to the Tigers
8:49 Was Doueihi in the wrong?
9:23 Stability key to club success
10:08 Tales of Tiger Town
10:59 What needs to change
14:13 Greatest sports curse broken
15:47 Gaelic Football commentary
16:32 County Mayo win the All-Ireland
16:54 Ruby League hoodoo’s
17:03 Roosters v Cowboys
17:44 Knights’ first win against Broncos
18:16 Curse of the Bambino
18:46 Ben Hunt’s curse to redemption
19:25 Sharks break premiership drought
20:02 Rabbitohs comeback premiership win
21:11 Lomax signs with PNG
24:53 Ins and Outs of Round 22
26:05 Blaize Talagi dropped
27:23 Ponga returns
28:15 Sharks surging to the finish
31:33 Jai July
32:46 Freddy & the Eighth Medal
35:35 Having A Crack thanks to Sportsbet
39:06 Sam Walker’s Origin pass
39:55 Thursday Night Footy preview
40:57 Friday Night Footy preview
41:18 Sunday Arvo Footy preview
42:30 Freddy discovers AI

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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 what does his latest injury mean for the future of his career? Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9

0:00 Welcome Laurie Daley
2:33 Laurie reflects on Origin
3:15 Difference between coaching and playing
4:02 Aftermath of Game 3
4:56 Hardest part of coaching
7:12 Loz’s future as coach
7:47 Who is a future Origin coach?
9:08 Loz endorses Joey for coaching
10:43 1996 Origin series
11:53 Loz’s hit on Andrew Gee
12:36 Bonding in Origin
13:49 Difference from 2014 to 2026
15:14 Grand Final celebrations
17:27 Tim Sheens’ coaching tree
19:18 Joey’s ultimate 90s team
25:17 Loz’s ultimate 90s team
25:54 Bozo sprays ET
27:22 Turbo’s hamstring injury
28:40 Turbo to the centres?
30:55 Having A Crack by Sportsbet
34:20 Jai July
34:48 Freddy & the Eighth medal
35:47 Broncos run home
38:59 Thursday Night Footy preview
40:03 Friday Night Footy preview
40:36 Sunday Arvo Footy preview
41:39 Vale Scott Dureau

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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 season over with Cameron Munster set to miss 4-6 weeks? Plus, we dive into some of the best ‘having a crack’ moments in Rugby League history.

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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 more on a special Origin edition of Freddy & the Eighth.

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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 in Queensland’s golden era of dominance.

Despite his on-field success, Greg reflects on the personal challenges he faced with his mental health. Now, as a fit and healthy family man, he uses his powerful profile to support indigenous people who are experiencing the same issues. His commitment to the Goanna Academy is making a significant impact, a legacy that extends well beyond his on-field achievements, especially as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC Week.

This episode concludes series five of Stories of Origin, winner of the Best Sports Podcast at the annual Australian Audio Awards.

Host: Mathew Thompson
Executive Producer: Matty White

Thanks to TAB for supporting Stories of Origin Season 5.

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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.

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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 return from representative retirement for one final campaign.

It wasn't all smooth sailing. The comeback didn't start as planned, but it ended with one of the most memorable fairytale finishes in Origin history.

In this episode of Stories of Origin, Brad Fittler relives the 2004 series, his final season in the Sky Blue jersey, the unforgettable decider, and the perfect send-off alongside Phil Gould.

A farewell that remains one of the great moments in Origin history.

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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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With Game II of State of Origin 2026 coming up, Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns have you covered with a full in-depth preview. The boys take a look back at some of their favourite and non-favourite moments from Origin at the MCG. NSW Blues enforcer Hudson Young dials in from camp. Plus, Las Vegas Raiders’ stars Atonio Mafi and Jonah Laulu stop by for a chat about life as NFL players. All that and more on a special State of Origin edition of Freddy & the Eighth.

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NSW legends Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns try to make sense of the axing of Haumole Olakau’atu. Joey believes Casey McLean will recover in time to play Game 2, but has serious doubts over Mitchell Moses. Red Hill in turmoil, Broncos season in jeopardy and the boys pinpoint where the major issue lies.

(0:00) Jai Arrow at the Big Freeze
(0:51) Rabbitohs to honour Jai
(1:43) Kane Evans’ emotional interview
(4:25) Olakau’atu axed from Origin
(6:31) Dylan Lucas primed to perform
(8:17) Joey’s weather forecast
(8:38) Injury cloud around Casey McLean
(9:18) How does Daley utilise Api?
(9:54) D-Day for Mitchell Moses
(11:05) Payne Haas returns
(12:25) NRL pedigrees with Joey & Freddy
(13:25) 1997 State of Origin series
(15:10) Playing under Tommy Raudonikis
(16:02) How will Billy use Reece Walsh?
(17:41) Difficulty of managing interchanges
(18:34) Will Marky Mark’s name fit on the jersey?
(18:58) Multiple changes to the Maroons
(19:19) Ponga-Munster-Walker combo
(19:39) Ponga-Munster feud
(20:07) Joey and Freddy’s feud
(20:58) Best position for Walsh off the bench?
(22:17) Red Hill in turmoil
(22:54) Broncos’ run home
(23:44) Madge at risk of losing his job?
(25:12) Injuries the reason for Broncos' downfall?
(27:03) Gal’s greatest Origin moment
(28:46) Blues end the QLD dynasty
(30:28) Freddy & the Eighth medal
(34:26) Having A Crack, sponsored by Sportsbet
(37:47) Thursday Night Footy preview
(38:26) Friday Night Footy preview
(40:07) Sunday Arvo Footy preview
(41:15) Advice from the boys

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Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns select their State of Origin Game 2 squads with a few surprising ins and outs. Joey demands NSW Blues coach, Laurie Daley, to select Penrith Panthers star Casey McLean after his impressive State of Origin debut off the bench in Game 1. Ethan Strange or Mitchell Moses, who should play Five-Eighth for the Blues? Fozball is here to stay and the Dragons get their first win of 2026. All that and more on another bumper edition of Freddy & the Eighth.

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