“He s like my second dad. When I heard the news I went cold. It s very emotional.” Tributes flooded in for the Manly legend and NRL Immortal after the news on Sunday as the Sea Eagles prepared to face Parramatta. Coaches Des Hasler and Ivan Cleary both played under Fulton at Manly, coaching just hours after his death was confirmed.
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Manly staff stand in memory of Bob Fulton during the round 11 NRL match against the Parramatta Eels on Sunday. Hasler was brought to the Sea Eagles by Fulton in 1984, with the two spending almost all of Hasler s first-class career together as player and coach.
Rugby League by James Matthey Rugby league icon Bob Fulton has died aged 74 after a long battle with cancer. Tributes began pouring in for the footy legend when his death was confirmed on Sunday afternoon. Close friend and veteran broadcaster Ray Hadley was rocked by the news, which he delivered live on air. It s a very sad day for the Fulton family and rugby league generally, Hadley said. I ve announced some sad things on radio but this could be the saddest. I m going to miss him, he was a great man . the most loyal friend I ve ever had. He ll be sadly missed.