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The Off-Season #1 - Reni Maitua - The Highs & Lows Of NRL & What It Means To Be A Bulldog
Former Bulldogs Legend and NRL Star Reni Maitua walks us through growing up and speaks on the lessons he's learnt from the hard times during his NRL career.
From his love for music, to his competitive nature, we find out who Reni Maitua is through taking a deep dive through his NRL Career and childhood, and what it means to be a Bulldog.
Watch along and get to know Reni Maitua the person, not just the athlete!!
Former Bulldogs Legend and NRL Star Reni Maitua walks us through growing up and speaks on the lessons he's learnt from the hard times during his NRL career.
From his love for music, to his competitive nature, we find out who Reni Maitua is through taking a deep dive through his NRL Career and childhood, and what it means to be a Bulldog.
Watch along and get to know Reni Maitua the person, not just the athlete!!
0:00 - 5 Foot 11 Reni Maitua
0:47 - What Is Reni Doing Now
3:07 - NRL Grand Final Predictions
8:13 - Should Reserve Grade Grand Finals Be Played On Grand Final Day??
9:25 - Losing Sonny Bill Williams In 2008
11:50 - End Of Bulldogs Career & Des Hasler Feud
16:30 - Moving To The Super League
17:17 - Difference Between Super League & NRL
18:06 - Leigh Centurions Boys Trip
20:18 - Coming Back To Australia After 3 Years Away
21:00 - Toronto Wolfpack
23:00 - Coming Back Working In A Factory
23:44 - From NRL Player To An Everyday John Doe
25:15 - Finding Routine & Learning Life Skills
27:00 - NRL Contracts & Respect For Money
29:10 - Think Before You Ink
30:30 - Media & Youtube Podcasts
35:00 - Punter Dialogue vs Player Language
37:27 - Growing Up As Reni Maitua
39:25 - Dad The Musician & Reni's Music Taste
46:10 - Growing Up In Maroubra & Surfing
50:00 - Marcellin
52:10 - Braith Anasta Friendship & Competition
53:45 - Braith Anasta's Bathroom Door
55:22 - Biggest Lesson Learnt From NRL Career
56:00 - Lessons Coming Through The Grades & Coaching Harold Matts
01:01:30 - Not Making Harold Matts & SG Ball
01:04:30 - Bulldogs Jersey Flegg & Cup
01:07:27 - What Does It Mean To Be A Bulldog?
01:10:45 - NRL Debut 2004 & Moving Into The Back-Row From Half
01:14:50 - 2004 Grand Final
01:18:00 - Prime Ministers XIII, PNG & Expansion
01:23:40 - 2013 Wooden Spoon
01:25:19 - Final Questions
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