[citation needed] In Round 21 against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at Remondis Stadium, Slater played his 100th NRL career match in the Storms 1716 win. The Best of Billy Slater 161,641 views Mar 16, 2015 1K Dislike Share Save 13-aside 12.2K subscribers An Australian international and Queensland State of Origin representative fullback, he has. Billy and Nicole had actually known each other since their adolescence, first meeting at a "pony club" when they were around 13 or 14. They have two children, Tyla and Jake. [120], In Round 9, Slater finally broke his long try-scoring drought by scoring 2 tries in a strong man-of-the-match performance in the Storm's 3422 win over the Dragons. 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. (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. 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. (And his parents Ron and Judy still live here in NQ.) Beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Slater, Jr. and Richard B. Rodgers. In the post season Slater was named at Fullback in the Melbourne Storm Team of the Decade.[30]. 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). Paperback 3 Dec 2018 EBook 28 Aug 2017 Buy from [18] With injuries and suspensions, Slater had to wait three years for another chance at State of Origin. He's a bushie, a country kid and he's never let any of this go to his head. 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. 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. [2] Slater capped off a brilliant year by winning the Rugby League World Golden Boot Award as the best player in the world. Billy Slater played for the Melbourne Storm for sixteen seasons in the NRL and was an Australian International and Queensland State of Origin representative fullback. Text size. . He was sin-binned for throwing several punches at winger, Jason Nightingale. Days after playing in the 2008 NRL Grand Final 400 defeat the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles,[40] Slater was named the Melbourne club's Player of the Year. [8] From Rounds 48, Slater played in the centre position before moving back to fullback in Round 10 against the Brisbane Broncos in the Storms 3616 loss at Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre. I suppose it always has and always will. "It was cool watching him as a little kid playing footy. Cooper Patrick Cronk (born 5 December 1983) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. [149][150] Slater remained in the team for game 3 and he produced another outstanding performance in the decider, combining with Storm teammates Cameron Smith, Cooper Cronk and Cameron Munster in QLD's NRL one-club spine combination; to guide QLD to a series win in the 226 victory over NSW at Suncorp Stadium. Now, he and his wife Nicole are sharing that wisdom with the world in a new workout program, Move With Billy Slater, that the whole family can use to stay active. Subscribe and never miss an episode of The Billy Slater Podcast. "It's sad he's retiring. Slater came back to the main line-up in Round 25 against the Canberra Raiders in the Storms 2218 win at Canberra Stadium. This prolonged experience underpins . [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. [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. On Popular Bio, He is one of the successful Rugby Player. Slater was born in Nambour, Queensland, Australia on 18 June 1983. On 30 August 2019, Slater was chosen at Fullback in the Queensland Maroons team of the decade. He had a great height of 5 ft and 9 inches or 176 cm and a weight of 14st 0lb or 89kgs which was perfect for the sport. [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. [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]. Freddie Slater is the son of Little Mo. In 2008, Slater was voted the best international player in the world, winning the Golden Boot Award. [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. [176][177][178][179] Playing Fullback in the World Cup Grand Final at Suncorp Stadium, Slater featured in Australia's 60 win over England, playing an important role and producing another fine performance in the green-and-gold jersey. [We'll] go fishing and to the pub. The QRL has named Billy Slater as the Maroons coach for the 2022 Origin series. His father is a former football player and coach. [190] He played his final game, a grand final loss to the Sydney Roosters, on 30 September 2018.[191]. Browse for Billy Slater interviews, guest appearances, and call-ins. Slater was suspended in Round 4 for seven matches for kicking Wests Tigers prop John Skandalis, but also scored two tries in the match. He scored over 570 points during his first 10 seasons with the Melbourne Storm. Historical records and family trees related to Billy Slater. of Instagram Followers 301K Father Nationality Australian Mother Judy Slater Birth Name William Slater Currently Married Yes Salary $700,000 Married to Nicole Slater Birth Country Nambour, Queensland, Australia Famous Name Billy Slater I suppose it always has and always will," Billy tells 9Honey. Together, they won four premierships (though two were later. Billy looked smart wearing a white linen shirt along with a fitted checked blazer and a pair of black pants. [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). Billy popped the question when Nicole was "heavily pregnant" with their first child, 12-year-old daughter Tyler. [50] Slater was named the Storms highest tryscorer in the 2009 NRL season with 18 tries in 26 matches. [19], Slater had a less successful 2006 season. They married in Cairns in November 2009. [66] Slater suffered a collarbone injury and was ruled out of the tournament after Australia's 3620 win over England at Wembley Stadium. He's a very determined lad although you wouldn't know it with his schooling but in everything else he's extremely committed.". After an hour and a half of waiting in the freezing cold for the perfect time, he finally asked her. No two workouts are ever the same. Slater started the 2015 season, playing featuring in the first 5 rounds of the season. [151], Playing his first NRL final series appearance since 2014 (despite missing the 2015 and 2016 play-offs due to shoulder injuries) and during the first week of the NRL play-offs final series; Slater played a key part in his side's 1816 win over the Parramatta Eels at AAMI Park, scoring a try (his 180th NRL career try) in the 2nd half of the game which resulted him drawing level to former Manly Sea Eagles player Steve Menzies as the game's all-time second-equal highest top try-scorer. Slater started on the wing and scored a try in Melbourne's 3632 win after overcoming a 220 deficit early in the first half. The champion fullback, a key member of the Maroons' most successful. He was always there for everyone, helping anyone anyway he could. but they feel like my family . 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. [65] On 3 October, Slater was selected for the Australian Kangaroos, to play as fullback in the 2011 Rugby League Four Nations tournament. [170][171] The following week, he equaled the record of Bob Fulton and Jarryd Hayne in becoming the Tournament's Top Try-Scorer in Rugby League World Cup history by producing another outstanding performance and scoring his 13th World Cup try (his 24th Test-Career Try) in Australia's 526 win over France in Canberra. A post shared by Billy Slater (@b1slater) on Aug 11, 2017 at 12:33am PDT. Billy Slater and his wife, mother of two - Nicole Slater, will take members of the app through custom workouts that are delivered daily via the app. Unbeknownst to Nicole, Billy was hiding her engagement ring in his jacket, ready to pop the question, though every time he tried to get down on one knee and ask her, there was some kind of distraction a kid on a skateboard would fly past, or someone would be walking nearby. Billy Slater won the Man of the match twice in tournament for his performance in both games. Even now I still get the nerves," Mrs Slater said. We had a lovely time feeding the animals and we were given so much information about the farm. In Round 21 against the Canberra Raiders at Canberra Stadium, Slater also became the 8th player in history of the League to score 150 tries, Slater scoring 2 tries in the Storms 684 win. Slater's start to the 2008 season can be described as nothing short of sensational. [citation needed] Slater played in 4 matches and scored 4 tries in the tournament. 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. "He said to me the other day, tell me when there's some fine weather and I'll be up," he said. Slater is the son of Ron Slater and Judy Slater. [52], Slater topped off the season with selection for Australia in the 2009 Four Nations tournament in Europe. Served in the Navy during WWII, and took part in the invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe on June 6, 1944. 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. While on tour, Slater was named the Rugby League International Federation's International Player of the Year for the second time. "He's going to love look back on his career with his family in years to come.". In October 2008 Slater was selected in the final 24-man Australian squad but hesitated playing since he and his wife were expecting their first child. Video by Nathan Chapman and edits by Tara Blancato. We sit around at home waiting for them but he's got a life after footy and he's looking forward to his next phase.". Genealogy profile for Billy Slater Billy SLATER (1918 - 2005) - Genealogy Genealogy for Billy SLATER (1918 - 2005) family tree on Geni, with over 230 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. "And he'll stick with the Melbourne Storm, teaching the young fellas.". [25] Slater played in 15 matches and scored 5 tries for the Storm in the 2006 NRL season. When his brother and sister-in-law died, Billy became the guardian of their son Jamie and vented his anger on him. Demeter Stamell For Daily Mail Australia In Round 22 against the North Queensland Cowboys at Olympic Park, Slater played 150th NRL career match in the Storms 208 win. Bill Slater was born as William Slater on the 18 th of June in 1983 in Nambour, Queensland in Australia. Billy Slater was born to parents Ron Slater and Judy Slater in Australia. [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. He was named Australia's Greatest Athlete in 2009 and 2010. [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. They married in Cairns in November 2009. They were married in Cairns in November 2009[197] and have two children, a daughter, Tyla Rose and a son, Jake. Billy was a wonderful, amazing Man, Father, Brother, & Friend who touched the lives of everyone around him. He has ranked on the list of those famous people who were born on June 18, 1983. Not for Slater. We will continue to update details on Billy Slater's family. He had a heart of gold and put so many before himself. 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. [106][107], Slater also missed being part of Storm's Grand Final home-away-from-home clash to the Cronulla Sharks Slater, 38, jumps into the Maroons hot seat following one of the most tumultuous series in Queensland's 41-year Origin history. [49], In the next week, the Grand Final was won by the Melbourne Storm over the Parramatta Eels 2316. [53], For the 2010 Anzac Test, Slater was selected to play for Australia at fullback in their 128 victory against New Zealand at AAMI Park. See What is a sport? After a stellar dbut season saw him crowned Dally M Rookie of the Year (although the awards that year were cancelled in protest). Ex-stepfather of actress Amanda Plummer. [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. . 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. Home > Sports > List > Rugby League > Profiles > Slater. Again this was also stripped from Melbourne for systematic salary cap cheating. [189], On 8 August, Slater announced that he would be retiring from the NRL at the end of the 2018 season. 1 talking about this. [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. 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. 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]. 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. The family now breedsthoroughbred horses, while artist Nicole, 36, also paints the animals, showing off her stunning artworks on Instagram. [172][173] Coach Mal Meninga opted to rest Slater for the Lebanon clash in Sydney, leading into the play-offs. "He's played 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. [citation needed], "Segment: Player Probe (Part 2): What was your nickname as a kid? Billy Slater's cutting reality check for clubs whose star talent is consistently robbed. So I did', Billy says he knew 'something was there' with Nicole when they reconnected in their early twenties. 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 Slater was born on 18 June, 1983 in Nambour, Australia. [20] Injuries and suspensions kept Slater out of contention for a spot in the Queensland team in 2006. Billy Slater has opened up about trading life in inner-city Melbourne for a farm 40 minutes away Billy Slater. Billy Slater sits down with 4x NBA Winner Shaquille O'Neal to discuss the NRL, his NBA career, and his Australian nickname. 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. [10], Slater made his debut on the wing for Queensland in game one of the 2004 State of Origin series. Freddie Slater is the biological son of Little Mo Slater and Graham Foster. [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. 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. 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. Professional Career Vullu is a young man who became famous in Australia as a professional rugby league footballer. [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. A one-club man who debuted in 2003, Slater formed part of Melbourne's iconic 'big three' alongside Cameron Smith and Cooper Cronk. [79][80] Slater finished the Storm's 2014 NRL season with him playing in 22 matches and scoring 12 tries. His father Ron said his son often sought his parents' advice when it came to his footy career and told them about his plans to retire about a month before his public announcement. (Instagram), 'He said if I made him a bread and butter pudding he'd propose. [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. Slater lives in Melbourne with his wife, Nicole Slater (ne Rose). Melbourne once again finished 6th in the league and defeated the Brisbane Broncos 2418 at Suncorp Stadium in the first game of the finals before missing the Storms 2416 season ending loss succumbing to an in-form North Queensland Cowboys team at SFS. Bill Slater was born on June 18, 1983, in Nambour, Queensland, Australia, as William Slater. In August 2008, Slater was named in the preliminary 46-man Kangaroos squad for the 2008 World Cup. After retiring from the NRL in 2018, Billy moved to a farm with his wife of 12 years, Nicole, and their two children, daughter Tyla, 12, and son Jake, 10, a year later. The next year she was in Los Angeles taking acting classes. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 'Moving away from the kids' close-knit group of friends was a challenge,' he confessed. Slater Thoroughbreds is a high-end breeder of quality thoroughbred horses. His father is a former football player and mentor. Following the game, he received the Clive Churchill Medal as the best player on the field. 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. Well not every sport, as there is a list of unusual sports, extinct sports and newly created sports. 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