O’Connor has high praise for Madigan

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And coach Matt O’Connor, who gave Madigan his first start at out-half on Saturday, was quick to acknowledge the contribution of a guy who has had to play second fiddle to Jimmy Gopperth for the No.10 shirt for the past year.

“He is an unbelievable talented footballer and he will beat defenders for fun. They were starting to get tired and it was a timely result for us,” said O’Connor.