With 264 first-grade appearances, 3 Premierships, 4 Grand Final Appearances, 3 World Club Challenges, 4 Minor Premierships, and 1 Origin appearance, Jake Friend has cemented himself as a Roosters and NRL legend. But it hasn't all been smooth sailing. Sacked by the Sydney Roosters as a 19 year old after repeated indiscretions with the law, Friend took up a job cutting vegetables and making coffee in a sandwich shop before returning to the game and winning three premierships for the Roosters. Friend tells Steve Gillis what drove him to his miracle comeback, how he takes full responsibility for his actions and how he miraculously avoided death following a rib injury suffered in a match.TIMECODES:02:06 - Early career04:13 - Jake's indiscretions with the law19:33 - Mentors through tough times 25:55 - Life now for Jake35:13 - Grand Finals36:53 - Roosters Academy38:34 - State of Origin45:23 - Jake's concussions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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