{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66cd19d544d991487700a8ab/675a45dd3a157fb6cbee6eb1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Sam Thaiday: Talkers, walkers, and superheroes","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66cd19d544d991487700a8ab/1733969347031-8158f87f-4ba0-4796-b1fc-3ac93bcc9943.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Brisbane Broncos and Queensland Maroons legend Sam Thaiday joins the Rugby League Players Association's Keegan Hipgrave for the latest instalment of The Players' Perspective.</p><p><br></p><p>Sam opens up about his upbringing with some unique experiences, as well as some of his favourite moments in his career as well as his advice for players who are retiring.</p><p><br></p><p>01:00 – Growing Up &amp; Family</p><p>06:30 – Journey into the NRL</p><p>14:56 – NRL Role Models</p><p>17:13 – Relationship with Wayne Bennett</p><p>21:13 – Question from Corey Oates pt. 1 – 2013 World Cup Tour</p><p>25:24 – Question from Corey Oates pt. 2 – Best part of playing Rugby League/ Favourite Winger</p><p>30:17 – Question from Jharal Yow Yeh – How was your transition away from the game?</p><p>34:56 – Guiding others through transition</p><p>40:18 – Making the most of opportunities</p><p>42:06 – How the RLPA has changed over time</p><p>44:37 – The importance of staying connected</p><p>49:54 – Retirement: Grand Final Weekend</p><p>54:13 – Best advice to pass on to anyone coming out of the game</p>","author_name":"Rugby League Players Association (RLPA)"}