In this episode, Cooper and Matty Johns sit down with NSW Blues coach Michael Maguire to reflect on the recently concluded 2024 State of Origin series. They dive into Maguire’s coaching career, discussing his achievements and challenges with South Sydney, Melbourne Storm, and Wests Tigers. Maguire shares stories about impressive players he's coached and offers insights into his time at these iconic clubs. The conversation also touches on the possibility of him returning to club coaching in the future.

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0:00 Intro
1:30 State of Origin
10:45 Playing Career
18:10 How would you coach yourself?
19:30 Melbourne Players
21:20 Coaching in Melbourne
27:40 Challenge of replicating Melbourne
31:10 Wigan Warriors
35:10 Making players buy in
37:05 South Sydney Rabbitohs
42:30 John Sutton
47:50 2014 Grand Final
50:45 Russell Crowe
52:05 Sam Burgess
57:15 Wests Tigers
58:35 New Zealand Kiwis
1:02:00 Return to Clubland?
1:05:30 Who wins 2024 Premiership?
1:08:25 Challenges of success
1:10:10 Reece Walshmania