Robert 'The Duck' Smith strips back the layers of his Manly obsession. Discover how a working class kid ended up on the side of the Silvertails and formed a lifelong friendship with the very player he once idolised. It’s pure, unadulterated Sea Eagles passion... unfiltered and feathered.

Robert 'The Duck' Smith strips back the layers of his Manly obsession. Discover how a working class kid ended up on the side of the Silvertails and formed a lifelong friendship with the very player he once idolised. It&rsquo;s pure, unadulterated Sea Eagles passion... unfiltered and feathered.

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

Robert "The Duck" Smith: The Duck quacks like a Sea Eagle

Imagine your first year as a footy fan being a total duck egg... an entire season without a single win. That winless 1966 season might've caused lesser fans to walk away, but for Sydney Roosters official historian Alan Katzmann, it was the beginning of a lifelong obsession.

Imagine your first year as a footy fan being a total duck egg... an entire season without a single win. That winless 1966 season might've caused lesser fans to walk away, but for Sydney Roosters official historian Alan Katzmann, it was the beginning of a lifelong obsession.

Alan Katzmann’s Roosters Records

Legendary comedian and radio host Wendy Harmer bares all in this honest John Stanley's Only Fans session. As the pioneer of the Eagles Angels, she once lived for Manly - until the club broke her heart. Hear how a lack of support from the NRL and the club's new owners caused this iconic fan to clip her own wings.

Legendary comedian and radio host Wendy Harmer bares all in this honest John Stanley's Only Fans session. As the pioneer of the Eagles Angels, she once lived for Manly - until the club broke her heart. Hear how a lack of support from the NRL and the club's new owners caused this iconic fan to clip her own wings.

Wendy Harmer: Fallen Angel's Manly Breakup

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.

Robert "The Duck" Smith: The Duck quacks like a Sea Eagle

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