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[Dennis Papaioannou]

Paul McGregor feels the heat, the Rabbitohs need to find form
The Daily Telegraph
August 5, 2019 10:54am
The knives are out for St George Illawarra coach Paul McGregor.

As the Dragons’ disappointing season drags on, fed-up supporters have McGregor in their sights, and the Monday Bunker turned the spotlight on the club following Sunday’s loss to Parramatta.

“They’ve been disappointing all year,” The Daily Telegraph’s Paul Crawley said.

“They’ve got some tough questions to answer, not just about the coach but about the roster because it’s just not aiming up. There’s players in that team that are just not aiming up.”

But while McGregor is feeling there could be even bigger issues for the Dragons than the coaching position.

“The questions about the roster aren’t necessarily directed to the coach because he isn’t the person who makes the decisions there,” The Daily Telegraph’s Fatima Kdouh said.

“They’ve got a recruitment go who signs off on Ben Hunt on a million dollars, who signs off on Corey Norman and the rest.

“There are questions to be raised.

“The Dragons have won six games — that’s as many as the Bulldogs and one more than the Titans. That’s how poorly this season has gone for them.”

The Courier-Mail’s Robert Craddock said the Dragons should be performing much better given their strong squad.

“They’ve got five State of Origin players and that’s enough — there’s the backbone of a club right there,” he said

Why pray tell is the main issue really the players not aiming up?
I thought McGregor was a superb man manager and was the glue that kept the squad harmonious and ready to perform.
He keeps telling us that the effort is definitely there so that contradicts that argument.
I just don't understand why the microscope is not on this coach?
Why is he getting a free ride from all but "a section of the fan base"?
The Club decision makers and especially the media in particular seem immune to the results which are staring them in the face.
So the fans are misguided dodos that can't possibly understand what makes a footy team tick - right?
Just sheer patronizing arrogance and self serving bias I say.
The only thing that should matter is the fan base.
THAT is the club's most important asset, not the coach or the players.
Paul the "good guy" being dumped on by those big bad Saints supporters.
Poor snookums!
Does anyone at St. George have any balls?
If so, stop with the spin, stop treating your constituents like morons and get rid of McGregor, Crawley and everyone that has been part of this last 6 years.
It hasn't worked guys.
Stop flogging a dead horse.
Stop looking for scapegoats and stand in front of the problem. Don't hide behind it.
You need to act NOW.
Your obligation is to the club and to it's stake holders.
Not McGregor and his supporters internally.

 

[getsmarty]

MEDIA RELEASE


Corey Norman named among 2019 Ken Stephen Medal nominees
Author
NRL Media Release NRL Media
Timestamp
Mon 5 Aug 2019, 02:20 PM

James Tedesco, Josh Addo-Carr, Gavin Cooper, Connor Watson and Sia Soliola are amongst some of the game's biggest names to be nominated by their clubs for the 2019 Ken Stephen Medal.

The 2019 Ken Stephen Medallist will be announced during Grand Final week, with voting now open on NRL.com, providing fans the opportunity to select a nominee they feel deserves to be a finalist. The player with the highest number of votes will be included as one of four finalists announced next month.

Three other finalists will be voted via a panel of judges from across the game's administration.

This is the 31st year of the Ken Stephen Medal, with the award recognising the efforts of an NRL player who has not only achieved on the field, but has committed time off the field to supporting community projects.

2019 will also see the introduction of a reciprocal medal for a female NRL player – the Veronica White Medal – with nominees also announced next month.

NRL Head of Government and Community Relations, Jaymes Boland-Rudder said this year's Ken Stephen Medal nominees showcased a glimpse of a majority of NRL players that privately and publicly support community and charitable initiatives throughout the year.

"Each of the nominees have had wonderful seasons to date and are to be congratulated for focusing their efforts off the field in a range of positive ways, ultimately benefiting local communities," Mr Boland-Rudder said.

"Regardless of the final award, I thank these nominees – and many more – for their support of NRL, club and personal community programs throughout the year."

Fan voting is open on the NRL's community page on NRL.com through to 9:00am on Monday 19 August.

For more information about the Ken Stephen Medal and to vote, click here.

The 2019 Ken Stephen Medal is proudly supported by wealth, property and wellbeing consultancy, One Solutions.

The 2019 Ken Stephen Medal nominees are:

• Andrew McCullough – Brisbane Broncos
• Sia Soliola – Canberra Raiders
• Adam Elliott – Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
• Josh Dugan – Cronulla Sharks
• Michael Gordon – Gold Coast Titans
• Joel Thompson – Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
• Josh Addo-Carr – Melbourne Storm
• Connor Watson – Newcastle Knights
• Gavin Cooper – North Queensland Cowboys
• Nathan Brown – Parramatta Eels
• Frank Winterstein – Penrith Panthers
• Corey Norman – St George-Illawarra Dragons
• James Tedesco – Sydney Roosters
• Agnatius Paasi – New Zealand Warriors
• Josh Aloiai – Wests Tigers

https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2019/08/05/corey-norman-named-among-2019-ken-stephen-medal-nominees/

 

[getsmarty]

Why pray tell is the main issue really the players not aiming up?
I thought McGregor was a superb man manager and was the glue that kept the squad harmonious and ready to perform.
He keeps telling us that the effort is definitely there so that contradicts that argument.
I just don't understand why the microscope is not on this coach?
Why is he getting a free ride from all but "a section of the fan base"?
The Club decision makers and especially the media in particular seem immune to the results which are staring them in the face.
So the fans are misguided dodos that can't possibly understand what makes a footy team tick - right?
Just sheer patronizing arrogance and self serving bias I say.
The only thing that should matter is the fan base.
THAT is the club's most important asset, not the coach or the players.
Paul the "good guy" being dumped on by those big bad Saints supporters.
Poor snookums!
Does anyone at St. George have any balls?
If so, stop with the spin, stop treating your constituents like morons and get rid of McGregor, Crawley and everyone that has been part of this last 6 years.
It hasn't worked guys.
Stop flogging a dead horse.
Stop looking for scapegoats and stand in front of the problem. Don't hide behind it.
You need to act NOW.
Your obligation is to the club and to it's stake holders.
Not McGregor and his supporters internally.

Agree with much of what you have stated Dennis...Only problem is that the Board don't see McGregor as the problem............we are stuck with him.

 

[SEAT 1A]

But while McGregor is feeling there could be even bigger issues for the Dragons than the coaching position.

“The questions about the roster aren’t necessarily directed to the coach because he isn’t the person who makes the decisions there,” The Daily Telegraph’s Fatima Kdouh said.

“They’ve got a recruitment go who signs off on Ben Hunt on a million dollars, who signs off on Corey Norman and the rest.

“There are questions to be raised.

No, there is no questions to be made about recruitment.

The club signed a quality half back tick, signed the best available 5/8 to replace Widdop, tick and yes, the necessary questions need to be directed at the coach but are not, go figure.

 

[BLM01]

No, there is no questions to be made about recruitment.

The club signed a quality half back tick, signed the best available 5/8 to replace Widdop, tick and yes, the necessary questions need to be directed at the coach but are not, go figure.

I'll go a step further. We have a quality 9, forward pack at full strength with JDB and I think a potentially quality 1 who needs good coaching to succeed.
Recruitment is partly to blame (But with McGregor because he is involved with helping choosing the player not the pay rate) in only the fact they have chosen their depth poorly in the backs and Mary is largely to blame in coaching the backs for poor defense and all attacking structures and guilty of not rewarding the better CC performers to shake the tree a little bit.
But depth also comes about being hamstrung what cap space we have and Yes we paid overs for our centres without enough consistent form on the board, probably overs for a half but we are not alone there and our good forward pack cost us a bit.
And you got to keep those good up and comer development players we so rightly all call for so that costs money too..especially the ones that prove themselves.

So recruitment cant get it perfect and make a 100% all good decisions but they are only a small part of the problem here

 

[getsmarty]

The odd couple: Reynolds and James Graham
Wests Tigers playmaker Josh Reynolds talks to NRL.com his special relationship with James Graham ahead of his milestone game

https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2019/08/06/the-odd-couple-reynolds-and-james-graham/

 

[Old Kogarah Boy 1]

MEDIA RELEASE


Corey Norman named among 2019 Ken Stephen Medal nominees
Author
NRL Media Release NRL Media
Timestamp
Mon 5 Aug 2019, 02:20 PM

James Tedesco, Josh Addo-Carr, Gavin Cooper, Connor Watson and Sia Soliola are amongst some of the game's biggest names to be nominated by their clubs for the 2019 Ken Stephen Medal.

The 2019 Ken Stephen Medallist will be announced during Grand Final week, with voting now open on NRL.com, providing fans the opportunity to select a nominee they feel deserves to be a finalist. The player with the highest number of votes will be included as one of four finalists announced next month.

Three other finalists will be voted via a panel of judges from across the game's administration.

This is the 31st year of the Ken Stephen Medal, with the award recognising the efforts of an NRL player who has not only achieved on the field, but has committed time off the field to supporting community projects.

2019 will also see the introduction of a reciprocal medal for a female NRL player – the Veronica White Medal – with nominees also announced next month.

NRL Head of Government and Community Relations, Jaymes Boland-Rudder said this year's Ken Stephen Medal nominees showcased a glimpse of a majority of NRL players that privately and publicly support community and charitable initiatives throughout the year.

"Each of the nominees have had wonderful seasons to date and are to be congratulated for focusing their efforts off the field in a range of positive ways, ultimately benefiting local communities," Mr Boland-Rudder said.

"Regardless of the final award, I thank these nominees – and many more – for their support of NRL, club and personal community programs throughout the year."

Fan voting is open on the NRL's community page on NRL.com through to 9:00am on Monday 19 August.

For more information about the Ken Stephen Medal and to vote, click here.

The 2019 Ken Stephen Medal is proudly supported by wealth, property and wellbeing consultancy, One Solutions.

The 2019 Ken Stephen Medal nominees are:

• Andrew McCullough – Brisbane Broncos
• Sia Soliola – Canberra Raiders
• Adam Elliott – Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
• Josh Dugan – Cronulla Sharks
• Michael Gordon – Gold Coast Titans
• Joel Thompson – Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
• Josh Addo-Carr – Melbourne Storm
• Connor Watson – Newcastle Knights
• Gavin Cooper – North Queensland Cowboys
• Nathan Brown – Parramatta Eels
• Frank Winterstein – Penrith Panthers
• Corey Norman – St George-Illawarra Dragons
• James Tedesco – Sydney Roosters
• Agnatius Paasi – New Zealand Warriors
• Josh Aloiai – Wests Tigers

https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2019/08/05/corey-norman-named-among-2019-ken-stephen-medal-nominees/

They must be lacking nominations?

Norman has be average at best.
I / we expected him to turn up a lot more than what he has.

He has been good at times but displays a very lazy streak and goes MIA.

Maybe he's poorly coach by McIdiot but l did expect better.

 

[BLM01]

They must be lacking nominations?

Norman has be average at best.
I / we expected him to turn up a lot more than what he has.

He has been good at times but displays a very lazy streak and goes MIA.

Maybe he's poorly coach by McIdiot but l did expect better.

OKB..nothing top do with on field stuff...misguided comments there!

 

[Warabrook saint]

Agree with much of what you have stated Dennis...Only problem is that the Board don't see McGregor as the problem............we are stuck with him.

They're as stupid as he is

 

[Warabrook saint]

They must be lacking nominations?

Norman has be average at best.
I / we expected him to turn up a lot more than what he has.

He has been good at times but displays a very lazy streak and goes MIA.

Maybe he's poorly coach by McIdiot but l did expect better.

I remember a parra fan lurking on here commenting as such

 

[getsmarty]

The signatures your team should be chasing this off season



Ben Horsley new author
Roar Rookie
9 hours ago


With some clubs already having booked their trip to Bali, it’s time to take a look at who your club should be chasing this off-season.

The last couple of years have seen a number of players break contract to leave for other clubs, so don’t be surprised to see players like that arise. Retention is also on the cards for some clubs who have depth in all positions.

St George Illawarra Dragons – Tim Sheens

Paul McGregor must go – his ship has sailed.

There are reports floating around that Sheens could be leaving Hull Kingston Rovers at the end of this season and he is the man to turn around the Dragons after successful stints with the Tigers and the Kangaroos.


https://www.theroar.com.au/2019/08/06/the-signatures-your-team-should-be-chasing-this-off-season/

 

[thebigredv]

The signatures your team should be chasing this off season



Ben Horsley new author
Roar Rookie
9 hours ago


With some clubs already having booked their trip to Bali, it’s time to take a look at who your club should be chasing this off-season.

The last couple of years have seen a number of players break contract to leave for other clubs, so don’t be surprised to see players like that arise. Retention is also on the cards for some clubs who have depth in all positions.

St George Illawarra Dragons – Tim Sheens

Paul McGregor must go – his ship has sailed.

There are reports floating around that Sheens could be leaving Hull Kingston Rovers at the end of this season and he is the man to turn around the Dragons after successful stints with the Tigers and the Kangaroos.


https://www.theroar.com.au/2019/08/06/the-signatures-your-team-should-be-chasing-this-off-season/

At least Ben Horsely gets it. Whoever that is.

 

[Qapm]

Can't find a thread for podcasts but will throw this in here as FYI for those interested.
On the Full Credit to the Boy's Podcast Soward called in and answered a couple of questions.

It's long so at the 46:20 minute mark the boys discuss the Dragons thrashing at the hands of the Eels.There's mention of the Dragon patriots that brought the Fail Mary and Step Down signs. They bring up a good point that Supercoach's record after the Eels' game equals the record that got Price sacked.

At the 59 minute park Jamie Soward gets on the phone. Nothing dramatic but he mentions nonperformance, Widdop returning to the 5/8 position at the end of the season, and need to expose the quality reserve grade players to the first grade for experience. They only discuss the Dragons for 5 minutes before moving on to other teams.

 

[Old Kogarah Boy 1]

OKB..nothing top do with on field stuff...misguided comments there!

No worries, if Norman is helping the less fortunate off the field, then well done to him and those who assist.

 

[getsmarty]

Kezie Apps not letting favourites tag sway the Dragons
NRLW Dragons forward Kezie Apps says that if the Dragons are favourites for this year, she is hoping it doesn't get to her and her teammates


https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2019/08/07/kezie-apps-not-letting-favourites-tag-sway-the-dragons/

 

[getsmarty]

Norman's Ken Stephens Medal nomination a no-brainer
Author
Dragons.com.au dragons.com.au
Timestamp
Wed 7 Aug 2019, 10:16 AM

St George Illawarra fullback Corey Norman earlier this week was among the 15 NRL players nominated for the 2019 Ken Stephens Medal community award.

As reflected in Dragons Community's mantra, Norman has had nothing but a positive impact on people's lives throughout the club's catchment area and beyond in 2019.

Although he personally prefers not to seek notoriety or adulation for his work, we can't help but encourage Red V members and fans to vote Norman for this prestigious award.

Since joining the Dragons, Norman has engaged predominately in the club's grassroots programs. This is an area where he proactively recognises the influence NRL players can have on junior rugby league development.

Norman's involvement from a Dragons perspective has included attendance at local junior league clubs, school assemblies, community events and training experiences.

Corey has also shown an active interest in CLONTARFF academies from Dubbo South, Mt Druitt and Shalvey, all of which who have attended training in 2019 as part of their program to assist young Indigenous men to improve their education, life skills, discipline and self-esteem.

Vote #1 Corey Norman for the 2019 Ken Stephens Medal



Helping the homeless inspires NRL stars

Outside of his commitments to the NRL and Dragons, Corey has regularly volunteered his time with the Pass It On Clothing and Co – a company which takes clothing donations directly to those in need.

Pass It On Clothing & Co set-up a wardrobe station at three weekly services, two in Sydney (Martin Place and Parramatta) and one in Gosford as well as a specific female outreach centre ran monthly in Arncliffe.

"Corey is now a permanent and integral part of the weekly outreach team at both Martin Place and Parramatta," Pass It On Clothing and Co. founder Chris Vagg said.

"The space he works in has many challenges, with many of the homeless friends suffering from mental illness, addiction issues and general disengagement from society.

"The work Corey is doing here is having a huge impact on those he meets. Whether that be by lending an ear to listen to those that arrive on the night looking to share a story, talking about the NRL on the weekend or helping decide between one piece of clothing or another."

Importantly, Norman also donates items from his own clothing line 'YKTR' to the cause as well as encourage other NRL players to join in donating clothes to Pass It On.

Another of Norman's good deeds in 2019 went viral earlier this season in the aftermath of the Dragons' Round 2 clash against South Sydney.

During his usual post-game interactions with fans, a conversation with a teenager saw the boy reveal to Norman that he had no safe way to get home. Norman would end up driving him home to ensure his safety.

Positivity is a natural value for Corey. With a history of actively supporting and encouraging those who face adversity, he inspires others to make a positive difference. The Dragons have been oh so fortunate to have him join the Red V in 2019.

Vote #1 Corey Norman for the 2019 Ken Stephens Medal


https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2019/08/07/normans-ken-stephens-medal-nomination-a-no-brainer/

 

[getsmarty]

Norman honoured to be nominated for Ken Stephen Medal
St George Illawarra Dragons fullback and Pass it on Clothing advocate Corey Norman talks about what being nominated for the Ken Stephen Medal means to him. Dragons hooker Cameron McInnes also tells a story about Norman's passion for helping the community.

https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2019/08/07/norman-honoured-to-be-nominated-for-ken-stephen-medal/

 

[getsmarty]

HALL OF FAME


Four former St George, Illawarra players nominated for HOF
Author
NRL.com
Timestamp
Wed 7 Aug 2019, 08:15 PM

A cavalcade of rugby league greats stretching from dual Rabbitohs premiership winner of the 1950s Ian Moir to modern marvels Danny Buderus and Craig Fitzgibbon have been short-listed for induction into the NRL Hall of Fame in 2019.

From the list of 25 stellar nominees, up to four will be added to the Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Sydney on Wednesday, August 14.

For the first time contributors will also be honoured with one administrator, one print journalist and one broadcast journalist to be added to the Hall of Fame.

“This is a wonderful group of players – all of whom would not look out of place in our Hall of Fame,” said NRL CEO Todd Greenberg.

"We have literally thousands of games of experience and at least one player in every position.

"The players cross a range of eras too, being a wonderful reflection of the game’s incredible history.

“The formal induction of our players and our contributors will be an extremely special and memorable night."

The 25 short-listed players
Greg Alexander


Gary Belcher

Danny Buderus

Les Cowie

Craig Fitzgibbon
Born: June 16, 1977, Wollongong, NSW

Junior Football: Dapto Canaries

Clubs: Illawarra, St George Illawarra, Sydney Roosters

Position: Second Row/Lock

Premiership Career 1998-2009: Played 263 (231+32). Tries 42, Goals 718, Points 1604

Illawarra 1998: Played 20 (10+10). Tries 2, Goals 38, Points 84

St George Illawarra 1999: Played 15 (5+10). Tries 4, Goals 25, Points 66

Sydney Roosters 2000-09: Played 228 (216+12). Tries 36, Goals 655, Points 1454

First-Grade Debut: Illawarra v Newcastle at WIN Stadium, 28/3/1998 (Rd 3)

Grand Finals: 5 – St George Illawarra 1999 r (L), Sydney Roosters 2000 (L), 2002 (W), 2003 (L), 2004 (L)

Rep Career

Australia: Tests 18 (2002-08), Tri-Nations 2004, 2005

NSW: State of Origins 11 (2003-08).

Denis Flannery

Michael Hancock


Paul Harragon

Garry Jack

Stacey Jones


Bob Lindner

Ian Moir

Michael O’Connor
Born: November 30, 1960, Nowra, NSW

Junior Football: Woden Valley United/Canberra RU

Clubs: St George, Manly

Position: Centre

Premiership Career 1983-92: Played 193 (186+7). Tries 87, Goals 310, Field Goals 11, Points 979

St George 1983-86: Played 78 (71+7). Tries 33, Goals 130, Field Goals 9, Points 401

Manly 1987-92: Played 115 (115+0). Tries 54, Goals 180, Field Goals 2, Points 578

First-Grade Debut: St George v Wests at Kogarah Jubilee Oval, 13/3/1983 (Rd 3)

Grand Finals: 2 – St George 1985 (L), Manly 1987 (W)

Rep Career

Australia: Tests 18 (1986-89); Kangaroo tour 1986; World Cup 1988

NSW: State of Origins 19 (1985-91).

Terry Randall

Rod Reddy
Born: March 1, 1954, Rockhampton, QLD

Junior Football: Rockhampton

Clubs: St George, Illawarra

Position: Lock/Second Row

Premiership Career 1972-85: Played 239 (228+11). Tries 66, Goals 1, Points 202

St George 1972-83: Played 204 (195+9). Tries 65, Goals 1, Points 198

Illawarra 1984-85: Played 35 (33+2). Tries 1, Points 4

First-Grade Debut: St George v Parramatta at Kogarah Jubilee Oval, 21/5/1972 (Rd 10)

Grand Finals: 3 – St George 1977 (D), 1977R (W), 1979 (W)

Rep Career

Australia: Tests 17 (1977-82); World Series 1977; Kangaroo tours 1978, 1982

NSW: Interstate matches 11 (1973-80) Matches v touring international teams 2 (1974-77)

Queensland: State of Origins 1 (1980).

Steve Renouf


Eric Simms


Paul Sironen


Dick Thornett
Born: September 23, 1940, Sydney, NSW

Died: October 12, 2011, Sydney, NSW

Junior Football: Randwick Rugby

Clubs: Parramatta, Eastern Suburbs

Position: Second Row

Premiership Career 1963-72: Played 169 (167+2). Tries 36, Goals 15, Field Goals 19, Points 176

Parramatta 1963-71: Played 160 (160+0). Tries 35, Goals 15, Field Goals 19, Points 173

Easts 1972: Played 9 (7+2). Tries 1, Points 3

First-Grade Debut: Parramatta v St George at Sydney Cricket Ground, 6/4/1963 (Rd 1)

Rep Career

Australia: Tests 14 (1963-68)

NSW: Interstate matches 11 (1963-69), Matches v touring international teams 2 (1964-66).

Geoff Toovey
Born: June 17, 1969, Sydney, NSW

Junior Football: Belrose Eagles

Clubs: Manly, Northern Eagles

Position: Halfback/Hooker

Premiership Career 1988-2001: Played 286 (278+8). Tries 35, Points 140

Manly 1988-99: Played 238 (230+8). Tries 35, Points 140

Northern Eagles 2000-01: Played 48 (48+0). Points Nil

First-Grade Debut: Manly v Cronulla at Brookvale Oval, 7/5/1988 (Rd 10)

Grand Finals: 3 – Manly 1995 c (L), 1996 c (W), 1997 c (L)

Rep Career

Australia: Tests 13 (1991-98)

NSW: State of Origins 15 (1990-2000).


Paul Vautin
Born: July 21, 1959, Brisbane, QLD

Junior Football: Wests Mitchelton

Clubs: Manly, Eastern Suburbs

Position: Lock/Second Row

Premiership Career 1979-91: Played 238 (227+11). Tries 21, Goals 2, Field Goals 2, Points 78

Manly 1979-89: Played 204 (193+11). Tries 20, Goals 2, Field Goals 2, Points 74

Easts 1990-91: Played 34 (34+0). Tries 1, Points 4

First-Grade Debut: Manly v St George at Kogarah Jubilee Oval, 24/3/1979 (Rd 1)

Grand Finals: 3 – Manly 1982 (L), 1983 (L), 1987 c (W)

Rep Career

Australia: Tests 13 (1982-89)

Queensland: State of Origins 22 (1982-90).

Elwyn Walters
Born: June 25, 1943, Murwillumbah, NSW

Junior Football: Tweed Heads Seagulls

Clubs: South Sydney, Eastern Suburbs, Manly

Position: Hooker

Premiership Career 1967-77: Played 197 (194+3). Tries 22, Points 66

Souths 1967-73: Played 128 (128+0). Tries 17, Points 51

Easts 1974-76: Played 61 (58+3). Tries 5, Points 15

Manly 1977: Played 8 (8+0). Points Nil

First-Grade Debut: Souths v Penrith at Redfern Oval, 6/8/1967 (Rd 20)

Grand Finals: 6 – Souths 1967 (W), 1968 (W), 1969 (L), 1970 (W), Easts 1974 (W), 1975 (W)

Rep Career

Australia: Tests 20 (1969-74); Kangaroo tours 1967-68, 1973, World Cups 1970, 1972

NSW: Interstate matches 11 (1969-74), Matches v touring international teams 1 (1970).

Kevin Walters
Born: October 20, 1967, Rockhampton, QLD

Junior Football: Booval Swifts

Clubs: Canberra, Brisbane Broncos

Position: Five-eighth

Premiership Career 1987-2001: Played 287 (272+15). Tries 74, Points 296

Canberra 1987-89: Played 46 (33+13). Tries 9, Points 36

Brisbane 1990-2001: Played 241 (239+2). Tries 65, Points 260

First-Grade Debut: Canberra v Norths at Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan, 21/3/1987 (Rd 4)

Grand Finals: 7 – Canberra 1987 r (L) 1989 r (W), Brisbane 1992 (W), 1993 (W), 1997 (W), 1998 (W), 2000 c (W)

Rep Career

Australia: Tests 11 (1991-98); World Cup 1992; Kangaroo tour 1994

Queensland: State of Origins 20 (1989-99).

Ruben Wiki
Born: January 21, 1973, Auckland, NZ

Junior Football: Otahuhu Leopards

Clubs: Canberra, Auckland

Position: Centre/Second Row/Prop

Premiership Career 1993-2008: Played 312 (290+22). Tries 72, Points 288

Canberra 1993-2004: Played 225 (208+17). Tries 60, Points 240

Auckland 2005-08: Played 87 (82+5). Tries 12, Points 48

First-Grade Debut: Canberra v Souths at Bruce Stadium, 13/6/1993 (Rd 11)

Grand Finals: 1 – Canberra 1994 (W)

Rep Career

New Zealand: Tests 55 (1994-2006), Tri-Nations 1999, 2004, 2005, 2006 Captained the Kiwis in 18 Tests; World Cups 1995, 2000.

Former St George captain Craig Young.
Craig Young
Born: June 25, 1956, Wollongong, NSW

Junior Football: Thirroul/Corrimal

Club: St George

Position: Prop

Premiership Career 1977-88: Played 234 (232+2). Tries 11, Field Goals 2, Points 42

First-Grade Debut: St George v Penrith at Kogarah Jubilee Oval, 20/3/1977 (Rd 1)

Grand Finals: 3 – St George 1977 (D), 1977R (W), 1979 c (W)

Rep Career

Australia: Tests 20 (1978-84); Kangaroo tours 1978, 1982

NSW: Interstate matches 5 (1979-81), Matches v touring international teams 1 (1977), State of Origins 5 (1980-84).



https://www.dragons.com.au/news/201...t-george-illawarra-players-nominated-for-hof/

 

[West coast dragon]

At least Ben Horsely gets it. Whoever that is.

He’s mrs Horsley’s son!

 

[Old Kogarah Boy 1]

Eric Simms................. Great footballer, lovely human being.
I had the pleasure to meet him in the late nineties.
Very humble.