[55] Slater was also involved in Queensland's 30 whitewash in the 2010 State of Origin series and received the Wally Lewis Medal for player of the series. Rugby league legend Billy Slater believes there's little more the NRL can do to educate its players amid yet another off-season of scandal, arguing education "is a parent job, not an NRL job". [169], Playing at Fullback in his first international test match for Australia since 2014, Slater scored a try and produced an outstanding man-of-the-match performance in the 184 win over England at Melbourne's AAMI Park. Billy Slater Popularity 39 Year Olds "It's sad he's retiring. [108] and Australia's successful Four Nations campaign, as well as missing the first ever Perth International Rugby League Trans-Tasman Test match. of episodes: 2; Latest episode: 2023-02-27; Sports They have two children, Tyla and Jake. Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 37 years old? The 25-year-old father-of-two was tragically killed while playing rugby league for the Sunshine Coast three years ago as the result of a shoulder charge. Slater started the year scoring 9 tries in 5 games, including 2 tries per game in the opening 4 rounds of the season. He has also represented Australia. Now she believes she's being penalised, 'Weight of the dead on my shoulders': Academic breaks down at gay hate deaths inquiry, Goanna stuck atop Mildura radio tower offers poor reception to its rescuers, Outside her tent, next to a popular city walking track, homeless Tasha is past caring what people think, Prestigious girls' school drama teacher guilty of sexually abusing students in 1980s, WA environmental watchdog says 'real' chance Alcoa pipeline could leak toxic chemicals into drinking water dam, Vietnam's parliament elects the nation's next president amid anti-corruption campaign. "When that person walks into your life, it sort of smacks you in the face," the rugby league legend and co-creator of fitness program Move with Billy Slater tells 9Honey. Subscribe and never miss an episode of The Billy Slater Podcast. Although Melbourne teammate Greg Inglis bought them back within 2 points with a try, a penalty try, courtesy of a Joel Monaghan infringement, ruled out any possible comeback. (Instagram), 'He said if I made him a bread and butter pudding he'd propose. So I did', Billy says he knew 'something was there' with Nicole when they reconnected in their early twenties. [116][117] In Round 3, Slater made his successful return against the Brisbane Broncos at AAMI Park, starting from the bench and playing for 52 minutes in the Storm's 1412 win. How to get on these lists? 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. "I don't know that he'll have more time on his hands. [131][132][133] Following Queensland's Origin Game 1 loss to New South Wales,[134] Slater continued-on with his outstanding consistent performances helping the Storm to victories over the Knights[135][136] and Sharks. He has also represented Australia. Slater also set the club's record for most ever tries and NRL record for most ever tries by a fullback. 'But with kids there are always challenges - whether they're two, 12 or 22. Slater finished the 2012 NRL season with him scoring 16 tries in 21 matches for the Storm, which made him the highest fullback try scorer in the NRL with 140 tries, going past previous holder Rhys Wesser with 129. They have a daughter Tyla Rose. Following the game, he received the Clive Churchill Medal as the best player on the field. This week he talks to Billy Slater. In Round 21 against the Canberra Raiders at Canberra Stadium, Slater also became the 8th player in history of the League to score 150 tries, Slater scoring 2 tries in the Storms 684 win. [63] Slater was awarded the 2011 Dally M Medal for best and fairest player of the year in the NRL. [53], For the 2010 Anzac Test, Slater was selected to play for Australia at fullback in their 128 victory against New Zealand at AAMI Park. [176][177][178][179] Playing Fullback in the World Cup Grand Final at Suncorp Stadium, Slater featured in Australia's 60 win over England, playing an important role and producing another fine performance in the green-and-gold jersey. Billy Slater; bio: A rugby league dual premiership winner with the Melbourne Storm. Despite his costly error and Australia losing the game 3420 to New Zealand, Slater was named Player of the Tournament following the World Cup final in Brisbane. [We'll] go fishing and to the pub. [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. "She was making [the proposal] really difficult to be honest," he laughs. He had a great height of 5 ft and 9 inches or 176 cm and a weight of 14st 0lb or 89kgs which was perfect for the sport. Paperback 3 Dec 2018 EBook 28 Aug 2017 Buy from "And he'll stick with the Melbourne Storm, teaching the young fellas.". The 35-year-old rugby league star played 16 seasons at fullback for the Melbourne Storm, as well as State of Origin for Queensland and 30 Tests for Australia. An Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. For the Anzac Test, Slater was selected to play at fullback in the Kangaroos 2012 victory against New Zealand at Eden Park. Professional Career Vullu is a young man who became famous in Australia as a professional rugby league footballer. [74] Slater was the Storm's highest tryscorer in the 2013 NRL season with 18 tries in 24 matches. In Round 22 against the Newcastle Knights in the Storms 3230 loss at Hunter Stadium, Slater eclipsed Andrew Ettingshausen tryscoring record with 166 tries, Slater now currently being third in the highest tryscorer ranks. I suppose it always has and always will," Billy tells 9Honey. Her first taste of fame came in 1990 when she won Miss Teen USA. William Slater, better known as Billy Slater, was born on June 18, 1983, in Nambour, Queensland, Australia. Billy's career with the Storm led him and his childhood sweetheart Nicole to make their home in Melbourne's inner . Despite this, coach Kevin Walters opted to stick with Darius Boyd at Fullback, keep Justin O'Neill at right centre, Corey Oates at left wing, Dane Gagai at right wing and bring in Will Chambers to play left centre;[130] which resulted him being controversially left out of the Game 1 Squad. Search for: billy slater farm mornington peninsula. Billy Slater was so concussed from Canberra forward Sia Soliola's high shot that he couldn't remember playing in State of Origin III, according to a Melbourne medical report. Slater amassed 190 NRL tries for the Melbourne Storm, which is the second most in an Australian first-grade career, behind Ken Irvine. [10], Slater made his debut on the wing for Queensland in game one of the 2004 State of Origin series. document.write(" CITE THIS PAGE: "+ author + ", "" + document.title + "." Topend Sports Website, "+ published + ", "+ url + ", Accessed " + md.getDate()+" " + months[md.getMonth()] + " " + md.getFullYear());
Beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Slater, Jr. and Richard B. Rodgers. He was raised with his four siblings by his father, Ron, and mother, Judy Slater. [190] He played his final game, a grand final loss to the Sydney Roosters, on 30 September 2018.[191]. With the Kangaroos he was the 2008 World Cup's top try-scorer and player of the tournament and won the 2008 Golden Boot Award as the World player of the year. [61] In Round 24 against the St George Illawarra Dragons at AAMI Park, Slater played his 200th NRL career match in the Storms 86 win. , updated Slater is the son of Ron Slater and Judy Slater. (Instagram) Billy popped the question when Nicole was "heavily pregnant" with their first child, 12-year-old daughter Tyler. Billy Paul Slater, 88, of Mount Airy, passed away suddenly Wednesday Jan. 11. We are no longer accepting comments on this article.
In the post season Slater was named at Fullback in the Melbourne Storm Team of the Decade.[30]. Slater returned for the second game in Sydney which saw the return of Andrew Johns, who spearheaded a New South Wales victory. [6], Slater commenced playing for the Melbourne Storm in 2003. [29] Slater won the Storms Back of the Year Award. Billy and Nicole had actually known each other since their adolescence, first meeting at a "pony club" when they were around 13 or 14. "I'm very grateful to the gods or to the universe or whatever . His father is a former football player and coach. Even now I still get the nerves," Mrs Slater said. The 35-year-old was also a key member of the Maroons' State of Origin team, playing his part in eight series wins with 31 matches under his belt. On 30 August 2019, Slater was chosen at Fullback in the Queensland Maroons team of the decade. The family now breedsthoroughbred horses, while artist Nicole, 36, also paints the animals, showing off her stunning artworks on Instagram. Slater was the first try scorer in the 2009 State of Origin Series scoring in Queensland's 2818 win in Sydney. [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. [2], After starting round 1 of the 2016 NRL season playing 80-minutes and producing an outstanding performance;[92] Slater was a late withdrawn from the Storm's round 2 clash against the Titans[93][94][95] and after having an arthroscope, he was then later again ruled out for 68 months[96][97] as well as for the season; after pulling up sore following the Storm's victory over the Dragons. Freddie Slater is the biological son of Little Mo Slater and Graham Foster. According to Billy Slater wiki, he was born on June 18, 1983. [189], On 8 August, Slater announced that he would be retiring from the NRL at the end of the 2018 season. [12] Slater scored a try in the decider but could not stop a Brad Fittler inspired New South Wales side from clinching the series in QLD's 3614 loss. By
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