Rugby league cult hero calls it quits
One of rugby league’s fan favourites has decided to hang up the boots for good as he embraces a new role with the Canberra Raiders.
One of rugby league’s fan favourites has decided to hang up the boots for good as he embraces a new role with the Canberra Raiders.
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