Tag: Johnathan Thurston

21
Jun

June 21: Backo blitzes Blues; JT does what JT does

On this day, Slammin’ Sam Backo becomes an instant cult hero for the Maroons, the great Johnathan Thurston [Sam Ayoub‘s client] steers the Cowboys to 11 straight and Jake Mamo puts his name up in lights. This and more in this article on NRL.com. Read full article here

20
Jun

‘I’d love to be JT’: Ponga’s Origin dream

Kalyn Ponga has declared he wants to be like Maroons legend [Sam Ayoub‘s client] Johnathan Thurston and explained why he feels like a fully fledged Queenslander. In the NRL.com article written by Joel Gould, Ponga was quoted syaing, “I remember watching JT a lot. I’d watch JT and how he worked off the ball. The work that he did off

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10
Jun

Legendary duo Smith and Thurston earn Queen’s Birthday honours

They enjoyed sustained record-breaking success alongside each other at state and national level so it’s fitting Johnathan Thurston [Sam Ayoub‘s client] and Cameron Smith have been recognised together in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours list. NRL.com tells this story, Thurston said the honour was unexpected. “[It’s] certainly a massive honour and one I’m extremely humbled by,” he said. “Rugby league

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10
Jun

Rugby league champion Johnathan Thurston racks up another honour

Sam Ayoub‘s client A young Johnathan Thurston was considered too skinny, too slow and too wild to play professional rugby league. Today he is heralded as one of the greatest players the game has ever seen. And he has been made a Member of the Order of Australia for his service to rugby league and position as a role model.

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10
Jun

JT Awarded An Order Of Australia Medal From The Queen

Six North Queenslanders have been named today on the Queen’s Birthday Honours list! Including Sam Ayoub‘s client, Rugby League Legend Johnathan Thurston. Read more of this on www.triplem.com.au  

5
Jun

State of Origin video | Andrew Johns, Johnathan Thurston Game 1 preview

Andrew Johns and Johnathan Thurston [Sam Ayoub‘s client] have broken down key elements of the State of Origin I clash. Watch the video on wwos.nine.com.au

4
Jun

Thurston looks back on final NRL game

As the North Queensland Cowboys take on the Gold Coast Titans in Round 12 of the NRL season, [Sam Ayoub‘s client] Johnathan Thurston looks back on his final NRL match when the two sides met in 2018. Watch the video on this link on wwos.nine.com.au

31
May

How NRL has embraced National Reconciliation Week

Read this story and more in this article published by NRL.com Also that year Aboriginal players took out all the major awards at our night of nights, the Dally Ms: [Sam Ayoub‘s client] Johnathan Thurston won his fourth Dally M Medal. Jenni Sue-Hoepper won the inaugural Female Player of the Year award. Jack Bird was named Rookie of the Year.

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24
May

Johnathan Thurston calls on Matt Gillett to be named Queensland Maroons skipper

Sam Ayoub‘s client Queensland legend Johnathan Thurston has sprung a major shock for his pick as the Maroons skipper, nominating Broncos star Matt Gillett. In the article on Wide World of Sports, Chris De Silva writes, Speaking on Nine’s Maccas Golden Point, Thurston said that although Gillett wasn’t a big speaker, he would lead by actions and command the respect of

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19
May

King of the North! Footy legend Johnathan Thurston is honoured with his own bronze statue – as he follows in the footsteps of Wally Lewis, Arthur Beetson and Mal Meninga

Sam Ayoub‘s client Footy star Johnathan Thurston will be honoured with his own bronze statue at the new North Queensland Stadium in Townsville. Paula Ahillon for Daily Mail Australia writes, Thurston also holds the record for winning the most Golden Boot awards, taking out three in total in 2011, 2013 and 2015. The father-of-three started his career at the Canterbury-Bankstown

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