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Chiming In - Steve Gillis, Player Manager

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:06:48

Jack de Belin. Speaking for the very first time, Jack...

Chiming In - Steve Gillis, Player Manager ·

2025/09/27

Seven years of torment finally put to bedAFTER 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

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52:10

Lara Pitt. Few rugby league presenters know their...

Chiming In - Steve Gillis, Player Manager ·

2025/09/18

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

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55:32

Ricky Walford. The great bush inspiration | Chiming...

Chiming In - Steve Gillis, Player Manager ·

2025/09/11

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

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53:11

Bradley Clyde. Let's get ready to rumble | Chiming In...

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2025/09/06

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

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1:01:45

Bob McCarthy. 'I did it my way' | Chiming In EP029

Chiming In - Steve Gillis, Player Manager ·

2025/08/30

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

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1:00:07

Todd Carney. Bad boy Toddy comes good | Chiming In EP028

Chiming In - Steve Gillis, Player Manager ·

2025/08/24

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

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57:24

Jada Taylor. The NRLW's 'pocket rocket' | Chiming In...

Chiming In - Steve Gillis, Player Manager ·

2025/08/16

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

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57:47

Tommy Herschell. Changing lives of young and grown...

Chiming In - Steve Gillis, Player Manager ·

2025/08/09

Tommy Herschell is fast becoming one of the best known names in Australian sport. And he hasn’t had to make a tackle, sink a putt or wield the willow to catch the headlines.The founder of a charity called Findyafeet - Tommy and his team run school, sporting and community based workshops for people young and old.It provides a platform for people to tell their story, the skills to own their stuff and the tools to shift culture that’s been holding them back from speaking up for far too long.Today rugby

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1:01:00

Bob Tate. Popular publican lifts lid on sports stars!...

Chiming In - Steve Gillis, Player Manager ·

2025/08/02

Bob Tate is one of Sydney’s best known publicans - you name it, he’s seen it.In the 1990s Tate owned and ran the Clovelly Hotel, deep in the heart of Sydney’s eastern suburbs.Rugby league, union, cricket, AFL and surf lifesaving stars would flock there - making it one of the best known sporting pubs in the country. Jockeys, trainers and bookmakers would also frequent the establishment.In this episode of Chiming In, Tate shares countless yarns about the sports men and women who often walked a fine

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1:05:30

Frank Ponissi. The man behind the Melbourne Storm |...

Chiming In - Steve Gillis, Player Manager ·

2025/07/26

Frank Ponissi is regarded the best general manager of footy on the business.After dreaming of becoming an nrl player and later hoping to become a head coach, Ponissi’s journey took him into administration and he’s made every post a winner. Ponissi’s journey took him all over the world until I’m 2007 the Melbourne storm came knocking and he’s never looked back.In this episode of chiming in - you will hear how the ponissi and Craig Bellamy combination is unbreakable. He talks of his intentions for the

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51:47

Nik Kosef. A rugby league warhorse | CHIMING IN EP023

Chiming In - Steve Gillis, Player Manager ·

2025/07/19

Nik Kosef is a rugby league warhorse.No player in the history of the game has undergone four knee reconstructions - yet somehow the kid from Cobar kept climbing off the canvass.In this revealing interview on Chiming In, Kosef takes the blame for Manly’s grand final loss to Newcastle in 1997 - and explains why he shoulders the burden for the loss.It’s been an amazing roller coaster ride for the international back rower who hid his love of rugby league from his father when he was a child.So how did a

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1:04:49

Phil Gould. One of the most influential and...

Chiming In - Steve Gillis, Player Manager ·

2025/07/12

He’s played, coached and is now considered one of the game’s best administrators.Between all that, the man they call Gus has juggled a hugely successful media career.So what makes Gus tick?In this episode of Chiming In, Gould opens up on his journey, the highs and lows and shares some secrets of his success.Hopefully you will learn something about Gus that you never knew before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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56:22

Danny Weidler. Highly regarded and feared by his...

Chiming In - Steve Gillis, Player Manager ·

2025/07/05

Danny Weidler has been a rugby league journalist and television reporter for almost 40 years.It’s been a crazy journey which has seen him experience plenty of highs and lows in the industry.Recruited by Channel 9 chief David Gyngell, Weidler changed the way rugby league news was reported on TV - earning himself a reputation as hard nosed reporter who constantly broke big news stories.In a very revealing and honest assessment of his career, Weidler explains what makes a good story, how he has made

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57:31

Brett White. 'I was cooked and ready to quit' |...

Chiming In - Steve Gillis, Player Manager ·

2025/06/28

Former International Brett White almost walked away from the game he loved before his professional career began.The powerful front rower embarked on his first pre-season with the Melbourne Storm 2005 when he and his team-mates were enrolled in a brutal army camp.Exhausted and hallucinating, White admits he went searching for coach Craig Bellamy in the middle of the night to tell him the sport wasn’t for him.In this episode of Chiming In, White shares how he managed to recover and go on to win two

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1:09:13

Player agents reveal their secrets! The gloves are...

Chiming In - Steve Gillis, Player Manager ·

2025/06/21

Two of the game’s most powerful player agents Steve Gillis and David Riolo go toe to toe in a cutting and raw-edged debate about the world they live in.The veteran agents - with almost 60 years experience in the industry between them - share their secrets, what it’s like working as an agent, the highs and the lows and the key to their success.It’s a not to be missed episode of Chiming In which will give you an insight into player managers and the lives they lead.The duo discuss all the big issues

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55:26

Ben Harris. To infinity and beyond! | CHIMING IN EP018

Chiming In - Steve Gillis, Player Manager ·

2025/06/14

Former Canterbury centre Ben Harris holds a unique record in rugby league having won back to back premierships in two hemispheres.He is the only player in the game’s history to have done this - winning the 2004 NRL premiership with Canterbury and the English Super League the following year with Bradford.After growing up on a dairy farm and finding his way to Sydney, Ben shares his experience of debuting as an 18-year-old, winning his first championship as a 20-year-old and then heading to play in

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1:04:02

Sean Galick. Jack of all trades, MASTER of all trades...

Chiming In - Steve Gillis, Player Manager ·

2025/06/07

Sean Garlick has that Midas touch.He’s worked as an actor, a professional rugby league player, a police officer, a sports commentator and now runs a hugely successful business - Garlo’s Pies.Hard work and good fortune has seen Sean Garlick succeed beyond his wildest expectations.In this episode of Chiming In, the former South Sydney and Roosters skipper, shares the secrets of his success - including how he stumbled into an acting career and almost became a jockey instead of a footy star.He also

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58:54

Ashton Sims. From humble beginnings, to NRL star...

Chiming In - Steve Gillis, Player Manager ·

2025/05/31

Ashton Sims boasts an imposing record, having played 368 professional games of rugby league.Sims represented five clubs - St George Illawarra, Brisbane, North Queensland, Warrington and Toronto Canada during a 17 year career.He debuted as an 18 year old, played for Country and Fiji and was regarded a hard working and imposing forward with a great off-load.In this episode of Chiming In, Sims shares stories of his upbringing, how former Australian great Craig Young befriended and mentored him as a

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56:15

Max King. Origin debutant & off the canvas | CHIMING...

Chiming In - Steve Gillis, Player Manager ·

2025/05/25

Max King was born to play rugby league. His great-grandfather, grandfather and dad all played first grade footy.King's dream of following in their footsteps didn’t go to plan. In fact, it appeared all-but certain his career had come to a halt at the end of 2021 when an Achilles tendon injury failed to respond to treatment.Frustrated and without a Club, King explains how he was ready to retire until Canterbury’s Phil Gould threw him a life-line and the rest is history.King has now arrived as NSW

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57:53

Adam Reynolds. A rugby league post scoring machine |...

Chiming In - Steve Gillis, Player Manager ·

2025/05/17

Currently the second highest point scorer in the history of the game, Reynolds has some big decisions to make regarding his future as clubs circle to lure him away from the Brisbane broncosIn this episode of chiming in - the premiership winning halfback talks about his future, his desire to coach in the NRL and what he considers to be the best day of his footballing career. It will surprise you.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start01:26 - Adam's fashion label02:30 - New deal or retirement?9:28 - Coaching after

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