The NRL rolled out a 2026 trial rule change during a Thursday night game featuring 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 coverage of the match. Ahead of the match, Freddy questioned promises made by both the Storm and the Broncos. Both teams took part in the trial as the new kick-off rule was tested during the fixture.