{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/637edd2f571c7c0011b83a32/69af4cf4a94467652564d0ff?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Craig Innes: All Black, NRL Star & Agent - What's Killing NZ Rugby Explained!","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/637edd2f571c7c0011b83a32/1773199488137-a2d9bbae-fe77-4c3b-ac9b-ff3fe552c958.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Craig Innes has lived several sporting lives.</p><p><br></p><p>He debuted for the All Blacks when he was 19, scored two tries on debut at Cardiff Arms Park, and went on to play 17 tests.</p><p><br></p><p>He then switched codes and playing rugby league in England with Leeds then eventually to the Manly Sea Eagles in Australia, where he won the 1996 Premiership.</p><p><br></p><p>In this era of his sporting life, he is a highly respected player agent, helping guide young players through the pressures of high-performance sport. </p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is part of the Craig “Postie” Innes story:</p><p><br></p><p>+ What the All-Blacks culture was really like in the late 80s and early 90s, and some great stories about bus etiquette, scalping tickets and being coached by Grizz Wylie.</p><p><br></p><p>+ His controversial move from rugby to league for money, and reflections on winning the NRL and being part of the Manly Sea Eagles dynasty.</p><p><br></p><p>+ We also about Craig’s longest career as a player agent and his thoughts and concerns on the future of the sport.</p><p><br></p><p>Postie is genuinely one of the good guys.&nbsp;I have known him in passing for 20ish years, but he is such a low key and humble guy that I really had no idea of the extent of his achievements as a player, so this was fun.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>I really hope you enjoy this episode</p><p><br></p><p>Dom</p><p>Dom@Podlab.nz</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Dom Harvey"}