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Emma Verran: The Name, The Game, and The Insatiable Drive

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Marlee sits down with the dynamic NRLW and former Olympic Rugby Sevens star Emma Verran (née Tonegato) for a raw and honest conversation about identity, pressure, and never being satisfied.

Emma opens up about celebrating a recent wedding anniversary and how her family history, including her Italian roots, shaped her. She bravely discusses her decision to change her surname, sharing her deeply personal rationale: "Who I am on the field, isn't who I am off it."

Emma gets candid about her drive, discussing the motivation she found in not being selected for Origin, her surprise at winning a Dally M, and the shift in perspective that comes with age. Finally, she reflects on the positive influence of her husband, Jamie, and the profound lessons learned from her skin cancer scare. This is a must-listen on what drives one of the toughest competitors in women's sport.

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