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The Advertiser
3 days ago
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- The Advertiser
Renouf doubles down on 2006 speech to inspire Broncos
Brisbane legend Steve Renouf has revived a 2006 speech he made and urged the current squad to "own your jerseys" and do past greats proud in the hope they can turn around their recent form slump. The Broncos have lost six games out of seven and must get their season on track against last-placed Gold Coast at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night. In 2006, Brisbane lost five games on the trot with four-time premiership winner and the club's leading try scorer Renouf ringing coach Wayne Bennett, concerned about the displays and that some players weren't "owning" the jerseys they were wearing. At that stage the greats of the 1990s had a mortgage on what it meant to be a Bronco. Renouf's No.3, Allan Langer's No.7 and the No.11/12 of Gorden Tallis had a real gravitas. "In 2006 I was watching them, like I have been of late, and I rang Wayne and said, 'that was terrible'," Renouf told AAP. "He said, 'why don't you come in and tell them?' I came to training with my 1992 grand final jersey. I gave a talk and said, 'there are only someof you that treasure the jersey like we did. This is my jersey, No.3.' "I said, 'I want you to take it off me. You have to want that jersey'." The Broncos kept the jersey and put it up in the dressing room in their stellar run to win the grand final. Darren Lockyer, Shane Webcke, Petero Civoniceva, Brad Thorn and Justin Hodges are among the 2006 players who would be in the Broncos' greatest ever side. Of the current group only Payne Haas would have a similar claim. "That Broncos jersey has always come with a standard attached to it and it still does," Renouf said. "It is one of the most well-know sporting brands in the country. It is a privilege to play for our club. "The players have to do the jersey proud and compete for 80 minutes. We weren't perfect but we knew if we were down in a game our teammate would pick us up. "We didn't see that against Manly (in last week's 34-6 loss) and it's just not there at the moment. They hit a rough patch and they just drop the ball." Renouf is hoping for "a reverse reaction" against the Titans. "It comes down to individuals. Payne shines every week and (lock) Pat Carrigan," Renouf said. "I don't want to single out players and be personal but it is about self-realisation. Wayne used to say, 'you tell me what you think I might not be happy with'. It makes you realise where you did stuff up and need to improve." When Renouf speaks about how the club changed his life as a footballer and a man, the emotion and care for the Broncos is palpable. His comments come absolutely from the right place. Renouf has spoken of his high regard for current centre Kotoni Staggs and recently dropped outside back Selwyn Cobbo, both of whom he has worked with in the Deadly Choices program to promote positive health and life choices in the Indigenous community. He wants both players to be part of a successful Broncos future. Staggs said he was committed to honouring past greats like Renouf. "That's the legacy that they started and they've handed down to us. They've been people that we've looked up to," he said. "This jersey that we put on, it means a lot. For what I do in this jersey myself, it's about who I pass it down to next. Every time I put this jersey on, I wear it with all my heart. I try to make sure I leave everything out on the field." Brisbane legend Steve Renouf has revived a 2006 speech he made and urged the current squad to "own your jerseys" and do past greats proud in the hope they can turn around their recent form slump. The Broncos have lost six games out of seven and must get their season on track against last-placed Gold Coast at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night. In 2006, Brisbane lost five games on the trot with four-time premiership winner and the club's leading try scorer Renouf ringing coach Wayne Bennett, concerned about the displays and that some players weren't "owning" the jerseys they were wearing. At that stage the greats of the 1990s had a mortgage on what it meant to be a Bronco. Renouf's No.3, Allan Langer's No.7 and the No.11/12 of Gorden Tallis had a real gravitas. "In 2006 I was watching them, like I have been of late, and I rang Wayne and said, 'that was terrible'," Renouf told AAP. "He said, 'why don't you come in and tell them?' I came to training with my 1992 grand final jersey. I gave a talk and said, 'there are only someof you that treasure the jersey like we did. This is my jersey, No.3.' "I said, 'I want you to take it off me. You have to want that jersey'." The Broncos kept the jersey and put it up in the dressing room in their stellar run to win the grand final. Darren Lockyer, Shane Webcke, Petero Civoniceva, Brad Thorn and Justin Hodges are among the 2006 players who would be in the Broncos' greatest ever side. Of the current group only Payne Haas would have a similar claim. "That Broncos jersey has always come with a standard attached to it and it still does," Renouf said. "It is one of the most well-know sporting brands in the country. It is a privilege to play for our club. "The players have to do the jersey proud and compete for 80 minutes. We weren't perfect but we knew if we were down in a game our teammate would pick us up. "We didn't see that against Manly (in last week's 34-6 loss) and it's just not there at the moment. They hit a rough patch and they just drop the ball." Renouf is hoping for "a reverse reaction" against the Titans. "It comes down to individuals. Payne shines every week and (lock) Pat Carrigan," Renouf said. "I don't want to single out players and be personal but it is about self-realisation. Wayne used to say, 'you tell me what you think I might not be happy with'. It makes you realise where you did stuff up and need to improve." When Renouf speaks about how the club changed his life as a footballer and a man, the emotion and care for the Broncos is palpable. His comments come absolutely from the right place. Renouf has spoken of his high regard for current centre Kotoni Staggs and recently dropped outside back Selwyn Cobbo, both of whom he has worked with in the Deadly Choices program to promote positive health and life choices in the Indigenous community. He wants both players to be part of a successful Broncos future. Staggs said he was committed to honouring past greats like Renouf. "That's the legacy that they started and they've handed down to us. They've been people that we've looked up to," he said. "This jersey that we put on, it means a lot. For what I do in this jersey myself, it's about who I pass it down to next. Every time I put this jersey on, I wear it with all my heart. I try to make sure I leave everything out on the field." Brisbane legend Steve Renouf has revived a 2006 speech he made and urged the current squad to "own your jerseys" and do past greats proud in the hope they can turn around their recent form slump. The Broncos have lost six games out of seven and must get their season on track against last-placed Gold Coast at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night. In 2006, Brisbane lost five games on the trot with four-time premiership winner and the club's leading try scorer Renouf ringing coach Wayne Bennett, concerned about the displays and that some players weren't "owning" the jerseys they were wearing. At that stage the greats of the 1990s had a mortgage on what it meant to be a Bronco. Renouf's No.3, Allan Langer's No.7 and the No.11/12 of Gorden Tallis had a real gravitas. "In 2006 I was watching them, like I have been of late, and I rang Wayne and said, 'that was terrible'," Renouf told AAP. "He said, 'why don't you come in and tell them?' I came to training with my 1992 grand final jersey. I gave a talk and said, 'there are only someof you that treasure the jersey like we did. This is my jersey, No.3.' "I said, 'I want you to take it off me. You have to want that jersey'." The Broncos kept the jersey and put it up in the dressing room in their stellar run to win the grand final. Darren Lockyer, Shane Webcke, Petero Civoniceva, Brad Thorn and Justin Hodges are among the 2006 players who would be in the Broncos' greatest ever side. Of the current group only Payne Haas would have a similar claim. "That Broncos jersey has always come with a standard attached to it and it still does," Renouf said. "It is one of the most well-know sporting brands in the country. It is a privilege to play for our club. "The players have to do the jersey proud and compete for 80 minutes. We weren't perfect but we knew if we were down in a game our teammate would pick us up. "We didn't see that against Manly (in last week's 34-6 loss) and it's just not there at the moment. They hit a rough patch and they just drop the ball." Renouf is hoping for "a reverse reaction" against the Titans. "It comes down to individuals. Payne shines every week and (lock) Pat Carrigan," Renouf said. "I don't want to single out players and be personal but it is about self-realisation. Wayne used to say, 'you tell me what you think I might not be happy with'. It makes you realise where you did stuff up and need to improve." When Renouf speaks about how the club changed his life as a footballer and a man, the emotion and care for the Broncos is palpable. His comments come absolutely from the right place. Renouf has spoken of his high regard for current centre Kotoni Staggs and recently dropped outside back Selwyn Cobbo, both of whom he has worked with in the Deadly Choices program to promote positive health and life choices in the Indigenous community. He wants both players to be part of a successful Broncos future. Staggs said he was committed to honouring past greats like Renouf. "That's the legacy that they started and they've handed down to us. They've been people that we've looked up to," he said. "This jersey that we put on, it means a lot. For what I do in this jersey myself, it's about who I pass it down to next. Every time I put this jersey on, I wear it with all my heart. I try to make sure I leave everything out on the field."
West Australian
3 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Renouf doubles down on 2006 speech to inspire Broncos
Brisbane legend Steve Renouf has revived a 2006 speech he made and urged the current squad to "own your jerseys" and do past greats proud in the hope they can turn around their recent form slump. The Broncos have lost six games out of seven and must get their season on track against last-placed Gold Coast at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night. In 2006, Brisbane lost five games on the trot with four-time premiership winner and the club's leading try scorer Renouf ringing coach Wayne Bennett, concerned about the displays and that some players weren't "owning" the jerseys they were wearing. At that stage the greats of the 1990s had a mortgage on what it meant to be a Bronco. Renouf's No.3, Allan Langer's No.7 and the No.11/12 of Gorden Tallis had a real gravitas. "In 2006 I was watching them, like I have been of late, and I rang Wayne and said, 'that was terrible'," Renouf told AAP. "He said, 'why don't you come in and tell them?' I came to training with my 1992 grand final jersey. I gave a talk and said, 'there are only someof you that treasure the jersey like we did. This is my jersey, No.3.' "I said, 'I want you to take it off me. You have to want that jersey'." The Broncos kept the jersey and put it up in the dressing room in their stellar run to win the grand final. Darren Lockyer, Shane Webcke, Petero Civoniceva, Brad Thorn and Justin Hodges are among the 2006 players who would be in the Broncos' greatest ever side. Of the current group only Payne Haas would have a similar claim. "That Broncos jersey has always come with a standard attached to it and it still does," Renouf said. "It is one of the most well-know sporting brands in the country. It is a privilege to play for our club. "The players have to do the jersey proud and compete for 80 minutes. We weren't perfect but we knew if we were down in a game our teammate would pick us up. "We didn't see that against Manly (in last week's 34-6 loss) and it's just not there at the moment. They hit a rough patch and they just drop the ball." Renouf is hoping for "a reverse reaction" against the Titans. "It comes down to individuals. Payne shines every week and (lock) Pat Carrigan," Renouf said. "I don't want to single out players and be personal but it is about self-realisation. Wayne used to say, 'you tell me what you think I might not be happy with'. It makes you realise where you did stuff up and need to improve." When Renouf speaks about how the club changed his life as a footballer and a man, the emotion and care for the Broncos is palpable. His comments come absolutely from the right place. Renouf has spoken of his high regard for current centre Kotoni Staggs and recently dropped outside back Selwyn Cobbo, both of whom he has worked with in the Deadly Choices program to promote positive health and life choices in the Indigenous community. He wants both players to be part of a successful Broncos future. Staggs said he was committed to honouring past greats like Renouf. "That's the legacy that they started and they've handed down to us. They've been people that we've looked up to," he said. "This jersey that we put on, it means a lot. For what I do in this jersey myself, it's about who I pass it down to next. Every time I put this jersey on, I wear it with all my heart. I try to make sure I leave everything out on the field."
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Renouf doubles down on 2006 speech to inspire Broncos
Brisbane legend Steve Renouf has revived a 2006 speech he made and urged the current squad to "own your jerseys" and do past greats proud in the hope they can turn around their recent form slump. The Broncos have lost six games out of seven and must get their season on track against last-placed Gold Coast at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night. In 2006, Brisbane lost five games on the trot with four-time premiership winner and the club's leading try scorer Renouf ringing coach Wayne Bennett, concerned about the displays and that some players weren't "owning" the jerseys they were wearing. At that stage the greats of the 1990s had a mortgage on what it meant to be a Bronco. Renouf's No.3, Allan Langer's No.7 and the No.11/12 of Gorden Tallis had a real gravitas. "In 2006 I was watching them, like I have been of late, and I rang Wayne and said, 'that was terrible'," Renouf told AAP. "He said, 'why don't you come in and tell them?' I came to training with my 1992 grand final jersey. I gave a talk and said, 'there are only someof you that treasure the jersey like we did. This is my jersey, No.3.' "I said, 'I want you to take it off me. You have to want that jersey'." The Broncos kept the jersey and put it up in the dressing room in their stellar run to win the grand final. Darren Lockyer, Shane Webcke, Petero Civoniceva, Brad Thorn and Justin Hodges are among the 2006 players who would be in the Broncos' greatest ever side. Of the current group only Payne Haas would have a similar claim. "That Broncos jersey has always come with a standard attached to it and it still does," Renouf said. "It is one of the most well-know sporting brands in the country. It is a privilege to play for our club. "The players have to do the jersey proud and compete for 80 minutes. We weren't perfect but we knew if we were down in a game our teammate would pick us up. "We didn't see that against Manly (in last week's 34-6 loss) and it's just not there at the moment. They hit a rough patch and they just drop the ball." Renouf is hoping for "a reverse reaction" against the Titans. "It comes down to individuals. Payne shines every week and (lock) Pat Carrigan," Renouf said. "I don't want to single out players and be personal but it is about self-realisation. Wayne used to say, 'you tell me what you think I might not be happy with'. It makes you realise where you did stuff up and need to improve." When Renouf speaks about how the club changed his life as a footballer and a man, the emotion and care for the Broncos is palpable. His comments come absolutely from the right place. Renouf has spoken of his high regard for current centre Kotoni Staggs and recently dropped outside back Selwyn Cobbo, both of whom he has worked with in the Deadly Choices program to promote positive health and life choices in the Indigenous community. He wants both players to be part of a successful Broncos future. Staggs said he was committed to honouring past greats like Renouf. "That's the legacy that they started and they've handed down to us. They've been people that we've looked up to," he said. "This jersey that we put on, it means a lot. For what I do in this jersey myself, it's about who I pass it down to next. Every time I put this jersey on, I wear it with all my heart. I try to make sure I leave everything out on the field."
Herald Sun
10-05-2025
- Health
- Herald Sun
NRL news: Melbourne Storm pay heavy price for Welcome snub as NRL club dropped by major partner
Don't miss out on the headlines from NRL. Followed categories will be added to My News. The Melbourne Storm have paid a huge price for their last-minute axing of the Welcome to Country ceremony at their NRL Anzac Day fixture, with major partner Victorian Aboriginal Health Services (VAHS) cutting ties with the NRL club. The decision comes after the traditional Welcome to Country was not performed on Anzac Day. In response VAHS announced they would no longer partner with Melbourne due to the club's 'lack of respect and cultural sensitivity'. FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every game of every round in the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership, LIVE in 4K with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. The partnership included the Deadly Choices program, an initiative with the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health. While also as a result of the breakdown, VAHS will no longer be a Community outlet for tickets to NRL Indigenous Round, Storm home games, and will immediately stop organising local Koori children to play during halftime exhibition games. 'The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service has made the difficult decision to withdraw our partnership on the Deadly Choices campaign with Melbourne Storm, effective immediately,' VAHS' statement on Thursday read. 'Our decision is directly related to the Melbourne Storm Board's decision to cancel Aunty Joy's Welcome to Country at the Anzac Day match. Storm vs. Rabbitohs. 'This decision directly had a hurtful impact on Aunty Joy, the Djirri Djirri dancers, and the Wurundjeri People. We are mindful that the negative ripple effect was also felt by Aboriginal people across Naarm, the state, and the nation. 'The decision made by the Melbourne Storm Board demonstrated a lack of respect and cultural sensitivity towards Aboriginal people and Communities, specifically in relation to the treatment and recognition of Aunty Joy and the Wurundjeri People, particularly their cultural protocols and practices. 'Such an action is inconsistent with our values of respect, cultural integrity and cultural safety. The decision has initiated poor wellbeing, including feelings of sadness and anger among our Community and stakeholders. 'Our organisation is dedicated to fostering respectful, inclusive and culturally safe environments for Aboriginal People, and unfortunately, the actions and decisions taken by the Melbourne Storm Board have compromised these principles.' VAHS' decision comes after Storm chairman Matt Tripp told The Age the club's handling of the Welcome to Country situation had 'upset him greatly' as he declared the whole thing was simply a miscommunication. 'Once we understood the programming from management, we gave the green light to progress. By then, it was understandably too late for those who had already been informed of our earlier decision,' Tripp said, citing a lack of clarity between the board and management for the confusion. He explained: 'It (the incident) has disappointed me beyond words. 'I am acutely aware of the many different cultures and races we have involved in our football club and our supporter base. 'Like I do with anything within the club, I guard that with my life and I want to protect that at all costs. 'To have a miscommunication deem us as non-sensitive to Welcome to Country and beyond that, a part of Australian customs, that has upset me greatly.' Originally published as Melbourne Storm pay heavy price for Welcome to Country snub as major partner drops NRL club
News.com.au
09-05-2025
- Health
- News.com.au
Melbourne Storm pay heavy price for Welcome to Country snub as major partner drops NRL club
The Melbourne Storm have paid a huge price for their last-minute axing of the Welcome to Country ceremony at their NRL Anzac Day fixture, with major partner Victorian Aboriginal Health Services (VAHS) cutting ties with the NRL club. The decision comes after the traditional Welcome to Country was not performed on Anzac Day. In response VAHS announced they would no longer partner with Melbourne due to the club's 'lack of respect and cultural sensitivity'. FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every game of every round in the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership, LIVE in 4K with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. The partnership included the Deadly Choices program, an initiative with the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health. While also as a result of the breakdown, VAHS will no longer be a Community outlet for tickets to NRL Indigenous Round, Storm home games, and will immediately stop organising local Koori children to play during halftime exhibition games. 'The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service has made the difficult decision to withdraw our partnership on the Deadly Choices campaign with Melbourne Storm, effective immediately,' VAHS' statement on Thursday read. 'Our decision is directly related to the Melbourne Storm Board's decision to cancel Aunty Joy's Welcome to Country at the Anzac Day match. Storm vs. Rabbitohs. 'This decision directly had a hurtful impact on Aunty Joy, the Djirri Djirri dancers, and the Wurundjeri People. We are mindful that the negative ripple effect was also felt by Aboriginal people across Naarm, the state, and the nation. 'The decision made by the Melbourne Storm Board demonstrated a lack of respect and cultural sensitivity towards Aboriginal people and Communities, specifically in relation to the treatment and recognition of Aunty Joy and the Wurundjeri People, particularly their cultural protocols and practices. 'Such an action is inconsistent with our values of respect, cultural integrity and cultural safety. The decision has initiated poor wellbeing, including feelings of sadness and anger among our Community and stakeholders. 'Our organisation is dedicated to fostering respectful, inclusive and culturally safe environments for Aboriginal People, and unfortunately, the actions and decisions taken by the Melbourne Storm Board have compromised these principles.' VAHS' decision comes after Storm chairman Matt Tripp told The Age the club's handling of the Welcome to Country situation had 'upset him greatly' as he declared the whole thing was simply a miscommunication. 'Once we understood the programming from management, we gave the green light to progress. By then, it was understandably too late for those who had already been informed of our earlier decision,' Tripp said, citing a lack of clarity between the board and management for the confusion. He explained: 'It (the incident) has disappointed me beyond words. 'I am acutely aware of the many different cultures and races we have involved in our football club and our supporter base. 'Like I do with anything within the club, I guard that with my life and I want to protect that at all costs. 'To have a miscommunication deem us as non-sensitive to Welcome to Country and beyond that, a part of Australian customs, that has upset me greatly.'
