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Ian Roberts is an NRL/ARL enforcer, and was one of the first players to ‘come out’ and identify as being gay within the NRL. In this in depth chat with Sam, he talks about the struggles of coming to terms with his sexuality and his passion to help others.

 

<p>Ian Roberts is an NRL/ARL enforcer, and was one of the first players to &lsquo;come out&rsquo; and identify as being gay within the NRL. In this in depth chat with Sam, he talks about the struggles of coming to terms with his sexuality and his passion to help others.</p>
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This new weekly podcast with NRL larrikin Sam Thaiday delves into mental health in our elite sport stars.

Long after the last siren sounds and the last autograph is signed how do these athletes transition into every day life. 

In the first 4 episodes Sam tells his story. The highest of highs and the lowest of lows from growing up in a mixed race family, to his own struggles with low self worth and the end of his NRL days. 

 Episode 1 drops Wednesday October 28th, wherever you get your podcasts

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