Rugby Union, League, And The Comeback.
Episode: #036.
Jake Spellacy.Athlete: Rugby Union, Rugby League.
This week on Almost Pro, we’re joined by a very special guest: Laura’s brother, Jake Spellacy.
From rugby league as a kid, to rugby union through school, to finding his way back into rugby league, Jake’s sporting journey has been anything but straightforward.
He’s dealt with a serious spear tackle, spinal complications, a broken wrist, COVID derailing his final school season, a torn pec, nerve damage, and the mental challenge of wondering whether football was still worth chasing.
But through every setback, Jake found a way back.
Now, he’s building his rugby league career, pushing toward Opens 1, running half marathons, rebuilding his body, and proving that sometimes the comeback doesn’t look like returning to the same path. Sometimes, it means finding a new one.
This episode is about rugby, resilience, family, identity, and the sport that never really leaves you.
Stream Episode. 44:29mins.
