Fergo and The Freak
A Rugby League podcast covering the NRL, Super League, State Of Origin and International Rugby League.
Reminiscing About Rugby League Players From The Past
In this episode the boys read listener emails, talk about the North Sydney Bears, the plight of the game in England, and then throw random names of players at one another and describe them in great detail!
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Around The Rugby League World With Special Guest Dylan The Leaguie
In this episode League Freak has a chat with Youtuber Dylan who is the host of The Leaguie.
We talk about the unpredictability of the NRL so far in 2025, the true contenters for the Premiership, we touch on why drafts are a terrible idea in Rugby League and how the salary cap is actually working.
We then discuss what the NRL should do to help that game in England, and across Europe, the demise of the Toronto Wolfpack, international Rugby League and the World Cup and much, much more.
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The Lachlan Galvin Saga
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In this episode the boys talk about the big news this week regarding Lachlan Galvin and the Wests Tigers deciding to drop him after learning he won't sign a contract extension with the club.
We talk about all the different dynamics involved, how the corporate media is covering things, and what clubs would be best for Galvin to head to.
We read a great email from Eoin, we talk about weird rules, cover the...
Emergency Podcast: The Penrith Panthers Dynasty Is Over
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After the Penrith Panthers fifth straight loss in a row League Freak records an emergency podcast to talk about what looks like the end of this incredibly dynasty!
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The 2025 NRL Season Has Been Great So Far!
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On todays episode the boys chat about the quality of the season so far, how close the competition is, and how even the worst teams in the competition can play some good football. They touch on whats happening over in England and how the Catalan Dragons are being railroaded by English clubs, they throw together a fictional Australia team, then a team of nutters, before finally settling in and talking about Formula One!
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The English Rugby League Catastrophe With Johnny Lew
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In this episode League Freak is joined by Englishman Johnny Lew to talk about the recent shenangians within the administration of the English game. The reports that the Catalan Dragons are being pushed out the door, and the talk that the NRL wants to "buy" a 33% stake in Super League!
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The 2025 Rugby League Ashes Series
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In this episode we talk about the 2025 Ashes series, another dead club in England, Lachlan Galvin getting what he is worth, the Daly Cherry-Evans media campaign and much, much more!
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Buzzonomics And Bradfords Big Tele
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In this episode we talk about what a goose Ricky Stuart is, how the Penrith Panthers reign will look when it ends, Daly Cherry-Evans leaving the Sea Eagles, the best defensive team in the NRL, Andrews Buzzonomics article and the big TV at Odsal Stadium in Bradford!
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What Stands Out So Far This Season, Your Monday Meltdown's And Emails!
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In this episode League Freak giuves his thoughts on a few teams and where they stand so far, he has a few concerns.
He looks through the games coming up in round three, give your his tips, and then reads your Monday Meltdowns and reads a few of your emails!
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Is English Rugby League A Lost Cause And The 2024 NRL Annual Report
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In this episode we start talking about an article put out about the NRL "buy" Super League (again) and it turns into a long discussion about English Rugby League, its chances of survival, and the different ways it may survive, or die out.
We then look at the 2024 NRL Annual Report. We look at the key points of the report and give our...
Hello Mr President!
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In this episode we give our best team of the last 25 years. Some hack did one earlier in the week and we improved on it by a long way!
We talk about Peter V'Landys and his impact on Rugby League in Australia.
We then have a chat about the NRL All Star game and why it didn't get as much attention...
The 2025 NRL Season Preview!
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Its the start of a new year and we bring you our 2025 NRL season preview!
We go through all 17 NRL teams, their additions and losses, and give our thoughts on how teams will go and who we expect to make the finals and Grand Final.
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Asking AI About Rugby League
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In this episode we talk about John Bateman and his move to the North Queensland Cowboys, the Penrith Panthers and their chance of winning five titles in a row, and Jarome Luai and how, he's a pretty good player!
Then we have a conversation about Rugby League with Twitters Artificial Intelligence: Grok!
We ask it so many questions about teams, players and e...
The 2024 King Of Rugby League Awards - The Best Rugby League Player In The World!
In this espide we present the 2024 King Of Rugby League Awards. We name the best rookie in the game, the team of the year, representative player of the year, the biggest story of the year, and then we announce the best Rugby League player in the world for 2024!
We then talk about all sorts of other different sports and have a good old chin wag!
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This Ones For You Jack!
In this especial episode we read an amazing email we got from a very special listerner named Jack. It really meant a lot to hear from Jack and what the podcast meant to him. So, we made sure we got an episode out for him today!
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International Footy, Player Movement And IMG Club Ratings
In this episode we chat about the Rugby League international results, we give a run down on the player movements in the NRL and Super League, we chat about the IMG ratings that came out last week, before finally getting to the F1 podcast!
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Karen Radlinski
In this episode League Freak kicks it off by being belligerent about some ginger Karen from a coal mining town in who cares. We then talk about international football, the failed Perth Bear NRL bid, we chat Rugby League history, go into the weeds talking about cohesion (Sorry Ben), and just have a good old chat before answering a listener email!
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A Poms Big Day Out With Guest Johnny Lew
In this episode we have a chat with Johnny Lew who is in Australia at the moment to discuss his first time attending an NRL Grand Final. We talk about the differences between the NRL and Super League Grand Final experiences, the differences between Australian crowds and English crowds, the optics of the Americanisation of the NRL experience, Grand Finakl day entertainment, food options and much more.
We than talk about interntaional Rugby League failures, strange Rugby League stories, and the looming spectre of the NRL having so much money that they can do what ever they...
The 2024 NRL Grand Final Review - The Penrith Panthers Place In History
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The Penrith Panthers have won their fourth straight title. We talk about the Grand Final performance and how it changes the standing of this Panthers team among the games best ever sides, and what it means for the legacy of players in the side.
We then go down a history rabbithole! Strap in!
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2024 NRL Grand Final Preview And Dally Ms
Its Grand Final week! We have a look at both the Melbourne Storm and Penrith Panthers, we talk about the historic implications this game has, and we tell you who we think will win and why.
We chat about the Dally M winners and losers, a little about Super League, and go off in a thousand different tangents just the way you like it!
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2024 Preliminary Finals Previews
In this episode actually talk about football, something others in the media are unable to do! We give a rundown of both games, tell you who we think will win, and go through some of the key players. We talk Rugby League history, Kalyn Ponga not playing for Australia, Kevin Walters being sacked by the Brisbane Broncos, we chat a little Super League, Formula One, NBA....we go all over the place in this one!
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NRL Finals Freak Off!!!
In this episode we read a couple of listener emails, we talk about Nicho Hynes and the pressure that is on him, the Cronulla Sharks long term future, we preview the finals games, we do a few Rugby League stats, rant about people who don't aknowledge Rugby League history before 1998 and much, much more!
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Finals Week One Preview
In this episode we chat about the week one of the NRL finals series. We going through each game and give you our tips!
We talk about the NRL Spoonbowl, the financial situation of clubs in England, and then go into a bit of a random history thanks to Adrian Lam.
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Delirious
In this episode we chat about the shocking, amazing, delirous news that Balmain wants to split up the joint venture at the Wests Tigers and go it alone. We don't know where, but they wanna go there apparently.
We also talk history, where teams are lining up for the premiership race, we have some international Rugby League news and much more.
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A Huge Discussion About Rating Players In Rugby League History
In this episode we have a giant discussion about the history of Rugby League. This was kicked off by the announcement by the NRL that Ron Coote would be the 14th immortal. We talk about the immortals concept and what it really means to us, and the game.
We then talk about the Rugby League Hall Of Fame inductees. The ones we agree with, and the ones we don't.
This is a very history heavy episode, we reckon you'll enjoy it!
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The Hall Of Fame, Hillbilly Feuds And Fake Rugby League News
In this episode we talk about the NRL Hall Of Fame inductees, who made it, and who should have made it. We chat about the fake news stories being made up by the corprorate Rugby League media. We then talk about the big finals implications in the upcomings games, what is on the line for individual teams, and then touch on the Olympics all on your favourite Formula One podcast!
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2026 Rugby League World Cup Details And John Bateman Off To Warrington
In this episode we talk about Australia and Papua New Guinea getting hosting rights to the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. We discuss competition formats, tournament length and other international issues.
We then focus on the run in for each NRL club in what is shaping as an awesome end to the season.
We then give a very special birthday shoutout to Mamma Shark!
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New South Wales Wins The 2024 State Of Origin Series
In this episode we talk about the triumphant New South Wales team that has won the 2024 State Of Origin series.
We talk about the game, we talk about the selections and give give our player ratings!
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The Keighley Cougars Situation, An NRL Europe Competition And The NRLs 2025 Las Vegas Trip Locked In
In this episode we chat about the interesting situation at the Keighley Cougars that prompted the club to pull back the curtain on their recent coaching change. We also talk about international Rugby League and how an NRL competition in Europe would be a far better way to expand than sports footprint rather than buying into Super League.
We look at the lineup for the NRL's Las Vegas extrevagansa for 2025, and then have a whole lot of Formula One talk!
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Dog Head
In this episode we chat about North Sydney Bears pushing their way to Perth, mascot names, Trent Barrett and his terrible coaching record, the test between France and England, when battling trees goes wrong, and our tips for the NRL round!
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New South Wales Smashes QLD In State Of Origin Two
New South Wales has won State Of Origin one and we give you our thoughts on the game as well as player reviews. We also give you our tips for the upcoming round of games!
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19 Things I Hate About You!
In this episode we got through an article that some jounro wrote during the week about 19 things they didnt like about Rugby League. We have a good laugh about it. We also give our tips for the upcoming round, have a bit of a chat about the State Of Origin game that is coming up, and giuve last rites to English Rugby League.
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Galvin Drama Not Needed, Perth In First Place For Expansion And NRL Tips
In this episode we talk about the drama surrounding Lachlan Galvins future at the Wests Tigers, Perth into pole position for getting the next NRL team as the league expands, how the inclusions of more teams will effect the player pool, Clint Gutherson being a whinging idiot. We also answer a lister email!
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Queensland Smashes NSW In State Of Origin One
Queensland has won State Of Origin one and we give youy our thoughts on the game as well as player reviews. We chat about the sad loss of Rob Burrow, how Rugby League Project counts games played at a stadium, and then have a general chit chat!
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你们的巴布亚新几内亚队不会是我们上海熊队的对手
Welcome comrades! In this episode we talk about the NRL's deal with the Australian Government to spend $600,000,000 on a club in Papua New Guinea over the next ten years. We talk about the NRL "no fault stand down" rule, how there is not real answer to these situations, and the effects it all has on players and the game. We also go through both the New South Wales and Queensland Origin teams, have a talk about the Panthers, and much more!
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Charity Work
In this episode you didn't see what you thought you saw. Trent Barrett is the saviour of the Parramatta Eels, Cliff Lyons was really good at Rugby League, the next NRL broadcasting deal and leveraging the NRL's PNG expansion to get the game back on the ABC, South Sydney are really bad at Rugby League, Matthew Johns political commentary is to be ignored and NRL game previews for Round 12.
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The David Fifita Sweepstakes And Referees Under Fire
In this episode of your favourite NRL podcast we talk about the David Fifita sweepstakes, which has been hotting up this week between the Gold Coast Titans, the Penrith Panthers, the Sydney Roosters and the St George/Illawarra Dragons. We discuss which team would be the best for him to join and why we believe that.
We then talk about the under fire NRL referees, and in particular the reaction by some to Kasey Badger and the Wests Tigers vs Canturby Bulldogs match.
We then give our tips for the upcoming round of NRL games.<...
The 6 Again Rule And Discussing The Best Rugby League Players Of All Time
In this episode we discuss the overuse of the 6 again rule in the NRL, the ridiculous 7 tackle set rule, we chat a bit about some of the games so far this weekend, whether we should have games on ANZAC Day, and then we get into talking about the best players of all time as we look at a team League Freak put together which is his best team of all time.
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The Entire History Of Rugby League On The Gold Coast Is Horrible
In this episode of our Forumla One/Cat Appreciation podcast we talk about the best coaches the Gold Coast Rugby League teams have ever had, how the Parramatta Eels lost the perfect backup halfback, how good the Brisbane Broncos forward pack has become, we give our tips for round 8 of the competition and then we start the real podcast.
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James Fisher-Harris To The New Zealand Warriors Plus NRL Tipping
In this episode we talk about thje shock move of James Fisher-Harris to the New Zealand Warriors in 2025, who the Penrith Panthers might look at signing with their free'd up salary cap space, what this means for the Panthers great side, and we give our NRL tips for round 7.
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