Originally playing Rugby Union for St.George, Tedda Courtney played in the initial games of Rugby League against the New Zealand 'All Golds' in 1907.
In the newly formed Rugby League competition, ...
Frank Burge
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Frank Burge
Frank Burge is probably Rugby League's greatest ever try scoring forward.
Frank is one of three Burge brothers (Alby and Peter) that played for Glebe during the years of the first world...
DOB
14th Aug 1894
George Mason
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George Mason
A local junior, George Mason played 22 games for Western Suburbs between 1927 and 1929 as a halfback.
George then spent the next five years playing in country areas of NSW.
Firstly, George was ...
Jimmy Craig
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Jimmy Craig
Jimmy Craig was one of the most versatile footballers of all time.
Making first grade for Balmain, Jimmy played 56 games for Balmain in six seasons between 1915 and 1921.
He was a member of...
Jerry Brien
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Jerry Brien
Jerry Brien played 52 games for Western Suburbs from 1924 to 1928 along with two games for NSW.
He was unfortunate to be ruled out of the second Test against Great Britain due to a shoulder...
Alan Brady
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Alan Brady
Alan Brady played 82 games for Western Suburbs from 1929 to 1935 including playing in the Premiership winning team of 1930 and 1934.
In 1930, Alan scored three tries in the Grand Final.
A...
Ron Bailey
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Ron Bailey
Ron Bailey was Canterbury's first great centre. He originated in Newcastle and joined Newtown in 1937 playing eight games.
A strong and fast centre, Ron then went to England and played with...
Roy Kirkaldy
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Roy Kirkaldy
Roy Kirkaldy joined Canterbury after playing 14 seasons for Waratah Mayfield as a 28 year old.
A prolific ball winning hooker, the extra possession turned Canterbury into a dominant force for a...
Cec Fifield
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Cec Fifield
Cec Fifield played 45 games for Western Suburbs from 1923 to 1936 which was interrupted with one season with Balmain in 1930 where he played five games as captain-coach.
Playing a total of five...
Bill Kelly
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Bill Kelly
Bill Kelly originated from New Zealand where he had been a dual international.
In 1914, Bill joined Balmain as a centre and played his one test for Australia in that position.
In 1915, Bill...
Ross McKinnon
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Ross McKinnon
Ross McKinnon commenced his first grade career as a five-eight for the University club in 1933.
He played 18 games for University before joining Easts (Roosters) to be the centre partner for Dave ...
Arthur Halloway
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Arthur Halloway
Arthur 'Pony' Halloway justifies his selection in the Rugby League Hall of Fame as a pioneering player and as a coach.
Arthur joined Glebe for the inaugural season in 1908 as half, playing seven...
