[86] After the Storms' Round 10 match against the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the 1612 win at AAMI Park and following game 2 of the 2015 State of Origin series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Slater was ruled out of Origin Game 3 (the decider) and for the rest of the 2015 NRL season due to him having surgery on his troublesome injured shoulder (he originally injured in April, in Round 5). He scored 3 tries in Melbourne's 3218 Round 1 win at Etihad Stadium,[31] one at SFS in Round 3, a 106 loss to the Sydney Roosters and two at Olympic Park in Melbourne's 264 win over the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles. [182], Slater earned criticism during a home Round 6 game against the Newcastle Knights where he was accused of diving which led second-rower Lachlan Fitzgibbon to be sin-binned. [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. "There'll be less pressure, I can sit down and watch it now instead of standing up the whole time," she laughed. Famous Name Billy Slater Country Australia AU Facts Father Ron No. Home > Sports > List > Rugby League > Profiles > Slater. [2] Slater capped off a brilliant year by winning the Rugby League World Golden Boot Award as the best player in the world. var md = new Date() Slater played in the first two matches against New Zealand and then England. Speaking from their local pub in far north Queensland, Billy Slater's parents Ron and Judy said they were sad to hear their son's plans to retire from professional football after more than 300 NRL games. Carrying a shoulder injury (not 100% fully recovered) from the Storm's Round 5 game (in April) that resulted him being ruled out the Trans-Tasman ANZAC Test,[85] Slater featured for Queensland in Game 1 and Game 2 of the 2015 State of Origin series. [69] Slater was selected at fullback for the Kangaroos October Test against New Zealand at 1300SMILES Stadium. Producing yet another outstanding performance, Slater led Queensland to an 1812 victory at Suncorp Stadium, thus avoiding a potential 30 series whitewash by New South Wales. Wife, Nicole Slater. Slater broke the line with his first touch and kick return of the game. Billy Slater's cutting reality check for clubs whose star talent is consistently robbed. "I've got lots of memorabilia, and lots of videos for him, we're just so proud. [121][122][123] This was the first time he scored a double of tries, since round 9 of the 2015 season. "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. "I don't know that he'll have more time on his hands. 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. 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. Mrs Slater said although it was expensive to feed a rising professional football star, her son's dedication to his sport made all their sacrifices worth it. 'When that person walks into your life, it sort of smacks you in the face,' Billy told 9Honey in July. Funerals & Memorials. Following the awarding of the Dally M Medal, there was commentary about Slater's progress. 'But with kids there are always challenges - whether they're two, 12 or 22. How to Cite. [21] Slater was suspended for 2 matches. Slater started the 2015 season, playing featuring in the first 5 rounds of the season. But, according to Billy, the first words out of her mouth were, "No, no", "What do you mean 'No'?!" Slater was suspended in Round 4 for seven matches for kicking Wests Tigers prop John Skandalis, but also scored two tries in the match. [56] Slater played in 22 matches and scored 10 tries in the Storms drama filled 2010 NRL season. Discover Billy Slater's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Forget spending money on gym memberships or fancy equipment - everything that you need to improve your . 3.40. After retiring from the NRL in 2018, Billy moved to a farm with his wife of 12 years, Nicole, and their two children, daughter Tyla, 12, and son Jake, 10, a year later. [46] Slater played in the other 2 matches in the Queensland's 2009 winning State of Origin team. The brown-eyed actress grew up there with her parents, Kathy and Dale Wilson, and sister, Tracy Wilson. Billy Slater. An established ambassador for Adidas, in 2012 Slater appeared as part of a promotional campaign[71] for their F50 adizero III boots alongside Dale Thomas of Aussie Rules and European football (soccer) player David Villa. var months = new Array ("January","February","March","April","May","June","July","August","September","October","November","December") So I did'. For the Anzac Test, Slater was selected to play at fullback in the Kangaroos 2012 victory against New Zealand at Eden Park. His ethnicity is white, and holds Australian nationality. [14] Slater played 22 matches and scored 14 tries for the Storm in the 2004 NRL season. Billy Paul Slater, 88, of Mount Airy, passed away suddenly Wednesday Jan. 11. "He's played well. In 2008, Slater was voted the best international player in the world, winning the Golden Boot Award. 'Moving away from the kids' close-knit group of friends was a challenge,' he confessed. ", RELATED: 'I said, "If we win the final, I'll buy her a ring"'. 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. "I've been talking to him about it. About midway through the second half of the World Cup final Slater, who had set up Australia's first two tries, made a grave misjudgement, Slater threw a wild pass back in field after attempting to go the short side from a kick return and it was snapped up by Benji Marshall for a gift four-pointer. Slater's form was rewarded when he was selected at fullback for the Australian national team in the Centenary Test against New Zealand, displacing the incumbent Brett Stewart. [18] With injuries and suspensions, Slater had to wait three years for another chance at State of Origin. Billy's career with the Storm led him and his childhood sweetheart Nicole to make their home in Melbourne's inner . Slater, who starred for the . [49], In the next week, the Grand Final was won by the Melbourne Storm over the Parramatta Eels 2316. 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. William Slater (born 18 June 1983), is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. [citation needed] Slater played in 4 matches and scored 4 tries in the tournament. We had a lovely time feeding the animals and we were given so much information about the farm. of Twitter Followers 174K No. . He scored over 570 points during his first 10 seasons with the Melbourne Storm. [16], Slater once again impressed in his third NRL season. In Round 19, Slater was involved in an all-in brawl in a match against the St George Illawarra Dragons in the Storms 260 win at Olympic Park. He's got breeding horses and his house is almost built so [his wife] Nicole and the kids have been having fun with that," his mother Judy Slater added. He's very thoughtful and very normal. Slater's four try haul earned him man of the match honours. Nicole's intimate knowledge of her subject emerges from a lifetime of involvement with riding, nurturing and showing. He played as a fullback from earls 2000s to late 2010s. 10 ratings1 review. "Anything that had his name in it I'd cut out of the paper, I'm a bit more selective now," she laughed. His identity is white, and has Australian ethnicity. [citation needed], A regular contributor to Canterbury Junior Football Club in Melbourne, Slater also frequently gives up his time to help other Junior Sport Programs around Australia. A few weeks ago he said to me, it's about time to go," Mr Slater said. Slater was born in Nambour, Queensland, Australia on 18 June 1983. 'Every morning the kids get up and feed the horses before they do homeschooling,' he toldStellar On Friday. Billy and Nicole share two children: a 12-year-old daughter, Tyler, and a 10-year-old son, Jake. No two workouts are ever the same. "She was making [the proposal] really difficult to be honest," he laughs. [We'll] go fishing and to the pub. Billy was recently selected as the Queensland Maroons Head Coach on 24 September 2021 on a two-year deal. Professional Career Vullu is a young man who became famous in Australia as a professional rugby league footballer. In July 2004, he appeared as a guest at the Western Film Fair in Charlotte, North Carolina, along with Stella Stevens, Andrew Prine, Heather Lowe, Lane Bradbury, and Sonny Shroyer. In an interview with The Courier Mail's Stellar On Friday, the 38-year-old former rugby league star reflected on his family's move to the country. [183][184], Slater also captained the Melbourne Storm for the first time in his NRL Career and during Cameron Smith's suspension absence, against the Manly Sea Eagles in the 424 loss during Round 11. [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. Text size. [91] Slater finished the season with him only playing in 7 matches and scoring 2 tries for the Storm. RELATED: 'He said if I made him a bread and butter pudding he'd propose. [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. (Image credit: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron) The former EastEnders star previously hinted at a return to the soap, although her busy filming schedule for ITV hit Grantchester would have prevented it at the time.. She said on Loose Women in 2018: "It would have to be logistically right.She was such a brilliant character. Posted Thu 23 Sep 2021 at 10:04pm, updated Fri 24 Sep 2021 at 1:46am. Billy Slater has reflected on his first win as QLD Maroons coach, as three of his debutants produced stellar displays in an upset 16-10 win over New South Wales. Cooper Patrick Cronk (born 5 December 1983) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. An Australian international and one-time captain of the Queensland State of Origin team, he played his entire club career in the National Rugby League for the Melbourne Storm, with whom he played in seven NRL Grand Finals. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. "He's going to love look back on his career with his family in years to come.". It's a. 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