The NRL launched a 2026 trial rule change in a Thursday night game featuring the Broncos and the Storm. The clash acted as the venue for evaluating a new kick-off rule. The unusual game marked the first on-field use of the rule change in action.
Freddy broke down the rule change trial during coverage of the match. Ahead of the match, Freddy questioned promises issued by both the Storm and the Broncos. Both teams took part in the trial as the new kick-off rule was put to the test during the fixture.