Frank Ponissi. The man behind the Melbourne Storm | Chiming In EP024
Frank Ponissi is regarded the best general manager of footy on the business.After dreaming of becoming an nrl player and later hoping to become a head coach, Ponissi’s journey took him into administration and he’s made every post a winner. Ponissi’s journey took him all over the world until I’m 2007 the Melbourne storm came knocking and he’s never looked back.In this episode of chiming in - you will hear how the ponissi and Craig Bellamy combination is unbreakable. He talks of his intentions for the storm to continue to build a dynasty and how he and his coach crave success.He also speaks candidly about the day he genuinely feared his coach was about to walk away from rugby league forever.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start01:10 - 1994 Kangaroo Tour04:15 - Passion for coaching06:55 - Becoming an administrator09:35 - Tough questions about Bellamy18:45 - The story behind the success of the Storm21:30 - Storm recruiting process24:10 - Junior RL in Melbourne28:00 - 2011 season30:25 - Bellamy and salary cap scandal36:45 - Importance of grass roots38:35 - Ryan Papenhuyzen42:35 - Smith & Slater coaching club footy one day45:25 - Laurie Daley & the Blues52:55 - Players carrying injuries55:15 - Going to AFL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nik Kosef. A rugby league warhorse | CHIMING IN EP023
Nik Kosef is a rugby league warhorse.No player in the history of the game has undergone four knee reconstructions - yet somehow the kid from Cobar kept climbing off the canvass.In this revealing interview on Chiming In, Kosef takes the blame for Manly’s grand final loss to Newcastle in 1997 - and explains why he shoulders the burden for the loss.It’s been an amazing roller coaster ride for the international back rower who hid his love of rugby league from his father when he was a child.So how did a kid from Western NSW find his way to the big smoke and become one of the most gifted footballers of the modern era? Listen in as this popular character shares the tale of his early upbringing, his rise to stardom and the challenges and hurdles he’s faced after football.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start02:05 - Knee injuries & reconstructions04:58 - Early days & family08:48 - Rugby League in Cobar15:25 - First noticed by scouts19:40 - First knee injury22:00 - Grand final memories26:15 - Playing for Kangaroos29:30 - How Nik describes himself as a player30:35 - Battles with Manly31:00 - Becoming a pub owner38:27 - Going into the mines41:42 - Security business Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Phil Gould. One of the most influential and polarising characters in rugby league | Chiming In EP022
He’s played, coached and is now considered one of the game’s best administrators.Between all that, the man they call Gus has juggled a hugely successful media career.So what makes Gus tick?In this episode of Chiming In, Gould opens up on his journey, the highs and lows and shares some secrets of his success.Hopefully you will learn something about Gus that you never knew before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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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David Riolo. 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.
Welcome to Chiming In! Renowned player manager, Steve 'Chimes' Gillis interviews some of the most interesting people in Rugby League. From world class players and ex-players to sports doctors and administrators, ALL deliver a great story. Sit back and enjoy the listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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