Max King was born to play rugby league. His great-grandfather, grandfather and dad all played first grade footy.

King's dream of following in their footsteps didn’t go to plan. In fact, it appeared all-but certain his career had come to a halt at the end of 2021 when an Achilles tendon injury failed to respond to treatment.

Frustrated and without a Club, King explains how he was ready to retire until Canterbury’s Phil Gould threw him a life-line and the rest is history.

King has now arrived as NSW State of Origin representative and may be be destined for greater honours.

In this episode of Chiming In, King explains what inspired him to rise off the canvass, the secrets to his success and his relationship with God.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start

01:19 - State of Origin selection

02:29 - Footy in the blood

07:52 - How Max got into RL

10:04 - Junior footy career

15:28 - Going to Gold Coast Titans

18:03 - Moving to Melbourne Storm

25:40 - Achilles injury ending career?

30:54 - Being a devout Christian

38:07 - Meeting Christy at church

46:35 - Max's heart problem

51:27 - Bulldogs in 2025

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