This is the best league story and you would have to be made of stone not to feel teary seeing this. Sivo deserves every success he's a champion son and will surpass everything Semi did in the game because he has superior attributes to Semi and unlike Semi can actually tackle and rrad defence.
Brilliant, absolutely brilliant. I’m watching this at work, get to the hug in the middle of field, my heart is swelling and my eyes are a bit watery, and one of my soldiers walk into my office lol
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"I did say if he trimmed down. If he was proper fit and kept in shape I am confident he could handle cup level footy. I am not saying that will happen"
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The story of the year at Parramatta, & yes i shed a tear when they embraced. Credit to BA for plucking this guy from park footy.
Thanks Jim, definitely bought more than a tear to my eye, awesome story, very happy for them.
Beautiful, father and his son living the dream. Go the mighty eels !!
WOW now that did bring more than ONE tear to an old bastards eye .
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This is the best league story and you would have to be made of stone not to feel teary seeing this. Sivo deserves every success he's a champion son and will surpass everything Semi did in the game because he has superior attributes to Semi and unlike Semi can actually tackle and rrad defence.
Spot on. His timing in defense and when he chooses to rush up - semi never had that.
I love the Maika Sivo Story. Very heartwarming, making me miss my late dad
Brilliant, absolutely brilliant. I’m watching this at work, get to the hug in the middle of field, my heart is swelling and my eyes are a bit watery, and one of my soldiers walk into my office lol