Its that time of the year you know the media loves, when teams finish up their season and they look to drink away the blues that hit hard when you’ve toiled away for a year with nothing to show for it….well, apart from all the money. After last years feeding frenzy that saw publications sending…
In this episode we talk about Paul McGregor and his time being up at the Dragons and talk that Shane Flanagan might have his life ban over-turned after less than a year. We then talk about Paul Kent arguing with himself, Phil Gould attacking the NRL over comments made by the head of Channel 9…
In this episode we look at the request by Channel 9 to move one club from Sydney up to Brisbane ahead of the next broadcasting deal. We then look at the reaction from Fox Sports, Cronulla Sharks supporters, as well as Jack and Rose who were on the Titanic as it sank. This episode is…
In this episode we got through the questions asked of NRL CEO Todd Greenberg on Twitter by Rugby League supporters ahead of his appearance on Fox Sports show “The Fan”. This podcast takes min a whole lot of topics! To take the OFFICIAL Fergo and The Freak 2019 NRL Fan Poll CLICK HERE If you…
I this episode the boys fire up about media attacks on the Newcastle Knights, they talk about the motivations behind those attacks, they look at the job Nathan Brown did to help rebuild the clubs after Wayne Bennett’s departure, and they discuss what state he has left the club in. They then talk about the…
In our 69th episode we are joined by Fergo and The Freak super fan Nadine, who gives us her top ten sexiest Rugby League players. We then announce Arabella’s top ten sexiest players, compare the two lists, and then Andrew and League Freak go through a list of the best names in Rugby League history….
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…
After a long career in which he has achieved so much, Darius Boyd finds himself close to the point of retirement. No matter how good of a player you are, how long you manage to play the game, and how long you look after yourself, Father Time catches up with you, he is the one…
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…
The 2021 Rugby League World Cup is coming soon and we’ve had a large change happen recently. Newcastle’s Kingston Park, able to hold a little over 10,000 in capacity of fans, staff and more are set to replace Workington as the venue for three men’s games during the 2021 Rugby League World Cup. An interesting…
With a number of end of season international games taking part in the Southern Hemisphere including an almost Great Britain Lions tour, we will also see the very first Rugby League 9’s World Cup being played over a couple of days at Bankwest Stadium in Parramatta. It will be interesting to see how many star…
The Wests Tigers season is all but over after falling to the Manly Sea Eagles at Brookvale Oval by a scoreline of 32 – 12. The Tigers, who came into the game missing hooker Robbie Farah, were dealt a massive blow early on in the game when replacement hooker Jacob Liddle suffered what looked like…
It is the same time every single season that we see the media focus on a few issues in the game, and it comes around like clockwork. The consistency of refereeing is always a hot topic. Even best USA casinos online could set the odds on what round we would see the media attacking refereeing…
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…
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!
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…