The NRL launched a 2026 trial rule change in a Thursday night game between the Broncos and the Storm. The clash served as the venue for testing a new kick-off rule. The unusual game represented the first on-field use of the rule change on the field.
Freddy explained the rule change trial during live broadcast of the match. Ahead of the match, Freddy cast doubt on promises made by both the Storm and the Broncos. Both teams featured in the trial as the new kick-off rule was put to the test during the fixture.