The Eels are rocked with J’maine Hopgood facing a long stint on the sidelines, while the Tigers are dealing with injury chaos and Jarome Luai set to miss weeks… so does that derail their season or build resilience?

The Broncos pull off a statement win in Melbourne, coming from 14–0 down to beat the Storm and snap a 10-year drought at AAMI Park, while the Sharks are left to “feel the hurt” after a late collapse against the Dolphins.

Plus, the Warriors are flying with an undefeated start and huge points differential… are they the early team to beat?

Finally, a look ahead to the key matchups in Round 4, including Manly v Roosters, Broncos v Dolphins and more.

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Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns are joined by Wests Tigers superstar Adam Doueihi this week on Freddy & the Eighth. The boys call for huge changes at Manly to be made, if the Sea Eagles want to save their season. Plus, can the Newcastle Knights continue their red hot start to 2026 with Kalyn Ponga and Dylan Brown?

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South Sydney Rabbitohs star Campbell Graham joins the Freddy and the Eighth panel to preview the massive Friday night rivalry clash against the Sydney Roosters. Graham opens up about his return from a frustrating back injury, the squad's reaction to the shock signing of superstar prop Payne Haas, and what it is like playing alongside new recruit Jack Wighton.

The panel also dives into Alex Johnston's pursuit of Ken Irvine's all-time try-scoring record, debating whether fans should be allowed to storm the field if he breaks it this weekend. Plus, Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler break down the messy Zac Lomax contract saga, share their top eight finals predictions for the 2026 NRL season, and dish out their weekly medal votes for Round 1.

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