Chiming In - Steve Gillis, Player Manager

We're back for season two of Chiming In with a bang!

James Hooper tells all in this candid sit down interview with Chimes. He is extremely open and honest about his battles with alcoholism, his sacking from Fox, his 'love, hate' relationship with his father, finding ways to put money on the table, and gives us an exciting update!

We hope you enjoy.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Start
02:00 - The car crash
10:00 - Getting fired from Fox
13:54 - Finding work
16:50 - Getting help
22:44 - Hoop's alcoholism
28:35 - What happened in Vegas?
39:25 - A stern message for drink drivers
41:12 - Hoop's brand new show
45:46 - Missing RL?
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Seven years of torment finally put to bed

AFTER seven long years, St George Illawarra star Jack Debelin has finally tasted justice.

Last week’s sentencing of the lead detective who oversaw the rape allegation case against him was convicted of perjury after lying to the court while giving evidence.

In this episode of Chiming In, Debelin speaks for the very first time.

He shares his fears and frustration throughout the trial process and the relief he felt when the charges were finally dismissed.

He talks about his love for the Dragons, his disappointment of not being offered a contract and his dreams of winning a premiership with his new club - Parramatta.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Start
02:43 - Speaking for the first time
04:29 - The day Jack was arrested
07:06 - Victim of No Fault Stand Down Policy
08:14 - Trails begin
12:10 - Police raid on Jack's home
15:09 - 'Top secret' Todd Greenberg meeting
17:22 - Psyche of a footballer
20:49 - Public & players throwing mud
24:00 - Testicular cancer diagnosis
26:05 - The day Jack was cleared
28:09 - First game back
31:04 - Love for the Dragons
34:48 - Heartbreak at leaving Dragons
41:27 - State of Origin & Kangaroos
43:05 - PNG connection
46:53 - Unconventional training
49:38 - Being a good father
50:05 - Caught having a BBQ during Covid
54:45 - Best coaches played under
58:26 - No premierships
01:02:05 - Singing the team song
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As a teenager the talented journalist could be found sitting on the hill whenever the St George Dragons had a home game at Kogarah Oval.

After falling in love with the game, Pitt reveals how she navigated a pathway into the media and hasn’t looked back.

Highly respected and well liked, Lara Pitt has become a household name in journalism since linking with Fox Sports almost 20 years ago.

In this episode of Chiming In, she shares her journey, her plans for the future and what it’s like working in what was once regard a male dominated industry.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Start
01:47 - How Lara got into RL
05:41 - Conflict when supporting a team
06:45 - Moving in front of the camera
11:00 - Weekly schedule for an RL journo
13:19 - Hosting Dally M
14:12 - Press conference challenges
20:13 - Dressing rooms as a female
26:39 - Getting barred by players & coaches
27:47 - Mentors in the game
29:21 - Women in League
31:12 - Lara's family life
36:44 - Love for Vossy
41:32 - Growth of the women's game
45:33 - Lara's charity work
48:02 - Tips for young journos
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Every rugby league player has a story but few have overcome more humble beginnings than dashing try scoring winger Ricky Walford.

Born and raised in Western NSW, Walford became a household name in the 1980s, plying his trade with Eastern Suburbs, North Sydney and St George.

In this episode of Chiming In, Walford talks openly about a his journey after being raised on a mission before finding his way to the bright lights of Sydney.

The way he articulates the challenges he overcame to get to the top will inspire you.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Start
02:18 - Back to the beginning
07:22 - Growing up in Walgett
10:24 - Getting professional with footy
15:13 - Making Australian Schoolboys
18:54 - The defining phone call
27:21 - Joining North Sydney Bears
30:53 - Moving to Dragons
40:02 - Roy Masters as a coach
41:01 - State of Origin & injury
43:36 - '92 & '93 GF appearances
45:46 - Tina Turner commercial
48:42 - Ricky Walford Shield competition
51:21 - Working for NSWRL

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Brad Clyde can’t hide his excitement as his beloved Canberra Raiders storm towards their first premiership since 1994.

The former champion lock forward knows better than most what it takes to win a competition.

Rated as one of the best players of all time, Clyde burst onto the rugby league scene in the late 1980s before becoming a household name through the 1990s.

He played in three grand finals and was awarded the Clive Churchill medal on two occasions. He played a key role in Canberra’s 1989 grand final win over Balmain - which is regarded by many as the greatest grand final of all time.

In this episode of Chiming In, Clyde shares his thoughts on Canberra’s amazing charge to the top of the ladder this year and explains why his former team-mate Ricky Stuart was always going to become a super coach.

He also talks about his amazing career and some of the incredible characters he met along the way.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Start
01:25 - Raiders in 2025
02:00 - 2 x Clive Churchill medalist
03:40 - Sam Backo passing
05:28 - Being a movie star
07:26 - Tina Turner advert
09:00 - Horse riding accident
11:20 - Early days & AFL
13:55 - First grade debut
18:50 - 1989 GF memories
22:16 - 1994 GF memories
25:25 - Comparing past & present Raiders
28:29 - Canberra creating Super Coaches
33:25 - Moving to Bulldogs
36:57 - New corporate role
41:07 - Captaincy for Raiders & Australia
44:47 - Family of League Foundation
49:10 - Concessions for one club players
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