'Papa Bear' Greg Florimo. The Bears ARE BACK! | CHIMING IN EP012
Greg Florimo is regarded one of the North Sydney Bears finest servants.Having played a record 285 games for the Club, Florimo has been instrumental in North Sydney’s push for re-entering the NRL in partnership with a new Perth franchise.Until now, the former NSW and Australian representative has been guarded about sharing his thoughts on the Bears potential re-instatement but today’s decision by the NRL Commission’s to rubber stamp their resurrection has opened the door for Florimo to finally celebrate.Florimo speaks exclusively about the journey, the frustration and the joy he finally feels.He also shares some great stories about his time at the club and talks about many of the great players and coaches he met along the way.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start01:20 - Bears are BACK!03:49 - Who is the No. 1 Bear?05:17 - The stress of getting the Bears back12:10 - Bears debut & skateboarding accident15:50 - Prelim finals18:05 - Best coaches19:20 - Jason Martin's hit single20:40 - The impact of Peter Jackson24:27 - Role at the Bears now26:40 - Getting to 300 games30:51 - Origin & Kangaroos37:00 - North Sydney Oval44:52 - Coaching Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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IT’S TIME. Sweet revenge awaits Daley | CHIMING IN EP011
Laurie Daley is one of the most highly regarded people in rugby league.Daley is three time premiership winner, a former Nsw and Australian captain and one of the most competitive and dynamic players in the game’s history.But the champion Canberra Raiders legend has unfinished business - that being ensuring NSW continues to shine at State Of Origin CombatIn this revealing interview, Daley talks about why he wanted to return at Blues coach, his plans his beloved State and his burning ambition to ensure an Origin whitewash.Listen on as Daley shares his inner thoughts and plans for NSW’s upcoming State of Origin series attack.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start02:14 - How Chimes became Laurie's manager03:40 - Why Origin again?07:29 - Laurie's Origin record16:30 - 2025 Origin campaign has begun25:19 - What makes an Origin player31:03 - Craig Bellamy assisting36:37 - Horse riding Origin camp40:01 - Plans to unsettle QLD coach42:53 - Origin eligibility debate48:03 - Picking a captain53:14 - Raiders days Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tarryn Aiken. Simply the best | CHIMING IN EP010
Tarryn Aiken is regarded as the best female rugby league player in the World.Recently named the Golden Boot Winner, Aiken has dominated at NRLW and representative level for the past few seasons.But it hasn’t been all smooth sailing for the 25-year-old Queensland representative with Aiken having to overcome family tragedy to achieve all her goals.In this episode of Chiming In, the champion five-eighth shares her high and lows, achievements and setbacks and reveals what got her through some of her most challenging moments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mose Masoe. A story of tragedy, resilience, and incredible positivity | CHIMING IN EP009
Mose Masoe was told he would never walk again after breaking his neck while playing in the English Super League.The former Sydney Roosters, Penrith Panthers and St George Illawarra Dragons representative, underwent a life saving operation before embarking on a remarkable road to recovery.Mose speaks at length about he re-built his life and managed to defy doctors - making a miraculous recovery to regain the ability to walk.It’s an inspirational story of courage, love and happiness and it will inspire you.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start02:20 - The spinal injury07:11 - Life saving surgery09:17 - Rehab begins13:59 - Coming home15:56 - Learning to walk again22:07 - Uber driving27:40 - Footy career33:46 - Trouble with the law42:01 - Playing in the Super League43:15 - Interest in welfare47:57 - Knee injury & mental health1:02:15 - Mose's kindness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Phill 'Buzz' Rothfield. A man who knows rugby league like no other | CHIMING IN EP008
The veteran journalist is in his 50th year of covering the game and shares some of the highlights of his career with Steve 'Chimes' Gillis in this edition of Chiming In.Rothfield talks about the day he suffered a massive heart attack, and was lucky to survive. He reflects on the Super League War and tells of some of his personal clashes with several of the game's most high profile people.It's Rothfield like you've never heard him before and is a must listen.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start02:08 - Early life8:00 - Buzz's heart attack15:14 - The stink with Scomo19:40 - The stink with Sterlo22:59 - Ups & downs with Phil Gould25:38 - Stouch with Warren Ryan30:30 - Kenty's departure from 36040:41 - 'What's the Buzz?'43:37 - Saving Dean 'Bulldog' Richie's life46:45 - The pressures of Vegas54:00 - What makes a good journo? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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