EPISODE #83: SHAUN MIELEKAMP

EPISODE #83: SHAUN MIELEKAMP

EPISODE #83: Shaun Mielekamp, Wests Tigers CEO joins me, MattyG, in the Speak Free Studio. We talked the club’s massive decision to release Jarome Luai early, Shaun’s belief in Benji Marshall as a coach, the club’s stadium plans for next year without Leichhardt, kicking off 2027 in Vegas, and how important the fans are for the success of Wests Tigers, plus so much more!

EPISODE #82: KIT LAULILII

EPISODE #82: Kit Laulilii, Wests Tigers young gun forward joins me, MattyG, in the Speak Free Studio. We talked Kit’s big move next year to new franchise Perth Bears, his recovery from concussion this season, growing up a Wests Tigers fan and how much it’s meant to be part of the close-knit Wests Tigers culture, the May brothers re-signing prank, and so much more!

EPISODE #81: ZIAD SOLTANI

EPISODE #81: Ziad Soltani, inspirational sports photographer & videographer joins me, MattyG, in the Speak Free Studio. At just 12 years old, Ziad was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour and faced a life-threatening battle. Against all odds, multiple operations & a high-risk surgery performed by Charlie Teo, and the support of a community that rallied behind him helped change the course of his life. We chat about his remarkable journey, the rugby league community that stood by him, his passion for the NRL & the Bulldogs, and how he now uses sports photography and videography to inspire others and raise awareness through his work in the game he loves. This is a story of resilience, gratitude and never giving up.

EPISODE #80: KEITH GALLOWAY

EPISODE #80: Keith Galloway, Wests Tigers legend, life member, and one of the best props to ever wear our colours joins MattyG in the Speak Free Studio to chat Keith’s career, which totalled 210 games in the NRL (173 at Wests Tigers) and 42 games in Super League. They also chatted his huge achievements including representing NSW for State of Origin in 2011, and representing Australia in the Kangaroos for 5 Test Matches. The boys talked the Wests Tigers culture and how it shifted from 2006-2015, Keith’s favourite players he’s ever played with, and his admiration for Tim Sheens as a coach. They also discussed this year’s Wests Tigers team, and how well Benji is doing as Head Coach to bring the club back to a winning culture, plus a whole heap more!

EPISODE #79: PHEONIX GODINET

EPISODE #79: Pheonix Godinet, rising Wests Tigers star, joins MattyG in the Speak Free Studio to chat Pheonix’s journey through the Wests Tigers pathways, his coaching/skills work and content creation, and how his dad has had such a positive impact on him not only as a player, but as a person, plus a whole heap more!