October 1, 1996: Crushers win Presidents Cup and a stay of execution

Young Crusher Nathan Antonik pleas for clemency from creditors.

South Queensland won the the Presidents Cup, the third grade competition at the time, in 1996.

But the club was already at death’s door. After beating Parramatta 24-12, Crushers captain Nathan Antonik said players had made a pledge not to be split up by offers from other clubs.

“We have asked the creditors to stick by us and we will stick by them,” Antoni…