Six Tackles with Freddy: Origin Decider, Aussie Coaching Ambitions & the One That Got Away

Freddy’s in the hot seat this week, filling in for Gus and joining Mat Thompson to preview the Origin decider and share his thoughts on the Australian coaching job. He also unpacks the Panthers’ dynasty chances, a possible rookie of the year bolter in Isaiah Iongi, and why Selwyn Cobbo needs a cuddle, not a rocket.

Freddy opens up about nearly signing with the Eels, playing through appendicitis, and what it was like on tour in England during the World Cup. There’s chat about the Sharks’ halves, Manly’s backline reshuffle with Tommy Turbo, and a bold rule change Freddy would introduce next season.

Plus, his proudest Origin debut moment, toughest opponents, and the rivalries that still give him chills.

00:00 - Welcome 

• Special Guest: Freddy! 
• Beanies for Brain cancer
• Origin decider - any changes?

05:30 - Yes No No 

• Panthers can win a fifth premiership 
• Isaiah Iongi can win rookie of the year
• Time to change the Sharks halves

11:15 - Selwyn Cobbo contract

15:15 - Manly Sea Eagles

18:15 - Jack De Belin 

21:15 - Freddy could’ve been a Parrramatta Eel

22:30 - Fletcher Sharpe 

24:45 - Australian coaching job 

30:00 - #AskGusFreddy

• Biggest factor that contributed to QLD Game 2 win? 
• Player Freddy was most proud to give Origin debut to
• Toughest player to come up against in playing career
• New rule to implement for next year

38:00 - Ampol Power Surge

• Top 3 rivalries

41:30 - Round 17 tips 

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