In this episode Julie from Rugby League Mums joins League Freak in a discussion about how Fox Sports should look to improve their coverage of the game. Julie and Freaky then start talking about the greats of the game, the best players they have seen play, who should be immortals, who shouldn’t, and players who…
On the Fergo and The Freak podcast we tackle many difficult subjects. In our latest episode we decided to put together a list of ten people in Rugby League who just really piss us off. This was a last minute decision on our behalf, but we believe we came up with a fantastic list. Take…
In this episode we talk about the details of the NRL season re-starting. We look at the news that some players have not been socially isolating in a manner that people find to be fitting for their high social standards that we hold Rugby League players to. We also look at putting together a Rugby…
We were only two games into the season when the NRL was forced into an unexpected hiatus, but there were already plenty of pointers for how things might pan out, now when we have the squads already concluded for all clubs. A packed programme and Grand Final might still seem a long way away but…
In this episode we talk about pretty much everything. Yep, we discussed it all! From Rugby League to music, books, Transformers, Rugby Union, Ninja Turtles, what we would do if we were on NRL360….and of course how to cure Coronavirus! You can also follow Andrew Ferguson and The Glorious League Freak on their respective twitter accounts. Check out The Rugby…
In this episode we talk with Julie about her new website, RugbyLeagueMums.com We talk about her motivation for creating the website, her history as a Rugby league supporter, and have a talk about her favourite NRL club, the Parramatta Eels. You can also follow Andrew Ferguson and The Glorious League Freak on their respective twitter accounts. Check out The Rugby…
There are so many fantastic Rugby League podcasts now being produced that cover every aspect of the great game we all know and love. From the National Rugby League to Super League, the International game and even Rugby League history, there is something for everyone. With the mainstream media all letting us down with their…
In this episode League Freak chats with clinical psychologist Annie Clark on how best to cope with social isolation during the COVID19 lockdown. This was a great chat that will hopefully help you if you find yourself struggling a little bit right now. You can visit Dr Clark’s website here: AnnieClark.com.au You can also follow Andrew…
In this episode we talk about Todd Greenberg standing down as the CEO of the NRL. We discuss the media vultures, the possible replacements, we have a bit of a laugh and then Andrew ends the episode with a blue joke! All this on your favourite podcast! You can also follow Andrew Ferguson and The Glorious League Freak on…
It seems the media finally got their man with breaking news that Todd Greenberg will step down as the NRL CEO effective immediately. Greenberg will also step down from his role on the ARL Board. The media has been on the hunt for Greenbergs job for around 6 months, and the fact that clubs have…
In this episode Andrew and Freaky read your emails, then they put together their messages to NRL players via the NRL’s Penpal initiative! We then look a little at the news, talk a bit of crap, and then Andrew removes part of his body with a knife live on air. You can also follow Andrew Ferguson and The…
The New Zealand Warriors are a very difficult problem for the NRL to work out. The club itself wants to participate in the NRL season once everything restarts. Most of the players want to take part in the season too. All the signs are positive from the Warriors point of view. The problem comes with…
The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that Channel 7 has shown interest in taking over Channel 9’s broadcasting rights of the National Rugby League. The news comes just one day after it was revealed that the NRL has secured up to a $250 million loan that shored up the games finances and put Channel 9…
In this episode we look at breaking news as the NRL secures a $250 million loan, securing its income going forward. We look at how Channel 9 is looking to weasel its way out of its broadcasting deal with the NRL. We talk Quade Cooper looking to play in the NRL, and could the NRL…
With the very transparent campaign being waged against the game by the media I thought it was time to provide something that news services don’t value much these days. Facts. There are a lot of questions the media asks of the sport that they never want answered. Things like “Where has the money gone?” and…
In this episode we look at the disgraceful statement made by Channel 9 regarding Rugby League looking to re-start the season. We look at the way Channel 9 employees are running a PR campaign against the game. We give it all a little bit of context, and talk about the negative way the media in…
Channel 9 have shown themselves to be a bunch fo disgusting opportunists, using the conditions created by a global pandemic to try and make financial gain, pressuring the NRL and putting out gross statements across their “network” to try and turn the games current situation their their advantage. As the NRL strives to get Rugby…
In this episode we are joined by the lovely Nadine as we talk about the NRL’s plan to have two Western Sydney Bio-Domes! The NRL is looking to bring back the competition as soon as possible with some pretty reasonable plans. We discuss them and then just have a general chat about footy, the podcast…
Hi! 🙂 Iv’e set up a Patreon account as some of the costs associated with my websites, the podcast and various other things I do have slowly started to rise over the years. I have tried to keep my costs low in the past, but I’ve found that over the last year or two they…
In this episode we look at the crazy, ridiculous, moronic, dopey, ghastly, horrible and funny ideas being tossed about in the media as to how the NRL should be re-started. We also talk a little bit of Rugby League history, we discuss whether or not Andrew has become a soulless journalist, League Freak ruins any…
In this episode we bring a twitter war of words to the podcast! Andrew gives his reasons why Todd Greenberg should continue on as the NRL’s CEO. League Freak grills our favourite Rugby League historian and you know what, the historian delivers. We also talk about some of the “great” players who have represented Great…
Due to the global outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, almost all sports events and tournaments came to a shut-down in an attempt to stop the spread. That has put immense pressure on the future of the game, its competitions and clubs. So, how has that affected the competitions? Unlike winter sports such as the rugby…