Inside the NRL Player Market with Steve Gillis [Part 2] | Penrith, R360 & Super League

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, drama and decision-making behind the NRL player market. Having worked in rugby league as a journalist and player agent for almost 45 years, Chimes brings his trademark honesty and insight to Part 2 of this wide-ranging conversation. In this episode, Chimes breaks down Penrith’s player-market outlook, Tolutau Koula’s future at Manly, Melbourne’s expected bounce-back and whether Cronulla’s premiership window is closing. Plus, he explains the realities of Super League money, what went wrong at the Wests Tigers, Phil Gould’s role at the Bulldogs, the possibility of R360 returning, Laurie Daley’s Origin pressure, third-party deals, notional value and how agents support players through crises. It’s raw, revealing and a fascinating insight into how the rugby league player market really works. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Coming Up00:45 — Intro01:30 — Penrith’s November Player-Market Outlook03:10 — Tolutau Koula, Manly and Anthony Seibold06:12 — Melbourne Storm’s Rebuild07:30 — Is Cronulla’s Premiership Window Closing?09:05 — Cameron McInnes and the Reality of Super League Money10:35 — What Went Wrong at Wests Tigers?11:40 — Bulldogs, Phil Gould and Roster Changes13:20 — R360: Can the Rebel Competition Return?15:16 — Laurie Daley, Origin Pressure and the Media17:59 — Unsigned Players and Contract Pressure20:03 — Adam Ritson’s Remarkable Story25:03 — Should the NRL Invest in Super League?28:40 — Las Vegas, Global Round and NRL Expansion30:38 — Third-Party Deals Explained32:58 — Notional Value and Salary-Cap Scrutiny35:46 — What It Takes to Become an NRL Player Agent39:20 — How Agents Handle Player Crises42:14 — Steve on Podcasting, Media and the Future47:04 — Wrap-Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.