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From Artie to GI to Latrell: Widders' part in Indigenous legacy

Proud Anaiwan man Dean Widders shares his rugby league story, from being spotted by Arthur Beetson as a youngster, to dealing with racism on the field and seeing his vision come to life through Greg Inglis and Latrell Mitchell for the Indigenous War cry. WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that the following story contains images of a deceased person

Acknowledgement of Country

National Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on.