Inside the NRL Player Market with Steve Gillis [Part 1] | Sam Walker, Adam Reynolds & PNG

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 — Intro01:49 — Adam Reynolds’ Retirement and Brisbane Exit06:50 — Sam Walker’s Roosters Future17:01 — Hugo Savala’s Roosters Loyalty18:53 — DCE’s Career Crossroads19:48 — PNG’s Recruitment Plans: Alex Johnston & Zac Lomax26:41 — Alex Johnston’s South Sydney Exit That Never Happened28:54 — Perth’s Marquee Player Challenge31:10 — Can the NRL Sustain a 20th Team?34:21 — Preparing Players for Retirement36:07 — How the NRL Retirement Fund Works40:56 — How Player Agents Find and Sign Talent42:48 — Dane Gagai’s Move to Brisbane44:46 — How Clubs Land Marquee Players: Ben Hunt46:25 — Why the Couchman Twins Paused Negotiations50:43 — Dean Young’s Coaching Journey55:28 — Do NRL Coaches Need Agents?59:56 — Should the NRL Add a Second New Zealand Team?60:55 — Parramatta’s Recruitment Challenge62:24 — Scott Drinkwater’s Cowboys Exit65:35 — Brisbane, Madge McGuire & the Broncos’ Future68:50 — Newcastle’s Turnaround69:50 — Justin Holbrook’s Coaching Revival70:27 — Are the Dolphins the Expansion Blueprint?71:38 — Titans Recruitment, Roster Management & Penrith’s Dynasty73:51 — Wrap-Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.