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'''Neville Costigan''' (born 16 March 1985) is a Papua New Guinean-Australian former professional [[rugby league]] footballer of the 2000s and 2010s. A [[Papua New Guinea national rugby league team|Papua New Guinea national]] and [[Queensland rugby league team|Queensland]] [[State of Origin series|State of Origin]] representative forward, he played in the [[National Rugby League]] for Australian clubs [[Brisbane Broncos]], [[Canberra Raiders]], [[St. George Illawarra Dragons]] (with whom he won the [[2010 NRL Grand Final]]) and [[Newcastle Knights]]. Costigan then finished his career in the European [[Super League]] with English club [[Hull Kingston Rovers]].
'''Neville Costigan''' (born 16 March 1985) is a Papua New Guinean former professional [[rugby league]] footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. A [[Papua New Guinea national rugby league team|Papua New Guinea]] international and [[Queensland rugby league team|Queensland]] [[State of Origin series|State of Origin]] representative forward, he played in the [[National Rugby League]] for Australian clubs the [[Brisbane Broncos]], the [[Canberra Raiders]], the [[St. George Illawarra Dragons]] (with whom he won the [[2010 NRL Grand Final]]) and [[Newcastle Knights]]. Costigan then finished his career in the [[Super League]] with the [[Hull Kingston Rovers]].


==Background==
==Background==
Born in [[Rabaul, Papua New Guinea]] on 16 March 1985,<ref>{{cite news|last=Ritchie|first=Dean|title=Not being from Queensland no bar to Cane Toad State of Origin selection|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/maroons-in-a-state-of-denial/story-e6frexnr-1226034271134|accessdate=6 April 2011|newspaper=[[The Daily Telegraph (Sydney)|The Daily Telegraph]]|date=6 April 2011}}</ref> Costigan's father is [[Australian people|Australian]] and his mother is from [[Dyaul Island]]. He moved with his parents to [[Queensland, Australia]] at a young age. He played his junior football for the Mackay Wests Tigers in [[Queensland, Australia]], having moved to Australia with his parents at a young age. Costigan was then signed by the [[Brisbane Broncos]].
Born in [[Rabaul, Papua New Guinea]] on 16 March 1985,<ref>{{cite news|last=Ritchie|first=Dean|title=Not being from Queensland no bar to Cane Toad State of Origin selection|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/maroons-in-a-state-of-denial/story-e6frexnr-1226034271134|access-date=6 April 2011|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|location=Sydney|date=6 April 2011}}</ref> Costigan's father is [[Australian people|Australian]] and his mother is from [[Dyaul Island]]. He played his junior football for the Mackay Wests Tigers in [[Queensland, Australia]], having moved to Australia with his parents at a young age. Costigan was then signed by the [[Brisbane Broncos]].


==Playing career==
==Playing career==
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In Round 26 of the [[2003 NRL season]], Costigan made his [[NRL]] début for the Broncos against the [[St. George Illawarra Dragons]]. That year Costigan won the Broncos' Rookie of the Year award, and in his short time at the club, established a reputation as being a big hitter in defence.
In Round 26 of the [[2003 NRL season]], Costigan made his [[NRL]] début for the Broncos against the [[St. George Illawarra Dragons]]. That year Costigan won the Broncos' Rookie of the Year award, and in his short time at the club, established a reputation as being a big hitter in defence.


In 2006, Costigan was involved in an off-field incident and had his contract terminated by the Broncos. It was revealed Costigan was charged with drink driving after he was caught driving around [[Brisbane, Queensland]] with a [[Blood alcohol content|blood alcohol level]] of 0.13, almost three times the legal limit<ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/sport/content/200608/s1711857.htm ABC Sport, 10 August 2006. Story: "Broncos sack Seymour, Costigan"]</ref><ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/news/league/another-bronco-in-trouble/2006/08/09/1154802948610.html Sydney Morning Herald, 9 August 2006. Story: "Another Bronco in trouble"]</ref> As a result, he missed the Broncos' [[2006 NRL Grand Final]] victory.
In 2006, Costigan was involved in an off-field incident and had his contract terminated by the Broncos. It was revealed Costigan was charged with drink driving after he was caught driving around [[Brisbane, Queensland]] with a [[Blood alcohol content|blood alcohol level]] of 0.13, almost three times the legal limit<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/sport/content/200608/s1711857.htm|title=Broncos sack Seymour, Costigan|publisher=ABC Sport|location=Australia|date=10 August 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060811183125/http://www.abc.net.au/sport/content/200608/s1711857.htm|archive-date=11 August 2006}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/another-bronco-in-trouble-20060810-gdo56j.html|title=Another Bronco in trouble|date=9 August 2006|newspaper=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|access-date=22 November 2021}}</ref> As a result, he missed the Broncos' [[2006 NRL Grand Final]] victory.


===Canberra Raiders===
===Canberra Raiders===
After being sacked by the Broncos, Costigan signed a contract with the [[Canberra Raiders]] starting in 2007. In 2007, Costigan was seen on video headbutting [[Sydney Roosters]] winger [[Amos Roberts]] at the conclusion of the Round 5 match between the [[Canberra Raiders]] and [[Sydney Roosters]], which caused controversy. In May 2007, Costigan was selected for the [[Queensland rugby league team|Queensland]] [[State of Origin series|State of Origin]] team. He retained his bench spot for the second game. On 13 August 2008, Costigan signed a 2-year contract with the [[St. George Illawarra Dragons]] starting in 2009, re-joining the coach that sacked him from the [[Brisbane Broncos]], [[Wayne Bennett (rugby league)|Wayne Bennett]].<ref name="2009 NRL Player Movements">{{cite web|url=http://www.nrllive.com.au/2009-nrl-player-movements/|title=2009 NRL Player Movements|publisher=NRL Live|date=4 October 2008|accessdate=4 October 2008|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20081005172545/http://www.nrllive.com.au/2009-nrl-player-movements/|archivedate=5 October 2008|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>[http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=614021 Costigan Signs for Dragons]</ref> In 2008, Costigan was named in the [[Papua New Guinea national rugby league team#2008 World Cup squad|Papua New Guinea]] squad for the [[2008 Rugby League World Cup]].<ref name="Wilshere handed Kumuls captaincy">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/7669326.stm|title=Wilshere handed Kumuls captaincy|publisher=BBC|date=14 October 2008|accessdate=14 October 2008}}</ref> He was considered one of the 'Players to Watch' in the World Cup by NRL Live.<ref name="World Cup Players to Watch">{{cite web|url=http://www.nrllive.com.au/world-cup-players-to-watch-pool-a/|title=World Cup Players to Watch|publisher=NRL Live|date=17 October 2008|accessdate=20 October 2008|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20121231043746/http://www.nrllive.com.au/world-cup-players-to-watch-pool-a/|archivedate=31 December 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Costigan went on to play 3 games for [[Papua New Guinea national rugby league team|Papua New Guinea]] in the tournament.
After being sacked by the Broncos, Costigan signed a contract with the [[Canberra Raiders]] starting in 2007. In 2007, Costigan was seen on video headbutting [[Sydney Roosters]] winger [[Amos Roberts]] at the conclusion of the Round 5 match between the [[Canberra Raiders]] and [[Sydney Roosters]], which caused controversy. In May 2007, Costigan was selected for the [[Queensland rugby league team|Queensland]] [[State of Origin series|State of Origin]] team. He retained his bench spot for the second game.
[[File:Neville Costigan.jpg|thumb|right|Costigan playing for PNG]]
On 13 August 2008, Costigan signed a 2-year contract with the [[St. George Illawarra Dragons]] starting in 2009, re-joining the coach that sacked him from the [[Brisbane Broncos]], [[Wayne Bennett (rugby league)|Wayne Bennett]].<ref name="2009 NRL Player Movements">{{cite web|url=http://www.nrllive.com.au/2009-nrl-player-movements/|title=2009 NRL Player Movements|publisher=National Rugby League Live|date=4 October 2008|access-date=4 October 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20081005172545/http://www.nrllive.com.au/2009-nrl-player-movements/|archive-date=5 October 2008}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=614021|title=Costigan Signs for Dragons|website=Wwos.ninemsn.com.au|access-date=22 November 2021}}</ref> In 2008, Costigan was named in the [[Papua New Guinea national rugby league team#Current squad|Papua New Guinea]] squad for the [[2008 Rugby League World Cup]].<ref name="Wilshere handed Kumuls captaincy">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/7669326.stm|title=Wilshere handed Kumuls captaincy|publisher=BBC|date=14 October 2008|access-date=14 October 2008}}</ref> He was considered one of the 'Players to Watch' in the World Cup by NRL Live.<ref name="World Cup Players to Watch">{{cite web|url=http://www.nrllive.com.au/world-cup-players-to-watch-pool-a/|title=World Cup Players to Watch|publisher=National Rugby League Live|date=17 October 2008|access-date=20 October 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121231043746/http://www.nrllive.com.au/world-cup-players-to-watch-pool-a/|archive-date=31 December 2012}}</ref> Costigan went on to play 3 games for [[Papua New Guinea national rugby league team|Papua New Guinea]] in the tournament.


===St. George Illawarra Dragons===
===St. George Illawarra Dragons===
In April 2009, Costigan was named in the preliminary 25-man squad to represent [[Queensland rugby league team|Queensland]] in the opening [[State of Origin series|State of Origin]] match for 2009.<ref>{{cite news|publisher=[[Fox Sports (Australia)|Fox Sports]]|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,25398645-5016947,00.html|title=Queensland name preliminary State of Origin squad|accessdate=28 April 2009|date=28 April 2009|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxsports.com.au%2Fstory%2F0%2C8659%2C25398645-5016947%2C00.html&date=2009-05-28|archivedate=28 May 2009|df=dmy-all}}</ref> He was then selected on the bench for Game 3 after forwards [[Ben Hannant]], [[Petero Civoniceva]] and [[Nate Myles]] were ruled out due to injury and suspension. In 2010, Costigan was selected for [[Queensland rugby league team|Queensland]] in all 3 matches of the [[2010 State of Origin series]]. Costigan played {{rlp|pr}} in the Dragons' [[2010 NRL Grand Final]] win over the [[Sydney Roosters]], with the Dragons winning 32-8, in which was his final game for the club. On 27 June 2010, Costigan signed a 3-year contract with the [[Newcastle Knights]] starting in 2011.<ref>http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/neville-costigan-signs-three-year-deal-to-join-newcastle-knights/story-fn2mcuj6-1225922076080</ref>
In April 2009, Costigan was named in the preliminary 25-man squad to represent [[Queensland rugby league team|Queensland]] in the opening [[State of Origin series|State of Origin]] match for 2009.<ref>{{cite news|publisher=Fox Sports|location=Australia|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,25398645-5016947,00.html|title=Queensland name preliminary State of Origin squad|access-date=28 April 2009|date=28 April 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120918133045/http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,25398645-5016947,00.html|archive-date=18 September 2012}}</ref> He was then selected on the bench for Game 3 after forwards [[Ben Hannant]], [[Petero Civoniceva]] and [[Nate Myles]] were ruled out due to injury and suspension. In 2010, Costigan was selected for [[Queensland rugby league team|Queensland]] in all 3 matches of the [[2010 State of Origin series]]. Costigan played {{rlp|pr}} in the Dragons' [[2010 NRL Grand Final]] victory over the [[Sydney Roosters]], with the Dragons winning 32–8, in which was his final game for the club. On 27 June 2010, Costigan signed a 3-year contract with the [[Newcastle Knights]] starting in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/neville-costigan-signs-three-year-deal-to-join-newcastle-knights/story-fn2mcuj6-1225922076080|title=NEVILLE COSTIGAN SIGNS THREE YEAR DEAL TO JOIN NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS|publisher=Fox Sports|location=Australia|access-date=22 November 2021}}</ref>


===Newcastle Knights===
===Newcastle Knights===
Costigan said about the move, ''"Newcastle is a club I am excited about going to, I have now played 100 NRL games and would like to think that I can achieve the 200 game milestone at the Knights. I had other options but I like the town, the lifestyle it offers, their fanatical supporters and the fact I can play a part in the direction the club is heading over the next couple of years. I am also impressed with the coaching staff and other people associated with the Knights that I have met."''<ref>http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/default.aspx?s=article-display&id=27248</ref> On 12 April 2011, it was announced that Costigan's former [[Brisbane Broncos]] and [[St. George Illawarra Dragons]] coach, [[Wayne Bennett (rugby league)|Wayne Bennett]] had signed a 4-year contract with the [[Newcastle Knights]] starting in 2012, making the Knights the third club that Costigan and Bennett had been at together. On 22 July 2013, Costigan signed a 2-year contract with European Super League side [[Hull Kingston Rovers]] starting in 2014, re-joining former Knights assistant coach [[Craig Sandercock]].
Costigan said about the move, "Newcastle is a club I am excited about going to, I have now played 100 NRL games and would like to think that I can achieve the 200 game milestone at the Knights. I had other options but I like the town, the lifestyle it offers, their fanatical supporters and the fact I can play a part in the direction the club is heading over the next couple of years. I am also impressed with the coaching staff and other people associated with the Knights that I have met."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/default.aspx?s=article-display&id=27248 |title=NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS SIGN NEVILLE COSTIGAN – Newcastle Knights |website=newcastleknights.com.au |access-date=20 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110728093151/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/default.aspx?s=article-display&id=27248 |archive-date=28 July 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> On 12 April 2011, it was announced that Costigan's former [[Brisbane Broncos]] and [[St. George Illawarra Dragons]] coach, [[Wayne Bennett (rugby league)|Wayne Bennett]] had signed a 4-year contract with the [[Newcastle Knights]] starting in 2012, making the Knights the third club that Costigan and Bennett had been at together. On 22 July 2013, Costigan signed a 2-year contract with [[Super League]] side the [[Hull Kingston Rovers]] starting in 2014, re-joining former Knights assistant coach [[Craig Sandercock]].


===Hull Kingston Rovers===
===Hull Kingston Rovers===
Costigan commenced playing in England in 2014, but left the club after one season due to "personal reasons".<ref>{{cite web|title=Forward Neville Costigan leaves Hull KR early|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/29836752|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=15 December 2014|date=30 October 2014}}</ref>
Costigan commenced playing in England in 2014, but left the club after one season due to "personal reasons".<ref>{{cite web|title=Forward Neville Costigan leaves Hull KR early|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/29836752|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=15 December 2014|date=30 October 2014}}</ref>


===Townsville Blackhawks===
===Townsville Blackhawks===
In December 2014, Costigan signed a 2-year contract with [[Queensland Cup]] side, [[Townsville Blackhawks]], starting in 2015.<ref>http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/sport/neville-costigan-signs-two-year-blackhawks-deal/story-fnjfzr2z-1227162474841</ref>
In December 2014, Costigan signed a 2-year contract with [[Queensland Cup]] side, [[Townsville Blackhawks]], starting in 2015.<ref>http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/sport/neville-costigan-signs-two-year-blackhawks-deal/story-fnjfzr2z-1227162474841 {{dead link|date=November 2021}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 16:03, 25 November 2023

Nev Costigan
Personal information
Full nameNeville Costigan
Born (1985-03-16) 16 March 1985 (age 39)
Rabaul, East New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Playing information
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight101 kg (15 st 13 lb)
PositionLock, Second-row, Prop, Hooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2003–06 Brisbane Broncos 45 4 0 0 16
2007–08 Canberra Raiders 25 5 0 0 20
2009–10 St. George Illawarra 42 5 0 0 20
2011–13 Newcastle Knights 57 6 0 0 24
2014 Hull Kingston Rovers 24 3 0 0 12
Total 193 23 0 0 92
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2007–10 Queensland 6 0 0 0 0
2008–13 Papua New Guinea 6 0 0 0 0
Source: [1][2]

Neville Costigan (born 16 March 1985) is a Papua New Guinean former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. A Papua New Guinea international and Queensland State of Origin representative forward, he played in the National Rugby League for Australian clubs the Brisbane Broncos, the Canberra Raiders, the St. George Illawarra Dragons (with whom he won the 2010 NRL Grand Final) and Newcastle Knights. Costigan then finished his career in the Super League with the Hull Kingston Rovers.

Background

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Born in Rabaul, Papua New Guinea on 16 March 1985,[3] Costigan's father is Australian and his mother is from Dyaul Island. He played his junior football for the Mackay Wests Tigers in Queensland, Australia, having moved to Australia with his parents at a young age. Costigan was then signed by the Brisbane Broncos.

Playing career

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Brisbane Broncos

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In Round 26 of the 2003 NRL season, Costigan made his NRL début for the Broncos against the St. George Illawarra Dragons. That year Costigan won the Broncos' Rookie of the Year award, and in his short time at the club, established a reputation as being a big hitter in defence.

In 2006, Costigan was involved in an off-field incident and had his contract terminated by the Broncos. It was revealed Costigan was charged with drink driving after he was caught driving around Brisbane, Queensland with a blood alcohol level of 0.13, almost three times the legal limit[4][5] As a result, he missed the Broncos' 2006 NRL Grand Final victory.

Canberra Raiders

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After being sacked by the Broncos, Costigan signed a contract with the Canberra Raiders starting in 2007. In 2007, Costigan was seen on video headbutting Sydney Roosters winger Amos Roberts at the conclusion of the Round 5 match between the Canberra Raiders and Sydney Roosters, which caused controversy. In May 2007, Costigan was selected for the Queensland State of Origin team. He retained his bench spot for the second game.

Costigan playing for PNG

On 13 August 2008, Costigan signed a 2-year contract with the St. George Illawarra Dragons starting in 2009, re-joining the coach that sacked him from the Brisbane Broncos, Wayne Bennett.[6][7] In 2008, Costigan was named in the Papua New Guinea squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.[8] He was considered one of the 'Players to Watch' in the World Cup by NRL Live.[9] Costigan went on to play 3 games for Papua New Guinea in the tournament.

St. George Illawarra Dragons

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In April 2009, Costigan was named in the preliminary 25-man squad to represent Queensland in the opening State of Origin match for 2009.[10] He was then selected on the bench for Game 3 after forwards Ben Hannant, Petero Civoniceva and Nate Myles were ruled out due to injury and suspension. In 2010, Costigan was selected for Queensland in all 3 matches of the 2010 State of Origin series. Costigan played prop in the Dragons' 2010 NRL Grand Final victory over the Sydney Roosters, with the Dragons winning 32–8, in which was his final game for the club. On 27 June 2010, Costigan signed a 3-year contract with the Newcastle Knights starting in 2011.[11]

Newcastle Knights

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Costigan said about the move, "Newcastle is a club I am excited about going to, I have now played 100 NRL games and would like to think that I can achieve the 200 game milestone at the Knights. I had other options but I like the town, the lifestyle it offers, their fanatical supporters and the fact I can play a part in the direction the club is heading over the next couple of years. I am also impressed with the coaching staff and other people associated with the Knights that I have met."[12] On 12 April 2011, it was announced that Costigan's former Brisbane Broncos and St. George Illawarra Dragons coach, Wayne Bennett had signed a 4-year contract with the Newcastle Knights starting in 2012, making the Knights the third club that Costigan and Bennett had been at together. On 22 July 2013, Costigan signed a 2-year contract with Super League side the Hull Kingston Rovers starting in 2014, re-joining former Knights assistant coach Craig Sandercock.

Hull Kingston Rovers

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Costigan commenced playing in England in 2014, but left the club after one season due to "personal reasons".[13]

Townsville Blackhawks

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In December 2014, Costigan signed a 2-year contract with Queensland Cup side, Townsville Blackhawks, starting in 2015.[14]

References

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  1. ^ "Players". LoveRugbyLeague.com. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Neville Costigan – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  3. ^ Ritchie, Dean (6 April 2011). "Not being from Queensland no bar to Cane Toad State of Origin selection". The Daily Telegraph. Sydney. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
  4. ^ "Broncos sack Seymour, Costigan". Australia: ABC Sport. 10 August 2006. Archived from the original on 11 August 2006.
  5. ^ "Another Bronco in trouble". The Sydney Morning Herald. 9 August 2006. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  6. ^ "2009 NRL Player Movements". National Rugby League Live. 4 October 2008. Archived from the original on 5 October 2008. Retrieved 4 October 2008.
  7. ^ "Costigan Signs for Dragons". Wwos.ninemsn.com.au. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  8. ^ "Wilshere handed Kumuls captaincy". BBC. 14 October 2008. Retrieved 14 October 2008.
  9. ^ "World Cup Players to Watch". National Rugby League Live. 17 October 2008. Archived from the original on 31 December 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2008.
  10. ^ "Queensland name preliminary State of Origin squad". Australia: Fox Sports. 28 April 2009. Archived from the original on 18 September 2012. Retrieved 28 April 2009.
  11. ^ "NEVILLE COSTIGAN SIGNS THREE YEAR DEAL TO JOIN NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS". Australia: Fox Sports. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  12. ^ "NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS SIGN NEVILLE COSTIGAN – Newcastle Knights". newcastleknights.com.au. Archived from the original on 28 July 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  13. ^ "Forward Neville Costigan leaves Hull KR early". BBC Sport. 30 October 2014. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
  14. ^ http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/sport/neville-costigan-signs-two-year-blackhawks-deal/story-fnjfzr2z-1227162474841 [dead link‍]
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