7th Tackle: The unsung hero in Pearce's resurrection

There's been plenty of people credited for helping Blues halfback Mitchell Pearce resurrect his life after last year's turmoil, but one has gone unnoticed.

Controversial agent and boxing promoter Khoder Nasser was introduced to Pearce during the toughest stage of his life – and remains in the frame.

Pearce first met Nasser through his former Roosters teammate, Sonny-Bill Williams. Nasser has handled Williams' affairs for the past decade.

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Pearce didn't have an agent at the time – and still doesn't – but there was never any question that their relationship would go to a business level.

It was purely personal - Nasser giving Pearce some valuable perspective and reminders about the opportunities at stake as the No. 7 tried to get his career back on track.

The pair met in person numerous times last year and still speak over the phone a couple of times a month.