ARLC Chairman Peter V'landys honors late Sam Backo, a tough and resilient rugby league player.
Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) Chairman Peter V'landys AM has paid tribute to Sam Backo, who has passed away.
Backo played 116 matches for Canberra Raiders and 20 games for Brisbane Broncos between 1983 and 1990. Backo also played seven State of Origin matches for Queensland, as well as six Test matches for Australia.
"Sam was as tough as they come, a larger-than-life character who was as recognisable as he was resilient," Mr V'landys said.