What Ever Happened To Kevin Locke? League Legend Speaks Out

Kevin Locke is remembered by lots of rugby league fans as one of the most exciting players to pull on a Warriors jersey.

He played 89 games for the Warriors between 2009 and 2014, represented the Kiwis eight times and was the Warriors' fullback during their run to the 2011 NRL Grand Final.

But there was a lot going on behind all of that.

Kevin came in wanting to talk honestly about the parts of his life he’s mostly kept to himself:

Periods of homelessness as a teenager, losing his dad just as his career was taking off, depression, addiction, relationships, regret and the decisions that eventually took him away from rugby league.

There are plenty of great Warriors stories in here too. But this conversation is really about Kevin Locke the person. And the man he’s trying to become now.

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CHAPTERS: 0:00 Introduction: Kevin Locke's Journey 6:24 Life Updates and Being Vulnerable 18:11 Reflecting on the Past and Parenting 32:18 Memories of Coaching and Team Culture 45:32 Growing Up, Family, and Hardship 47:32 Homelessness as a Teenager 54:28 Childhood Influences and Finding Direction 1:00:51 Remembering Kevin Locke Senior 1:12:08 Discussing Motor Neurone Disease 1:21:03 Perspectives on Family and Parenting Styles 1:29:43 Seeking Professional Help and Mental Health 1:43:48 Future Goals and Giving Back to Kids 1:48:12 Ideas for Raising Awareness 1:50:29 Financial Ups and Downs 1:57:19 NRL Memories and Meeting Stacy Jones 2:09:27 Recovering Memorabilia 2:10:43 The Warriors Transition and Sam Tomkins 2:18:17 Community and Club Connections 2:22:03 Final Thoughts: Legacy and Hopes for the Future 2:38:14 Biggest Fears and Reflections on Life