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

Steve 'Blocker' Roach is one of Rugby League's true characters &mdash; 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 &lsquo;Blocka&rsquo; Roach
4:00-Origin Experience&nbsp;
9:30-Fighting in Rugby League
15:00-Tallis Story
17:00-Teammates &amp; Coaches
23:00-Balmain Mid 80&rsquo;s
32:00-1989 GF
42:00-Retirement
46:00-The Footy Show
53:00-Lone Survivor

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Fridays - Johns Family Podcast
The Johns family is back for their 6th year! Matty, Trish, Jack, and Cooper come together to share hilarious stories, discuss pop culture and sports, and play their signature games. With occasional special guests, Fridays are all about fun, family, and a little chaos.
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Welcome to the Backstage with Cooper &amp; Matty Johns Podcast Channel
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Join Matty and Cooper Johns as they chat with some of the biggest names in sports, entertainment, and beyond. From untold stories to career highlights, these conversations dive deep into the lives of remarkable people, offering inspiration and plenty of laughs along the way.
Fridays - With the Family
The Johns family is back for their 6th year! Matty, Trish, Jack, and Cooper come together to share hilarious stories, discuss pop culture and sports, and play their signature games. With occasional special guests, Fridays are all about fun, family, and a little chaos.
🎙️ Twice a week - Plus Bonus Episodes throughout the year.

#88 | Steve 'Blocker' Roach | Origin Battles, Unwritten Rules & Balmain's Greatest Run

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Finals Week 3 preview — full rundown of Roosters v Dolphins and Panthers v Knights, breaking down key and back matchups, the battle of the benches, and crunch-time moments. Eminem's NRL Grand Final pre-act clip kicks things off, plus a look at the Knights' finals chances and fan reaction. One win from the Grand Final — everything's on the line.

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Timestamp

0:00-Pre Act

5:20-Ashley Klein

7:40-Matty’s Taxi

9:45-Roosters v Dolphins

15:00-Battle of the Benches

18:00-Back Matchups

23:00-Crunch Time

27:00-Panthers v Knights

34:00-Key Match Ups

38:30-Knights Fans

40:00-Knights Win Chances

Finals Week 3 preview &mdash; full rundown of Roosters v Dolphins and Panthers v Knights, breaking down key and back matchups, the battle of the benches, and crunch-time moments. Eminem's NRL Grand Final pre-act clip kicks things off, plus a look at the Knights' finals chances and fan reaction. One win from the Grand Final &mdash; everything's on the line.
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Timestamp
0:00-Pre Act
5:20-Ashley Klein
7:40-Matty&rsquo;s Taxi
9:45-Roosters v Dolphins
15:00-Battle of the Benches
18:00-Back Matchups
23:00-Crunch Time
27:00-Panthers v Knights
34:00-Key Match Ups
38:30-Knights Fans
40:00-Knights Win Chances

4 TEAMS LEFT... "Knights Upset?" | FINALS WK3 PREVIEW

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The Knights slay the Wahs at Eden Park in a remarkable performance and book a spot in the preliminary finals.
The Roosters' powerhouse backrowers dominate to beat the Cronulla Sharks and power through.
Plus, Kalyn Ponga is cleared to play, a huge boost for Newcastle.

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Timestamps

0:00-The Triple Step

4:00-Remarkable Knights

15:30-The Wahs!

27:00-Nalesh Thank You

30:00-Sydney Roosters

39:30-Cronulla Sharks

The Knights slay the Wahs at Eden Park in a remarkable performance and book a spot in the preliminary finals. The Roosters' powerhouse backrowers dominate to beat the Cronulla Sharks and power through. Plus, Kalyn Ponga is cleared to play, a huge boost for Newcastle.
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Timestamps
0:00-The Triple Step
4:00-Remarkable Knights
15:30-The Wahs!
27:00-Nalesh Thank You
30:00-Sydney Roosters
39:30-Cronulla Sharks

Knights Slay, Wahs Fade | Finals Week 2 Review - Newcastle Into The Prelims

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Trish gets pissed early and delivers a chaotic Ode to Tradies, Matty drops a safeword story, and TJ fights back mid-episode. Coop's face reactions steal a moment, then the crew swings through AFLW, Kings drama, NFL at the MCG, and the Jonas Brothers.

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Trish gets pissed early and delivers a chaotic Ode to Tradies, Matty drops a safeword story, and TJ fights back mid-episode. Coop's face reactions steal a moment, then the crew swings through AFLW, Kings drama, NFL at the MCG, and the Jonas Brothers.
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"PETER THE SQUIRTER"

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#88 | Steve 'Blocker' Roach | Origin Battles, Unwritten Rules & Balmain's Greatest Run

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