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Message: [QUOTE="Huge, post: 2322141, member: 1992"] I remember how Harrigan was changed from a good and fair ref to an out and out cheat. He was a victim of subtle psychological manipulation via the media. One journalist, whilst researching some stats, discovered Brisbanes overall record under Harrigan who was, at the time, lauded as an excellent example of the modern referee. He kept games flowing and wanted a quick and clean ruck. Everyone liked it and Brisbane liked it a lot too as it perfectly suited our style. Brisbane flourished under that style of reffing but it was an unintentional side effect. When the journalist decided on his head-line for the article he settled on......BRONCO BILLY !!!!!.....he went on to high-light Brisbanes performances under Harrigan and subtly insinuated Harrigan had a preference and bias towards Brisbane. Brisbane never again prospered under Harrigan from the time of that story. In fact, as some of you know , he crucified us time and again going as far as possible to deny what he perceived in the story. I hated Harrigan and his arrogance but mostly his obvious bias and his weakness in succumbing to the media pressure. [/QUOTE]

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