Wally Lewis
AustraliaathleteMaleb. 19598.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Wally Lewis is a former Australian rugby league player, widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time. Known for his exceptional skills as a five-eighth, he represented Australia in 33 Test matches and played 31 State of Origin matches for Queensland. Beyond his athletic achievements, Lewis has openly shared his personal struggles with epilepsy, crediting a successful brain surgery in 2007 for transforming his life and allowing him to speak publicly about the condition, thereby helping others facing similar challenges.
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Wally Lewis is mentioned as a player who consistently dominated the Origin arena.
Bears lure Wallabies legend in key code-switch signingAustralia· 2026-06-21
Wally Lewis is mentioned in the context of his passionate support for his team during State of Origin.
The NRL can do nothing to stop rugby’s raids. And more stars may followAustralia· 2026-02-07
Wally Lewis was one of the big names who joined the Broncos.
How the Perth Bears can learn from the Brisbane Broncos and Dolphins successAustralia· 2025-11-03
Wally Lewis is mentioned in the context of the Brisbane Broncos' strategy.
Nathan Cleary, Reece Walsh and Wally Lewis – how Brisbane Broncos stop Penrith Panthers in preliminary finalAustralia· 2025-09-24
Wally Lewis is mentioned as one of the league stars targeted by unauthorized merchandise sales.
NSW Blues and Penrith Panthers star Nathan Cleary becomes fraud victim in dodgy advertisement. It’s about to become a police matter.Australia· 2025-07-10
Wally Lewis is referenced as one of the greatest players in rugby league history.
This perfect NSW play shows just how much trouble Queensland are inAustralia· 2025-06-17
Wally Lewis was mentioned as doing a fitness test despite having a broken arm.
Brad Fittler opens up on ambition to coach Australian KangaroosAustralia· 2025-06-12
Wally Lewis is mentioned as one of the great players who struggled to transition into coaching.
Ricky Stuart was a great player. He might be remembered as an even better coachAustralia· 2025-06-01
Wally Lewis is referenced in the context of past rivalries and crowd reactions.
Daley stands behind ‘Blues grub’ LeniuAustralia· 2025-05-27
Kiss compared Nathan Cleary to Wally Lewis, calling him a legend.
Payne Haas hampered by injury as NSW Blues train in BrisbaneAustralia· 2025-05-26
Wally Lewis is recognized as one of the clutch masters in rugby history.
How Mitchell turned the PM into a fanboyAustralia· 2025-05-11
Wally Lewis is one of the Kangaroos legends who spoke highly of Mark Graham.
He’s been hailed the best back-rower of all time. But people ‘don’t even know who I am’Australia· 2025-05-07
Wally Lewis represented Australia in 33 rugby league Test matches and played 31 State of Origin matches for Queensland.
I hid my surgery for years, but brain surgery released me from this misunderstood disease.Australia· 2025-03-25
