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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Blast from the past — Matty’s first ever podcast with legendary Melbourne Storm head coach Craig Bellamy ahead of his 500th NRL game. 

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Jamal Fogarty joins the boys to chat the rise of “Fozball” and Manly’s huge resurgence in 2026.
They break down the teams shaping as real finals threats and the pressure around big expectations.

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0:00-Quick Wine to Start

2:30-Youth Work

11:00-QLD Cup

14:30-NRL Dream

23:00-Canberra Vs. Gold Coast

27:00-Ricky Stuart

31:00-Canberra Crew

36:00-Signing with Manly

39:00-Last Final & Broncos

46:30-Coach Keiran Foran

52:00-Coaching

55:00-Lone Survivor

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The family is back in full chaos as Matty attempts to explain “dogging,” Cooper questions whether he’s adopted, and another all-time Jonah’s dad story unfolds. There’s Mother’s Day chat, Magic Round guests & Matty’s new segment.

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0:00-Welcome

3:00-Intro Question

9:00-Mother’s Day

12:00-Facials & Dogging

21:00-Michael Movie

24:00-Magic Round Guest

27:00-Mother’s Day Cards

30:00-Matty’s New Segment

44:00-NRL Tipping

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Ivan Cleary shocks the rugby league world by announcing he’ll leave Penrith Panthers after 2027.

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0:00-Ivan News Reaction

13:00-Peter Wallace

16:20-Rep Football

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The boys go head-to-head picking their NSW & QLD Origin teams for Game 1, with a bet on the line for who gets closest. Big selection calls, shock bolters and captain debates throughout. Plus, we react to the Luke Metcalfe release bombshell at the Warriors.

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0:00-Luke Metcalf Bombshell

11:30-State of Origin Teamlist

15:00-QLD

28:00-NSW

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