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« on: 01 December 2011, 02:47:21 »
Rest easy Big Man  Sad

Artie made State of Origin what it is today.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/rugby-league-legend-artie-beetson-dies-of-heart-attack-at-66/story-e6frg7mf-1226211093054
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« Reply #1 on: 01 December 2011, 09:38:37 »
The word "legend" is too often used these days, and has lost some of its currency as a result.  But not in this case - he was a genuine legend and leaves a huge legacy for future generations of League players.
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« Reply #2 on: 01 December 2011, 11:22:39 »
Saw him at the Four Nations. He was on (and as far as I know the organiser of) a supporters' tour who were here for the tournament.

Another one who's now playing for Heaven RLFC.

RIP Artie.

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« Reply #3 on: 01 December 2011, 13:35:36 »
And when AB made his name being an aboriginal in Australia wasn't easy.  To achieve as much as he did shows what a strong character he was.

Just another ex-player who has made a contribution to the game in Australia - a factor that we seem to miss out on in the UK.  It makes you think that their decisions have a player view factored in whereas ours don't!
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« Reply #4 on: 01 December 2011, 13:45:43 »
You only have to look at the sky team vs the channel 9 team. Although i think Wells does a good job. He not Sterling Johns or Lewis...
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« Reply #5 on: 01 December 2011, 14:34:50 »
His legacy on the game here is massive. The QLD Parliament was interrupted today to pass on this sad news. RIP big man.
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« Reply #6 on: 04 December 2011, 12:18:02 »
First indigenous Australian to captain a national side in any sport apparently.
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« Reply #7 on: 04 December 2011, 12:52:46 »
As I said johnf, Australia was a different place then, and Artie Beetson pushed open the doors for the Thurstons etc of today.
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« Reply #8 on: 05 December 2011, 01:53:56 »
Quote from: Sandgroper on 04 December 2011, 12:52:46
As I said johnf, Australia was a different place then, and Artie Beetson pushed open the doors for the Thurstons etc of today.

He did it with good grace and style too, from what I can tell.   
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« Reply #9 on: 05 December 2011, 09:41:27 »
A bit like Millsy - not so much grace on the field !!!  Grin
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« Reply #10 on: 10 December 2011, 02:46:53 »
Love the story about the shotgun - a differnt age and a different way of life ....

http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/family-and-friends-farewell-rugby-league-immortal-arthur-beetson-at-funeral-in-redcliffe/story-e6frf3ou-1226218516784

RIP Artie
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