# Ricky Walford. The great bush inspiration | Chiming In EP031

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Podcast: [Chiming In - Steve Gillis, Player Manager](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chiming-in-steve-gillis-player-manager-7109190)
Published: 2025-09-11T20:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Every rugby league player has a story but few have overcome more humble beginnings than dashing try scoring winger Ricky Walford. Born and raised in Western NSW, Walford became a household name in the 1980s, plying his trade with Eastern Suburbs, North Sydney and St George. In this episode of Chiming In, Walford talks openly about a his journey after being raised on a mission before finding his way to the bright lights of Sydney. The way he articulates the challenges he overcame to get to the top will inspire you. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Start 02:18 - Back to the beginning 07:22 - Growing up in Walgett 10:24 - Getting professional with footy 15:13 - Making Australian Schoolboys 18:54 - The defining phone call 27:21 - Joining North Sydney Bears 30:53 - Moving to Dragons 40:02 - Roy Masters as a coach 41:01 - State of Origin & injury 43:36 - '92 & '93 GF appearances 45:46 - Tina Turner commercial 48:42 - Ricky Walford Shield competition 51:21 - Working for NSWRL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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