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Amos Roberts
Deadly Vibe Issue 93, November 2004 Amos Scores Again Rugby League is one sport that has always enjoyed a wealth of Indigenous talent, and now more then ever the code is practically bursting at the seams with deadly black footballers. When it came down to announcing the winner of this year’s Deadly for Outstanding Achievement […]
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Damian Skurrie
Currently on the Western Bulldogs’ rookie list, half forward Damian Skurrie is waiting with bated breath for his chance to debut in 2001. After playing junior football with Sebastopol Football Club in Ballarat, Damian’s skills soon found him recruited to the Western Bulldogs at the end of 2000. Although not a fulltime Bulldog yet, the […]
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George Rose
Deadly Vibe Issue 87 May 2004 It doesn’t matter how long you play footy for or what games you play in, a player’s first-grade debut is one they never forget. And with the skill level and competitiveness of the game at an all-time high, it’s now harder than ever to crack first grade with any […]
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Greg Inglis
Green and Gold Glory Deadly Vibe Issue 117, November 2006 They’re two of Australian football’s most promising young stars – Johnathan Thurston and Greg Inglis excelled in Australia’s 30-18 victory over New Zealand in the first match of the Tri-Nations series. It’s har d t o believe, but just two short years ago Greg Inglis […]
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Joe Williams
Deadly Vibe Issue 91 September 2004 Before the arrival of Joey Williams, Souths were a team lacking in attacking flair or direction. Similarly, the Tigers had long been crying out for a genuine play-marker before Scott Prince entered the fray and helped steer the joint venture to their most successful season ever. While Joey is […]
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Lee Hookey
The brightest star to emerge from the high-flying Saint George/Illawarra Dragons this year was 21-year-old centre Lee Hookey. Deadly Vibe asked Lee what he gets up to over the summer. “You can usually catch me body surfing in my black Speedos down at Bondi Beach, Sydney. I only get a few weeks break from training, […]
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Kevin McGuinness
Last season centre Kevin ‘Buddha’ McGuinness had a year he would rather forget. Testing positive to the banned substance ecstasy, he was sledged with a heavy fine and suspended for six months. Battling intense media scrutiny – not to mention the personal demons that led to his taking the drug – Buddha was forced to […]
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Matthew Bowen
Deadly Vibe Issue 104, October 2005 Bowen takes a Bow Matt Bowen wins big at the Deadlys. He may be one of the smallest players in the NRL, but Matt Bowen has proven himself to be one of its biggest stars after taking home two Deadly awards. Matt took time out from his preparations for […]
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Johnathan Thurston
Ridin’ High Deadly Vibe Issue 116 October 2006 2006 has been a year to remember for this league superstar. For Johnathan Thurston, the past 12 months has been one hell of a ride. An d t o top it all off, the Cowboys star now has a gleaming Deadly Awar d t o place next […]
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Preston Campbell
Deadly Vibe Issue 74 After signing a three-year contract with Panthers, he is now a resident of Glenmore Park and is enjoying his time there. “From the water to the bush” was Preston’s response when asked if he was living in Penrith. “I like living here,” he says. “I know people and have made some […]
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Canberra Raiders
Deadly Vibe Issue 91 September 2004 Raiders look deadly While the AFL has the Marn Grook Trophy and the pre-season Aboriginal trial match, the NRL is following suit with its own way of celebrating Indigenous involvement in the sport. And leading the way are the Canberra Raiders. As part of reconciliation celebrations, the Raiders ran […]
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