Freddy and the Eighth

Join Brad Fittler, Andrew Johns and host Mat Thompson for another weird and wonderful episode of Freddy and the Eighth. Freddy and Joey look back on some of the greatest NRL jerseys to ever grace our screens, Freddy recalls the absolute anarchy that went on in the 1991 Kangaroos tour of Papua New Guinea, and Joey gets a surprise call about the state of his old Origin jersey. The boys look at what's making the start of this season so good for the Tigers and where it's going wrong for others, featuring some classic coach sprays. Zac Lomax released from his contract with the Dragons at the end of this year, and what will they do with that big bump to their available finances.

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With 70 days until Origin I Andrew Johns has called for Cody Walker to be the NSW five-eighth if an injured Mitch Moses can't play. Alongside Brad Fittler and host Mat Thompson, the boys dissect the injuries across the NRL and the stars that leave the biggest hole. Joey wonders aloud about Easter, eating meat and the Knights mascot that got banned... Broncos skipper Adam Reynolds joins the show ahead of the Queensland Derby, and we add another sport into the Freddy and the Eighth games. Plus, the boys look at Good Friday games over the last few years and preview the Nine and 9Now matches this Easter Long Weekend.

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NRL legend Brad Fittler and Immortal Andrew Johns laugh & compliment Ricky Stuart's attempt to inspire the Canberra Raiders by channeling his inner Ted Lasso. Alongside host Mat Thompson, the boys reflect and chat about the biggest talking points of Round 1 of the 2024 NRL Premiership season. They share the biggest sledges they've heard or copped themselves. Plus, another edition of The Freddy & the Eighth Games where Joey can't contain his excitement for his new favourite sport!! 

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Brad Fittler has slammed the old-school attitudes in rugby league after Rooster Spencer Leniu was accused of directing a racial slur towards Bronco Ezra Mam. Alongside Andrew Johns and host Mat Thompson, the boys give their take on the Vegas hangover, compare the GOATs of coaching; Craig Bellamy and Wayne Bennett, and question if Melbourne Storm's Round 1 record is finally under threat. There's a brand new, and hilarious segment to commemorate the Olympic Games: The Freddy & The Eighth Games... Plus, a preview of the remaining NRL Round 1 matches, as JT channels his inner Magic Mike!

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Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns are back for the 2024 NRL season, as they preview an epic weekend in Vegas! Alongside host Mat Thompson, the boys name the next gen players they can't wait to watch, and call out the athletes needing to up their game in 2024. Special guest Danika Mason outs the Vegas troublemakers, and the boys analyse the impact of the small field at Allegiant Stadium. Can the Panthers create a four-peat? Freddy and Joey discuss all that and more, ahead of NRL Round 1.

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Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns analyse how the Storm and Warriors need to play to defeat the two favourites of the prelims, the Panthers and Broncos. Joey and Freddy look through the vault at Grand Final parades of years passed. Who deserves to be named ‘Coach of the Year’? And Does Eddie McGuire remember his first meeting with Joey at the start of his Channel 9 career? And who will be heading to the grand final after week 3? We preview those matches and more on Nine and 9Now.

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Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns dissect the key areas where Panthers and Broncos come out on top, as the two powerhouses enter the preliminary finals as hard favourites. Joey relives the emotion of the Knights' incredible win over the Raiders, as Freddy backs the injury-ravaged Roosters to pull a miracle. What were the worst bites, eye gouges and squirrel grips the boys copped? Was Latrell out of line with fans? And who wins the finals in week 2? We preview those matches and more on Nine and 9Now.

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Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns preview the blockbuster matches ahead in Finals Week 1, and relive their own Grand Final experiences. We put a 'commentator cam' on Joey as the Knights get up, grade the teams who missed finals, and unpack the Storm-Broncos hoodoo. What's it like playing your idol in a final? Are the Roosters the bottom 4 smokies? Could Joey be any more nervous for his Knights? We dive into that and more, on Freddy & The Eighth. 

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Is it time to bring back the biff? Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler question if dog shots and high tackles should be settled on field by the players, or if the current review system works. We welcome back Ryan Papenhuyzen, look at the race to the minor premiership, and open up the Rabbitohs and Roosters Book of Feuds! The boys recount their punishment stories as some Bulldogs walk out of training, and preview the Round 27 matches on Nine and 9Now

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Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns unpack what's really going on behind closed doors at South Sydney, as our special guest details how the club split from Sam Burgess. Freddy recounts his escape from a Mexican jail, friend of the show Ryan Papenhuyzen inches closer to an NRL return and the race to finals well and truly heats up. Plus, the boys take a look at the Broncos' roster headache, and preview the Round 26 matches on Nine and 9Now.

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