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Chiming In - Steve Gillis, Player Manager
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Welcome to Chiming In! Renowned player manager, Steve 'Chimes' Gillis interviews some of the most interesting people in Rugby League. From world class players and ex-players to sports doctors and administrators, ALL deliver a great story. Sit back and enjoy the listen.
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Phil “Buzz” Rothfield. Retirement, NRL scoops & the future of rugby league!
May 2801:02:43Tap to summarizePhil “Buzz” Rothfield has spent 50 years as one of rugby league’s most recognisable voices.After stepping away from newspapers, television, radio and podcasts, Buzz returns for a special episode of Chiming In to explain why he retired, what he misses, and what he really thinks of the NRL season so far.In this episode, Buzz opens up on the pressure of working seven days a week in rugby league media, life after NRL 360, and why breaking stories is still hard to let go.He also gives his unfiltered views on Andrew Abdo’s exit, Peter V’landys, the Canterbury Bulldogs, Melbourne Storm, NRL expansion and more.From retirement reflections to big calls on the future of the game, Buzz is back behind the microphone and he doesn’t sit on the fence.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start00:03 - Highlights00:48 - Phil “Buzz” Rothfield returns01:15 - Why Buzz retired02:29 - Life after rugby league media06:00 - Andrew Abdo steps down08:25 - Payne Haas to South Sydney10:30 - Canterbury Bulldogs struggles14:24 - Rugby league supporting its own & Try July16:42 - Melbourne Storm and Billy Slater18:22 - NRL global round and the Roosters20:35 - Dragons and Shane Flanagan23:24 - Blowout scores and rule changes26:39 - Coaching pressure29:49 - Best coach in the NRL30:36 - PNG, New Zealand and expansion33:01 - Perth Bears34:39 - Zac Lomax and R36036:35 - State of Origin and Super League38:54 - Penrith Panthers and Ivan Cleary40:05 - Newcastle, contenders and Grand Final prediction42:07 - Coach of the Year and Dally M judging44:12 - Wests Tigers45:13 - Suburban grounds and Shark Park48:27 - Gold Coast Titans and coaching accountability52:58 - Wayne Bennett’s future54:27 - Referees and the bunker55:35 - Women’s rugby league and Emma Lawrence57:32 - NRL 360, media pressure and Magic Round01:00:00 - Final reflections Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 7Tap to summarizeCraig Field could be considered one of the most polarising figures in rugby league.The diminutive halfback was told he was to small to ever play NRL yet went onto to play in 183 games - representing South Sydney, Manly and the Wests Tigers.Fast forward to today and Field is putting his life back together after being sentenced to 10 years jail for the manslaughter of a man following a fight outside the Kingscliff Hotel on July 15, 2012.In this episode of Chiming In, Field talks candidly about the day his life changed forever and his efforts to ensure people learn from his mistakes.He also reflects on a football career which saw him debut for Souths as a 17-year-old, play for Manly in the 1997 grand final and later become part of a Wests Tigers outfit that was full of talent but failed to fire.00:00 - Start00:04 - Highlights02:04 – Released from prison02:53 – What is doing today06:09 – Craig coaching07:33 – Growing up08:24 – Starting League13:59 – Rabbitohs false start16:44 – Souths debut20:42 – Form flatlining21:44 – 1994 “arrival” as a player23:44 – Rough time growing up26:12 – Blowing cash & regrets29:09 – Balancing passion and gifts as a coach33:30 – Credit to grassroots volunteers39:32 – Tenure at Tigers42:49 – Trouble with alcohol & drugs46:36 – John Hopoate incident49:04 – Kingscliff Hotel jailing53:22 – Police arrest01:01:39 – Motivational speaking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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