Steve 'Blocker' Roach

With the AFL and NRL back in full swing, in this episode Sam catches up with a legend of the NRL, Steve 'Blocker' Roach. Blocker was the country's leading prop during the late 1980s, playing 185 games for Balmain over 11 years, he ran out for Australia, and was an original Blues enforcer for State of Origin. Blocker has a fascinating life off the field, he's open about needing to see a psychiatrist after retirement, the damage done after many concussions, he has a wonderful marriage, three amazing sons and a new grand-daughter. Blocker is also seen as a mentor for many up and coming players and broadcasters in the changing face of the code. Episode notes - Blocker is part of the NRL Hall of Fame: https://www.nrl.com/hall-of-fame/players/steve-roach/ This might be of interest on the management of concussion in Rugby League: https://app.education.nsw.gov.au/sport/File/3397 You can read more about Blocker's son Aidan and his journey to the Olympics here: https://www.olympics.com.au/olympians/aidan-roach/ This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in Sydney March 10th 2021. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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