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Sam Walker Responds to His Origin Critics

Game 2 State of Origin Man of the Match Sam Walker joins the boys fresh off one of the best Origin performances in recent memory. Sam opens up on silencing his critics, backing up for club footy days after Origin, the Victor Radley melee (and why he made the call to stay out of it), his family's reaction watching him play for Queensland, and why Joey might just be turning Maroons. Also on the show - Tayla's husband Marcelo Montoya announces his NRL retirement after 10 years, the Socceroos get a World Cup wake up call from the USA , a Kiwi makes history as the first ever Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, and a Joey gets his own tradie inspired segment: The Toolbox Talk.

How Far Can The Socceroos Go?

Australia beat Turkey 2-0 and suddenly everyone's a Socceroos fan. We sit down with former Danish goalkeeper, turned Aussie, Thomas Sorensen, to break down the win, the Patrick Beach gamble that paid off, and whether Australia can genuinely go deep in this tournament. Plus the New York Knicks pull off the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history, the Warriors get robbed by the referees again, seven finishes on the UFC White House card, and Marc Ellis reveals why he's giving his Housebus away to strangers.

Kane Evans' Brave Interview & Special Guest Manly's Jamal Fogarty

Kane Evans' brave coming-out interview stopped the rugby league world this week - and our panel know him better than most. Tayla lived alongside Kane in the Warriors Covid bubble, Connor played two seasons with him at the Roosters, and the boys share what he's really like and what his interview means for the game. Then we're joined in studio by Manly's new No.7, Jamal Fogarty. Jamal opens up on filling Darryl Cherry-Evans' shoes, the Foz effect at Manly, his journey from Queensland Cup battler and youth worker to NRL halfback, and moving his young family from Canberra. Plus, adventurer Oliver Foran on climbing Mt Everest from sea level - cycling through 42-degree India, surviving an avalanche at Camp 1, and the moment his blood oxygen hit 47%. Subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Connor Watson Confirms Next Clubs & Canberra's Tom Starling Lays Down Childhood Challenge

Connor Watson takes us inside his next move and how he sorted his future while still pulling on the boots for the Roosters. Plus Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling joins the panel, drags up the Avoca Beach childhood rivalry, and throws down a challenge ahead of the boys facing off this week. Joey takes the reins as host (with Ric running things from the box), Taylor co-hosts, and Chris Lynn and Marc Ellis call in - fresh off Lynny's 115 not out. Plus the wild Tim Payne saga: how the least-followed player at the World Cup went from 4,700 to nearly 4 million followers in days, Joey's quest for a blue tick, and the return of Sport of Social.

State of Origin Controversy! Cooper Johns Interrogates Connor Watson’s PNG Trip & Grills New Host

State of Origin Game 1 is done, and it was a wild one. The Sports Cafe crew breaks down every moment, from the controversial Kayln Ponga send-off to James Tedesco's remarkable comeback performance. Cooper Johns joins the show as a special guest, sharing stories from Magic Round, his coaching stint, and why he's currently scouting NRL cheerleaders. Plus, Olympic gold medalist Josie Baff talks about what it actually feels like to win the Olympics, the chaos of snowboard cross, and life in the Olympic Village. And Joey makes his Sports Cafe hosting debut! Timestamps: CHAPTERS * 00:00:00 Teaser and introduction * 00:04:25 State of Origin Game 1 reaction * 00:09:08 The Kalyn Ponga send-off debate * 00:11:34 Cooper Johns joins the show * 00:13:15 Connor Watson's airport saga & the Manly rumours * 00:20:27 Cooper on Magic Round & coaching * 00:37:20 Josie Baff: winning Olympic gold in snowboard cross * 00:44:15 Josie on life after winning the Olympics * 00:45:56 Sport of Social: this week's viral videos