Today on the show we welcome NRL and Boxing Personality John 'Hoppa' Hopoate

Hoppa had a unique career in League, making his debut really young but always finding himself in trouble on the field. Ultimately becoming the most suspended player of all time!

We cover everything to do with his career, his 11 children (3 of which are playing in the NRL), his social media game, boxing and everything in between. Enjoy!

Time Codes:

Intro - Servant's Birthday, Covid issues with 11 children

2:30 - Being a proud Dad of three boys playing in the NRL. Issues that Jamil went through and then sending him up to Queensland and eventually the Broncos. Thoughts on Albert so far. Who should coach the Broncos

9:15 - Will making his decision to go on his Mormon sabbatical and walking away from the game

11:00 - Where Hoppa grew up and his teenage years. Influence of Bob Fulton

12:45 - Changing the way wingers play the game

14:00 - The 1995 fight in Origin vs Matt Sing and Danny Moore. In awe of Freddy

16:50 - Joining the Tigers

18:00 - Finger incident and the 12 week suspension

21:00 - Keith Galloway incident

23:00 - Dealing with referees & thoughts on Bill Harrigan

24:45 - Resurgence of Tongan Rugby League and issues with the Board

31:30 - Calling out people on Instagram

33:00 - Playing 5th Grade Union whilst still playing NRL

35:00 - Life after NRL and moving into Boxing. Thoughts on Gal, Mark Hunt, Sonny, Choc & Tim Tszyu

44:30 - Working for John Ibrahim in the Cross

48:30 - Where his boys are signed for next year, his thoughts for the rest of the season & the issues he faced while coaching SG Ball

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