NSW Origin coach Brad Fittler, Mat Thompson and NRL legend Andrew Johns dissect the biggest issues of the week. More
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Halfback shortlist has Johns stumped
On this week's Freddy and The Eighth... The shortlist for Nathan Cleary's Blues jersey has Andrew Johns stumped, as he and Brad Fittler look to finalise their side for Origin Game II. The boys respond to Gus Gould's huge call for the Cowboys, weigh in on the Roosters' treatment of Jason Ryles and pay tribute to Jarrod Croker ahead of his 300th game. Enjoy a few belly laughs over Wally Lewis' phone call to a young Joey, and a weird game of Tic-Tac-Toe. Plus, a preview of the NRL Round 15 matches on Nine and 9Now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/06/2023
44:25
Freddy determined not to repeat Game I defeat
NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler is refusing to allow a repeat of last year's Game I loss to the Maroons. Alongside Immortal Andrew Johns, he chats all things State of Origin, revealing the inner sanctum of the Blues training camp in Coogee. The boys rip in on selection decisions, cast their eyes to the Queensland team, and share yarns from the old Origin days. Plus, a preview of the Round 13 NRL matches on Nine and 9Now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/05/2023
34:33
Joey backs Trbojevic to make call on Blues selection
Andrew Johns reveals his final Blues side for State of Origin Game I, hinting to coach Brad Fittler what to do with Tom Trbojevic, Nicho Hynes and other players on the cusp of selection. The boys crystal ball the next Dragons coach, relive some of the NRL's greatest hits, and celebrate First Nations talents Anthony Mundine, Nathan Blacklock and more ahead of Indigenous Round. Plus, a preview of the Round 12 matches on Nine and 9NowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/05/2023
49:03
Boys name the club sides that should have been dynasties
Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns look back on the great NRL sides that missed their chance to become a dynasty. Joey sings Wayne Bennett's praises after his 'greatest achievement this year', and makes a crucial change to his rolling NSW Blues team. Freddy blasts the tweets from a controversial CEO, and the boys reveal their NRL power rankings. Plus, a preview of the Round 11 matches on Nine and 9NowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/05/2023
41:18
Boys praise strike power of Premiership threat
Freddy and Joey have identified the new powerhouse of the NRL, as the Panthers suffer back-to-back losses. Is there space for Kalyn Ponga and David Fifita in the Maroons State of Origin team? Who is the bulldozing "nugget" set to make their debut? And what were the greatest teams the boys played for and against? Plus, a preview of the Magic Round matches on Nine and 9Now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.