I remember asking Tim Rowlands of Rugby Gold Coast, many years ago, who was an upcoming player I should watch. He was coaching Colts 1 at the time, and mentioned that a young prop from TSS, James Slipper, was going to go far; just how far we never knew! We at Brisbanerugby have been following his journey since then, through to the Reds, the Wallabies and now the Brumbies. Not only is he a legendary player, but a true gentleman off the field. One day up at Chipsy Wood in Yeronga, Brisbane, the Gold Coast Breakers were playing Souths. I don’t remember who won that day, but a young James Slipper came over to talk to my mum and me after being introduced by Tim Rowlands. So humble and so polite, Slips left an impression on my mother and me that we’ll never forget.