A new NRL show, Freddy and The Eighth, is set to give footy fans a weekly dose of laughs and insights, starting this Wednesday, March 12. The show teams up rugby league legends Andrew “Joey” Johns and Brad “Freddy” Fittler with host Danika Mason (who is also the Today Show’s new sports presenter).
Here’s the Lowdown: Freddy and The Eighth kicks off on Wednesday, March 12, at 10:00 pm in Sydney and Brisbane on Channel 9, and is available nationally on 9Now. The show is presented as a mix of serious football analysis, unconventional humor, and stories from behind the scenes of the game.
What This Means Now: Fans can expect a less formal, more entertaining take on rugby league, with two of the sport’s biggest personalities, Johns and Fittler, at the helm.
The Bigger Picture: This new show fits into a broader trend of sports programming becoming more entertainment-focused. By combining expert analysis with humor and personality, Freddy and The Eighth aims to reach a wider audience than a traditional sports show might. It will air weekly throughout the NRL season.
