Newman likes Meninga statue idea

Newman likes Meninga statue idea

AAP
Wed 24th July, 9:03pm


Mal Meninga may soon have his own statue outside Suncorp Stadium.
Move over Wally, Locky and Arty. There could soon be a statue of Mal Meninga at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium.

Premier Campbell Newman says he thinks it would be a great idea to have a lasting tribute to Test and Queensland great Meninga, who has coached Queensland to a record eight straight State of Origin series wins.

Suncorp Stadium is already home to statues of fellow rugby league legends Wally Lewis, Darren Lockyer and Arthur Beetson.

"If there's a strong move, if people are really going to give us the feedback that they want it, if the QRL are saying yep, this is something we want to see happen ... I think it's a great idea," Newman told B105 radio in Brisbane.

They may have to change the name to Statue Stadium

I dont really like Mal. Great player. But deserves a statue.

Just as long as they don't start putting union or soccer statues there!

Yeah, not sure on this one. He's done some great things for Rugby League, especially leading us to 8 straight Origin wins. But not sure if he's worthy of a Statue.

I tend to agree with Pete to some extent. Three statues should be about the limit, otherwise it'll start to get a bit ridiculous.

Wouldn't mind having a who's who of QLD Origin stars at the stadium tbh, as long as The King is always pride of place ofc.

They were always going to add more after Lockyer got one imo.

Have any of you ever been to the MCG, Theres a million statues down there

I would personally love to see the Greg Conescu or Hark Hohn statue. Right next to the Greg Dowling one. ;)

Well Allan Langer would be next then ey.

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Well Allan Langer would be next then ey.

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They would save money if it was Alfy :D

They could celebrate his trip tackle in the statue.

No statue of the grasshopper?

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No statue of the grasshopper?

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Hahahaha ... I played for NQ in Isa against Valleys about 100 years ago and he reffed ... there was a couple of huge stinks. One he let the blue go on, our half took a tap and scored under the posts while the rest of us were throwing them. After the next one Wally walked off citing "hillbillies", hardly appropriate considering my ex-wife's boobs were the largest features around there. One for Diehard: Al McInnes was one tough wiry dude :)

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Wouldn't mind having a who's who of QLD Origin stars at the stadium tbh, as long as The King is always pride of place ofc.

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Yeah, i thought they were going to have a "walk of fame" type thing with plaques. All the QLD SOO players.

I like Mal. As a player and as a bloke. Not so much as a politician though. :laugh:

Just as long as Union doesnt whinge and try and get a John Eales statue or something. They can put one at Ballymore!

I can't agree with Mal ... he was a loud-mouthed Super League freak and he is still shooting it off about the 9's.

Hey, DH how's the hustings going ... I can't believe you didn't rise to my Valleys dig and that was Paul Laffin who scored (in fact twice).