Game 2 reaction is here — Cooper and Matty break down a wild Origin 2 thriller, from QLD's tactics to NSW's right-edge defensive nightmare. Then Selwyn Cobbo's finger-tip magic steals the show as the moment of the match. Plus: Where's Api?, Cameron Murray's impact, and the "if we're gonna beat em" blueprint for Game 3.

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Matty's been living it up in Washington DC — ringside stories, hanging with Volk, and taking in UFC at the White House.

Back home it's all Origin — the big calls, the bolters, and Cam Murray's last-minute push into the starting side.

Game II is locked and loaded. Who wins? We break it all down.

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0:00-UFC at the White House

17:00-Origin Game II Preview

35:00-Game II Tips

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Producer Gav makes his triumphant return to the pod, and relive the day the episode died. Matty & Volk have some messages to share from Washington, Plus, Jack's Weekend with Foz & Wayne, the boys give their NRL tips, and it all wraps up with a heartfelt moment from Gav.

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0:00-Producer Gav is Back!

4:30-Intro Question

13:00-Matty Messages

16:00-The Day The Episode Died

22:00-The Continuous Call Team

23:00-Your Week

29:00-Wayne, Jack & Foz

43:00-Corey Eats

45:30-Influenza

55:00-NRL Tips

1:01:00-Kane Evans

1:06:00-VOLK & MATTY

 

 

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Welcome to Part 2! Reg Reagan, Greg Bird, and the Cam Murray starter debate all get a run. Wayne Bennett leaps across a room, and the genuine connection in Clubland chat gives insight into NRL Club Culture. Will Forte, The White House, and Party Hardy to close — what a way to finish.

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Willie Mason joins Cooper & Matty to relive the Bulldogs, Hunter Mariners, and the hard men he played alongside. The big man on intensity, sledging, and clubland life with stories on O'Meley, Asatasi and more. Plus Jonny Wilkinson, French rugby, and golf to kick things off.

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Jack sits down with a local legend to unpack Horse racing,From the origins of Gerringong to the rise of Cooper's Golden Eagles. Plus the Mark Hughes Foundation, Kentucky Fried Foz, and Trish makes a late escape.

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0:00-Jibber

7:00-Kentucky Fried Foz

12:00-Historical Dictator

17:00-Gerringong

25:00-Mark Hughes Foundation

28:00-Golden Eagles

36:00-Tips

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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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