Matty Johns has sent Kyle Sandilands a warning after his son Cooper announced his retirement from the NRL to follow a career in radio with KIIS FM as part of The Kyle and Jackie O Show. Cooper, 24, was not re-signed by the Manly Sea Eagles at the end of the 2023 season and has decided to hang up his footy boots for the time being.
‘The reason why we got Coops is because I thought he’s very, very good. We were paranoid and thought “we’ve got to secure this guy”.’ Sandilands then revealed the conversation he had with Cooper’s ex-NRL star father Matty. As the Kyle and Jackie O Show returned to air on Monday, Jackie asked Kyle why Cooper had his own desk in their studio. ‘We’re not sure what he does yet but we’ve just secured his services,’ replied Sandilands.
Cooper took to social media on Monday to confirm the news he’s quitting footy for a radio job. In a humourous Instagram post, Cooper took a shot at his former coach Craig Bellamy and his dad. ‘And finally to all my coaches particularly Craig Bellamy who refused to select me regardless of mediocre form and numerous bribes, don’t expect a reference when you’re looking for another club to drag through the mud.
