Immortal Behaviour

Join the eighth immortal, Andrew Johns each week as they discuss the hottest and ongoing topics in the world of rugby league.

Immortal Behaviour is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 42 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Immortal Behaviour, a sports show with 42 episodes published.

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  Episode #25

  Joey pinpoints where the 2026 Grand Final will be decided

  Sep 30, 202628 minS4

  For the final time in 2026, Andrew Johns and Ruan Sims discuss how the Grand Final will be won and lost by the Newcastle Knights and Sydney Roosters, which areas do the teams need to exploit and where are their biggest weaknesses. The Eighth also previews the NRLW Grand Final and is tipping an upset! All that and more on the final episode of Immortal Behaviour for 2026, thank you for watching all year long! Subscribe https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9 0:00 Final episode of 2026 0:39 Half in Focus: Sandon Smith 2:12 Deja Ru - Sandon’s intercept 3:06 Emotional week for Novocastrians 3:45 Front office shake-up 4:47 Newcastle starting to believe 5:47 Knights fans to fill up Accor 6:16 What makes Fletcher & Sandon so dangerous? 7:34 What is DCE & Sam Walker’s style of play? 8:15 Knights spine for 2027 9:26 Gagai lifts for big games 9:52 How the Knights fixed their defence 10:53 Best centre pairing in the NRL? 12:01 Crossland’s ban wounds the Knights 12:54 Round 27 bye week blessing 13:49 Joey shocked by Knights success 15:00 Joey’s Grand Final advice 16:26 Keys to success for the Knights 17:08 Holbrook coach of the year? 18:21 Chooks 2/2 over the Knights in 2026 19:29 Shut down Naufahu Whyte 20:01 Marky Mark’s freakish talent 21:31 Chooks to target Marzhew in the air 21:55 Keys to success for the Roosters 22:26 Injury concerns around Sam Walker? 23:18 One match-up Joey likens for the Knights 23:48 The match-up Joey is most afraid of 24:20 NRLW Grand Final preview 25:20 Joey’s headline moment 26:04 The Grand Final through Joey’s eyes 26:48 Ponga’s huge hit 27:49 Thank you for watching 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/nrlonnine TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nrlonnine?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/NRLonNine #NRLonNine #WideWorldofSports #NRL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Episode #24

  Joey reveals how Knights can cause ALL-TIME finals upset

  Sep 24, 202631 minS4

  Andrew Johns explains why the Newcastle Knights have a realistic chance to defeat the Penrith Panthers. The Eighth Immortal breaks down how the Dolphins and Roosters can both knock each other off. Plus, what do the Warriors and Sharks have to do to improve into Grand Final contenders in 2027. 0:00 Joey’s stressed 0:38 Sam Walker returns 1:38 Hugo’s selflessness 2:15 Phins dominate Chooks all year 3:25 Keys to victory for the Dolphins 4:46 Keys to victory for the Roosters 5:36 Importance of ball movement 6:05 Game deciding match-up 6:51 Who wins and why 7:37 Joys of playing at Suncorp 8:33 Will Broncos fans join the Phins? 9:38 The nerves are getting to Joey 10:16 What it means to Joey 11:18 Panthers’ good record over the Knights 12:53 Halves dilemma for Penrith 14:17 Will Nathan be fit? 15:26 Can Penrith win without Nathan? 16:35 Who has to stand up for the Knights? 17:54 Crossland’s immense effort 18:53 Joey’s message to the Knights 19:42 Who wins? 22:45 How do the Wahs get better? 23:47 Wahs halves dilemma 24:58 Sharks in trouble? 27:09 Titans v Broncos NRLW preview 27:52 Roosters v Raiders NRLW preview 28:27 Joey’s headline moment Subscribe https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9 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/nrlonnine TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nrlonnine?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/NRLonNine #NRLonNine #WideWorldofSports #NRL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Episode #23

  Johns worried Wahs lack ‘another gear’ and will fall to the Knights

  Sep 17, 202638 minS4

  The Eighth Immortal Andrew Johns and Ruan Sims break down every Finals game in Week 2 of the 2026 NRL Finals series. believes the Warriors lack another gear and will struggle to defeat his surging Newcastle Knights. Joey analyses the combination of Savala and DCE and backs DCE to silence the haters. Plus, a very special guest joins the show! All that and more on another edition of Immortal Behaviour. Subscribe https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9 0:00 Welcome back 0:30 Will the Roosters be flat? 1:52 Thoughts on Hugo + DCE combo 2:17 DCE copping a lot of hate 3:38 Angus Crichton set to return 4:40 Marky Mark vs Ronaldo Mulitalo 5:16 Marky Mark Ronaldo biff 5:53 Walking highlight reel 6:36 Strengths of Ronaldo 7:14 The aerial battle 7:59 How to protect Trindall 9:01 Roosters to target Trindall 10:48 Why Kennedy is underrated? 12:48 Keys to victory for the Sharks 14:34 Too many penalty goals? 15:29 Wahs lack another gear? 15:59 Pressure on the Wahs 16:39 Assessing last weeks loss 17:21 How important is Leka and DWZ? 18:15 Modern day warm-ups 19:05 Tuaupiki the X-factor for the Wahs? 20:24 The pressures of Eden park 22:04 Joey’s travel experience to NZ 22:25 Johns proud of stoic Knights 25:24 Will Dylan Lucas play? 26:04 Confidence is dangerous weapon 28:18 Lessons from Round 26 29:13 Young forwards stand up for Knights 30:26 Rejuvenated Gagai 31:13 Wahs MAJOR weakness 33:38 NRLW Finals Week 1 preview 36:02 Joey’s headline moment… 36:56 Our very special guest 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/nrlonnine TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nrlonnine?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/NRLonNine #NRLonNine #WideWorldofSports #NRL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Episode #22

  The one flaw in the Warriors' defence Isaiya Katoa will EXPLOIT

  Sep 10, 202624 minS4

  Andrew Johns and Ruan Sims preview every game of Week 1 of the 2026 NRL Finals. Joey outlines how the Knights can stop the Rabbitohs' lethal left-edge attack. The Eighth Immortal analyses Isaiya Katoa's ball-playing and explains how he can expose the Wahs defensive issues. Plus, Joey is shocked by the return of Braydon Trindall, but questions if the Sharks Five-Eight is indeed fully fit. All that and a whole lot more on Finals Footy edition of Immortal Behaviour. Subscribe https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9 0:00 Finals Footy is here 0:23 Sense of timing about the Bunnies 1:11 David Fifita in great form 2:02 Why is the left edge so lethal? 3:29 The pros and cons of having a week off 4:07 Knights forward pack tested 5:10 Joey's advice for Ponga 6:12 Half in Focus: Isaiya Katoa 6:31 Joey's analysis of Katoa's playstyle 8:55 Warriors' power vs Dolphins' speed 9:36 Jackson Ford returns 10:02 Wahs impressive defence 10:26 Joey highlights the Wahs biggest weakness 11:40 Joey's Warriors v Dolphins tip 12:11 From Shark Park to Allianz 14:18 Big concerns over Trindall's shoulder 14:43 Joey calls for Nicho to stand up 15:22 Unpredictable Cowboys 15:59 Cowboys right side attack break down 16:09 Scott Drinkwater's ability to generate points 17:27 Roosters' keys to victory 18:45 Joey clueless to how Chooks will attack 19:03 Kenny and Yeo pass RD27 test 21:01 Would a rushing defence unsettle Nathan? 21:52 NRLW Match of the Round: Knights v Titans 22:32 Joey's Headline Moment 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/nrlonnine TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nrlonnine?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/NRLonNine #NRLonNine #WideWorldofSports #NRL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Episode #21

  Why Joey believes the NRL Premiership is only a two-horse race

  Sep 3, 202628 minS4

  Andrew Johns explains his reasoning for believing the NRL Premiership is a two-horse race between the Penrith Panthers and New Zealand Warriors. Ruan Sims and Joey shut down the idea of the NRL adopting the ‘Wildcard Round’ from the AFL. Plus, Joey warns that the Roosters won’t be able to win the comp without Sam Walker. All that and more on another edition of Immortal Behaviour. Subscribe https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9 0:00 Welcome back 0:39 Wildcard Round 1:17 Joey against the Wildcard Round 2:06 Why would it work? 4:06 Predictable Roosters without Sam Walker 5:06 How Hugo helps the Roosters 5:36 Why structured footy doesn’t suit the Roosters 7:31 Mitch Kenny returns  8:28 Robson’s injury concern 10:00 Book of Feuds preview 10:51 Jai Arrow’s 100th game 11:13 Will Yeo be 100% for finals? 12:47 Kenny’s influence on the field 14:48 Why is Ivan leaving Blaize out? 16:17 Jett Cleary’s impressive debut 16:52 Joey rules out the Sharks 17:31 Joey asks for Nicho to step up 19:02 Saturday Night Footy preview 19:31 Thursday Night Footy preview 22:37 NRLW Match of the Round 23:20 Sunday Arvo Footy preview 25:02 Joey’s headline moment 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/nrlonnine TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nrlonnine?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/NRLonNine #NRLonNine #WideWorldofSports #NRL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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