John Sattler

[The Mad Hatter]

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.

www.smh.com.au

Sadly, John Sattler has passed away at age 80.

Epitomised everything about our game and club. Such heartbreaking news for his family and condolences to all.

 

[The Mad Hatter]

South Sydney Rabbitohs – Article

The South Sydney Rabbitohs are mourning the passing of Club and Rugby League legend, John Sattler, who passed away today aged 80.

www.rabbitohs.com.au

 

[callmack1]

Heartbreaking news just coming in that one of the absolute biggest icons of our club, one of the biggest icons of the game, John Sattler, has passed away today.

Rugby League, South Sydney legend John Sattler dies at age 80: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...0/news-story/07c626464bbc14f3756ac860928a214e

So sad and it's honestly hit me a bit.

Thanks for everything you did for our club Satts, although it was well before my time, your story is one that has been passed down and it will always be that way. I think I can speak for all Souths fans when I say I'll do my bit to pass on your legacy.

Thoughts with his family and friends, the entire Rugby League community is hurting for you.

Rest in Peace Satts.

 

[Rabbits20]

 

[The Mad Hatter]

I saw the news, posted it up and have spent the past half hour trying hard to keep it together.
A true legend of our club and code.
I told my nearly 14 year old and he looked glum then nodded and said they’ll have to smash Manly on Saturday for him.
Sattler’s deeds will be forever remembered. His story, legendary.

 

[callmack1]

Vale John Sattler: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2023/03/20/vale-john-sattler/

Vale John Sattler: https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/03/20/vale-john-sattler/

'Legendary player' - Souths broken jaw Grand Final hero John Sattler dies age 80: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...w/news-story/9b1e1de40ac79d6de3ab210392bff28b

 

[Old Timer]

Very sad to hear of the passing of a South Sydney & Australian great in John Sattler.

Despite his smallish size he was indeed a giant of the game from a very different time when toughness was the yardstick you measured a forward from.

I had the pleasure of meeting when I was a kid and also when I grew up and he was the perfect gentlemen, quietly spoken and always impeccably dressed.

He's now running onto a paddock filled with giants of that bygone era and he will deservedly take his spot in the front row.

Whilst a St George die hard I am always respectful of those that did their clubs proud and John Sattler certainly did that.

Condolences to all his family and all the Bunnies supporters.

 

[Captain Apollo]

Vale John Sattler

Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) Chairman Peter V’landys AM has today paid tribute to John Sattler, who has passed away.

www.nrl.com

Very sad news to hear. Condolences to his friends and family.

 

[Babyface O'reilly]

 

[soc123_au]

One of the true legends of the game. Rest easy champion.

 

[Rabbits20]

 

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[callmack1]

The Sattler legacy - Courage, humility and Grand Final heroics: https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/03/20/the-sattler-legacy-courage-humility-and-grand-final-heroics/

'We knew he wasn't going off' - McCarthy describes Sattler's toughness: https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/03/20...ng-off-mccarthy-describes-sattlers-toughness/

Heartbreaking reality behind NRL great's death: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...d/news-story/420c3fbdd0e2be717f2431e225dfdd3f

'Scariest three years of my life' - Buzz's one and only time he crossed Souths icon Sattler: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...w/news-story/9b1e1de40ac79d6de3ab210392bff28b

 

[callmack1]

John Sattler's stirring demand for Rabbitohs teammates in famous Grand Final: https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/news-2...reaction/21a7d92e-04a1-4c89-b4a7-c435b2f19b99

'They'll kill you' - Old school League's brutal reality: https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/news-2...-tribute/26e8c77d-d6ab-4731-9621-fcff9f44deb3

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

He wore the red and green.

On behalf of your wests tigers forum buddies,I pass on our deepest respect and condolences to all those mourning.

A man of dignity, values and enormous presence.

The game is better for him having played it.

The whole nrl should black armband this weekend.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

State funeral should be offered.

If he’s in the country, albo will attend I think.

 

[Rabbits20]

 

[Rabbits20]