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 — Intro

01:49 — Adam Reynolds’ Retirement and Brisbane Exit

06:50 — Sam Walker’s Roosters Future

17:01 — Hugo Savala’s Roosters Loyalty

18:53 — DCE’s Career Crossroads

19:48 — PNG’s Recruitment Plans: Alex Johnston & Zac Lomax

26:41 — Alex Johnston’s South Sydney Exit That Never Happened

28:54 — Perth’s Marquee Player Challenge

31:10 — Can the NRL Sustain a 20th Team?

34:21 — Preparing Players for Retirement

36:07 — How the NRL Retirement Fund Works

40:56 — How Player Agents Find and Sign Talent

42:48 — Dane Gagai’s Move to Brisbane

44:46 — How Clubs Land Marquee Players: Ben Hunt

46:25 — Why the Couchman Twins Paused Negotiations

50:43 — Dean Young’s Coaching Journey

55:28 — Do NRL Coaches Need Agents?

59:56 — Should the NRL Add a Second New Zealand Team?

60:55 — Parramatta’s Recruitment Challenge

62:24 — Scott Drinkwater’s Cowboys Exit

65:35 — Brisbane, Madge McGuire & the Broncos’ Future

68:50 — Newcastle’s Turnaround

69:50 — Justin Holbrook’s Coaching Revival

70:27 — Are the Dolphins the Expansion Blueprint?

71:38 — Titans Recruitment, Roster Management & Penrith’s Dynasty

73:51 — Wrap-Up

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