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December 24, 1995: Rocket Rod Reddy to Adelaide

December 24, 1995: Rocket Rod Reddy to Adelaide

After months of denials, one of St George's favourite sons quits the club for the City of Churches.

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December 24, 1995: Rocket Rod Reddy to Adelaide
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After months of denials, Rod “Rocket” Reddy walked out on St George to become the coach of the Adelaide Rams.

One of the Kogarah club’s favourite sons, Reddy had been appointed to replace Brian Smith as Saints coach in 1996. But he left before a ball was kicked.

The decisions left a number of players in limbo, not least winger Jeff Orford who he had sacke…

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