Wally v Fatty! - 1978 Valleys v Wests BRL Knock-out semi, Aug 27 @ Lang Park (no commentary)
Watch Paul 'Fatty' Vautin and 'King' Wally Lewis battle it out in their rookie first grade seasons, in this quality BRL finals' clash @ Lang Park from 1978. The Panthers were winding down after their mid-70's peak, while Valleys were on the up after a re-building period between 75-77. The Diehards would ultimately go on to make the Grand Final against Easts and their defeat in that match would serve them well, heading into what turned out to be a hugely successful 1979 season.
It's great to see these two grand old clubs battle it out on the big stage back when BRL was king in Brisbane. You can still see them go around in the BRL Premier A Grade competition.
P.S Fatty's stunning 75m solo try in the second-half would help seal a contract with the Manly Sea Eagles - a club he would lead to premiership glory almost a decade later.