#56 | Mark Hughes

Mark Hughes: Brain cancer survivor and absolute legend on and off the field.
The boys chat with the Newcastle great about the Beanie for Brain Cancer Round, the 1997 Grand Final, and some wild stories from his playing days—including dragging Chief out of the pub.
A heartfelt, hilarious episode with one of rugby league’s most loved blokes.

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https://markhughesfoundation.com.au/

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0:00-Beanie for Brain Cancer

5:00-1997 Grand Final

7:00-Holy Grail

10:00-Brain Cancer Diagnosis

17:00-Everest/Treks

23:00-Old School Training

26:00-First Grade

29:00-Roomates

30:30-Teammates & 1997

33:20-Morning of GF!

35:00-GF Try & Darren Albert

39:00-MadDog!

40:00-Chief

41:30-Booze’s 21st

45:00-NSW 2001

47:00-2001 GF

50:00-Matty & Joey

53:45-Kenny Kick Chase

56:30-Wispers

59:40-Wedding Legend

1:01:00-Get Your Beanies!

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