Rhyse Martin: Owning the Jersey & Speaking Up When It’s Hard

Rhyse Martin is a current professional rugby league player with the Leeds Rhinos and a proud PNG Kumuls representative, having debuted for the national team in 2014. In this episode, we talk about the highs and lows of life in professional footy — from his humble upbringing in Australia to the pride of wearing both the NRL and Kumuls jersey.Rhyse opens up about what he wishes he did differently as a young player, like being more aggressive and less timid around senior teammates, and we unpack the importance of confidence and presence in high-performance environments.Toward the end, Rhyse speaks honestly about mental challenges and the courage it takes to ask for help — something that’s not easy, but incredibly important. It was a meaningful conversation.Connect with Rhyse and follow him on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhysemartin/About David Mead:David played 14 years of professional rugby league, representing the Brisbane Broncos, Gold Coast Titans, Catalans Dragons, and captaining the PNG Kumuls. With over 230 professional games and 15 international appearances , he’s gained valuable insight into what it takes to perform at the highest level. Now, through conversations with fellow athletes, business minds, and community leaders, David shares real stories and lessons to inspire and empower the next generation.Connect with David and follow him on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.mead.94Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmead411/Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidmead411LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mead-7604b986/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davidmead411?lang=enYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@davidmeadpodcast