He played the game hard but fair, a true sportsman! I am a proud Kiwi but grew up in Cairns Nth QLD. Watching big Mel Meninga play as a youngster was bitter sweet, to me he represented both hero and villain. Hero when he played for the Raiders and Queensland. The other when he lined up against the Kiwis. But definitely one of the greatest to play the greatest code. Respect to you Mel, thanks for the memories big fella
@Badlighter6 ай бұрын
Watching great rugby players - of union or league - made me realise “soccer” was the emperor’s new clothes. Thank you for the great rugby memories, Mr Meninga
@robbiebalboa6 ай бұрын
As an Aussie and Being a football guy so use to watching the players of that game. There’s something about that League guys you can’t help but resonate with.
@casshendry6 ай бұрын
Awesome clip Mel. Wonderful. Family origins are so great to know / feel / enjoy / and appreciate. What a blessed ancestry and island to call home.
@gr8one7626 ай бұрын
As a non Australian, I am a proud Kiwi. But yes Australia He is truly one of the one greatest ever
@baldydbt14436 ай бұрын
Mal was and is the greatest never appreciated him whilst he was playing as he was a Queenslander n played for Canberra but he was and is THE GREATEST PLAYER in history both on and off the field
@petertowneya6 ай бұрын
A really great video! Thanks for posting!
@donnybrascocoliogne8196 ай бұрын
MY FAVOURITE RUGBY LEAGUE PLAYER OF ALL TIME....... The Legend...Mal Meninga a.k.a The Raider King 👍❤☝👊
@venderstratАй бұрын
New South Wales loves Mal.
@stevensmith88766 ай бұрын
It'd be good if Mal was prime minister of Australia.
@rnl-sw6sc3 ай бұрын
Interesting to hear of his ancestor coming over with a Yow Yeh - presume that's the ancestor of Kevin and Jharal.
@peterbennett21676 ай бұрын
Up ya go Mal you champ.
@Nalaub6 ай бұрын
Man Tanna represent!!!!!
@littemisscarrage29096 ай бұрын
played against him in under 13, was amazing then as he was later, wat a great man , she has bigger legs than him