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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Max King. Origin debutant & off the canvas | CHIMING IN EP014
Max King was born to play rugby league. His great-grandfather, grandfather and dad all played first grade footy.King's dream of following in their footsteps didn’t go to plan. In fact, it appeared all-but certain his career had come to a halt at the end of 2021 when an Achilles tendon injury failed to respond to treatment.Frustrated and without a Club, King explains how he was ready to retire until Canterbury’s Phil Gould threw him a life-line and the rest is history.King has now arrived as NSW State of Origin representative and may be be destined for greater honours.In this episode of Chiming In, King explains what inspired him to rise off the canvass, the secrets to his success and his relationship with God.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start01:19 - State of Origin selection02:29 - Footy in the blood07:52 - How Max got into RL10:04 - Junior footy career15:28 - Going to Gold Coast Titans18:03 - Moving to Melbourne Storm25:40 - Achilles injury ending career?30:54 - Being a devout Christian38:07 - Meeting Christy at church46:35 - Max's heart problem51:27 - Bulldogs in 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Adam Reynolds. A rugby league point scoring machine | CHIMING IN EP014
Currently the second highest point scorer in the history of the game, Reynolds has some big decisions to make regarding his future as clubs circle to lure him away from the Brisbane broncosIn this episode of chiming in - the premiership winning halfback talks about his future, his desire to coach in the NRL and what he considers to be the best day of his footballing career. It will surprise you.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start01:26 - Adam's fashion label02:30 - New deal or retirement?9:28 - Coaching after footy15:09 - NFL dreams & kicking25:50 - Sledging from fans31:21 - Adam's tattoos34:06 - Writing the book37:38 - Playing for the Blues40:08 - Wrestle with Pat49:00 - PNG51:43 - Broncos in 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ronnie Palmer. A rugby league legend. | CHIMING IN EP0013
Few strength and conditioners can boast a resume as long or impressive as Ron Palmer.The former Balmain rugby league player, found a career as a trainer shortly after retiring from football.With over 50 years experience in rugby league, no-one knows sport like Palmer.In this podcast he shares his highs and lows, secrets to success and talks about what every individual needs to do to get healthy.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start01:16 - Strength and Conditioning & self care05:30 - Playing for Balmain08:45 - P.E. teacher to S&C12:04 - Becoming a cult hero13:21 - Worst things seen on the field19:48 - Players refusing to come off the field26:55 - The 4 pillars of health32:33 - Grand final appearances36:25 - Funny footy moments46:22 - Ronnie's different teams50:04 - Working at Trinity College Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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'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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