In late 2003 I established this website, LeagueFreak.com. It was originally set up to post some cool footy photos on, a few players quotes I found interested, and was intended to be somewhere people could find me when weirdos banned me from internet forums. Over time, it has grown to everything you see here. I…
I now have a Bluesky account! You can follow me on Bluesky by clicking here: https://bsky.app/profile/leaguefreak.bsky.social As always I’ll be posting about everything happening in Rugby League and the NRL on Bluesky. You will still mainly find me using my Twitter account however. That is where you can always find me talking about the game!
For a limited time only you can download The Katelyn Diaries for FREE on your @AmazonKindle This three book series is a fantastic read from one of Australia’s best new authors, Jayme Smith. Katelyn is a sixteen year old girl, who is just re-discovering the real world after being released from the mental health ward,…
In a terrible blow to the Cronulla Sharks, Nicho Hynes will undergo surgery and miss an estimated 8 weeks after suffering a complete complete syndesmosis rupture, plus a tibia fracture to his left ankle. The injury occurred during Cronulla Sharks training and comes on the back of a few rough weeks of football for Hynes,…
I’m finally getting my merch game sorted thanks to Rugby League Merch! So, want to buy a League Freak mug? Then click here: https://rugbyleaguemerch.com/collections/newest-products/products/league-freak-shield-mug There will be many more designs on the way, including the logo but with all NRL team colours included! The logos on the mug look awesome! Check them out:
In this episode we look at applying for the Melbourne Rugby Union CEO job, we talk about the Sydney Roosters setting up a rehab clinic, the South Sydney Rabbitohs coaching position, Benji Marshall being a competitive animal, how the Titans are just as bad as every other Gold Coast team, we give you our tips…
It’s no secret that the world of gambling is undergoing significant changes. Advancements in technology and shifts in regulation have given rise to new forms of wagering. The impact of this is obvious, particularly in the proliferation of the Aussie online casino. Changes in legislation have created an environment more amenable to online platforms, making…
In the world of gambling, there are several types of gamblers. But the most common are the specialist and the generalist. The former are the experts in playing several games, and the latter are experts in playing a single game. Most gamblers play in online casinos but need help to win their desired prizes. Different…
Sports betting is becoming increasingly popular in Australia, with more and more people engaging in the activity as an extension of the country’s love of sport. The market for online sports betting in Australia is experiencing a huge surge of growth. This growth has been helped by the strong sports culture that exists in Australia,…
It’s finally offical! Wayne Bennett will be the first coat h for the NRL’s newest club the Brisbane based Dolphins after signing a 4 year deal with the club. Bennett gives the club a respected coach, someone who players will want to go and play for, and signals the clout the club expects to have…
If you have an instagram account and you enjoy Rugby League content or anything to do with this website, check out League Freak’s new Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/thegloriousleaguefreak/ It will be something a little bit different that you should get some enjoyment out of. I’ll add things like my collection of weird stuff and some general…
LeagueFreak.com has been producing independent Rugby League content for well over a decade. Between writing, podcasting, radio commentary and microblogging, LeagueFreak.com is a completely free and independent outlet that is a great counter to the mainstream media. You can support all of this work by joining the official League Freak Patreon. Become a Patron! All…
Happy Star Wars Day to all those Star Wars fans out there! Considering I have bought a whole bunch of ridiculous stuff over the last year or so, I thought I’d throw some of it together to celebrate this great day! Yes that is me in my Iron Man Mk46 helmet. Yes that is my…
In this episode we talk about Nathan Brown and the Newcastle Knights situation, we look at referees and the culture of blame within sport, we bag the hell out of Rugby League “journalists”, we discuss what really killed the Penrith Panthers 2019 season, we look at Paul Green and whether he should get punted, as…
In this episode we watch the 2019 Challenge Cup Final live between St Helens and Warrington with a very special guest in The Starting Bloc’s co-host Boogie Bumper. We talk about the game as well as everything else in the world, especially Nazi’s. We then get a special report at the end of the podcast…
In this episode the boys talk about all the things that have killed the great game of Rugby League. Its a big, big list! To take the OFFICIAL Fergo and The Freak 2019 NRL Fan Poll CLICK HERE If you enjoy our podcast make sure you go to your podcasting app and give us a…
In this episode Andrew and Freaky name their NRL and Super League teams of the decade! They boys also talk about the NEW Rugby League Patreon champion and give a teaser to upcoming episodes. To take the OFFICIAL Fergo and The Freak 2019 NRL Fan Poll CLICK HERE If you enjoy our podcast make sure…
In this episode a slightly inebriated League Freak laments what he considers to be the end of the Panthers 2019 season, the boys talk about refereeing and the history of referees, the tone deaf NRL, their favourite Rugby League podcasts, The Wests Tigers and the clubs immediate future and Rugby League Project. To take the…
In todays episode we talk about refereeing in the NRL and what we think of the standard of refereeing. We also talk about the constant media attacks on the referees, players, and the game in general. To take the OFFICIAL Fergo and The Freak 2019 NRL Fan Poll CLICK HERE If you enjoy our podcast…
Today we complete the 2019 NRL Fans poll on NRL.com. We got through each question, give our answers, and then tell you all the results. Spoiler Alert: We were not impressed with most of the results! You can take the poll by CLICKING HERE To take the OFFICIAL Fergo and The Freak 2019 NRL Fan…
Today we look at the run in to the finals for all off the teams that are still in with a shot at the last two places. We discuss who we think will make it, and who will miss out. We then talk about Josh McGuire’s issues, Robbie Farah’s injury, and then we look at…
In this episode we look at the 2019 NRL Hall Of Fame nominees. We talk about the selection process, how we believe it should be changed, who we think should be select, and who should not even be considered. We then look at the Rugby League Immortals. We talk about the Immortals concept, how we…
In this episode we do a deep dive into Trent Barretts coaching career at the Manly Sea Eagles. We question why he thinks he deserves another chance to coach an NRL club. We give our thoughts on his time at the Sea Eagles, and then we try to sell him as a coach to a…
In this episode we talk about the worst clubs in the NRL and how bad their coaches are. We look at the Matt Moylan concussion incident. We then answer some of your questions from Twitter! We would love your feedback on this episode so if you have anything to say just email us at podcast@leaguefreak.com…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…