I Catch Killers: John Elias Part 1 - The original rugby league bad boy

John Elias' rap sheet goes far beyond on-field indiscretions. As a 16-year-old he was serving time in Long Bay Prison with some of the hardest prisoners in the state. After prison, he carved out a career for himself as a high-profile professional rugby league player, but like a moth to a bright light, he was drawn to the adrenaline of the criminal world. #truecrime #podcast #nrl

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00:00 - Opener
00:38 - Introduction
02:32 - Prison at 16 and with Neddy Smith
11:15 - John’s childhood
13:21 - Making it in rugby league
16:12 - The dark side
18:27 - Playing league in France
22:34 - South Sydney and Brisbane Souths under Wayne Bennett
25:41 - Heading to Canterbury and using the CEO’s bank card
29:21 - Career continues at Wests and Easts
40:21 - Sports gambling
42:05 - Playing at Balmain under Alan Jones
43:12 - Making a man dig his own grave