(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. While on tour, Slater was named the Rugby League International Federation's International Player of the Year for the second time. [109], At the end of the 2016 season, Slater was awarded (and received) the Peter Jackson Medal for his outstanding contribution in assisting Kevin Walters with the coaching during the 2016 State of Origin series for Queensland. Billy played junior footy for Innisfail in Queensland. They have two children, Tyla and Jake. He had a brother Charlie Mitchell born in about 1956. Family: He married Nicole Rose in November 2009. Slater scored in the last 10 minutes of Game 1 in the Queensland's 1612 win in Brisbane,[60] and scored in the last 15 minutes of Game 3 in QLD's 3424 series winning match in Brisbane. Slater scored a try and was judged best on ground, earning the Clive Churchill Medal. [2] On 9 September 2014, Slater was selected for the Australia Kangaroos 2014 Four Nations train on squad but withdrew due to injury.[81][82]. Billy Slater and Nicole Slater: How they met, proposal details, inside their relationship - 9Honey, https://www.couriermail.com.au/lifestyle/stellar/a-challenge-billy-slater-opens-up-on-life-after-nrl/news-story/d7fdb0acac18f97b92bad93adfdde2be. [24] A few weeks later, after having claimed the minor premiership the Storm again met the Brisbane Broncos, this time in the 2006 NRL Grand Final. Slater had a modest game in attack for Australia but proved his worth by making numerous try-saving tackles in Australia's 2812 victory at SCG. I suppose it always has and always will. He added: 'When you love someone, it feels right. No two workouts are ever the same. Although Melbourne teammate Greg Inglis bought them back within 2 points with a try, a penalty try, courtesy of a Joel Monaghan infringement, ruled out any possible comeback. Ron Slater who is a former footy player and coach himself said his son planned to visit his home of far north Queensland more often and looked forward to more fishing trips on the Great Barrier Reef. [7] In Slater's next match in Round 2 against the Penrith Panthers, Slater played his first match for the Storm at fullback, scoring 2 tries in the Storm's 4216 win at Olympic Park. [146][147][148], In Game 2 of the Origin Series, Slater produced an outstanding performance setting-up 2 tries (the first try of the game to debutant left winger Valentine Holmes, when he combined with Johnathan Thurston and Darius Boyd; and the game-winning try to right winger Dane Gagai, when he combined with Michael Morgan leading-up to Johnathan Thurston kicking that winning conversion goal) helping QLD to level the series margin to 1-all in the 1816 win over NSW at ANZ Stadium. [172][173] Coach Mal Meninga opted to rest Slater for the Lebanon clash in Sydney, leading into the play-offs. Nicole's intimate knowledge of her subject emerges from a lifetime of involvement with riding, nurturing and showing. Slater lives in Melbourne with his wife, Nicole Slater (ne Rose). Following the awarding of the Dally M Medal, there was commentary about Slater's progress. [98][99][100][101] With speculations surrounding his playing future following that shoulder reconstruction,[102][103] his Melbourne Storm Fullback role was filled again by Cameron Munster. The Kangaroos won the match 1810.[70]. [68] Slater was Queensland's fullback for Games 1 and 2 of the 2012 State of Origin series which saw the Maroons record winning streak extend to seven series. He has also represented Australia. While their life may seem perfect, Billy admitted that relocating his family wasn't without its 'challenges'. Slater, 38, jumps into the Maroons hot seat following one of the most tumultuous series in Queensland's 41-year Origin history. [17] Slater was dumped from the Queensland side for the deciding third game in Brisbane which led to outrage from some Maroons fans. "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. [11] Slater retained his spot on the team for the second game of the series at Suncorp Stadium. Doris Jean (Slater) Rodgers passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 20, 2023, in The Villages, FL. [33] Two weeks later, Slater was selected to once again represent Queensland in the 2008 State of Origin series, this time displacing incumbent, Karmichael Hunt from fullback to five-eighth, Slater had a mixed performance for Queensland throwing a few loose passes despite running over 220 metres and making a line break that nearly resulted in a try to Greg Inglis. 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. After Slater's second suspension, Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy decided to give Slater some warm up matches for his comeback into first grade with both North Sydney Bears (Melbourne's feeder club in the NSWRL Premier League) and Norths Devils (Melbourne's feeder club in the Queensland Cup). 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. Reece Walsh took a call from Billy Slater on Monday as the 19-year-old Warriors star looks to learn all he can from arguably the greatest fullback of all time. [75] In the post season, Slater was chosen in Australian 24-man squad for the 2013 World Cup which Australia won the Final against New Zealand 342 at Old Trafford, where Slater scored 2 tries. RELATED: 'We became pen pals while he served in the Vietnam War'. [160][161][162] Two days following the Grand Final victory, Slater was named in the Australian Test Squad for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup Tournament. Birth Name: Billy Slater Occupation: Rugby Player Born In: Nambour, Australia Birthdate: June 18, 1983 Age: 39 years old (as of 2022) Ethnicity: White Nationality: Australian Sexuality: Straight Billy Slater was born on the 18th of June, 1983. Billy Slater has opened up about trading life in inner-city Melbourne for a farm 40 minutes away [41] Slater played in 24 matches and scored 14 tries for the Storm in the 2008 NRL season. Despite losing the match 3222, Slater took advantage of a knock-on from the Blues Anthony Minichiello to score a length of the field try during the match. It wasn't until almost a decade later when Billy made the first romantic move. We also have sports winners lists, and about major sports events and a summary of every year. Trusted by millions of genealogists since 2003 . With a wry smile and a beer in hand, Mr Slater said his son still had work to do before the end of the season. He also joined the Nine Networks NRL commentary team in 2019[192] On 14 March 2019 Melbourne Storm Announced the renaming of the Northern Stand of AAMI Park to Slater Stand. Not for Slater. Eight wins from the last nine deciders paints the picture of Queensland's State of Origin dominance with the series on the line. 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 has also represented Australia. It just happened. With just 10 minutes to go, Johnathan Thurston broke the New South Wales line, drawing in the fullback before passing the ball to Slater who ran the remaining 30 metres to score the match-winning try and a 1610 victory. 1x Rugby League World Cup Player of the Tournament: 1x Rugby League World Cup Top Try Scorer: This page was last edited on 9 February 2023, at 23:39. [190] He played his final game, a grand final loss to the Sydney Roosters, on 30 September 2018.[191]. Slater was selected for Australia in the 2009 Anzac Test match at fullback against New Zealand at Suncorp Stadium in the Kangaroos' 3810 redemption win over the Kiwis. Slater started the 2015 season, playing featuring in the first 5 rounds of the season. Nicole and I just try to raise them to be good people with good values, so far, so good.'. [185], Slater announced his intentions to retire from representative football after the 2018 State of Origin series and was yet to make a decision on playing only at the club level in 2019. Vurbl People: Interviews, Commentary, News, and More Billy Slater Autobiography by Billy Slater - Penguin Books Australia Read an extract Published: 3 December 2018 ISBN: 9780143782476 Imprint: Ebury Australia Format: Trade Paperback Pages: 416 RRP: $29.99 Categories: Biography Share Billy Slater Autobiography Billy Slater Formats & editions Tr. [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. "You could say rugby league is my religion. [9] Slater played the rest of the year at fullback. [104], During his time on the sideline, his Fullback positions was filled by Darius Boyd for both Australia (during the International Trans-Tasman ANZAC Test match, which was played at Newcastle's Hunter Stadium) and Queensland (for the State of Origin Series). In the third match, he saved a certain try, before scoring the match-turning and winning try with five minutes remaining in Queensland's 2318 win in Sydney. May 3rd, 2021. [108] and Australia's successful Four Nations campaign, as well as missing the first ever Perth International Rugby League Trans-Tasman Test match. [48] Slater notched up his 100th NRL career try in Melbourne's 4010 victory over the Brisbane Broncos in the preliminary final at Etihad Stadium, becoming only the second Melbourne player to do so after Matt Geyer. We always look forward to watching his games every week. [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. "She was making [the proposal] really difficult to be honest," he laughs. We had a lovely time feeding the animals and we were given so much information about the farm. The duo finally tied the knot in Cairns in November 2009. Slater broke the line with his first touch and kick return of the game. "Once he puts his mind to something, he does it. For a daily dose of 9Honey, sign up here to receive our top stories straight to your inbox, Auto news:2022 Maserati SUV lineup due by the end of the year - drive.com.au, Eight seniors share their best relationship advice, "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, The unusual way Chandler Powell made the 'first move' with Bindi Irwin, Billy and Nicole Slater have known each other since their early teens. AboutPressCopyrightContact. 23:40 AEDT 30 Sep 2021. [186], Slater was set to play in the opening game of the Origin series at the MCG; however, he withdrew from the Game 1 squad due to a hamstring injury, in what would have been his last Origin match in Melbourne. "You're always a Queenslander but everything is going to be a bit different now," Mrs Slater said. RELATED: 'He said if I made him a bread and butter pudding he'd propose. [16], Slater once again impressed in his third NRL season. [42] In 2008 he also received the Rugby League International Federation's International Player of the Year award.[43]. Despite his costly error and Australia losing the game 3420 to New Zealand, Slater was named Player of the Tournament following the World Cup final in Brisbane. It was winter in Melbourne, and "freezing cold. (Instagram), 'We became pen pals while he served in the Vietnam War', Billy and Nicole share two children: a 12-year-old daughter, Tyler, and a 10-year-old son, Jake. [91] Slater finished the season with him only playing in 7 matches and scoring 2 tries for the Storm. Billy Slater. Slater also won two premierships, the Clive Churchill Medal twice and the Dally M Medal with the Storm. Education: The education details are not available at this time. Slater scored the first try in Melbourne's 2013 World Club Challenge 1814 win over Leeds Rhinos. 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. When his brother and sister-in-law died, Billy became the guardian of their son Jamie and vented his anger on him. 'Moving away from the kids' close-knit group of friends was a challenge,' he confessed. For his efforts, Slater received the Wally Lewis Medal for Player of the Series, despite having only participated in two of the three Origin games and Queensland's overall series loss. Despite this, coach Kevin Walters opted to stick with Darius Boyd at Fullback, keep Justin O'Neill at right centre, Corey Oates at left wing, Dane Gagai at right wing and bring in Will Chambers to play left centre;[130] which resulted him being controversially left out of the Game 1 Squad. 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. Billy Slater and co-host Mark Levy riff through the winners, the losers, the players and the clubs, and answer the most pressing questions of the round. [55] Slater was also involved in Queensland's 30 whitewash in the 2010 State of Origin series and received the Wally Lewis Medal for player of the series. RELATED: The unusual way Chandler Powell made the 'first move' with Bindi Irwin. Billy Slater was so concussed from Canberra forward Sia Soliola's high shot that he couldn't remember playing in State of Origin III, according to a Melbourne medical report. [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. 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. His beaming mother Judy said she had been making scrapbooks full of newspaper clippings detailing their boy's greatest moments since he packed up his car and moved to Brisbane to play at age 18. I suppose it always has and always will," Billy tells 9Honey. On Popular Bio, He is one of the successful Rugby Player. 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. 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