Arthur Beetson has died

[hineyrulz]

RIP big Artie, legend of the game.

 

[seanoff]

RIP Artie,

dad reckoned he was the best player he'd ever seen. given who dad knew and who he saw, i'll take that as good enough

 

[DC_fan]

I am in the USA at the moment and just heard the news. I was stunned to hear of his death. Artie was the sort of guy I thought would go on forever.

Arthur RIP

 

[Jason Maher]

Legend of the game and the indigenous community, but overrated in terms of being a legend in origin having only played 3 games.

More proof, if any were needed, of what a merkin you are.

RIP Big Artie.

 

[Walt Flanigan]

RIP Artie. Your influence on this game will always be felt.

 

[Beachy Eagle]

R.I.P arthur beetson, lets make the indingenous all star game the arthur beetson cup!!

X2
RIP BIG artie!!

 

[PARRA_FAN]

Legend of the game and the indigenous community, but overrated in terms of being a legend in origin having only played 3 games.

Idiot

If Beetson didnt play in that Origin game in 1980, Origin probably wouldnt have been a success.

 

[Iafeta]

Tragic news, great great player and an icon of the game. Rest in Peace Arthur Beetson.

 

[innsaneink]

Was lucky enough to see him in his prime win a couple of comps at the Roosters mid 70's, with him fairfax & Schubert they rated highly for Rexs Sevens big league.

Rip artie

 

[AuDragon]

Never was a big fan of him, but he was a Qld legend and didn't give a crap about politically correct when voicing his opinions, so he deserves great respect!

RIP Artie

 

[Matt23]

R.I.P arthur beetson, lets make the indingenous all star game the arthur beetson cup!!

Agreed...RIP Artie

 

[typicalfan]

He is the best prop to play the game BY FAR. He was so naturally gifted, he was several classes above and even guys like Lazarus and Webcke aren't in his league. Great second phase player and extremely difficult to tackle as well as being surprisingly quick.

RIP

 

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

The Arthur Beetson cup must happen!

Get a statue of him outside of the SFS aswell

 

[ParraEelsNRL]

The Arthur Beetson cup must happen!

Get a statue of him outside of the SFS aswell

For sure, love it.

 

[aussies1st]

RIP Arthur Beetson.

 

[Raidersrawesome]

RIP Big Artie.

The Legend of Big Artie will forever live on in League

 

[Matt23]

Get a statue of him outside of the SFS aswell

Agree with that too

 

[Brutus]

Legend of the game and the indigenous community, but overrated in terms of being a legend in origin having only played 3 games.

You are a f**kwit of the highest order.

No idea about the history of the game as well.

He played one origin and his presence in that game was hugely significant in a lot of ways.

 

[Everlovin' Antichrist]

Legend of the game and the indigenous community, but overrated in terms of being a legend in origin having only played 3 games.

Artie Beetson made Origin.

Go away.

 

[raiders fan forever]

Sad news never got to see him play but never good to hear a legend pass away