Freddy and the Eighth

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NSW Origin coach Brad Fittler, Mat Thompson and NRL legend Andrew Johns dissect the biggest issues of the week.

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Number 1: The shock contenders that could win it all in 2026
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 NRL on Nine is the home of everything rugby league so stay tuned for more NRL highlights, analysis, opinion and video. Watch NRL LIVE and FREE: https://stream.9now.com.au/yewrYenTVJb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NRLonNine/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nrlonnine TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nrlonnine?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/NRLonNine #NRLonNine #WideWorldofSports #NRL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 19, 202643min
Number 2: Freddy’s brutal truth about the Adam Reynolds saga
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 Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9 NRL on Nine is the home of everything rugby league so stay tuned for more NRL highlights, analysis, opinion and video. Watch NRL LIVE and FREE: https://stream.9now.com.au/yewrYenTVJb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NRLonNine/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nrlonnine TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nrlonnine?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/NRLonNine #NRLonNine #WideWorldofSports #NRL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 26, 202646min
Number 3: Joey’s Harsh Truth About the Roosters’ Premiership Hopes
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 Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9 NRL on Nine is the home of everything rugby league so stay tuned for more NRL highlights, analysis, opinion and video. Watch NRL LIVE and FREE: https://stream.9now.com.au/yewrYenTVJb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NRLonNine/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nrlonnine TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nrlonnine?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/NRLonNine #NRLonNine #WideWorldofSports #NRL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 02, 202646min
Number 4: Freddy & Joey's Ultimate Finals Preview!
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 Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9 NRL on Nine is the home of everything rugby league so stay tuned for more NRL highlights, analysis, opinion and video. Watch NRL LIVE and FREE: https://stream.9now.com.au/yewrYenTVJb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NRLonNine/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nrlonnine TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nrlonnine?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/NRLonNine #NRLonNine #WideWorldofSports #NRL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 09, 202652min
Number 5: Are the Roosters in danger of losing superstar Sam Walker
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 NRL on Nine is the home of everything rugby league so stay tuned for more NRL highlights, analysis, opinion and video. Watch NRL LIVE and FREE: https://stream.9now.com.au/yewrYenTVJb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NRLonNine/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nrlonnine TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nrlonnine?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/NRLonNine #NRLonNine #WideWorldofSports #NRL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 12, 202644min