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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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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Bob McCarthy is considered one of the greatest rugby league players of all time.

He’s captained Australia, won premierships for Souths and was made a Member of the British Empire for his services to the sport.

In this episode of Chiming In, McCarthy shares stories of the Rabbitohs’ glory days where he played alongside greats like John Sattler, John O’Neill, Mike Cleary and Eric Simms.

He also speaks openly about the day he and his wife Judy almost lost their lives in the Black Summer bushfires in 2020.

A wonderful storyteller and an outstanding sportsman, McCarthy will entertain you about footy from yesteryear.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start

03:11 - Back to the beginning

10:55 - 'Brutal game back then'

11:50 - South Sydney's mighty era

15:10 - Famous 1967 intercept

17:49 - Coached by Clive Churchill

19:50 - Rabbitohs super side

23:08 - 'Unlosable' 1969 GF

29:00 - John Sattler breaking his jaw

38:42 - Meeting Judy

40:15 - Huge losses in the fires

46:15 - Being sent off

52:18 - Coaching career

01:00:15 - Highlight of career

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Todd Carney was once the undisputed Bad Boy of the NRL.

Constantly in trouble with police, sacked by clubs and deregistered by the game - Carney struggled with an alcohol addiction and constantly found trouble.

But things have changed.

Two and a half years ago, the former Dally M Winner decided he needed help and checked himself into rehab in a desperate bid to save his relationship with partner Susie.

Today Todd Carney is living a healthy and happy life - giving back to the game and helping others.

In this episode of Chiming In, the former Canberra, Sydney Rooster and Cronulla star, shares his journey in a polarising discussion - leaving no stone unturned.

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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 - Start

02:09 - Jada's famous try

09:10 - Origin camp

10:29 - Female heroes in league

16:49 - Growing up with RL

26:43 - Working in the media

28:18 - Women going full time in RL

31:49 - Jada's numerous injuries

34:33 - Pregnancy & the professional game

40:32 - Playing rugby sevens

48:50 - Fast questions

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