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#96 | Shaun Johnson |🔥Champagne Footy, Hard Lessons & The Rise of the Wahs!

from Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johns · host JOHNS MEDIA

This week, we’re joined by rugby league legend Shaun Johnson to reflect on his incredible career.From the Warriors and Sharks to winning the Golden Boot, Shaun opens up about the highs, injuries and self-doubt.He shares the lessons that shaped him, his transition into media, and his passion for the game.Plus, the rise of the Wahs, the Kiwis and what’s next for rugby league. Subscribe, Watch, and FollowCatch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media:Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact UsFor any enquiries, email us at:[email protected] 0:00-Podcast Intro 2:00-Welcome SJ 9:00-Family 13:00-Cultured 15:30-Growing Up in NZ 20:00-The Wahs! 25:00-Debut 2011 33:30-James Maloney 36:00-Feel for the Game 40:00-Nathan Cleary 41:40-2011 Grand Final 44:00-Playing Footy 45:20-World Cup Moments 48:00-Cronulla Sharks 53:00-2nd Stint at THE WAHS! 55:00-UP THE WAHS! 57:00-The Kiwis 1:00:00-Winning the Comp! 1:02:20-The All Blacks 1:03:20-Lone SurvivorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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