Maroons Player Remembers Dad Before Big Win
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 7:27 am
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui honored his dad after the Maroons beat the Blues.
In short:
Tino's dad, Fereti, died after a long battle with cancer.
His dad told him to play hard despite his grief.
What's next?
Fa'asuamaleaui played well as the Maroons set up a deciding match.
Tino followed his dad's advice and led the team to a comeback win.
The Maroons won 44-24 over the Blues at the MCG.
Fa'asuamaleaui played just days after his dad died.
Tino said his dad wanted him to play and make Queensland proud.
His dad told him to represent Queensland and play hard.
Tino believes his dad was watching and is proud of him.
Tino's dad urged him to play in the game despite his death.
Tino's family watched his great performance at the MCG.
The family made a shirt with Fereti's smile and 'number one Queenslander'.
Fereti was a rugby union star and played for the Sydney Roosters.
Tino loves seeing his dad's smile on the shirt.
Fereti played for Toa Samoa and traveled the world playing sevens.
Arthur Beetson was a great Queensland player.
Tino wants to lead his family like he leads on the field.
Tino is heartbroken for his family and wants to make them proud.
Tino must step up and lead to make his family smile.
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Tino's teammates supported him like they did for Cameron Munster.
Tino saw how the team helped Munster and felt the same support.
The team wrapped their arms around Tino, and some wrote his name on their wrist.
Tino loves his teammates and feels they are like brothers.
The Maroons came back from a deficit and beat the Blues.
It was a great win for Queensland.
When the Maroons play well, they know what they can do.
The team kept going and won with the Queensland spirit.
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Thursday, June 18, 2026, 7:27 am
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