We hear how a local lad grew up admiring his hometown team from the stand and would never have imagined he’d be sharing the pitch with achieving the best accolades in the clubs history. A stellar career followed both on and off the pitch and Barry talks us through it. What a journey.
The story of a lad brought up in wigan who played his junior stuff for Hindley ARLFC. Played rugby both at school and for his club reaching representative milestones until decisions had to be made when rugby became serious. He entered the pro game with oldham rlfc and as they say the rest is history. He took the next challenge on after retirement by becoming a coach and is making huge impressions with Sale Sharks after coaching Wigan Warriors and England RL.
Born and bred in a city known worldwide for football Rob found Rugby later on in his teen life and it became something of an opportunity for him. Not realising he had a talent in the egg chasing game it was an ex school teacher that put him on the path at a well know merseyside club. His development took him to the premiership with the premier side of the north west. Hear Pauls story, the clubs he's played for and the players he's been fortunate to play with.
We hear how a young lad growing up in Western Queensland Australia finds sport gives him a release and later on opportunities. Business becomes his thing and early sacrifice and struggles teach him an early lesson but certainly doesn’t deter him. Fast forward a little and York City Knights become apart of this mans story.
Danny talks us through his childhood, discovering rugby, school life and his career through professional rugby league. He tells us some funny and some honest stories from his adult life and career. The characters he’s come across and how it really is playing in the big games on the big stage. What a fella and story Danny has.
Guy shares his #Rugbystory so far beginning with his childhood, different countries, schools but rugby was always the common factor. He has always challenged himself in ultra competitive environments. Thriving in both codes Guy is having a career to be proud of with a lot more still to offer. A great inside look on a career at the top level in both codes yet still remains a grounded cool character.
Gil talks to me about growing up and what sort of kid he was and everything that he was in to. Mr Dudson tells me what his dream was growing up and how his career came about. Someone who has always stood tall and carried his team forward his story is a fascinating insight to how sport and life comes about and challenges you. Some journey the Dudson family are on.
Tyke shares his #Rugbystory so far with us from his early days with Woolston Rovers upto his current job role with Warrington Wolves in the scholarship & academy process. What better a bloke to look up to at Warringtons academy than tyke, been there & done it through that system. He's had the heart to go & test himself down under & has never been scared of a challenge or an opportunity. A great lad who just loves his Rugby League.
Matty talks us through a great career so far from beginning with Wigan athletic up to now with Widnes Vikings & everything in between. We chat about derbies, moves, lead up to finals, playing for your hometown team & much more. Some journey he’s had so far & he’s a lot to offer the game when he decides to call it a day.
Jordan opens up to his about his childhood in cumbria, how rugby is the standard practice up there & climbing the rugby league ladder through the age grades at his club Kells ARLFC. We hear how he's got to where he is now & what that entails in the professional game. JJ has had it all through playing for his hometown club, signing professional, relegation, administration & being at a top four club with huge ambitions. We hear his 1-13.
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About Trot The Egg In
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We’ll be delving into the story behind the player. Showing you what it’s took for the player to get to where they are now, right from the very first trot as a child. Trot the egg in will give you the real character on and off the field. Hope you enjoy listening.