Reece Piepers, 22, was in the reserve leagues for the Roosters and Cronulla Sharks but his dreams of pursuing a career in footy were slashed when he developed a serious gambling problem.
Source: Daily Mail Rugby League
Reece Piepers was a rising footy star with dreams of playing in the NRL. Now the 22-year-old has blown his life savings and has been jailed – with his sad downfall laid bare in harrowing detail: 'Everything he earned is gone'
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