The long overdue autobiography of Mark "Spudd" Carroll is one of the
most fearsome players to ever lace on a boot. IN the brutal world of
rugby league, Mark "Spudd" Carroll is one of the most fearsome players
to ever lace on a boot. An enforcer who would do everything in his power
to ensure victory for his team - including a pre-game ritual of eating
16 potatoes, hence the nickname. Spudd is from a rugged era where, even
if concussed, players climbed to their feet and threw themselves back
into the fray. In stints with the Panthers, Rabbitohs and Sea Eagles,
his search-and-destroy missions each weekend made his matches compulsory
viewing. In particular, his brutal encounters with Newcastle rival Paul
"Chief" Harragon are legendary and have been viewed across the globe. In
SPUDD, both men lift the lid on their volatile relationship, including
the day they refused to room with each other when selected for the NSW
State of Origin team. Carroll's career at the elite level spanned over a
decade, between 1987 and 1999, and included more than 200 games. He
played in three grand finals, tasting premiership success with Manly in
1996 under his mentor and Rugby League Immortal Bob Fulton.
