Chiming In - Steve Gillis, Player Manager

Shane Richardson stepped down at Wests Tigers CEO in December last year - just as the Club was finally finding its feet.

There were fears the highly regarded league official might have been lost to the game forever.

In this exclusive interview - his first since stepping aside - Richardson opens up on his love for the Tigers fanatical fans, his desire to get back into the game, why Benji Marshall is the right man to take the Club forward and why the NRL should buy the English Super League.

He also shares his thoughts on the futures of Jerome Luai and Jahream Bula.

It’s serious and at times hilarious and will leave you wanting more.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Start
02:58 - The day Richo resigned
04:04 - Benji as coach
05:09 - Jarome & Jahream
08:31 - Relationship with player agents
10:23 - Relationship with the media
14:11 - What is a 'good CEO'?
18:43 - Back to the beginning
27:05 - Sharks days
34:31 - Panthers days
37:52 - Rabbitohs days
43:29 - 201 Souths premiership
46:42 - Connection to Indigenous players
57:26 - Richo's future
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He’s considered one of the most feared yet respected front rowers in modern day rugby league.

Jared Waerea-Hargraves is the highest capped Sydney Rooster and boasts three premiership rings.

Last season, he left the NRL for a swan song in the English Super League and came up trumps - winning the Challenge Cup, League Leaders Shield and the Premiership.

In his first ever podcast appearance, JWH exclusively shares the highlights of an amazing career and reveals what drives him to success. He also shares how he turned his back on rugby union to become a legend of league.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Start
01:47 - Life ban!
03:14 - Going to Super League
14:11 - Playing Rugby Union
16:42 - Moving to Rugby League
17:51 - Love for the Roosters
26:37 - Playing with Superstars
31:08 - Trent Robinson
34:52 - Playing for NZ
38:33 - Working with Roosters Academy
42:08 - The Art of Being a Tough Man
49:41 - Rivalry with Spencer Leniu
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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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