On a special Grand Final episode of Freddy & the Eighth, Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler are joined by NRL legends Paul ‘Chief’ Harragon, Anthony Minichiello and Billy Peden, as the gang share their final thoughts on the 2026 NRL Grand Final between the Sydney Roosters and Newcastle Knights. Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9
0:00 Get ready!
2:08 Joey’s emotional scenes
3:29 What it means to Newcastle
4:46 Emotions of Sunday’s game
5:40 Atmosphere of
6:25 Ponga’s huge tackle
7:37 Chooks flying under the radar?
8:28 Any concerns around Walker?
9:20 Storylines in the Roosters squad
10:23 Chief’s music video
11:08 Paul Harragon joins the show
11:24 The Chief’s thoughts on the Knights
12:18 Ponga’s evolution as a leader
13:04 The impact of Justin Holbrook
14:02 Chief impressed by young forwards
15:03 Chief’s take on the Roosters pack
15:38 How to manage fanfare during GF week
16:40 Chief’s address to the 1997 team
18:22 Dark days of the Knights
19:07 Importance of signing local talent
20:00 Joey’s kidnapping of Daniel Johns
23:10 Anthony Minichiello joins the show
23:37 Which premiership was special to Mini?
24:20 The Rooster way
25:32 Mini’s injuries
26:26 Mini’s fun adventures with Joey
27:14 Roosters silent advantage
27:38 Dolphins v Roosters recap
28:19 The freakish Marky Mark
29:17 The match-up to watch
29:30 Two fullbacks - Two captains
29:48 Mini’s plans for GF day
30:19 Romy Teitzel joins the show
33:08 Billy Peden joins the show
35:34 Having a crack thanks to Sportsbet
38:06 Final thoughts
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23 Sept 2026
Boys BLAST fans for disgusting act over Finals controversy
Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns go nuclear on the behaviour of fans after Wahs fans pelted bottles at referees after a controversial call in the semi-final match between the Warriors and Knights. The boys preview the upcoming preliminary finals and make some shocking tips as to who they think will make it to the Grand Final. Plus, Roosters star Tarryn Aiken and Newcastle Knights legend Kurt Gidley join the show. Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9
0:00 Jai Arrow Gala
3:03 NRL logos stolen
4:00 No Grand Final entertainment
5:56 Latrell & Cody to leave?
9:28 Where could Cody end up?
10:50 Joey Commbox Cam
11:48 Boys thoughts on missed call
14:18 Fredd & Joey blast fans
17:52 Knights fans secure tickets
18:42 What it means to Newcastle
20:10 Kurt Gidley joins the show
21:01 Newcastle’s head office fix
22:04 Knights young forwards
23:20 Embracing the challenge of Eden Park
24:59 Joey & Kurt’s fond memories
26:11 How to beat Penrith?
28:07 Joey nervous
29:40 Tarryn Aiken joins the show
30:07 Baxter and Millie retirement
30:26 Tarryn’s mindset leading into a game
30:52 Strict offseason for NRLW players
31:30 Recovering from an ACL
32:26 RLPA NRLW Dream Team
33:07 Teagan Levi’s impressive rookie year
33:25 Are the Broncos the main threat?
34:56 Roosters v Raiders preview
35:21 Joey’s getting cancelled
36:01 Tarryn’s thoughts on the modified ball
37:53 Dolphins v Roosters preview
41:59 Panthers v Knights preview
45:35 Having A Crack thanks to Sportsbet
48:15 Boys tips for Prelims
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16 Sept 2026
Cameron Munster and Ryan Papenhuyzen have the couch in STITCHES
Former Storm superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen joins the show to tell us all about his life post Rugby League, Cameron Munster makes a surprise call in to catch up with Papy and ask a few hard hitting questions. Is Nathan Cleary's injury going to be worry for the Panthers? And the Warriors fans have proven, that with the right venue, Finals Footy can get a huge turnout. All this and more on another episode of Freddy and the Eighth.
0:00 Welcome
1:44 What caught our eye
7:03 Nathan Cleary sin bin
13:04 Eden Park sellout
15:34 Ryan Papenhuyzen joins the show
22:05 Cameron Munster joins the show
29:09 Warriors v Knights preview
33:35 Roosters v Sharks preview
36:51 Teagan Levi named RLPA Women's Rookie of the Year
40:41 NRLW Finals Footy
43:12 Having a Crack
46:02 Finals Week 2 tips
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