Rugby league icon John Sattler dies at 80

“Rugby league icon John Sattler, who played with a broken jaw in the 1970 grand final, died at the age of 80 on Monday. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shared heartfelt tributes for the South Sydney legend.

“John Sattler was a legendary player who was tough on the field but a true gentleman off it,” Albanese said. “He was an inspirational leader who, decades after his retirement, took his rightful place at the front of the marches for South Sydney’s reinstatement (in 2000).

“Satts was loved by all who follow the Rabbitohs and respected by all who met him or had the privilege of watching him play.” No further details related to his demise have been known yet.”