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The is an unusual phenomenon happening in the NRL right now. It is called: The curse of Julie. Whenever Julie decides to tip against her beloved Parramatta Eels in the tipping comp run by the NRL, the Eels will miraculously beat their opponent convincingly no matter how badly they have been playing in the lead…
Presented by Palmerbet In this episode of the Fergo and The Freak NRL podcast League Freak gives us a rundown of all the internatinal matches we will be seeing this weekend leading into State Of Origin two! The key players, the awsome matchups and the betting odds! He also talks about his passion for international…
For many fans of rugby league, there’s nothing quite like sitting down and settling into a weekend of action in front of the television with a couple of cold frothies within easy reach. But while the sport does provide 80 minutes of adrenaline-fueled competition, the 10 minutes at half-time of dead airtime are a source…
Here is video posted on social media today of the supposed “brawl” that is alleged to have occurred between Brisbane Broncos teammates Payne Hass and Albert Kelly. The NRL Integrity has already come out and said they have investigating this incident… Adam Reynolds will fix things in Brisbane 😂 The Brisbane Broncos are fucked 😂😂😂…
Who are the Hottest players to being playing NRL in 2022? I’m glad you asked League Freak and gave me this assignment. Below is the definitive list of best looking players to be currently gracing the footy field. Now I want to apologise to these players in advance as the last time that I wrote…
There Penrith Panthers have run out 38-20 winners over a brave Newcastle Knights team who were not only missing a handful of players leading into the game, but who were one man short for most of the match as well. A crazy, silly high shot by Mitch Barnett killed the Knights chances to be competitive…
The longest away run in Rugby League history looks set to come to and end with new that the New Zealand Government is lifting Covid restrictions for travel as well as for how many people can attend outdoor events. There's no place like home, whānau 🏠😍 We can now plan confidently for the first major…
UPDATE: So this news was broken by Ben Dobbin of Triple M in Brisbane. It turns out he was wrong… Of course no on in the corporate media ever says they are wrong…so this is “drama”… More Drama . Jamayne Isaako is not going to the parramatta eels he has done a deal @GCTitans to…
The Brisbane Broncos kicked off their 2022 NRL Premiership campaign with a very impressive win over last years Grand Finalists the South Sydney Rabbitohs. After a number of years where the club has struggled at the bottom of the ladder, there were signs in the win that the Broncos are well on their way back….
After losing the 2020 NRL Grand Final the big question hovering over the Penrith Panthers last year was whether or not they could go one better. Could they overcome the Melbourne Storm and survive the 2021 season knowing that everyone considered them a true title contender. The Panthers stood tall and prove they had what…
Last season the Sydney Roosters found themselves going through one of the worst injury tolls you would ever expect to see, yet they still managed a family good season. So how will they go with everyone on deck and healthy this year? Quality players head to best au online casino and they also tend to…
While the Newcastle Knights may have finished in 7th place last season, improvement is needed if coach Adam O’Brien is going to keep his coaching job at the club beyond 2022. Strong results like the ones at online casinos au are what O’Brien and his charges need this season, with wins over some of the…
In 2022 the Penrith Panthers go from being the hunter, to the hunted, as 15 other NRL teams look to knock the club off their perch as the best Rugby League team in the world. Like playing the best games at casino roo, the Panthers will have to be at their best to win back-to-back…
When Kevin Walters took over the coaching job at the Brisbane Broncos he had many critics that didn’t believe he was up to the task. A slow start to the 2021 season saw questions about his coaching ability and the media was relentless when it come to pushing for someone else to take over. Like…
Its a new era at the Wests Tigers in 2022, just ask them! It has been a decade since the Wests Tigers have played finals football. Probably the worst run club in the game, poor signings, a multitude of coaching changes, a board and CEO that takes absolutely no responsibility for terrible results, a handful…
In 2021 the South Sydney Rabbitohs were one of the scariest teams in the competition. Their attacking ability was unquestionable, and they had that special ability to just blow a game wide open against just about any opponent. Their 2021 NRL Grand Final loss to the Penrith Panthers was a tough one. A close game,…
The 2021 NRL season was a miserable one for North Queensland Cowboys supporters. It just seemed like nothing went right for the club. The one bright spark for the club going into the season was that they had one of the all time greats playing for the club in Jason Taumalolo. Yet by seasons end…
The Melbourne Storm will never recover from losing Brett Kimmorley. It is one of the funny, ongoing themes in Rugby League. A new season begins and it is clear that the Melbourne Storm and its incredible 20+ year run of success looks like its about to end. Its at this point I head to an…
When the 2021 NRL season kicked off the Manly Sea Eagles looked abysmal. Des Hasler’s coaching career had run its course, their recruitment and player development was being questioned, they just looked rotten. They needed a clear out. Then something miraculous happened. Fullback Tom Trbojevic started to put together one of the single greatest seasons…
In the last few years on the Fergo and The Freak podcast we have had the pleasure of chatting with Ben Darwin of Mainline Analytics on the important of cohesion in sport and how it affects winning. Very basically, the statistics suggest that the longer a lineup is stable and plays games together, the better…
Covid is still here, still affecting our lives, and it will have an effect on the 2022 NRL season. Right now overseas we are seeing the NBA playing through Covid outbreaks among every single team in the league. This has seen new rules put into place in terms of how clubs can bring lower grade…
The MIGHTY Penrith Panthers, your 2021 NRL Premiers, will be playing out of a brand new 20-30,000 seat stadium in 2025 after the NSW Government officially announced plans and funding for the project. The design of the new stadium will be decided upon soon, with official saying that you can expect something along the lines…
In this episode Freaky chats with Elliott Richardson of One Eyed Eel and Rugby League Monthly to talk about the state of the Parramatta Eels. We chat about the players the Eels have let go, their junior development, the coaching staff, and their outlook for the future. It’s always great to have a chat with…
In this episode Daddy talks about the latest huge recruit that the Canterbury Bulldogs game signed! A 4 year contract for Parramatta Eels hooker Reed Mahoney! Twitter AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Patreon Rugby League Project Patreon and the League Freak Patreon! Websites The Rugby League Project The Official Website Of The Glorious League Freak Rugby League Podcasting Network NRL…
In huge news that is sure to please Doggies fans, the club has signed Reed Mahoney to a 4 year contract starting from 2023. The deal is rumoured to be worth around $900,000 a season. This is a huge move for the Bulldogs and one that continues their massive recruitment drive. To be honest, I…
The Australian and New Zealand Rugby League Commission pulled out of the tournament due to player safety concerns, pushing its start date by 12 months. The fact that it’s going to happen next year is still great news for rugby fanatics and on that note, a great opportunity for sports fans to visit puntersport.com to…
Its official, Mitchell Pearce has been released from the remained of his contract with the Newcastle Knights so he can take up a deal with the Catalan Dragons in Super League for the 2022 season. Pearce’s future had been the subject of speculation all year, with a bit of drama during the off season, injuries…
Brisbane Broncos A big turnover of players at the Broncos, but that was needed. Adam Reynolds will provide direction for a young Broncos team while Kurt Capewell gives the club a lot of extra versatility. Gains Adam Reynolds (Rabbitohs), Kurt Capewell (Panthers), Brenko Lee (Storm), Corey Jensen (Cowboys), Logan Bayliss (Souths Logan), Jordan Pereira (Dragons),…
The NRL has released all of the official squad lists for the 2022 NRL season. Its a great guide of who is under contract at your club heading into the 2022 NRL season, and how long many of those player contracts run. You can see how long your favourite player will be at your club!…
The 2022 NRL Draw has been released and we are set for a huge year ahead. The return of Monday Night Football games, Magic Weekend, a few byes thrown into the mix, the return of State Of Origin to Perth, its all happening. Check it out! ROUND 1 Thursday, March 10 Panthers vs Sea Eagles,…