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Happy St George's Day

Willow

Willow

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*bump* Happy St George's Day...

On this day in 1921, a St George first grade team ran onto the field for the first time.

Our birthday, April 23rd, is also St George's Day around the world.

Happy Birthday to us!

SAINTS' FIRST PREMIERSHIP MATCH
KICKOFF ON 'ST GEORGES DAY', 1921
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Saturday, April 23, 1921. Venue: Sydney Sports Ground. Kickoff: 3:15pm
Saints' first match was coincidentally scheduled for 'St George's Day', 1921. Their opponents were Glebe, captained by William 'Binghi' Benson who went on to play for Saints in 1927 and featured the mighty Frank 'Chunky' Burge who would later captain-coach St George.
1921_gilbert_0.jpg
Herb Gilbert Snr (pic left) had the honour of being the inaugural first grade captain and coach. A veteran of 33 years old, Gilbert was regarded as one of the greatest centres in the game. His inspiration and experience brought instant respect to the new club.

Saints went down 4 -3 but kept the more fancied Glebe tryless.
George Carstairs (pic right) had the honour of scoring Saints' first ever try.
sh_carstairs1.jpg


A standout player for St George was forward, Ernie Lapham who out-performed his rivals.

The inaugural FIRST GRADE TEAM on the day (with numbers)
Fullback:1- Lyall Wall.
Wing three quarters: 2- George 'Bluey' Carstairs; 5- Norman Shadlow.
Centre three quarters: 3- Herb Gilbert (captain-coach); 4- Reg Fusedale.
Halves: 8- Tommy Burns; 9- Frank Gray.
Forwards: 10- Clarrie Tye; 11- Roy 'Bunny' Bossi; 12- Tony Redmond; 13- Ernie 'Curly' Lapham; 14- Sid Field; 15- Jack Clark.
Reserves: 6- Lew Heuschkel; 7- A. Bossi, 16- F 'Skinny' Wilkins; 17- J. Morris

http://jubileeavenue.com.au/history/1921-1925.php
 
Como Connection

Como Connection

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Willow said:
*bump* Happy St George's Day...

On this day in 1921, a St George first grade team ran onto the field for the first time.

Our birthday, April 23rd, is also St George's Day around the world.

Happy Birthday to us!

SAINTS' FIRST PREMIERSHIP MATCH
KICKOFF ON 'ST GEORGES DAY', 1921
-----------------------------------------------------
Saturday, April 23, 1921. Venue: Sydney Sports Ground. Kickoff: 3:15pm
Saints' first match was coincidentally scheduled for 'St George's Day', 1921. Their opponents were Glebe, captained by William 'Binghi' Benson who went on to play for Saints in 1927 and featured the mighty Frank 'Chunky' Burge who would later captain-coach St George.
1921_gilbert_0.jpg
Herb Gilbert Snr (pic left) had the honour of being the inaugural first grade captain and coach. A veteran of 33 years old, Gilbert was regarded as one of the greatest centres in the game. His inspiration and experience brought instant respect to the new club.

Saints went down 4 -3 but kept the more fancied Glebe tryless.
George Carstairs (pic right) had the honour of scoring Saints' first ever try.
sh_carstairs1.jpg


A standout player for St George was forward, Ernie Lapham who out-performed his rivals.

The inaugural FIRST GRADE TEAM on the day (with numbers)
Fullback:1- Lyall Wall.
Wing three quarters: 2- George 'Bluey' Carstairs; 5- Norman Shadlow.
Centre three quarters: 3- Herb Gilbert (captain-coach); 4- Reg Fusedale.
Halves: 8- Tommy Burns; 9- Frank Gray.
Forwards: 10- Clarrie Tye; 11- Roy 'Bunny' Bossi; 12- Tony Redmond; 13- Ernie 'Curly' Lapham; 14- Sid Field; 15- Jack Clark.
Reserves: 6- Lew Heuschkel; 7- A. Bossi, 16- F 'Skinny' Wilkins; 17- J. Morris

http://jubileeavenue.com.au/history/1921-1925.php
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Gareth67

Gareth67

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gregstar said:
i make do.

i just know you undress when you respond.
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That is something you or for that matter , no one would like to see , your body truly does change over the 70 year mark , so hold to your youthful looks as long as you can , you young whippersnapper !
 
Frank Facer

Frank Facer

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Happy St George's Day to everyone.

We are the only club in the comp that has their own day.

I think all Saints fans should wear their St George jersey today if possible, or wear a St George tie to work, if they wear ties to work or wear something St George to help celebrate our day. We should all be wishing each other Happy St George's Day. Sending SMS's and letting everyone else know that it is St George Day. It is a shame that ANZAC Day is so close or else we could even try to schedule home games at Kogarah, on St Georges Day.

Going back many years ago I used to wish my friends Happy Australia Day on January the 26th, when no one else did. One of my mates used to say to me "You're being a smart ass, aren't you"? And I was. You could say I was taking the piss. lol My mate didn't see the funny side of it. But now it has actually caught on and people do wish each other Happy Australia Day. lol
 
Como Connection

Como Connection

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Willow said:
Sounds like you're on world-wide a pub crawl Como. Hard work but I suppose someone has to do it.
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Ta Willow
I will be on the Gold Coast late June and it would be good to catch up.
I can catch a bus up to meet if suits.
Will call you early June.
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Willow

Willow

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Happy St George's Day to one and all.
Willow said:
*bump* Happy St George's Day...

On this day in 1921, a St George first grade team ran onto the field for the first time.

Our birthday, April 23rd, is also St George's Day around the world.

Happy Birthday to us!

SAINTS' FIRST PREMIERSHIP MATCH
KICKOFF ON 'ST GEORGES DAY', 1921
-----------------------------------------------------
Saturday, April 23, 1921. Venue: Sydney Sports Ground. Kickoff: 3:15pm
Saints' first match was coincidentally scheduled for 'St George's Day', 1921. Their opponents were Glebe, captained by William 'Binghi' Benson who went on to play for Saints in 1927 and featured the mighty Frank 'Chunky' Burge who would later captain-coach St George.
1921_gilbert_0.jpg
Herb Gilbert Snr (pic left) had the honour of being the inaugural first grade captain and coach. A veteran of 33 years old, Gilbert was regarded as one of the greatest centres in the game. His inspiration and experience brought instant respect to the new club.

Saints went down 4 -3 but kept the more fancied Glebe tryless.
George Carstairs (pic right) had the honour of scoring Saints' first ever try.
sh_carstairs1.jpg


A standout player for St George was forward, Ernie Lapham who out-performed his rivals.

The inaugural FIRST GRADE TEAM on the day (with numbers)
Fullback:1- Lyall Wall.
Wing three quarters: 2- George 'Bluey' Carstairs; 5- Norman Shadlow.
Centre three quarters: 3- Herb Gilbert (captain-coach); 4- Reg Fusedale.
Halves: 8- Tommy Burns; 9- Frank Gray.
Forwards: 10- Clarrie Tye; 11- Roy 'Bunny' Bossi; 12- Tony Redmond; 13- Ernie 'Curly' Lapham; 14- Sid Field; 15- Jack Clark.
Reserves: 6- Lew Heuschkel; 7- A. Bossi, 16- F 'Skinny' Wilkins; 17- J. Morris

http://jubileeavenue.com.au/history/1921-1925.php
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Gareth67

Gareth67

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possm said:
Today is also Mrs Possm's birthday. We will be celebrating with a nice backed dinner at home with my 5 kids and 5 grand kids.

Desert will be a red and white pavlova and like last year we will sing 'When the Saints go marching in' after the happy birthday song.
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Make sure you don’t go chewing on any eucalyptus leaves possum and happy birthday to your missus.
 
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