The Continuous Call Team Catch Up

On the day of Bob Fulton's passing, his beloved Sea Eagles defeated Parramatta at Bankwest Stadium. Manly CEO Stephen Humphreys said "Bob deserved nothing less".

"Just an iconic figure of our club and the game of rugby league generally. Very sad news today and we're all completely shocked by it. He'll be very sorely missed".

"A lot of those young boys, (Bob) was instrumental in bringing them to the club, convincing them that this was the best place to play their footy. We are forever grateful for that".

"I rang Des while he was on the bus to tell him the sad news, and he was visibly shaken".

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Not many knew Bob Fulton as well as Peter Peters.

Having known Bozo since they were 8 years old, Zorba says he's grieved his friend's loss and looking to celebrate his life.

"I've done my mourning, I'm going to celebrate' says Peters.

"Legend, legend player, legend coach, legend bloke,

"I'm going to miss him, I'm going to miss him a lot," says Peters.

Having become Manly legends together the childhood friends had a bond like no other and it was with The Continuous Call Team, Bozo showed just how caring a person he was.

"You guys saw a side of him that he doesn't allow a lot of people, or didn't allow a lot of people to see," expressed Peters.

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Michael O'Connor started his career with the St George Dragons until one Bob Fulton convinced him to move to the Sea Eagles.

"He's the reason I moved from St George to Manly," says Michael.

Having been coached by Bozo, Michael said his commitment to the sport and to win was unparalleled.

"The one thing that stands out is just that absolute 100 percent commitment to winning, and Bozo was a winner. He just wanted to win," says O'Connor.

 

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David "Cement" Gillespie was at the back end of his career until Bob Fulton threw him a lifeline. Gillespie went on to play in 3 consecutive grand finals for the Sea Eagles.

"I'm still in a bit of shock," says Gillespie.

"He changed the game, 

"I owe a debt to Bozo for prolonging my career," Gillespie says about his former coach. 

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The passing of Bob Fulton shook the rugby league world with all involved in the sport taking a moment to remember an immortal who did it at all levels.

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo says he was struck with "a mixture of shock and sadness."

"Very few people have done what Bob did for our game over the '60s, '70s, '80s, and '90s in a multiple arrange of ways," says Mr. Abdo.

Mr Abdo commented on Bob's expertise and unique sense of humour he brought to The Continuous Call Team. 

"I don't think you guys would be what you are today without Bob's influence. The great mix of insight and humour that he brought to The Continuous Call Team," says Abdo.

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The Continuous Call Team is mourning the death of one of their own. Bob Fulton has passed away at 74 of cancer. 

After being told the news by Ray Hadley the team took their turns paying tribute to an Immortal.

"He said I loved working with you, that's something I've always cherished at heart" - Darryl Brohman.

"He helped me a hell of a lot in the 42 years I've been broadcasting" - David Morrow.

"He accepted me and brought me in" - Mark Riddell.

"He always took us under his wing" - Mark Levy.

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Rugby League Immortal and founding member of The Continuous Call Team Bob Fulton has died aged 74.

A heartbroken Ray Hadley called into the show to share the devastating news.

"I've spent a lot of time announcing sad things on radio this is perhaps the saddest thing I've ever announced," says Ray.  

"I'm going to miss him, as many will,

"He was a great man, a great great rugby league player, but more importantly the most loyal friend I've ever had," says Ray. 

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The career of Roosters Club Legend - Jake Friend will be celebrated tonight after announcing his retirement from the NRL following a nasty head knock in Round One of the 2021 season.

He’ll be publicly acknowledged in front of family and friends with a guard of honour that’ll be by his teammates one last time before the Roosters go toe to toe with the Broncos.

Mitchell Aubusson who ran out with Friend on a number of occasions joined the Continuous Call Team to reflect on the Club legends stellar career.

He says “tonight’s a great opportunity to salute one of the Roosters best in my opinion - it’s one of the biggest nights of the year for the club.”

Speaking on Friends' contribution over the years, Aubusson told the boys “he is a born leader”.

“He always wins the fitness in pre-season and leads the rest of the team with his preparation”.

The Queensland representative had some struggles along the way but Aubusson says “he’s come through the other side which not many footballers have been through”

Friend is ready for life after Footy with his own Cafe and Plumbing business setup but it’s believed he’ll still be involved with the Tricolours in some capacity.

Aubusson thinks the Roosters would be crazy to let someone go that has done so much for the Club with his experience, something which the young guys will be able to learn from.

The Roosters veteran says he’s “excited” to see young gun Joseph Suaalii make his debut for the Club tonight.

“He’s earned his spot and I have no doubt he will perform tonight” Aubusson says of the 17 year old teen sensation.

“Joseph has been around the group for quite a well now - but now he’s got his opportunity.”

You can hear the Continuous Call Team cover all the action from the SCG tonight in what will be a historic occasion for the Sydney Roosters.

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