Johnathan Thurston
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Widely regarded as one of the best to ever play the game, and recently inducted into the NRL’s Hall of Fame, Johnathan Thurston is an icon.  Famous for his 2015 grand final field goal, his uncanny ability to curve conversions from the sideline, and his infectious laugh. Today, beyond his legendary footy career, we explore his life, fatherhood, family, and finding pride in his identity as an Aboriginal man. This episode was recorded on the lands of the Turrbal and Yuggera peoples. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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