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NRL Interviews Pt 3: Sione Faumuina

Posted by Ricky on May 24, 2017 at 7:48am

Another day, another interview guys.
Had a chat with Sione Faumuina, such a humble, gentle, forthcoming character who wants to get his story about taking 2nd chances and redemption and starting life on the right track.

Throughout his career, he played for the Canberra Raiders, the New Zealand Warriors, Hull FC, the North Queensland Cowboys & the Castleford Tigers.

So read and enjoy his story, his wisdom and his honesty.

http://www.nrlnews.com/2017/05/24/rickys-nrl-interviews-pt-3-sione-faumuina/

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Wayne May 24, 2017 at 8:56am

Great interview Ricky. He really comes across as a man that has turned his life around, although too late for his footy career. The league needs to get more of these guys into clubs to talk to young players about the issues Sione had faced before they go down the same path he did.
- Ricky > Wayne May 24, 2017 at 9:32am
  
  Thanks, Wayne.
  
  100%. The great thing was, is that he was so eager to have his story put out there to help the younger generations to convince them not to make the same mistakes he did growing up and as a young rugby league player. I asked him and he said yes straight away.
  
  It's fantastic that he was able to turn his life around and that he's now become such a mentor and a role model for a lot of the younger generation.
  
  Agree entirely re: getting these guys in to talk about the issues rugby league players face. You'd probably avoid so many incidents from happening if such methods were in place.
Alistair Shaw May 24, 2017 at 9:11am

Nice work Ricky
- Ricky > Alistair Shaw May 24, 2017 at 9:32am
  
  Thanks, Alistair.
Cʜɪᴇғ - May 24, 2017 at 10:27am

Rick we need some Parramatta guys. What about Danny Crncovich or Maybe a Michael Ericsson
- Ricky > Cʜɪᴇғ - May 24, 2017 at 10:32am
  
  If they're not on Twitter, Chief, I can't get them.
  
  At the moment, that's my sole avenue for communication with the players I get to have a chat with.
  
  Neither Crnkovich nor Ericsson are on Twitter.
  
  But there will be some former Eels coming up hopefully. I've touched base with about 4-5, just waiting for them to get back to me.
paul taylor May 24, 2017 at 10:34am

Hi Ricky

Good interview mate. These people are what Rugby League is about. Not every one makes it to the top, not even handles it when they get there, not everyone has mates that support them.

I think your interviews are excellent in painting a true picture of the game and its character. One thing that comes out is the values each has.

Great initiative and congratulations mate.
- Ricky > paul taylor May 24, 2017 at 10:38am
  
  Thanks, Paul, appreciate it.
  
  Exactly, and that was a big reason behind why I thought I'd start something like this. It gives players that many may have forgotten about or players that have stayed outside the public arena to talk about their career, their experiences, their highs and their lows.
  It's great to hear someone like Sione talk about this with such honesty and humbleness, given a lot of people in general probably shy away from problems they might face and it makes it all worthwhile knowing the game still has guys like him that want to help the younger generation.
Rhino May 24, 2017 at 1:43pm

Michael Ericsson (Sparra) works at Parramatta Leagues Club on the door. Not hard to get hold of! Great person.
- Ricky > Rhino May 24, 2017 at 1:46pm
  
  Didn't even know that.
  I don't really go to the Leagues Club often anyway.
  
  Once I've done the current batch of players and have gained some traction with the articles, I'll branch out and try and get a hold of players by other means such as working out where they might be and just visiting like with Ericsson if he works at the LC.