#34 - Michael Maguire

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. Subscribe and Follow  Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backstagecoopermattyjohns/ Follow our TikTok:     https://www.instagram.com/backstagecoopermattyjohns/ Watch on YouTube:       https://youtube.com/@BackstagewithCooperMattyJohns?si=XPwO48AuIoavVZYf Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S3w0dmLOae7aJGYe4PeqB?si=6f50fa06a4744747 Listen on Apple:               https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/backstage-with-cooper-matty-johns/id1729949087 Advertise through us! For any enquiries - Email Below [email protected] 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices