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Hughes: It’s more than a beanie, it’s a symbol of hope

Mark Hughes – former Knights centres, founder of the Mark Hughes Foundation and driving force behind the Beanie for Brain Cancer Round – explains why the concept means more to him than any of his achievements on-field

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.