Premiership winning defender Ted Richards speaks to Patrick Stack about his career in the AFL. The All-Australian discusses his memories of draft day, playing at Essendon under Kevin Sheedy, the move to Sydney, his recollections from four Grand finals at the club, illicit drugs in sport, a lack of love from the umpires at the Brownlow, The Adam Goodes Controversy, how his career nearly ended early twice! And the experience of watching his brother lose a place in the AFL.

Episode 3 - Ted Richards

We go behind the scenes for a meandering, sprawling conversation with some of the most interesting people in sport.

Chris McQueen  is one of Rugby League's contradictions - hard and tough on the field, thoughtful and softly spoken off the park. In this episode of The Stack Report he speaks of his journey from rural Queensland to NRL glory. Along the way there was a comical run in with Russell Crowe, serious clashes with big name coaches and Origin glory for Queensland. He had to relinquish Maroons eligibility in order to represent England and now he's on the comeback trail from a career threatening neck injury... oh and did we mention his pet snake?! A great conversation with a deep thinker.

Episode 26 - Chris McQueen

An interview about the intersection of faith, family and sport. Kevin Naiqama might have the biggest heart in rugby league. The Fijian winger speaks to The Stack Report about the sacrifices his Mum made to put food on the table, how rugby league gave him a pathway and why representing Fiji makes him cry.  Honest, raw and heartwarming.

Episode 25 - Kevin Naiqama

His nickname is 'The Grub', but you'd be hard pressed to find a better person in the NRL. Josh Reynolds spoke to The Stack Report about his rise to NRL stardom at the Bulldogs, helping NSW break Queensland's Origin series streak and his move to the Wests Tigers. Reynolds explains how he knew he was no longer wanted at Canterbury and what he has loved about the Tigers. Open and honest, self-deprecating and thoughtful, Reynolds is a great interviewee.

Episode 24 - Josh Reynolds

Benji Marshall has enjoyed a wild rugby league ride - an NRL premiership with the Tigers, winning a rugby league world cup with New Zealand, a  dalliance with rugby union, stints with the Dragons and the Broncos. As he enters the final chapter of his career Benji speaks with The Stack Report about returning to the Tigers, fatherhood and whether 2018 will be his final year in the NRL.

Episode 23 - Benji Marshall

Three time Winter Olympian Chumpy Pullin joins The Stack Report after returning from the Pyeongchang Games. He takes us behind the scenes in Korea to tell us what happened after the final of the snowboard cross and addresses rumours of a rift with his Australian teammate. Chumpy is a rare athlete; warm and generous while simultaneously focused and driven and he opens up in manner rarely seen. An insightful conversation with one of the country's most decorated winter athletes.

Episode 3 - Ted Richards

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