Beneath the exterior of Newcastle’s $6 million man lies a tragedy that has stuck with Kalyn Ponga for most of his life. It hit home again this week — and makes him even more determined to succeed.
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Michael Maguire’s hard-edge style has paid instant dividends for the Broncos, who sounded an ominous title warning with a thumping season-opening win over the Roosters.
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