Jason Clark. Bunnies Football Manager world & devastation at leaving Souths | Chiming In EP044

Phil “Buzz” Rothfield. Retirement, NRL scoops & the future of rugby league!

Phil “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 - Start 00:03 - Highlights 00:48 - Phil “Buzz” Rothfield returns 01:15 - Why Buzz retired 02:29 - Life after rugby league media 06:00 - Andrew Abdo steps down 08:25 - Payne Haas to South Sydney 10:30 - Canterbury Bulldogs struggles 14:24 - Rugby league supporting its own & Try July 16:42 - Melbourne Storm and Billy Slater 18:22 - NRL global round and the Roosters 20:35 - Dragons and Shane Flanagan 23:24 - Blowout scores and rule changes 26:39 - Coaching pressure 29:49 - Best coach in the NRL 30:36 - PNG, New Zealand and expansion 33:01 - Perth Bears 34:39 - Zac Lomax and R360 36:35 - State of Origin and Super League 38:54 - Penrith Panthers and Ivan Cleary 40:05 - Newcastle, contenders and Grand Final prediction 42:07 - Coach of the Year and Dally M judging 44:12 - Wests Tigers 45:13 - Suburban grounds and Shark Park 48:27 - Gold Coast Titans and coaching accountability 52:58 - Wayne Bennett’s future 54:27 - Referees and the bunker 55:35 - Women’s rugby league and Emma Lawrence 57:32 - NRL 360, media pressure and Magic Round 01:00:00 - Final reflections ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Michael 'Mouse' Jenkinson. Hero of Bondi, 'Bondi Rescue' TV show & saving lives!

Michael “Mouse" Jenkinson is a highly decorated yet extremely humble Bondi Lifeguard. On December 14 last year, the man they nicknamed “Mouse” was about to complete a normal day of work at the beach with his colleagues when he two gunman started firing high powered rifles at innocent people. Fifteen people lost their lives and many more would have, if not for the courage of countless people like Jenkinson who ran towards danger - not away from it. Aside from the precious lives lost, as many as 40 people were wounded. In this episode of Chiming In, Jenkinson recalls that fateful day and how it will change the lives of so many forever. At tragic as the circumstances were, Jenkinson’s story - like so many other first responders - will inspire you. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Start 00:04 - Highlights 02:10 - Growing up 05:53 - Getting into being a Lifeguard 10:27 - Bondi Rescue 14:43 - Nickname Mouse 15:34 - 1st Day as a lifeguard 17:42 - Rescuing kids 24:27 - Bondi team 30:00 - Backpackers Rip 31:45 - Bondi attack 2025 43:21 - Ahmed El Ahmed 50:58 - Response from first responders 55:02 - The aftermath 01:01:35 - The Jewish community 01:02:28 - Mental recovery ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Cameron George. Forecasting Wahs supremacy, NZ league taking over union & Covid dark days.

New Zealand Warriors CEO Cameron George has waited patiently for his club to become a major force in the NRL. Now riding near the top of the competition ladder and respected and feared by its rivals, George confidently predicts this is the year of the Wahs. And if they do eventually capture their first NRL title, George is entitled - more than most - to celebrate the achievement. It was George who steered the Club through covid, fought for his players rights and ensured the safety and well being of a group of men and their families, who made an incredible sacrifice to ensure the game went on. In this episode of Chiming In, you will get to know the man behind the secrets of the Warriors success. From humble beginnings in Northern NSW, George has emerged as one of the game’s top administrators who is respected and liked by all. He gives an inside look at how the Warriors stayed afloat, while the world was seemingly crumbling. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Start 00:04 - Highlights 02:04 - 2026 GF on the cards 03:32 - NZ development pathways 05:14 - Invading recruits 07:42 - Recruiters in Aus for NZ 09:15 - Finding Webby 12:14 - Long term Warriors coach 13:25 - NZ undervaluing 15:15 - Competing with All Blacks 17:00 - Fanatical Wahs fans 20:19 - 20th team out of Wellington 23:16 - Womens game 26:50 - Does PNG have an unfair advantage? 30:17 - Getting players to Auckland 33:25 - When Covid hit 47:00 - Learning about players 51:48 - Pacific Islander family focus 52:53 - Homecoming for Wahs 54:38 - Club Haka 01:00:07 - Can Wahs dominate NRL? ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Craig Field. Manslaughter charge, time served & Tigers memories.

Craig 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 - Start 00:04 - Highlights 02:04 – Released from prison 02:53 – What is doing today 06:09 – Craig coaching 07:33 – Growing up 08:24 – Starting League 13:59 – Rabbitohs false start 16:44 – Souths debut 20:42 – Form flatlining 21:44 – 1994 “arrival” as a player 23:44 – Rough time growing up 26:12 – Blowing cash & regrets 29:09 – Balancing passion and gifts as a coach 33:30 – Credit to grassroots volunteers 39:32 – Tenure at Tigers 42:49 – Trouble with alcohol & drugs 46:36 – John Hopoate incident 49:04 – Kingscliff Hotel jailing 53:22 – Police arrest 01:01:39 – Motivational speaking ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Jason Clark. Bunnies Football Manager world & devastation at leaving Souths | Chiming In EP044

He’s regarded one of the kindest, most humble and hard working people in rugby league. Jason Clark is the first to admit he wasn’t the most gifted individual yet he boasts an NRL premiership and English Challenge Cup trophy among his finest achievements. After a stellar 10 year stint with the Rabbitohs, Clark packed up the family and moved to England before putting the finishing touches on his career playing First Division in France. Today, the former South Sydney lock forward, has returned to where it all began and now works as a Football Manager with the mighty Rabbitohs. This interview will enlighten you as Clark shares the secrets of his success, the struggles he’s had to overcome and thrills and spills along the way. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Start 00:04 - Highlights 02:02 – What is a Football Manager? 05:10 – Welfare role 06:18 – FM disasters 10:58 – Travel for football teams 13:15 – Flights after serious injury 15:56 – Wearing the blue shirt 19:00 – Meals on the road 21:55 – What players can and can’t wear 23:44 – Johnny Sutton as a blue shirt 24:36 – Jason’s career 27:53 – Debut 31:13 – 2014 GF win 37:01 – Leaving Souths 41:23 – Joining Warrington Wolves 45:55 – Playing in France 53:18 – Souths in 2026 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.