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For the first time since 2013, Clinton from ‘Waiting For A Mate’ is back in the media spotlight, after a stunning two-try performance to lead the New Zealand Maori to a stunning 30-16 come-from-behind victory over the Indigenous All Stars on the Gold Coast.
The Waiting For A Mate guy is officially one to watch in the 2020 NRL season after stealing the show and the Preston Cambpell Medal on Saturday night at Cbus Super Stadium.
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Also known as ‘hectic cheese’ or ‘the cheese wheel’ – Clinton appeared untackle-able from the 70th minute, with Kalyn Ponga relentless conversions putting the Maori ahead after they fell behind 16-12 just before three-quarter time.
He almost sealed the game three minutes later with another strong surge, but was denied for a double movement. However, he would’ve had a hat-trick if not for Latrell Mitchell’s brilliant defence in the 56th minute.
This marks an impressive return to form for the former viral video star who first came to Australia’s attention with a video of him talking to the cops while blind drunk after crashing his car in a sensation youtube video.
Clinton largely disappeared into obscurity after his 15 seconds of fame in the Waiting For A Mate video, but has since returned to the public eye after losing roughly 15 kilograms and finding himself being mentored by Cameron Smith.
