Ponga's Family Tragedy | NRL on Nine

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Published 2020-03-22

Kalyn Ponga is one of our game's greatest players, but off the field he is described as one of the most humble.
At seven years old Kalyn suffered a terrible loss with the passing of his brother, Kacey. The tragedy brought his family closer together
and now in light of his success he is giving his family one of the greatest gifts.
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All Comments (21)

@dbo4506 4 years ago

F*** me that’s sad. What a great family though. Forget football. If my kids can turn out like that young man I’d be a very happy Dad.
@akkyaks6484 4 years ago

Great player, more importantly great human
@crazyprayingmantis5596 4 years ago

I'm a Tigers supporter but this guy just became my favourite player. What an inspiration
@Zmart30 4 years ago

Joey is actually a really great interviewer.
@kellyparkinson9315 4 years ago

Its great to know that such a genuinely down to earth bloke came over adversity and remained humble and prepared for what life throws at him, I love you Kayln its great to have you down here in Newcastle mate, keep doing what your doing because the future is bright for you champ ❤❤❤❤
@jds428 4 years ago

I am a Parramatta fan but after this I want Ponga To win a Grand final for his brother I have respect rip
@szmoey 4 years ago

I’m a Raiders fan but Kalyn is a great man, he’s someone I look up to. Great player ♥️💙
@hdrk7906 4 years ago

And Kalyan ponga motivates me to go good in rugby and I’ve got many player of the year awards
@Baller_-gm1bk 3 years ago

man, what a humble, well-manered kid, blessing to you and your family, sorry about your brother, keep loving your family and keep being a role model to the younger kidz, Blessing my man,
@DZR_ 4 years ago

♡ you're the man Ponga.
@magnumpi8097 4 years ago

Great morals, great parents, great guy. Respect👊😊
@geehekz699 4 years ago

🐝 ma man!! The Wairau is strong in you bro! To a prosperous future on and off the field 💗
@joytupou3579 4 years ago

As a Manly supporter i am now a Kalyan Ponga fan that was a great interview 😎
@supersonic7019 4 years ago

I am a die hard NSW Blues supporter but I got nothing but Respect!!! 👊👊👊
@FabioDosReisIam 2 years ago

Now I love this guy even more. Seems like a genuine dude. Need more players like this in the league to show the future gen this is the type of footy player you can be.
@sinnahj 4 years ago

Dam, felt that❤️ solid on and off the paddock💯🔥
@jasmineelle415 4 years ago

the most humble, beautiful person and family.
@z33m4n3 4 years ago

I have a lot of respect for Ponga’s brother
@thetrickster3309 3 years ago

RIP LITTLE MAN
@RileyBaker297 3 years ago

My idol. Holly crap he’s so dam good. I feel for ya man sorry for ya loss. Can’t wait to see you shine.