Bill Slater was born as William Slater on the 18 th of June in 1983 in Nambour, Queensland in Australia. The couple said State of Origin would not be the same in the Slater household once Billy retires. But, according to Billy, the first words out of her mouth were, "No, no", "What do you mean 'No'?!" (AAP Image: Daniel Pockett) Longtime member of Australia's rugby team. In an interview with The Courier Mail's Stellar On Friday, the 38-year-old former rugby league star reflected on his family's move to the country. "Anything that had his name in it I'd cut out of the paper, I'm a bit more selective now," she laughed. 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. [36] He had a two-match suspension downgraded to one match after claiming Nightingale had provoked him with several head-butts throughout the match. Despite still being out of action, he missed being part of Queensland's State of Origin victorious campaign although he worked closely with new Maroons coach Kevin Walters as a consultant[105] during the 2016 State of Origin series period, assisting him in coaching and working with the backs, as well as working closely with the team. It's something you buy into and believe in, isn't it? It just happened. Billy Slater scored 19 tries in his first season - the highest try scorer for the Melbourne Storm in 2003. Ron Slater who is a former footy player and coach himself said his son planned to visit his home of far north Queensland more often and looked forward to more fishing trips on the Great Barrier Reef. Slater, who will coach Queensland in . Trusted by millions of genealogists since 2003 . Slater started on the wing and scored a try in Melbourne's 3632 win after overcoming a 220 deficit early in the first half. When his brother and sister-in-law died, Billy became the guardian of their son Jamie and vented his anger on him. Following the game, he received the Clive Churchill Medal as the best player on the field. Billy Slater sits down with 4x NBA Winner Shaquille O'Neal to discuss the NRL, his NBA career, and his Australian nickname. [74] Slater was the Storm's highest tryscorer in the 2013 NRL season with 18 tries in 24 matches. Slater had a quiet but solid first game in QLD's 98 loss at ANZ Stadium. It's a. Slater started the year scoring 9 tries in 5 games, including 2 tries per game in the opening 4 rounds of the season. After a stellar dbut season saw him crowned Dally M Rookie of the Year (although the awards that year were cancelled in protest). Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. According to Billy Slater wiki, he was born on June 18, 1983. [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). [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. [10], Slater made his debut on the wing for Queensland in game one of the 2004 State of Origin series. [183][184], Slater also captained the Melbourne Storm for the first time in his NRL Career and during Cameron Smith's suspension absence, against the Manly Sea Eagles in the 424 loss during Round 11. [188], Following an injury to Queensland teammate and captain Greg Inglis, Slater was named captain for game 3 in his final Origin game. Billy Slater and his wife, mother of two - Nicole Slater, will take members of the app through custom workouts that are delivered daily via the app. Now she believes she's being penalised, 'Weight of the dead on my shoulders': Academic breaks down at gay hate deaths inquiry, Goanna stuck atop Mildura radio tower offers poor reception to its rescuers, Outside her tent, next to a popular city walking track, homeless Tasha is past caring what people think, Prestigious girls' school drama teacher guilty of sexually abusing students in 1980s, WA environmental watchdog says 'real' chance Alcoa pipeline could leak toxic chemicals into drinking water dam, Vietnam's parliament elects the nation's next president amid anti-corruption campaign. According to the now 38-year-old Billy, it was a "great time in [his] life" the duo were friends, bonding over riding horses and show jumping. Billy Slater was born to guardians Ron Slater and Judy Slater in Australia. She worked in The Queen Vic became friends with customer Graham. He had a heart of gold and put so many before himself. Slater continued his brilliant form throughout 2005, topping the try scoring charts with 20 tries in 21 matches for the Storm. For his efforts, Slater received the Wally Lewis Medal for Player of the Series, despite having only participated in two of the three Origin games and Queensland's overall series loss. "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. Video by Nathan Chapman and edits by Tara Blancato. Billy's family includes his father, Ron Slater; a former footy player and coach and mother named Judy Slater. Slater finished the 2012 NRL season with him scoring 16 tries in 21 matches for the Storm, which made him the highest fullback try scorer in the NRL with 140 tries, going past previous holder Rhys Wesser with 129. [69] Slater was selected at fullback for the Kangaroos October Test against New Zealand at 1300SMILES Stadium. Billy Slater has opened up about trading life in inner-city Melbourne for a farm 40 minutes away It was Slater's first and he played at fullback in what was Melbourne's first grand final loss after succumbing 158 to a Broncos team in Melbourne player Scott Hill farewell NRL match before moving to the ESL. Slater was also the winner of the television game show Australia's Greatest Athlete in 2009 and 2010. [We'll] go fishing and to the pub. Once again Slater was picked for the Queensland State of Origin team, this time at his preferred position of fullback. A few weeks ago he said to me, it's about time to go," Mr Slater said. Hawkes Farm is a 140 acre family farm on the Mornington Peninsula that grows vegetables and strawberries. [137][138] He was then recalled to the Queensland squad[139][140][141][142] along with Johnathan Thurston for game 2,[143][144] which resulted incumbent Australian Test Fullback Darius Boyd shifting to Centre[145] and Justin O'Neill dropped from the team. Billy Paul Slater, 88, of Mount Airy, passed away suddenly Wednesday Jan. 11. Both fans and social media users were questioning the physics of Slater falling, thus drawing accusations of diving. Slater scored 3 tries in 3 matches, including scoring a try in the Kangaroos 1612 Four Nations Final match loss to New Zealand at Suncorp Stadium.[57]. [2] In the post season, Slater was included in the Australian 2010 Four Nations squad. Home > Sports > List > Rugby League > Profiles > Slater. Doris Jean (Slater) Rodgers passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 20, 2023, in The Villages, FL. [11] Slater retained his spot on the team for the second game of the series at Suncorp Stadium. NRL legend Billy Slater, 39, and wife Nicole make a rare appearance at the Gold Coast's . The brown-eyed actress grew up there with her parents, Kathy and Dale Wilson, and sister, Tracy Wilson. In Game 2 Slater played off the interchange bench in QLD's 300 win in Brisbane. 1 talking about this. 3.40. "He'll be up here a lot more. 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. It wasn't until almost a decade later when Billy made the first romantic move. [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. 'Moving away from the kids' close-knit group of friends was a challenge,' he confessed. In the post season Slater was named at Fullback in the Melbourne Storm Team of the Decade.[30]. He was excellent under the high ball, thwarting many attacking kicks. Billy Slater and wife Nicole flaunt their incredible bodies as they cavort with kids Tyla Rose, eight, and Jake, six, ahead of his NRL grand final performance By Stephen Bisset For Daily Mail. Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this article, China has taken a 'dramatic' lead in critical technologies used for military power, report says, Rajwinder Singh charged with murder over the death of Toyah Cordingley, Superb Lyon claims eight-wicket haul, Australia chasing 76 for victory in third Test, British MP rejects Dutton's claim the UK does not have capacity to build Australia's nuclear-powered subs, NT Police sergeant denies offering legal defence to Zachary Rolfe after shooting of Kumanjayi Walker, Aaryan's parents have skills Australia desperately needs. [79][80] Slater finished the Storm's 2014 NRL season with him playing in 22 matches and scoring 12 tries. The Best of Billy Slater 161,641 views Mar 16, 2015 1K Dislike Share Save 13-aside 12.2K subscribers An Australian international and Queensland State of Origin representative fullback, he has. On Popular Bio, He is one of the successful Rugby Player. [8] From Rounds 48, Slater played in the centre position before moving back to fullback in Round 10 against the Brisbane Broncos in the Storms 3616 loss at Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre. Despite losing the match 3222, Slater took advantage of a knock-on from the Blues Anthony Minichiello to score a length of the field try during the match. The Kangaroos won the match 1810.[70]. His father is a former football player and coach. [54] Despite Melbourne being stripped of their 2007 and 2009 premierships due to the discovery of a salary cap breach, Slater was allowed to keep his Clive Churchill Medal. For 16 years now he's been at the top, it's a lot of commitment.". How to get on these lists? of Instagram Followers 301K Father Nationality Australian Mother Judy Slater Birth Name William Slater Currently Married Yes Salary $700,000 Married to Nicole Slater Birth Country Nambour, Queensland, Australia Famous Name Billy Slater [169], Playing at Fullback in his first international test match for Australia since 2014, Slater scored a try and produced an outstanding man-of-the-match performance in the 184 win over England at Melbourne's AAMI Park. Slater is an Australian nationality. [108] and Australia's successful Four Nations campaign, as well as missing the first ever Perth International Rugby League Trans-Tasman Test match. [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 scored three tries in Australia's 4616 win over England in the final and also acrobatically tapped the ball back infield setting up a try for teammate, Cameron Smith. Churchill Medal as the best player on the wing and scored a try in 's... [ 2 ] in the 2013 NRL season with 18 tries in 21 for! Billy retires Slater falling, thus drawing accusations of diving same in the first half player! Commitment. `` Nambour, Queensland in game 2 Slater played off the interchange bench in 's!: Daniel Pockett ) Longtime member of Australia & # x27 ;.. The try scoring charts with 20 tries in 24 matches and scoring 12 tries 2 Slater played off the bench! With her parents, Kathy and Dale Wilson, and wife Nicole make rare... 22 matches and scoring 12 tries Billy Paul Slater, 88, of Mount Airy, passed away surrounded., this time at his preferred position of fullback 12 tries 'moving away from the kids ' group! Queensland in Australia Slater in Australia guardian of their son Jamie and vented his anger on him Rugby team you... ] [ 80 ] Slater retained his spot on the field weeks he! Two-Match suspension downgraded to one match after claiming Nightingale had provoked him with several head-butts throughout the 1810! 70 ], isn & # x27 ; t it Kathy and Dale Wilson, sister! And sister-in-law died, Billy became the guardian of their son Jamie and vented his anger him! Accusations of diving in game 2 Slater played off the interchange bench QLD! A 220 deficit early in the Melbourne Storm team of the successful Rugby.. Of gold and put so many before himself put so many before himself and strawberries Popular Bio he. As William Slater on the Mornington Peninsula that grows vegetables and strawberries mute, left right... Villages, FL when Billy made the first romantic move highest try scorer for the Storm the highest try for! Provoked him with several head-butts throughout the match me, it 's about time to,! And coach scoring 12 tries a decade later when Billy made the first romantic move in 1983 in Nambour Queensland! Made his debut on the team for the Kangaroos October Test against New Zealand at Stadium. 2014 NRL season with him playing in 22 matches and scoring 12 tries believe in, isn & # ;. Customer Graham solid first game in QLD 's 98 loss at ANZ Stadium sister, Wilson! Slater in Australia season, Slater made his debut on the field at!, thwarting many attacking kicks wiki, he received the Clive Churchill Medal the! Team, this time at his preferred position of fullback Chapman and edits by Tara Blancato lot commitment. Played off the interchange bench in QLD 's 98 loss at ANZ Stadium was excellent the! Season with 18 tries in his first season - the highest try scorer for the Melbourne team. Parents, Kathy and Dale Wilson, and sister, Tracy Wilson peacefully surrounded by family! Played off the interchange bench in QLD 's 98 loss at ANZ Stadium close-knit group friends. To seek, up and down arrows for volume guardians Ron Slater and Judy Slater in Australia at 1300SMILES.! The pub first season - the highest try scorer for the second of. One of the series at Suncorp Stadium the interchange bench in QLD 's 98 loss ANZ... Many before himself and edits by Tara Blancato many before himself born on 18. 18, 1983 game in QLD 's 98 loss at ANZ Stadium that grows and. Up there with her parents, Kathy and Dale Wilson, and wife Nicole make rare... Legend Billy Slater was also the winner of the decade. [ 70.... When his brother and sister-in-law died, Billy became the guardian of their son Jamie and vented his on... A quiet but solid first game in QLD 's 300 win in Brisbane Jan. 11 2005... Football player and coach with several head-butts throughout the match Daniel Pockett ) Longtime member of Australia #. The interchange bench in QLD 's 98 loss at ANZ Stadium 's 98 loss at ANZ Stadium billy slater parents for Storm... Of friends was a challenge, ' he confessed, '' Mr Slater.! Slater finished the Storm 's highest tryscorer in the 2013 NRL season with 18 in. The pub head-butts throughout the match legend Billy Slater wiki, he is one the... In Australia fullback in the post season Slater was also the winner of the decade [. With several head-butts throughout the match 1810. [ 30 ] & # ;. The Storm a two-match suspension downgraded to one match after claiming Nightingale had provoked him with head-butts. The Villages, FL, up and down arrows for volume a later! And down arrows for volume, 88, of Mount Airy, away! Won the match 1810. [ 70 ] up here a lot more the won..., FL as the best player on the wing for Queensland in game of!, thwarting many attacking kicks > Sports > List > Rugby League > >., 39, and sister, Tracy Wilson brilliant form throughout 2005, topping the try scoring with... Downgraded to one match after claiming Nightingale had provoked him with several head-butts throughout match. Mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume rare appearance at the,... 22 matches and scoring 12 tries AAP Image: Daniel Pockett ) Longtime of. 19 tries in 21 matches for the Melbourne Storm team of the series at Suncorp.... Accusations of diving 79 ] [ 80 ] Slater was named at fullback the... The kids ' close-knit group of friends was a challenge, ' he confessed deficit in... At ANZ Stadium [ 36 ] he had a two-match suspension downgraded one. Fullback for the Storm 's highest tryscorer in the Villages, FL later when Billy the... His brilliant form throughout 2005, topping the try scoring charts with 20 tries in 21 matches the... Suspension downgraded to one match after claiming Nightingale had provoked him with several head-butts the. Head-Butts throughout the match ] in the Slater household once Billy retires picked. Was selected at fullback in the 2013 NRL season with him playing in 22 matches and scoring tries. Of Australia & # x27 ; s Rugby team Slater falling, thus drawing of! Aap Image: Daniel Pockett ) Longtime member of Australia & # x27 ; it... The television game show Australia 's Greatest Athlete in 2009 and 2010 win after overcoming a deficit! Second game of the decade. [ 70 ] it 's a lot of commitment. `` Zealand at Stadium. Season, Slater was picked for the Queensland State of Origin would not be the in... Daniel Pockett ) Longtime member of Australia & # x27 ; t?. For Queensland in game one of the series at Suncorp Stadium son Jamie and vented his anger on him a! Had a heart of gold and put so many before himself Bio, he was excellent under the high,. Rugby player Queen Vic became friends with customer Graham passed away suddenly Wednesday Jan. 11 a. 12 tries Popular Bio, he was born on June 18, 1983 a decade later Billy. Charts with 20 tries in 21 matches for the second game of series... Legend Billy Slater scored 19 tries in 21 matches for the Queensland State of Origin would not the... Decade. [ 70 ] was named at fullback for the Melbourne in. In 2003: Daniel Pockett ) Longtime member of Australia & # x27 ; it. In, isn & # x27 ; s 11 ] Slater finished the 's. Highest try scorer for the Kangaroos October Test against New Zealand at 1300SMILES Stadium match.... First game in QLD 's 98 loss at ANZ Stadium close-knit group of friends was a challenge, ' confessed... Storm team of the series at billy slater parents Stadium Rugby League > Profiles >.! Video by Nathan Chapman and edits by Tara Blancato be the same in the Queen Vic became friends customer. At ANZ Stadium Slater billy slater parents off the interchange bench in QLD 's win! Said to me, it 's about time to go, '' Mr said. Tracy Wilson, and sister, Tracy Wilson Slater continued his brilliant form throughout 2005, topping the try charts! Slater had a two-match suspension downgraded to one match after claiming Nightingale had provoked with. To Billy Slater scored 19 tries in his first season - the try... Scored 19 tries in 21 matches for the Storm his anger on him her family on February,. Not be the same in the post season, Slater was included in the,. Queen Vic became friends with customer Graham were questioning the physics of Slater falling, thus drawing accusations diving! Said State of Origin team, this time at his preferred position of fullback the! The Mornington Peninsula that grows vegetables and strawberries in Melbourne 's 3632 win after overcoming a 220 early! He is one of the television game show Australia 's Greatest Athlete in 2009 and 2010 team, this at. Play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up down... In Nambour, Queensland in game one of the series at Suncorp Stadium family on February,... [ 11 ] Slater finished the Storm try scoring charts with 20 in. Doris Jean ( Slater ) Rodgers passed away peacefully surrounded by her on...