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FORMER rugby league international Paul Langmack has been admitted to a private mental health hospital just days after a bizarre radio rant in which he claimed he bet on matches alongside Tommy Raudonikis during their time as captain/coach at Western Suburbs during the 1990s.
While Raudonikis has strongly denied the suggestions, many within rugby league circles are very concerned with Langmack’s wellbeing.
It is understood the former State of Origin and Test star, who is currently working as an engagement executive at the NSWRL, has entered a health facility in Sydney suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
The larrikin has been a strong advocate for equality, taking part in rugby league’s first float at last year’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras just weeks after an ultrasound revealed cancer in his lymph nodes.
Langmack skydived for cancer this year despite a fear of heights.
After a decorated playing career which included more than 300 first-grade games across three clubs, the rugby league world was taken aback by the out-of-character comments Langmack made on Sunday.
On Sydney’s 2KY, Langmack said he and Raudonikis would discuss the day before games if their rarely fancied Magpies could do enough to cover betting spreads.
It is understood that at the time there was no prohibition on such betting.
The larrikin has been a strong advocate for equality, taking part in rugby league’s first float at last year’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras just weeks after an ultrasound revealed cancer in his lymph nodes.
Langmack skydived for cancer this year despite a fear of heights.
After a decorated playing career which included more than 300 first-grade games across three clubs, the rugby league world was taken aback by the out-of-character comments Langmack made on Sunday.
On Sydney’s 2KY, Langmack said he and Raudonikis would discuss the day before games if their rarely fancied Magpies could do enough to cover betting spreads.
It is understood that at the time there was no prohibition on such betting.
“None of that is true at all,” Raudonikis said.
“There is no truth in it, not one bit. I’m denying it. It didn’t happen. I can only say I didn’t do it. That’s as far as I’m concerned.
“I have nothing to hide in my rugby league career.”
The NRL is aware of the radio rant as well as Langmack’s mental health situation.
An NSWRL spokeswoman said: “Paul Langmack is on indefinite sick leave. We will raise the issue when he returns.”