Matty Johns Supports Phil Gould's Threat To Block Nathan Cleary Origin Selection

Phil Gould had a massive crack at the Blues culture, describing the leadership as a dog’s breakfast.

Panthers playmaker Nathan Cleary has been thrown up as a possible replacement for Mitchell Pearce next year, but Phil Gould told www.wwos.nine.com.au he'd threatened to block his selection unless NSW team culture issues were addressed.

Triple M's Matty Johns has backed Gus’ position.

“I support it. Yes, I support it,” said Triple M Grill Team’s Matty Johns.

“If Nathan Cleary was my player and I was a coach or I was in Phil Gould’s position… see if you’re going to get a young fella and put him in a State of Origin jumper and put him under the blowtorch, particularly f he’s going to wear the No. 7, he’s the guy who shoulders most of the blame. Just ask Mitchell Pearce.” Listen to the full audio below.