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