On a more serious note, I have had numerous cuts to the head, snapped shoulder blade in half, torn ligaments in ankles a few times, chipped tooth, hyperextended elbow, dislocated and broken fingers, snapped ligament in finger so it is permanently bent etc etc. 31 and still playing and love every minute of it and whilse body is starting to get aches and pains caused by the injuries, these remind me of what a great time I have had playing. Some of best memories I have ever had involve Rugby League. Mixed with people I would never have associated with unless I played. It is one of lifes great levellers. Nothing better then walking out to war with mates at the side. I can't describe it but AFL and Union just lack something. I have played a bit of Union and there was something missing. These do gooders that are trying to ruin game can all go and get f*cked. Once a young bloke gets a taste of league they are hooked for life. People talk about reconciliation etc, get everyone playing footy and watch how things improve. You put blacks and whites in the same jersey and thats all that matters too them. They don't care what colour a persons skin is or where they come from, all that matters is that they have the same jumper as you and it makes them your brother.
