Jordan Riki Ep13 Growing up NZ, Challenges, Alcohol, Social Media, Broncos, NRL TheDavidMeadPodcast

Jordan Riki - born in Raglan, New Zealand and moved away from home at the young age of 17 to pursue his NRL dreams. Raised in a Māori culture with plenty of leadership around him meant that he had good guidance when he was back home.
When he moved to Australia to chase a career in the NRL that guidance was missing from his life. It nearly cost him a chance to continue to work hard for his dream.
Luckily for Jordan the club's mentoring program and the people there were able to help him to stay on track and they helped him achieve one of his goals - to play in the top grade.
We chat about his upbringing in New Zealand, some of the challenges he faced when he first moved to Australia away from his family, what he does well when he is feeling at his best and much more. It was a fun, casual conversation with some valuable insights. I had a great time chatting with Jordy.
I hope you enjoy it too.
Connect with Jordan and follow him on:
Instagram: / jordanriki
About David Mead:
David Mead has played professional rugby league for 13 years. Spending time with other athletes, coaches and football staff has given him great insight into how the sport is played at a high level. He wants to use insights and stories from these people as well as from his experience to inspire and to empower the youth. He believes in "leaving the place better than you found it." This podcast will help him and others do just that.
Connect with David and follow him on:
Facebook: / david.mead.94
Instagram: / davidmead411
Twitter: / davidmead411
LinkedIn: / david-mead-7604b986

[@user-sf2zz9ju1g]

I met Jordon Ricki, he's such a beautiful soul, i was going through cancer for the second time, i went to a game and he was the only player that gave me the time to get a photo with him ❤

[@lovelifetips1706]

Love listening to players talk at a personal level,truly human rather then a commentator asking you to talk.

[@crescentwing568]

Always keep your culture bro and what you have been taught...it's what keeps us special Kia Ora Bro

[@rexpiato9012]

I love the way Jordan Riki plays and now I know his real story thanks David💪

[@monicamarittajordan7394]

Your a very smart humble young man Jordan. You have a great career ahead of yourself with that attitude. Good luck for the future make yourself and us Bronco supporters proud.

[@akolawrence1]

Big Jordan Riki! Cheers mate!

[@angieangel4537]

Love Jordan Riki. ❤

[@glensonguina9387]

Gun player this kid 🔥 Good to hear him open up. All the best next season. Up the mighty Broncos!

[@lavishka82]

Final 😭😭 can't wait for season 2!! Thanks for the hard work david.

[@lavishka82]

@@thedavidmeadpodcast411 oh yay!! That's great news!

[@kirstyburton4459]

great story spoken by jordan

[@ultraale0425]

Loved the interview

[@Daniel-xg8gg]

My new favourite podcast 💪🏻 keep it up David

[@thedavidmeadpodcast411]

🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@paulakula5121]

Kia ora David...Thanks for this, as I don't know much about Jordan. I can relate to what Jordan is talking about how some opposing parents abusing kids purely because of their size. A lot of Polynesian & Maori kids are naturally bigger than Pakeha kids. The reason why there is a huge "white flight" in NZ sport, rather than playing rugby, Pakeha parents are taking their kids to football. On the other note, you could have asked Jordan, what his tattoo represents?

[@themelanesianmagazine]

Please bring in White Kumul for a podcast session. Good job Meady!

[@warriorsnrlfanatics]

Great Interview

[@darlenekaiwai7680]

love this!!

[@yourjoking8102]

New Zealand, Jordan Leigh,,,, ( mothers maiden name Riki ,,,,)Born in Adelaide South Australia, Fathers name Jeremy Leigh. Passed away sept 11th 2015 Lung Cancer, sisters name Cody Leigh,, and a very large family here in Australia as well,

[@zmahmood4]

He’s super sweet!

[@littleblazedbeasty4208]

mean interview, Jordy keeps shit so real. hes cool as

[@miladiaz7981]

He’s humble and hot … deadly combo ! 😍

[@ianminding891]

Tubes and sitting on the floor for a meal sounds very familiar 😆

[@jimmysamson9882]

Such my proud Maori that would do anything for his family. Positive and is going a long way in his career. Goin through those phases cuz will definitely (100%) Naturally drive you to be better 🟤🟡/⚫️⚪️/🟢⚪️

[@professorkrollz5009]

Nice 👍

[@nicksonmaob6780]

👏🙌💪🏽🐎

[@johnkaupakamasua5540]

Jordan Riki shares frankly.....

[@Mya_Arthur]

Can yall do Reece Walsh?

[@fantaciaolivier254]

Love him🥺🤌🏼

[@gboyfrmtha4605]

Do Selwyn big bro

[@bigraho7145]

Chur

[@terryheeb6668]

Broncos legend interviews certified trash footballer jordan riki

[@littleblazedbeasty4208]

yuck....the only trash here is ur wack comment. get well soon

[@bellap75]

Wow you must be a bitter old man. This guy is a fantastic player and asset to the team. If you got nothing nice to say...why say it?