Mighty captain’s symbolic grand final embrace

IT was the post grand final hug that meant so much and highlighted the ongoing support of a respected Ipswich rugby league leader. Redbank Plains captain Ono So’oialo appreciated the gesture of Ipswich Jets chairman Steve Johnson after the Bears lost the recent A-Grade grand final 40-24 to Brothers. “He embraced me and just comforted […]

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