Seven years of torment finally put to bed

AFTER seven long years, St George Illawarra star Jack Debelin has finally tasted justice.

Last week’s sentencing of the lead detective who oversaw the rape allegation case against him was convicted of perjury after lying to the court while giving evidence.

In this episode of Chiming In, Debelin speaks for the very first time.

He shares his fears and frustration throughout the trial process and the relief he felt when the charges were finally dismissed.

He talks about his love for the Dragons, his disappointment of not being offered a contract and his dreams of winning a premiership with his new club - Parramatta.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start

02:43 - Speaking for the first time

04:29 - The day Jack was arrested

07:06 - Victim of No Fault Stand Down Policy

08:14 - Trails begin

12:10 - Police raid on Jack's home

15:09 - 'Top secret' Todd Greenberg meeting

17:22 - Psyche of a footballer

20:49 - Public & players throwing mud

24:00 - Testicular cancer diagnosis

26:05 - The day Jack was cleared

28:09 - First game back

31:04 - Love for the Dragons

34:48 - Heartbreak at leaving Dragons

41:27 - State of Origin & Kangaroos

43:05 - PNG connection

46:53 - Unconventional training

49:38 - Being a good father

50:05 - Caught having a BBQ during Covid

54:45 - Best coaches played under

58:26 - No premierships

01:02:05 - Singing the team song

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As a teenager the talented journalist could be found sitting on the hill whenever the St George Dragons had a home game at Kogarah Oval.

After falling in love with the game, Pitt reveals how she navigated a pathway into the media and hasn’t looked back.

Highly respected and well liked, Lara Pitt has become a household name in journalism since linking with Fox Sports almost 20 years ago.

In this episode of Chiming In, she shares her journey, her plans for the future and what it’s like working in what was once regard a male dominated industry.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start

01:47 - How Lara got into RL

05:41 - Conflict when supporting a team

06:45 - Moving in front of the camera

11:00 - Weekly schedule for an RL journo

13:19 - Hosting Dally M

14:12 - Press conference challenges

20:13 - Dressing rooms as a female

26:39 - Getting barred by players & coaches

27:47 - Mentors in the game

29:21 - Women in League

31:12 - Lara's family life

36:44 - Love for Vossy

41:32 - Growth of the women's game

45:33 - Lara's charity work

48:02 - Tips for young journos

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Every rugby league player has a story but few have overcome more humble beginnings than dashing try scoring winger Ricky Walford.

Born and raised in Western NSW, Walford became a household name in the 1980s, plying his trade with Eastern Suburbs, North Sydney and St George.

In this episode of Chiming In, Walford talks openly about a his journey after being raised on a mission before finding his way to the bright lights of Sydney.

The way he articulates the challenges he overcame to get to the top will inspire you.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start

02:18 - Back to the beginning

07:22 - Growing up in Walgett

10:24 - Getting professional with footy

15:13 - Making Australian Schoolboys

18:54 - The defining phone call

27:21 - Joining North Sydney Bears

30:53 - Moving to Dragons

40:02 - Roy Masters as a coach

41:01 - State of Origin & injury

43:36 - '92 & '93 GF appearances

45:46 - Tina Turner commercial

48:42 - Ricky Walford Shield competition

51:21 - Working for NSWRL

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