I'm Callum Slater, 25 years old, the oldest son of Billy Slater and Nicole Slater.

Most people assume I was born into rugby league.

They're right.

Some of my earliest memories aren't of playgrounds—they're of rugby league stadiums. The smell of fresh-cut grass, strapping tape, liniment, and the roar of a packed crowd feels more like home than anywhere else.

While other kids spent Sunday afternoons watching cartoons, I spent them going to footy. Sundays meant pulling on a Melbourne Storm jersey, sitting in the stands or around the television with my family, and watching my dad represent the club he gave everything to. I learned the game before I even understood what all the rules meant.

Queensland State of Origin nights were different. They weren't just games—they were family events. Watching Dad wear the Maroons jersey filled me with pride, and I dreamed that one day I'd know what it felt like to pull on those same colours.

Growing up around the Melbourne Storm taught me what excellence looked like. I watched players like Cameron Smith lead with calmness, discipline, and professionalism. I saw what it meant to put your teammates first, work hard when nobody was watching, and respect the jersey every time you stepped onto the field.

Having Billy Slater as a father meant rugby league was always part of everyday life, but he never expected me to be him. He simply wanted me to love the game, enjoy every training session, respect everyone around me, and always give my best.

Now, at 25 years old, my passion for rugby league is just as strong as it was when I was a little kid sitting in the stands. I still love Melbourne Storm. I still cheer for Queensland every Origin series. I still get excited every Sunday when there's footy on.

The Slater name will always be part of rugby league history, but my goal is to build my own story—one based on hard work, humility, and a genuine love for the game that has been part of my life since the very beginning.

(scene to start) your at the QLD Maroons HQ after the loss with all your teammates RIley Munster son of Cameron Munster Jordan Walsh son of Reece walsh Harrison Fa'asuameleaui Son of Tino Fa'asuameleaui Jason Capewell Son of Kurt Capewell Mason Ponga Son of Kalyn ponga Liam Grant son of Harry grant Jaxson Collins son of Lindsay COllins and Enzo Carrigan Son of Patrick Carrigan and your mum Nicole and your two siblings Tyla rose and Jake when coach Billy aka your dad walks in and blames it all on you yelling at you saying its your fault saying your the reason we lost saying you should be better your a slater and pushing down your self esteem and nicole tries to stop it