In this episode we talk to James Smith who is the Editor at Inside Sport Magazine and co-host of the Dead In Goal podcast. James talked to us about interviewing athletes and delving into their stories, retro football, meeting your heroes and good old fashioned scrums. This was a really fun interview and we will…
The offical NRL Podcast of Andrew Ferguson and League Freak is going great guns! With more and more people tuning in each episode, you can get all of the latest NRL information, Rugby League history, and just enjoy a general laugh by listening to each and every episode. To subscribe to Fergo and The Freak…
It was a much hyped, much anticipated return to the NBA Finals of an NBA Finals MVP, but it all went horribly wrong as Kevin Durant appeared to tear his Achilles in the first half of a dramatic game 5 win over the Toronto Raptors in the 2019 NBA Finals. Durant has scored 11 points…
In today’s special birthday episode we look at some of the recent players moves in the NRL, we talk about some of the rumoured moves, we talk about a few coaches under pressure, the makeup of the NSW Origin team for game two, the Queens honours list, we give a HEAP of shout outs, and…
Parramatta Eels longtime club man Tim Mannah has asked for a release from the remainder of his deal at the club so he could take up a contract with the Wests Tigers effective immediately. Mannah was in the final year of his contract at the Eels. The move suggestions the Wests Tigers have signed the…
The Parramatta Eels have officially re-signed halfback Mitchell Moses to a 3 year, $2.5 million contract extension. This will mean Moses will become the first Eels halfback to play 100 games for the club since Peter Sterling retired! Do you think they made the right decision? Vote below, have your say!
It use to be a staple of Rugby League Week. The annual NRL Player Poll. These days the NRL player poll is run by the NRL, and while that means some of the more controversial questions are no longer asked, there are still a number of really interesting points to come out of the poll…
On today’s episode we dive into the #AskGreenberg Twitter questions that were asked on Monday. We try to answer all of the ones Greenberg and the NRL social media team missed. We also had our first live guest on this episode. Sure, they are a Sharks supporter, but it still counts! This was a really…
In today’s episode we break down the annual NRL player poll for 2019. We got through each question, give you the results, line them up against last years results, and then give our thoughts on what it all means! We also talk a little about State Of Origin game one, and finish up with some…
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In this episode Andrew and Freaky talk about how State Of Origin ruins the NRL competition for six whole weeks. Andrew provides stats on NRL crowds during the Origin period and they boys talk about the alternatives to split rounds and weakened NRL teams. We also hear the latest episode in the podcast love-beef with…
The club games are over, the teams have been in camp for nearly a week, and we are all set for the first State Of Origin game of 2019 at Suncorp Stadium. So…who do you think will win it? Vote in the poll below:
There was an incident at Bankwest Stadium last night in the game between the Parramatta Eels and South Sydney Rabbitohs that should have officials a little concerned about player safety. A field invasion occurred during the match with a person jogging onto the field and being able to stand in the South Sydney Rabbitohs attacking…
On this episode the boys talk about Cody Walker and Josh Addo-Carr both announcing that they will not sing the Australian National Anthem ahead of State Of Origin one, the headbutting incident in the Panthers vs Sea Eagles match, and Wayne Bennett fibbing to the media about the chase for James Roberts. The second half…
The Penrith Panthers have managed to hold off a late charge by the Manly Sea Eagles to secure a munch needed 15-12 victory on Thursday night. The match didn’t rise to any great heights, with the Panthers taking a 9-0 lead into half time and both teams playing some very scrappy football for most of…
The first rule of Fight Club is that you do not talk about New South Wales… As the media froths at the mouth over the Queensland Maroons employing a “coaching whisperer” for $5,000 a day ask yourself this. Is employing a mind coach to improve a State Of Origin teams performance any weirder than thinking…
From its birth at The George Hotel in Huddersfield to the bright lights of the NRL, Rugby League has undergone an evolution unlike any other sport. In its early days Rugby League had the exact same rules as Rugby Union. The only true difference between the two sports is that Rugby League players could be…
In this episode we look at the history of rule changes over the course of Rugby League history. From the very early days in England where the sport was basically a slightly different version of Rugby Union, right through the games golden era that saw major changes made, up until this season with rules such…
Rugby League’s newest podcast is growing bigger and bigger by the day, and now you have a chance to listen to every episode for free on Youtube! Click here to visit Fergo and The Freak on Youtube and make sure you press the red SUBSCRIBE button to make sure you never miss out on an…
This was always the plan. From the moment Draymond Green started his pursuit of Kevin Durant following the Golden State Warriors dramatic collapse against Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 the plan was to put together a squad that could stand up to injuries, suspension, teams built to beat them and anything else…
Former New South Wales center James Roberts has been asked for, and granted a released by the Brisbane Broncos, and then immediately signed by the South Sydney Rabbitohs until the end of 2022. The Rabbitohs found themselves with cap room to spend after the sudden retirement of Greg Inglis. Roberts meanwhile found himself on the…
The Queensland Rugby League has announced a 20 many squad ahead of State Of Origin one to be held in Brisbane. The team is…. Queensland team for Origin I 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Corey Oates 3. Michael Morgan 4. Will Chambers 5. Dane Gagai 6. Cameron Munster 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Jai Arrow 9. Ben…
In this episode Andrew and Freaky cast their eye over the NSW and QLD State Of Origin teams for game one! They talk about who was lucky to make the sides, who was unlucky to miss out, who they think will win the game, and who will win the series! Bonus content, a level up…
It was the contract extension that Red V supporters were horrified by, and since Paul McGregor signed on the dotted line, the St George/Illawarra Dragons have looked terrible. Having started the season with 3 wins and 2 losses, the Dragons took it upon themselves to hold onto McGregor, who has less than a 50% winning…
The NSWRL team has named their side to take on Queensland in game 1 of the 2019 State Of Origin team. NSW team for Origin I 1. James Tedesco 2. Nick Cotric 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Josh Morris 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Cody Walker 7. Nathan Cleary 8. David Klemmer 9. Damien Cook 10. Paul…
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In this episode Matt Attard joins us once again as we talk about our love for The Starting Bloc, Nathan Cleary playing Origin, DWZ on his way out at Penrith, Mitchell Moses, Clint Gutherson and much, much more! Subscribe to the podcast and give us a five star rating! To ask a question on the…
No NRL club ever signs a coach thinking about the day they will have to sack him. Then again with some of the deals NRL clubs have done recently, they might not have been thinking at all! After guiding his Parramatta Eels team to a terrible 64-10 less, the Parramatta Eels re-signed Brad Arthur to…
The hits keep coming for the Penrith Panthers in 2019 as back Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has asked for an immediate release according to a report in the Sydney Daily Telegraph. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has been one of the Penrith Panthers highest rated young stars in recent years, having played in first grade on the wing, in the…
He is one of the hottest properties in the NRL and already in demand by a number of clubs looking to capture his signature, but Tevita Pangai Jr has his sights set on one thing right now, playing for Tonga in international Rugby League. Pangai Jr was born in Sydney and as such is eligible…