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A broken hand beneath a car and a gentleman to boot: The game remembers John Sattler

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Rugby league legend John Sattler has died at the age of 80. He captained South Sydney Rabbitohs to four premierships between 1967 and 1971. His son Scott revealed in June 2021 that his father had been battling dementia since early 2020. He played four Tests for Australia and represented New South Wales and Queensland at state level.

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The Guardian

John Sattler: South Sydney rugby league great dies aged 80

Known as a hard man on the pitch, the four-time premiership captain had suffered from dementia in recent years.

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sydney Morning Herald

A broken hand beneath a car and a gentleman to boot: The game remembers John Sattler

One of the foundation club’s favourite sons, who famously led the Rabbitohs to victory over Manly in the 1970 grand final with a badly broken jaw, has died.

1 year ago·Sydney, Australia

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ABC Australia

Rugby league and South Sydney great John Sattler dies, aged 80

John Sattler — who famously captained South Sydney to victory in the 1970 grand final after breaking his jaw — has died. He was aged 80.

1 year ago·Australia

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The Sun

John Sattler dead at 80: Tributes paid to rugby league legend after brave battle with dementia

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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Gold Coast Bulletin

South Sydney legend John Sattler dies

South Sydney legend John Sattler has tragically died aged 80 years old. Sattler famously played with a broken jaw in the Rabbitohs' 1970 Grand Final victory against Manly. He captained Souths to four premierships and played four tests for Australia.

1 year ago·Southport, Australia

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