#058 – Bryson Goodwin
In this special episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with the distinguished Bryson Goodwin, a former rugby league player who made his mark in the NRL, Super League and international rugby league scene. With a career spanning over a decade across top-tier clubs such as the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Canterbury Bulldogs, and Cronulla Sharks, as well as representing the New Zealand Kiwis, Goodwin’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary.We delve into Bryson’s early life and follow his path through the competitive ranks of rugby league. We explore the highs and lows of his career, including his finals appearance as well as battles with serious injuries and the resilience it took to come back stronger each time. Bryson shares his experience playing in the Four Nations Tour, as well as lining up alongside legendary NRL talents like Greg Inglis, Benji Marshall, Paul Gallen, Sam Burgess and more!Our conversation takes us across the globe as we talk about Bryson’s move to the UK to play for the Warrington Wolves, appearing in a Grand Final for a team hungry for their first title since 1955. In the latter part of the episode, we shift gears to Bryson’s life post-retirement. He takes us behind the scenes in Sports Management, where he’s nurturing the future stars of our sport. And yes, we had to ask – is his new gig anything like the frantic, phone-juggling world of Jerry Maguire?We wrap up the episode with a Bryson Goodwin Quiz, putting his knowledge about his own career to the test.Bryson Goodwin: https://www.instagram.com/bry_goodwin/0:00 Intro 0:35 Was It Always Your Dream to Play Rugby League? 1:10 Growing up in Perth2:18 Who was your role model growing up? 3:20 Nicknames growing up4:10 What was your biggest strength in the game? 5:15 Were you always a goal kicker growing up? 6:18 NRL Debut 8:35 Playing against Bronx 8:55 Signing With The Bulldogs 10:10 What worked well that year for the Bulldogs? 11:37 Four Nations Debut 12:25 Playing alongside the NZ greats 13:27 Effects of being dropped to reserve grade 14:07 Spleen Injury 15:27 Signing with South’s 16:17 2013 Preliminary Final 17:02 2013 World Cup 18:52 2014 Season with South Sydney 21:35 Getting coached under Michael Maguire22:05 Any bad coaching sprays? 22:23 Most influential coach in your career 23:20 Moving to Warrington 24:59 Difference between Super League & NRL 26:26 2018 Super League Grand Final 28:05 Super League players that could’ve made the NRL 30:30 Signing back with South’s 202031:16 Mid-season move back to Cronulla 32:10 Post Footy – Sports Management 34:49 Still watching the footy? 35:55 Bryson Goodwin Quiz 40:15 Signing Hasbulla 40:39 Go To Maccas Order
OTHER EPISODES in The Cast Patrol
#060 – CASTiversary
Join us as we celebrate The Cast Patrol’s 1-year anniversary of podcasting! Thank you to all our incredible supporters & listeners that have helped us along the way.In this special episode, we recap the eventful State of Origin team lists announcement discussing the key ins and omissions.
#059 – Bounce Back Factor
Despite Age being sidelined with COVID, the show charges on in this week’s episode of The Cast Patrol. We reflect on the highlights and lowlights of the week, including a risky bet involving Sivo to determine whether or not we go out.
#057 – Free Hasbulla
In this action-packed episode, we discuss the recent arrest of social media sensation Hasbulla for multiple driving offences during a wild wedding celebration in Dagestan.
#056 – Tragic Round
We recap a belated birthday bash filled with surprises, including a chance encounter with Gold Coast Titans players and coaching staff.
#055 – We Got Him!
Ladies and Gentleman … we got him! Jack Wighton officially signs with South Sydney Rabbitohs and Mick & Age couldn’t be any happier.
#054 – Dylan Walker
In this exciting episode we sit down with Dylan Walker, one of the most versatile and gifted players in the NRL.
#053 – The Cast Patrol Effect
It’s REAL! In this week’s episode, we discuss the CAST Patrol Effect and how it proved to be real once again.
#052 – Second Year Syndrome
Breaking News! CAST HQ has just reported an outbreak of Second Year Syndrome in Townsville.
#051 – Chess Not Checkers
In this episode we are playing chess NOT checkers as we gear up for the HUGE week ahead.
#050 – Jacob Host
On this milestone 50th episode of The Cast Patrol, we sit down with current South Sydney Rabbitohs star Jacob Host.