Norm Provan RIP

[Captain Apollo]

I posted this over in the main NRL forum, but thought considering the subject, Dragons fans might find this article of interest as it epitomises what Norm Provan was like as a player -

Immortal's 'heroic' act after grand final thuggery

Legend's incredible response to 'belting'

wwos.nine.com.au

 

[jak]

RIP Sticks.....Great player, great leader and great human being......you will be sadly missed but never forgotten

how are you going now mate?

 

[TruSaint]

The Norm Provan Grandstand

The Immortal Norm Provan passed away on 13 October, 2021.

"Provan played a crucial role in St George's 'Never Before, Never Again' era, playing part in 10 of the club's 11 successive grand final victories (1956-65), the latter five of which he acted as captain-coach. The aftermath of St George's 1963 win over Western Suburbs saw one of Australia's most memorable sporting images captured, now known as 'The Gladiators', with Provan embracing then Magpies captain Arthur Summons.A sculptured trophy of this special moment has been awarded to the victorious grand final team since 1982, now known as the 'Provan Summons' Trophy." - St.George-Illawarra Dragons

The grandstand at Kogarah Jubilee has never been named after anyone. It should be named after the Immortal Norm Provan. Let's make this happen Georges River Council!

I am seeking your support and calling on you to sign this petition which will be presented to the General Manager of Georges River Council. Thanks for your support.

(Petition authorised by Lachlan McLean - PO Box 765, Kogarah, 1485. 0419 555 863)

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The Norm Provan Grandstand

The Immortal Norm Provan passed away on 13 October, 2021. "Provan played a crucial role in St George's 'Never Before, Never Again' era, playing part in 10 of the club's 11 successive grand final victories (1956-65), the latter five of which he acted as captain-coach. The aftermath of St...

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[Mojo]

I was born in Kogarah Hospital in 1957. Lived and went to school in Bexley. Norm Provan himself sold me my first footy when I wasn‘t tall enough to see over the counter. I still remember the huge guy taking all the time needed to talk to me about how to lace it and polish it (they were made from leather with inflatable bladders inside back then!). I wore the RedV throughout my childhood. It’s in my genes. I still remember him. What a great guy!

 

[RED73V]

What a great moment in time with one of the GREATS this is for Ben Hornby. As a Dragons tragic I am not old enough to have seen the Legend of Provan play, even though I have been following the Dragons for 40 + years. My deepest condolences to all of his closest people in life . He is one of the GREATEST WE WILL EVER SEE CAUSE HE WORE THE RED V .

 

[SEAT 1A]

All I can do is to imagine what is was like to follow our great club back then.
For those who saw him play and support the mighty Saints at that time, as they say "never before never again".

I never saw "Sticks" play or met the great man however, by those words, it tells me what he was made of, quality.

I know it's a different time know however, a few more people like Norm would be nice.

Go the mighty Dragons.

 

[TruSaint]

All I can do is to imagine what is was like to follow our great club back then.
For those who saw him play and support the mighty Saints at that time, as they say "never before never again".

I never saw "Sticks" play or met the great man however, by those words, it tells me what he was made of, quality.

I know it's a different time know however, a few more people like Norm would be nice.

Go the mighty Dragons.

Yes mate.
Well said.

 

[TruSaint]

 

[Blood Shot Eyes]

Getting there thanks mate...how about you?

how are you going now mate?

 

[jak]

Getting there thanks mate...how about you?

good to hear, as for me all good news so far i feel a top four finish next season will sort us both out,keep getting there mate best of luck to you me and the saints.

 

[Ghostface Killah]

Hopefully our boys put in a better effort for Sticks than they did for Lance.

 

[denis preston]

If i can be mischievous , how about the Provan cup fought between Dragons v his junior club cronulla SUTHERLAND ! Can see some here this morning spewing out their cornflakes for any acknowledgement that Norm was born & bread from that area !

 

[George Dragon]

If i can be mischievous , how about the Provan cup fought between Dragons v his junior club cronulla SUTHERLAND ! Can see some here this morning spewing out their cornflakes for any acknowledgement that Norm was born & bread from that area !

We already play for the Monty Porter cup.

 

[Old Timer]

We already play for the Monty Porter cup.

The Monty Porter Cup is a fitting tribute to Monty who was a wonderful "tradesman" among so many stars and he won 6 premierships with St George and Norm of course won 10 what a record of achievement.

 

[Willow]

The Norm Provan Grandstand

The Immortal Norm Provan passed away on 13 October, 2021.

"Provan played a crucial role in St George's 'Never Before, Never Again' era, playing part in 10 of the club's 11 successive grand final victories (1956-65), the latter five of which he acted as captain-coach. The aftermath of St George's 1963 win over Western Suburbs saw one of Australia's most memorable sporting images captured, now known as 'The Gladiators', with Provan embracing then Magpies captain Arthur Summons.A sculptured trophy of this special moment has been awarded to the victorious grand final team since 1982, now known as the 'Provan Summons' Trophy." - St.George-Illawarra Dragons

The grandstand at Kogarah Jubilee has never been named after anyone. It should be named after the Immortal Norm Provan. Let's make this happen Georges River Council!

I am seeking your support and calling on you to sign this petition which will be presented to the General Manager of Georges River Council. Thanks for your support.

(Petition authorised by Lachlan McLean - PO Box 765, Kogarah, 1485. 0419 555 863)

MORE:

The Norm Provan Grandstand

The Immortal Norm Provan passed away on 13 October, 2021. "Provan played a crucial role in St George's 'Never Before, Never Again' era, playing part in 10 of the club's 11 successive grand final victories (1956-65), the latter five of which he acted as captain-coach. The aftermath of St...

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It has happened. Well done Lachlan. Council votes unanimously to name Grandstand at Kogarah Jubilee to honour Norm Provan.

Grandstand named after Rugby League Immortal Norman Provan

Georges River Council voted unanimously to proceed with the renaming of the stand at its February 28 meeting....

www.theleader.com.au

 

[TruSaint]

It has happened. Well done Lachlan. Council votes unanimously to name Grandstand at Kogarah Jubilee to honour Norm Provan.

Grandstand named after Rugby League Immortal Norman Provan

Georges River Council voted unanimously to proceed with the renaming of the stand at its February 28 meeting....

www.theleader.com.au

Thanks @Willow

Fantastic news in what is a miserable day.

Well deserved.

Edit :- Shameful its not on the Clubs website already.

 

[Maddragon99]

Thanks @Willow

Fantastic news in what is a miserable day.

Well deserved.

Edit :- Shameful its not on the Clubs website already.

The Proven - Raper stand has a nice ring to it as well but the Norm Proven Stand is a wonderful honour.

Gone but not forgotten.

 

[Willow]

Edit :- Shameful its not on the Clubs website already.

It hit the news late yesterday afternoon. Do they work on a Saturday? Perhaps our contacts here are little more committed. It's a credit to R2K that it happened at all.

It has been in the proposal stage since last October.

The proposal was framed in a Mayoral Minute presented by Georges River Council mayor, Kevin Greene at the October 25 council meeting and was unanimously supported by councillors.

It follows a petition launched by former Kogarah Councillor Lachlan McLean, who led the R2K - Return to Kogarah campaign to name the grandstand in honour of Norm Provan who passed away on October 13.

Cr Greene also revealed that there is a proposal by the Dragons to also commemorate the other St George Immortals Reg Gasnier, Johnny Raper and Graeme Langlands with statues to stand at each corner of the ground.

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Mr McLean thanked Georges River Council for unanimously backing his campaign to name the grandstand at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium after the Immortal Norm Provan.

"The grandstand will be named after Mr Provan, pending approval by his family," Mr McLean said.

"St George fans and the Georges River community will be thrilled that Georges River Council recognises the significance of this issue," he said.

"It's appropriate that Kogarah's western grandstand be named after the most-admired Dragon of all, following Mr.Provan's passing on 13 October, 2021.

"Norm Provan's achievements for St George and rugby league will never be forgotten, including playing part in 10 of the club's 11 successive grand final victories, the latter five victories where he was captain-coach.
"I thank the several hundred StGeorge fans who supported my petition and especially Michael Murray who put forward the suggestion via social media.

"This great outcome is a win for our local community and adds to the permanence of St.George-Illawarra at the Dragons' spiritual home," he said.

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Council moves to name Jubilee grandstand in honour of Norm Provan

The proposal was framed in a Mayoral Minute presented by Georges River Council mayor, Kevin Greene at the...

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[RedVee]

Well done Lachlan

 

[getsmarty]

Reflecting on an immortal

The Dragons will celebrate the life and career of St George legend Norm Provan with a fitting tribute and plaque unveiling on Friday, March 18 against the Penrith Panthers at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Kogarah (6pm).

www.dragons.com.au