Sirro unleashed! 1989 Grand Final, Junior Footy Issues & American Football! | Kenty Prime Time EP028

This week on Kenty Prime Time, Kenty and Johnny sit down with rugby league giant Paul Sironen for an unmissable chat.

The boys dive deep into the famous 1989 Grand Final, discuss the real issues facing junior rugby league today—coaches, players, and parents—and Sirro even reveals what it was like to swap codes and play American football. Plus, hear the story behind his GREATEST passion… the Balmain Tigers.

With plenty of laughs, honesty, and great stories, this episode has it all.

Paul Sironen’s accolades include:

•246 games for the Balmain Tigers

•14 games for NSW in State of Origin

•21 Tests for the Australian Kangaroos

•Member of the Balmain Team of the Century

•Inducted into the NSWRL Hall of Fame

Don’t miss this fun, fiery, and fascinating episode with one of rugby league’s all-time greats!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start

00:19 - Mick Neil's sickness

03:11 - Balmain fairytale

06:18 - Paying Hawaii American Football

10:17 - Debuting for Balmain

14:13 - Warren Ryan blueprint

20:35 - 2025 Raiders and 1989 Tigers similarities

23:23 - '89 Grand Final

31:55 - The nickname 'Kaboobie'

32:37 - Playing in the south of France

38:38 - RISE initiative

42:54 - Issues with junior coaches and parents

45:34 - Origin journey

54:24 - Benefits of lifelong clubs

59:26 - Rapid fire questions

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