EP 11 - Jim Dymock
Mets meets NRL legend Jim Dymock to chat about Jim’s successful journey into rugby league, his history with the Bulldogs and his move from player to coach.
QUOTES
[6:40] “I lived most my life in playgrounds back then - there was no iPhones around.”
[11:50] “A fourteen year career, you represented your country, you represented New South Wales and Tonga - the highest honours in rugby league.”
[17:45] “You don’t have to be their best mates, but you have to respect them and what they do on the field.”
[24:37] “What Tony Ray said might be an avenue for me to take up.”
[34:22] “It’s not about the game, the game’s easy. It’s the training and preparation that goes in it. Hard work beats talent.”
SHOW NOTES
[4:05] Jim goes into depth about his entry into the NRL and his early rugby league days.
[7:00] Jim discusses the difference in generations from when he was growing up to now and how it was easier to flourish in that environment.
[12:20] Jim talks about his first ever game played against the Gold Coast with the Western Suburb Magpies.
[18:17] He then chats about his tie in the NFL while being in court for their Australian Super League contracts.
[23:32] Jim delves into his change from player to coach.
[32:37] Jim then discusses his move from the Bulldogs to Cronulla.
[35:24] Mets and Jim chat about how to be successful in NFL you need to put in the hard work as opposed to replying on talent.
QUOTES
[6:40] “I lived most my life in playgrounds back then - there was no iPhones around.”
[11:50] “A fourteen year career, you represented your country, you represented New South Wales and Tonga - the highest honours in rugby league.”
[17:45] “You don’t have to be their best mates, but you have to respect them and what they do on the field.”
[24:37] “What Tony Ray said might be an avenue for me to take up.”
[34:22] “It’s not about the game, the game’s easy. It’s the training and preparation that goes in it. Hard work beats talent.”
SHOW NOTES
[4:05] Jim goes into depth about his entry into the NRL and his early rugby league days.
[7:00] Jim discusses the difference in generations from when he was growing up to now and how it was easier to flourish in that environment.
[12:20] Jim talks about his first ever game played against the Gold Coast with the Western Suburb Magpies.
[18:17] He then chats about his tie in the NFL while being in court for their Australian Super League contracts.
[23:32] Jim delves into his change from player to coach.
[32:37] Jim then discusses his move from the Bulldogs to Cronulla.
[35:24] Mets and Jim chat about how to be successful in NFL you need to put in the hard work as opposed to replying on talent.