Alan Tongue joins Canberra's sporting elite in ACT hall of fame

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Alan Tongue joins Canberra's sporting elite in ACT hall of fame

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Former Canberra Raiders captain Alan Tongue joins Canberra's sporting elite in ACT hall of fame

Alan Tongue will be inducted into the ACT Sport Hall of Fame at a function on November 29 in recognition of his brilliant 220-game career with the Raiders.

"You know and every fan knows, I wasn't the most gifted rugby league player to lace on a boot. But I came to Canberra with determination and passion, and I tried to make the most of it."

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Everybody loves Tongue.

I don't know anybody who don't like Tongue.

Tongue is good.
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Champion player who got the absolute best out of his ability during some pretty ordinary seasons. Unfortunately massively let down by a small number of talented individuals who put themselves above the club.

I'm glad he has been recognised through this. Loved watching him play.
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Well deserved.
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Could not think of a more deserving winner.

Congratulations Alan.
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VIDEO: ACT Sport Hall of Fame - Alan Tongue: Last Friday, Alan Tongue was deservedly inducted into the ACT Sport Hall of Fame. Well done Tonguey! https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2019/12 ... an-tongue/
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Good stuff! Well deserved for his efforts on and off the field.
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