30 days before the 2016 NRL Grand Final, Strike Force Raptor Squad showed up at training.

His home was raided. The media besieged his front door.

Booed on every carry and snuck through back doors during Grand Final week, Fifita was blacklisted from winning the Dally M, Prop of the Year, and the Clive Churchill Medal.

They took every accolade, except the Premiership ring.

Fifita tells the full story of the craziest 30 days in rugby league history: the tip-off from Joey Johns, scoring the match winning try in the Grand and stealing the trophy to take it back to the bush before coming face-to-face with a shotgun.

30 days before the 2016 NRL Grand Final, Strike Force Raptor Squad showed up at training.
His home was raided. The media besieged his front door.
Booed on every carry and snuck through back doors during Grand Final week, Fifita was blacklisted from winning the Dally M, Prop of the Year, and the Clive Churchill Medal.
They took every accolade, except the Premiership ring.
Fifita tells the full story of the craziest 30 days in rugby league history: the tip-off from Joey Johns, scoring the match winning try in the Grand and stealing the trophy to take it back to the bush before coming face-to-face with a shotgun.

The Greatest REVENGE Story In NRL History! | MAYDAY™ Presents

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/463c830d-1dbb-4f7d-9cc1-b4f0009fd639/transcript

The life and times of one of the most misunderstood athletes in NRL history.

Andrew Fifita sits down with Terrell May to share exclusive, never-before-heard stories from a life and career lived entirely on his own terms.

For years, the media painted him as the ultimate villain.

Now, Andrew holds nothing back. From protecting his family on the streets of Western Sydney and being exiled to Griffith on bail, to battling his darkest moments with mental health, this is the side of Andrew the public rarely got to see.

Plus, the untold story that fuelled his iconic 2016 Grand Final triumph.

🔐 MAYDAY™ Club Memberships: https://linktr.ee/maydayinfo

📩 Sponsorships: hello@mayday.team

Directed by: https://www.innerdream.co

 

The life and times of one of the most misunderstood athletes in NRL history.
Andrew Fifita sits down with Terrell May to share exclusive, never-before-heard stories from a life and career lived entirely on his own terms.
For years, the media painted him as the ultimate villain.
Now, Andrew holds nothing back. From protecting his family on the streets of Western Sydney and being exiled to Griffith on bail, to battling his darkest moments with mental health, this is the side of Andrew the public rarely got to see.
Plus, the untold story that fuelled his iconic 2016 Grand Final triumph.
🔐 MAYDAY&trade; Club Memberships: <a href="https://linktr.ee/maydayinfo">https://linktr.ee/maydayinfo</a>
📩 Sponsorships: <a href="mailto:hello@mayday.team">hello@mayday.team</a>
Directed by: <a href="https://www.innerdream.co">https://www.innerdream.co</a>
&nbsp;

The Secret Battle That Saved Andrew Fifita’s Life | MAYDAY™ | Ep. 30

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/925bc3cf-506e-4e3b-90cc-b4ef00e89c3b/transcript

Jon Bernard looks back on how leaking daily lockdown numbers and trolling politicians turned him and his brother into some of Australia's biggest content creators.

He shares a wild story about running into former NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet in an elevator—who revealed that the government were pulling their hair out trying to find his "rat" on the in Plus, Jon explains why he refuses to vote, how he takes the piss out of all politicians, and how his skit on the card surcharge and $10 coffees tapped into everyday Aussies getting rinsed by taxes.

Jon Bernard looks back on how leaking daily lockdown numbers and trolling politicians turned him and his brother into some of Australia's biggest content creators.
He shares a wild story about running into former NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet in an elevator&mdash;who revealed that the government were pulling their hair out trying to find his "rat" on the in Plus, Jon explains why he refuses to vote, how he takes the piss out of all politicians, and how his skit on the card surcharge and $10 coffees tapped into everyday Aussies getting rinsed by taxes.

Why I Refuse To Vote In Australia

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/e3829255-e3e7-4fe2-98a3-b4ed00103e81/transcript

Ahead of Alexander Volkanovski taking on undefeated Russian Movsar Evloev, Jon Bernard
reveals what really goes down behind the scenes when interviewing Russian and Dagestani
UFC fighters.


From getting on the wrong side of Islam Makhachev and his manager Ali Abdelaziz after gifting
Islam a pair of budgie smugglers, to staring down Khamzat Chimaev and his intimidating 30-
man crew, Jon explains why you cannot afford to tell the wrong joke during UFC fight week.

Ahead of Alexander Volkanovski taking on undefeated Russian Movsar Evloev, Jon Bernard reveals what really goes down behind the scenes when interviewing Russian and Dagestani UFC fighters.
 From getting on the wrong side of Islam Makhachev and his manager Ali Abdelaziz after gifting Islam a pair of budgie smugglers, to staring down Khamzat Chimaev and his intimidating 30- man crew, Jon explains why you cannot afford to tell the wrong joke during UFC fight week.

Why Interviewing Russian UFC Fighters Is DANGEROUS!

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/b7302a47-deba-4fd3-84d1-b4ea018a8821/transcript

Jon Bernard's take on why the Rugby League World Cup has become the most unserious tournament in world sport.

From players like Dane Gagai, Kalyn Ponga, and Victor Radley switching allegiances between Tier 1 nations, to Mitchell Moses choosing Australia's payday over Lebanon.

Jon breaks down why the current eligibility rules make the tournament feel thrown together compared to Rugby Union and the FIFA World Cup.

Plus, why the Kangaroos jersey used to mean more during the ANZAC Test era, and how the NRL can actually fix international games.

📩 Sponsorships: hello@mayday.team

Directed by: https://www.innerdream.co

Jon Bernard's take on why the Rugby League World Cup has become the most unserious tournament in world sport.
From players like Dane Gagai, Kalyn Ponga, and Victor Radley switching allegiances between Tier 1 nations, to Mitchell Moses choosing Australia's payday over Lebanon.
Jon breaks down why the current eligibility rules make the tournament feel thrown together compared to Rugby Union and the FIFA World Cup.
Plus, why the Kangaroos jersey used to mean more during the ANZAC Test era, and how the NRL can actually fix international games.
📩 Sponsorships: <a href="mailto:hello@mayday.team">hello@mayday.team</a>
Directed by: https://www.innerdream.co

Why The Rugby League World Cup Feels FAKE

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/6db16fa8-64c3-4497-ab7c-b4e9017dde71/transcript

Jon Bernard calls out the NRL over how he and his brother were treated during the Las Vegas trip.

Despite being two of Australia's biggest sports content creators, they were restricted from going near the field and treated like criminals, all while the NRL brought OnlyFans creator Anna Paul onto the pitch and plastered her across their socials.

Plus, Jon breaks down why Australian sports media is five years behind America and Europe, why he and Nick refuse to toe the corporate line.

📩 Sponsorships: hello@mayday.team

Directed by: https://www.innerdream.co

Jon Bernard calls out the NRL over how he and his brother were treated during the Las Vegas trip.
Despite being two of Australia's biggest sports content creators, they were restricted from going near the field and treated like criminals, all while the NRL brought OnlyFans creator Anna Paul onto the pitch and plastered her across their socials.
Plus, Jon breaks down why Australian sports media is five years behind America and Europe, why he and Nick refuse to toe the corporate line.
📩 Sponsorships: <a href="mailto:hello@mayday.team">hello@mayday.team</a>
Directed by: https://www.innerdream.co

Why The NRL Treated Us Like Criminals

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/97113e10-40cc-4205-8a01-b4e90036bbe0/transcript

Terrell May sits down with Jon Bernard for a one-hour masterclass on backing yourself, staying consistent, and keeping a tight circle when transitioning into the media game.

Across the hour, the conversation moves from roasting the Rugby League World Cup, to calling out the Australian government and manifesting a Kanye West collab.

Jon breaks down chasing an NRL contract in the Under-20s, pivoting to comedy skits during the lockdowns and staying grounded through his proud Lebanese heritage and family roots.

🔐 MAYDAY™ Club Memberships: https://linktr.ee/maydayinfo

📩 Sponsorships: hello@mayday.team

Directed by: https://www.innerdream.co

Terrell May sits down with Jon Bernard for a one-hour masterclass on backing yourself, staying consistent, and keeping a tight circle when transitioning into the media game.
Across the hour, the conversation moves from roasting the Rugby League World Cup, to calling out the Australian government and manifesting a Kanye West collab.
Jon breaks down chasing an NRL contract in the Under-20s, pivoting to comedy skits during the lockdowns and staying grounded through his proud Lebanese heritage and family roots.
🔐 MAYDAY&trade; Club Memberships: <a href="https://linktr.ee/maydayinfo">https://linktr.ee/maydayinfo</a>
📩 Sponsorships: <a href="mailto:hello@mayday.team">hello@mayday.team</a>
Directed by: https://www.innerdream.co

The Real Jon Bernard Story | MAYDAY™ | Ep. 29

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/c4f9c73e-476e-470a-838e-b4e700cbdbde/transcript

Blake Austin opens up about the day he pulled over on the side of the road in Canberra and drove a freezing fan straight to GIO Stadium before running out to play.

He challenges the modern generation of NRL players and elite athletes to step outside the professional bubble, embrace simple acts of humility, and connect with everyday fans who make the game what it is.

🔐 MAYDAY™ Club Memberships: https://linktr.ee/maydayinfo

Directed by: https://www.innerdream.co

Blake Austin opens up about the day he pulled over on the side of the road in Canberra and drove a freezing fan straight to GIO Stadium before running out to play.
He challenges the modern generation of NRL players and elite athletes to step outside the professional bubble, embrace simple acts of humility, and connect with everyday fans who make the game what it is.
🔐 MAYDAY&trade; Club Memberships: <a href="https://linktr.ee/maydayinfo">https://linktr.ee/maydayinfo</a>
Directed by: https://www.innerdream.co

Every NRL Player Needs To Do THIS Once in Their Career

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/550cd163-804c-4b1f-b7cd-b4e500601d70/transcript

Former Dally M Five-Eighth of the Year Blake Austin sits down for a deeply emotional, raw reflection on the mental hurdles that defined his rugby league career.

Opening up about the hidden pressure of elite sport, Blake details why reaching the top was easy—but staying there was terrifying.

He opens up about battling imposter syndrome, questioning whether he ever truly belonged among the NRL's best, and how that mindset led to subconscious self-sabotage.

🔐 MAYDAY™ Club Memberships: https://linktr.ee/maydayinfo

Directed by: https://www.innerdream.co

Former Dally M Five-Eighth of the Year Blake Austin sits down for a deeply emotional, raw reflection on the mental hurdles that defined his rugby league career.
Opening up about the hidden pressure of elite sport, Blake details why reaching the top was easy&mdash;but staying there was terrifying.
He opens up about battling imposter syndrome, questioning whether he ever truly belonged among the NRL's best, and how that mindset led to subconscious self-sabotage.
🔐 MAYDAY&trade; Club Memberships: <a href="https://linktr.ee/maydayinfo">https://linktr.ee/maydayinfo</a>
Directed by: https://www.innerdream.co

Why I Self-Sabotaged My NRL Career

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/4c1d5a14-50ed-4eef-91c5-b4e5005f4f74/transcript

Blake Austin opens up about where the modern NRL is heading, arguing why rugby league athletes need to start earning, and investing, like global superstars in the NBA and European football.

From private physios and in-home cryotherapy to hiring personal chefs, he breaks down what true elite preparation looks like and why high-performance investments are long overdue in the game.

He also pulls back the curtain on the brutal reality of athletes and social media.

🔐 MAYDAY™ Club Memberships: https://linktr.ee/maydayclub

Directed by: https://www.innerdream.co

Blake Austin opens up about where the modern NRL is heading, arguing why rugby league athletes need to start earning, and investing, like global superstars in the NBA and European football.
From private physios and in-home cryotherapy to hiring personal chefs, he breaks down what true elite preparation looks like and why high-performance investments are long overdue in the game.
He also pulls back the curtain on the brutal reality of athletes and social media.
🔐 MAYDAY&trade; Club Memberships: <a href="https://linktr.ee/maydayclub">https://linktr.ee/maydayclub</a>
Directed by: https://www.innerdream.co

Why NRL Players Deserve WAY More Money

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/8ecd1a27-c58d-4701-95e6-b4e5005a9384/transcript

Join the MAYDAY™ Club & Gain access to a WORLD-FIRST NRL player community. 🔐 
-
MAYDAY™

Join the MAYDAY™ Club &amp; Gain access to a WORLD-FIRST NRL player community. 🔐 
-
MAYDAY™

Join the MAYDAY™ Club & Gain access to a WORLD-FIRST NRL player community. 🔐 - MAYDAY™

MAYDAY™ Real Talk and Raw Stories

Social links:

Follow the podcast:

52 clip(s)