Natarsha Belling

I think she already thinks her mum's pretty cool.

Look, I am her favourite.

She's her mummy's girl.

So for you right now, as you're sitting here, Yeah.

I think your story is not about rugby league or sport.

It's actually about making history and being an incredible role model because all of us face, you know, issues with our confidence or that we can't achieve what we want to achieve.

What would your message be to anyone who's listening to this thinking, I don't have the confidence, I can't do this, to actually reach for your dreams, fulfil your dreams and reach for the stars?

Em, you are an inspiration.

And thank you so much for giving such an important message to so many people coming up through the system.

Really appreciate your time.

Thanks for having me on.

That was Emma Lawrence from Triple M. And that's it for this episode of the afternoon edition of The Briefing.

We'll be back in your feed tomorrow with The Weekend Briefing and Sasha is joined by John Safran.

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I'm Natasha Belling.

See you next time.

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