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.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 — Intro
01:49 — Adam Reynolds’ Retirement and Brisbane Exit
06:50 — Sam Walker’s Roosters Future
17:01 — Hugo Savala’s Roosters Loyalty
18:53 — DCE’s Career Crossroads
19:48 — PNG’s Recruitment Plans: Alex Johnston & Zac Lomax
26:41 — Alex Johnston’s South Sydney Exit That Never Happened
28:54 — Perth’s Marquee Player Challenge
31:10 — Can the NRL Sustain a 20th Team?
34:21 — Preparing Players for Retirement
36:07 — How the NRL Retirement Fund Works
40:56 — How Player Agents Find and Sign Talent
42:48 — Dane Gagai’s Move to Brisbane
44:46 — How Clubs Land Marquee Players: Ben Hunt
46:25 — Why the Couchman Twins Paused Negotiations
50:43 — Dean Young’s Coaching Journey
55:28 — Do NRL Coaches Need Agents?
59:56 — Should the NRL Add a Second New Zealand Team?
60:55 — Parramatta’s Recruitment Challenge
62:24 — Scott Drinkwater’s Cowboys Exit
65:35 — Brisbane, Madge McGuire & the Broncos’ Future
68:50 — Newcastle’s Turnaround
69:50 — Justin Holbrook’s Coaching Revival
70:27 — Are the Dolphins the Expansion Blueprint?
71:38 — Titans Recruitment, Roster Management & Penrith’s Dynasty
73:51 — Wrap-Up
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