[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. Longtime member of Australia's rugby team. While their life may seem perfect, Billy admitted that relocating his family wasn't without its 'challenges'. Billy Slater. "Anything that had his name in it I'd cut out of the paper, I'm a bit more selective now," she laughed. We will continue to update details on Billy Slater's family. In recent years, sensing the end was nigh, the kid from Innisfail decided he would rekindle his childhood passion for horseracing by venturing into the world of breeding. (Instagram), 'He said if I made him a bread and butter pudding he'd propose. 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. 1997-2023 Topend Sports Network [26], Slater had a quiet start to the 2007 season. Our beloved Billy Moore recently passed on 2/28/2023. [46] Slater played in the other 2 matches in the Queensland's 2009 winning State of Origin team. Text size. Subscribe https://bit.ly/2lvA. Ron is in a sound health condition now and is enjoying his life with the family. Even now I still get the nerves," Mrs Slater said. It was winter in Melbourne, and "freezing cold. According to the now 38-year-old Billy, it was a "great time in [his] life" the duo were friends, bonding over riding horses and show jumping. 23:07 AEDT 30 Sep 2021 He had a brother Charlie Mitchell born in about 1956. also known as: Billy the Kid: family: Wife, Nicole Slater. He was always there for everyone, helping anyone anyway he could. A few weeks ago he said to me, it's about time to go," Mr Slater said. [25] Slater played in 15 matches and scored 5 tries for the Storm in the 2006 NRL season. Slater is an Australian nationality. [118][119] The following week, he started at Fullback in the Storm's 2214 win over the West Tigers playing 80 minutes at Leichhardt Oval, which was his first full-game and away game. [citation needed], "Segment: Player Probe (Part 2): What was your nickname as a kid? Slater was also the winner of the television game show Australia's Greatest Athlete in 2009 and 2010. Despite still being out of action, he missed being part of Queensland's State of Origin victorious campaign although he worked closely with new Maroons coach Kevin Walters as a consultant[105] during the 2016 State of Origin series period, assisting him in coaching and working with the backs, as well as working closely with the team. After a stellar dbut season saw him crowned Dally M Rookie of the Year (although the awards that year were cancelled in protest). Slater played in the first two matches against New Zealand and then England. [174][175] He then played in Australia's semi-final game against Fiji, scoring 2 tries (which resulted him breaking the all-time World Cup Try-Scoring Record; scoring his 16th World Cup try, as well as his 27th Test try) in the 526 win at Suncorp Stadium, guiding the Australians to the World Cup Grand Final. In game two, just days shy of his 21st birthday, Slater was named man of the match after scoring two tries. Billy was a wonderful, amazing Man, Father, Brother, & Friend who touched the lives of everyone around him. Slater, who starred for the . On 10 October 2018, Slater joined Australian Football League (AFL) club St Kilda in a leadership role. He was a fantastic athlete with a height of 5 feet and 9 inches (176 cm) and a weight of 14st 0lb (89kg), which was ideal for the sport. He has ranked on the list of those famous people who were born on June 18, 1983. "I don't know that he'll have more time on his hands. Thu 23 Sep 2021 19.40 EDT The Kid is now the coach, with Billy Slater confirmed as Queensland's new State of Origin mentor. 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. 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Funerals & Memorials. [131][132][133] Following Queensland's Origin Game 1 loss to New South Wales,[134] Slater continued-on with his outstanding consistent performances helping the Storm to victories over the Knights[135][136] and Sharks. [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. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about Billy Slater on MyHeritage, the world's family history network. He was sin-binned for throwing several punches at winger, Jason Nightingale. 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. It's something you buy into and believe in, isn't it? [78] Slater played all three games of the 2014 State of Origin series in which Queensland lost the series 21, the first series the NSW Blues won since the 2005 series. Billy was recently selected as the Queensland Maroons Head Coach on 24 September 2021 on a two-year deal. [153][154][155][156][157], On 27 September leading into the Grand Final; Slater was awarded the Fullback of the Year Award at the NRL Dally M Awards Event. . Sometimes, all it needs is a little helping hand to remind it that nature intended us to move!NRL superstar Billy Slater and expert trainer Michael Chapman have designed these 32 easy-to-follow workouts to help you inject more action into your everyday life. The 35-year-old rugby league star played 16 seasons at fullback for the Melbourne Storm, as well as State of Origin for Queensland and 30 Tests for Australia. He played as a fullback from earls 2000s to late 2010s. He had a heart of gold and put so many before himself. [4] A North Queensland Cowboys fan growing up, he never made a representative side with the club. [52], Slater topped off the season with selection for Australia in the 2009 Four Nations tournament in Europe. Hailing from Innesfail in rugged far north Queensland, Billy Slater's rugby league days began in the tough local Foley Shield competition, where his father and uncles had played before him. 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. 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 returned to the field in Round 2, playing his 300th NRL Career game in the 810 loss the West Tigers at AAMI Park. This week he talks to Billy Slater. "He said to me the other day, tell me when there's some fine weather and I'll be up," he said. 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. Billy popped the question when Nicole was "heavily pregnant" with their first child, 12-year-old daughter Tyler. Billy Slater scored 19 tries in his first season - the highest try scorer for the Melbourne Storm in 2003. Billy Slater was surprised to be offered the Maroons role "When this position got put in front of me, I sort of didn't really know how to react. Following the awarding of the Dally M Medal, there was commentary about Slater's progress. + " " + md.getFullYear()); A rugby league dual premiership winner with the Melbourne Storm. [113][114] However, coach Craig Bellamy opted to rest him for the opening 2 rounds of the 2017 season[115] and Slater had to wait until round 3 to returning to action. [28] Slater was part of the Melbourne Storm 2007 NRL Grand Final winning team at Fullback, defeating the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 348, which was later stripped from them for cheating the salary cap. "There'll be less pressure, I can sit down and watch it now instead of standing up the whole time," she laughed. NRL legend Billy Slater, 39, and wife Nicole make a rare appearance at the Gold Coast's . Rugby league legend Billy Slater believes there's little more the NRL can do to educate its players amid yet another off-season of scandal, arguing education "is a parent job, not an NRL job". [20] Injuries and suspensions kept Slater out of contention for a spot in the Queensland team in 2006. [77] In the 2014 Anzac Test, Slater played at fullback for Australia in the Kangaroos' 3018 victory against New Zealand at SFS. In Game 2 Slater played off the interchange bench in QLD's 300 win in Brisbane. Search for: billy slater farm mornington peninsula. He played his whole NRL career at Melbourne and won four grand finals, two Clive Churchill Medals and the Dally M Medal with the Storm before his retirement from the sport in 2018. Despite playing consistently well since coming back from injury; Slater was left out of the Australian Kangaroos Test Squad for the International Trans-Tasman ANZAC Test match to New Zealand,[124] with coach Mal Meninga opted to stay loyal and stick with Darius Boyd at Fullback,[125] as well as the players who were part of last year's successful Four Nations Campaign.[126]. He was born in Nambour, Queensland. 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. 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. [187] He returned from injury in game 2 to play his 30th Origin game, producing an outstanding performance despite Queensland losing game 2 and the series in New South Wales' home game victory at ANZ Stadium. Paperback 3 Dec 2018 EBook 28 Aug 2017 Buy from [190] He played his final game, a grand final loss to the Sydney Roosters, on 30 September 2018.[191]. "Looking back at my childhood, I couldn't have asked for a better place to grow up than North Queensland; it's the weather . [62] The Melbourne Storm won the minor premiership, but were defeated by the New Zealand Warriors 2012 in the Preliminary Final at AAMI Park, ending Slater's season. Bio & Family; Name: Billy Slater: Birth Name: Willian Slater: DOB: June 18, 1983: Place of Birth: Nambour, Queensland, Australia: Age: 36: Father's Name: Ron Slater: Mother's Name . (Instagram), 'I said, "If we win the final, I'll buy her a ring"', he's working on their fitness and health app, , available on the Apple and Android app stores, or via, sign up here to receive our top stories straight to your inbox, Harry Styles' hairdresser reveals cheeky backstage antics, Vet warning as summer of snake bites continues, You won't recognise these politicians in their younger days. [citation needed] Slater played in 4 matches and scored 4 tries in the tournament. After dinner, he suggested that they go and sit on the water and get some ice cream, even though she really was not keen. document.write("Page last modified: "+ md.getDate()+" " + months[md.getMonth()] 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. [128] This was also his first game playing at Suncorp Stadium, since round 20 of the 2014 Season which was against the Brisbane Broncos;[129] despite missing Game 3 (the decider) of the 2015 State of Origin series and last year's Game 2 of the 2016 State of Origin series. An Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. In 2008, Slater was voted the best international player in the world, winning the Golden Boot Award. Billy said he "looked like an a--hole" when he denied Nicole's request to borrow his jacket on their after-dinner adventure, but inside, he was nervous. According to Billy Slater wiki, he was born on June 18, 1983. Billy, aged around 20, had been newly drafted to Melbourne Storm, and returned to his native Queensland for some time. Slater came back to the main line-up in Round 25 against the Canberra Raiders in the Storms 2218 win at Canberra Stadium. [59] Slater played in all three 2011 State of Origin matches, as fullback for the Queensland Maroons. Associated With He was joined by Brett Morris on Australia's national rugby team in 2009.

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