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"Robbie O Save Us!": How the Newcastle Knights' famous fullback got his start

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The Robbie O'Davis try was a thing to behold. The slam dunk - diving across the line limbs outstretched. The hit-and-roll, skating across the try line at top speed.

But the one that is perhaps most remembered by Knights fans happened just before halftime during the now famous 1997 grand final.

O'Davis joins Barry Toohey for the 10th episode of Tooey's News to look back on his rise through the ranks of the Newcastle Knights to become arguably the team's most famous fullback, and his tumultuous years after football.

Have your say or suggest a guest for an upcoming episode by contributing a rating and review in your Apple Podcasts app, or get in touch via email at news@newcastleherald.com.au.

Toohey will bring a new episode to all your favourite podcasting apps every week, complementing his premium and exclusive Knights reporting and analysis in the pages of the Newcastle Herald.

Episode 11 of Toohey's News will publish next week.

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