Talking with TK

Welcome back to the Talking with TK podcast. Episode 210 is Aussie middleweight boxer Michael Zerafa. Michael is a world ranked Australian boxer currently rated number 7 by the WBA in the middleweight division and number 11 by Box rec.

He has a record of 28-4 (17 wins by knock out) and fought with some of the best boxers in the world including former world champions Jeff Horn, Anthony Mundine, Kell Brook and Peter Quillin. Michael is a former Super Welterweight Commonwealth Champion and is the current WBA Oceania Middleweight Champion.

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Anthony Seibold, the former head coach of the Brisbane Broncos and South Sydney Rabbitohs joins us for a chat on the podcast.

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Tim Simona joins me on the podcast. Tim played for the Wests Tigers from 2011-2016 playing in 79 first grade games where he scored 27 tries. He has represented Samoa in 5 tests.

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NRL Legend Ian Roberts joins me on the podcast. Ian is a former professional rugby league player who played 194 first grade games in the NRL for South Sydney, Manly and the North Queensland Cowboys. He represented Australia in 14 tests and played 9 games for NSW in State of Origin. He was Dally M Prop of the Year in 1987, 1993 and 1994. Post footy he has over 50 credits in acting including being Star Wars episode 2, Superman returns an Underbelly on TV.

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Listen on Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/talking-league/id1540659900

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Welcome back to another season of Talking with TK. First up on the podcast is NRL legend Owen Craigie. After debuting in 1995, Owen played ten years in the NRL for the Newcastle Knights, Wests Tigers and South Sydney. He played 153 first grade games and won a premiership with the Knights in 1997 before retiring at 26 years of age. He is the only player in the history of rugby league to represent the Australian schoolboys on three occasions.

These days he is a mental health advocate inspiring people through Chase the Energy. 

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Listen on Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/talking-league/id1540659900

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Welcome back to another season of Talking with TK. First up on the podcast is NRL legend Owen Craigie. After debuting in 1995, Owen played ten years in the NRL for the Newcastle Knights, Wests Tigers and South Sydney. He played 153 first grade games and won a premiership with the Knights in 1997 before retiring at 26 years of age. He is the only player in the history of rugby league to represent the Australian schoolboys on three occasions.

These days he is a mental health advocate inspiring people through Chase the Energy. 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/owiecraigie/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/owen.craigie.3

Chase the Energy - https://www.instagram.com/chasetheenergy/

Join the NRL fantasy and tipping comps. First prize is $500 and is free to enter for the Talking with TK and Talking League communities. 

NRL Fantasy 

1. Register at nrl.com.au2. Join the Talking League competition - use league code D5CXW7J3​ 

Direct link

https://fantasy.nrl.com/fantasy/league/join?code=D5CXW7J3

NRL Tipping

Instructions to enter the competition:1. Register at ESPN footy tips2. Join the Talking League competition 

Or visit https://www.footytips.com.au/comps/Talking_League

Subscribe for free to my new podcast Talking League where we chat about all things NRL.

Subscribe for free to the Talking League podcast on the links below.

Listen on Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/talking-league/id1540659900

Listen on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/39E3LUExuVZvb9XyMERhK5?si=c_Ri26shQ3euDlFYkesVnQ

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On the show this week is one of the all time greats of rugby league in Denis Betts. Denis did it all in the game, his career in England seeing him win numerous leagues titles, championships and challenge cups with Wigan. He was also the Lance Todd Trophy winner in 1991 and Man of Steel in 1995. Denis spent time in the NRL for the New Zealand Warriors between 1995 and 1997 and was a regular representative of both England and Great Britain and captained his country in a World Cup Final in 1995.

Post playing, Denis has had many notable positions in coaching. His been head coach at Wigan and Widnes while also being assistant coach of the English National team and also Gloucester Rugby Union.

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Get in touch via email at [email protected] and find the entire back catalogue of podcasts at www.talkingwithtk.com

Talking with TK is a part of the Diamantina Media Network – the home of Australia’s favourite podcasts. For more information, visit http://www.diamantina.com.au/

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Willie Poching joins me on the podcast. Willie Poching is a former professional rugby league player. He was born in Auckland, New Zealand and played 236 first grade games in Australia and England. He debut at the Auckland Warriors in 1995 and his journey in the NRL took him to the North Queensland Cowboys, Hunter Mariners (Super League) and St George. He achieved significant success over in England where he played for Wakefield and the Leeds Rhinos. At the Rhinos we would win a premiership in 2004 and he represented Samoa at the World Cup in 1995 and 2000. Post footy, Willie has moved into coaching and is currently the assistant coach to Tony Smith at Hull KR. He has also spent time as an assistant at Salford Red Devils, NZ Kiwis, Warrington Wolves and Leeds Rhinos. 

Grab a copy of my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now in stories at Dymocks or online at Dymocks, Booktopia and Angus & Robertson.

With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion.

· Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions … from ‘JT’ to Evander Holyfield!

· This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion.

· With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/talking-with-champions-tristan-knell/p/9781760790912?zsrc=go-lifestyle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYAiABEgJWhPD_BwE

Booktopia https://www.booktopia.com.au/talking-with-champions-tristan-k-nell/prod9781760790912.html?source=pla&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYASABEgJBbfD_BwE

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Get in touch via email at [email protected] and find the entire back catalogue of podcasts at www.talkingwithtk.com

Talking with TK is a part of the Diamantina Media Network – the home of Australia’s favourite podcasts. For more information, visit http://www.diamantina.com.au/

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A super guest this week in dual league and union international Apollo Perelini. Apollo represented Samoa at the 1991 Rugby Union world cup and 1995 Rugby League world cup. Nicknamed “The Terminator”, he established a reputation for his hard-hitting tackles. Originally a product of the Auckland and New Zealand rugby systems, Apollo established himself as one of the best front rowers in the world during his very successful time at St Helens between 1994 and 2000. His transition into coaching came initially as head trainer for Sale Rugby (UK), followed by a hugely successful career at championship-winning St Helens Rugby League (UK). He is currently Managing director of Apollo Sports Academy and High Performance Manager at the UAE Rugby Federation.

Grab a copy of my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now in stories at Dymocks or online at Dymocks, Booktopia and Angus & Robertson.

With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion.

· Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions … from ‘JT’ to Evander Holyfield!

· This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion.

· With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/talking-with-champions-tristan-knell/p/9781760790912?zsrc=go-lifestyle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYAiABEgJWhPD_BwE

Booktopia https://www.booktopia.com.au/talking-with-champions-tristan-k-nell/prod9781760790912.html?source=pla&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYASABEgJBbfD_BwE

Connect with the show on social media search Talking with TK on Facebook and Twitter.

Get in touch via email at [email protected] and find the entire back catalogue of podcasts at www.talkingwithtk.com

Talking with TK is a part of the Diamantina Media Network – the home of Australia’s favourite podcasts. For more information, visit http://www.diamantina.com.au/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of my favourite players from the English Super League, Keith Senior joins me on the podcast. Keith was a feared competitor on the field, a beautiful fend and brought so much physicality to his centre position. A legend of rugby league in England, Keith has played a staggering 505 first grade games which began at the Sheffield Eagles before he switched to the Leeds Rhinos. His career saw him win the Challenge Cup with Sheffield in 1998 and played in 4 winning grand finals with Leeds in 2004 and the 3 peat from 2007 to 2009. His representative career includes 33 games for Great Britain and 9 games for England playing in two world cups in 2000 and 2008. Post footy, Keith is the 1st team coach of the Sheffield Eagles and Community and Welfare Support Manager at Rugby League Cares.

Grab a copy of my book 'Talking with Champions' is available now in stories at Dymocks or online at Dymocks, Booktopia and Angus & Robertson.

With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion.

· Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions … from ‘JT’ to Evander Holyfield!

· This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion.

· With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips

Angus & Robertson https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/talking-with-champions-tristan-knell/p/9781760790912?zsrc=go-lifestyle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYAiABEgJWhPD_BwE

Booktopia https://www.booktopia.com.au/talking-with-champions-tristan-k-nell/prod9781760790912.html?source=pla&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr6Gpg-_R4wIVz4RwCh225QvaEAYYASABEgJBbfD_BwE

Connect with the show on social media search Talking with TK on Facebook and Twitter.

Get in touch via email at [email protected] and find the entire back catalogue of podcasts at www.talkingwithtk.com

Talking with TK is a part of the Diamantina Media Network – the home of Australia’s favourite podcasts. For more information, visit http://www.diamantina.com.au/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.