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Sailor scores twice in comeback
May 17, 2008
WENDELL Sailor scored two tries in a successful return to rugby league.
Sailor, playing in his first game after a two-year ban for cocaine use, bagged a double in the Shellharbour Marlins' 30-22 win against the Erina Eagles in the Jim Beam Cup.
The dual-international's first try came 67 minutes into the Ron Costello Oval clash when he fielded a cross-kick and touched down just wide of the post. That sent the estimated 3,000 faithful into raptures.
However, the man with the rockstar reputation proved his ability to put on a show when he barged over for another try seven minutes later.
That try put the Marlins ahead 28-22 and gave the Marlins the lead for good.
Despite the fairytale comeback, Sailor saw some points he needed to work on before making a return to the NRL with St George Illawarra.
“I was a bit disappointed at dropping two balls and missing a tackle,†he said. “But it was an alL right return first up.â€Â
Sailor was relieved just to be back on the field.
“Just for my family and the supporters who I let down, everyone in rugby league has welcomed me back with open arms,†he said.
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