Laurie Daley. Winning the "unwinnable" Origin & the press conference grenade | Chiming In EP053

Laurie Daley. Winning the "unwinnable" Origin & the press conference grenade | Chiming In EP053

Fresh off coaching New South Wales to a series win nobody outside the camp gave them a chance of, Laurie Daley sits down for a full debrief on the campaign — the celebrations, the criticism, and everything in between. Daley takes us inside the moments after the siren: the Gatorade shower, the speech in the sheds, a beer on the SCG turf with the playing group, and the 5:30am walk into a radio station on zero sleep to do an interview live, still buzzing from the win. He also answers his critics head-on — the press conference "grenade," the pile-on over Melbourne's interchange calls, and whether Laurie Daley holds a grudge (his answer: no, but he's keeping receipts). Along the way he talks through what Stuart Diver's story meant to the playing group, a reunion dinner with the 1996 Blues team, the viral clip of Phil Gould pinching his seat in 2002, and just how far Andrew Johns' influence reached inside the camp this year. There's also a quiet moment about his late father, and the song that reminded Daley he was with him in spirit on the day it mattered most. In this episode of Chiming In, Laurie shares what it really took to win the "unwinnable" series — and what's next for him and the Blues. 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - Welcome: the Origin-winning coach in the studio 02:35 - What's next — the contract question and his plans 06:50 - Celebrations: the Gatorade shower and the sneaky phone request 08:52 - On the field when the siren went 10:27 - The team photo, and standing at the back on purpose 12:21 - A beer on the SCG turf and the speech in the sheds 14:59 - 16 weeks without a beer, then the one that mattered 16:10 - The 5:30am walk into the radio station 17:51 - Over a thousand texts, and who reached out 26:51 - The press conference "grenade" 29:09 - Does Laurie Daley hold a grudge? 30:15 - The "putting his players to sleep" story 32:44 - Answering the Melbourne interchange criticism 37:56 - Brian To'o's Origin future 39:44 - Stuart Diver's story and what it meant to the group 42:08 - Reuniting with the 1996 Blues team 44:03 - Phil Gould's "greatest ever" comments 45:44 - The viral Gus seat-pinching clip 47:38 - What he learned about himself this campaign 48:38 - Isiah Yeo's leadership in camp 50:26 - Nathan Cleary and the immortal conversation 52:13 - Mitch Moses' kicking game and his role in the win 56:25 - His late father, and the song that reminded him he was there 58:11 - Wrap-up and what's ahead for the Blues ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Nobby Clarke. Drunk at training & Eels, Tigers, Panthers memories! | Chiming In EP052

Paul Nobby Clarke is one of rugby league’s good guys. A powerful front rower forward in the 1980s and 90s, Clarke gave as good as he got but always found time to look at the lighter side of life. Tough, skilful and uncompromising, Clarke played a major role in Penrith’s first ever premiership victory in 1991. According to team-mate Royce Simmons, Clarke was deserved on the Churchill Medal. Clarke reckons Simmons told him after the game that he was Canberra’s best player in the first half and Penrith’s best performer in the second. In this episode of Chiming In, Nobby shares the secrets of his success and recalls how his childhood dream of playing in the NRL never left his radar. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Anthony Seibold. Manly sacking, Souths regrets, Social Media devastation | Chiming In EP051

You would think former Manly coach Anthony Seibold would be death riding the Sea Eagles this year. Strangely, that’s not the case. Dumped by the Club after just three NRL games, Seibold is today back on top of his game and would be more than pleased if his former chargers went on to the win the premiership. In this episode of Chiming In, Seibold opens up on shock moment he was shown the door at Brookvale and how he has since put his life back together. His openness and honesty will surprise you. In fact, Seibold hasn’t given up on Coaching NRL again - despite failing to fulfil his last two contracts at Manly and Brisbane. He also talks candidly about his time at Souths and the enormous pressure he found himself under after joining the Brisbane Broncos. Often criticised but always up for the challenge, Seibold is one of rugby league’s true survivors. His honesty and frankness will surprise many and his journey from a ball boy to an NRL head coach will amaze you. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Royce Simmons. Dementia diagnosis, love for Panthers & HATE for the beach! | Chiming In EP050

Royce Simmons is one of the most loved people to have ever played the game of rugby league. Who could forget the 1991 grand final, when Simmons - in his very last game for the Penrith Panthers - scored two tries in a five star performance to overcome the Canberra Raiders. Sadly, in recent times, the former NSW and Australian hooker has struggled with health issues and is battling dementia. But it hasn’t stopped Simmons' zest for life and his desire to raise funds and try and find a cure for the debilitating disease. In this episode of Chiming In, Simmons talks passionately about his health battles, his love for rugby league and those he has shared his journey with. But it’s his funny life stories which will have you chuckling as Simmons recalls a career well done. Simmons also reveals the greatest ever forward he’s ever seen - and it will shock you. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Start 00:04 - Highlights 01:46 - Diagnosis Dementia 04:16 - Walking 05:06 - Warning Signs / Finding Out 07:01 - Biggest Killer in the World / Stats 08:41 - Treatment for Dementia 10:06 - Treatment in America 11:36 - Dealing / Living With It 12:46 - People Reaching Out 14:03 - Lightbulb Moment for Starting Charity 15:31 - England & Hull Work 18:46 - Raising Money & Marathons 21:56 - "Worst Thing That Could Happen" 25:36 - Nathan Cleary & Current Penrith 26:56 - Penrith Pride 28:31 - Named in His Honour + Retirement / Aged Living Apartments 34:16 - '91 Grand Final + Last Game 37:36 - Promise to Fans + Grand Final Night 39:01 - Growing Up in the Bush 43:46 - Early Sporting Days 46:59 - Pet Horse + Motorbike 50:16 - Meeting His Wife + Meeting in High School 52:46 - Clubs That Almost Signed 56:16 - Comparing Old vs New Players 58:11 - Isaah Yeo / Best Forward Ever 01:02:16 - Upcoming Walks & Fundraisers ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Wes Heritage. Bikie funerals, funny funerals, and burials at sea!

Wes Heritage is a former Australian Rules footballer who gave the game away to focus on the family business - burying people. And while some of his former team-mates went on to greatness, the hard working funeral director chose a different path. Each year, Heritage oversees more than 600 funerals - ensuring families and their loved ones are given nothing but the best support and care in a most difficult time. Death awaits us all yet we never really explore the funeral process until it’s bestowed upon us. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you die, Heritage has the answers on a Chiming In podcast of a very different kind. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Start 00:04 - Highlights 01:28 - Intro 01:52 - Introduction to Wes 02:37 - Death 03:47 - Starting the Funeral Business 06:52 - Witnessing Death 08:12 - Funeral Sizes 10:07 - Burying at Sea 11:19 - What Makes a Good Funeral Director? 13:37 - How Does It Work? 14:52 - Changes of Funerals Over the Years 18:07 - Picking Celebrants 20:37 - Wes' Experience as a Priest 20:57 - Funeral Costs 23:45 - Funeral Insurance 26:31 - Cremation 28:07 - Items of Remembrance 29:42 - Managing Emotions 32:52 - Pet Funerals 35:27 - Bikie Funerals 37:22 - Life After Death 38:37 - Open Caskets 41:17 - Funeral Songs 42:33 - Rivalry Companies 45:22 - White Lady Funeral 46:22 - Funeral Director Conventions 48:52 - Advice for Funerals 50:52 - Attending Wakes 52:22 - Funny Funerals ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.