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The day Ron Massey stunned Kerry Packer
John Singleton once offered to shout Ron Massey a lunch where he could invite his 10 best mates.
Roy Masters is a Sports Columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald
John Singleton once offered to shout Ron Massey a lunch where he could invite his 10 best mates.
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