The iconic vision of Tina Turner belting out The Best at the 1993 Grand Final is part of rugby league folklore and the story of the unlikely partnership between American singer and an Australian football competition is just as rich. A chance connection, secret meetings, internal backlash, camp advertising campaigns, rampant success and a shared affection - this is the story of Tina Turner and rugby league as told by the man who helped orchestrate the whole thing. Featured: John Quayle, ex-CEO ARL.

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