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

At only 20 years old, Lane Pittman may be taking over the country music world, but at heart he’s still a Bulldogs tragic... From his dad passing down the blue-and-white obsession to meeting the Dogs players after performing at Accor Stadium, Lane opens up about football, family, fame and following Canterbury from afar. It’s country music meets rugby league tribalism!

At only 20 years old, Lane Pittman may be taking over the country music world, but at heart he&rsquo;s still a Bulldogs tragic... From his dad passing down the blue-and-white obsession to meeting the Dogs players after performing at Accor Stadium, Lane opens up about football, family, fame and following Canterbury from afar. It&rsquo;s country music meets rugby league tribalism!

Lane Pittman: Country Roads to Belmore

James Bracey strips back the sports presenter polish to reveal a lifelong love for the red and black. Born into North Sydney Bears devotion, he relives the heartbreak of losing his team, the years of being laughed at, and the excitement of seeing the Bears roar back through Perth. It’s nostalgic, emotional, and proof that true fans never really move on!

James Bracey strips back the sports presenter polish to reveal a lifelong love for the red and black. Born into North Sydney Bears devotion, he relives the heartbreak of losing his team, the years of being laughed at, and the excitement of seeing the Bears roar back through Perth. It&rsquo;s nostalgic, emotional, and proof that true fans never really move on!

James Bracey: Bears Out Of Hibernation

From flipping footy cards as a kid in Sutherland to living every heartbreak and near-collapse, Clinton Maynard’s Sharks obsession runs deep. In this Only Fans episode, he relives the decades of pain, the radio-fuelled fandom that shaped his career, and the ultimate release of Cronulla’s 2016 premiership. It’s raw, emotional, and pure Shire pride.

From flipping footy cards as a kid in Sutherland to living every heartbreak and near-collapse, Clinton Maynard&rsquo;s Sharks obsession runs deep. In this Only Fans episode, he relives the decades of pain, the radio-fuelled fandom that shaped his career, and the ultimate release of Cronulla&rsquo;s 2016 premiership. It&rsquo;s raw, emotional, and pure Shire pride.

Ian Leslie: 60 Minutes of Blessed Eels

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