Parramatta Eels Paul Kent Club members list.

[Sensei Cobra]

Peter Matson played more than one first grade game. I remember him kicking Parramatta to a famous victory over StGeorge at Cumberland Oval one Sunday in 1962. "Record crowds flocked to Cumberland Oval in 1962. For example, 18,522 spectators jam packed Cumberland Oval when Parra thrashed Saints 19-8 on Sunday July 15, 1962..(I was one of them.. )

Parramatta 19 (Ken Foord,Mike Jackson, Brian Hambly tries, Peter MATSON 5 goals) defeated StGeorge 8 (Kevin Ryan, John Greaves tries, Brian Graham 1 goal).
I had played a game at Auburn in the early afternoon, and travelled to Cumberland with my mates to enjoy the win....as we did ALWAYS..
Nothing like an arvo at Cumberland.,..
Peter was the Parra top scorer that season with 54 points from 27 goals in 10 matches

Love your contribution to the forum Pete
Thank you

 

[the phantom menace]

Hmmm... did we have a ring-in for that game v GB at the Stadium?

 

[King-Gutho94]

Was he a wanker is that why he isn't recognised.

 

[King-Gutho94]

And with some further searching... I think there's a strong chance it might end up being Ronald Croghan, who in 1952 was reported living at Wentworthville who was done for drink driving... (link)?

A Ron Croghan is named as a reserve in the Wenworthville team of the century (along with son Tom?) too... (link). The Croghans appear to have run a family poultry business in Station Street Wentworthville, and R's brother N Croghan also comes up in newspaper lists as a local league player at the time.

Anyway, point being there's the chance for the Club to have a volunteer project (co-ordinated by someone with a clue/professional qualifications in these matters) to gradually seek out, confirm and fill in the blank first names for players from that era.

Yep 100%

I suppose the club should be making it a project to have it completed by 2027 when they celebrate 80th year anniversary.

It would be a nice touch for the families involved as well of those players.

 

[emjaycee]

Hmmm... did we have a ring-in for that game v GB at the Stadium?

Nope, but on the right track.

 

[the phantom menace]

Ok, I think I've worked it out... with a bit of searching help, for a unique game played before my/our time - and another without an easily available full first name!

Won't post the answer, but leave it for others to also have fun/you to reveal.

 

[the phantom menace]

There's a whole heap of scanned old rugby league programs from 1920-1973 on Trove... amazing stuff!

The Rugby League news.

nla.gov.au

 

[the phantom menace]

I think this is the line-up for our first game...

Vol. 28 No. 1 (12 April 1947)

nla.gov.au

 

[the phantom menace]

Ok, I think I've worked it out... with a bit of searching help, for a unique game played before my/our time - and another without an easily available full first name!

Won't post the answer, but leave it for others to also have fun/you to reveal.

Suffice to say, they appear to have filled in Leo Toohey's usual place for that one special game.

 

[parra pete]

Suffice to say, they appear to have filled in Leo Toohey's usual place for that one special game.

Leo Toohey one of my all time favourite Parramatta players. Loved his combination with Bobby Bugden and Ken (I have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord) Thornett. Leo is still going strong.

 

[84 Baby]

So if he runs out tomorrow does Moretti get a provisional membership? Does Kenty give him the secret handshake as he goes on?

 

[Soren Lorenson]

So if he runs out tomorrow does Moretti get a provisional membership? Does Kenty give him the secret handshake as he goes on?

Application goes in when you get on the field. Approved when you leave the club (or rejected upon entry to the field in your second game).

Kenty currently keeping his hands to himself so a short nod will suffice.

 

[Gronk]

Nope, nope, nope.

Ernie Wanka

Ernie Wanka - Playing Career - RLP

A summary of the career stats for Ernie Wanka, a rugby league player who played for the Parramatta Eels.

www.rugbyleagueproject.org

 

[Twizzle]

thought that was a joke name

 

[Noise]

thought that was a joke name

Like Biggus Dickus

 

[T.S Quint]

Like Biggus Dickus

Or Richard Penisini.

 

[Soren Lorenson]

Player #823 Sam Loizou officially inducted.

 

[bazza]

Player #823 Sam Loizou officially inducted.

still a chance to return to the club in about 8 years to play another match

 

[the phantom menace]

And we might still have the same coach who gave him his debut...

 

[Gazzamatta]

I wonder if Big Sam will pop up at Manly?