Chiming In - Steve Gillis, Player Manager

Australian poet and storyteller Murray Hartin joins Chimes for an hour of bush yarns, sporting memories and poetry that moves from hilarious to deeply heartfelt.Murray shares how a Tamworth poetry competition launched his career, recalls his rugby days and performs tributes to Dawn Fraser and woodchopping legend David Foster. He also delivers “Turbulence”, the powerful “Rain from Nowhere” and a cheeky poem written especially for the Fanatics TV crew.A conversation about Australian characters, friendship, family and the power of a good story.This episode contains strong language and discussion of depression and suicide.TIMECODES00:00 - Introducing Murray Hartin01:00 - Finding poetry and winning at Tamworth04:07 - Rugby yarns and the story behind “Gluteus Maximus”06:21 - “Gluteus Maximus” performance08:23 - Remembering poems and making a living10:03 - Journalism, Tamworth and the Naked Poets12:07 - Getting to know Dawn Fraser15:10 - Dawn Fraser tribute performance18:58 - Dawn’s story behind the Olympic flag controversy20:36 - Woodchopping legend David Foster22:17 - Smart Pups and changing lives23:26 - “Born to Swing an Axe” performance27:34 - Turning real lives into poetry28:40 - Murray’s shortest poem29:56 - Gympie Muster and poets’ breakfasts30:38 - Radio, Parliament and the reach of poetry32:15 - Billy Hayes and the story behind “Turbulence”35:17 - “Turbulence” performance39:18 - Poetry in schools and connecting with a crowd42:41 - “The Tragic Kiwi Love Poem” performance43:48 - Finding ideas, Banjo Paterson and Henry Lawson47:48 - The story behind “Rain from Nowhere”50:56 - “Rain from Nowhere” performance54:39 - Footy memories and catching up with Murray56:11 - The koala and possum gunfight56:47 - The Tamworth winning poem performance58:23 - “Chimes of the Times”, a poem for Fanatics TV01:00:05 - Final thoughts and farewellHead to www.fanatics.tv for written versions of these interviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Lovett joins Chiming In to share his powerful rugby league journey, from growing up in Parkes and chasing an NRL dream, to breaking through at South Sydney before a devastating knee injury changed everything.Ben opens up on the physical and emotional reality of rehabilitation, being advised to medically retire, the support of his family and South Sydney, and finding a new purpose through coaching, community work and mentoring young players.⏱️ TIMECODES0:00 — Welcome to Chiming In2:20 — Growing up in Parkes, sport and a love of rugby league6:00 — Being spotted and moving to Sydney to chase the dream11:30 — Finding his feet at South Sydney20:00 — Working through the grades and earning his opportunity24:20 — NRL debut, family support and Sam Burgess’ influence26:30 — The NSW Cup grand final and the devastating knee injury30:15 — Diagnosis, surgery and the long rehabilitation process33:20 — When medical retirement became a real possibility35:10 — Souths Cares, community work and finding purpose during rehab37:00 — Wayne Bennett’s difficult but honest retirement conversation40:00 — Trying to return, telling his family and accepting the decision42:00 — Transitioning into coaching at South Sydney45:40 — Mentoring young players and life in the player house50:30 — Mental health, grief and asking for support52:00 — Ben’s advice for young players and parents54:10 — Living without regret and looking aheadHead to www.fanatics.tv for written versions of these interviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Terry Kennedy joins Chiming In for a brilliant trip through his career in Australian sport and mediaFrom growing up around greyhound tracks with his father Frank Kennedy, to learning the ropes in regional newsrooms and calling almost 200 NRL games, TK shares the stories, characters and moments that shaped his career.He also reflects on working alongside some of sport’s biggest names, his love of racing, unforgettable trips to Hong Kong, South Africa and Royal Ascot, plus the changing landscape of Australian racing and sports media.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Welcome to Chiming In1:30 — Terry Kennedy’s early media days and radio stories6:00 — Growing up as a punter and life around the racetrack10:00 — Frank Kennedy, greyhound racing and family memories15:00 — School, rugby league and Terry’s first break in journalism20:00 — Early newsroom disasters and finding his feet on air25:00 — Queensland sport, Wally Lewis and league’s great characters30:00 — Calling nearly 200 NRL games and the arrival of pay TV35:00 — Covering sport: commentary boxes, sideline reporting and TV memories40:00 — Wild racing stories from South Africa and country race days45:00 — Melbourne Cup memories, Hong Kong and Royal Ascot50:00 — The future of racing, ownership and wagering55:00 — Sporting icons, Greg Norman and media’s big personalities1:00:30 — Wayne Bennett, final stories and wrap-upHead to www.fanatics.tv for written versions of these interviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Come inside the world of player agent and Chiming In presenter Steve Gillis as he gives us a bird’s-eye view into the deals, drama and decision-making behind the NRL player market.Having worked in rugby league as a journalist and player agent for almost 45 years, Chimes brings his trademark honesty and insight to Part 2 of this wide-ranging conversation.In this episode, Chimes breaks down Penrith’s player-market outlook, Tolutau Koula’s future at Manly, Melbourne’s expected bounce-back and whether Cronulla’s premiership window is closing.Plus, he explains the realities of Super League money, what went wrong at the Wests Tigers, Phil Gould’s role at the Bulldogs, the possibility of R360 returning, Laurie Daley’s Origin pressure, third-party deals, notional value and how agents support players through crises.It’s raw, revealing and a fascinating insight into how the rugby league player market really works.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Coming Up00:45 — Intro01:30 — Penrith’s November Player-Market Outlook03:10 — Tolutau Koula, Manly and Anthony Seibold06:12 — Melbourne Storm’s Rebuild07:30 — Is Cronulla’s Premiership Window Closing?09:05 — Cameron McInnes and the Reality of Super League Money10:35 — What Went Wrong at Wests Tigers?11:40 — Bulldogs, Phil Gould and Roster Changes13:20 — R360: Can the Rebel Competition Return?15:16 — Laurie Daley, Origin Pressure and the Media17:59 — Unsigned Players and Contract Pressure20:03 — Adam Ritson’s Remarkable Story25:03 — Should the NRL Invest in Super League?28:40 — Las Vegas, Global Round and NRL Expansion30:38 — Third-Party Deals Explained32:58 — Notional Value and Salary-Cap Scrutiny35:46 — What It Takes to Become an NRL Player Agent39:20 — How Agents Handle Player Crises42:14 — Steve on Podcasting, Media and the Future47:04 — Wrap-UpHead to www.fanatics.tv for written versions of these interviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Come inside the world of player agent and Chiming In presenter Steve Gillis as he gives us a bird’s-eye view into the deals, thrills and spills he’s overseen this season.Having worked in rugby league as a journalist and player agent for almost 45 years, Chimes knows the ins and outs of the game as well as anyone.In this episode of Chiming In, he gives us an inside look at Sam Walker’s future, how Adam Reynolds’ send-off was bungled, what’s next for Josh Papalii, and why the Dragons’ Couchman twins put their negotiations on hold.Plus, Chimes unpacks PNG’s recruitment plans, the Perth expansion challenge, player retirement funds, the coach market, and why smart recruitment is the key to sustained NRL success.It’s raw, revealing and a fascinating insight into how a player agent goes about his business.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Intro01:49 — Adam Reynolds’ Retirement and Brisbane Exit06:50 — Sam Walker’s Roosters Future17:01 — Hugo Savala’s Roosters Loyalty18:53 — DCE’s Career Crossroads19:48 — PNG’s Recruitment Plans: Alex Johnston & Zac Lomax26:41 — Alex Johnston’s South Sydney Exit That Never Happened28:54 — Perth’s Marquee Player Challenge31:10 — Can the NRL Sustain a 20th Team?34:21 — Preparing Players for Retirement36:07 — How the NRL Retirement Fund Works40:56 — How Player Agents Find and Sign Talent42:48 — Dane Gagai’s Move to Brisbane44:46 — How Clubs Land Marquee Players: Ben Hunt46:25 — Why the Couchman Twins Paused Negotiations50:43 — Dean Young’s Coaching Journey55:28 — Do NRL Coaches Need Agents?59:56 — Should the NRL Add a Second New Zealand Team?60:55 — Parramatta’s Recruitment Challenge62:24 — Scott Drinkwater’s Cowboys Exit65:35 — Brisbane, Madge McGuire & the Broncos’ Future68:50 — Newcastle’s Turnaround69:50 — Justin Holbrook’s Coaching Revival70:27 — Are the Dolphins the Expansion Blueprint?71:38 — Titans Recruitment, Roster Management & Penrith’s Dynasty73:51 — Wrap-UpHead to www.fanatics.tv for written versions of these interviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.