#74 Mitchell Pearce | The Bye Round with James Graham

On today's interview show Jimmy is joined by Premiership winner, Origin winner and a man who always found himself in the headlines, Mitchell Pearce.
Pearcy opens up on the high and lows of his career which saw him play 300 NRL games and also make a Super League Grand Final.
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0:00 Retirement
15:21 Being Wayne Pearce’s Son
24:51 NRL Debut At 17
27:20 Sate of Origin
38:47 2010 GF Loss & 2013 Premiership Win
48:30 Leaving The Roosters
53:13 Joining Catalan Dragons
1:08:08 The Scandals
1:25:00 Four Questions With Jimmy

[@peteilijevski4553]

Nothing but respect Mitch You’ve definitely come a long way You’ve made mistakes and always owned them Wishing you every success in your future Great podcast Jimmy

[@K.J.S.est1994]

Mitchell Pearce was one of the star studded players that got the Newcastle Knights out of the wooden spoon years. One of his highlights was that field goal against Manly in round 1 that won us our first Golden Point game in ten years as well as winning his first origin series in 2019. Kudos to his short time in the Red and Blue!

[@dabackgroundguy]

Mitchell Pearce, isn't an NRL player just because of his father. He actually worked hard and made the most of the opportunity. Obviously had off-field problems, but the work ethic is always there. People make mistakes, he has been under pressure his whole life!! Thanks Mitch!!

[@paulheathwood7193]

Great interview James Mitchell was definitely over scrutinised on and off the field. A tremendous competitor and footballer. Great to see he has accepted his alcoholism I can see how relaxed he is now. As an old Roosters supporter he is the best defensive half I've seen.

[@AliKaks]

Pearcy a champion bloke. Thanks for coming & playing for Newy. 🔵🔴

[@samueltaylor9078]

Gotta admire the personal growth. I am a bit like Mitch. There have been times when I was very loose on the piss and did some stupid things too. The only difference was that I am not a public figure. I have had 3 drinks in the past two years. I found the first year of a dry life the most challenging. I am at the stage now where I do not miss alcohol at all - in fact, whenever I think about having some I have a slight aversion to it. It is courageous what you are doing Mitch - keep doing what you are doing mate, and the rewards will continue.

[@kiwirooster6209]

Strong person. Was a tough player too. Probably the best defensive halfback I've seen.

[@Gamminn]

One of my favrouite players spent many years watching Mitch thank you mate for your dedication to nrl and nsw love from qld

[@paulywalnutz5855]

microdosing mushies and lsd is an absolute life hack

[@jnic2165]

Great episode! Really enjoyed hearing about Pearces time in France and the Super League.

[@markleyshon]

good to see Pearcy get real,don't worry man,your scandals are nothing compared to many people in this world,difference is there's are hidden,unfortunately you are a public figure,peace be with you mate.

[@mitullala8857]

Thank you for doing the podcast 🙏 Mitchell is my favourite player since he's started playing 🎉 very proud of him & his relisience & how far he has come & grown

[@emma00b]

great sit down chat as always

[@okusfayreno8599]

Mitchell pearce was a deadset gun copped alot of unfair criticism but I always rated him gun defender aswell

[@paulturner9542]

Great podcast, and a brilliant example Jimmy shared re: Wolfe of Wallstreet. The double standards with this game in this country is ridiculous. You put on Fox Sports or Channel 9 and the reminsicing and glorification of 'getting on the piss' stories is almost a weekly occurence, yet the knives are out for current players if they engage in that behaviour? Ridiculous.

[@baldrick6071]

The product placement 😂

[@TimBoss2000]

Great spine. Most New South Welshmen have tried to forget how good Lockyer was. GI over Slater though on the basis that GI could play any position on the field.

[@briankennedy1192]

Seems that way re Lockyer. Won so many games for Australia and Queensland let alone the broncos. Ultimate clutch man.

[@michaelolofsson8558]

Man. I felt like he was far to gracious talking about his roosters departure. He really has just decided to be mature and not say anything.

[@SennyMarshall]

Epic job boys, as usual. 👍🔥🔥🔥

[@iksnaustralia6262]

As much as I’ve always rated Peircey as a 7 one of the best of his generation. I think he would’ve been an outstanding No9 but understand why he wouldn’t wanna be shifted to the middle

[@lorih2249]

We’ve all done crazy stuff, unfortunately players actions get broadcasted for everyone to see and then people feel they have the right to voice opinions about someone else’s actions when it has nothing to do with them.

[@Gamminn]

True that Mitch is a legend

[@Dumelow077]

F that I wouldn’t of apologies it. It was just abut of fun and joking around. People that are hurt from it do way worse things

[@twelveytwelve]

I state the obvious- his looks and mannerisms are sooo his old man.

[@chaff___]

Product placement overload, otherwise a good yarn

[@Mrwhippy456]

Watch bloke in a bar it’s basically a sponer fest this is nothing

[@Gamminn]

⁠@@Mrwhippy456are you a communist mate this Australia we are capiltist mate go bak and watch play school on that leftard abc bro get ya mum to make you a veggie might sandwich

[@Gamminn]

The great Allan bell