{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/673a885550b6e3d2a51e5c08/6881abbce0a86cc3ab8dc363?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Frank Ponissi. The man behind the Melbourne Storm | Chiming In EP024","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/673a885550b6e3d2a51e5c08/1753332037418-7db4806b-a23f-450e-b135-5725a91ef504.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Frank Ponissi is regarded the best general manager of footy on the business.</p><p><br></p><p>After dreaming of becoming an nrl player and later hoping to become a head coach, Ponissi’s journey took him into administration and he’s made every post a winner. Ponissi’s journey took him all over the world until I’m 2007 the Melbourne storm came knocking and he’s never looked back.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of chiming in - you will hear how the ponissi and Craig Bellamy combination is unbreakable. He talks of his intentions for the storm to continue to build a dynasty and how he and his coach crave success.</p><p><br></p><p>He also speaks candidly about the day he genuinely feared his coach was about to walk away from rugby league forever.</p><p><br></p><p>TIMESTAMPS:</p><p>00:00 - Start</p><p>01:10 - 1994 Kangaroo Tour</p><p>04:15 - Passion for coaching</p><p>06:55 - Becoming an administrator</p><p>09:35 - Tough questions about Bellamy</p><p>18:45 - The story behind the success of the Storm</p><p>21:30 - Storm recruiting process</p><p>24:10 - Junior RL in Melbourne</p><p>28:00 - 2011 season</p><p>30:25 - Bellamy and salary cap scandal</p><p>36:45 - Importance of grass roots</p><p>38:35 - Ryan Papenhuyzen</p><p>42:35 - Smith &amp; Slater coaching club footy one day</p><p>45:25 - Laurie Daley &amp; the Blues</p><p>52:55 - Players carrying injuries</p><p>55:15 - Going to AFL</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"FanaticsTV"}