Carlaw Park Die Hards

He personifies our tagline —Carlaw Park: Where Legends Were Born and Warriors Are Made. 🏟️ This week, we sit down with the one and only Dean “Deano” Bell — a true Kiwi Rugby League legend. From Manukau to Wigan, from the roar of Carlaw Park to wearing the New Zealand Kiwis jersey, and then helping build the NZ Warriors legacy — Deano has done it all. ⚫️⚪️ In this powerful, emotional, and unfiltered episode, Dean opens up about the pride, the passion, and the pain behind his journey through some

In this episode, we sit down with one of New Zealand rugby league’s true greats — Dane O’Hara.Originally from the Bay Roskill Vikings before joining the Glenora Bears, Dane carved out a remarkable career that took him from the heart of Auckland club footy to the grand stage of English Super League. In 1981, Dane joined Hull FC, where he went on to play 271 games, scoring 116 tries and becoming a fan favourite across Yorkshire. He later played for Doncaster RLFC, rounding out an incredible

Where Legends Were Born and Warriors Are MadeStep into the beating heart of New Zealand rugby league with hosting legends Troy Hardy and Gordy Gibbons. Broadcasting from the spiritual home of the game, the Carlaw Park Die Hards Podcast celebrates the history, passion, and people who shaped Aotearoa’s league culture. Each episode brings you raw stories, untold memories, and powerful conversations with the players, coaches, and fans who lived it — and the new voices carrying the game forward

Where Legends Were Born and Warriors Are Made Step into the beating heart of New Zealand rugby league with hosting legends Troy Hardy and Gordy Gibbons. Broadcasting from the spiritual home of the game, the Carlaw Park Die Hards Podcast celebrates the history, passion, and people who shaped Aotearoa’s league culture. Each episode brings you raw stories, untold memories, and powerful conversations with the players, coaches, and fans who lived it — and the new voices carrying the game forward