Rugby league legend John Sattler has died aged 80.
The iconic former Australian and South Sydney forward played 197 games for the Rabbitohs and famously played in a winning grand final against Manly with a broken jaw.
Tributes flowed for a giant of the game who passed away on Monday.
John Sattler was a legendary player who was tough on the field but a true gentleman off it.
— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) March 20, 2023
He was an inspirational leader who, decades after his retirement, took his rightful place at the front of the marches for South Sydney’s reinstatement. pic.twitter.com/tnCBJykE6x
When you lose your dad,it’s tough,you only have one dad, he has always been there for you,your entire life.
— Garry Jack (@jimmyjack244) March 20, 2023
But when your dad is John Sattler,everyone knows him,but he is still your dad.
My condolences to Scott & family on the passing of your dad today.@ScottSattler13 pic.twitter.com/GRWKIl5sLc
Vale the great @SSFCRABBITOHS man John Sattler, he sent me this signed picture after south’s were reinstated into the NRL comp, I’m a huge fan always will be and the few times I met him he was super gracious, RIP mate xx pic.twitter.com/kZEg5fBYkl
— Troy Cassar-Daley (@troycassardaley) March 20, 2023
A true legend of the game. A true legend of our ground.
— Sydney Cricket Ground (@scg) March 20, 2023
Rest in Peace, John Sattler. pic.twitter.com/t1L3nJCfIP
"If anyone is to epitomize the true spirit of the South Sydney Rabbitohs it is John Sattler" – Rabbitohs Chairman, @Navlakas
— South Sydney Rabbitohs 🐰 (@SSFCRABBITOHS) March 20, 2023
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John Sattler, “Legend of Rugby League”, saddened to learn of his passing R.I.P. pic.twitter.com/UnmZMnNLzI
— Peter Wynn (@PeterWynn_) March 20, 2023
Absolutely devestated with the news of John Sattler’s passing. He was one of league’s genuine tough guys but a lovely person off the field. Just a legend. Lucky enough to play with him for @NorthsDevilsRL RIP mate. Love to Barbara Scott and Family
— Darryl Brohman OAM (@therealbigmarn) March 20, 2023
Today we lost one of the toughest men ever to play rugby league & more importantly one of the nicest human beings I've ever known. I spent a lot of time with John Sattler during that mighty South Sydney era. He came to my wedding, his head swathed in bandages from THAT broken jaw
— Ian Maurice (@ian_maurice) March 20, 2023
