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    State of Origin/Limited tackles/Tap penalties - origin..

    In his book Tackling Rugby published in 1966, before limited tackle football was even introduced - and before tap penalties were the go, and with State football between NSW and Queensland lop sided, Ken Thornett suggested it was time for administrators to take a look at improvements In regards...
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    Twelve in a row for Parramatta

    FLASH BACK to July 25, 1964 when Parramatta maintained its position at the top of the premiership ladder with its twelfth consecutive victory. Again, it was through inspired play by the MAYOR Ken Thornett which provided the magic for the team to snatch a win over a determined North Sydney...
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    Referee pelted at Cumberland

    FLASH BACK - the game that saw Barb Wire installed at Cumberland. Parramatta has always had its share (or more than its share) of passionate followers. In the early sixties the supporters made Cumberland Oval a place to be dreaded by visiting teams and officials. The Old Grandstand used to...
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    Big Win Over Touring Side

    Flash Back - Parramatta became the first Sydney Club to defeat a touring National team, when it walloped South Africa 39-18 at Cumberland Oval on Tuesday July 30, 1963. No one can take that record away EVER.. The Sprinboks were bolstered by the inclusion of Graeme Wilson (an Australian...
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    Blitz At The Scg

    Tonight's flash back brings back memories or Ken Foord's amazing ability to pluck and intercept and turn defence into attack. Parramatta scored its first win in a Sydney Cricket Ground Match of the day since 1953 when it toppled Wests 23-11. It wasn't really the end of a drought, as the team...
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    Parramatta On A Scoring Spree

    Tonights 'Flash Back' recalls the first Club game by the player set to become The Messiah for the Parramatta Rugby League and lead the team out of the wilderness after 15 years in the top League. I didn't miss a Parramatta match from 1960 until I was transferred to the bush with work in 1966...
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    From Rags to Riches

    The old grey Mayor he ain't what he used to be..but he was still fantastic and just the lift the team needed. From Rags to Riches - 1971 By Tom Easton PARRAMATTA in 1971 qualified for the semi finals only to be beaten 19-8 after 20 minutes of extra time. The teams spectacular climb...
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    Record League Terms

    ANOTHER FLASH BACK FROM MY RECORDS.. This article by Ernie Christensen, regarded by many as the greatest League journo of his era, was published in the Sydney "Sun" in February 1962. It sets out what it cost Parramatta to sign St George premiership winning half back Bobby Bugden to a five year...
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    Parramatta Hungry For First League Premiership

    This article written by the late great Daily Telegraph Sports writer George Crawford appeared in January, 1964. I thought the "Flash back" might appeal to the Club's current supporters in tracing the success of the Parramatta Rugby League Club. Attendances at club matches exceeded all previous...
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    Cumberland Copped a Royal Farewell

    For those who weren't there on that fantastic day, here is a reminder of the last game at Cumberland Oval. I found this article by Chippy amongst my records... The ground had atmosphere like no other. Hope you enjoy. CUMBERLAND COPPED A RIGHT ROYAL FAREWELL By Peter Frilingos (Daily...
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    The Mayor

    Vintage footage of the Mayor, Ken Thornett... www.centenaryofrugbyleague.com.au/site/centenary-video-on-demand.aspx?//wm9.streaming.telstra.com//OnDemand/2008/nrl/2008_centenary/corl_players/centenary129868.wmv&title=Ken+THORNETT
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    Pie in the Sky Promotion

    Hay Magpies, a finalist in the NRL One Community 2008 Grass Roots Club of the Year, is close to finalising arrangements for four former NRL players to make guest appearances during the 2009 season. The promotion, in past seasons. has been described as Pie in the Sky stuff by CRL General...
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    Grand Final Entertainment

    What school was responsible for the prematch entertainment??? Was it a sixth class project...:sarcasm::sarcasm::sarcasm: or did someone actually get paid for it Are those crap bands really necessary??? Me, I'd prefer to watch a game of footy between promising kids----or a goal kicking...
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    Do what Noel Kelly?

    Where is Noel Kelly coming from? The Australian Team of the Century hooker suggested in today's 'Sunday Telegraph' that players should be fined and not suspended for incidents occuring in the semi final series. He suggests that the fans want to see the best players in action. Lucky he didn't...
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    Souths Logan Colts Coach Mark Tookey

    Former Parramatta and NZ Warrior cult hero Mark Tookey is about to set off on a bike ride from Logan to Canberra in an endeavour to raise $250,000 towardsRoyal Children's Hospital Foundation - Cerebral Palsy Health research. The Ride will commence on October 13 and go until October 24. Mark...
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    Big Mark Tookey---Big heart to match

    Former Parramatta and NZ Warrior cult hero Mark Tookey is about to set off on a bike ride from Logan to Canberra in an endeavour to raise $250,000 towardsRoyal Children's Hospital Foundation - Cerebral Palsy Health research. The Ride will commence on October 13 and go until October 24. Mark...
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    Toooooookeeeeey

    Former Parramatta and NZ Warrior cult hero Mark Tookey is about to set off on a bike ride from Logan to Canberra in an endeavour to raise $250,000 towardsRoyal Children's Hospital Foundation - Cerebral Palsy Health research. The Ride will commence on October 13 and go until October 24. Mark...
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    Big hearted Big Mark Tookey

    Former Parramatta and NZ Warrior cult hero Mark Tookey is about to set off on a bike ride from Logan to Canberra in an endeavour to raise $250,000 towardsRoyal Children's Hospital Foundation - Cerebral Palsy Health research. The Ride will commence on October 13 and go until October 24. Mark...
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    Mark Tookey - Ride for a better day

    Former Parramatta and NZ Warrior cult hero Mark Tookey is about to set off on a bike ride from Logan to Canberra in an endeavour to raise $250,000 towards Royal Children's Hospital Foundation - Cerebral Palsy Health research. The Ride will commence on October 13 and go until October 24. Mark...
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    Toooookeeeeey

    Mark Tookey is in town next week to take his place in the Hay Magpies line up against Lake Cargelligo at the Park Oval. Tookey will be trying to emulate the feats of previous Celebrities David Furner, Snoopy Collins, Andrew McFadden, Gary Belcher and Darren Smith and keep his team unbeaten in a...

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