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Would they deserve to be respected if they stood down over Indigenous jerseys? Sexuality is as much a choice as race.
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Jerome Luai seeking out Slater at the end of the game to shake his hand and congratulate him on the win. That’s a nice touch.
#StateofOrigin2022
#QLDer
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Men, please, SPEAK UP.
Talk to someone.
Anyone.
People will listen.
They want to listen.
They want to help.
Everyone wants to help.
Don’t suffer in silence.
Don’t think you are alone.
You’re not.
#Mentalhealth
#SuicidePrevention
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Rugby’s switch to
@wwos
and
@StanSportAU
has paid off in the
#ratings
department. Numbers up avg 144% across the season to date. Still two massive Super Rugby AU finals to come and the Trans-Tasman comp.
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It would appear
#PayneHaas
is losing the PR battle with the vast majority of
#rugbyleague
fans after news broke about his release request. The average footy fan can’t relate to a bloke who thinks $750k+ isn’t enough money. |
@9NewsQueensland
@NRLonNine
@wwos
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I’m Finchy, trying to copy Kohli: cool and relaxed, yet totally in charge, but just looking like I’m in physical pain holding my leg up there.
Tag yourself in this pic. I’m Kane Williamson’s weird outsider pose trying to get close and be like the others but failing.
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He'll be handy starting behind
@FreddieBurns
😉🎣
Leicester Tigers fans, meet your new 10.
🏆 World Cup Winner ✅
🏆 Lions Series Winner ✅
🏆 TOP 14 Winner ✅
#SaffasAbroad
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Got a lot respect for
@NZWarriors
& Reece Walsh for fronting up to accept fault & answer questions today. Humans make mistakes, accepting responsibility is a much better response than burying your head in the sand |
@9NewsQueensland
@NRLonNine
@wwos
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SELECTION SHOCK:
@Reds_Rugby
to start
@TomLynagh1
at 10 in rnd 1; James OConnor unable to recover from off season ankle injury. What a moment for young Tom, debuting in his father
@LynaghMichael
’s famous jersey |
@9NewsGoldCoast
@9NewsAUS
@StanSportRugby
@wwos
@SuperRugby
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I don’t care what anyone says about bad calls both ways, the Lions had some absolute stinkers go against them tonight. Hugely pivotal, terrible, umpiring decisions which dictated the result
#AFL
#AFLLionsDogs
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How it started >>> How it’s going.
10yrs ago at the 2011 Super Rugby Final it was part of my job at QRU to take the media banner on the field & set up the stage for the post-match presentations. This year, I got to MC the presentations as the
@redsrugby
claimed the 🏆
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BREAKING:
@QuadeCooper
is tonight joining the
@wallabies
on the Gold Coast. Cooper is coming in as a training player, but will travel to NZ with the squad and is an option for selection, if Aust suffer injuries. |
@9NewsQueensland
@RugbyOnNine
@wwos
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Can’t speak highly enough of these excellent “Law Innovations” from
@Reds_Rugby
for their ‘Challenger Series’. |
@9NewsQueensland
@wwos
@StanSportRugby
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Played with 15 men for most of the game… no one (down south) gave them a chance… that is one of the
@QLDmaroons
BEST EVER WINS!
@NRLonNine
#StateofOrigin2022
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Thank you
@MorganTurinui
and
@TimHoran12
for voicing the thoughts of so many rugby fans, absolutely teeing off on that final call.
Law book, whatever, that decision should never dictate a result in that moment in any match.
#AUSvNZL
#BledisloeCup
@StanSportAU
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As a collective, Aus rugby community, can we all pitch in for the fine if Rennie or any player chooses to tee off on Raynal?
I was not in anyway going to point to him with any blame until that final call.
Prior to that, he hadn’t been a deciding factor, Aus discipline had
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This might be the BEST cricket video, from any level, EVER
To celebrate reaching 100,000 followers, here’s our favourite village cricket video of all-time. Legendary.
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My admiration and respect for Michael Hooper has grown exponentially in the past two years, for what he’s done on the field, his presence and his leadership. But it is at an all new high today after his brave call to step away from rugby at this point. A wonderful role model
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Brilliant from Nic White.
@BrumbiesRugby
@StanSportRugby
Amazing that the cameras caught this. Peer to peer coaching is still the most important and impactful form of coaching. You should all be encouraging your players to do this post game. Nic White passing on some advice 👇
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Gallen fighting two blokes in one night is such a joke.
If footy players seeing
#boxing
as 'easy money' wasn't laughable enough, this has pushed it over the edge. Absolute disrespect to the sport |
@NRLonNine
@wwos
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Aust A likely to tour 🇯🇵 for 3-game series against Brave Blossoms in Oct. Not definite but looks promising. Off back of that, 4/5 Aus SR sides planning tours to 🇯🇵 (Not Brumbies). Huge for development. Fills significant hole in calendar |
@9NewsQueensland
@StanSportRugby
@wwos
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Having watched the last 2 mths unfold, Eddie going is not surprising and is absolutely necessary.
BUT, this is a dark day for Australian Rugby. We have slipped so much in the last 10 months. Not irreparable, but it’ll be a big job.
And honestly, how many coaches would want it?!
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You know you’ve made it when Steve Waugh gives you a clap and a nod of the head. Steve Smith, you’ve earned that nod
#Ashes19
#ENGvAUS
#SteveSmith
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The best broadcast crew in the business (+ more then a few not pictured who did a superb job back on home soil).
A privilege & an honour to deliver all the colour, commentary, chaos and history of
@rugbyworldcup
2023 for
@StanSportAU
&
@wwos
.
Thanks for having us, France 🇫🇷
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#Bledisloe
in Melb is officially SOLD OUT! Thursday night scheduling a master stroke in the AFL-mad city.
@marvelstadiumau
will be rocking when the
@wallabies
&
@AllBlacks
clash tomorrow |
@9NewsQueensland
@wwos
@StanSportRugby
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@Leo_Puglisi6
@GBalloutine
@TheBigMigShow
Interesting that George’s Aussie “friend” had to tell George he lives in Australia.
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BREAKING:
@Reds_Rugby
playmaker James O’Connor has agreed to terms on a 2yr deal with QLD Rugby and
@wallabies
. Expected to put pen to paper in the next 48hrs. |
@RugbyOnNine
@wwos
@9NewsQueensland
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“Doctors have checked the footage and everything’s ok” Paul Gallen speaking about Yeo. Joey rightly points out “He stumbled. I thought if you stumbled you have to go off”. 🤷♂️
#StateofOrigin
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I love rugby… but gee it’s tough to defend at times. Tonight has been one of those times.
#AUSvRSA
#Wallabies
@StanSportRugby
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Probably only the second time I’ve been happy to cheer the
@NSWWaratahs
home to a win (the other time 2014 Final). HUGE WIN over the Crusaders. Very good for the Tahs… BLOODY GREAT for the game |
@StanSportRugby
@wwos
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This Tate McDermott defensive effort is massively unappreciated (certainly by me). His try-saver on TK didn’t go unnoticed, but what I didn’t pick up (& think most ppl didn’t) was he actually made a tackle on Miller in the same phase. Gets off the ground & chases TK.
@Reds_Rugby
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Dave Rennie confirms Sean McMahon, Samu Kerevi and Quade Cooper have all been given the green light from their Japanese clubs to be available for the
@wallabies
Spring tour |
@9NewsQueensland
@RugbyOnNine
@wwos
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BREAKING:
@Channel9
and
@NRL
agree to a new 5-year broadcast deal from 2023 to 2027. State of Origin and Grand Final will remain EXCLUSIVELY on
@wwos
. Sunday night SOO match scrapped, all three games will be on Wednesday. |
@NRLonNine
@9NewsQueensland
#rugbyleague
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Bit late to the party, but how bloody good is “Welcome to Wrexham” |
@WrexhamFX
@Wrexham_AFC
@VancityReynolds
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Just quietly, the smoke that lingers from pre-game pyrotechnics is a blight on sporting events. Should be outlawed
#AUSvNZL
#BledisloeCup
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BREAKING: Michael Hooper withdraws from
@wallabies
Rugby Ch’ship clash tomoro & will return to Australia, citing he’s “not in the right mindset” to lead & represent his country. Brave call, well done Hoops. Slipper to capt; McReight starts at 7 |
@9NewsQueensland
@StanSportRugby
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Big Rennie fan, from day 1.
But I can’t help but see Jones a huge positive. He is world class, proven it the world over. Meticulous, intelligent, planned & demands high standards. I’m backing this as a master stroke from RA. Can’t wait to watch the
@wallabies
in 2023 & beyond
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SOLD OUT:
@wallabies
vs.
@Springboks
at
@AllianzStadium
is officially a SELL OUT. Great result for the game. Two sold out stadiums in Sydney this year for Wallabies test matches. |
@9NewsQueensland
@9NewsSyd
@StanSportRugby
@wwos
@SanzarTRC
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Maroons coach Paul Green gave a statement to media regarding the Jai Arrow Bubble Breach, before walking out and ignoring questions. So with players still to do media, they were left to answer the questions. That's pretty ordinary.
#nrl
#stateoforigin
@9NewsQueensland
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17,821 at tonight’s
@wallabies
game. Knockers will point at that and sneer, but with the game changing venues only 10 days ago, ticket sales being suspended for 4 days, that’s a big win for RA. Sales for game 3 already strong. Might go up a bit after a win tonight
#AUSvFRA
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Speaking on behalf of all Wallabies supporters (likely players, coaches & administrators too) this 👇🏻 is NOT an approved message.
Dear
@RugbyPass
, no thanks.
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16 of 38 players from the
@brisbanebroncos
have tested positive to covid before returning for preseason training today. All players in isolation & expected to return in 7 days (pending further tests). This will become a major issue for the
@NRL
when the season starts
@wwos
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You want to put an asterisk on a premiership win?! Put one on the
@storm
tonight, as an “unsurpassable”, because it’s likely NO TEAM will ever win a comp after what they’ve gone through in 2020. 4+ months of “away games”
#NRL
#NRLPanthersStorm
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No Reynolds… Capewell off the field for a period in first half. Teenager on debut in halves… amazing what a bit of belief has done to this
@brisbanebroncos
side.
#NRLKnightsBroncos
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I don’t agree with accidental head on head being penalty/yellow/red, but the inconsistency of officiating of it is the frustrating part. There will be plenty blowing up about Sevu Reece hit on Hodge
#NZLvAUS
#BledisloeCup
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That’s a massive win for
@wallabies
. Not just the result tonight, but restoring some faith and proving themselves as still a competitive side against the best in the world.
#AUSvsRSA
#rugby
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GOOD NEWS rugby fans… SANZAAR has confirmed the 20 Minute Red Card will be reintroduced for a trial during The Rugby Championship. |
@9NewsQueensland
@StanSportRugby
@SanzarTRC
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#IsraelFolau
’s GoFundMe page almost makes me so angry. It’s not only tearing rugby apart & doing possibly irreparable damage to the game, it’s disrespectful to the 1000s of sick kids & people affected by natural disasters (and others) who normally benefit from such fundraising.
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Pride.
That’s the overriding emotion for Aussie rugby fans tonight. Absolutely so proud of that incredibly gutsy performance from the
@wallabies
. Bring on the 2nd test in Brisbane! |
@9NewsQueensland
@StanSportRugby
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Huge news for “Third Tier”
#rugby
… Australia ‘A’ to play in Pacific Nations Cup in in July. They’ll play games vs test teams from Fiji, Samoa & Tonga. Great initiative for development of players in Aus, as well as Pacific Island countries. |
@9NewsQueensland
@StanSportRugby
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Gee I love having the
@Fijian_Drua
in
@SuperRugby
and watching them score worldies in front of a genuine home crowd in Suva is amazing.
@StanSportRugby
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This is AMAZING from Noah. We want personalities in the game, it helps grow the profile
@SuperRugby
.
This 👇 is the stuff.
After scoring a try, Lolesio looks at the camera, shrugs and says "Carter Gordon?"
Elite counter-attack 👌
Tom Wright and Noah Lolesio combine for a stunner!
#REBvBRU
#SuperRugbyPacific
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BREAKING: Luai charged with Grade 1 high tackle for hit on NAS. $3000 fine with early guilty plea.
Absolutely absurd.
If you didn’t already think the judiciary system was broken, this confirms it.
Fotuaika’s hit considered grade 2 - 1wk ban |
@9NewsQueensland
@NRLonNine
@wwos
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While acknowledging the
@wallabies
lost their third straight game this year, to see 83,944 people at the
@MCG
for a rugby game was truly incredible and proves there is huge support for the sport.
The venue was absolutely buzzing from start to well after finish. RWC27 final venue?
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I’m 3 episodes into
@thetest_amazon
and it has reaffirmed one thing for me... I BLOODY LOVE TEST CRICKET
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That is one incredibly gutsy win by
@brisbanebroncos
. This team has transformed so much in the last 8 months
#NRLBroncosRaiders
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THIS IS
#AUSTRALIA
🇦🇺 🐍
#Snake
found in backyard of suburban home, only 6km from Brisbane CBD…
#wildlife
#reptiles
#DownUnder
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This is Super Rugby’s Play of the Week?!?! No wonder ppl have lost interest.
Did the person who runs this account not see the Brumbies try off the lineout, or Jack Maddocks’ try against QLD, or even Tate “Tap” McDermott’s quick thinking and moving for a five pointer?!?! C’mon
PLAY OF THE WEEK | Super Rugby AU Rd 1
Jordan Uelese will be credited with the try, but the Rebels gave the
@BrumbiesRugby
a taste of their own medicine!
#PlayOfTheWeek
#SuperRugby25Years
#SuperRugbyAU
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My sincerest apologies, Broncos fans.
We jinxed it…
#NRL
#NRLFinals
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Corey Oates is having the best season of his career, hands down
#NRLEelsBroncos
@brisbanebroncos
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Astonishing.
For EJ to do this on the eve of a World Cup and just 9 months into a 5-year contract is incredibly disrespectful to Wallabies players; staff, RA officials and most importantly, fans.
Some might say it’s “treason”…
Well done
@tomdecent
you
EXCLUSIVE: The Wallabies coach took part in a Zoom interview with Japanese officials just two days before Australia’s warm-up match against France in Paris.
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After a HUGE shift for the
@wallabies
last night, Taniela Tupou has today claimed back-to-back Pilecki Medals as the 2021
@Reds_Rugby
Players’ Player of the year. Still only 25 😱 |
@9NewsQueensland
@RugbyOnNine
@wwos
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EXCLUSIVE:
@Reds_Rugby
get their man to replace Brad Thorn.
Understand Les Kiss has agreed to terms to be the next Qld coach |
@9NewsQueensland
@StanSportRugby
@SMHsport
@brisbanetimes
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Congrats to
@karmichaelhunt
graduating from
@usqedu
with a bachelor of science. Already moving on post footy. Well done K 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻
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BREAKING:
@Reds_Rugby
prop Taniela Tupou successfully fights “dangerous play” charge at judiciary. Free to play
@NSWWaratahs
this week |
@9NewsQueensland
@StanSportRugby
@wwos
@SuperRugby
#rugby
#tupou
#superrugby
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Can’t express how much I love Bailey’s instant reaction off the boot when he knew it was good
#AFLLionsPies
#AFL
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I’m at the game and sadly, the reaction to that yellow card, from many around me was an audible “this is why no one watches rugby”… ironic given they’re at the game, but definitely an element of truth
#AUSvENG
@StanSportRugby
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SIGNING NEWS: Harry Wilson expected to ink a 2yr deal with
@Reds_Rugby
&
@wallabies
. Announcement soon. Also, understand Vunivalu's 2-year deal is done |
@9NewsQueensland
@StanSportRugby
@wwos
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You HAVE to give massive credit to India for their performance. Just incredible. But in the same breath, you have to be highly critical of Australia. This Indian team is so hit by injuries, so inexperienced, and they are about to break a 33 year record in Brisbane
#AUSvsIND
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COACH CALL:
@wallabies
have appointed
@brumbies
assistant
@LordLaurie58
(Laurie Fisher) as interim Asst Coach for TRC. An absolute guru in the contact & breakdown zone, this could be a crucial move. Wallabies have struggled in both areas |
@9NewsQueensland
@StanSportRugby
@wwos
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DONE DEAL:
@Reds_Rugby
&
@wallabies
flanker Fraser McReight has re-signed on a two year deal. Big things ahead for the hard working forward. Form Aussie 7 of the competition so far |
@9NewsQueensland
@StanSportRugby
@wwos
@SuperRugby
@MarkGottlieb
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EXCLUSIVE:
@Reds_Rugby
expected to announce a 2yr extension for Tom Lynagh, possibly as early as this wk.
The 19yo has been really impressive in his first f4 games of Super Rugby. QLD's future in the no.10 jersey |
@9NewsQueensland
@StanSportRugby
@wwos
@brisbanetimes
@SMHsport
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HOLY TOLEDO! A new
@wsl
World Title contender has emerged! Full J-Bay Final wrap tonight at 5:30 on
@9NewsGoldCoast
#CoronaOpenJBay
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What a ridiculous philosophy.
"I'd rather win our way, than no way at all"
@wallabies
head coach Michael Cheika on his team's performance against England.
#RWC2019
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This has been a disastrous campaign, from months ago up until this sobering and shattering defeat.
So many, myself included, have tried to be optimistic about the changes, the “growth” and the possibilities.
But this is unacceptable. BIG changes are needed |
@StanSportAU
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Incredible to think he came out three decades ago, when you consider how less tolerant (although maybe not that much), not just rugby league, but society was…
this manly pride thing has really reinforced to me how incredibly brave ian roberts was. like i knew that but geez.
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BREAKING: Te Maire Martin has signed a 1-yr development list contract with
@brisbanebroncos
. Has also signed on with
@WynnumSeagulls
to play in the
@HostplusCup
. Miraculous to see him back after medical retirement 2 yrs ago because of a bleed on the brain
@wwos
@9NewsQueensland
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Big day for
@GCTitans
… unveiling a new logo and big, bold plans to win not just the club’s first premiership but multiple
@NRL
and
@WRugbyLeague
titles in the coming years |
@9NewsQueensland
@NRLonNine
@wwos
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This is huge. Really justifies the stance Mack Horton took at the world champs.
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Massive story this 👇🏻
What a coup it would be for the Lions if Buddy came to Brisbane.
Absolutely box office.
#BREAKING
: One of the biggest names in AFL has identified the
@BrisbaneLions
as his preferred destination next year.
@kinson88
#9News
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That
@BrumbiesRugby
win is amazing.
Their program is incredible. How can it be replicated around Australia? It’s not just about players, doesn’t matter how much turnover, the consistency is impressive |
@StanSportRugby
#BRUvHUR
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O’Keefe just froze
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