Chiming In - Steve Gillis, Player Manager

He’s regarded one of the kindest, most humble and hard working people in rugby league.

Jason Clark is the first to admit he wasn’t the most gifted individual yet he boasts an NRL premiership and English Challenge Cup trophy among his finest achievements.

After a stellar 10 year stint with the Rabbitohs, Clark packed up the family and moved to England before putting the finishing touches on his career playing First Division in France.

Today, the former South Sydney lock forward, has returned to where it all began and now works as a Football Manager with the mighty Rabbitohs.

This interview will enlighten you as Clark shares the secrets of his success, the struggles he’s had to overcome and thrills and spills along the way.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Start
00:04 - Highlights
02:02 – What is a Football Manager?
05:10 – Welfare role
06:18 – FM disasters
10:58 – Travel for football teams
13:15 – Flights after serious injury
15:56 – Wearing the blue shirt
19:00 – Meals on the road
21:55 – What players can and can’t wear
23:44 – Johnny Sutton as a blue shirt
24:36 – Jason’s career
27:53 – Debut
31:13 – 2014 GF win
37:01 – Leaving Souths
41:23 – Joining Warrington Wolves
45:55 – Playing in France
53:18 – Souths in 2026
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Eddie Jones is one of the most polarising coaches world rugby. He has been head coach of three international rugby union teams - Australia, England and Japan. It’s a unique notch in his belt.

But it’s his love for rugby league which often catches people by surprise.

Growing up in La Perouse, Jones was an avid South Sydney Rabbitohs supporter and played rugby league as a youngster. One season as a kid, Jones went and watched every Souths game - home and away.

And while a switch of codes took him to greatness and world recognition, Jones today remains engrossed in the NRL and his love and passion for the game have never wained.

In this episode of Chiming In, Jones gives us an exclusive insight into why he remains an avid NRL fan.

He shares with us his top five rugby league stars who would make it in rugby and also tips us a couple of rugby stars who could just as easily switch to the NRL.

Jones also confirms how he still harbours a dream to be involved in the NRL either as a coach of Club administrator before he retires from sport.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Start
00:04 - Highlights
02:10 - Growing up with League
04:25 - Randwick Rugby
05:20 - Getting into coaching
06:40 - HC at 3 different nations
08:57 - Top 5 NRL to Union players
12:22 - Top 5 Union to League players
15:49 - What rugby has that league doesn't
19:19 - R360
21:02 - Zac Lomax
23:10 - Rugby in Japan
28:56 - Wallabies in 2026
32:45 - Money in Union
34:03 - Wallabies 2023 'mistake'
38:05 - Coaching NRL
43:39 - Coaching England
46:20 - Ball in play in NRL & Union
49:29 - League vs Union refs
50:28 - Being a teacher
52:50 - Japan retirement
53:39 - Sacking from Wallabies
57:10 - Joey Johns to Union
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Every youngster who laces a boot, dreams of debuting in the NRL and forging a career in the big time.

While so many fail to make the cut, there is an incredible amount of players who debuted yet only ever play just ONE game.

South Sydney’s Mick Bernie is one such player but he wouldn’t swap his moment for anything. And while Michael Buettner boats a truckload of NRL appearances, he too fits the one game wonder category after making one-off appearances for NSW and Australia.

With the help of masterful statistician David Middleton, this episode of Chiming In takes you inside the world of the one game wonders.

Hear how Berne remembers his debut as one of the best days of his life while Buettner still proudly showcases the jumpers and memories which can never be erased.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Start
00:04 - Highlights
01:37 – David intro
02:58 – David’s books
04:03 – How stats have changed
05:43 – One NRL game players
10:03 – Median number for NRL players
11:30 – Cam Smith’s record
12:58 – “New” stats to the game
14:59 – Mick Byrne intro
16:11 – Hearing “you’re in”
19:32 – The big game
26:18 – David's stats on Origin
30:37 – Cam Smith dominance
33:55 – Origin stats are different
36:42 – Michael Beuttner intro
38:49 – “Cattle Dog” call
44:19 – North Sydney Bears memories
47:11 – David on Test footy
50:17 – One Test players
54:34 – Michael Buettner on his one Test
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Start
00:04 - Highlights
04:20 - Fiji Flag
05:30 - Storm losing players
09:25 - Storm lost their bite?
11:42 - Golden Boot winner
15:02 - Injuries as a kid
21:52 - Tigers player swap
25:17 - Origin debut
26:43 - Best ever Hooker?
29:04 - Social media danger
31:05 - Craig Bellamy
33:45 - Storm army camp
38:53 - AFL vs NRL
40:30 - Captaincy
43:07 - Grand Finals
49:01 - Hobbies
54:47 - Advice for kids
56:05 - Rapid fire questions
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Talented halfback Sean O’Sullivan fits the saying “rugby league journeyman” better than most.

At just 27 years of age, O’Sullivan has played NRL for six clubs - Roosters, Broncos, Warriors, Panthers, Dolphins and now the Bulldogs.

A hard working and skilful player, O’Sullivan has had to overcome multiple setbacks to make it to the top.

O’Sullivan is the son of leading recruitment manager Peter O’Sullivan and has been around the game since he can remember. His knowledge is undeniable. His passion second to none.

In this episode of Chiming In, O’Sullivan shares his childhood memories and how his dream of playing at the highest level came to fruition.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Start
00:04 - Highlights
01:14 – New Club
02:51 – Son of a RL recruiter
10:10 – Dad moves to Roosters
12:06 – Footy takes off
15:18 – Dark times through injury
17:02 – Elite schoolboy player
18:28 – Signing with Roosters
22:48 – Signing with Broncos
27:57 – Signing with Warriors
31:14 – Moving to Penrith
35:46 – Moving to Dolphins
44:11 – Bulldogs
52:17 – Studying MBA
57:57 – Sean’s family

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