Crocodiles aren’t the only potential problem with this Olympic venue

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Politicians say the Fitzroy River has the green light for rowing events at the Brisbane Games, but others say it’s not a done deal.

Steve “Pilly” Pill has been pulling fish from the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton for years and has some advice for athletes worried about man-eating crocodiles in the waterway that will host rowing events for the 2032 Olympics.

“Just always assume there’s one there, and then you’ll be right,” he said.

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