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The first AFL player to make his way into the game directly from Papua New Guinea is inspiring a new generation to pick up a Sherrin in rugby league territory.

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The first AFL player to make his way into the game directly from Papua New Guinea is inspiring a new generation to pick up a Sherrin in rugby league territory.

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