Gorden Tallis breaks down in touching tearful tribute to Kevin Walters
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Gorden Tallis broke down in tears in speaking about his great friend Kevin Walters on the eve of his son Billy’s NRL debut for the Storm.
Walters, whose first wife Kim died after a long battle with cancer, presented his son Billy with his first NRL jersey on Thursday night.
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Props to Mick Ennis for helping Gordy through this segment!
Good on you Gordy. Nothing wrong with wearing your heart on your sleeve. True measure of a good human being
@yajg4432
4 жыл бұрын
Gordie u big bold souk
@Soyuz19
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@rayzarneil9525
3 жыл бұрын
You can tell no matter what this man does in life he does it with passion, on the field and off it.
@jamie_d___
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly probably even more impressive because his scope as a human is so vast capable of such tenderness and such toughness .
@Niko7739
2 жыл бұрын
@J G you need a hug? lets be friends? lol
For the big man himself to breakdown like that, shed a tear in my eye 😭
@nz-bass-head6306
3 жыл бұрын
Pussy
@Aussieboy329
3 жыл бұрын
@@nz-bass-head6306 what
@seansmith9936
3 жыл бұрын
@@nz-bass-head6306 go say it to hs face you pussy hahaha
@jerusalem5646
2 жыл бұрын
@J G who cares about soccer ⚽️…🤦🏼♀️ffs.. why are you even watching..
Mates sticky together and blokes need to support each other, be open and honest.
@markbennett4202
4 жыл бұрын
Chris Brayley that's a true mate there is nothing wrong with a man that has a cry over some one they have lost or are going through hard times only a real man cries
@jesusislukeskywalker4294
4 жыл бұрын
2020 vision. check out the targets of the U.N. Lima Declaration from 1975. totally unconstitutional. satanic
@ctenmusiq1333
4 жыл бұрын
I do it myself with my closest mates, doesn't matter as long as mates talk about their issues openly.
@rhyssanders9122
3 жыл бұрын
@MUFC very poor form mate
Michael ennis was such a grub at times but geez he did well when gordy broke down has such good words to say nice work mick 👍
@philly6854
5 жыл бұрын
Yea well on the field some players are different. Ennis seems like a real genuine bloke of the field. He is good at commentary though
@notsofatmike1
5 жыл бұрын
Yeh I hear what you're saying he is the all time greatest sledger even worse than Justin Hodges but that was just his game face. Many people around the game say he is a genuinely good bloke. He seems like it.
@josephsharp5678
5 жыл бұрын
Lazlo Ghostknifeblack Ennis may of been a bit of an Instigator out on the field but he seems like a pretty cool bloke off it.
@roughgooch7859
5 жыл бұрын
How one plays on the field does not reflect how one is off the field especially when these guys are no longer playing so there’s no bias.
@jgus4312
4 жыл бұрын
He was a pest at most but full time when sharks won GF two ballboys were nearest to him to hug and he didn’t let them down . Legend.
Theres more man in those tears than in entire countries
You can see why the Broncos of Gordies era were one of the best teams of all time. They cared about each other like family, they bled for each other and never let their mate down.
@roughgooch7859
5 жыл бұрын
They also played off emotion which is why I’m not surprised that Gordie broke down when talking about Kevvie’s proud moment of giving his son billy his storm jersey along with his personal struggles.
@brentbecroft2890
4 жыл бұрын
100% correct.
@theodorebandamartin
2 жыл бұрын
hear hear
@cameronhubbard7158
2 жыл бұрын
And they still haven’t let go. These days players are letting go week in week out.
@alexjones7043
Жыл бұрын
@@roughgooch7859also referring to walters losing his wife to breast cancer. The boys all stuck him
That is prolly the proudest moment of your life to hand your son a jersey for the game we love
I’m South African and only just recently started watching league. One thing I see is how tight the league players are, truly like brothers. Fking love the brotherhood!
@dazuleh
5 жыл бұрын
The Apartheid was a real brotherhood also
@kagolekuisi
5 жыл бұрын
@@dazuleh fuck i laughed out loud when I read this comment. crude, but direct!
@aperaruapeeta4309
5 жыл бұрын
Up the springboks
@no8604
5 жыл бұрын
@DVN True leaguies hate rugby YAWNion. YAWNion is for snobby suits that look down at our code.
@no8604
5 жыл бұрын
@DVN Fck the Wobblies.
Michael Ennis stepped up! Top man💪
Ennis class for coming through like that
Wow seeing big Gordy cry can make any tough bloke humble. Had the greatest honour of shouting a real qlder a drink. Thanks Gordy for the memories.
Kevin Walters lost his wife to cancer, she died on Christmas Day many years ago. He raised his three sons as a single Dad. He’s since remarried, but it’s still incredibly raw for all involved. Gordon is a lovely bloke. He said whenever I needed help or a job he’d always be there for me. Used to work with I’m at ch9.
@TraceyWann
Ай бұрын
You need to research more before you comment.
Gordy that was very touching mate, proves you have a heart of gold. Chin up mate u are a champion This is coming from a blues supporter :-)
@westsideAUKILANI
5 жыл бұрын
Blues supporters suck ass
@JaneSmith-dj5dl
5 жыл бұрын
westsideAUKILANI Your a fuckwit! Go take your head for a shit
@gregwalker9506
5 жыл бұрын
Seriously?? Craig expresses positivity for Tallis here, and in light of Finchy saying this is bigger than a game of footy, you punch out some mindless rhetoric? Not enough men are in touch with their emotions, Tallis just showed even "tough" blokes are able to cry, it's great for everyone no matter if they bleed Maroon, Blue, or whatever. Plus, we are all green & gold, don't forget. Now go crawl back into your hole, from another Blues supporter.
@warrenjensen4670
5 жыл бұрын
@@gregwalker9506 You understand, well said. Gordon I never liked, but you can't fault the man here, no matter your allegiances. westsideAUKILANI take your comment back to any other State Of Origin clip where it would be appropriate, not appropriate here at this time.
@westsideAUKILANI
5 жыл бұрын
@@gregwalker9506 cry me a river ya New South maggot
What a moment.. And all class by Micheal Ennis
The Raging Bull has a HUGE heart.
Gordy is a good man , wears his heart on his sleeve. Handy man to have in your trenches. Much respect to the man.
Probably one of the most heartbreaking and satisfying years at the Broncos was 1998. With Kevvie losing his wife to breast cancer in 1998 he became a single father with Billy only 4 years old. Craig Bellamy joined the Broncos in 1998 to work under Wayne Bennett, the team managed to secure the premiership and with Gordie winning the Clive Churchill medal. Qld also won the State of Origin that year.....Your a champion Gordie and a true friend..
Im a new South Wales diehard and disliked Gordy when he played but Seeing Gordy cry made me cry also. Him crying for his mate shows how much of a good bloke he is . Much love Gordy ❤️
As a proud new south welshman, ive allways loved gordon tallis, tough on the field but a softie at heart
Its a Beautiful Moment. Makes me question myself if I had treated my friends properly
People who say real men dont cry need to watch this. Tallis was an animal on the field and regularly ranks among a lot of players toughest opponents. That's a real man there!!
Tallis is the definition of a true friend. I'd be proud to have a loyal friend like him
Poor bastard! Got a massive heart, ol Gordie. Guys like Gordie are the mates you hang onto.
Damn you know it’s a real emotional heart touching moment that meant a lot to the Walters family when you see one of the hardest men in the league break down like that. Congratulations to the Walters family for such an achievement. Tough men that think it’s not manly to cry have been Humbled after watching this.
A moment of absolute compassion for a mate and his family. You are a true friend Gordon Tallis.
Top man Michael Ennis. Spoke up when needed
Big Gordie just scored some big points with me. Not that I mean much but I’m an entrenched New South Welshman - respect to you Gordon Tallis.
I have enormous respect for Gorden. He is a good man.
Gordon Tallis he’s a legend I asked him for a photo he was more than willing he’s got a good heart
Well done Gordie. Tears could only mean you care a lot for another human being, which is a great thing!
Gordon Tallis is an absolute legend. He doesn’t smoke & never taken drugs. Tells it as it is. One of the most honest down to earth blokes involved in Rugby League... you can take the boy out of Townsville, but not Townsville out of the boy 👊 Daniel Harnden “little Upper Ross boy”...
Ennis made that smooth for Tallis ❤️💯
A top bloke Gordie, nothing wrong with crying for your mate. After what Kevvie went through it's understandable, love ya Gordie.
Been listening to a few Gordy podcast interviews over the last couple of days (Bloke in a Bar, Andy Raymond) where he described how he'd have to become another version of himself in order to compete at the highest level of a very violent sport. He's a deep fella and, as far as I'm concerned, a total fkn sweetheart. Top man.
@Albert_Br
Ай бұрын
Yep Gordy is deep in several ways. He's one of the most intelligent men. Many of his observations are spot on.
Thats a true human.
Big man with big 💖
This made me cry 😢 Gordon Tallis Legend Kevin Walters 6 premierships legendary
Good to see the big fellas not affraid to cry and show emotion. Shows some strength and pride
One of the toughest and most fearless men on the planet....its ok to shed a tear guys.
So beautiful good on you Gordon you are a true gentleman
Love ye Gordy awesome player and human being
For the ranging bull to shed a tear for a team mate..tells alot..😭
Good onya Gordon..... U r a REAL MAN!!! Showing your emotions is PERFECTLY ACCEPTABLE!!!! Much grace and goodness to you mate!!
Best thing about NRL is that it creates a Family, not just in Australia but to everyone who's into it, Players and Fans.
To see Gordy cry. Speaks fo itself.
True strength is toughness and compassion White is nothing without black Laughter without sadness The wonderful contrasts that make life real and good I’ve always admired Gordon Tallis
I’m from the UK. Sorry and love ya Gordie 🤟 what a man
Strong men cry too. We’re all human with the deepest of feelings and emotion. It’s all good you tough bloke out there. Embrace it.
Tallis is one of the hardest men ever to play NRL. What you are seeing is a man's love for another man knowing full fell what he went through and how he kept it together during the season.
Gordy your a true champion.
IV seen this a few times I admire this more then th game itself
Respect Gordy lad 👑
Doesnt make you less of a man to shed a tear for someone you respect. Good on you gordy
Yes, if Gordy can cry I can cry!
The raging bull played off emotion. You’d have him in the trenches.
@kidkay2042
4 жыл бұрын
F@# Aye!!!
@notoriousbig73
3 жыл бұрын
@Heir apparent You cracked the code Good work Sherlock😆
@notoriousbig73
3 жыл бұрын
@Heir apparent Sheep?? Just laughing at a fool stating the obvious War is bad lol Nah 😂🤣🤣 You're a genius.....give yourself a pat on back.....no one else will 😂🤣
@notoriousbig73
3 жыл бұрын
@Heir apparent 😂🤣🤣 Nothing to say ya big dummy😂🤣 I'm too smart for you The fact I was in agreeance with u proves my point Go read a book ya moron 😂🤣
@bradford_shaun_murray
3 жыл бұрын
Big Gordy
Tough as they come.no weakeness in showing raw emotion.
Love Tallis. He’s a fucking legend.
that is why rugby league is the greatest game on earth, the toughest men play and they have big hearts too. Gorden and kevie are champions.
Real men cry. ✊
@salotesua9480
5 жыл бұрын
@j Peters Then you're a Muppet
@salotesua9480
5 жыл бұрын
@j Peters Who said anything about all the time? Muppet.
As a proud new south Welshman. For me Gordon tall is is a top bloke. Love the guy
We love Gordy
A Real Gentleman
What a great bloke
RESPECT GORDON TALLIS 👏 true warrior, true player,REAL MAN !..From a Wigan supporter !
Feel for you big Gordie mate
Even tough men cry. Well done big fella .
Your a legend Gordy god bless brother,,,one of the true hard men of rugby💪👍👌👊✊😊
youre a champ gordy, one of the toughest most competitve hard men thats ever played footy but also with a compassionate side too.
Raging Bull, hats off to you mate.. not just a Legend of the game but your a great mate too !
It Takes a man to cry good on ya GORDIE 👍
Wow didn’t know Kevy was a single dad for a long time... That is his greatest achievement 🙏🏽 Awesome to have a Dad do that for pure love for his children... Legend Kevy absolutely bigger then sport..
Hes has a big heart💛😢
If someone doesnt shed a tear while seeing this, your not human. Ive never seen Gordy like this before and dont quite know why he was crying, but it made me tear up a bit also. So glad Kevvie was the one to bring the Broncos back to where they belong now though 👊
@onlychaffing7098
10 ай бұрын
Kevin's wife died when their kids were young. So his son Billy would be at his dad's Broncos training sessions from a very young age and probably got close to some of the players. Gordy being one. Then talking about Billy's debut in the NRL it hit Gordy in the feels
@bigchem4244
3 ай бұрын
Billy was around the older broncos players after his mum died and Kevvy became a single dad. He’s proud of both Billy and Kevvy for their success and how far they’ve come
Your a champion Gordy ☝🏻👍🏻👌🏼
Love it when people have your back like this.
This put tears in my eyes
Gordy you are a Legend!
Man ain’t gonna lie made me tear up 😢respect for you big fella shows your love and support for your fellow men and passion for the game.
Big Goldie breaking down like that brings tears...
One of the all time Hard men in rugby league shows that we’re all human.. good to see how proud he is not only of Billy getting a Jersey but of what a fine job Kevy did aswell
Wowa, that was real deep from Gordie! Im from NZ, i was like nearly asleep watching this in bed and woke up because it was quite emotional.
One of the toughest players to ever play the game , the upmost of respect to man with that much passion.
6 premierships for kevvie fark me what a player and big Gordy showing what his heart is made of.. nice mate 👌
Tallis was such a fierce competitor, his intellect and compassion was often overlooked
@imalwaysright
Жыл бұрын
More than just the “tough bull”
Family is more important than you are, though you may be part of your family you don't really understand what the word means until they are gone. Family is what you make it, it's not just who you are related to by blood - but what you are willing to do for the one's you love. Nothing Else Matters 🔥❤️
Hate to say it I'm a Newcastle boy through and through, but you are a Rugby League Icon and a Big man with a Huge heat and alot of honour, and just show how much it means to you.
Now that is fucking tough! QUEENSLANDER ❤
RIP Kevin respect to you, single dad for a wee while and one of the best ever footy players in the game, also respect to Gordon such kind words obviously a great and very close friend.
Congratulations to the Walters Family and to Gordon for being a part of the Journey🏆
Beautiful. Champion guy
We can put our thoughts and feelings away in a box, but they never leave. At certain times they resurface, life gets real. Gordy just showing love for his brother, that's a good mate right there.
...And that is why Gorden was such a tough guy that fought all the time on the field cause he had passion and wore his heart on his sleeve. A true blue block!
If a tougher guy ever played footy I don’t know who that was. There you go guys, it is ok to be human and show emotion, how can anyone have anything but respect for Gordy? Go the Blues.
When the old footage went up on screen and seeing small Billy and his Dad, Gordy couldn't hold back the tears as he was a big part of his life
awesome Gordy true spirit of mateship
Definition of a true friend.
Gordy toughest man in his prime! Good to see this mate
Love you gordo your actually my favourite player when you cry we all cry brother bro 💯🙏😢
Tough guys always seem to have a big heart. Well done Gord.