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Tony Chandler: Sharks have heart
Rural Queensland policeman, Tony Chandler, sees life differently since an on-the-job seizure, friends, and the Men of League Foundation.
Apr 27, 20217 min read


Brian Friend: A friend in 'deed'
Once retired, you would rarely see someone putting on their footy gear, and travelling to play Rugby League. Brian has other ideas.
Dec 18, 20206 min read


Warren Thompson: 'Mates helping mates'
At the end of the day, it is all about mateship, “All you have to do is listen". Yarns on footy, mateship, and wellbeing.
Dec 17, 20208 min read


The Bear and the Tiger: "A phone call and it means the world."
Jim Schroder and Garry Jack reconnect and reflect on their careers and their uncanny similarities, over a good yarn and a laugh.
Oct 23, 20205 min read


The $200 1969 Grand Final Bet
Two childhood friends, now competing in rival teams, make a $200 challenge with their eyes set towards the Rugby League Grand Final.
Mar 29, 20205 min read


Herb Narvo: Heavyweight Title in 25 seconds
"Herb Narvo's size and stature, paired with his 'great endurance' and unequivocal strength, made him one of Australia's finest sportsman."
Mar 28, 20206 min read


Reg Fridd: Becoming 'Reggie' Rabbit
"He always had an extrovert personality, bigger than life sort of thing. And he always loved to entertain. He was Reggie Rabbit."
Mar 13, 20209 min read


Brian Walker vs Lummy: The 30 minute career decider
It was friend against friend, player against player, Brian Walker against Kevin Longbottom, and only 30 minutes to impress the Rabbitohs.
Mar 1, 20204 min read


The Rabbitohs Tank and the Rabbitohs Sharpshooter
I sat down with the daughter of Jack 'Duck' Walsh and the nephew of Bernie Purcell, to talk about the 2 Rabbitohs legends.
Feb 17, 20204 min read
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