Corey Parker - Kevie Walters Inside Ball

This week on Kevie Walters Inside Ball, Kevie and Dobbo sit down with Broncos legend Corey Parker for a deep dive into one of the great Brisbane careers. Corey reflects on the burning desire that drove him from the very beginning, from ending up on the team bus as a young bloke, to making his Broncos debut in 2001 alongside names like Wendell Sailor. He opens up on the sacrifices he made to stay loyal to Brisbane, including leaving serious money on the table to remain a Bronco. The boys also dive into Corey’s Origin journey, the self-doubt that crept in at times, and the “pinch me” moments of playing alongside legends like Thurston, Smith and Lockyer. There are plenty of classic stories too, including Mason unloading on the Broncos at halftime of a huge game, the heartbreak of the 2015 Grand Final, and a hilarious caravan yarn to finish things off. A raw, honest and entertaining chat with one of the toughest and most respected players of the Broncos era. 0:00 Intro 1:10 Childhood dreams and the Broncos 92 GF bus 3:30 Corey and Cam Smith growing up in Logan 7:15 The greatest Australian schoolboys side ever? 10:00 Corey's debut against the Warriors 15:00 Corey & Brent Tate were almost Bulldogs 18:00 Playing Origin and the possibility of playing for NZ 23:00 Winning the 2006 grand final 28:00 Losing the 2015 grand final 35:00 Returning to the Origin arena and feeling like you belong 37:00 Taking less money to stay loyal and the benefit of not having a manager 43:00 The 2015 World Club Series and the difficulty of winning in England 45:00 Playing with and against the greats of the game 49:20 Corey's son contracted with the Dolphins 51:30 The challenges of being both a Dad and the coach 56:20 Margaux & Corey and their successful marriage 1:00:00 Will Corey coach in the future 1:05:00 The turning point in Corey's playing career