The Mainstream Media Bubble
In this episode we look at the disconnect between what the mainstream media finds interesting and what the majority of Rugby League supporters find interesting. We look at the changing…
The History Of Salary Cap Cheating In The NRL
On this episode we look at the long and varied history of repetitive and systematic cheating of the salary cap rules in the NRL. From the very first season of…
Ben Darwin From Gain Line Analytics On The Importance Of Cohesion In Rugby League
Former Wallaby Ben Darwin from Gain Line Analytics joins us to talk about the the use of Rugby League statistics, the importance of cohesion on the outcome of NRL games,…
Looking Back On The 2004 Season, Rule Changes And The NRL’s Content Crackdown
Journalist Matt Attard joins us once again as we take a look back on the 2004 season, one full of controversy and change, a look at some of the rule…
Bankwest Stadium, Eels vs Tigers and The Panthers Struggles
The boys talk about the opening of Bankwest Stadium, the Parramatta demolition job against the Wests Tigers, the season long struggles of the Penrith Panthers and then finish up talking…
Greg Inglis’ Retirement and Salary Cap Implications, Eye Gouging, Injured Players And Aging Players In The NRL
In this episode we look at Greg Inglis’ retirement and the drama surrounding the possible salary cap implications for the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Eye Gouging allegations and how they are…
Israel Folau and the ARL’s Hypocrisy, Valentine Holmes Attacks, Greg Inglis’ Future and Anthony Mundine’s Comments
In this episode we talk about Israel Folau’s sacking and the virtue signalling surrounding it, the ARL’s hypocrisy in shutting down a possible return to Rugby League, the media’s attacks…
The Canterbury Bulldogs And Media Bias With Matt Attard
Journalist Matt Attard joins the podcast to talk about the Canterbury Bulldogs, how the clubs 2019 NRL season is shaping up, Dean Pays contract extension, the future of the club,…
Dennis Tutty, Player Contracts, and Why An NRL Draft Is A Terrible Idea
In this weeks episode Andrew Ferguson and League Freak look back at the fight by Dennis Tutty to fight for the rights of players to be able to move between…
Answering Your Questions!
In this episode Andrew and League Freak answer questioned posed to them by listeners. It is short and sweet and we give a few shout outs in this one! Make…
Dying Clubs, Relocation and Expansion in the NRL
This week Andrew and League Freak discuss the history of expansion of the NRL competition, previous clubs that have left us, what clubs may be relocated, and the areas the…
A Conversation About International Rugby League
In the very first episode of Fergo and The Freak we talk about the history of international Rugby League, the driving forces behind change, the impact Australia has on driving…