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Frank Ponissi: The Godfather of the NRL | #293

27 Jul 2025

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This week on Dyl & Friends, we're joined by Frank Ponissi. Frank is the mastermind behind one of the most successful sporting organisations in Australia. As GM of Football at the Melbourne Storm, Frank has helped build a culture that’s become the gold standard - not just in the NRL, but across all codes. In this episode, we dive into nearly two decades of excellence, leadership, and resilience. From his legendary partnership with Craig Bellamy, to navigating the 2010 salary cap scandal, to rebuilding a dynasty and shaping the next era of Storm greatness, Frank shares the philosophies, stories and lessons behind it all. We talk high standards, "study trips" gone rogue, insights from working with global sporting giants like Man City and the All Blacks, and how he helped bridge the AFL-NRL divide by bringing in names like Selwood, Cotchin and Yze. This is a bloody good episode if you're into sport, leadership & culture building. Can't thank Frank enough for his time. Hope you enjoy it xx If you liked this episode, you'll love episode ⁠#141 with Ryan Papenhuyzen. If you want to support the show, please click follow or subscribe wherever you are listening. Also, if you loved the episode, please share it with your mum, dad, friend or dog. Appreciate you fam. ILY xx Want to chat or have an idea? 👇🏼👇🏼 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOP, CONTACT OR FOLLOW US HERE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dyl & Friends is produced by Monica Vantilburg. Video and audio production by Producey. This is a paid advertisement by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DYL and get on your way to being your best self.

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