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The fullbacks Valentine Holmes looks up to
Valentine Holmes will base his game on Billy Slater and Brett Stewart after finally getting a crack at a coveted fullback spot.
Adrian Proszenko is Chief Rugby League Reporter.
Valentine Holmes will base his game on Billy Slater and Brett Stewart after finally getting a crack at a coveted fullback spot.
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