Frank Ponissi. The man behind the Melbourne Storm | Chiming In EP024

Frank Ponissi is regarded the best general manager of footy on the business.After dreaming of becoming an nrl player and later hoping to become a head coach, Ponissi’s journey took him into administration and he’s made every post a winner. Ponissi’s journey took him all over the world until I’m 2007 the Melbourne storm came knocking and he’s never looked back.In this episode of chiming in - you will hear how the ponissi and Craig Bellamy combination is unbreakable. He talks of his intentions for the storm to continue to build a dynasty and how he and his coach crave success.He also speaks candidly about the day he genuinely feared his coach was about to walk away from rugby league forever.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start01:10 - 1994 Kangaroo Tour04:15 - Passion for coaching06:55 - Becoming an administrator09:35 - Tough questions about Bellamy18:45 - The story behind the success of the Storm21:30 - Storm recruiting process24:10 - Junior RL in Melbourne28:00 - 2011 season30:25 - Bellamy and salary cap scandal36:45 - Importance of grass roots38:35 - Ryan Papenhuyzen42:35 - Smith & Slater coaching club footy one day45:25 - Laurie Daley & the Blues52:55 - Players carrying injuries55:15 - Going to AFL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.