About this episode

Steve 'Blocker' Roach shares stories from his Rugby League career, including his time with the Balmain Tigers and experiences in State of Origin.

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. Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media: Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact Us For any enquiries, email us at: contact@johnsmedia.com.au 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Cooper Johns, Matty Johns

Guest: Steve 'Blocker' Roach

Topics covered

• Rugby League
• State of Origin
• Dressing Room Stories
• Balmain Tigers
• Retirement
• The Footy Show

Keywords

• Rugby League
• Steve Roach
• Balmain
• State of Origin
• The Footy Show
• Dressing Room Stories
• Retirement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Footy Show, Balmain

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