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Only on Sportscafe could this happen. Marc Ellis comes face to face with Australian supermodel Elle Macpherson - and handles it exactly as you'd expect. She even left the crew a signed note: "Love & kisses to the Sportscafe crew. Big hugs, Elle."

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Nicho Hynes had a record-breaking night against the Dolphins - and he was the last person to find out. He tells the crew exactly how he learned what he'd done, and about the one decision minutes earlier that nearly meant it never happened.
The Central Coast connection runs deep this week, with Nicho opening up on the club that told him "see you later," the dark period that nearly ended his career before it started, and why he wanted to prove the Storm doubters wrong after his Dally M season.
Plus: we review Joey's State of Origin "work trip" footage, Toolbox Talk takes aim at the NRL bunker, McGregor's $30 million minute, and a Sport of Social contender for clip of the year.

Sportscafe the ShowJoey reckons he's fixed State of Origin with one rule change - and the crew can't decide if it's genius or the dumbest thing he's ever said.

Plus: Broncos legend Jharal Yow Yeh joins us in the studio and does NOT hold back on the eight-game losing streak - or the Dolphins.

The Socceroos bow out on penalties, Joey sets foot in a gym for the first time in a decade (footage included, unfortunately), and Sophie Cunningham has converted us into WNBA fans.

It all comes down to this. One game apiece, one night at Suncorp, and 80 minutes to decide the 2026 Origin series. Connor Watson, Chris Lynn, Tayla Montoya and Joey preview the decider from both sides of the border - Kalyn Ponga's shot at redemption after his Game 1 send-off, the Blues' bold selection gamble, Queensland's chance to finish the job at home, and who actually holds their nerve when it matters.

The Origin Game 3 squads are out - and not everyone's happy. Joey, Tayla Montoya, Chris Lynn and Connor Watson break down every selection, every snub, and whether NSW's changes are enough to stop a Queensland side that's been the best team in the series.
Plus: Ben Stokes announces his retirement from Test cricket in extraordinary fashion.

We're also joined by high performance coach and Naked and Afraid star Alexa Towersey joins the show with stories that have to be heard to be believed.