Corey Payne’s colourful journey so far (Former NRL Player and Panthers CEO)

The Back Pass panel have a sit down with Corey Payne and he reveals his wonderous journey during a 131 game NRL Playing career. Winning NSW Australian of the Year to travelling the world, starting a foundation to help underprivileged kids, meeting the then Prince Charles. Just for good measure he also added being the youngest ever NRL CEO when he took the chair at the Penrith Panthers.

 

We discuss his adventures and reasons for retiring early.

Corey tells us what it was like to be coached by Tim Sheens and Des Hasler.

Working alongside Gus Gould at the Panthers.

 

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