Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johns

Steve 'Blocker' Roach is one of Rugby League's true characters — a champion Tiger, a State of Origin warrior, and a fan favourite on The Footy Show couch. Blocker sits down for a brilliant yarn covering his playing days, some classic dressing room stories, and the moments that had Australia in stitches every Thursday night.
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0:00-Steven ‘Blocka’ Roach
4:00-Origin Experience
9:30-Fighting in Rugby League
15:00-Tallis Story
17:00-Teammates & Coaches
23:00-Balmain Mid 80’s
32:00-1989 GF
42:00-Retirement
46:00-The Footy Show
53:00-Lone Survivor
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Cooper hits the road to Gerringong on a mission to scout new Backfencers, while Matt returns from the chaos of Beef Week with stories to tell. Jack receives a surprise bouquet of flowers, raising more questions than answers. And one family member is absolutely convinced the world is black and white — the debate is very much alive.
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0:00-Beatles
6:00-Beef Week
9:00-Search For Backfencers
14:00-Flowers
20:00-Jnr Presentation
24:00-Dream Team
31:00-Out Of Context
35:00-Titans Vegas
37:00-Skin Magazines
49:00-NRL Tips
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The Blues stormed back to win Origin I after Kalyn Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge, shifting the momentum entirely in NSW's favour. Sam Walker was outstanding, running the show and proving he belongs at this level. Now all eyes turn to Game II!
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0:00-Inital Reaction
10:00-Break Down
17:30-Changes for Game 2?
30:00-Billy’s Wide 4 Tactic
32:00-Our Points
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With loyalty calls and depth concerns dividing fans, both Billy Slater and Laurie Daley have made selections that could make or break Game 1. We dissect the squads, the style matchups, and the game-breaking talent that could swing the game— and we put our tips on the line.
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0:00-Matty’s Foul
3:30-Winner of the Bet
5:00-State of Origin
27:00-Styles
34:00-Game Breakers
39:30-Our Tips
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The Johns family regroups after Magic Round at Suncorp — Matty's still not over it, Trish takes the stage, and Cooper doubles down on knowing absolutely nothing. Jack brings his Fun Segment, the dream team gets dissected, and every opinion counts (even the bad ones).
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0:00-Matty’s AI
5:30-Question
12:30-Magic Round
17:00-Trish’s Stand Up Review
24:00-Dream Team
28:00-Jack’s Fun Segment
35:00-Every Opinion Counts
44:00-NRL Tipping
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