I had a customer once who told me a bunch of 1st hand accounts of Johnny Raper and his behaviour. He was worse than a deplorable human being despite being a legendary player. He'd make Tyrone May (at his worst) look like a real angel.
I know stories from a number of 'stars' from that era. None of which I chose to repeat.
The carryon by folks since Penrith won the G/F is almost laughable. As i said earlier nothing criminal. Just blokes and their partners with perhaps a little too much grog in their system, dropping the trophy. Then an attempt to 'take care' of the trophy as best they knew how.
Nathan Cleary just posted a photo on instagram of a massive blister the poor bloke has on his back since surgery from where the strapping and sling has rubbed against his skin. It looked nasty and quite vile and most of all REAL
Unlike the narrative the sports NRL media are going on with.
I have watched league since the mid 1960's. The only difference today. Folks (I mean everyone) has a mobile with a camera, wanting to 'take some footy player down'.
If anything players behave much better than they ever did back in the day. Perhaps these media writers need reminding. But knowing Kent they'll laugh it off and call it 'iconic'.
Like I said some weeks ago there is some postcode racism (bias) around rugby league. The big end of town is unhappy that those bogan westie with the tough upbring and swagger have woken up.
All the media is doing now is putting a fire in the players bodies for 2022.
