February 27, 1996: The Mariners launch on the same day Super League is banned
Hunter official Neil Cadigan takes us inside the decision to proceed with the club's media launch despite Justice Burchett's crushing judgement.
The Hunter Mariners planned their season launch for February 27, 1996. Fittingly given their nautical leanings, the function would centre on Newcastle Harbour.
Unfortunately for them, Justice Burchett announced he would hand down his decision in the first Super League case on the same day.
Even more unfortunately, he banned the competition the Hunter Mari…