Sirro unleashed! 1989 Grand Final, Junior Footy Issues & American Football! | Kenty Prime Time EP028

This week on Kenty Prime Time, Kenty and Johnny sit down with rugby league giant Paul Sironen for an unmissable chat. The boys dive deep into the famous 1989 Grand Final, discuss the real issues facing junior rugby league today—coaches, players, and parents—and Sirro even reveals what it was like to swap codes and play American football. Plus, hear the story behind his GREATEST passion… the Balmain Tigers. With plenty of laughs, honesty, and great stories, this episode has it all. Paul Sironen’s accolades include: •246 games for the Balmain Tigers •14 games for NSW in State of Origin •21 Tests for the Australian Kangaroos •Member of the Balmain Team of the Century •Inducted into the NSWRL Hall of Fame Don’t miss this fun, fiery, and fascinating episode with one of rugby league’s all-time greats! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Start 00:19 - Mick Neil's sickness 03:11 - Balmain fairytale 06:18 - Paying Hawaii American Football 10:17 - Debuting for Balmain 14:13 - Warren Ryan blueprint 20:35 - 2025 Raiders and 1989 Tigers similarities 23:23 - '89 Grand Final 31:55 - The nickname 'Kaboobie' 32:37 - Playing in the south of France 38:38 - RISE initiative 42:54 - Issues with junior coaches and parents 45:34 - Origin journey 54:24 - Benefits of lifelong clubs 59:26 - Rapid fire questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.