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Balmain, Kangaroos Test great Keith Barnes dies aged 89

Former Balmain players including Keith Barnes (right) at Leichardt Oval in 2004. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Balmain Tigers great Keith Barnes has been celebrated as one of rugby league's greatest ever players after his death at the age of 89.

Barnes, who was inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame in 2007, was a previous Australian Test captain and represented the Kangaroos in 17 Tests. 

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