Ipswich already has a club in the NRL. It s called the Broncos. Ipswich is inextricably linked to the Brisbane Broncos through names like Allan Langer and Kevin and Kerrod Walters. Alfie Langer is a Bronco for life and Kevin Walters isn t going anywhere either. The historic city founded on coal and limestone mining is linked to Milton station at Suncorp Stadium by a train ride that takes about the same time as it does for Alfie to read the
Courier-Mail form guides and place a few bets. Geographically, Ipswich if Brisbane and Brisbane is Ipswich. Urban sprawl has seen to that.
From my early days as
Queensland Times cadet in Ipswich my passion for playing and covering sport (including reporting at the Brisbane Commonwealth Games) has mixed well with my other major interest – covering local and state politics.
I still vividly recall the toppling of the Sir Joh National Party era after 32 years in power back in 1989. Friends of Noosa celebrate the de-amalgamation victory with hundreds of supporters outside Council Chambers. Photo Geoff Potter
I’ve always enjoyed feeling a strong sense of community through playing and reporting on rugby league, including Alfie Langer’s State of Origin debut. I’ve also served as a volunteer lifesaver at Coolum Beach for almost a quarter of a century.
Rugby league fans and former greats have come together to farewell Tommy Raudonikis at a public memorial at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Following last Friday s private funeral service, Monday s gathering was a chance for the many fans and friends of Tommy to give a send-off to league s blue-collar hero.
Along with many fans, the memorial brought out former greats from Western Suburbs and merger partner Balmain, such as Garry Jack, Steve Roach, Benny Elias and Paul Sironen.
The stands at the SCG filled in the lead-up to the service in perfect weather at the SCG.
Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter V landys attended, along with former NRL chief David Gallop.
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Andrew Abdo, what the hell are you doing?
I had real hope that your reign as NRL CEO would be marked by competence and consistency.
And then you fined the Canberra Raiders trainer $10,000.
Let’s be totally frank about this: last Friday night, Panther Stephen Crichton’s actions were disgraceful.
While celebrating Charlie Staines’ game-sealing try against the Canberra Raiders, Crichton loutishly dragged Raider Joe Tapine into the Panthers throng. Then he and his teammates had a great time letting Tapine know all about it.
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