Slater then returned to the starting line-up at Fullback for the quarter-final game, scoring a try in Australia's 460 win against Samoa in Darwin. Slater's start to the 2008 season can be described as nothing short of sensational. [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. [182], Slater earned criticism during a home Round 6 game against the Newcastle Knights where he was accused of diving which led second-rower Lachlan Fitzgibbon to be sin-binned. In Round 22 against the Newcastle Knights in the Storms 3230 loss at Hunter Stadium, Slater eclipsed Andrew Ettingshausen tryscoring record with 166 tries, Slater now currently being third in the highest tryscorer ranks. Slater finished the 2012 NRL season with him scoring 16 tries in 21 matches for the Storm, which made him the highest fullback try scorer in the NRL with 140 tries, going past previous holder Rhys Wesser with 129. Billy looked smart wearing a white linen shirt along with a fitted checked blazer and a pair of black pants. 'When that person walks into your life, it sort of smacks you in the face,' Billy told 9Honey in July. I suppose it always has and always will," Billy tells 9Honey. About midway through the second half of the World Cup final Slater, who had set up Australia's first two tries, made a grave misjudgement, Slater threw a wild pass back in field after attempting to go the short side from a kick return and it was snapped up by Benji Marshall for a gift four-pointer. 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. 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. 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. "Not too many get to the level he has. [169], Playing at Fullback in his first international test match for Australia since 2014, Slater scored a try and produced an outstanding man-of-the-match performance in the 184 win over England at Melbourne's AAMI Park. A post shared by Billy Slater (@b1slater) on Aug 11, 2017 at 12:33am PDT. Slater, who starred for the . 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 . New South Wales breathed a collective sigh of relief when the 2017 Origin series signalled the end of an era for Queensland and the representative playing careers of legends Billy Slater . Slater was born in Nambour, Queensland, Australia on 18 June 1983. [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. [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). 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. [32] After his start to the season, Slater garnered praise from league experts such as Laurie Daley and Andrew Johns as being the best player in the game. 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. He scored 3 tries in Melbourne's 3218 Round 1 win at Etihad Stadium,[31] one at SFS in Round 3, a 106 loss to the Sydney Roosters and two at Olympic Park in Melbourne's 264 win over the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles. After a stellar dbut season saw him crowned Dally M Rookie of the Year (although the awards that year were cancelled in protest). Slater's four try haul earned him man of the match honours. [34] Slater returned for Game 2 but was dropped to the interchange bench before replacing Karmichael Hunt 30 minutes into the match at ANZ Stadium. "I'm very grateful to the gods or to the universe or whatever . [116][117] In Round 3, Slater made his successful return against the Brisbane Broncos at AAMI Park, starting from the bench and playing for 52 minutes in the Storm's 1412 win. 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. [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. Slater scored the first try in Melbourne's 2013 World Club Challenge 1814 win over Leeds Rhinos. [11] Slater retained his spot on the team for the second game of the series at Suncorp Stadium. [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. [4] A North Queensland Cowboys fan growing up, he never made a representative side with the club. 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. [50] Slater was named the Storms highest tryscorer in the 2009 NRL season with 18 tries in 26 matches. [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. Beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Slater, Jr. and Richard B. Rodgers. [29] Slater won the Storms Back of the Year Award. Billy Slater's enormous talent has allowed him to achieve almost every conceivable goal achievable in his chosen field - two premierships, five State of Origin series wins, three club best and fairest awards, 14 Test caps, and the coveted Golden Boot Award as the Rugby League Player of the Year. When Billy Slater and his wife of 11 years Nicole Slater (ne Rose) started dating 16 years ago, Billy wasn't looking for his one great love. Subscribe and never miss an episode of The Billy Slater Podcast. Billy Slater's cutting reality check for clubs whose star talent is consistently robbed. He's a very determined lad although you wouldn't know it with his schooling but in everything else he's extremely committed.". With Greg Inglis already sidelined and ruled out of the season with a season-ending knee injury, Slater was expected to return to the Queensland Squad for the 2017 State of Origin series. But at the end of the day, this is important to . [56] Slater played in 22 matches and scored 10 tries in the Storms drama filled 2010 NRL season. Father and son frequently go on fishing trips on the Great Barrier Reef. Although Nicole is an artist by trade, and Billy is a footballer, their shared passions and interests such as their love of horses have never failed to bring them together. [67] Slater played in 3 matches of the series. The Willunga family home of stylist and Read&Hall co-owner Emma Read. Associated With He was joined by Brett Morris on Australia's national rugby team in 2009. Forget spending money on gym memberships or fancy equipment - everything that you need to improve your . After dinner, he suggested that they go and sit on the water and get some ice cream, even though she really was not keen. [19], Slater had a less successful 2006 season. I suppose it always has and always will. 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. [79][80] Slater finished the Storm's 2014 NRL season with him playing in 22 matches and scoring 12 tries. [We'll] go fishing and to the pub. [22] In Round 22 against the Wests Tigers in the Storms 464 win at Olympic Park,[23] Slater was given a two match suspension for a late forearm, which was his third suspension for the season. [14] Slater played 22 matches and scored 14 tries for the Storm in the 2004 NRL season. [106][107], Slater also missed being part of Storm's Grand Final home-away-from-home clash to the Cronulla Sharks Slater is the son of Ron Slater and Judy Slater. Billy Slater scored 19 tries in his first season - the highest try scorer for the Melbourne Storm in 2003. Not for Slater. (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. document.write(" CITE THIS PAGE: "+ author + ", "" + document.title + "." Topend Sports Website, "+ published + ", "+ url + ", Accessed " + md.getDate()+" " + months[md.getMonth()] + " " + md.getFullYear());
"He's going to love look back on his career with his family in years to come.". [10], Slater made his debut on the wing for Queensland in game one of the 2004 State of Origin series. It was then he decided to get back in touch with Nicole, and the rest is history. [190] He played his final game, a grand final loss to the Sydney Roosters, on 30 September 2018.[191]. [121][122][123] This was the first time he scored a double of tries, since round 9 of the 2015 season. He had a heart of gold and put so many before himself. The Melbourne Storm full-back, who hails from Innisfail in far north Queensland, this week confirmed he will retire at the end of the NRL season. [52], Slater topped off the season with selection for Australia in the 2009 Four Nations tournament in Europe. His father is a former football player and mentor. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), abc.net.au/news/billy-slaters-parents-react-to-his-retirement/10106426, Get breaking news alerts directly to your phone with our app. Slater also won two premierships, the Clive Churchill Medal twice and the Dally M Medal with the Storm. [51] During the off-season he was given the first 'Player of the Finals' award, presented by the Rugby League Writers' Association. But, according to Billy, the first words out of her mouth were, "No, no", "What do you mean 'No'?!" "I've been talking to him about it. Now, alongside Nicole who herself is a talented artist he's working on their fitness and health app Move with Billy Slater, available on the Apple and Android app stores, or via their website. 23:07 AEDT 30 Sep 2021 Slater amassed 190 NRL tries for the Melbourne Storm, which is the second most in an Australian first-grade career, behind Ken Irvine. Together, they won four premierships (though two were later. 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. 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. [59] Slater played in all three 2011 State of Origin matches, as fullback for the Queensland Maroons. A broken arm to Scott Prince at the 17-minute mark forced Slater to fullback with Karmichael Hunt switching to five eighth. The champion fullback, a key member of the Maroons' most successful. 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. ', The comments below have not been moderated, By
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. (AAP Image: Daniel Pockett) He added: 'When you love someone, it feels right. 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]. [54] Despite Melbourne being stripped of their 2007 and 2009 premierships due to the discovery of a salary cap breach, Slater was allowed to keep his Clive Churchill Medal. [84] He returned to action in round 8, producing a strong 80-minutes man-of-the-match performance against the Parramatta Eels, scoring 2 tries and producing a try-saving tackle on Semi Radradra. Billy's family includes his father, Ron Slater; a former footy player and coach and mother named Judy Slater. Melbourne's Billy Slater, Cameron Smith and Cooper Cronk celebrate the 2012 grand final victory Source: News Limited "This is where I wanted to officially end it as well. [12] Slater scored a try in the decider but could not stop a Brad Fittler inspired New South Wales side from clinching the series in QLD's 3614 loss. In his comeback game in Round 13 against the Sydney Roosters in the Storms 2016 win at Olympic Park, Slater only played 25 minutes of the second half on the wing and was later found guilty of using a dangerous throw on Roosters centre Ryan Cross. They married in Cairns in November 2009. Father and child spend much of the time fishing and tripping over the Great Barrier Reef. He has also represented Australia. 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 . Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this article, China has taken a 'dramatic' lead in critical technologies used for military power, report says, Rajwinder Singh charged with murder over the death of Toyah Cordingley, Superb Lyon claims eight-wicket haul, Australia chasing 76 for victory in third Test, British MP rejects Dutton's claim the UK does not have capacity to build Australia's nuclear-powered subs, NT Police sergeant denies offering legal defence to Zachary Rolfe after shooting of Kumanjayi Walker, Aaryan's parents have skills Australia desperately needs. Born Sept. 6, 1928 in Ray County, MO to George and Leona Slater, he was the devoted husband of Mary Helen. Slater was suspended in Round 4 for seven matches for kicking Wests Tigers prop John Skandalis, but also scored two tries in the match. [21] Slater was suspended for 2 matches. Slater broke the line with his first touch and kick return of the game. The couple said they felt the same pride watching Billy in junior rugby league games as they did as a professional. [76], In Round 2 against the Penrith Panthers, Slater reached a milestone of having played 250 games for Melbourne Storm in the 1817 win at AAMI Park. (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.. 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He scored over 570 points during his first 10 seasons with the Melbourne Storm. Discover Billy Slater's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Billy was the youngest of two sons. [137][138] He was then recalled to the Queensland squad[139][140][141][142] along with Johnathan Thurston for game 2,[143][144] which resulted incumbent Australian Test Fullback Darius Boyd shifting to Centre[145] and Justin O'Neill dropped from the team. Since retiring from the NRL in 2018, Billy has held a leadership role in the AFL St Kilda team, as well as a commentary role with Nine. Slater went on to play fullback for Australia in the 2008 World Cup, scoring hat-tricks in matches against England (524 win at Etihad) & Fiji (520 win at SFS). Slater scored three tries in Australia's 4616 win over England in the final and also acrobatically tapped the ball back infield setting up a try for teammate, Cameron Smith. [58][failed verification] For the 2011 Anzac Test, Slater was selected to play for Australia at fullback, scoring two tries in the Kangaroos 2010 victory against New Zealand at Cbus Super Stadium. Producing yet another outstanding performance, Slater led Queensland to an 1812 victory at Suncorp Stadium, thus avoiding a potential 30 series whitewash by New South Wales. [47] Melbourne finished the season 4th on the NRL table and avenged their 2008 Grand Final loss to Manly by defeating them 4012 in the first week of the finals at Etihad Stadium. Slater played in the first two matches against New Zealand and then England. Billy Slater. Slater also set the club's record for most ever tries and NRL record for most ever tries by a fullback. (And his parents Ron and Judy still live here in NQ.)
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He was named Australia's Greatest Athlete in 2009 and 2010. Search for: billy slater farm mornington peninsula. 1997-2023 Topend Sports Network Billy, aged around 20, had been newly drafted to Melbourne Storm, and returned to his native Queensland for some time. Slater's form was rewarded when he was selected at fullback for the Australian national team in the Centenary Test against New Zealand, displacing the incumbent Brett Stewart. Billy Slater. 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. [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. He's a bushie, a country kid and he's never let any of this go to his head. Her first taste of fame came in 1990 when she won Miss Teen USA. 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. Now she believes she's being penalised, 'Weight of the dead on my shoulders': Academic breaks down at gay hate deaths inquiry, Goanna stuck atop Mildura radio tower offers poor reception to its rescuers, Outside her tent, next to a popular city walking track, homeless Tasha is past caring what people think, Prestigious girls' school drama teacher guilty of sexually abusing students in 1980s, WA environmental watchdog says 'real' chance Alcoa pipeline could leak toxic chemicals into drinking water dam, Vietnam's parliament elects the nation's next president amid anti-corruption campaign. Billy's career with the Storm led him and his childhood sweetheart Nicole to make their home in Melbourne's inner . Paperback 3 Dec 2018 EBook 28 Aug 2017 Buy from [17] Slater was dumped from the Queensland side for the deciding third game in Brisbane which led to outrage from some Maroons fans. [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. Billy Paul Slater, 88, of Mount Airy, passed away suddenly Wednesday Jan. 11. AboutPressCopyrightContact. Billy is not afraid to gush about his wife, saying she is the "most caring person" he knows, and she would do anything for him or their young family though she did actually say no when he first proposed. Both Billy and Nicole have always shared a love of horses, having first met at a 'pony club' when they were teenagers. Billy Slater was born on 18 June, 1983 in Nambour, Australia. Records may include photos, original . 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