Roger Pearman

Coach #	22
Player #	300

Roger Pearman played for Wakefield Trinity and played in the Challenge Cup final in 1963.

He immigrated to Australia in 1964 and joined Canterbury as a lock forward. Roger was selected in first grade upon his arrival and became the 300th player to play first grade for the club. He went on to became a regular member of the team in his initial season.

After an injury interrupted his 1965 season, Roger was appointed first grade coach in 1966. He commenced the 1966 season in first grade but forfeited his position to allow George Taylforth back into the team.

He played in third grade so that he could adequately prepare for the coaching role in first grade. In 1967, Kevin Ryan was appointed captain-coach of first grade.

Roger started the season in third grade to complete his playing career and in 1968 and 1969, Roger coached Tumberumba and was expected to return to Canterbury to coach in 1970 before Kevin Ryan decided to continue in his role as a non-playing coach.

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