Freddy and the Eighth

Bizarre axing of Haumole Olakau’atu shocks Origin legends

June 10, 2026·41 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

NSW legends Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns try to make sense of the axing of Haumole Olakau’atu. Joey believes Casey McLean will recover in time to play Game 2, but has serious doubts over Mitchell Moses. Red Hill in turmoil, Broncos season in jeopardy and the boys pinpoint where the major issue lies. (0:00) Jai Arrow at the Big Freeze(0:51) Rabbitohs to honour Jai(1:43) Kane Evans’ emotional interview(4:25) Olakau’atu axed from Origin(6:31) Dylan Lucas primed to perform(8:17) Joey’s weather forecast(8:38) Injury cloud around Casey McLean(9:18) How does Daley utilise Api?(9:54) D-Day for Mitchell Moses(11:05) Payne Haas returns(12:25) NRL pedigrees with Joey & Freddy(13:25) 1997 State of Origin series(15:10) Playing under Tommy Raudonikis(16:02) How will Billy use Reece Walsh?(17:41) Difficulty of managing interchanges(18:34) Will Marky Mark’s name fit on the jersey?(18:58) Multiple changes to the Maroons(19:19) Ponga-Munster-Walker combo(19:39) Ponga-Munster feud(20:07) Joey and Freddy’s feud(20:58) Best position for Walsh off the bench?(22:17) Red Hill in turmoil(22:54) Broncos’ run home(23:44) Madge at risk of losing his job?(25:12) Injuries the reason for Broncos' downfall?(27:03) Gal’s greatest Origin moment(28:46) Blues end the QLD dynasty(30:28) Freddy & the Eighth medal(34:26) Having A Crack, sponsored by Sportsbet(37:47) Thursday Night Footy preview(38:26) Friday Night Footy preview(40:07) Sunday Arvo Footy preview(41:15) Advice from the boysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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