Kurt Mann’s dad was a hard-as-nails front-rower known more for his fighting than his footy, who survived multiple brushes with death. His son is finally becoming renowned as one of the NRL’s true tough nuts. Kurt Mann’s dad was a hard-as-nails front-rower known more for his fighting than his footy, who survived multiple brushes with death. His son is finally becoming renowned as one of the NRL’s true tough nuts. Sport / NRL Sydney Morning Herald – Latest News