#38: Local Boy, Big Dreams: Tallan Egan on Footy, Family & the Future

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Made In Lithgow

Ian Iddles and Brad Cluff

40 episodes

5 days ago

Made in Lithgow brings you real stories from Lithgow, NSW — a regional town built on coal and now shaping a new future. From local legends and sport to startups, culture, and community, this podcast captures resilience, heritage, and transformation.

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#38: Local Boy, Big Dreams: Tallan Egan on Footy, Family & the Future

Made In Lithgow

43 minutes 30 seconds

3 weeks ago

#38: Local Boy, Big Dreams: Tallan Egan on Footy, Family & the Future

In this episode of Made in Lithgow, we chat with Tallan Egan — son of proud Lithgow locals Kyle and Jo Egan — about his incredible journey from the Lithgow Storm and Workies fields to the Western Rams, into the One NZ Warriors development system, and now his signing with the Newcastle Knights Jersey Flegg squad.

- Tallan shares the reality of chasing the NRL dream:

- Long training days and intense game-style sessions`

- Nutrition, bulking up and recovery science

- The emotional challenge of leaving home at 18

- His inspirations — from family to local coaches and mates

- Why nothing beats coming back to Lithgow for a Workies schnitty

This is a must-listen for junior players, parents, coaches, and anyone proud of our local sporting talent. Tallan shows that Lithgow grit belongs on the big stage.