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John Sattler: South Sydney rugby league great dies aged 80

John Sattler pictured in 2014. The former South Sydney captain has died, aged 80.
John Sattler pictured in 2014. The former South Sydney captain has died, aged 80. Photograph: Renee McKay/Getty Images

South Sydney have hailed John Sattler as an embodiment of the club’s proud history and one of their greatest players, after he died aged 80.

One of the game’s finest ever forwards, Sattler died on Monday, some three years after being diagnosed with dementia.

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