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the club claimed it would not be able to afford his services. The club and fans, still desperate to acquire the services of the
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The first two rounds of the NRL season in 2007, saw a rejuvenated
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Peachey to a contract for the remainder of the 2006 season, later extended to 2007. In his second match for the club, he led the Rabbitohs, who were winless from the first thirteen rounds of the season, to a historic 34–14 victory over the second-placed
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Cronulla-Sutherland began in the reserve squad but he quickly made his way into the first grade side after many dazzling performances in the lower grades. He made his first grade début on 12 March 1994 in Round 1 against the
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opposition. Despite having turned 33 before the season commenced, he has indicated that he is keen to have one more season with Souths. With the arrival of Craig Wing at Souths, it was announced on 5 July 2007 that
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