LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Matty Johns has spilled the beans on the feud that tore a rift between him and his NRL legend brother, Andrew 'Joey' Johns.
The brothers, renowned in the world of footy, hadn't exchanged a word for what seemed like an eternity.
The drama unfolded during last year's State of Origin series, when tensions rose over Matty's admiration for the Maroons and coach Billy Slater - a sore spot for Joey, a passionate Blues supporter through and through.
The fallout was explosive, with Joey abruptly leaving their joint gig on SEN's Morning Glory and the brothers not budging an inch in their standoff.
Attempts to reconcile them fell flat, despite a planned lunch date that fizzled out.
But like a game-changing play, the dynamic shifted when Matty revealed that his son, Jack, stepped up and brought the brothers back together.
On the 'Matty and the Missile podcast' straight from the Paris Olympics, the seasoned sports host delved into the power of sibling dynamics while highlighting the role of his son in patching up the fractured relationship between the two footy icons.
The John brothers have finally kissed and made up, thanks to a timely assist from the younger generation.