Associated With He was joined by Brett Morris on Australia's national rugby team in 2009. Slater amassed 190 NRL tries for the Melbourne Storm, which is the second most in an Australian first-grade career, behind Ken Irvine. Genealogy profile for Billy Slater Billy SLATER (1918 - 2005) - Genealogy Genealogy for Billy SLATER (1918 - 2005) family tree on Geni, with over 230 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Billy Slater 1918 ~ 2005 Billy Slater, age 86, passed away September 24, 2005 of complications incident to age in West Valley City, Utah. In the post season Slater was named at Fullback in the Melbourne Storm Team of the Decade.[30]. Despite this, coach Kevin Walters opted to stick with Darius Boyd at Fullback, keep Justin O'Neill at right centre, Corey Oates at left wing, Dane Gagai at right wing and bring in Will Chambers to play left centre;[130] which resulted him being controversially left out of the Game 1 Squad. Billy and Nicole had actually known each other since their adolescence, first meeting at a "pony club" when they were around 13 or 14. Billy was recently selected as the Queensland Maroons Head Coach on 24 September 2021 on a two-year deal. [58][failed verification] For the 2011 Anzac Test, Slater was selected to play for Australia at fullback, scoring two tries in the Kangaroos 2010 victory against New Zealand at Cbus Super Stadium. [21] Slater was suspended for 2 matches. 3.40. Now, alongside Nicole who herself is a talented artist he's working on their fitness and health app Move with Billy Slater, available on the Apple and Android app stores, or via their website. Father and child spend much of the time fishing and tripping over the Great Barrier Reef. [84] He returned to action in round 8, producing a strong 80-minutes man-of-the-match performance against the Parramatta Eels, scoring 2 tries and producing a try-saving tackle on Semi Radradra. "He's played well. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), abc.net.au/news/billy-slaters-parents-react-to-his-retirement/10106426, Get breaking news alerts directly to your phone with our app. Following the awarding of the Dally M Medal, there was commentary about Slater's progress. This week he talks to Billy Slater. 10 ratings1 review. Billy Slater age is 35 years. How to Cite. John Ellicott presents a celebration of the career of Billy Slater, one of Australia's favourite Rugby League players. [65] On 3 October, Slater was selected for the Australian Kangaroos, to play as fullback in the 2011 Rugby League Four Nations tournament. [91] Slater finished the season with him only playing in 7 matches and scoring 2 tries for the Storm. Slater was suspended in Round 4 for seven matches for kicking Wests Tigers prop John Skandalis, but also scored two tries in the match. [160][161][162] Two days following the Grand Final victory, Slater was named in the Australian Test Squad for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup Tournament. [186], Slater was set to play in the opening game of the Origin series at the MCG; however, he withdrew from the Game 1 squad due to a hamstring injury, in what would have been his last Origin match in Melbourne. document.write("Page last modified: "+ md.getDate()+" " + months[md.getMonth()] [64] After playing in 24 matches, Slater was the Storms joint highest tryscorer with 12 tries alongside Cooper Cronk and Matt Duffie in the 2011 NRL season. 'But with kids there are always challenges - whether they're two, 12 or 22. Although Melbourne teammate Greg Inglis bought them back within 2 points with a try, a penalty try, courtesy of a Joel Monaghan infringement, ruled out any possible comeback. [28] Slater was part of the Melbourne Storm 2007 NRL Grand Final winning team at Fullback, defeating the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 348, which was later stripped from them for cheating the salary cap. In August 2008, Slater was named in the preliminary 46-man Kangaroos squad for the 2008 World Cup. [45] In April 2009, he was named in the preliminary 25-man squad to represent Queensland in the opening State of Origin match for 2009, and was subsequently picked at fullback for the opening State of Origin match. [98][99][100][101] With speculations surrounding his playing future following that shoulder reconstruction,[102][103] his Melbourne Storm Fullback role was filled again by Cameron Munster. Born Sept. 6, 1928 in Ray County, MO to George and Leona Slater, he was the devoted husband of Mary Helen. He has also represented Australia. No. He is known for being a Rugby Player. [149][150] Slater remained in the team for game 3 and he produced another outstanding performance in the decider, combining with Storm teammates Cameron Smith, Cooper Cronk and Cameron Munster in QLD's NRL one-club spine combination; to guide QLD to a series win in the 226 victory over NSW at Suncorp Stadium. 'When that person walks into your life, it sort of smacks you in the face,' Billy told 9Honey in July. Related Topics: Billy Slater, children, Family, Football, Health, kids, Sport. No two workouts are ever the same. On 30 August 2019, Slater was chosen at Fullback in the Queensland Maroons team of the decade. Freddie Slater is the son of Little Mo. [2] Slater capped off a brilliant year by winning the Rugby League World Golden Boot Award as the best player in the world. Reece Walsh took a call from Billy Slater on Monday as the 19-year-old Warriors star looks to learn all he can from arguably the greatest fullback of all time. Slater was the Storm's highest try scorer in the 2003 NRL season with 19 tries in their 26 matches. Born December 16, 1918 to Leo Veral Slater and Ethel Callaway [67] Slater played in 3 matches of the series. [37][38] In September 2008; Slater narrowly missed out on the Dally M Medal, Player of the Year, finishing 2 points behind the Sea Eagles Matt Orford. "When that person walks into your life, it sort of smacks you in the face," the rugby league legend and co-creator of fitness program Move with Billy Slater tells 9Honey. A broken arm to Scott Prince at the 17-minute mark forced Slater to fullback with Karmichael Hunt switching to five eighth. [151], Playing his first NRL final series appearance since 2014 (despite missing the 2015 and 2016 play-offs due to shoulder injuries) and during the first week of the NRL play-offs final series; Slater played a key part in his side's 1816 win over the Parramatta Eels at AAMI Park, scoring a try (his 180th NRL career try) in the 2nd half of the game which resulted him drawing level to former Manly Sea Eagles player Steve Menzies as the game's all-time second-equal highest top try-scorer. [20] Injuries and suspensions kept Slater out of contention for a spot in the Queensland team in 2006. Slater scored a try in Melbourne's 144 premiership victory over Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, where Slater was bitten in the ear by James Graham during a scuffle. Billy Slater 3.95 118 ratings15 reviews During a long and decorated career with the Melbourne Storm, Queensland and Australia, Billy Slater has forged a reputation as not merely one of rugby league's great fullbacks, but as one of the best players in the game's long history. I suppose it always has and always will. He scored 3 tries in Melbourne's 3218 Round 1 win at Etihad Stadium,[31] one at SFS in Round 3, a 106 loss to the Sydney Roosters and two at Olympic Park in Melbourne's 264 win over the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles. "And he'll stick with the Melbourne Storm, teaching the young fellas.". [34] Slater returned for Game 2 but was dropped to the interchange bench before replacing Karmichael Hunt 30 minutes into the match at ANZ Stadium. [120], In Round 9, Slater finally broke his long try-scoring drought by scoring 2 tries in a strong man-of-the-match performance in the Storm's 3422 win over the Dragons. [187] He returned from injury in game 2 to play his 30th Origin game, producing an outstanding performance despite Queensland losing game 2 and the series in New South Wales' home game victory at ANZ Stadium. Billy and Nicole Slater's lifelong love of horses and interest. Bio & Family; Name: Billy Slater: Birth Name: Willian Slater: DOB: June 18, 1983: Place of Birth: Nambour, Queensland, Australia: Age: 36: Father's Name: Ron Slater: Mother's Name . [86] After the Storms' Round 10 match against the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the 1612 win at AAMI Park and following game 2 of the 2015 State of Origin series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Slater was ruled out of Origin Game 3 (the decider) and for the rest of the 2015 NRL season due to him having surgery on his troublesome injured shoulder (he originally injured in April, in Round 5). He returned to the field in Round 2, playing his 300th NRL Career game in the 810 loss the West Tigers at AAMI Park. This prolonged experience underpins . Slater was born in Nambour, Queensland, Australia on 18 June 1983. He's a very determined lad although you wouldn't know it with his schooling but in everything else he's extremely committed.". His father is a former football player and coach. Wife, Nicole Slater. [29] Slater won the Storms Back of the Year Award. Billy asked her, to which she quickly replied, "Oh my god, no, yes, yes!". Billy is not afraid to gush about his wife, saying she is the "most caring person" he knows, and she would do anything for him or their young family though she did actually say no when he first proposed. Mini Bio (1) Bridgette Wilson was born in Gold Beach, Oregon, on September 25, 1973. [48] Slater notched up his 100th NRL career try in Melbourne's 4010 victory over the Brisbane Broncos in the preliminary final at Etihad Stadium, becoming only the second Melbourne player to do so after Matt Geyer. Education: The education details are not available at this time. "You could say rugby league is my religion. Despite playing consistently well since coming back from injury; Slater was left out of the Australian Kangaroos Test Squad for the International Trans-Tasman ANZAC Test match to New Zealand,[124] with coach Mal Meninga opted to stay loyal and stick with Darius Boyd at Fullback,[125] as well as the players who were part of last year's successful Four Nations Campaign.[126]. Hailing from Innesfail in rugged far north Queensland, Billy Slater's rugby league days began in the tough local Foley Shield competition, where his father and uncles had played before him. Billy Slater. Billy Slater sits down with 4x NBA Winner Shaquille O'Neal to discuss the NRL, his NBA career, and his Australian nickname. [11] Slater retained his spot on the team for the second game of the series at Suncorp Stadium. Playing his first game in his home state of Queensland in over 1000 days[127] and since round 4 of the 2015 season (which was against the Cowboys at 1300SMILES Stadium in Townsville) in the NRL Indigenous Round and the Round 10 double-header at Suncorp Stadium; Slater continued his consistent form by producing an outstanding performance scoring a try, setting-up 2 tries, making 8 tackles, 16 runs (174 metres), 2 line-breaks and a line-break assist; despite the Storm narrowly losing 3638 to the Titans. In Round 19, Slater was involved in an all-in brawl in a match against the St George Illawarra Dragons in the Storms 260 win at Olympic Park. He owns a classic EH Holden with black dice as valve caps. Unbeknownst to Nicole, Billy was hiding her engagement ring in his jacket, ready to pop the question, though every time he tried to get down on one knee and ask her, there was some kind of distraction a kid on a skateboard would fly past, or someone would be walking nearby. Slater was selected for Australia in the 2009 Anzac Test match at fullback against New Zealand at Suncorp Stadium in the Kangaroos' 3810 redemption win over the Kiwis. Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. Slater started the 2015 season, playing featuring in the first 5 rounds of the season. THE brother of the late James Ackerman, Andrew, has taken to Facebook to issue a powerful warning urging the NRL to ban Storm fullback Billy Slater from the grand final. While on tour, Slater was named the Rugby League International Federation's International Player of the Year for the second time. Billy Slater. It just happened. After retiring from the NRL in 2018, Billy moved to a farm with his wife of 12 years, Nicole, and their two children, daughter Tyla, 12, and son Jake, 10, a year later. [15] He was named in the Kangaroo squad to tour Europe but injury prevented him from joining in the tour. Vurbl People: Interviews, Commentary, News, and More [32] After his start to the season, Slater garnered praise from league experts such as Laurie Daley and Andrew Johns as being the best player in the game. Slater, 38, jumps into the Maroons hot seat following one of the most tumultuous series in Queensland's 41-year Origin history. Billy Slater's cutting reality check for clubs whose star talent is consistently robbed. Now, he and his wife Nicole are sharing that wisdom with the world in a new workout program, Move With Billy Slater, that the whole family can use to stay active. Billy popped the question when Nicole was "heavily pregnant" with their first child, 12-year-old daughter Tyler. [We'll] go fishing and to the pub. Doris Jean (Slater) Rodgers passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 20, 2023, in The Villages, FL. 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