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Kerry Packer’s surprise connection to sport taking over Australia

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Kerry Packer’s surprise connection to sport taking over Australia

Pat Rafter has long since dropped his tennis racquet in favour of a sport that is rapidly growing in popularity. Another Aussie icon was ahead of his time.

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