Opinion

I remember meeting Tommy when I was a kid

Karen Hardy
April 11 2021 - 12:00am
The former Western Suburbs, Newtown, NSW and Australia star was one of the game's most colourful characters. He was just days short of his 71st birthday. Picture: Getty Images
The former Western Suburbs, Newtown, NSW and Australia star was one of the game's most colourful characters. He was just days short of his 71st birthday. Picture: Getty Images

I remember meeting Tommy Raudonikis when I was a kid. He wasn't a big man, nor did he look particularly athletic, in the sense we would call a footballer that these days, but there was something about him, an aura, if you like, something that made you notice him.

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Karen Hardy

Karen Hardy

Canberra Times lifestyle reporter

I've covered a few things here at The Canberra Times over the years, from sport to education. But now I get to write about the fun stuff - where to eat, what to do, places to go, people to see. Let me know about your favourite things. Email: karen.hardy@canberratimes.com.au

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