Rugby league immortal and St George great Raper was farewelled at a state funeral at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday. He died earlier this month aged 82 | mrchrisnico
It was approaching midnight when the police arrived out the front of Johnny Raper’s house in Revesby.
“Four hours later, and after many, many beers, the boys in blue had to be driven back to the station in their own car.”Rugby league immortal and St George great Raper was farewelled at a state funeral at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday.Some of league’s biggest names, as well as former Prime Minister and family friend John Howard, braved the rain to hear stories about the former policeman, league legend, loving father and one-time Cleo centrefold.
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