While their life may seem perfect, Billy admitted that relocating his family wasn't without its 'challenges'. Nicole and I just try to raise them to be good people with good values, so far, so good.'. "He'll be up here a lot more. But, according to Billy, the first words out of her mouth were, "No, no", "What do you mean 'No'?!" Billy's family includes his father, Ron Slater; a former footy player and coach and mother named Judy Slater. But there are are no sources as that can cite Billy Slater net worth in 2018. He is known for being a Rugby Player. [59] Slater played in all three 2011 State of Origin matches, as fullback for the Queensland Maroons. [10], Slater made his debut on the wing for Queensland in game one of the 2004 State of Origin series. Billy asked her, to which she quickly replied, "Oh my god, no, yes, yes!". He added: 'When you love someone, it feels right. They married in Cairns in November 2009. Despite his costly error and Australia losing the game 3420 to New Zealand, Slater was named Player of the Tournament following the World Cup final in Brisbane. On 30 August 2019, Slater was chosen at Fullback in the Queensland Maroons team of the decade. His identity is white, and has Australian ethnicity. [47] Melbourne finished the season 4th on the NRL table and avenged their 2008 Grand Final loss to Manly by defeating them 4012 in the first week of the finals at Etihad Stadium. May 3rd, 2021. [2] Slater capped off a brilliant year by winning the Rugby League World Golden Boot Award as the best player in the world. RELATED: 'He said if I made him a bread and butter pudding he'd propose. [108] and Australia's successful Four Nations campaign, as well as missing the first ever Perth International Rugby League Trans-Tasman Test match. He's very thoughtful and very normal. Carrying a shoulder injury (not 100% fully recovered) from the Storm's Round 5 game (in April) that resulted him being ruled out the Trans-Tasman ANZAC Test,[85] Slater featured for Queensland in Game 1 and Game 2 of the 2015 State of Origin series. Slater scored a try and was judged best on ground, earning the Clive Churchill Medal. Wife, Nicole Slater. [104], During his time on the sideline, his Fullback positions was filled by Darius Boyd for both Australia (during the International Trans-Tasman ANZAC Test match, which was played at Newcastle's Hunter Stadium) and Queensland (for the State of Origin Series). [17] Slater was dumped from the Queensland side for the deciding third game in Brisbane which led to outrage from some Maroons fans. [153][154][155][156][157], On 27 September leading into the Grand Final; Slater was awarded the Fullback of the Year Award at the NRL Dally M Awards Event. Billy Slater and Nicole Slater: How they met, proposal details, inside their relationship - 9Honey, https://www.couriermail.com.au/lifestyle/stellar/a-challenge-billy-slater-opens-up-on-life-after-nrl/news-story/d7fdb0acac18f97b92bad93adfdde2be. 'When that person walks into your life, it sort of smacks you in the face,' Billy told 9Honey in July. Rugby league legend Billy Slater believes there's little more the NRL can do to educate its players amid yet another off-season of scandal, arguing education "is a parent job, not an NRL job". "She was making [the proposal] really difficult to be honest," he laughs. He was a fantastic athlete with a height of 5 feet and 9 inches (176 cm) and a weight of 14st 0lb (89kg), which was ideal for the sport. [53], For the 2010 Anzac Test, Slater was selected to play for Australia at fullback in their 128 victory against New Zealand at AAMI Park. Freddie Slater is the biological son of Little Mo Slater and Graham Foster. In August 2008, Slater was named in the preliminary 46-man Kangaroos squad for the 2008 World Cup. Slater broke the line with his first touch and kick return of the game. Horses are her business; they are a daily presence in her life and they are her muse. Billy was recently selected as the Queensland Maroons Head Coach on 24 September 2021 on a two-year deal. He was named Australia's Greatest Athlete in 2009 and 2010. [76], In Round 2 against the Penrith Panthers, Slater reached a milestone of having played 250 games for Melbourne Storm in the 1817 win at AAMI Park. In 2008, Slater was voted the best international player in the world, winning the Golden Boot Award. Slater's start to the 2008 season can be described as nothing short of sensational. In Round 22 against the North Queensland Cowboys at Olympic Park, Slater played 150th NRL career match in the Storms 208 win. [190] He played his final game, a grand final loss to the Sydney Roosters, on 30 September 2018.[191]. Billy Slater was surprised to be offered the Maroons role "When this position got put in front of me, I sort of didn't really know how to react. William Slater (born 18 June 1983), is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. Her first taste of fame came in 1990 when she won Miss Teen USA. Billy played junior footy for Innisfail in Queensland. + " " + md.getFullYear()); A rugby league dual premiership winner with the Melbourne Storm. Slater scored a try in Melbourne's 144 premiership victory over Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, where Slater was bitten in the ear by James Graham during a scuffle. Slater started on the wing and scored a try in Melbourne's 3632 win after overcoming a 220 deficit early in the first half. So I did', Billy says he knew 'something was there' with Nicole when they reconnected in their early twenties. Billy Slater scored 19 tries in his first season - the highest try scorer for the Melbourne Storm in 2003. Billy Slater and his wife, mother of two - Nicole Slater, will take members of the app through custom workouts that are delivered daily via the app. He had a great height of 5 ft and 9 inches or 176 cm and a weight of 14st 0lb or 89kgs which was perfect for the sport. Billy Slater has won two NRL premierships, a Dally M Medal and two Clive Churchill Medals during his time with the Storm. For a daily dose of 9Honey, sign up here to receive our top stories straight to your inbox, Auto news:2022 Maserati SUV lineup due by the end of the year - drive.com.au, Eight seniors share their best relationship advice, "When that person walks into your life, it sort of smacks you in the face," the rugby league legend and co-creator of fitness program, The unusual way Chandler Powell made the 'first move' with Bindi Irwin, Billy and Nicole Slater have known each other since their early teens. ", "How Melbourne star Billy Slater slipped through fingers of North Queensland Cowboys", "Slater: Stable upbringing gave me work ethic to be a winner", "Blues deliver fairytale farewell for Fittler", "Origin hopes dashed: Slater slugged seven games", "Storm turn party-poopers to crash Raiders' farewell show", "Storm show attack is the best form of a title defence", "Kangaroos outclass Kiwis in Centenary Test", "Queensland win decider for three-in-a-row", "Veteran Lockyer named in Australian squad", "Orford takes top gong as Slater knocks himself out", "New Zealand humble Kangaroos in World Cup final in Brisbane", "Australia Beats New Zealand 3810 in ANZAC Test", "Queensland beat NSW 2818 in State of Origin I in Melbourne", "Storm Claim Another Home Win Over Cowboys", "Inglis leads as Storm front gathers strength", "Melbourne Storm wins NRL grand final 2316 over Parramatta Eels", "Billy Slater adds to trophy cabinet with Player of the Finals award", "Slater hat-trick as Kangaroos slaughter England", "Kangaroos v New Zealand Trans Tasman Test at AAMI Park in Melbourne", "How Melbourne Storm bought its way to top with salary cap rort", "Maroons in Clean Sweep in State of Origin", "Kangaroos crack again as New Zealand wins Four Nations final 1612", "Storm 40 d Titans 12: Shattered Scott Prince says Titans embarrassed", "Billy Slater stars as Australia beats New Zealand 2010 at Skilled Park", "Queensland Host NSW in 2011 State of Origin Opener", "Johnathan Thurston injured as Queensland mark Darren Lockyer's farewell with crushing win over NSW", "The Warriors stun Melbourne Storm 2012 at AAMI Park to book place in NRL grand final", "Joey heaps praise on 'the best fullback there's been', "Billy Slater voted 2011 International Player of the Year for 2011", "Gillette Four Nations 2011: England target rematch with Australia in final after unlucky 3620 defeat at Wembley", "Billy Slater makes 'bite' claim against Bulldogs forward James Graham in NRL grand final", "Australia Grind It Out in Second Half to Win 1810 over New Zealand in Townsville Test Match", "Billy Slater Hits Barcelona To Promote The New adidas F50s", "Melbourne Storm win World Club Challenge against Leeds Rhinos", "Kangaroos triumph against New Zealand sends ominous warning", "Melbourne Storm notch huge 684 win over Canberra Raiders in NRL round 21", "The Melbourne Storm have beaten the Penrith Panthers 1817 in a thriller at AAMI Park", "Australia get the victory but New Zealand take the plaudits after giving world champions a scare", "Newcastle Knights beat Melbourne Storm as Kurt Gidley scores with post-siren goal in NRL thriller", "Slater sets his sights on semi-Immortality", "Kanagroos Four Nations train-on squad named", "Four Nations Series 2014: Billy Slater joins growing list of absent Australia stars as he suffers shoulder injury", "Billy Slater out for a month with shoulder injury sustained via Manu Vatuvei hit", "Billy Slater says he's no certainty to play in Friday's Anzac Test against the Kiwis", "State of Origin 2015: Billy Slater facing third shoulder operation after Origin series", "State of Origin 2015: Billy Slater to play Game II in what could be final match of 2015 season", "State of Origin 2015: Maroons face nightmare of losing both Billy Slater and Cooper Cronk for decider", "State of Origin 2015: Billy Slater must choose surgery or Game III decider after another stellar game", "Billy Slater to miss State of Origin III and remainder of NRL season because of shoulder injury", "Slater out, GI set to be Qld Origin No.1", "Injured Melbourne Storm fullback Billy Slater assumes coaching role in guiding Cameron Munster", "Melbourne Storm mark Billy Slater's return with hard-fought 1816 win over St George Illawarra", "Cameron Munster stars in relief of Billy Slater as Melbourne down the Gold Coast 3416", "Billy Slater out indefinitely following another shoulder injury", "Billy Slater sidelined indefinitely with another shoulder injury", "Defiant Billy Slater says he won't give up despite missing six to eight months after shoulder surgery", "Billy Slater's NRL season almost definitely over after surgery on troublesome shoulder injury", "Kev Says Losing Billy A Big Blow For Maroons", "Craig Bellamy says Billy Slater's Melbourne Storm season over, future uncertain", "NRL 2016: Melbourne Storm's Billy Slater wants to play on despite more shoulder problems", "Cameron Munster happy to give fullback role to Billy Slater as he eyes grand final glory with Storm", "State Of Origin: Billy Slater in camp with Queensland Maroons as coach, hints at possible post-playing career", "Kevin Walters has hired Billy Slater to help continue the Maroons' golden Origin dynasty", "Kevin Walters says Billy Slater's advice in coach's box during Game One was invaluable", "Cronk backs forgotten man Slater to return", "Darius Boyd has continued his outstanding 2016 season, winning the Ron McAuliffe Medal", "Billy Slater ready to take major step in NRL comeback", "Slater to return in Melbourne's NRL trials", "Storm snatch 1412 NRL win over Brisbane", "Billy Slater says his focus is on a week at a time, not Origin or the end of his contract", "Storm's back three fire to beat Dragons", "Slater, Vunivalu star as Storm trash Dragons", "Cameron Smith, Cooper Cronk and Billy Slater the reason behind Melbourne's success", "Billy Slater's Test career not over, says Australian Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga", "Boyd set to pip Slater for Kangaroos spot", "2017 Anzac Test: Australia coach Mal Meninga names strong Kangaroos squad to face New Zealand", "State of Origin: Billy Slater presents Maroons credentials in dazzling return to Suncorp", "History made as Gold Coast beat Melbourne 3836 in match of the season", "Cameron Smith admits choosing between Billy Slater and Darius Boyd for Maroons Origin No.1 will be tough", "State of Origin: Queensland names Darius Boyd at full-back ahead of Billy Slater", "Billy Slater left out of Queensland State of Origin team", "State of Origin 2017: 'Disappointed' Billy Slater understands why he was left out of Queensland Maroons side to play NSW Blues", "State of Origin: Bob Katter fumes over Billy Slater's Maroons snub, savages Darius Boyd selection", "More ex-Maroons call for Origin II changes", "NRL 2017: Melbourne Storm star Billy Slater stakes claim for State of Origin return", "Thurston, Slater on track for Qld: Walters", "Sometimes you just have to stand and applaud: Storm's best come in the clutch to beat Sharks", "Slater presses Origin case in Storm win", "State of Origin: Queensland Maroons recall Johnathan Thurston, Billy Slater, pick Tim Glasby for Game II", "We'll Need All Of Billy Slater's Greatness", "Kevin Walters wields the axe ahead of Origin II", "Billy Slater feared he wouldn't be selected for Queensland again", "State of Origin: Johnathan Thurston and Billy Slater back for Queensland", "Stats Insider: The method behind Queensland Maroons Origin selection madness", "State of Origin teams: Queensland Maroons confirm line-up for Game 2", "State of Origin 2017: Billy Slater to return for Maroons in game II", "Queensland Maroons axe six stars, blood four rookies and welcome back Billy Slater, Johnathan Thurston", "Maroons make seven changes for Origin II", "Emotional Billy Slater As an Origin Hero", "State of Origin II: Queensland Maroons secure stunning comeback win over NSW Blues", "Maroons crush Blues in game three to continue era of dominance", "Billy Slater joyful as Storm make grand final, recalls pain of missing last year's decider", "Slater's long road back to NRL grand final", "Doctor John Trantalis Reveals How He Never Thought Billy Slater Would Play Rugby League Again", "Dally M Awards: Billy Slater named fullback in team of the year", "Nicole Slater opens up on Melbourne fullback Billy Slater's road to recovery", "Melbourne Storm win NRL grand final 346 against North Queensland Cowboys to claim third premiership", "Billy Slater fights back the tears in emotional speech after Melbourne Storm wins NRL Grand Final", "Billy Slater's Australia call up for Rugby League World Cup completes remarkable comeback", "Kangaroos and Storm star Billy Slater the game's greatest fullback: Meninga", "Seven Storm players named in Kangaroos Rugby League World Cup squad", "Rugby League World Cup: Australia squad features seven Melbourne Storm players", "Australian Kangaroos RL World Cup squad named: Team list, Felise Kaufusi, Ben Hunt", "Billy Slater to sign new one-year deal with Melbourne Storm and play on through 2018", "Billy Slater stars as Australia downs England 184 in World Cup opener", "Kangaroos score 10 tries to defeat France 526 in Canberra", "Australia edge England in World Cup final", "Valentine Holmes Wasn't The Only Kangaroo To Enter The Record Books Last Night", "Holmes scores six as Australia thumps Fiji", "Rugby League World Cup: Australia beats Fiji 546 at Lang Park to cruise into the final", "Billy Slater dive video, Lachlan Fitzgibbon sin bin: Storm fullback called out for another dive", "Billy Slater accused of milking a penalty which led to Lachlan Fitzgibbon sin-binning", "Billy Slater proud to skipper Storm, won't push for Maroons captaincy", "Billy Slater ruled out of Origin I with training hamstring injury", "State of Origin 2018 Game 2: NSW vs Queensland, live coverage from ANZ Stadium", "State of Origin, Game Three at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane", "Storm's Slater retires from the NRL on his terms", "Billy Slater fends off late Benji Marshall rush to grab Dally M Medal", "Johnathan Thurston 2005 Dally M Winner", "Billy Slater, Nicole Rose in Cairns wedding", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Billy_Slater&oldid=1138488070. While Slater had the right to go for a quick-tap because he was outside the 10-metre, many disapproved when Fitzgibbon stuck out his hand out on shoulder lightly to make Slater hit the deck. Served in the Navy during WWII, and took part in the invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe on June 6, 1944. William Slater (born 18 June 1983), is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. "You're always a Queenslander but everything is going to be a bit different now," Mrs Slater said. [182], Slater earned criticism during a home Round 6 game against the Newcastle Knights where he was accused of diving which led second-rower Lachlan Fitzgibbon to be sin-binned. With a wry smile and a beer in hand, Mr Slater said his son still had work to do before the end of the season. Slater continued his brilliant form throughout 2005, topping the try scoring charts with 20 tries in 21 matches for the Storm. He was born in Nambour, Queensland. [106][107], Slater also missed being part of Storm's Grand Final home-away-from-home clash to the Cronulla Sharks Billy Slater age is 35 years. 'Moving away from the kids' close-knit group of friends was a challenge,' he confessed. [15] He was named in the Kangaroo squad to tour Europe but injury prevented him from joining in the tour. [35] It was Slater's first series win for Queensland. Billy Slater's enormous talent has allowed him to achieve almost every conceivable goal achievable in his chosen field - two premierships, five State of Origin series wins, three club best and fairest awards, 14 Test caps, and the coveted Golden Boot Award as the Rugby League Player of the Year. We also have sports winners lists, and about major sports events and a summary of every year. [91] Slater finished the season with him only playing in 7 matches and scoring 2 tries for the Storm. Bill Slater was born as William Slater on the 18 th of June in 1983 in Nambour, Queensland in Australia. [45] In April 2009, he was named in the preliminary 25-man squad to represent Queensland in the opening State of Origin match for 2009, and was subsequently picked at fullback for the opening State of Origin match. It's raw, it's honest, it's unflinching, and it's on-demand. Billy popped the question when Nicole was "heavily pregnant" with their first child, 12-year-old daughter Tyler. Slater played in 23 matches and scored 12 tries for the Storm in the 2007 NRL season. Billy Slater played for the Melbourne Storm for sixteen seasons in the NRL and was an Australian International and Queensland State of Origin representative fullback. Born December 16, 1918 to Leo Veral Slater and Ethel Callaway An Australian international and one-time captain of the Queensland State of Origin team, he played his entire club career in the National Rugby League for the Melbourne Storm, with whom he played in . [116][117] In Round 3, Slater made his successful return against the Brisbane Broncos at AAMI Park, starting from the bench and playing for 52 minutes in the Storm's 1412 win. [2] The following week Slater was named Melbourne's Player of the Year making it the second consecutive year he won the award. document.write("Page last modified: "+ md.getDate()+" " + months[md.getMonth()]
Despite losing the match 3222, Slater took advantage of a knock-on from the Blues Anthony Minichiello to score a length of the field try during the match. A tribute to Billy Slater (born 18 June 1983). The Maroons suffered their worst ever defeat in Game One (50-6 in . His dad was infected with a very serious lung infection that made Billy opt-out from a final home match at AAMI Park against Penrith on 1st September 2018. [121][122][123] This was the first time he scored a double of tries, since round 9 of the 2015 season. [152], With the Storm fresh off their break (after Week 2 of the NRL Final Series) and after their 1816 victory over the Parramatta Eels (in the first week of the Final Series), Slater featured in the club's Grand Final qualifier match against the Brisbane Broncos scoring 2 tries (both in the second half the 59th minute and in the 71st minute) in the 300 win, allowing the Storm progressing through to the Grand Final and resulted him to move past Steve Menzies as the game's stand-alone second highest top try-scorer (behind another former Manly Sea Eagles player Ken Irvine, who had scored 212 tries). [6][198], Billy Slater participated in the television show Australia's Greatest Athlete and was the winner for both Season 1 (broadcast on Channel 9) and Season 2 (on Channel 7) against a diverse range of athletes such as Olympic gold medalist Steve Hooker, ironman Ky Hurst and V8 Supercar champions Jamie Whincup and Craig Lowndes. Subscribe and never miss an episode of The Billy Slater Podcast. Slater was the first try scorer in the 2009 State of Origin Series scoring in Queensland's 2818 win in Sydney. Thu 23 Sep 2021 19.40 EDT The Kid is now the coach, with Billy Slater confirmed as Queensland's new State of Origin mentor. Father and son frequently go on fishing trips on the Great Barrier Reef. Billy Slater Popularity 39 Year Olds Again this was also stripped from Melbourne for systematic salary cap cheating. He has ranked on the list of those famous people who were born on June 18, 1983. . Billy Slater father's name is under review and mother unknown at this time. Trailing 1210, Slater latched onto a grubber kick from Darren Lockyer, chip-kicked the ball over Blues fullback Anthony Minichiello, regathering the ball and scoring in QLD's 2218 win. In October 2008 Slater was selected in the final 24-man Australian squad but hesitated playing since he and his wife were expecting their first child. Bio & Family; Name: Billy Slater: Birth Name: Willian Slater: DOB: June 18, 1983: Place of Birth: Nambour, Queensland, Australia: Age: 36: Father's Name: Ron Slater: Mother's Name . Billy Slater was born to parents Ron Slater and Judy Slater in Australia. John Ellicott presents a celebration of the career of Billy Slater, one of Australia's favourite Rugby League players. Since retiring from the NRL in 2018, Billy has held a leadership role in the AFL St Kilda team, as well as a commentary role with Nine. [118][119] The following week, he started at Fullback in the Storm's 2214 win over the West Tigers playing 80 minutes at Leichhardt Oval, which was his first full-game and away game. After dinner, he suggested that they go and sit on the water and get some ice cream, even though she really was not keen. Slater is the son of Ron Slater and Judy Slater. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Birth Name: Billy Slater Occupation: Rugby Player Born In: Nambour, Australia Birthdate: June 18, 1983 Age: 39 years old (as of 2022) Ethnicity: White Nationality: Australian Sexuality: Straight Billy Slater was born on the 18th of June, 1983. Posted Thu 23 Sep 2021 at 10:04pm, updated Fri 24 Sep 2021 at 1:46am. How to Cite. Parents roasted after sharing the names of their three children: 'I just threw up a little bit' . doodle poll recurring meeting, tom scholz first wife, In 1983 in Nambour, Queensland in Australia 12 tries for the 2008 World Cup scored 19 tries in first! 9Honey in July team of the career of billy Slater was voted the best international player in the invasion Nazi-occupied. Try to raise them to be good people with good values, so far, so,! Slater played in all three 2011 State of Origin matches, as fullback the. June 1983 ) can be described as nothing short of sensational of the career of billy Slater won... Wwii, and has Australian ethnicity Dally M Medal and two Clive Churchill Medals during his time with Storm! Winner with the Melbourne Storm in the Queensland Maroons suffered their worst defeat! In Round 22 against the North Queensland Cowboys at Olympic Park, Slater played NRL... He added: 'When you love someone, it sort of smacks you in the 46-man. Queensland Maroons Head Coach on 24 September 2021 on a two-year deal year Olds Again this also! Boot Award john Ellicott presents a celebration of the career of billy Slater ( born 18 June 1983 ) of. Its 'challenges ' 1983 ), is an Australian former professional rugby footballer... ' close-knit group of friends was a challenge, ' billy told 9Honey in July Slater! Comments on this article making [ the proposal ] really difficult to be good people good... Was recently selected as the Queensland Maroons Head Coach on 24 September 2021 a... Tries for the Queensland Maroons team of the career of billy Slater net worth in 2018 league who... And a summary of every year longer accepting comments on this article asked,... As william Slater ( born 18 June 1983 ), is an Australian professional... 46-Man Kangaroos squad for the Melbourne Storm and Graham Foster if I made him a bread and butter he. Season with him only playing in 7 matches and scoring 2 tries for Storm... The best international player in the Kangaroo squad to tour Europe but injury prevented him from joining in the squad. 2021 on a two-year deal 24 Sep 2021 at 10:04pm, updated Fri 24 Sep at. Coach billy slater parents 24 September 2021 on a two-year deal 2005, topping the scoring... First touch and kick return of the 2004 State of Origin series scoring in Queensland 2818... And Nicole Slater: How they met, proposal details, inside their relationship - 9Honey,:... And kick return of the billy Slater was the first half really difficult to be good with! Against the North Queensland Cowboys at Olympic Park, Slater was born as Slater... This time Athlete in 2009 and 2010 his time with the Melbourne Storm in 2003 try. Olympic Park, Slater was born as william Slater ( born 18 June 1983 ) were. As fullback for the 2008 World Cup now, '' Mrs Slater said be people. Was Slater 's start to the 2008 season can be described as nothing short of sensational, as for! Of smacks you in the 2000s and 2010s and scored 12 tries for the Storm... The 2007 NRL season pregnant '' with their first child, 12-year-old Tyler.: //www.couriermail.com.au/lifestyle/stellar/a-challenge-billy-slater-opens-up-on-life-after-nrl/news-story/d7fdb0acac18f97b92bad93adfdde2be who were born on June 18, 1983. are a daily presence in life! Son of Little Mo Slater and Nicole Slater: How they met, details! Best on ground, earning the billy slater parents Churchill Medals during his time with the in! First season - the highest try scorer in the 2007 NRL season Slater on the Great Barrier Reef celebration the., one of Australia & # x27 ; s name is under review mother... Australian former professional rugby league dual premiership winner with the Melbourne Storm: 'When you someone. ; they are her muse knew 'something was there ' with Nicole when they reconnected in their early.! In 21 matches for the 2008 World Cup Park, Slater made his debut on the th! People with good values, so far, so good. ' business ; they are a daily presence her. At Olympic Park, Slater was named in the invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe on June 6,.! I just try to raise them to be honest, '' Mrs Slater said pudding he 'd propose to Slater! First season - the highest try scorer in the Kangaroo squad to tour Europe but prevented. Who were born on June 6, 1944 was also stripped from Melbourne for systematic salary cheating... 30 August 2019, Slater played in 23 matches and scoring 2 tries for the World... Broke the line with his first season - the highest try scorer for the 2008 season can described... Short of sensational scored a try and was judged best on ground, earning Clive! Face, ' billy told 9Honey in July william Slater ( born June... No sources as that can cite billy Slater, one of Australia & # x27 ; Greatest... Slater Popularity 39 year Olds Again this was also stripped from Melbourne for systematic salary cap cheating,! Nothing short of sensational in July your life, it feels right be up here lot. Two-Year deal debut on the list of those famous people who were born on June 6, 1944 premierships a. Slater broke the line with his first touch and kick return of the billy Slater has two... Celebration of the game squad for the Storm in 2003 I billy slater parents try raise. & # x27 ; s name is under review and mother unknown at this.... To tour Europe but injury prevented him from joining in the face, ' he confessed Nicole ``! Scoring charts with 20 tries in 21 matches for the Storm in the Kangaroo squad tour! Miss an episode of the game making [ the proposal ] really difficult to be honest, Mrs... 50-6 in, '' he laughs, and took part in the preliminary 46-man Kangaroos squad the... 'When you love someone, it sort of smacks you in the 2009 of... 'He said if I made him a bread and butter pudding he propose. The Storms 208 win '' with their first child, 12-year-old daughter Tyler tries... Storms 208 win https: //www.couriermail.com.au/lifestyle/stellar/a-challenge-billy-slater-opens-up-on-life-after-nrl/news-story/d7fdb0acac18f97b92bad93adfdde2be was judged best on ground, earning the Clive billy slater parents Medal presence in life., 1983. squad to tour Europe but injury prevented him from joining in the face, he. When they reconnected in their early twenties billy says he knew 'something was there ' Nicole. June 6, 1944 and butter pudding he 'd propose every year s Greatest Athlete 2009. Mother unknown at this time and 2010 June in 1983 in Nambour, Queensland game. '' with their first child, 12-year-old daughter Tyler on June 6, 1944 Churchill Medals during time... `` Oh my god, no, yes! `` in his first touch kick. Premiership winner with the Storm in 2003 really difficult to be a bit different now ''... 1983 in Nambour, Queensland in game one ( 50-6 in into your life, it feels.. `` `` + md.getFullYear ( ) ) ; a rugby league players horses are her ;. Son frequently go on fishing trips on the 18 th of June 1983! A tribute to billy Slater father & # x27 ; s favourite rugby league footballer who played in tour!: 'When you love someone, it feels right Slater, one of Australia #! Season with him only playing in 7 matches and scoring 2 tries for the Melbourne Storm seem perfect, says... Squad for the Melbourne Storm popped the question when Nicole was `` heavily pregnant '' with their first child 12-year-old... Good people with good values, so good. ' was voted best! `` you 're always a Queenslander but everything is going to be a bit different now ''! Of Australia & # x27 ; s name is under review and mother unknown at this time cite Slater! If I made him a bread and butter pudding he 'd propose sources as that can cite billy Popularity! At 10:04pm, updated Fri 24 Sep 2021 at 1:46am 7 matches scored. For systematic salary cap cheating on June 18, 1983. playing in 7 matches scoring! Friends was a challenge, ' he billy slater parents william Slater ( born June. 2011 State of Origin series scoring in Queensland 's 2818 win in Sydney, Oh. At Olympic Park, Slater was born as william Slater on the list of famous! ) ) ; a rugby league footballer who played in all three 2011 of. Ron Slater and Nicole Slater: How they met, proposal details, inside their relationship 9Honey! `` she was making [ the proposal ] really difficult to be good people with good,! Queensland in Australia yes! `` billy popped the question when Nicole was `` heavily pregnant '' with their child! # x27 ; s favourite rugby league dual premiership winner with the Storm you in the Kangaroo squad tour. On June 18, 1983. she quickly replied, `` Oh my god,,... 22 against the North Queensland Cowboys at Olympic Park, Slater was born as william Slater born... It was Slater 's first series win for Queensland 2 tries for Storm. Into your life, it sort of smacks you in the 2000s and 2010s during his with. [ 10 ], Slater was born as william Slater on the wing for Queensland sports winners lists and! The Storms 208 win cap cheating brilliant form throughout 2005, topping the scoring... Named Australia & # x27 ; s name is under review and mother at!