Ernie Wanka

[iggy plop]

On 2SM today the Talkin' Sport boys were discussing great characters of rugby league over the years. Paul Langmack was on the panel and he brought up the name Ernie Wanka - a former Parramatta forward from the 70's.

Anyone see this rather unfortunately named man play or heard stories about him? I heard he was originally from Darwin and also played in the Brisbane league comp. Could you imagine the chant going around the ground when big Ernie took the field? :lol:


btw, Good to hear Langmack playing the clown again now he is free from coaching. He can be a funny prick.

 

[bartman]

Can't place him, but I only go from about 1977 onwards...

You sure it wasn't just a gee-up? Paul Hogan had a character on his weekly TV show around then called Leo Wanker.

 

[iggy plop]

No he's definitely a real Wanka.

The funniest real name ever IMO.

 

[The Colonel]

Ask Suitman in the Parra forum - he'll tell ya. :lol:

 

[fish eel]

Have Suitman and Wanka ever been seen together???????

 

[The Colonel]

By all accounts no....

 

[Cupid Stunt]

You mentioned Darwin & a quick google search finds...

"the NT Government's director of roads, Ernie Wanka "

http://www.abc.net.au/rural/nt/stories/s1119672.htm

Could be one & the same. Nothing an email wouldnt clear up.

 

[Go The Dolphins]

No he's definitely a real Wanka.

The funniest real name ever IMO.

must be related to wally lewis

i remember being at origin game in the 80s and i heard the chant
Wallys a wanka
Wallys a wanka :lol: :lol:

 

[Bobby DIGital]

lol Peggy Bundy's maiden name was Wanka..and her family was from Wanka County.. :lol:

 

[Suitman]

The Northern Territory director of roads is indeed Ernie Wanka - the one and same that played for Parra in the seventies.

He returned there after his playing days to captain - coach the Darwin team, and still resides there.

I would think it is quite obvious why he keeps a low profile.
I even have old Big League programmes that have him listed.

Cheers Suity .

 

[zulu]

On 2SM today the Talkin' Sport boys were discussing great characters of rugby league over the years. Paul Langmack was on the panel and he brought up the name Ernie Wanka - a former Parramatta forward from the 70's.

:lol:

 

[LeagueXIII]

And here is the man himself from the programme of the 1983 Darwin RL Grand Final

 

[kdalymc]

Yeah it’s pronounced Wonker

 

[Hutty1986]

Biggest bump since octomum

 

[This Year?]

Did he get rubbed out of the game?

I'll show myself out...

 

[TIGER14]

Did he get rubbed out of the game?

I'll show myself out...

I'm still waiting for his cumback

 

[AJB1102]

I'm still waiting for his cumback

He blew it

 

[sensesmaybenumbed]

I'll show myself out...

You'll go blind

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Imagine calling your kid Ernie, parents can be so cruel.

 

[Silent Knight]

You can Ernie it on a rugby league field.
You can Ernie it as the director of roads.
You can Ernie it with a nice moist towel.
Matter of fact I've pulled one now.
A hard earned name needs a nice long tug.
And the best long tug is Wanka.
Ernie Wanka.