Jada Taylor. The NRLW's 'pocket rocket' | Chiming In EP027
Jada Taylor announced herself to the rugby league world on June 23, 2022 when she ran from try line to try line to score a game breaking try for NSW against Queensland in an Under 19s match.If you haven’t seen it - you should google it.Millions of fans viewed the try both here and abroad - even movie star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson acknowledged her achievement.FanaticsTV viewers might have already met Jada Taylor on Kenty Blitz, Footy For Real or Fox Sports where she is making a name for herself as an emerging media talent.But who is this bubbly and energetic young lady who is regarded one of the most promising players in the NRLW.On this episode of Chiming In, Jada Taylor shares her story. You will be entertained from start to finish as she takes a light hearted look at her career and her plans for the future.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start02:09 - Jada's famous try09:10 - Origin camp10:29 - Female heroes in league16:49 - Growing up with RL26:43 - Working in the media28:18 - Women going full time in RL31:49 - Jada's numerous injuries34:33 - Pregnancy & the professional game40:32 - Playing rugby sevens48:50 - Fast questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tommy Herschell. Changing lives of young and grown alike | Chiming In EP026
Tommy Herschell is fast becoming one of the best known names in Australian sport. And he hasn’t had to make a tackle, sink a putt or wield the willow to catch the headlines.The founder of a charity called Findyafeet - Tommy and his team run school, sporting and community based workshops for people young and old.It provides a platform for people to tell their story, the skills to own their stuff and the tools to shift culture that’s been holding them back from speaking up for far too long.Today rugby league stars Nico Hynes, Luke Lewis, Harry Grant, Sam Thaiday and Dale Finucane have all teamed with the charity to lend a hand.Other famous athletes including Matthew Hayden, Sam Riley, Mitch and Shaun Marsh, Ky Hurst, Geoff Huegill and many others have also joined the cause.This year Tommy has begun working with several NRL clubs and the results have been astounding.You will be motivated and moved by this episode of Chiming In which brings a different but emotional perspective to life. Hopefully Tommy’s message may help you as you travel life’s journey.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start01:22 - What is Find Ya Feet?04:32 - Back story to struggles13:49 - Find Ya Feet ambassadors21:08 - Workshops at schools25:16 - Old school teaching for the better28:37 - Feedback from schools31:01 - Partnering with Matthew Hayden34:55 - Partnering with Mitch Marsh39:22 - Holding on to pain & suffering42:09 - Working in the rugby league space45:13 - Best advice to someone who is struggling49:11 - Grand plan for Find Ya Feet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bob Tate. Popular publican lifts lid on sports stars! | Chiming In EP025
Bob Tate is one of Sydney’s best known publicans - you name it, he’s seen it.In the 1990s Tate owned and ran the Clovelly Hotel, deep in the heart of Sydney’s eastern suburbs. Rugby league, union, cricket, AFL and surf lifesaving stars would flock there - making it one of the best known sporting pubs in the country. Jockeys, trainers and bookmakers would also frequent the establishment.In this episode of Chiming In, Tate shares countless yarns about the sports men and women who often walked a fine line with a belly full of beer.The Sydney Morning Herald’s Roy Masters once described the pub as the headquarters of the NRL where all the big deals were done.Tate’s recollection of the thrills and spills at the famous pub are enlightening and entertaining.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start02:10 - Claim to fame07:10 - How Clovelly became THE pub for NRL10:30 - Maroons meet the Blues at Clovelly13:59 - Mad Monday's16:10 - Banning sports stars18:21 - Origin teams coming into the pub21:38 - Which sport stars eat the most25:39 - Most famous people in the pub27:55 - The 'toilet' incident31:05 - NSW Cricket team vs pub drinkers35:45 - What makes a good publican41:40 - RSA & the gray area45:25 - Sport runs in the family54:55 - AFL invasion and no space for junior RL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.
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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