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Remembering a talented footballer

Michael Purcell receiving his Player of the Series medal from Outback Carnival Board member and former BRL chairman Mr Steve McEvoy at the end of the 2014 Outback Carnival.

The rugby league community has been rocked by the death this week of Michael Purcell. His tragic death following a […]

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