The Fergo and The Freak 2019 NRL Fan Poll
This is the official 2019 NRL Fan Poll for the Fergo and The Freak podcast. Answer all of the questions below as honestly as you can. These are the questions that NRL.com was too afraid to ask you!
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Andrew Ferguson – Are HIA’s Doing More Harm Than Good In The NRL?
2019 has seen a dramatic spike in interest surrounding player welfare, especially in the area of concussions. We recently learnt that Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE, was discovered in the brains of two former NRL players. Currently the only way to know if a player has CTE, sadly, is via an autopsy. This is of…
Angus Crichton Pours Cold Water On Claims He Wants To Switch To Rugby Union
Sydney Roosters back rower Angus Crichton has refuted claims he is looking to switch to Rugby Union after a bit of an unhappy season at the Bondi based club. Crichton was a big signing for the Roosters from the Rabbitohs and a lot was expected when he made the switch. There had been talk that…
2019 Rugby League Test Schedule, 2019 Oceania Cup and 2019 Great Britain Lions Tour Dates Announced
Dates and venues have been announced for the Oceania Cup and Great Britain Lions Tour of 2019. The Jillaroos and Kiwi Ferns will play alongside the Kangaroos and Kiwi’s in a historic match at WIN Stadium at Wollongong. The same weekend will feature a great game between Great Britain and Tonga in New Zealand which…
Podcast: Fergo And The Freak – Episode 57 – Where Should The NRL Grand Final Be Played?
In this episode we talk about alternative venues for the NRL Grand Final. What would be the best place for the match if it needs to be moved outside of Sydney? We throw up a couple of outside possibilities with many thanks to the great leader. We then go on to talk about a better…
Kalyn Ponga Asking For $6 Million Over 4 Years To Stay At The Newcastle Knights
News Limited is reporting that the management of Newcastle Knights fullback Kalyn Ponga has told the club he is looking for $6 million over 4 years to stay at the club. Ponga has been the Knights best player in 2019 and even over the course of this season has improved from a very talented youngster…
Rugby League Podcast – Covering The NRL and Super League
If you’re looking for a new Rugby League podcast to listen to subscribe to the Fergo and The Freak podcast. Hosted by Rugby League historian and statistician Andrew Ferguson and Rugby League writer League Freak, it covers the NRL as well as Super League and international Rugby League. To subscribe simply find the link below…
POLL: Is The NRL Media Full Of Crap? – Click The Link To Vote!
Whether it be the trashy stories, the hyperbolic crisis stories, or the skewed views they put on the game that don’t really line up with reality, the mainstream NRL media has a pretty poor reputation amongst supporters. As the NRL administration, clubs and even players move further away every day from needing to rely on…
Justin Holbrook Can Not Afford To Have Mal Meninga Looking Over His Shoulder
As a privately owned club the Gold Coast Titans have a few advantages. One of those advantages is the fact that the owner of the club can give everyone below them one clear focus, one pathways forward, and they can step in and make immediate changes if things start to go pear shaped. When the…
Podcast: Fergo And The Freak – Episode 56 – #AskKenty Volume 2 From #NRL360
In this episode we look at the latest round of questions put forward to Paul Kent on #NRL 360. You know, the ones he never answers! We look through #AskKenty and discuss the questions people had while having a few laughs along the way! We would love your feedback on this episode so if you…
Podcast: Fergo And The Freak – Episode 55 – Kasey Badger Drops By To Talk NRL Refereeing
Today we talk to NRL referee Kasey Badger about the life of an NRL official. We talk about the refereeing schedule, what a week for an NRL referee looks like, the travel demands, and just general questions we had about refereeing. This was one of our favourite episodes to record. Kasey was an amazing guest…
Podcast: Fergo And The Freak – Episode 54 – Farah Retirement, Holbrook To Coach Titans, Wigans Signings And More!
In this episode we look at all of the breaking news from around the Rugby League world, including player signings, a possible retirement, coaching moves and a million shoutouts! We would love your feedback on this episode so if you have anything to say just email us at podcast@leaguefreak.com You can also follow Andrew Ferguson…
Subscribe To The Fergo And The Freak Rugby League Podcast, Covering The NRL And Super League!
The Fergo and The Freak podcast is one of the fastest growing podcasts in Australia. With a dedicated listenership that loves getting involved, the Fergo and The Freak podcast is not only informative, it is entertaining and sure to give you a laugh or two. Below you can find a list of different podcast distributors…
The Best 23 And Under Rugby League Players In The World – 2019 vs 1989
Who are the best Rugby League players in the world right now aged 23 years and under? Rugby League has an amazing capacity for producing young talent. It is one of the great strengths of the game that it can see great players retire and bring through new superstars to replace them every single year….
Podcast: Fergo And The Freak – Episode 53 – Robbie Farah, A Winning Legacy, Or A Losing One? The Great Debate!
In this episode we discuss the impact Robbie Farah has made on the Wests Tigers club. We look at the teams record when he plays, and when he doesn’t play. We also look at the Wests Tigers club in general, its management, the coaching changes over the years, the mistakes that have been made, and…
Rugby Video Games
Rugby is a popular sport worldwide. There has been a shortage of quality rugby video games for many years. Most rugby fans often get disappointed by the few online rugby games available. However, HB Studios recently launched several video games. Visit igaming-apps.com to play various games. The following rugby video games are suitable for Android…
Podcast: Fergo And The Freak – Episode 52 – The Best 23 And Under Players In 2019 vs The Best From 1989
In today’s episodes we look at the best young players in the world that are 32 years old or under. We put them into a team, talk about how good they are now, and the future they could have if they continue to improve. We then look at the best players that are 23 and…
St George/Illawarra Dragons Supporters Start Petition To Have Coach Paul McGregor Fired
St George/Illawarra Dragons supporters have started a petition on Change.org to have coach Paul McGregor fired. Titled Sack Paul McGregor as Coach of St. George Illawarra, the petition has a goal of 2,500 and ha got 1,700 signatures at the tile of writing this article. On the Fergo and The Freak podcast we discussed McGregors…
POLL: Should The St George/Illawarra Dragons Fire Coach Paul McGregor – Click The Link To Vote!
After started off the season looking very good, and with a lineup that should see the St George/Illawarra Dragons challenging for an NRL Premiership, things have fallen apart badly for the Red V. One the Fergo and The Freak Podcast this week we said its time for the Dragons to sack Paul McGregor. His record…
Podcast: Fergo And The Freak – Episode 51 – Blake Austin Is Not A Pom And The ARL Are Hypocrites
In this episode we go ballistic on the ARL Commission and the double standards it is showing with regards to Mark Coyne and his troubles in Singapore, we take aim at England as they decide Blake Austin is a Pom after a few months of good form, we look at the potential Gold Coast Titans…
Podcast: Fergo And The Freak – Episode 50 – The NRL Season Review So Far!
We hit you right in the ears with our NRL two thirds of the way through the season…ah…season review. We review every single team in the NRL in great depth and talk about how we expect each team to finish the NRL season. Give us feedback! Tell us what you think of your team. Rate,…
Podcast: Fergo And The Freak – Episode 49 – Its Time For The Dragons To SACK Paul McGregor
In this episode we talk about the end of Paul McGregors time as the coach of the St George/Illawarra Dragons. The Dragons are terrible and its time for a change. We also look at the sacking of Garth Brennan and who the candidates are to replace him. We then have a quick talk about the…
Podcast: Fergo And The Freak – Episode 48 – State Of Origin 3 Pre Game Show
This is our LIVE pre-game show leading into State Of Origin 3 for 2019. We talk about a whole range of very interesting subjects that are sure to tickle your fancy…or something else! We would love your feedback on this episode so if you have anything to say just email us at podcast@leaguefreak.com You can…
Podcast: Fergo And The Freak – Episode 47 – Live State Of Origin 3 Pre Game Show
This is our State Of Origin 3 preview show! We talk about the big decider and then we look at some of the latest news from the NRL and Super League! Remember to catch us in the hour leading up to Origin kickoff when we broadcast our live show on Twitter and Periscope! We would…
Player Ratings For State Of Origin 3 in 2019
New South Wales has wrapped up a very tight game three State Of Origin victory at home by a scoreline of 26-20 with a last minute try to player of the series James Tedesco. Here are the player ratings from The Glorious League Freak and Andrew Ferguson, your Rugby League experts! 1. Cameron Munster –…
Podcast: Fergo And The Freak – Episode 46 – Live Show #3 – The NRL Goglebox For Wests Tigers vs Sydney Roosters
In this weirdo episode we watch the the second half of the Wests Tigers vs Sydney Roosters match. We talk a lot of footy and we do a little commentary. Then we just decided to watch TV! We took a look at what was on and had a chat about it all! Its a bit…
Podcast: Fergo And The Freak – Episode 45 – Alan Pearce, Neurophysiologist On Concussion And CTE
In a very special episode we talk with Alan Pearce, a Neurophysiologists and Associate Professor at La Trobe University in Melbourne. Alan is the Research Manager at the Australian Sports Brain Bank Victoria. We talk about Concussion and CTE, the effects on sportspeople who are suffering from brain trauma, the way CTE is diagnosed and…
Podcast: Fergo And The Freak – Episode 44 – Pearce Returns To NSW, NRL Suspensions
In this episode we talk about the selection Mitchell Pearce for game 3 in the NSW State Of Origin side, Tim Simona gets the green light for a redemption story, Tariq Sims and his wife’s opinion on the judiciary, George Burgess and his eye gouging ban, the George Hotel in sunny and glorious Huddersfield, the…
Episode: Fergo And The Freak – Episode 43 – James Smith Talks Retro Footy
On todays episode we talk about retro footy, how the NRL retro rounds should actually look, we list the three best Great Britain player we have ever seen play the game, we talk about Kangaroo Tours, old school referees, old school commentators and much, much more! This was an awesome chat and we are already…
Podcast: Fergo And The Freak – Episode 42 – Origin 3 Teams, Player Movement and Rumours
In this episode we look at the Queensland State Of Origin team for game 3 in 2019 in Sydney, then we go through all the mid-season player movement in the NRL and talk about player movement rumours for this season and beyond. Its a packed episode! We would love your feedback on this episode so…