TV journalism pioneer Ian Leslie strips back his investigative persona to reveal a heart of Blue and Gold. The 60 Minutes icon shares the incredible story of a trip to Rome that resulted in a Papal blessing for Parramatta on the eve of their debut Grand Final win. Praise be.

TV journalism pioneer Ian Leslie strips back his investigative persona to reveal a heart of Blue and Gold. The 60 Minutes icon shares the incredible story of a trip to Rome that resulted in a Papal blessing for Parramatta on the eve of their debut Grand Final win. Praise be.

Veteran broadcaster John Stanley is entering a very different kind of digital space. Welcome to John Stanley’s Only Fans, the show where the only thing on display is a deep, enduring love for the game.

This is pure, unadulterated Stanley, sitting down with well-known Australians to talk about the clubs they bleed for. You won't find any coaches, players, or pundits here. Instead, this is a dedicated forum for fans only, an intimate look at the love, loyalty, and deep heartache that comes with being a true believer. John goes one-on-one with legendary Australians to explore the enduring obsessions that keep them coming back for more. It’s subscription-grade devotion.

Veteran broadcaster John Stanley is entering a very different kind of digital space. Welcome to&nbsp;John Stanley&rsquo;s Only Fans, the show where the only thing on display is a deep, enduring love for the game.
This is pure, unadulterated Stanley, sitting down with well-known Australians to talk about the clubs they bleed for. You won't find any coaches, players, or pundits here. Instead, this is a dedicated forum for fans only, an intimate look at the love, loyalty, and deep heartache that comes with being a true believer. John goes one-on-one with legendary Australians to explore the enduring obsessions that keep them coming back for more. It&rsquo;s subscription-grade devotion.

John Stanley's Only Fans

Ian Leslie: 60 Minutes of Blessed Eels

Born just days before the Bulldogs’ 1979 grand final loss to the Dragons, NSW Premier Chris Minns grew up during the club’s golden era. He joins John Stanley to reveal the Bulldogs obsession that survived growing up in Saint George territory and now powers a split Bulldogs-Dragons household. It’s a conversation about loyalty, rivalry, a secret love of the Melbourne Storm, and why sport and politics have more in common than you might think!

Born just days before the Bulldogs&rsquo; 1979 grand final loss to the Dragons, NSW Premier Chris Minns grew up during the club&rsquo;s golden era. He joins John Stanley to reveal the Bulldogs obsession that survived growing up in Saint George territory and now powers a split Bulldogs-Dragons household. It&rsquo;s a conversation about loyalty, rivalry, a secret love of the Melbourne Storm, and why sport and politics have more in common than you might think!

Chris Minns: Top Dog in the Premier’s Office

Mike Whitney has worn the Baggy Green, hosted some of Australia’s biggest TV shows, and lived a sporting life most fans could only dream of. But ask him what really gets the heart racing, and it’s South Sydney. From childhood days on the Paddington Hill to the brutal fight for the Rabbitohs’ survival, Whitney tells a story of family, loyalty and the 2014 premiership that made decades of pain worthwhile.

Mike Whitney has worn the Baggy Green, hosted some of Australia&rsquo;s biggest TV shows, and lived a sporting life most fans could only dream of. But ask him what really gets the heart racing, and it&rsquo;s South Sydney. From childhood days on the Paddington Hill to the brutal fight for the Rabbitohs&rsquo; survival, Whitney tells a story of family, loyalty and the 2014 premiership that made decades of pain worthwhile.

Mike Whitney: The Spirit of South Sydney

Former NSW Premier Morris Iemma reveals a lifelong devotion to the Red V. He relives the heartbreak, glory years, and the premiership triumph that still ranks among the greatest moments of his life. Along the way, he shares stories of Wayne Bennett, Billy Smith, political life as a Dragons tragic, and why he believes the club has lost its way… It’s pure Red V passion!

Former NSW Premier Morris Iemma reveals a lifelong devotion to the Red V. He relives the heartbreak, glory years, and the premiership triumph that still ranks among the greatest moments of his life. Along the way, he shares stories of Wayne Bennett, Billy Smith, political life as a Dragons tragic, and why he believes the club has lost its way&hellip; It&rsquo;s pure Red V passion!

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