Respected rugby league caller and member of the NRL hall of fame, David Morrow, has died from brain cancer at the age of 71
Morrow was the sound of ABC coverage of rugby league for more than three decades, and was the voice of Saturday football on television until 1996. He joined radio station 2GB in 2015.
“I had the pleasure of knowing David throughout my career in sport and he was a champion in every sense of the word,” V’landys said. “I have been honoured and privileged to know him as a friend. ABC broadcaster Quentin Hull said: “Doesn’t seem real that you are no longer with us. We’ve lost a brilliant human.”“I am absolutely devastated to lose someone who has become like a father figure to me,” Levy posted on X. “Davey, thank you for everything you’ve taught me and thank you for the excitement you’ve given listeners over the last five decades.”The Raiders would like to pass on their condolences to the family and friends of legendary Rugby League commentator David Morrow.
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