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Mini-series that traces the first tour of England by the Australian national rugby league team, the Kangaroos.
When first aired, the mini-series drew harsh criticism from the family of English captain Albert Goldthorpe, who complained that 'Goldthorpe is depicted as a player "not adverse to foul and dubious practices".' In contrast to this, Goldthorpe's granddaughter argued, 'He was a gentleman who was known as the Prince of Rugby League.' This criticism was supported by Dally Messenger's grandson, who argued that 'The film-makers have squeezed a series of incidents into one match.'
Source: Sydney Morning Herald, Wednesday 8 June 1988, p.69.
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Warm Up For the Grand Final With These rugby League Movies
2016
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— Appears in: FilmInk , 29 September 2016;
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Warm Up For the Grand Final With These rugby League Movies
2016
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— Appears in: FilmInk , 29 September 2016;
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