Newcastle Knights founding father Leigh Maughan receives Australia Day honour

By Nick Bielby
January 26 2020 - 3:00pm
Leigh Maughan, the driving force behind the formation of the Newcastle Knights, has been recognised with an OAM. Picture: Marina Neil
Leigh Maughan, the driving force behind the formation of the Newcastle Knights, has been recognised with an OAM. Picture: Marina Neil

"You're bloody joking, who'd you pay?" That was Leigh Maughan's reaction when he learned he was receiving an Australia Day honour for his service to rugby league.

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