On this week's interview, James Graham sits down with leading NRL player agent Chris Orr for a rare look behind the curtain of rugby league’s deal makers. They break down what a player agent really does day-to-day, the art of building a stable of superstars and why the game needs agents in the first place.
From the bold moves behind Jason Taumalolo’s 10-year contract to the story of Valentine Holmes chasing the NFL dream and helping NFL star Jordan Mailata along the way, Chris shares the strategies, risks and wild negotiations that shape the sport!
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0:00 The Different Roles Of A Player Agent
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18:01 Chris’ Rugby League Journey
21:49 Building A Stable Of Superstars
24:50 Negotiating Deals With Parents
31:39 The NRL Scouting Combine
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39:30 Dealing With Players Coming Off Contract
45:10 Why Do We Need Player Agents?
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50:30 Player Agent Power At NRL Clubs
54:34 Should Agents Be Allowed To Manage Players & Coaches?
1:03:50 A.I & Rugby League
1:11:33 Jason Taumalolo’s 10-Year Contract
1:25:31 Valentine Holmes’ NFL Deal
1:29:00 NFL Supertsar Jordan Mailata
1:35:57 Dealing With NFL Clubs Compared To NRL Clubs
1:40:35 Which NRL Players Would Make Good Agents?
1:43:05 Rapid Growth Of NRLW
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