LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
Lionel Morgan OAM, hailing from the quiet streets of Tweed Heads, is celebrated as a pioneering figure in Australian sport, particularly rugby league.
A proud Bundjalung man, he made history as the first Indigenous player to represent Australia in any major sporting code.
His journey in representative rugby league began during his childhood when he played for the NSW Primary School team while attending Tweed Heads Public School.
Morgan was known for his remarkable speed and determination as a winger.
Those who witnessed his play described his style as "fast, determined and revolutionary." He started his rugby league career with the Tweed Seagulls Rugby League Club, where his games at Piggabeen Oval were lively family events, marking the start of a legacy that would transform Australian sport for generations.