Col Whelan, Paul Sait & Action Jaxson

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On the podcast this week we talk to legendary photographer Col Whelan, our Remembering A Rabbitoh is Paul Sait & we check out our newest Rabbitoh Jaxson Paulo.

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Col Whelan

Famous photographer Col Whelan gives us one of the best interviews we’ve had on the podcast. Cols’ life & times are nothing short of amazing from meeting Nelson Mandela, taking once in a lifetime photos to writing a best selling book on Pubs.

Legendary Snapper Col Whelan Calls It a Day

Historic Tattersalls pub in remote NSW burns down weeks after 93-year-old owner sells up

93-year-old publican calls time at remote New South Wales hotel

The late Mary Crawley. Mary once said “I had never heard of Russell Crowe. Of course if he had been a race horse it would have been different.”
  • Col Whelan was the official photographer at the 1995 Rugby World Cup
  • The famous Glen McGrath catch captured by Col Whelan

Paul Sait – Rabbitoh #549

Paul Joseph Sait (Saity) #549 was 4th September 1947. Sait went to school at Matraville Public and also played his junior footy for the Matraville Tigers, he is a South Sydney man through & through. Sait worked his way through the grades at Souths and eventually made his debut in round 4 against Wests at Lidcombe Oval in 1968.

One of the most ferocious players to have ever worn the Red and Green, Paul Sait became a fan favourite among the Rabbitohs’ faithful as a versatile competitor from 1968-1978.
In 1969 he come off the bench in the famous loss to the Tigers in the grand final & was unlucky when a controversial no try wasn’t awarded to him late in the game. “Referee Keith Page did us no favours, with the Balmain players going down injured all the time”, he once said. 

In 1970 he played in the centres and marked up against rugby league Immortal Bob Fulton and played well smashing Fulton every chance he got. His form in 1970 saw him rewarded with a spot on the winning Kangaroo World Cup squad. Sait again played in the centres in the 71” grand final win over St George 16-10 & also made his test debut in 71” against the Kiwi’s which was a proud moment for Paul & his family.

When Ron Coote left the club in 72” Sait moved into his preferred position of lock forward at Souths. The same year Sait was again a part of the Australian World Cup squad, putting in one of his finest performances against France where he scored a double in the 31-9 win. In 73” He played in all 3 matches again Great Britain.

Ron Coote said of his former team mate “he was a brilliant player, he had to wait to make his mark in first grade but then he did a terrific job, he played in the centres and also in the forwards or wherever you needed him to play. Sait was a fine attacking player and he could defend too. Sait retired in 1978 the same way he started playing against Wests at Lidcome Oval.

Sait was made a life member of the Rabbitohs in 1991
He is a member of Souths dream team
He was also named in the Souths Juniors team of the century
He captained his beloved Rabbitohs
He was a versatile player who could play front row, second row, lock, 5/8 and in the centres.

Pauls son Paul Jnr aka Stich said “Dad coached Souths lower grades and also the Illawarra Red Devils & La Perouse. I also remember going to Souths games and being in the dressing room & being allowed to sit on the sideline. Dad would take us surfing when we were young, he loved surfing, spearfishing water skiing. Now we just enjoy quiet birthday get togethers”.

Thanks again to Marco Sivis & Brad Ryder for their contributions.

Paul Sait Wikipedia

Paul Sait Career Stats

Win At All Costs: Paul Sait

Paul Joseph “Saity” Sait – South Sydney Player Report

Jaxson Paulo

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Les Bridge, Chris Smith, Ash Harrison, Kye & the Rabbitohs – RABBITOHS RADIO

On our final show for the season we recap the loss to the Panthers, speak to The Everest winning trainer Les Bridge, radio personality Chris Smith & super fan Kye Porrier, our Remembering A Rabbitoh is Ashley Harrison, we preview the NRL Grand Final & name our Rabbitoh Of The Week. #RabbitohsRadioPodcast https://rabbitohsradio.com.au/2020/10/18/les-bridge-chris-smith-ash-harrison-kye-the-rabbitohs/
  1. Les Bridge, Chris Smith, Ash Harrison, Kye & the Rabbitohs
  2. Jed Cartwright, Freddy, Bernie & the Panthers
  3. Damien Cook, Michael Cleary & The Eels
  4. The Rooster Demolition, Jaydn Su’A, Jaxson Paulo, Les ‘Chicka’ Cowie & The Knights Sudden Death Showdown.
  5. Luke Curry, Ken Stewart & the Chooks
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3 thoughts on “Col Whelan, Paul Sait & Action Jaxson”

  1. Pingback: Mr There and Back: How Col Whelan got hitched to Souths, photography and life on the road | Rabbitohs Radio

  2. Rabbitohsradio is a part of Rabbitohs culture as we move into modern times but you make sure our past is not forgotten as well.
    Well done to the 3 Stooges of Redfern.

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