FanaticsTV
FanaticsTV
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Welcome to the Fanatics Clubhouse! Bringing you the very best in sporting podcasts. Sit back and enjoy the listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Content Themes
Episodes cover a diverse range of topics such as major golf tournaments, cricket test matches, and player interviews. Themes include discussions on the latest in PGA and DP World Tours, analysis of Australian Test performances, and special interviews with sports figures like Sam Stosur and Jelena Dokic, focusing on personal stories and the current state of their respective sports.
Steve 'Chimes' Gillis has been involved in rugby league for over 30 years.
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As one of Australia's most renowned player managers, Chimes interviews some of the most interesting people in Australian sport.
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From world class players to sports doctors and administrators, ALL deliver a great story. Sit back and enjoy the interviewing skills of one of sports great story tellers.
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🏉 Welcome to Chiming In
Ben Lovett joins the show to share his powerful rugby league journey, from growing up in Parkes and chasing an NRL dream, to breaking through at South Sydney before a devastating knee injury changed everything.
Ben opens up on the physical and emotional reality of rehabilitation, being advised to medically retire, the support of his family and South Sydney, and finding a new purpose through coaching, community work and mentoring young players.
⏱️ TIMECODES
0:00 — Welcome to Chiming In
2:20 — Growing up in Parkes, sport and a love of rugby league
6:00 — Being spotted and moving to Sydney to chase the dream
11:30 — Finding his feet at South Sydney
20:00 — Working through the grades and earning his opportunity
24:20 — NRL debut, family support and Sam Burgess’ influence
26:30 — The NSW Cup grand final and the devastating knee injury
30:15 — Diagnosis, surgery and the long rehabilitation process
33:20 — When medical retirement became a real possibility
35:10 — Souths Cares, community work and finding purpose during rehab
37:00 — Wayne Bennett’s difficult but honest retirement conversation
40:00 — Trying to return, telling his family and accepting the decision
42:00 — Transitioning into coaching at South Sydney
45:40 — Mentoring young players and life in the player house
50:30 — Mental health, grief and asking for support
52:00 — Ben’s advice for young players and parents
54:10 — Living without regret and looking ahead
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