In this episode, Cooper and Matty Johns sit down with NSW Blues coach Michael Maguire to reflect on the recently concluded 2024 State of Origin series. They dive into Maguire’s coaching career, discussing his achievements and challenges with South Sydney, Melbourne Storm, and Wests Tigers. Maguire shares stories about impressive players he's coached and offers insights into his time at these iconic clubs. The conversation also touches on the possibility of him returning to club coaching in the future.

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0:00-Intro

1:30-State of Origin

10:45-Playing Career

18:10-How would you coach yourself?

19:30-Melbourne Players

21:20-Coaching in Melbourne

27:40-Challenge of replicating Melbourne

31:10-Wigan Warriors

35:10-Making players buy in

37:05-South Sydney Rabbitohs

42:30-John Sutton

47:50-2014 Grand Final

50:45-Russell Crowe

52:05-Sam Burgess

57:15-Wests Tigers

58:35-New Zealand Kiwis

1:02:00-Return to Clubland?

1:05:30-Who wins 2024 Premiership?

1:08:25-Challenges of success

1:10:10-Reece Walshmania

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