“Rugby League is a team sport and it’s not about one person.” Marcus Bai

Marcus Bai is one of the few people who has won a NRL premiership, a Super League Title and a World Club Challenge. The only trophy he has missed out on at the top level is the Challenge Cup, which is played in the English competition.

His willingness to speak to anyone is a characteristic I have observed over a decade and I have tried to emulate that. I wanted to know more about how he developed the confidence to talk to anyone because I wanted to be able to do that as well.

When he first moved to Australia it was tough because he couldn’t speak English well and that meant he had little confidence to speak out in a team environment. In 1998 that all changed with the culture that Melbourne Storm was building. The team with which he won his first premiership. It was teammate Tawera Nikau who sparked his confidence to build in speaking up in team meetings. 

We speak about his upbringing with his family. How rugby league players can play a huge impact in creating positive change for Papua New Guineans and in the Pacific. How the Melbourne Storm implemented the systems and structures in the early days and where those structures came from. I hope you enjoy listening to Marcus’ stories as much as I did.

About David Mead

David Mead has played professional rugby league for 13 years. Spending time with other athletes, coaches and football staff has given him great insight into how the sport is played at a high level. He wants to use insights and stories from these people as well as from his experience to inspire and to empower the youth. He believes in "leaving the place better than you found it." This podcast will help him and others do just that. 

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Producer: Jason Strozkiy (@strozkiymedia) www.strozkiymedia.com 

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