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Graham Henry gets emotional remembering Raewyn’s reaction after 2011 Rugby World Cup win. #allblacks

August 13, 2024 / 00:44

This episode discusses the emotional experience of coaching at Eden Park, featuring a personal story about relief and scrutiny faced during high-stakes matches. Key moments include the feelings of peace after the final match and the emotional reaction of a coach's partner, who felt the weight of public scrutiny.

The conversation highlights a specific moment when the coach walked onto the field and saw the relief on his partner's face, emphasizing the emotional stakes involved in sports. The coach reflects on the pressures of living in New Zealand and the impact of public expectations.

Listeners hear about the challenges faced by athletes and coaches, including the scrutiny that comes with high-profile matches. The episode captures the blend of personal and professional emotions tied to sports.

TLDR

Coaching at Eden Park brings emotional relief amid scrutiny and personal stakes.

Episode

0:44
00:00:00
the feeling after the final walking on Eden Park you just feel at peace I was lucky enough to coach SBS for in the
00:00:07
three tests ran walked onto the field and you just saw the relief in her face actually this might be a photo you
00:00:14
prepared to hold yeah that's the photo yeah the relief in her face I get emotional looking at that because you
00:00:21
know you're married to this wonderful lady who had got no control really we wondered if we could live in this
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country if we got beaten to 11 and we love New Zealand like there's a huge amount of scrutiny and I could tell you
00:00:34
stories for hours about the scrutiny and so there's a huge amount of relief and
00:00:39
it's all part and parcel of the job I guess

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 100
    Best writing
    Quality / Craft
  • 73
    Best pacing
    Quality / Craft
  • 70
    Most emotional
  • 60
    Most heartwarming

Episode Highlights

  • The Final Walk
    The feeling after the final walk on the field brings a sense of peace.
    “You just feel at peace.”
    @ 00m 02s
    August 13, 2024
  • Emotional Moments
    Reflecting on the relief and emotions tied to the game.
    “I get emotional looking at that.”
    @ 00m 16s
    August 13, 2024

Episode Quotes

  • You just feel at peace.
    Graham Henry gets emotional remembering Raewyn’s reaction after 2011 Rugby World Cup win. #allblacks
  • There's a huge amount of relief.
    Graham Henry gets emotional remembering Raewyn’s reaction after 2011 Rugby World Cup win. #allblacks

Key Moments

  • Emotional Reflection00:16
  • Relief and Scrutiny00:37