Cause and effect. It is a really simple concept to understand, and one that is must easier to have a grasp of when you’re dealing with the rules of a sport. Graham Annesley is the head of elite football at the NRL. He is basically supposed to be an overseer of what happens on the…
The NRL changed the rules of the game, again, heading into NRL Magic Round and the result saw 8 players sin binned over 2 games. Both games were scrappy and very hard to watch. We saw players sin binned for slight head contact while others were sent to the sin bin after a number of…
We are very lucky in New South Wales in that we have a whole host of great fullbacks to choose from as we head into the 2021 Rugby League State Of Origin series. You could select any of a handful of players, all of whom would preform brilliantly at State Of Origin level. The problem…
In this episode we just talk footy. Get angry about changes to the games rules, Peter V’Landys, Magic Round, The Wests Tigers, the media…we go right off. Also talk about some Rugby League history, the Adam Reynolds move, Same Walkers contract extension, what the next move for Anthony Milford could be and more! This is…
While Peter V’Landys continues his crusade to change every single rule of the game for no reason at all he also has an eye on expansion of the game. Well, not actual expansion. Just endlessly talking about the possibility of expansion. In an interview with Brisbane’s The Courier Mail with Peter Badel V’Landys has suggested…
Peter Badel of Brisbane’s The Courier Mail is reporting that Adam Reynolds has signed a 3 year $2.4 million contract with the Brisbane Broncos starting next season. Breaking: Major contract news. Adam Reynolds has told Souths teammates he is set to sign with Broncos. Reynolds has consulted Wayne Bennett on a move to Broncos. Three…
There is something gross about the NRL head of football Graham Annesley streaming a half hour breakdown of referees, touch judges and NRL teams every single week on the NRL’s official website. How many other sporting administrations around the world allow any of their officials to partake in such a self indulgent session that allows…
In this episode Rugby League historian Andrew Ferguson takes us through the first Rugby League tour to Australia which was by the New Zealand Māori . From promising beginnings to a breakdown in the relationship between the Māori and the Australian administrators, this is a fascinating story that had some big ramifications for the game. To have…
So you want to know who holds the single game record for the most tries scored for the Penrith Panthers in an NRL match? Well, you’ve come to the right place! On July the 7th in 1974 Panthers lock Peter Langmack scored 5 tries in the Penrith Panthers 22-21 victory over the St George Dragons…
So you want to know what the biggest loss in the history of the Cronulla Sharks is? Well, you’ve come to the right place! On August 23rd in 2003 the Cronulla Sharks were beaten 74-4 by the Parramatta Eels in round 24 at Parramatta Stadium. 7,050 were in attendance as Jamie Lyon scored 5 tries…
You’re looking for a podcast to keep you up to date with all of the biggest news that its happening in the NRL, Super League, State Of Origin and International Rugby League. Well, you’ve come to the right place! The Fergo and The Freak podcast is what you are looking for! iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/fergo-and-the-freak/id1457964385 Libsyn: http://fergoandfreak.libsyn.com/…
So you want to know how many Dally M player of the year awards Darren Lockyer won during his incredible career in the NRL? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Darren Lockyer never won the Dally M medal. Despite playing 255 first grade games for the Brisbane Broncos, scoring 123 tries and kicking 341…
So you want to know who has scored the most points for the Australian Kangaroos Rugby League team? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Johnathan Thurston scored 382 points in 38 games for the Australian Rugby League team. He scored 13 tries and kicked 165 goals. Jonathan Thurston played his first international for Australia…
So you want to know how many games Mal Meninga played for the Australian Rugby League team during his career? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Between 1982 and 1994 Mal Meninga played 47 games for Australia at International level, scoring 22 tries and kicking 99 goals. Meninga scored 282 points during his international…
So you want to find out who has scored the most tried in an NRL game for the Melbourne Storm? Well, you’ve come to the right place! winger Josh Addo-Carr scored 6 tries against the South Sydney Rabbitohs in round 9 of the 2021 NRL season. He scored 4 tries in the first half of…
In this episode special guest Nadine returns and chats with League Freak about the decision facing Matt Burton regarding his move to the Canterbury Bulldogs. It is a really complex situation and one that has changed a lot since the beginning of the season. We also have a chat about other players who could potentially…
In this episode we chat about Brett Morris and his injury as well as his future, DCE looking to stay at Manly, big Manu in a bit of strife. We also talk about conferences, expansion, Rugby Unions fear of the NRL and its lack of soul, and then chat a bit about the 2021 Rugby…
In this episode League Freak has a chat with Bec, a South Sydney Rabbitohs supporter and powerlifter! They have a good old chat about the Bunnies before exploring Bec’s career as a powerlifter. How she got into the sport, how she handles the lead up to competitions and much, much more! This was a really…
The rugby Cup Repechage is a rugby union that takes place yearly. The tournament is organized by Rugby Africa and consists of African Nations. This one-of-a-kind rugby tournament started in 2000, and it has grown into an international phenomenon with plenty of betting opportunities for placing bets on the New Jersey online sportsbooks to enjoy…
After a terrible start to their 2021 NRL season the heat is already on Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire with online gambling sites suggesting he will be the first coach to go this season. Maguire has received the dreaded “full support of the board” already, and its a rotten situation when you consider the situation…
It has been an incredible 18 months to be a Penrith Panthers supporter! After an amazing 2020 season that saw the club go on a record breaking winning streak and appear in their first Grand Final since 2003, the Panthers the odd at the best online casinos in australia suggest they can equal last years…
News that Brisbane Broncos halfback Tom Dearden has accepted a deal to move to the North Queensland Cowboys in 2022 really showed that sometimes a club can learn a lesson or two. It was just a few years ago that the North Queensland Cowboys lost a promising young player who was just starting his career…
As the South Sydney Rabbitohs make the decision to move on from Adam Reynolds and part ways with the clubs best halfback in decades, questions now turn to who the Bunnies may be looking at to replace their star playmaker. With a player option in his favour Parramatta Eels halfback Mitchell Moses has the ability…
After battling with depression and crippling arthritis, Kiwi Fern’s Christly Stowers is now part of a gallant initiative. With her league club that is providing women with tools to use off and on the field. In the meantime, sports betting fans in Illinois can now use the BetMGM IL bonus code to enjoy a mouthwatering bonus risk-free…
In this episode we talk about where the Wests Tigers stand right now at all levels of the clubs and the game. We look at the clubs management, its roster, was to improve that roster and have a general chat about the history of the club. Follow the boys on Twitter at AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Visit The Rugby League…
After entering the 2021 NRL season with high hopes the Newcastle Knights find themselves down in 10th place on the NRL ladder, struggling with inconsistency as well as injuries that have made life difficult for coach Adam O’Brien. It seems like the worst time for the club to take on the league leader, but fate…
In this episode we read a few of your emails, we talk about player movement surrounding halfbacks, we touch very briefly on the alleged sex tape doing the rounds, and just have a good laugh in a very loose episode! Follow the boys on Twitter at AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Visit The Rugby League Project for all your Rugby League statistics…
In this episode we have a chat about the over-hyping of moments in football matches that the media deems controversial. We then talk about the latest PVL senior moment. We have a quick look at the game from this round of football and a few things that stood out to us. Its a pretty good…
In this episode we have a nice, friendly discussion about John Morris getting absolutely, 100% swear worded by the Cronulla Sharks. We then have a cordial discussion about the arrogant Penrith Panthers Rugby League Football Club with their stupid winning streaks and their rotten Viking Clap which they now own completely. We then move on…
In this episode Andrew Ferguson has his say on his beloved Wests Tigers club. The problems run deep, and there are no quick fixes on the horizon. This podcast was needed! Follow the boys on Twitter at AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Visit The Rugby League Project for all your Rugby League statistics and The Official Website Of The Glorious League Freak for all…