In this episode, Cooper and Matty sit down with Gold Coast Titans hooker and one of Cooper's great mates, Sam Verrills. They dive into Sam's journey to the NRL, sharing the highs and lows that shaped his career. Sam opens up about a personal family tragedy and how it influenced his path. The conversation also highlights the impact of Des Hasler at the Titans and the changes he's bringing to the club. Plus, Sam relives his incredible story leading up to the 2019 NRL Grand Final, where he made history by scoring against the Raiders.

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0:00-Intro

2:00-Adele

4:00-Manly Juniors

6:15-Sam's Father

8:40-Avalon & Joey

12:30-Passing of Brother Jack

21:00-Roosters

29:00-Grand Final

30:30-Ollie Verrills

31:50-Grand Final Try

36:40-Leaving Chooks

39:50-Gold Coast Titans

45:40-Des Hasler

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