Vale: Terry Hill

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Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) Chairman Peter V'landys AM today paid tribute to Rugby League international Terry Hill, who has passed away aged 52.

Hill played 246 first grade matches with South Sydney, Eastern Suburbs, Western Suburbs, Manly and Wests Tigers between 1990 and 2005.

"Terry was a prodigiously talented footballer who burst onto the scene in first grade as a teenager and went on to represent Australia in nine Test matches as well as playing 14 State of Origin matches for New South Wales," Mr V'landys said.

"As well as being one of the game's great centres he was also one of its most popular characters, a giant personality who was universally loved by the players he played alongside over his long career in the top grade. Who can forget the hilarious skits on the Channel 9 Footy Show?

"On behalf of the Commission, I extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to Terry's family, and all those who knew him."