'They've Earned it' - Clinton Toopi raves about Warriors' NRL Season, & Reviews Queensland's Clunky Performance in State of Origin Opener

On the DSPN, Martin Devlin yarns with Clinton Toopi, the former Warriors and Kiwis centre, who dives into everything from State of Origin game one to Warriors' hopes for the 2025 NRL season. Toopi dishes on Queensland’s “clunky” misfires, NSW’s swagger, and why Origin ain't for the faint-hearted - or slow-reacting edge defenders. He also raves about Mitch Barnett’s madman ability to play back-to-back games like it’s a light jog. Off the field, Toopi’s been mentoring young rugby league guns on the Gold Coast, and promoting mental wellness - basically the NRL’s wise uncle. Finally, he tips his hat to the Warriors’ gritty rise, calling for consistency and dirty wins - because pretty footy doesn’t always get you the two points, but effort does!   Website: rova.nz/podcasts/dspn-devlin-sports-podcast-network Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Martin Devlin is a seasoned sports broadcaster in New Zealand, famous for his high-energy, no-nonsense style on both radio and TV.  He’s covered everything from the FIFA World Cup to the Rugby World Cup and is known for his passion for the game.  Now, he’s about to take things up a notch by launching the DSPN—The Devlin Sports Podcast Network.  DSPN promises to be a wild ride through the sports world, packed with Devlin’s signature energy, bold takes, and insider insights.  Get ready for sports talk that’s fast-paced and unapologetically Devlin!