Ponga's Family Tragedy | NRL on Nine

Kalyn Ponga is one of our game's greatest players, but off the field he is described as one of the most humble.
At seven years old Kalyn suffered a terrible loss with the passing of his brother, Kacey. The tragedy brought his family closer together
and now in light of his success he is giving his family one of the greatest gifts.
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[@dbo4506]

F*** me that’s sad. What a great family though. Forget football. If my kids can turn out like that young man I’d be a very happy Dad.

[@akkyaks6484]

Great player, more importantly great human

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

I'm a Tigers supporter but this guy just became my favourite player. What an inspiration

[@dannyellow5392]

Crazy prayingmantis same here man

[@reneeclark6598]

I'm a Rabbitohs surporter but he my fav player

[@kellyparkinson9315]

Its great to know that such a genuinely down to earth bloke came over adversity and remained humble and prepared for what life throws at him, I love you Kayln its great to have you down here in Newcastle mate, keep doing what your doing because the future is bright for you champ ❤❤❤❤

[@Zmart30]

Joey is actually a really great interviewer.

[@reesemason5314]

It is johns

[@zzeedstun7151]

And a clever racist

[@Zmart30]

@@zzeedstun7151 and the GOAT

[@mintygamesfn890]

@@Zmart30 and a druggo

[@Zmart30]

@@mintygamesfn890 and the GOAT

[@jds428]

I am a Parramatta fan but after this I want Ponga To win a Grand final for his brother I have respect rip

[@szmoey]

I’m a Raiders fan but Kalyn is a great man, he’s someone I look up to. Great player ♥️💙

[@Asix_Effcy]

Raiders whooo

[@Baller_-gm1bk]

man, what a humble, well-manered kid, blessing to you and your family, sorry about your brother, keep loving your family and keep being a role model to the younger kidz, Blessing my man,

[@hdrk7906]

And Kalyan ponga motivates me to go good in rugby and I’ve got many player of the year awards

[@danoleary9408]

Congrats!

[@tigerdogboom2134]

That’s like my friends

[@FabioDosReisIam]

Now I love this guy even more. Seems like a genuine dude. Need more players like this in the league to show the future gen this is the type of footy player you can be.

[@geehekz699]

🐝 ma man!! The Wairau is strong in you bro! To a prosperous future on and off the field 💗

[@joytupou3579]

As a Manly supporter i am now a Kalyan Ponga fan that was a great interview 😎

[@magnumpi8097]

Great morals, great parents, great guy. Respect👊😊

[@supersonic7019]

I am a die hard NSW Blues supporter but I got nothing but Respect!!! 👊👊👊

[@jasmineelle415]

the most humble, beautiful person and family.

[@wilkie1011]

Great interview Joey!

[@DZR_]

♡ you're the man Ponga.

[@sinnahj]

Dam, felt that❤️ solid on and off the paddock💯🔥

[@RileyBaker297]

My idol. Holly crap he’s so dam good. I feel for ya man sorry for ya loss. Can’t wait to see you shine.

[@MrPaterson51]

GR8 view on life and living it. The best person to do the interview was Joey, Thank You

[@lukesutherland477]

It was fitting that the king of knights rugby league, was interviewing the player that just might take his crown in years to come

[@z33m4n3]

I have a lot of respect for Ponga’s brother

[@AliKaks]

Legend in the making 💙❤🐐

[@morrytoia8984]

What a humble man ❤️

[@beazirconaus946]

What a beautiful soul....

[@paulcadwallader3000]

Great interview Joey

[@stevenletstrot]

I got nothing but respect for kalyn he’s a good person my favourite player Kalyn Gives motivation to me and I’m proud of Kalyn of how far he’s come

[@noahhyslop9437]

Very moving

[@thetrickster3309]

RIP LITTLE MAN

[@Broadz.]

😂

[@realtalk682]

Tumeke uso. ♥️♥️♥️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@ItzHamDog1]

Ponga is my favourite player and I’m a broncos fan and that is so sad

[@julzylil]

Legend

[@jonathanmichaelkaimul4987]

A NSW supporter but I love this guy allot

[@himalayan8315]

Far out,neat alright and what a pleasure it is watching the toko play!!.too much😎

[@Threeniner]

Now I want Ponga to win a grand final

[@rchw8052]

Beautiful man. Kia kaha to the whanau 🤙

[@thetrickster3309]

I feel bad for you ponga I'm a raiders supporter but I believe in you your an awesome player ps rip to your younger brother 😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔

[@nikolamaodus302]

Sad to see what happen

[@roberthouia6989]

Anyone wanting some type of inspiration watch this,such a humble human being,couldn't ask more from a parent,MEAN MAORI MEAN

[@harryzo3910]

God bless you Kalyan

[@AugustineKavanamur-dh9ir]

Kevin Ponga the great player I ❤ man..

[@serdar2580]

Superstar no doubt about it

[@tigerdogboom2134]

G that’s like me played cricket but then nobody played it so I started playing. Rugby with my friends now I’m joining every rugby team I can

[@ajmanitisa3514]

❤️❤️❤️

[@thegoattanuvasa1108]

Kia Kaha uso✊💙❤💚

[@xZotiC454]

He’s a good kid!

[@SourKaos]

❤️🥀❤️

[@jakem4836]

Anyone know the song right at the end? Sound like Vancouver Sleep Clinic but not too sure

[@Everythingaustralia]

What a awesome guy kp is so humble funnily enough he is newcastles best talent since joey johns

[@PattyBrahh]

❤️❤️👊🏾

[@oibrad2190]

Who's cutting onions under my eyes :'(

[@jonathanlilo7501]

Best all black player!

[@creed7582]

Kalyn ponga is my favorite player

[@Broadz.]

I can tell

[@e-prodd]

What a player🏌🏿‍♀️

[@maxwilliam5240]

I'm a Broncos fan but I love u

[@user-oo4zo8yy5u]

Maori are so proud of you boy. Thank you.

[@kopeesportstricks7535]

My friends dad works with Andre ponga

[@hdrk7906]

I was born in Queensland mcy and I play rugby for under 13

[@Vinsanity_93]

loss of family is just horrible, i really hope he wins a premiership for kacey

[@rileybradley1]

Can someone help me and figure out what the very beginning song was thanks

[@keZZaZ84]

Good times bad times by Camo & krooked

[@tysonatuau5803]

Sounded like the footwork of Shaun Johnson and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck iykyk

[@michaelpounder3295]

Hi Kalyn ponga

[@josaiahapipnok4330]

What is the title of beat at 6:27

[@lauramosslar5410]

Rip kacey

[@zyonwuatai-davis3725]

I go to kalyn ponga's high school

[@hornetsgospel6563]

Kia kaha ponga fam

[@lukissmith5408]

Even though you play for Aussie you're a Maori/kiwi boy by heart

[@user-eb3tw4ge6n]

Kia kaha my bro.🤙

[@jonathanlilo7501]

Churr

[@conorlangton2131]

16 people who need their head checked. Big ups to the Ponga Family ❤️

[@keZZaZ84]

I was thinking the exact same thing, no matter what there’s always atleast 1

[@artfi3nd]

Props to ponga man but how are we going to let that mall grabbing slide lol 5:34

[@txddyfarquh3916]

This interviews fuckin old but everytime I watch this?... iv always got raw onions under my eyes, who put those there?....👀🤦🏽‍♂️😭😭😭😭😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@reneeclark6598]

Joey said it's alot about family kayln ponga turning into vin diesel

[@pippuanaki4794]

Should have played for the kiwis tho cuzzy

[@hornetsgospel6563]

@Far King Oath if he gets bored of running stepping passing tackling then going to play rugby is not the answer

[@williamtahilanu]

Ponga looks like a young Val Kilmer lol

[@magnumpi8097]

In the 1997 movie "The Saint" aye😁

[@tackofall4489]

I really don’t get why Ponga gets so much hate

[@keZZaZ84]

Does he?? And if he does it’s probably because he’s so good. The players from other clubs you hate the most are generally players you wished played for your club

[@kidkay2042]

Just put on the ALL BLACK Jersey brother....ur journey will be complete!!!! Waiting for the decision hopefully soon✊👌

[@z33m4n3]

Then how did Kacey die

[@chopstoon9868]

You'd think he was a kiwi!

[@Jp-do9ny]

He is

[@chopstoon9868]

@@Jp-do9ny I thought he played for the Kangaroos?

[@Jp-do9ny]

@@chopstoon9868 thought you meant nationality

[@jacobcheruvan1782]

"Game's greatest players". Give me a break, did Joey write the caption?

[@ttlfmag3507]

Find a good SOULMATE. Get away from leeches.

[@bluespig1]

This is what proper parenting looks like. Don't have kids because everyone else does.

[@jordanrakich9584]

Naw kayln mahl grabbing.... come on mate. Great dude tho! i respect his morals.

[@andymurray9315]

Lucky I was drinking a strawberry thick shake so I didn't feel down watching this

[@poiu77]

first

[@kataotr3816]

😷🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@tremolony4924]

Nuk d mall grab

[@hartey6940]

not meaning to hate but he was actually a bit of a bully at high school

[@hatchetomahawk]

This comment comes off as very petty, especially compared to the video content.