The Seventeen Media Podcast – Rugby League
The Seventeen Media Podcast - Rugby League
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Seventeen Media Podcast – your ultimate guide to navigating the world of rugby league pathways and development. Designed for young players, parents, and passionate rugby league fans, this podcast dives deep into the journey of making it to the professional level. Hosted by the team at Seventeen Media, we bring you exclusive interviews with NRL players, coaches, administrators, and pathways managers. Each episode is packed with real-life stories, tips, and behind-the-scenes insights to inspire and educate the next generation of rugby league stars, From junior competitions like the Cyril Connell Cup and Mal Meninga Cup to breaking into the NRL top 30, we cover every step of the journey with expert insights and actionable advice.
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The podcast covers a wide range of topics including junior competitions like the Cyril Connell Cup and Mal Meninga Cup, pathways to the NRL, and women's rugby league opportunities, with episodes featuring career insights shared by players and managers such as the challenges and successes in escalating to the NRL.
🎙️ The Seventeen Media Podcast – Rugby League Pathways & Insights
The Seventeen Media Podcast is your ultimate guide to understanding rugby league pathways, player development, and what it really takes to make it to the NRL. Designed for junior rugby league players chasing their dream, parents supporting the journey, and fans passionate about the game, this podcast dives deep into every step from grassroots to professional rugby league.
We explore the entire rugby league system — from local juniors to elite schoolboy competitions, representative football, and the transition into professional contracts. Each episode is built to inspire, educate, and give you insider knowledge that most people never get access to.
💡 What You’ll Hear on the Podcast
- Exclusive interviews with NRL players, coaches, and pathways managers sharing their real-life stories.
- Insights from administrators and player managers about how contracts, scouting, and recruitment really work.
- Coverage of key junior and representative competitions: Cyril Connell Cup, Mal Meninga Cup, Langer Trophy, and other schoolboy and club pathways.
- Tips on player development: training, nutrition, recovery, and mindset for young athletes.
- Stories of resilience, setbacks, and breakthroughs that show the reality of chasing an NRL career.
🌟 Why This Podcast?
The journey to the NRL is complex and competitive. Every year, thousands of players dream of making it, but only a few succeed. The Seventeen Media Podcast breaks down this process, giving young players and their families the information they need to make smart decisions. From understanding representative selections, to navigating NRL contracts, to knowing when and how to get a player manager, we cover the details that matter most.
We don’t just talk about highlights — we dig into the realities of rugby league development. Our conversations go beyond the field to explore education, work-life balance, injuries, and the support systems that keep players on track.
🏉 Competitions and Pathways We Cover
- Junior club rugby league and grassroots development programs.
- The Cyril Connell Cup (U16) and Mal Meninga Cup (U18) – where future stars first shine.
- Schoolboy competitions like the Langer Trophy and elite sports schools producing tomorrow’s talent.
- Reserve grade, U21, and the step into open men’s rugby league competitions.
- Transition into NRL development contracts, top 30 squads, and beyond.
🎧 Who Should Listen?
- Junior and teenage rugby league players aiming for professional pathways.
- Parents wanting clear, reliable information to support their kids’ careers.
- Coaches and volunteers looking to better understand the system.
- Rugby league fans who love behind-the-scenes insights into how the game develops talent.
Our goal is simple: to celebrate rugby league’s next generation, share the stories that inspire, and provide clear guidance for anyone navigating the pathways from grassroots to glory.
🚀 Why It Matters
Rugby league is more than a game — it’s a community, a career path, and a lifelong passion. By shining a spotlight on player pathways, we help the next wave of talent and give fans a closer look at how their future NRL heroes are discovered, developed, and supported.
The Seventeen Media Podcast has already featured NRL players, pathways managers, and experts who live and breathe the game. Each episode brings fresh perspectives, practical advice, and motivation for anyone who loves rugby league.
If you want to understand how to get noticed by scouts, how representative footy works, what managers do for players, and what life is really like on the road to the NRL, this is the podcast foryou.
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Unlock the Rugby League Pathway: NRL Management with Dixon McIver
In this episode of The Seventeen Media Podcast, we dive deep into the world of rugby league management with Dixon McIver, NRL-accredited player agent and founder at Sport Vision Management. With a career spanning nearly three decades, Dixon has been guiding rugby league talent from grassroots juniors all the way to professional NRL contracts.
What You'll Hear:
- How Dixon transitioned from player to agent
After finishing his playing career with the inaugural London Broncos in 1996, Dixon leveraged his experience to become a trusted and respected player manager across the Super League in the UK and beyond - Why Sport Vision Management stands out
With over 20 years of experience managing athlete pathways, Sport Vision prides itself on quality over quantity, boasting a combined 100+ years of expertise across playing, coaching, and administration roles
Sport Vision. Trusted by players like Chris Satae and Deine Mariner, Dixon brings old-school values blended with modern brand-building and network reach - Junior development and NRL pathways
Learn how Dixon scouts and mentors players from as young as 14 through elite school programs, development leagues, and into the NRL’s top 30 roster - The role of a player agent
Discover how player managers negotiate contracts, oversee career planning, and help athletes build personal brands—with care deeply rooted in family and cultural connection - Why trust is everything
Sport Vision’s philosophy ensures you’re not just a client—you’re part of a whānau. Over 95% of clients remain with the agency since age 15, a testament to their enduring integrity and commitment
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