This week he talks to Billy Slater. [5] At sixteen years of age, Slater left school at Innisfail State High School and decided to follow his personal passion for thoroughbred racing, working initially in Sydney for 6 months as a roustabout for the racehorse trainer Gai Waterhouse. Billy Slater; bio: A rugby league dual premiership winner with the Melbourne Storm. Both Billy and Nicole have always shared a love of horses, having first met at a 'pony club' when they were teenagers. [69] Slater was selected at fullback for the Kangaroos October Test against New Zealand at 1300SMILES Stadium. "I'm very grateful to the gods or to the universe or whatever . After retiring from the NRL in 2018, Billy moved to a farm with his wife of 12 years, Nicole, and their two children, daughter Tyla, 12, and son Jake, 10, a year later. After Slater's second suspension, Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy decided to give Slater some warm up matches for his comeback into first grade with both North Sydney Bears (Melbourne's feeder club in the NSWRL Premier League) and Norths Devils (Melbourne's feeder club in the Queensland Cup). [75] In the post season, Slater was chosen in Australian 24-man squad for the 2013 World Cup which Australia won the Final against New Zealand 342 at Old Trafford, where Slater scored 2 tries. He had a heart of gold and put so many before himself. ", RELATED: 'I said, "If we win the final, I'll buy her a ring"'. [2] Slater capped off a brilliant year by winning the Rugby League World Golden Boot Award as the best player in the world. [110][111], Slater was set to return to action[112] in the Storm's trial match clash against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at North Hobart Oval in Hobart, Tasmania. He's got breeding horses and his house is almost built so [his wife] Nicole and the kids have been having fun with that," his mother Judy Slater added. Melbourne once again finished 6th in the league and defeated the Brisbane Broncos 2418 at Suncorp Stadium in the first game of the finals before missing the Storms 2416 season ending loss succumbing to an in-form North Queensland Cowboys team at SFS. [2] On 9 September 2014, Slater was selected for the Australia Kangaroos 2014 Four Nations train on squad but withdrew due to injury.[81][82]. [28] Slater was part of the Melbourne Storm 2007 NRL Grand Final winning team at Fullback, defeating the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 348, which was later stripped from them for cheating the salary cap. The Melbourne Storm full-back, who hails from Innisfail in far north Queensland, this week confirmed he will retire at the end of the NRL season. It's something you buy into and believe in, isn't it? May 3rd, 2021. [37][38] In September 2008; Slater narrowly missed out on the Dally M Medal, Player of the Year, finishing 2 points behind the Sea Eagles Matt Orford. In recent years, sensing the end was nigh, the kid from Innisfail decided he would rekindle his childhood passion for horseracing by venturing into the world of breeding. Together, they won four premierships (though two were later. [63] Slater was awarded the 2011 Dally M Medal for best and fairest player of the year in the NRL. Served in the Navy during WWII, and took part in the invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe on June 6, 1944. Melbourne's Billy Slater, Cameron Smith and Cooper Cronk celebrate the 2012 grand final victory Source: News Limited "This is where I wanted to officially end it as well. Slater also set the club's record for most ever tries and NRL record for most ever tries by a fullback. "It's sad he's retiring. Despite losing the match 3222, Slater took advantage of a knock-on from the Blues Anthony Minichiello to score a length of the field try during the match. When he gets a spare minute from rugby league, he likes to head down the coast for a surf. William Slater, better known as Billy Slater, was born on June 18, 1983, in Nambour, Queensland, Australia. Billy Slater won the Man of the match twice in tournament for his performance in both games. Famous Name Billy Slater Country Australia AU Facts Father Ron No. 23:40 AEDT 30 Sep 2021. On 10 October 2018, Slater joined Australian Football League (AFL) club St Kilda in a leadership role. But there are are no sources as that can cite Billy Slater net worth in 2018. [78] Slater played all three games of the 2014 State of Origin series in which Queensland lost the series 21, the first series the NSW Blues won since the 2005 series. [176][180][181], Slater started the season, sitting out of the Round 1 game (to the Bulldogs in Perth) due to injury. Billy Slater father's name is under review and mother unknown at this time. Once again Slater was picked for the Queensland State of Origin team, this time at his preferred position of fullback. [87][88] Slater's incumbent fullback position was filled by Greg Inglis for Queensland for game 3 of the Origin Decider,[89][90] while Cameron Munster who had a stellar year for the Storm filled his Fullback position for the Storm. He began playing rugby league football for the Brothers club in Innisfail, Queensland. Sometimes, all it needs is a little helping hand to remind it that nature intended us to move!NRL superstar Billy Slater and expert trainer Michael Chapman have designed these 32 easy-to-follow workouts to help you inject more action into your everyday life. [36] He had a two-match suspension downgraded to one match after claiming Nightingale had provoked him with several head-butts throughout the match. Parents roasted after sharing the names of their three children: 'I just threw up a little bit' . [190] He played his final game, a grand final loss to the Sydney Roosters, on 30 September 2018.[191]. Billy Slater was born on 18 June, 1983 in Nambour, Australia. [6][198], Billy Slater participated in the television show Australia's Greatest Athlete and was the winner for both Season 1 (broadcast on Channel 9) and Season 2 (on Channel 7) against a diverse range of athletes such as Olympic gold medalist Steve Hooker, ironman Ky Hurst and V8 Supercar champions Jamie Whincup and Craig Lowndes. Slater broke the line with his first touch and kick return of the game. An Australian international and one-time captain of the Queensland State of Origin team, he played his entire club career in the National Rugby League for the Melbourne Storm, with whom he played in seven NRL Grand Finals. Birth Name: Billy Slater Occupation: Rugby Player Born In: Nambour, Australia Birthdate: June 18, 1983 Age: 39 years old (as of 2022) Ethnicity: White Nationality: Australian Sexuality: Straight Billy Slater was born on the 18th of June, 1983. [56] Slater played in 22 matches and scored 10 tries in the Storms drama filled 2010 NRL season. His father is a former football player and coach. Text size. (Instagram), 'I said, "If we win the final, I'll buy her a ring"', he's working on their fitness and health app, , available on the Apple and Android app stores, or via, sign up here to receive our top stories straight to your inbox, Harry Styles' hairdresser reveals cheeky backstage antics, Vet warning as summer of snake bites continues, You won't recognise these politicians in their younger days. "She was making [the proposal] really difficult to be honest," he laughs. Billy's parents left him in a children's home, where the staff physically abused him. According to Billy Slater wiki, he was born on June 18, 1983. (Instagram), 'We became pen pals while he served in the Vietnam War', Billy and Nicole share two children: a 12-year-old daughter, Tyler, and a 10-year-old son, Jake. The Best of Billy Slater 161,641 views Mar 16, 2015 1K Dislike Share Save 13-aside 12.2K subscribers An Australian international and Queensland State of Origin representative fullback, he has. [20] Injuries and suspensions kept Slater out of contention for a spot in the Queensland team in 2006. His identity is white, and has Australian ethnicity. also known as: Billy the Kid: family: Wife, Nicole Slater. The champion fullback, a key member of the Maroons' most successful. He's very thoughtful and very normal. On Popular Bio, He is one of the successful Rugby Player. "Not too many get to the level he has. [10], Slater made his debut on the wing for Queensland in game one of the 2004 State of Origin series. The Willunga family home of stylist and Read&Hall co-owner Emma Read. Speaking from their local pub in far north Queensland, Billy Slater's parents Ron and Judy said they were sad to hear their son's plans to retire from professional football after more than 300 NRL games. Eight wins from the last nine deciders paints the picture of Queensland's State of Origin dominance with the series on the line. [186], Slater was set to play in the opening game of the Origin series at the MCG; however, he withdrew from the Game 1 squad due to a hamstring injury, in what would have been his last Origin match in Melbourne. [58][failed verification] For the 2011 Anzac Test, Slater was selected to play for Australia at fullback, scoring two tries in the Kangaroos 2010 victory against New Zealand at Cbus Super Stadium. "When you love someone, it feels right. In Round 19, Slater was involved in an all-in brawl in a match against the St George Illawarra Dragons in the Storms 260 win at Olympic Park. He has also represented Australia. When Billy Slater and his wife of 11 years Nicole Slater (ne Rose) started dating 16 years ago, Billy wasn't looking for his one great love. [35] It was Slater's first series win for Queensland. Although Nicole is an artist by trade, and Billy is a footballer, their shared passions and interests such as their love of horses have never failed to bring them together. Billy Slater and his wife, mother of two - Nicole Slater, will take members of the app through custom workouts that are delivered daily via the app. Professional Career Vullu is a young man who became famous in Australia as a professional rugby league footballer. Billy played junior footy for Innisfail in Queensland. Mrs Slater said although it was expensive to feed a rising professional football star, her son's dedication to his sport made all their sacrifices worth it. How to Cite. An established ambassador for Adidas, in 2012 Slater appeared as part of a promotional campaign[71] for their F50 adizero III boots alongside Dale Thomas of Aussie Rules and European football (soccer) player David Villa. When his brother and sister-in-law died, Billy became the guardian of their son Jamie and vented his anger on him. 1997-2023 Topend Sports Network Demeter Stamell For Daily Mail Australia
He played his whole NRL career at Melbourne and won four grand finals, two Clive Churchill Medals and the Dally M Medal with the Storm before his retirement from the sport in 2018. Playing his first game in his home state of Queensland in over 1000 days[127] and since round 4 of the 2015 season (which was against the Cowboys at 1300SMILES Stadium in Townsville) in the NRL Indigenous Round and the Round 10 double-header at Suncorp Stadium; Slater continued his consistent form by producing an outstanding performance scoring a try, setting-up 2 tries, making 8 tackles, 16 runs (174 metres), 2 line-breaks and a line-break assist; despite the Storm narrowly losing 3638 to the Titans. Well not every sport, as there is a list of unusual sports, extinct sports and newly created sports. [137][138] He was then recalled to the Queensland squad[139][140][141][142] along with Johnathan Thurston for game 2,[143][144] which resulted incumbent Australian Test Fullback Darius Boyd shifting to Centre[145] and Justin O'Neill dropped from the team. "We've got a premiership to win," he said. Now, alongside Nicole who herself is a talented artist he's working on their fitness and health app Move with Billy Slater, available on the Apple and Android app stores, or via their website. I pinch myself sometimes and wonder how he did it, but he's got so much dedication and he sacrificed a lot," she said. [22] In Round 22 against the Wests Tigers in the Storms 464 win at Olympic Park,[23] Slater was given a two match suspension for a late forearm, which was his third suspension for the season. ', The comments below have not been moderated, By
Billy Slater and wife Nicole flaunt their incredible bodies as they cavort with kids Tyla Rose, eight, and Jake, six, ahead of his NRL grand final performance By Stephen Bisset For Daily Mail. [66] Slater suffered a collarbone injury and was ruled out of the tournament after Australia's 3620 win over England at Wembley Stadium. (AAP Image: Daniel Pockett) [98][99][100][101] With speculations surrounding his playing future following that shoulder reconstruction,[102][103] his Melbourne Storm Fullback role was filled again by Cameron Munster. var months = new Array ("January","February","March","April","May","June","July","August","September","October","November","December")
[32] After his start to the season, Slater garnered praise from league experts such as Laurie Daley and Andrew Johns as being the best player in the game. Billy Slater age is 35 years. John Ellicott presents a celebration of the career of Billy Slater, one of Australia's favourite Rugby League players. Ex-stepfather of actress Amanda Plummer. But, according to Billy, the first words out of her mouth were, "No, no", "What do you mean 'No'?!" Slater is both a painter of large-scale equestrian portraits and a breeder of outstanding thoroughbreds. We will continue to update details on Billy Slater's family. Wife, Nicole Slater. Despite still being out of action, he missed being part of Queensland's State of Origin victorious campaign although he worked closely with new Maroons coach Kevin Walters as a consultant[105] during the 2016 State of Origin series period, assisting him in coaching and working with the backs, as well as working closely with the team. Slater, who starred for the . 'When that person walks into your life, it sort of smacks you in the face,' Billy told 9Honey in July. [52], Slater topped off the season with selection for Australia in the 2009 Four Nations tournament in Europe. [9] Slater played the rest of the year at fullback. Slater Thoroughbreds is a high-end breeder of quality thoroughbred horses. Slater returned for the second game in Sydney which saw the return of Andrew Johns, who spearheaded a New South Wales victory. By
[185], Slater announced his intentions to retire from representative football after the 2018 State of Origin series and was yet to make a decision on playing only at the club level in 2019. We also have sports winners lists, and about major sports events and a summary of every year. . Bill Slater was born as William Slater on the 18 th of June in 1983 in Nambour, Queensland in Australia. The couple said State of Origin would not be the same in the Slater household once Billy retires. THE brother of the late James Ackerman, Andrew, has taken to Facebook to issue a powerful warning urging the NRL to ban Storm fullback Billy Slater from the grand final. Billy Slater Autobiography by Billy Slater - Penguin Books Australia Read an extract Published: 3 December 2018 ISBN: 9780143782476 Imprint: Ebury Australia Format: Trade Paperback Pages: 416 RRP: $29.99 Categories: Biography Share Billy Slater Autobiography Billy Slater Formats & editions Tr. RELATED: 'He said if I made him a bread and butter pudding he'd propose. Freddie Slater is the son of Little Mo. 'Moving away from the kids' close-knit group of friends was a challenge,' he confessed. He was excellent under the high ball, thwarting many attacking kicks. Billy Slater scored 19 tries in his first season - the highest try scorer for the Melbourne Storm in 2003. "He said to me the other day, tell me when there's some fine weather and I'll be up," he said. Days after playing in the 2008 NRL Grand Final 400 defeat the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles,[40] Slater was named the Melbourne club's Player of the Year. Despite playing consistently well since coming back from injury; Slater was left out of the Australian Kangaroos Test Squad for the International Trans-Tasman ANZAC Test match to New Zealand,[124] with coach Mal Meninga opted to stay loyal and stick with Darius Boyd at Fullback,[125] as well as the players who were part of last year's successful Four Nations Campaign.[126]. [182], Slater earned criticism during a home Round 6 game against the Newcastle Knights where he was accused of diving which led second-rower Lachlan Fitzgibbon to be sin-binned. [151], Playing his first NRL final series appearance since 2014 (despite missing the 2015 and 2016 play-offs due to shoulder injuries) and during the first week of the NRL play-offs final series; Slater played a key part in his side's 1816 win over the Parramatta Eels at AAMI Park, scoring a try (his 180th NRL career try) in the 2nd half of the game which resulted him drawing level to former Manly Sea Eagles player Steve Menzies as the game's all-time second-equal highest top try-scorer. Forget spending money on gym memberships or fancy equipment - everything that you need to improve your . [189], On 8 August, Slater announced that he would be retiring from the NRL at the end of the 2018 season. He picked up a shoulder injury in the Storm's 3014 home game win over the Warriors, which resulted him missing the next 4 weeks of action;[83] including the Kangaroos' Annual Trans-Tasman ANZAC Test match clash to the Kiwis, with Greg Inglis filling his Fullback position. [4] A North Queensland Cowboys fan growing up, he never made a representative side with the club. Slater scored three tries in Australia's 4616 win over England in the final and also acrobatically tapped the ball back infield setting up a try for teammate, Cameron Smith. [29] Slater won the Storms Back of the Year Award. Slater had a modest game in attack for Australia but proved his worth by making numerous try-saving tackles in Australia's 2812 victory at SCG. of episodes: 2; Latest episode: 2023-02-27; Sports Following the game, he received the Clive Churchill Medal as the best player on the field. Slater started the 2015 season, playing featuring in the first 5 rounds of the season. [59] Slater played in all three 2011 State of Origin matches, as fullback for the Queensland Maroons. RELATED: The unusual way Chandler Powell made the 'first move' with Bindi Irwin. We had a lovely time feeding the animals and we were given so much information about the farm. 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