Gavin Badger has refereed over 300 NRL matches and is one of the best-known referees in Rugby League. And he's an abuse survivor.

Gavin Badger with his wife Kasey

Gavin Badger with his wife Kasey Source: SBS

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Now 48 years, old he’s a survivor of sexual abuse and he's decided to tell his story in the hope it will help other youngsters that are going through what he did.

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