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Immortal Behaviour
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Join the eighth immortal, Andrew Johns each week as they discuss the hottest and ongoing topics in the world of rugby league.
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Why the Warriors are Joey's new premiership favourite 🏆
3d ago00:33:39Tap to summarizeThis week on Immortal Behaviour, Andrew Johns drops a couple of huge bombshells! Joey unpacks what is truly going wrong at the Brisbane Broncos and is worried for their future. Can the Penrith Panthers win a premiership without Isaah Yeo? Plus, Joey settles the halfback conundrum at the Warriors naming Luke Metcalf as the man to lead the Wahs forward in the Finals. Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9 0:00 What a week of footy1:40 Halves in Focus: Metcalf & Te Maire Martin3:08 Does Metcalf have a weakness?3:52 Who is the Wahs starting Halfback?4:54 What does Chanel Harris-Tavita add6:27 Wahs 2027 starting spine8:14 Jett Cleary asks for release9:25 Saturday Night Footy preview9:45 Severe issues at the Broncos11:43 Where are the Broncos’ next crop?12:45 Joey’s bombshell14:43 Broncos and Storm struggles15:15 Impact of Pezet & Barnett in 202715:54 Madge’s coaching the issue?16:46 Will the Broncos bounce back in 2027?17:22 Isaah Yeo’s pec injury18:45 Joey’s 2nd bombshell19:28 Panthers’ playstyle without Yeo22:42 Key player match-ups24:06 Thursday Night Footy tip24:16 Friday Night Footy preview24:34 NRLW Match of the Round25:10 Sunday Arvo Footy preview26:23 Gerringong breeding footy players28:40 Joey’s headline moment29:49 Joey vs Latrell Mitchell’s dad31:34 Story time with Uncle Joey NRL on Nine is the home of everything rugby league so stay tuned for more NRL highlights, analysis, opinion and video. Watch NRL LIVE and FREE: https://stream.9now.com.au/yewrYenTVJb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NRLonNine/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nrlonnineTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nrlonnine?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/NRLonNine #NRLonNine #WideWorldofSports #NRLSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The two stats that prove the Warriors will be a finals FORCE in 2026
1w ago00:35:01Tap to summarizeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Why the Panthers had no choice but to drop Blaize Talagi
2w ago00:34:27Tap to summarizeAndrew Johns and Ruan Sims are back for another edition of Immortal Behaviour. Joey analyses Blaize Talagi’s defence which shows why he was dropped from the team. Are the Sharks the real deal and can they take down the likes of the Panthers and Roosters? Our Half in Focus this week is Stephen Crichton, how has his shift to the halves helped Lachlan Galvin and the Bulldogs to bounce back to winning ways. Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9 0:00 Welcome 0:30 Blaize Talagi dropped1:44 Analysing Talagi’s defence4:41 Talagi or Cogger?5:12 Origin hangover for the Panthers6:33 Panthers’ run home7:03 Panthers vulnerable 7:42 Half in Focus: Stephen Crichton8:43 How has Crichton fixed the Bulldogs9:30 Galvin to Lock?9:54 Burton Bomb bust10:27 Dogs to make the top 811:18 Storm v Bulldogs preview11:55 Galvin’s improvement14:29 Sharks the real deal15:16 Sharks to win Minor premiership16:28 Year of the Shark16:59 Important to be top 417:55 What’s behind the Sharks success18:40 Nicho Hynes analysis19:44 Braydon Trindall analysis20:26 What makes a good bomb kick?23:39 Important lesson for young halves25:11 Thursday Night Footy preview26:49 Cowboys’ run home28:33 NRLW Match of the round: Warriors v Titans29:21 Sunday Arvo Footy preview30:23 Joey’s Headline moment32:17 Big calls from the Immortal NRL on Nine is the home of everything rugby league so stay tuned for more NRL highlights, analysis, opinion and video. Watch NRL LIVE and FREE: https://stream.9now.com.au/yewrYenTVJb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NRLonNine/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nrlonnineTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nrlonnine?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/NRLonNine #NRLonNine #WideWorldofSports #NRLSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Joey's verdict on the NRL finals hopefuls
3w ago00:24:00Tap to summarizeThe Eighth Immortal has returned from his holidays and gets stuck into the Latu Fainu tackle. Should the grass cutter tackle be banned or is it fair game? Joey breaks down Jamal Fogarty’s playstyle and his combination with youngster Joey Walsh. Plus, we take a deep dive into the run home in 2026 NRL Premiership with multiple teams still vying for the top 8. Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9 0:00 Joey's back from Bali0:17 Latu Fainu's tackle1:16 Latu's previous tackles1:46 Sam Walker's grass cutter2:47 Joey perplexed by tackling technique3:46 Dissecting Latu's tackle7:17 The run home8:18 Knights to make the top 8?9:16 Broncos to miss finals footy9:51 Storm doomed by Munster's injury11:04 Penrith's kryptonite 12:35 Biggest premiership threat13:38 Fozball in freefall13:59 Brooks' injury14:37 Turbo to the Centres?15:18: Half in Focus: Jamal Fogarty16:06 Fogarty & Walsh combination17:43 Top 4 or bust18:33 Bright future for Manly19:20 Thursday Night Footy preview20:32 Broncos v Knights NRLW preview21:08 Joey's headline moment23:00 Joey says no to coaching NSW NRL on Nine is the home of everything rugby league so stay tuned for more NRL highlights, analysis, opinion and video. Watch NRL LIVE and FREE: https://stream.9now.com.au/yewrYenTVJb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NRLonNine/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nrlonnineTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nrlonnine?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/NRLonNine #NRLonNine #WideWorldofSports #NRLSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The CRUCIAL gameplan changes NSW made to steal victory at Suncorp
Jul 900:29:26Tap to summarizeAndrew Johns and Ruan Sims review all the biggest talking points in the fallout of Game 3 of State of Origin. Joey breaks down NSW attack and claims Cleary has finally owned Origin. Ru highlights Liam Martin's immense contribution to the Blues. All that and more on a special State of Origin review show of Immortal Behaviour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Joey pinpoints EXACTLY what the Blues keep getting wrong against Queensland
Jun 1800:32:29Tap to summarizeAndrew Johns and Emma Lawrence analyse all the fallout from State of Origin Game 2. Joey demands various changes to the Blues squad ASAP. The Eighth Immortal critiques the Blues poor interchanges and can't understand why Api Koroisau was not used.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The player Joey is picking to LIGHT UP Origin 2
Jun 1100:31:43Tap to summarizeAndrew Johns examines the NSW and QLD squads ahead of game 2 of State of Origin 2026, and he wants some key players moved! Will Mitchell Moses be fit in time for Wednesday’s clash? Plus, Joey gives some advice to Billy on how to best use Reece Walsh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Joey's BRUTALLY honest verdict on Origin Game 1
May 2800:34:38Tap to summarizeAndrew Johns and Zac Bailey dissect all the fallout from State of Origin Game 1. Joey admits Ponga did not deserve to be sent off and NSW would not have won if he hadn't. Does Ethan Strange stay the halfback for the Blues or does Moses slot back in? The Eighth Immortal analyses Sam Walker's Origin debut, and is deeply impressed by the young halfback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The halves pairing Joey DOESN'T want QLD to pick!
May 1400:28:05Tap to summarizeAndrew Johns tries to make sense of Ivan Cleary's shock resignation and what the future holds for the master coach. Joey is frightened by a certain QLD Maroons halves combo. Plus, are the New Zealand Warriors right in letting Metcalf talk to rival clubs?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Joey outlines PRECISELY what's wrong with the Bulldogs - and how to fix it
May 700:35:20Tap to summarizeAndrew Johns goes in-depth into the Bulldogs issues and what Galvin and Burton need to do to help their attack. Fresh off a plane from PNG, Zac Bailey reveals what life will be like for PNG Chief players. Joey completes his NSW side for Origin with a surprising selection on the wing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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