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Manly, Roosters legend Johnny Mayes dead after battle with brain cancer
Former champion halfback Johnny Mayes – who won three straight premierships at two different clubs – has died. Mayes, 78, died on Wednesday after a battle with brain cancer. He won the 1973 grand final at Manly before capturing a further premierships with Jack Gibson's Eastern Suburbs in 1974 and '75. Johnny Mayes (ball) during Easts v Wests first at the SCG. Picture: Phil Marchant That achievement was later matched by Glenn Lazarus (Canberra and Brisbane) and Cooper Cronk (Melbourne and Sydney Roosters). Mayes scored a try in Roosters' famous 38-0 win in the '75 decider at the SCG. A 45-year resident of Evans Heads on the NSW north coast, Mayes played 110 games for Easts and 24 in his only season at the Sea Eagles. He scored 71 tries over 134 first grade matches and represented Australia in three Tests at the 1975 World Cup. Mitchell Peirce and John Mayes. Mayes, Roosters' number 586, also represented City Seconds in 1973 and 1975. The Roosters paid tribute to Mayes on the club's social media platforms. 'A true legend of the game,' the post read. 'Three-time premiership winner and a key piece in our back-to-back '74 ∧'75 premierships. Rest in peace, Johnny, Forever in our hearts.'
News.com.au
15 hours ago
- News.com.au
Manly, Roosters legend Johnny Mayes dead after battle with brain cancer
Former champion halfback Johnny Mayes – who won three straight premierships at two different clubs – has died. Mayes, 78, died on Wednesday after a battle with brain cancer. He won the 1973 grand final at Manly before capturing a further premierships with Jack Gibson's Eastern Suburbs in 1974 and '75. That achievement was later matched by Glenn Lazarus (Canberra and Brisbane) and Cooper Cronk (Melbourne and Sydney Roosters). Mayes scored a try in Roosters' famous 38-0 win in the '75 decider at the SCG. A 45-year resident of Evans Heads on the NSW north coast, Mayes played 110 games for Easts and 24 in his only season at the Sea Eagles. He scored 71 tries over 134 first grade matches and represented Australia in three Tests at the 1975 World Cup. Mayes, Roosters' number 586, also represented City Seconds in 1973 and 1975. The Roosters paid tribute to Mayes on the club's social media platforms. 'A true legend of the game,' the post read. 'Three-time premiership winner and a key piece in our back-to-back '74 ∧'75 premierships. Rest in peace, Johnny, Forever in our hearts.'
The Australian
a day ago
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NRL 2025: Tyran Wishart to replace Jahrome Hughes as Broncos recall Selwyn Cobbo
Ryan Papenhuyzen will play his first game in more than a month after he was cleared to return from a calf injury, with the flashy fullback featuring in a new-look Storm spine that sees Tyran Wishart replace Jahrome Hughes. Hughes will likely miss the rest of the regular season after he dislocated his left shoulder last week, with Storm coach Craig Bellamy turning to Wishart and his running game to partner the returning Cameron Munster in the halves. Ryan Papenhuyzen finally returns for the Storm who will be without halfback Jahrome Hughes for at least the next six weeks. Picture: NRL Photos Youngster Jonah Pezet was in the mix to play halfback but will come off the bench instead, with Tui Kamikamica named at lock in place of Maroons representative Trent Loiero who has been rested. Broncos coach Michael Maguire has made a double change on the wing in the wake of his side's shock loss to the Eels, with Selwyn Cobbo and Deine Mariner replacing Jesse Arthars and Josiah Karapani. Cobbo is off to the Dolphins next year but has the chance to earn a starting spot for the finals after falling out of favour. They face a South Sydney side that has named Jack Wighton ahead of his judiciary appearance, with Englishman Lewis Dodd dropped to the reserves but expected to partner Jamie Humphreys in the halves if Wighton is banned. The Roosters have received a double boost with Hugo Savala returning from a wrist injury alongside centre Billy Smith who has passed concussion protocols, while Victor Radley has been listed in the reserves and could return early from injury. Hugo Savala is a key in for the Roosters as they look to keep their finals hopes alive. Picture:The Sea Eagles have named Corey Waddell to replace the injured Haumole Olakau'atu who won't play again this year, while Tommy Talau has forced his way onto the bench. Both the Tigers and Bulldogs have made changes at fullback, with Jahream Bula returning from a hamstring injury, while the blue and whites have turned to Jacob Kiraz with Connor Tracey set to be sidelined for up to a month. The Dolphins welcome back three key men as the race for the finals heats up, with Kodi Nikorima, Felise Kaufusi and Mark Nicholls all set to travel to New Zealand to take on the Warriors who have lost three stars. Skipper James Fisher-Harris will miss two games with a calf complaint, Wayde Egan is in concussion protocols and Chanel Harris-Tavita also has a calf issue, with Te Maire Martin to take his place in the halves. And the Sharks get Briton Nikora and Siosifa Talakai back for their showdown with the Cowboys who have named Jake Clifford in the halves.
