Queanbeyan's proud sporting community are in mourning, after a beloved, influential figure in rugby league and cricket died last week following a bone cancer battle.
James Martin was a renowned coach and teacher, particularly in Queanbeyan, but his career took him all around NSW and the ACT, including Penrith where he famously taught Blues coach Brad Fittler.
"He's going to be missed by a lot of people and was held close in everyone's hearts," ex-Raiders star Thurling said of Martin.