7th Tackle: Bradbury a good luck omen for Blues
With so many high profile injuries, Game Three of this year's State of Origin series has been a case of 'Last Man Standing'.
So it was somewhat apt that the Olympian who rode the phrase to gold medal glory popped up in Blues Camp this week.
In a pleasant change from the icy surface upon which he shocked the world in 2002, former speed skater Steve Bradbury was spotted pool-side at the Mantra Hotel in Kingscliff as NSW players assembled for their team photo on Tuesday.
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Now living in enemy territory in Brisbane, Bradbury is on the Tweed Coast for a speaking gig.
When he realised his visit would coincide with the Blues camp, he decided to book into the same hotel for a few days.
Born in Camden, an hour south west of Sydney, he remains a huge Blues fan.
"I can't wait for Game Three – it's going to be massive," he told us. "I think the boys can get the job done."