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SPORTING Oz Rugby League Dally Messenger |  |
 ith a name like a newspaper or telegram boy, Herbert Henry Messenger could certainly deliver the goods.Messenger switching codes helped establish rugby leage as a game. Dally was captain of the first Rugby League Kangaroos team to play overseas in 1908-1909. Messenger was also the first Australian to play the game professionally overseas, touring with the New Zealand All Golds in 1907-1908. He scored 146 points on that tour and arrived home some £200 richer. The 'Dally M' medal awards are named for him.  |
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