Tributes are flowing following the death of revered NRL recruiter and former first grade coach Peter Mulholland at age 68.
Key points:He was regarded as a one of the great talent scouts in the NRL, most recently working with the RaidersMulholland's death from a rare form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma was confirmed by the Canberra Raiders on Thursday.
His prowess in junior rugby league earned him a shot at first grade in the then-Australian Rugby League competition with the introduction of the Western Reds in 1995, where he lured Mark Geyer to the start-up franchise.But it was in recruiting where the man affectionately known as "Skull" earned the respect of his peers.
After time with Newcastle and St George Illawarra, he became Canberra's recruitment manager in 2016 and his intimate knowledge of the English market helped land John Bateman and drive the club towards their first grand final in 25 years in 2019. "Peter Mulholland was one of the most loved and respected people in rugby league and there will be many wonderful stories and memories shared about him over the coming weeks.
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