Fergo and The Freak

In this episode we preview round one of the 2023 NRL Finals series! We break down each matchup, give you our tips, we even look ahead to how the finals draw is looking for the contenders. We also talk about a weird match result in Super League, how putrid the media has been in finals week! To join our FREE NRL tipping competition, click here:  https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join?code=L2YWRVWM Twitt...

In this episode we talk about the meltdown that Ricky Stuart had, again, and his failures as a an NRL coach. Why the Super League TV deals keep getting worse and worse. The media and the way it hounds Latrell Mitchell, the injuries that hit all the contenders last weekend, and then Andrew, the stats guy, comes up with some really interesting statistics that show who have been the best clubs over t...

In this episode we talk about the complete mess the Wests Tigers have turned into, and ask if there is any hope left for this club to turn things around. We chat about the top of the Premiership and the contenders, and then the international games that have finally been announced! To join our FREE NRL tipping competition, click here:  https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join?code=L2YWRVWM Twitter Andrew...

In this episode we have a look at the reaction of the Brazilian Rugby League and their questions about the management of the International Rugby League. We chate about the retirement of Jarrod Croker and Tevita Pangai Jr, as well as the re-sgnings of Payne Hass at the Broncos and David Fifita and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui at the Titans. We talk a lot of awesome stats, refereeing in the NRL and just gene...

In this episode we start off by talking about what Dolphin tastes like, and then describe how you milk a dolphin. No, seriously, thats how this episode starts. We then take a look at a stats table put together by a media organisation that was supposed to rank NRL clubs, but we worked out really quickly their stats were not very good. We chat about how the IRL will be gettiung a new chairman, one t...

In this episode we give you a rundown on the latest International Rugby League meeting in Singapore and what it managed to accolplish Spoiler Alert: NOTHING! Have a chat about the how the Panthers sit right now, the teams that are falling away as the regular season draws to an end, and we manage to do it all with having a good laugh about things. To join our FREE NRL tipping competition, click her...

In this episode we talk about sharing a meal while the Wests Tigers fall apart, the Challenge Cup Final to feature a couple of new teams, Phil Goulds salary cap "management" at the Canterbury Bulldogs, the Penrith Panthers anomoly, New Zealand Rugby League great Syd Eru, Welsh Rugby League greats and so much more! Damn we enjoy recording this podcast! To join our FREE NRL tipping competition, clic...

In this episode we talk a little about State Of Origins aftermatch, we look at the RLPA and the way the media keep misrepresenting what players are fighting for, we make fun of the Wests Tigers and Manly Sea Eagles, and generally chat about our great game of Rugby League! To join our FREE NRL tipping competition, click here:  https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join?code=L2YWRVWM Twitter AndrewRLP  and ...

In this episode Elliott Richardson from 1Eyed Eel joins us to have a chat about the Parramatta Eels. We talk about the Dylan Brown situation, how the Eels have managed to cope with the player losses they had over the off season, the junior development system that is coming up big, how the Eels will cop with the loss of State Of Origin players and the clubs prospects for the 2023 premiership and be...

In this episode of the podcast our two heroes have a chat about the makeup of the New Wouth Wales and Queensland teams as we head towards State Of Origin 3. Theres a history lesson about the Maher Cup, a trophy that was a huge prize in Country NSW for many years that has some great stories attached to it. We go down a rabbit hole of statistics as though we werent recording the entire thing, while...

In this episode of the podcast the boys talk about the crazy scorelines we saw in round 18 of the NRL season. The Panthers crazy win over the Storm, the Cowboys annihilation of ther Tigers, and the Knights flogging of the Bulldogs. There's some talk about the finances of the Rugby Football League that were revealed this week, with not so suprising details about how much involvement they had in run...

In this episode of the podcast League Freak breaks down the second State Of Origin match of 2023 that saw Queensland retain the shield and Brad Fittler have another coaching breakdown! This was a bit shocking to see. Hopefully there isnt too much swearing! To join our FREE NRL tipping competition, click here:  https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join?code=L2YWRVWM Twitter AndrewRLP  and  LeagueFreak Pat...

In this episode of the podcast we talk how much the Wests Tigers will eventually overpay Luke Brooks. We go through the Queensland and New South Wales State Of Origin teams and question if Brad Fittler has any plans at all. We look at some rule changes the Rugby Football League is lookingf to trial in the lower grades, and then celebrate Andrews 49th birthday! To join our FREE NRL tipping competit...

In this episode of the podcast we talk about the Canberra Raiders celebrating 300 of the worst defenseive games ever, we chat about who we feel the favourites are for the NRL title, we pivot into some State Of Origin talk and find out we feel the same way about Brad Fittlers coaching, then we talk about the financial collapse of Rugby Union in England and how Rugby League should respond! To join o...

In this episode of the podcast we talk about the passing of Tina Turner and the amazing marketing campaign she was a part of for Rugby League, we go through both the New South Wales and Queensland State Of Origin teams as we head into game one of the 2023 series, and then we tear apart the disgraceful management of the International Rugby League, who have managed to kill the international game sto...

In this bonus episode we have a quick chat about Paul Kenty, the decision by the Dragons to sack Anthony Griffin, and then we have a long chat about the IMG proposal to change how teams are promoted and relegated through the English game! To join our FREE NRL tipping competition, click here:  https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join?code=L2YWRVWM Twitter AndrewRLP  and  LeagueFreak Patreon Rugby League...

In this episode we discuss the fallout of the decision by France to no longer host the 2025 Rugby League World Cup. We talk about why this has happened, what the fallout will be for the internaional game, and who should be held repoonsible! To join our FREE NRL tipping competition, click here:  https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join?code=L2YWRVWM Twitter AndrewRLP  and  LeagueFreak Patreon Rugby Leagu...

On todays episode talk about the aftermath of the "Battle Of The Big Cats", chat about some of the expansion talk doing the rounds, once again annihilate the talk about a possible draft ever working in the NRL, we look at the upcoming round of games, and just generally chat about Rugby League! To join our FREE NRL tipping competition, click here:  https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join?code=L2YWRVWM T...

On todays episode we get stuck into the Canberra Raiders for the way they have whinged about losing Jack Wighton to the South Sydney Rabbitohs. We talk about the NRL salary cap and player movement, players going to and from rugby uniion, and then we are joined by Julie who tells us about Dylan Browns nickname. To join our FREE NRL tipping competition, click here: https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join...

On todays episode we have a chat about the multitude of stupid ideas to "Fix" the game after Newcastlle lost a Golden Point match at home two the back-to-back NRL Premiers. We unvovr the ploit by the Panthers to continually grow hair in an effor to win football games, Andrew has some Rugby League stats he his us with, we talk redepmtion stories we don't need to hear and just generally chat about t...

On todays episode we look through where every NRL team stands right now early on in the season. Some teams are playing better than we expected. Others have been struggling, and that has surprised us. As always we end up going off on a few tangents, at one point we turned things into a discussion about the Rugby League Immortals and then Rugby League in the 1910's! Still, you'll enjoy it all!  To j...

On todays podcast we do a giant purge about how bad the Wests Tigers are! From their recruitment to their junior development. The ANZAC Day jersey debarcle to playing no finals football for a decade. This club is so bad we felt the need to get this episode out of the way early in the season so you don't have to hear about them again! To join our FREE NRL tipping competition, click here: https://ti...

On todays podcast we talk about the rumours that the Wests Tigers have approached Mitchell Pearce to join the club, the future of Luke Brooks and the Wests Tigers recruitment overall, we have a chat about the Penrith Panthers hooker issues, Rugby Union cutting off their own nose, players not wanting to play for the St George/Illawarra Dragons, and Andrew hits us with some amazing statistics! To jo...

Have a listen to these blokes! On todays podcast we talk about Racism, Hatered Round, the Wests Tigers, alternative competition formats, forfeited games, expansion of the NRL, the media and so much more....look, you can listen to the podcast instead of reading this can't ya? To join our FREE NRL tipping competition, click here: https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join?code=L2YWRVWM Twitter AndrewRLP  an...

The best NRL season preview is right here! Using an algorythm develpoped by Andrew Ferguson, our two hosts rank each teams spine, backline, forward pack, depth and coach, and come up with a 2023 NRL ladder that is hard to argue with. Who will be the true contenders? Does your team have a good chance to win the title this season? To join our FREE NRL tipping competition, click here: https://tipping...