The league-union versatility: A 13-man team of the best Australian dual code representatives
Over the years 47 players have represented Australia in rugby league and union - so who is the best of the dual code internationals?
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Over the years 47 players have represented Australia in rugby league and union - so who is the best of the dual code internationals?
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Again
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Many of them are “A” but not “I” 😊
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We’re getting somewhere 😊
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Gets my vote 😊
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Boy you’ve had a rough trot there Gary, but I’m glad you are okay. You’re quite correct about people experiencing different outcomes and some are luckier than others.
Thanks for sharing your story. 👍
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Maybe I need to update my research?
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All Arthur has to do is play him on the wing
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Ref – “Nothing to see here”
Doc – “Hi shot, get the player off”
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😂
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Big story for both clubs. He’ll be hard to replace.
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