David 'Cement' Gillespie. One of the toughest players ever to lace a boot | CHIMING IN | Episode 004

Former rugby league star David Gillespie is regarded one of the toughest players ever to lace a boot but he also boasts a softer side. Gillespie opens up to Steve Gillis on life, love and footy and reveals how he checked himself into Rehab after a poker machine addiction derailed his life. He also reveals how he lost a finger in a work accident and defied doctors orders to return to the sport he loved. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Start 01:00 - Life now 04:39 - Retirement 06:42 - Dave's gambling addiction 14:42 - Struggles with health & fitness 17:05 - Friendship with Terry Hill 23:00 - Growing up in Narromine 28:25 - Debut in '84 31:59 - Loosing a finger 42:24 - Dave's Grand Final memories 45:12 - Joining Wests 50:40 - Bob Fulton