2006 Preliminary Final Tunnel Chat Pre-Cursor for Thaiday/ Mason Showdown

As Sam Thaiday prepares to jump in the ring for his bout with former Bulldog Willie Mason a piece of little-known history has risen to the surface from one of the most famous nights in Broncos history.

Whereas the pair have never gone toe-to-toe on the field, it is not the first time the pair have crossed paths.

Speaking to Dobbo on Rush Hour Queenslander, Thaiday, who will be returning to the location of junior career for the fight, filled us in on what Mason said to the Broncos players during that infamous 2006 Preliminary Final at Sydney Football Stadium that saw Brisbane overturn a 20-6 halftime deficit.

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The ex-Broncos captain had a few words ahead of his charity fight with Mason on Friday 12^th February at Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre

“I’ve never lost a fight in Townsville” Thaiday joked

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