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O'Neil lost his battle with Cancer in
August 1999
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John O'Neill Player Profile
The Late John O'Neill, was a tough as nails, take no prisoners kind of prop forward. He is a legend at Souths as the other end of the engine room that was manned by Satts.
O'Neill played in premiership winning sides with Souths and Manly. A Kangaroo Representative whoose ticker and toughness was respected by his fellow tourist.
He was one of the Heros of the "Battle of Leeds" 1970 World Cup Final, see Memorable Matches.
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..Extracted from the doco 'The Spirit of Australian Sport: Rugby League' this video takes a look at league in the 1970s. Covering international matches between the Australian Kangaroos and the British league teams as well domestic premiership and NSW Vs Queensland games.
The video footage includes the great teams of Manly, Easts, St George & Parramatta and interviews with the likes of Harry Bath, Ron Coote, Greg Hartley and Tom Raudonikus. The video finishes off with the start of State of Origin ..
John Sattler talking about the 1970 grand final, almost all of which he played with a broken jaw to help Souths to victory over Manly. Great work by The Game Plan for giving us this great clip!
Played between St. George Dragons and South Sydney Rabbitohs. No matter what you're feelings about the result this footage has fantastic historical value, as some of the true legends of Australian rugby league take part in this game.
This Vid found on good old Youtube
Link Status: .. Still Active
Players involved ... 29,47,48,58,63,84,88,
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