Mark ‘Spud’ Carroll was renowned as one of league’s toughest front rowers. Whether lining up for his club, state or country, Carroll never took a backwards step.
Who, of course, could ever forget his ongoing battle with Paul ‘The Chief’ Harragon, one of rugby league’s famous big-man duels.
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