# #21 - Derek McVey Former Rugby League Player & Coach

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Podcast: [Incredible Lives With Cainey](https://stenobird.com/podcast/incredible-lives-with-cainey-7374489)
Published: 2026-01-25T19:00:00+00:00
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Running off the back fence this week is former Balmain and St. Helens player Derek McVey. He has some cracking stories about his unique time in rugby league, including yarns about John Ilias, the Super League war, and life as a coach in the USA. Episode Sponsors : https://elkarchitecture.com.au/ https://fitstop.com/au/gyms/nsw/newcastle/ https://www.optimumbuyersagency.com.au/ Production by David Clarke Media. Additional AV supplied by Fordtronic AV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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