First-ever Maroons coach John 'Cracker' McDonald dies aged 79
WEBSep 13, 2023 · Australia's rugby league community is paying tribute to Queensland's first State of Origin coach John McDonald, who has died at the age of 79. Key points: John McDonald became the inaugural Maroons coach in 1980. He was chairman of the Queensland Rugby League for 20 years between 1992 and 2012.
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WEBSep 13, 2023 · Tributes are flowing for inaugural Queensland Origin coach, former Manly captain and long serving QRL, ARL and NRL administrator, John McDonald, after he passed away on Wednesday.
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WEBSep 14, 2023 · The FOGS join the rugby league community today in offering their deepest condolences to John “Cracker” McDonald’s family following his peaceful passing overnight, aged 79. McDonald, born and educated in Toowoomba in 1944, was a beacon of Queensland rugby league as a distinguished player, coach, and charismatic administrator.
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WEBRugby league legend John 'Cracker' McDonald has been farewelled at a packed funeral at Clive Berghofer stadium this morning.#nrlcontent #7news
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WEBSep 29, 2023 · Hundreds of people turned out under the bright sunny stars to farewell John ’Cracker’ McDonald AM whose funeral service was held on Mr McDonald’s beloved Athletic Oval (Toowoomba Sports Ground) on Friday.
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WEBSep 13, 2023 · The Queensland Rugby League has paid tribute to rugby league icon and highly respected community leader John McDonald, who passed away peacefully in Toowoomba yesterday. Affectionately known as 'Cracker', McDonald made an immense contribution to the game as a player, coach and administrator.
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WEBSep 13, 2023 · Qld rugby league legend John ‘Cracker’ McDonald, who died on Wednesday afternoon, loved State of Origin so much he kept a secret treasure from the first match.
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WEBSep 13, 2023 · Manly Warringah Sea Eagles are saddened to hear of the passing today of John McDonald, AM, aged 79. McDonald played his junior rugby league with Valleys Toowoomba. A professional runner, McDonald went …
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WEBSep 14, 2023 · John 'Cracker' McDonald, the inaugural coach of the Queensland Maroons and an icon of the sport, has passed away at the age of 79 in his home town of Toowoomba. McDonald will forever be remembered as the coach who helped guide Queensland to victory in the very first State of Origin game in 1980.
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WEBSep 21, 2023 · Rugby league dignitaries from across Australia are expected to attend the funeral, such was the stature and reputation of McDonald during his decades-long association with the game.