Dave Parkinson (Thoughts are my own)
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RL Commentator #OuRLeague , media @lions_rl @officialncl . Enjoy Community, PDRL & Women's RL. Podcast @13proamrl , reports @leagueexpress , work @yesmcr
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Heartbroken. Numb. Doesn't do it justice. Kid bro I will see you in the next life. Rest easy Andrew xx Lots of love, David xx
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What a wonderful gesture from the club and thoroughly deserved Andrew xx. Well loved, much respected and forever missed. Proud of you bro, prouder than I've ever been about anything
#rugbyleague
related and prouder of this than anything I've ever done in the sport.
🔴⚪️Leigh Centurions will honour our much-missed friend and colleague Andrew Parkinson with a posthumous Life Membership.
#Leythers
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We said goodbye to Andrew yesterday and I think he would have liked it. There was a special guard of honour at the LSV for his drive past. Great thanks to
@derek_beaumont
@mickyhigham
@RyanBrierley
@Liamhood24
Neil Jukes and John Duffy for assisting -
@LeighCenturions
brilliant
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Thank you so much to everyone that has been compelled to comment or drop a message. Your kindness of thought is greatly appreciated. In time I will try and get round as many replies as possible xx
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9.1.21 - A date forever etched in my mind. Exactly 12 months ago, you left us Andrew, and not a day goes by without me thinking of you. Taken far too soon. Love you brother x
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It's been a worrying couple of months for us all and I am so pleased that there has been no spread of my mum's cancer and she doesn't require any further treatment. I am so thankful that we have the
#nhs
Thank you for all your well wishes.
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Tomorrow, Wednesday, is a big family day for us - with Andrew's funeral. I'll be taking a 24 hour break from social media.
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Sad to hear about the passing of Des Drummond. Just as he was heading onto the after dinner circuit a few years ago I had a couple of meetings with him where he practiced his stories. He was great to listen to and I know how highly he is held in regard by
@LeighCenturions
fans.
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I don't often take to social media to talk personal life. Today's an exception. Much love for my mum who goes into hospital for the removal of a tumour xxx
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Delighted to reveal that I have been appointed Media Manager to the
@barla1973
Lions Tour to Fiji in November
#rugbyleague
#tripofalifetime
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Bit of personal news - I've been selected to commentate on
@LeighCenturions
@betfred
@TheChallengeCup
game versus
@Giantsrl
on Sunday. Kick off is 2.30 and the game will be on
#ourleague
. Early bird price of £4.95, on the day its £10. Register via
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It's a first heavenly birthday for Andrew today. You've not been far from my thoughts today brother xxx
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Now I'm the first to admit that after losing Andrew two years ago I still find visits to LSV emotional and strange and I have to steel myself professionally, and probably always will. I lived that last twenty minutes yesterday. What a performance
@LeighLeopardsRL
!
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Everyone has been sidetracked by the size of the Leopard on front of the Leigh shirt that they missed the bit about
@LeighRLFC_
having a Women's Super League team - tremendous news and well done
@leighminersrl
and everyone for pulling that together.
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A bit of personal news. Looking forward to working with
@officialncl
committee, clubs, sponsors and volunteers to advance the word this season.
#communityrl
. Thanks for asking me to get involved
@TheTrevorHunt
! Let's get started!
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Productive morning. Finished Andrew's tribute for next week and given it a read through. Emotional at times, heartfelt and a bit different. Good to get it penned properly. :)
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I know a lot of people, now sadly no longer with us, that would have been proud as punch at
@LeighLeopardsRL
heading to
@wembleystadium
for a first Challenge Cup Final appearance since 1971.
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Just a note before any disillusioned folk pack
#rugbyleague
in, there are lots of excellent
#communityrl
clubs that you can get out to and enjoy what they have to offer.
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It's three years to the day that my brother Andrew left us.
Andrew, not a day goes by where I don't feel your loss. You are always with me. You shone brightly, helped so many people and made a difference. Trips to
@LeighLeopardsRL
are never the same. I love you always ❤️
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A little bit of personal news. Really pleased to have the opportunity to work with
@Irelandrl
for
@RLWC2021
#rugbyleague
#media
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A happy Leopard returned to work today...I said that if
@LeighLeopardsRL
won at Wembley then the Leopard print would be out in the office. North Manchester was given a
#rugbyleague
education today. :)
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Special thanks to
@LeighCenturions
for their feature on Andrew in the Matchday Programme. Very kind words from Mike Latham and
@derek_beaumont
. A real classy touch from the club.
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I don't get some of the vitriol aimed at Derek Beaumont - supports a burgeoning Cup competition via
@ABSundecksLtd
and
@TheRFL
, then gets criticised for spending his money how he wants on players for
@LeighCenturions
. I suggest some people grow up.
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Now it's time to back in the same numbers, appreciate the efforts of those players that remain and look to the future. There is still one.
@LeighCenturions
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Two years ago today, you left brother. Andrew, you are missed every single day. Forever loved. Thinking of you, especially today xx.
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From tough times, the best memories sometimes emerge.
@Kbones_p
continues to do a sterling job along with
@ellriv77
@LeighCenturions
Thanks for keeping everything going in trying circumstances
#leythers
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Unbelievably I've got almost 4,000 followers, which is hard for me to comprehend as a RL nut from Leigh :)
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Big effort from those 17 players, coaching and backroom staff today
@LeighCenturions
. After such a traumatic week
@SheffieldEagles
certainly had the scent of blood. Really pleased for
@Kbones_p
, a guy I have lots of respect for that always fronts up.
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Message to anyone attending Samoa v France in Warrington - stay on after the game you will be treated to skills and commitment aplenty from
@lions_rl
and
@NZRL_Kiwis
in the very first PDRL World Cup Final. Be part of history!
#rugbyleague
@RLWC2021
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Happy to confirm that I've been appointed to commentate on the big
@TheChallengeCup
game on Saturday between
@NWCrusaders
and
@SheffieldEagles
on
#ourleague
#rugbyleague
1:30pm kick-off.
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@AndyBurnhamGM
This again suggests a London-centric approach when talking of loosening lockdown restrictions
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Great to see my club
@LeighCenturions
getting back on their feet. There's the makings of a good competitive squad, new kit, new and continuing sponsors.
#muchbetter
#leythers2019
#leighrl
#rugbyleague
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I hosted and gave some memories of growing up with Andrew and Mike Latham gave a super reading about his time with
@LeighCenturions
. It was an honour and a privilege.
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Happy to have been offered and accepted several more
#ourleague
commentaries into the new season
#commentary
#rugbyleague
#womensrugbyleague
#womensSL
#LeagueOneRL
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Really enjoying the RL World Cup so far.
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Pleased to be starting my 19th full season penning match reports for
@leagueexpress
. First written assignment of 2022 is
@Saints1890
v
@LeighCenturions
.
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Almost 30,000 interactions with
@OfficialNCL
twitter account in less than 24 hours. Tremendous support and it's what we can do working together and sharing message
#rugbyleague
#communityrl
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A huge honour to be asked to present the "Andrew Parkinson Players' Teammate Award" at the
@leighleopards
LD Awards afternoon over at Golborne Parkside. A fine way for Andrew to be remembered. He would have been thrilled. Congratulations to the inaugural winner, Cameron Dunn!
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After several dormant years I have relaunched my YouTube channel with the idea of chronicling all the places I visit in 2024 as a result of rugby league and marking the games. I put two videos live last night
Feel free to like, share and subscribe!
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An exciting year ahead from a
@lions_rl
point of view. Very proud to continue my involvement.
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Thanks to everyone involved in the
@lions_rl
programme. Some magnificent people are right here in Italy with me. Honoured to receive this memento. Those that know me know about my love for the sport, and this competition is about making it memorable for the players.
The second presentation was made to our media officer
@DaveParkinsonRL
in recognition of his work in RL this year. Dave passed 100 games for the season during Saturday's round robin
@EuroRugbyLeague
U19s Championships.
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For me, my RL involvements are about adding value to the sport. Its about the friends, people I meet, communities. It's about the right reasons. Others look for faults. I think there are opportunities. It's about having an open rather than closed mindset.
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As a
#leyther
first and foremost and a
@LeighCenturions
fan, I am delighted that the club has been given this SL opportunity and I pay tribute to
@derek_beaumont
and everyone involved in pulling that application together.
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Exciting to get my
@lions_rl
call up for the Western Australia tour in the Autumn! The NRL WA have released the game schedule.
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Nice to see the latest google doodle commemorating the birthday of Clive Sullivan MBE.
#rugbyleague
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Thanks for all the lovely feedback on the PDRL coverage. My thanks got to
@TheRFL
, In Touch Productions and Whisper productions for all their help and support and thank you for tuning in.
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26 games commentated on this year across OurLeague / Twitch and that one sky highlights package. Thank you
@TheRFL
and all the clubs/countries. I also commentated 1 game for
@Irelandrl
facebook and was on hand for comments when
@lions_rl
U23 took on Ireland Clubs.
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THE BEST news I will see all day. Congratulations
@Kbones_p
, much deserved! Happy Leyther now!
KIERON PURTILL APPOINTED HEAD COACH OF LEIGH CENTURIONS
Leigh Centurions are delighted to confirm the appointment of Kieron Purtill as Head Coach on a permanent basis.
For the full story please see
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Thanks to
@LeighCenturions
for the invite on Monday. There will be a minutes silence before the game to remember everyone that has been lost - including our Andrew and Tommy Coleman. Again I can't thank everyone enough for how we have been treated and the messages we received
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What a mix of emotions this trip has provided. The loss of Gary hit us all hard. My thanks go to all staff out here. Your company has been excellent and we've stuck together and looked out for each other throughout.
@lions_rl
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Genuinely had some fantastic RL experiences. The last seven days are right up there A real honour and privilege to bring PDRL to a wider audience. Hope everyone enjoyed discovering the nuances as much as me. Huge congrats
@lions_rl
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I know people will probably flame me for this but Liam Hood, Harrison Hansen, Matty Dawson-Jones and Peter Mata'utia didn't deserve to be on the losing side with the efforts put in. There was a lack of brains and urgency from some others though.
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As we head towards the end of the year I'd like to thank everyone that's been on Twitter with me this year, a difficult one in so many ways. Your messages, DM's, thoughts, replies and opinions have been very much appreciated.
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So happy to find out today that my mum and dad will be getting their first covid vaccine injection on Monday.
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Derek Beaumont took a lot of stick from some quarters last year but his prompt action in offloading some big contracts probably saved Leigh. The latest goings on at Widnes just show that all bar 4-5 are playing at being full-time.
#rugbyleague
be
#realistic
#lackofdosh
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Happy to say that I've been appointed to commentate on
#ourleague
on Friday night -
@LeighCenturions
v
@DewsburyRams
.
#rugbyleague
#commentary
I will also have a written report on the game in
@leagueexpress
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Happy to say that I've been booked to commentate on the
@ArmyRugbyLeague
v
@CardiffDemons
from
@ealingtfrugby
on Sunday. It's the showpiece
@Betfred
Women's Super League South Final!
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Again thank you for all the wonderful messages, texts, whatsapp and cards, over 700 at the last count, and if you were part of that special guard of honour, thank you from the bottom of my heart. That was special.
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Now arrived at Halliwell Jones Stadium for PDRL World Cup Final. Massive honour to commentate on this game!
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Really good to work with
@chevwalker
tonight. Really enjoyed his input and of course an 18-6 victory and series win.
@England_RL
#OURLEAGUE
#rugbyleague
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Step forward Chris Kendall. Really good game from the man in the middle.
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So Leigh join the likes of Hemel and West Wales who I have at times this season spoken strongly about for fielding minimum numbers of players. No discredit to players involved - it shouldn't happen at pro-level. It's embarrassing when it happens at amateur level!
#playerwelfare
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And finally this
@lions_rl
playing squad. You are remarkable young men. I am proud to know you, proud to have played my part out here and I look forward to watching your development as rugby players but more importantly as people. You will succeed in whatever paths you choose.
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Really looking forward to heading over to Victoria Park tomorrow and working with everyone. I'm commentating on the PDRL World Cup over the next week - What an honour! BBC Online, Red Button, I-Player and RLWC App
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Some normality coming back - returning to work tomorrow. Working from home.
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When a thousand people come through the gates for
#streetoforigin
, you know you are from a special town
#rugbyleague
#rugbyleigh
. Well done
@LeighEast
and
@leighminersrl
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I might have to watch a little less
#NRL
this next week. It just looks so much better than our Super League.
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So that's a final commentary from me in 2019. I have loved the opportunities
#ourleague
has provided throughout the season.
#rugbyleague
. Thank you
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Awards night tonight for the
@RLChampionships
. Over in Manchester. Delighted to be sat at the
#ourleague
table
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Always proud, humble and grateful of the opportunities
#rugbyleague
has provided. It's never about me, it's about the game, it's about the players and people involved. It's always about the game. Whether writing or commentating, that love underpins everything.
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What a good win that was. I've had the pleasure of seeing a lot of
@RyanBrierley
throughout his career, but for me that was his best performance for
@LeighCenturions
. Well played mate!
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I love
#rugbyleague
too much to put up the "Abandon ye all hope" banners Women's RL is developing, will continue to develop and there are so many interesting stories and backgrounds to highlight. Keep going ladies. Unlike some, I can see the bigger picture.
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Reading through Twitter and lots of love for
#c4league
coverage. Really pleased it went well and
@MarkWilsonRadio
and
@kylejamor87
excelled. Two good blokes. A nice positive start all round with
@SkySportsRL
@TheSportsman
and
@TheRFL
#ourleague
coverage in 2022.
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So now we have four versions of
#rugbyleague
Super League, the rest of UK, NRL and international rules. I wonder how that will work out?
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Have had a couple of days off social media. Reflecting that I am not far from needing a total break, and indeed that's what I plan to do come the end of the current RL season.
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Happy to be called into
@leagueexpress
action once more for the
@Chrishilly1987
testimonial game between
@WarringtonRLFC
and
@LeighCenturions
. It will be an honour having seen Chris develop from a 17 ur old academy player into a top international. Friday 5:30pm at Halliwell Jones
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5th December was a watershed moment for me. Yes I joined a gym! Have been working hard since and already feeling better for it. Still early days of course. Investing more time in myself is certainly a good way to finish off 2023.
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Sad to see
@LeighCenturions
travel with just 13 and finish with just 11. Keep fighting lads. I certainly appreciate all your efforts, even if following from a distance until the end of this season.
#keepgoing
#onemoretogo
#rugbyleague
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Looks like I'm dusting off the
#commentary
mic for my first game of the season. Asked by
@leighminersrl
@storminnormin13
to commentate on the big cup game with
@NWCrusaders
@TheChallengeCup
#RugbyLeague
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I don't think I have ever felt as emotional, or drained after a commentary before!
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Delighted for
@WorkingtonTown
. Class people, class club and will never forget the kind messages sent by them to me early this year. Much respect marras!
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Just had my first covid vaccination. Everything professionally run at Leigh Sports Centre Hall. Really appreciate the efforts being taken by all staff.
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A glass was raised to family and friends no longer with us this evening. Wishing everyone a happy and safe new year.
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It is an honour and a privilege to get to represent my county
@LancashireRL
and my country
@BarlaTour
.
@barla1973
I can't wait to get started. Meeting up with the squad later at Manchester airport. Hope you have all started following the tour.
#rugbyleague
#fiji
#barlatour
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A week on from the PDRL World Cup Final I'm still buzzing. I always try and remain positive but sometimes the politics and negativity around RL has an effect. Have to say though
@OfficialNCL
@lions_rl
this year and the PDRL experience and other opportunities have kept me fresh
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Health update - currently weighing in at under 15 stone for the first time in several years. Not sure that counted back then as i hadn't eaten for ten days during my bout of covid. I've put some consistency to my actions over a number of weeks. Now feeling and seeing results.
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Looking forward to my first written job of the year on Saturday. I'll be reporting
@Saints1890
v
@LeighCenturions
for
@leagueexpress
. It's always a pleasure and a privilege.
#rugbyleague
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Sad to hear that
@WaterheadARLFC
President Allan Booth passed away last night. He was a part of the club for over 50 years and a real RL man. Thoughts with all his family and many friends at this sad time.
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Very sad to hear about the passing of
@LeighCenturions
club legend Mick Martyn. A man truly ahead of his game at the time. Thoughts with all family and friends.
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When your little vid gets 45k views in a few hours - for those wondering - the 14 was confronted by Lions team-mates and a penalty given after the conversion was missed. This made the final score 8-52 to
@lions_rl
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I've done my own little logo, what do you reckon? I've also been experimenting via
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