Brett White. 'I was cooked and ready to quit' | CHIMING IN EP20
Former International Brett White almost walked away from the game he loved before his professional career began.The powerful front rower embarked on his first pre-season with the Melbourne Storm 2005 when he and his team-mates were enrolled in a brutal army camp.Exhausted and hallucinating, White admits he went searching for coach Craig Bellamy in the middle of the night to tell him the sport wasn’t for him.In this episode of Chiming In, White shares how he managed to recover and go on to win two premierships with the Club as well as earn NSW and Australian honours.Today White is an aspiring Coach and works alongside Des Hasler at the Titans as well as assisting with the NSW and Australian representative teams.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start01:43 - Cooma Colts10:46 - Brett's injuries13:21 - Melbourne Storm come knocking15:07 - 'I quit footy'23:55 - What makes Craig Bellamy so special27:22 - Fight with Ben Ross29:33 - Fight with Steve Price31:20 - Bitten by Fuifui Moimoi33:26 - Storm salary cap scandal39:40 - Origin & Kangaroos42:07 - Playing for Ireland45:02 - Going to Raiders46:43 - Moving into coaching Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Player agents reveal their secrets! The gloves are off! | CHIMING IN EP019
Two of the game’s most powerful player agents Steve Gillis and David Riolo go toe to toe in a cutting and raw-edged debate about the world they live in.The veteran agents - with almost 60 years experience in the industry between them - share their secrets, what it’s like working as an agent, the highs and the lows and the key to their success.It’s a not to be missed episode of Chiming In which will give you an insight into player managers and the lives they lead.The duo discuss all the big issues and answer questions such as should coaches be allowed to have agents, the minimum age for signing players, trade windows, recruitment and the many troubles players constantly face.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start01:44 - Former NRL star06:59 - How the NRL regulates agents08:42 - Galvin saga14:00 - Agents for coaches20:29 - Importance of good relationships with clubs25:04 - The 'sell' to young players29:44 - Language & culture barriers32:16 - Evolution of the women's game34:49 - Trade windows & drafts41:38 - Crisis management with players42:53 - Todd Carney bubbler44:52 - Clubs big pitch to players52:47 - Good day for an agent?01:00:40 - Rules for acquiring new players01:04:13 - NRL agent accreditation review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ben Harris. To infinity and beyond! | CHIMING IN EP018
Former Canterbury centre Ben Harris holds a unique record in rugby league having won back to back premierships in two hemispheres.He is the only player in the game’s history to have done this - winning the 2004 NRL premiership with Canterbury and the English Super League the following year with Bradford.After growing up on a dairy farm and finding his way to Sydney, Ben shares his experience of debuting as an 18-year-old, winning his first championship as a 20-year-old and then heading to play in England at age 21.Injury saw him retire at aged 27 before he embarked on a new career - as a pilot.Find out how a kid from Taree who failed to complete school, now flys commercial jet airlines and is loving life.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start01:44 - Back to back premierships02:40 - Country upbringing07:58 - Debut for Dogs13:17 - Moving to Super League20:03 - Coming back to Cowboys21:43 - Becoming a pilot31:48 - Scares while flying41:30 - Still being connected to Dogs43:31 - 2004 Dos scandal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sean Galick. Jack of all trades, MASTER of all trades | CHIMING IN EP017
Sean Garlick has that Midas touch.He’s worked as an actor, a professional rugby league player, a police officer, a sports commentator and now runs a hugely successful business - Garlo’s Pies.Hard work and good fortune has seen Sean Garlick succeed beyond his wildest expectations.In this episode of Chiming In, the former South Sydney and Roosters skipper, shares the secrets of his success - including how he stumbled into an acting career and almost became a jockey instead of a footy star.He also shares his thoughts on the Bali Bombing - in which some of his closest friends perished - and explains how he escaped the explosion by sheer good fortune.It’s compelling listening and a not be missed episode.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start01:54 - Growing up & rugby league08:37 - Being a police officer & a professional footy player14:19 - Going to South Sydney16:02 - Joining the Roosters22:40 - Back to Souths28:28 - Acting career34:08 - Bali bombings41:17 - Starting Garlo's Pies57:51 - Sean's son Bronson Garlick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ashton Sims. From humble beginnings, to NRL star forward, to RL administrator | CHIMING IN EP016
Ashton Sims boasts an imposing record, having played 368 professional games of rugby league.Sims represented five clubs - St George Illawarra, Brisbane, North Queensland, Warrington and Toronto Canada during a 17 year career.He debuted as an 18 year old, played for Country and Fiji and was regarded a hard working and imposing forward with a great off-load.In this episode of Chiming In, Sims shares stories of his upbringing, how former Australian great Craig Young befriended and mentored him as a teenager, how Mick Cronin showed him the right path to follow in life and how he made countless friends throughout his journey.Sims is today making a name for himself as a rugby league administrator and his best days in league might still be ahead of him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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