"All of a sudden seven years ago my son had a relationship with a girl and as part of their little love affair she bought him a dog. "He changed the way I went about my life outside of footy and made me understand that I have to be a professional on and off the field," Oates said. January 15. "We've got a baby girl due in April and I'm really excited about that. Each week he turns to the no-longer scary Miles for feedback on his game. "It is a privilege to have Gene as my father-in-law but it was pretty scary when I first found out who he was," Oates told NRL.com, with a wide grin.
Awesome. Corey Oates says his father-in-law Gene Miles has helped make him a better footballer, man and husband, and treasures their weekly ritual of going into … Always be looking to find a job and be interested and active and do what you can'. Such A Legend Idol 24w Reply. "Miles is also one of three Queensland selectors. 2,404 Likes, 18 Comments - Corey Oates (@coreyoates) on Instagram: “These are hands down the best puddings you’ll find... and the only ones you’ll see me eating this…” "I don't drill down too deep with him. I didn't think that happened anymore. "I always take his feedback on board because of the respect I have for Gene and because of the great player he was. I said 'You didn't have any mistakes in you, which is what we want to see, and there was plenty of effort in you'. Under very different circumstances this…” question to Tegan he did something Miles still looks back on with high regard. jaral6261. Log in to like or comment. 25w Reply. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content 2,782 Likes, 18 Comments - Corey Oates (@coreyoates) on Instagram: “I had a great day on Saturday supporting @1200kmsforkids, looking forward to being more involved in…” 25w Reply. Let’s go 25w Reply. It's been a real positive for me. I'll say that ball security is always important and to minimise your mistakes. 1,406 Followers, 1,357 Following, 1,957 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Corey Oates (@coreyograffi) may_elly_ray great Gears for a Good Course 25w Reply. When he goes into camp we inherit his dog for 10 days and I've really got attached to Marlin now. Their discussions are practical and almost a like a debrief. Wish I was rich enough. Log In Sign Up. "Oates scored the only two tries for the Broncos in the 22-12 loss to Storm.Going backwards: Stunning statistic highlights Broncos' dramatic declineCarrigan: Broncos need a 'strong head' as coach in 2021Maroons to look at contingency plan for Walters replacing Seibold "Corey's part of my family now. He's always said the best thing you can do is look like you want the ball every time in every set. I always wanted to be a young father, but I reckon the person I was when I was 21 would never have been ready to be a father. "The only way he can do that is by performing consistently week-in and week-out. 3,601 Likes, 24 Comments - Corey Oates (@coreyoates) on Instagram: “Wasn’t the year I had hoped for. "I was pretty happy with the way he played last Thursday night, even though the Broncos didn’t win the game. The girl is no longer there but the dog is, and my wife fell in love with the dog, a Rottweiler [named Zeus] and he is still here," Miles grinned. tanya_bme ️ . 467 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from ‘coreyoates’ hashtag "It was my second or third game for Queensland and Gene said to me: 'I don't know if I want to pick you again because I don't want to have to look after your dog'. "I said 'Yes, you can marry my daughter but one thing you must do is protect her and look after her because as old as she is, or as old as she is going to be, she is still my little girl’. "I sit in one and he sits in the other. He has been really good. That's what Seibs [Anthony Seibold] is there for and he is doing a great job from all reports. "Miles is not there to coach Oates. If there is a time where I feel the team isn't going anywhere I'll think of what he's said and just get the ball, take a hit-up and run as hard as I can. When he asked me could he marry my daughter I was quite amazed he had asked my permission. VIEW ALL PARTNERS "When we officially started dating she said 'Right, now we've got to tell my father'. "I didn't realise when I first started dating Tegan who her father was. While the chairman of the panel, Oates knows he gets no special treatment at the selection table. Corey Oates says his father-in-law Gene Miles has helped make him a better footballer, man and husband, and treasures their weekly ritual of going into the "man cave" at Miles' family home to talk footy and life.Several years ago, when Oates first started dating his wife Tegan, he admits to being scared of the Maroons legend. "When I first played for Queensland I said to Gene: 'Hello, and here’s my dog',” Oates chuckled.