Tommy Raudonikis (1950-2017) was an iconic Australian rugby league footballer and coach. He was renowned for his fiery competitiveness, tough play, and unwavering leadership.
Playing Career: He played as a halfback and represented Australia in 29 Tests. He also played for New South Wales in 24 State of Origin matches. Raudonikis played club football for the Western Suburbs Magpies and the Newtown Jets.
Club Career: He is most notably known for his playing time at https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Western%20Suburbs%20Magpies where he was captain coach for multiple years. Also he played for https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Newtown%20Jets and was vital for their success.
State of Origin: A legendary figure in https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/State%20of%20Origin, famously instigating the "Cattledog" brawl in 1997 while coaching New South Wales.
Coaching Career: Besides his tenure at NSW, he also coached various club sides.
Legacy: Raudonikis was a controversial but highly respected figure in rugby league. He was known for his no-nonsense attitude and his passion for the game. His toughness and determination earned him the admiration of fans and players alike. He is remembered as one of the toughest players ever to play the game. Also https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Tommy%20Raudonikis's battle with cancer was highly publicised which made him even more endearing in the publics eye.
Honours: He was inducted into the Australian Rugby League Hall of Fame.
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