Freddy and the Eighth

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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