Quentin Pongia......

[madmax]

"One of rugby league’s toughest players of modern times, Quentin Pongia, is fighting a brave battle against cancer.
A hard-as-nails prop in the rugged era of the 1990s, Pongia played 35 times for his native New Zealand and had a long and distinguished decade-long career for the Raiders, Warriors, Roosters and Dragons as well as English club Wigan.
Last year, Manly appointed Pongia as Wellbeing Officer because of the high esteem he is held in by young Indigenous players.
He recently underwent surgery and is fighting the good fight, getting plenty of support from former team mates as well as the Men of League organisation.
“I’m in hospital at the moment recovering from a fairly lengthy operation to remove a tumour from my bowel,” Pongia, aged 48, told Wide World of Sports.
“I’m on the mend now and pray I can overcome this moving forward.”

Sad to hear about Quentin......wishing him a speedy & permanent recovery so he can get back & be part of the new Manly era. Great player on the field & great ambassador off it! Hope he continues with us in his role as Wellbeing Officer. All the best mate!

 

[Stuey Davis’s Socks]

Get well soon Quentin. He and blokes like John Lomax were always a handful when we played the Raiders. They played tough when the game was still tough.

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

As tough as you will find, the cancer doesn’t know what it’s got itself in for taking on this hombre

Back in the early 90s he was playing for my club, was selected for the Kiwis from local club footy then won a premiership with the Raiders the next season

 

[Woodsie]

Well said Madmax ...... best wishes to him and his family ....

 

[maxta]

Played Masters against his NZ team 3 years ago and he was fit and ripped....still plays tough but fair and after the game was in great spirits and friendly as you would ever meet.
Hope his recovery is good - shows this crap disease can jump over anyone even in peak condition - every healthy day should be appreciated....

 

[47MVEagle]

Best of luck to Quentin for a speedy recovery.

Always considered him an "elder statesman" of league during his playing days due to his silver sidewings & dignified composure onfield, even though he's only a year older than me.

 

[bob dylan]

Best wishes to him.

 

[master blaster]

All the best Quentin. You have got this, you will win this battle mate

 

[Harvies elbow]

Go as hard at it as you did as a player Quentin and you'll smash it.
Thoughts and prayers big fella, we need you back on board.

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

Here is an interview with Pongia, prognosis doesn’t sound great but hugely admire his attitude. Interview done by Sir Peter Leitch aka the mad butcher, absolute champion of a man


https://www.facebook.com/740166562704204/posts/2035336693187178?sfns=mo

 

[Ryan]

Damn. Hope he beats that damned thing. F U cancer.

 

[BOZO]

Cancer is a cnt of a thing . I hope they find a cure soon

 

[Kevinward777]

Hope your prayers are answered mate.

 

[HappilyManly]

Where the hell is Billinudgel?
Can we buy tickets online ?

@The Wheel can you find out if it's possible to just donate the $100 please

 

[manlyfan76]

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Where the hell is Billinudgel?
Can we buy tickets online ?

@The Wheel can you find out if it's possible to just donate the $100 please

It's nth nsw near Byron.

 

[The Wheel]

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Where the hell is Billinudgel?
Can we buy tickets online ?

@The Wheel can you find out if it's possible to just donate the $100 please

It’s in the Gold Coast, I will ask the club but suspect this is not aligned to the Sea Eagles.

 

[HappilyManly]

It's nth nsw near Byron.

Oops I meant to post in Wombat thread - move it now

 

[Jethro]

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Where the hell is Billinudgel?
Can we buy tickets online ?

@The Wheel can you find out if it's possible to just donate the $100 please

It is just a little bit north of Brunswick Heads

Click here to see the location of the Billnudgel Hotel on Google Maps