Robbo: The inspiring story of the man from nowhere

Email Chris Fagan has a chance to etch his name into the history books on Saturday. But, as MARK ROBINSON finds out, his story is already worthy of acclamation. And it’s one that starts in a small mining town in western Tasmania.

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