TALKING THURSTON

Kevin Proctor

– “He’s done so much for his country and his state and the NRL is going to miss him.”

AJ Brimson

– “I guess you could say he’s my idol. As a Queenslander, he’s a hero in our house and our family and he’s a hero of the game.”

Anthony Don

– “He’s a marvel to the game, an ornament. He’s going to be an Immortal and he’s one of the all time greats.”

Jarrod Wallace

– “Off the field he’s one of the greatest guys the game has probably ever come across – the way he gives back to the community and the fans is incredible.”

Keegan Hipgrave

– “He’s just a good role model for all the young kids coming through, he says all the right things and he’s someone all the kids can look up to.”

Luke Burt

– “He’s been incredible, JT. The things he’s accomplished are incredible. He’s one of the greats and I’m sure he’ll be an Immortal.”

Konrad Hurrell

– “(My favourite memory was) the 2015 grand final. He missed that sideline kick but to come back and get that drop kick, it was pretty outstanding.”

Ash Taylor

– “He’s done a lot of great things over the years and that’s why he’s become a role model for my generation and the next generation.”

Ryan James

– “What he does in the (indigenous) community and wider community, you can’t put a price tag on that.”

Garth Brennan

– “He’s the best I’ve ever seen. Words can’t describe how good he is.”