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St George Illawarra Dragons head coach Anthony "Hook" Griffin stops by for a chat with TK.Talking League Cup is open now with the league pin DVRFR5TJ jump in an have some fun with the crew.
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Cronulla Sharks head coach Craig Fitzgibbon stops by for a chat with TK.Talking League Cup is open now with the league pin DVRFR5TJ jump in an have some fun with the crew.
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G’day welcome to episode 217 of the Talking with TK podcast. Phil is a former professional rugby league player who played 127 NRL games kicking off at Manly before spending the majority of his career at the Cronulla Sharks. He represented NSW and Australia in 3 games each before moving over to England spending 4 seasons with Wigan racking up 101 games. Post footy, Phil has crossed code to Rugby Union where he has served as Head Defensive Coach at the USA Eagles, Director of Rugby at the Hong Kong Football club and spent some time at the NSW Waratahs.
 
Time Stamps
1:01 - Growing up in Inverell
2:19 - Backyard battles with his brother Chris
4:52 - Growing up knowing the Tingha NRL boys
6:35 - His body post footy 
6:56 - How he found rugby league
8:31 - The joy of the Saturday 3pm game
9:11 - His pathway to the NRL
11:56 - Tales of his first NRL coach Bob Fulton
14:42 - In he sheds with all the champion Manly players
16:34 - The advantage of playing all three grades
17:38 - The pain of the Northern Eagles merger
18:34 - Being identified by Chris Anderson still at the Storm
19:36 - His perspective of the Chris Anderson era
20:39 - How he found his versatility as a centre
21:54 - Running good lines and late footwork
24:00 - His bond with Matty Johns
26:16 - The flat attack
28:00 - Brett Kimmorley 
29:42 - David Peachey
30:33 - Issues with his feet
34:22 - His origin debut at Suncorp Stadium
35:45 - Andrew Johns
38:00- 2004 Kangaroo Tour
40:55 - Getting his eye saved by Doctors after the test match
41:25 - Brain Carney
42:40 - What made him move to Wigan
45:05 - Playing under Brian Noble and Madge Maguire
47:00 - Coming back from an Achilles tear
48:00 - Planning for retirement but getting rejected by the Army
51:30 - How he got over to America
56:08 - Coaching
57:28 - Being part of the USA coaching staff at the World Cup 
1:00:28 - Moving to Hong Kong
1:02:39 - Transferable skills from sports to business
1:04:50 - 5 people he would invite to a private dinner party
 
Find 200 + episodes of Talking with TK in that back catalogue. I've been blessed to interview the likes of Ellyse Perry, Petero Civoniceva, Robert Whittaker, Mark Schwarzer, Shane Webcke, Adrian Morley, Mark Ella, Willie Tonga, Steve Menzies, Jamie Lyon Craig Wing, Danny Buderus, Mat Rogers, Anthony Minichiello, Luke Lewis, Chad Townsend, Andrew Ettingshausen, Bradley Clyde, Stirling Mortlock, Alex McKinnon, Mark Geyer, Cameron Murray ,Craig Lowndes, Pat Cash, Matt Toomua, Kieren Perkins, Paul Harragon, Robbie Maddison and many more.
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My special guest is Matt Adamson. Matt is a former professional rugby league player who played 175 NRL games across the Parramatta Eels, Penrith Panthers and Canberra Raiders and 72 games for the Leeds Rhinos in the Super league. His representative career includes 2 state of origins for NSW, 1 tri series game for NSW and represented Australia on 5 occasions during the Super League year of 1997.
Time stamps
0:30 - Welcome to Matt Adamson
1:00 - Taree
1:43 - Where his height comes from 
2:18 - Where his brother Phil is these days
3:00 - Growing up as a star cricketer
7:00 - Learning from Brad McNamara and Greg Matthews
8:48 - Opening the batting with Adam Gilchrist
10:38 - Learning from the Australian Cricket team
13:00 - Key lessons from Alex Ferguson and Craig Bellamey
16:33 - Leading without the captaincy 
18:45 - How he got the Rhinos a day at Manchester Utd
21:50 - Putting yourself out there
23:00 - How he got his start at the Parramatta Eels
27:30 - The pitch from Phil Gould to get them to Penrith
29:40 - His huge left boot
31:01 - Who’s idea it was to move him into the back row
33:17 - His bond with Ryan Girdler and Craig Gower
35:13 - Signing with Super League
37:50 - His break out year in 1997
41:43 - Touring England at the end of 97
42:19 - Moving over to the Leeds Rhinos
43:13 - The Challenge Cup 
45:46 - Trying to establish a culture with players from different countries
47:49 - Enjoying being a senior player and leader
49:02 - The cross over skills between sports and business
50:42 - His relationship with Christian Welch
51:50 - Teaching young players leadership
57:00 - Harry Grant
58:48 - Planning for retirement
1:03:25 - Missing the thrill of playing rugby league
1:04:58 - 5 people he would invite to a private dinner party
Find 200 + episodes of Talking with TK in that back catalogue. I've been blessed to interview the likes of Ellyse Perry, Petero Civoniceva, Robert Whittaker, Mark Schwarzer, Shane Webcke, Adrian Morley, Mark Ella, Willie Tonga, Steve Menzies, Jamie Lyon Craig Wing, Danny Buderus, Mat Rogers, Anthony Minichiello, Luke Lewis, Chad Townsend, Andrew Ettingshausen, Bradley Clyde, Stirling Mortlock, Alex McKinnon, Mark Geyer, Cameron Murray ,Craig Lowndes, Pat Cash, Matt Toomua, Kieren Perkins, Paul Harragon, Robbie Maddison and many more.
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Welcome to episode 215 of the Talking with TK podcast. Special guest today is South Sydney Rabbitohs front rower Mark Nicholls. Mark’s career has seen him play 110 NRL first grade games, debuting at the Canberra Raiders in 2012, with his journey also taking him to the Melbourne Storm before finding first grade consistency at the Rabbitohs where he has been since 2018.

Time Stamps
0:00 - Welcome Mark Nicholls
0:45 - Leeton and the Nicholls family
1:52 - His secret goal kicking ability
5:55 - Growing up around footy with his Dad and Uncles
6:42 - Little Mark at School
7:46 - Why they moved to Canberra
9:14 - The edge back rower10:54 - Early years at the Raiders
11:29 - The story of his debut against the Dragons
14:36 - Why he used to wear a headgear
17:43 - Injuries and falling out of first grade
22:45 - Moulding the right mind set
25:10 - The joys of Fatherhood
26:43 - Moving to the Storm, the work program and Army camp
29:23 - Why the Storm system works so well
31:23 - The benefits of working with so many different coaches
32:09 - Leadership and the story behind his game as captain
38:30 - The real Wayne Bennett
41:05 - How he actually got to the Rabbitohs
45:02 - Exploring work outside of rugby league
48:10 - How he balanced work and footy
50:45 - Transferable skills from sports to business
52:45 - The 2021 season
54:40 - How his found consistency at the Rabbitohs
58:35 - Finally getting more than a one year deal after he was 30
59:34 - 5 people he would invite to a private dinner party
 
Find 200 + episodes of Talking with TK in that back catalogue. I've been blessed to interview the likes of Ellyse Perry, Petero Civoniceva, Robert Whittaker, Mark Schwarzer, Shane Webcke, Adrian Morley, Mark Ella, Willie Tonga, Steve Menzies, Jamie Lyon Craig Wing, Danny Buderus, Mat Rogers, Anthony Minichiello, Luke Lewis, Chad Townsend, Andrew Ettingshausen, Bradley Clyde, Stirling Mortlock, Alex McKinnon, Mark Geyer, Cameron Murray ,Craig Lowndes, Pat Cash, Matt Toomua, Kieren Perkins, Paul Harragon, Robbie Maddison and many more.
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G’day guys welcome to episode 214 of the Talking with TK podcast. Special guest is David Mead. David is a current member of the Brisbane Broncos. His career started at the Gold Coast Titans in 2009 and his played 171 career games for 75 tries. He played 3 seasons at the Catalans in the Super League, winning the Challenge Cup in 2018. His represented NSW Country in 2 games and PNG in 14 tests which includes 3 World Cups and he also had the honour of captaining PNG at the 2017 World Cup. Away from footy he hosts The David Mead Podcast and had some incredible guests including the likes of Marcus Bai, Justin Olam, Alex Johnston, Ben Ikin and Dave Donaghy.
Time stamps:
1:01 - Why he started his podcasts6:30 - His upbringing in PNG9:50 - Family values and traditions11:15 - School in PNG15:35 - When he first came across Rugby League 18:05 - Why he moved over to Australia at 1220:11 - Did he ever want to move back home?21:44 - Why he changed his surname from Moore to Mead22:55 - How he broke out of his shy nature25:08 - Developing despite a late start to playing footy 26:07 - Where his speed comes from27:55 - Signing his first contract with the Titans at 17 31:16 - Discipline and extras32:43 - His first grade debut against Wendall and the Dragons33:40 - Family watching his NRL games back in PNG34:55 - Marcus Bai36:46 - His try against the Sharks39:20 - Long range trys40:51 - Early success and the frustrations of the following seasons43:13 - His leadership style with the Broncos youngsters44:25 - Leadership and becoming captain of PNG47:40 - Playing infront of his family in PNG48:20 - Moving over to the Catalans in the Super League50:51 - Memories from winning the Challenge Cup in 201854:08 - What are 3 things men can do to stay mentally healthy 56:35 - 3 masculine traits he most admires59:30 - 5 people he would invite to a private dinner party
Find 200 + episodes of Talking with TK in that back catalogue. I've been blessed to interview the likes of Ellyse Perry, Petero Civoniceva, Robert Whittaker, Mark Schwarzer, Shane Webcke, Adrian Morley, Mark Ella, Willie Tonga, Steve Menzies, Jamie Lyon Craig Wing, Danny Buderus, Mat Rogers, Anthony Minichiello, Luke Lewis, Chad Townsend, Andrew Ettingshausen, Bradley Clyde, Stirling Mortlock, Alex McKinnon, Mark Geyer, Cameron Murray ,Craig Lowndes, Pat Cash, Matt Toomua, Kieren Perkins, Paul Harragon, Robbie Maddison and many more.
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