In this episode we talk about the end of Paul McGregors time as the coach of the St George/Illawarra Dragons. The Dragons are terrible and its time for a change. We also look at the sacking of Garth Brennan and who the candidates are to replace him. We then have a quick talk about the…
This is our LIVE pre-game show leading into State Of Origin 3 for 2019. We talk about a whole range of very interesting subjects that are sure to tickle your fancy…or something else! We would love your feedback on this episode so if you have anything to say just email us at podcast@leaguefreak.com You can…
This is our State Of Origin 3 preview show! We talk about the big decider and then we look at some of the latest news from the NRL and Super League! Remember to catch us in the hour leading up to Origin kickoff when we broadcast our live show on Twitter and Periscope! We would…
In this weirdo episode we watch the the second half of the Wests Tigers vs Sydney Roosters match. We talk a lot of footy and we do a little commentary. Then we just decided to watch TV! We took a look at what was on and had a chat about it all! Its a bit…
In a very special episode we talk with Alan Pearce, a Neurophysiologists and Associate Professor at La Trobe University in Melbourne. Alan is the Research Manager at the Australian Sports Brain Bank Victoria. We talk about Concussion and CTE, the effects on sportspeople who are suffering from brain trauma, the way CTE is diagnosed and…
In this episode we talk about the selection Mitchell Pearce for game 3 in the NSW State Of Origin side, Tim Simona gets the green light for a redemption story, Tariq Sims and his wife’s opinion on the judiciary, George Burgess and his eye gouging ban, the George Hotel in sunny and glorious Huddersfield, the…
In this episode we look at the Queensland State Of Origin team for game 3 in 2019 in Sydney, then we go through all the mid-season player movement in the NRL and talk about player movement rumours for this season and beyond. Its a packed episode! We would love your feedback on this episode so…
In this episode The Glorious League Freak is named as the NRL CEO. He lays out his grand plan on the very first day in the job. He hires some people. He fires some people. He kicks in a few doors, forces through a few take overs and much, much more! He also does a…
In this fantastic episode Andrew Ferguson and The Glorious League Freak sit down and discuss the incredible opinion, analysis and breaking news that was splashed across the Daily Telegraph on this fine day! We talk about concussion in Rugby League, player loyalty, Rugby League’s great demise in Perth, as well as a heap of talk…
In this episode we answer questions from #AskKenty that have been sent in to NRL 360. Paul Kent doesn’t answer too many questions, but we get stuck right into them! We also have a very special question via email, we compare players to cars, and towards the end we do our very first bit of…
Since the introduction of a salary cap first first grade clubs was introduced by the then NSWRL there have been instances of clubs cheating the salary cap. Despite countless penalties, fines, sanctions and even some clubs having premierships taken away from there, there is always an NRL clubs that thinks it can get away with…
In this episode super guru Andrew Ferguson and Rugby League expert League Freak give their unparalleled thoughts and opinions of the incredible win by New South Wales in State Of Origin 2! Who played well, who played poorly, the amazing, recording breaking crowd, and who may not be there for game 3 in Sydney. This…
In the second ever Fergo and The Freak live show we answer questions put forward by Andrews Mum, we look at the #AskKenty on Twitter, we gave a million shout-outs to followers who retweeted the live show and we pushed with all our might to encourage the conception of a child this very evening. We…
In the first of a three part series we look at the history of the Rugby League State Of Origin series. As we look at the history of interstate football between NSW and QLD from 1908 to 1981 and we talk about the birth of State Of Origin football. We go through each thrilling series,…
In this episode the boys talks about the international Rugby League matches that are being played over the weekend, what more can be done to promote the international game, the Womens State Of Origin match, lots of talk about the Rugby League State Of Origin in Perth, and so many shout outs that they can…
What is the best Super League podcast you can listen to on your iPhone, iPad, gaming console, or even Youtube? One that covers teams like St Helens, Wigan, the Leeds Rhinos, Salford Red Devils, Warrington Wolves, Catalan Dragons, Castleford Tigers and Hull FC. Why its Fergo and The Freak of course! Andrew Ferguson and League…
In this episode of the official NRL podcast of Andrew Ferguson and League Freak the boys cast their eyes over both the Queensland and New South Wales teams for game two of the 2019 State Of Origin series. They review both teams, look at the in’s and out’s, they talk about Mitchell Pearce’s decision to…
Do you know what the best rugby podcast in the entire world is? The best rugby podcast on itunes? Do you know where to find Australia’s best football podcast? It is right here at Fergo and The Freak! You can listen to the latest episode below, or click one of the following links to subscribe….
Something a little bit different today! This is the recording of the live show we did on Twitter and Periscope on Friday night. It is a lot looser than our normal podcasts but you might still enjoy it anyway. We basically had a general chat about whats happening in the game here and there and…
In this episode Andrew and League Freak make their changes to both New South Wales and Queensland for State Of Origin two to be held in Perth. They also do a deep drive into the possible selection of Mitchell Pearce…and Freaky goes on an epic rant! There are stats, shout-outs and the re-naming of a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…