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Players who
have been honoured with playing first grade and wearing the red and white
| S: St
George | I:
Illawarra | SI:
St George Illawarra |
Games may also mean interchange | repl:
replacement | *
current player | NB:
Internationals prior to joining club are also included. For
club internationals click
here
| Name |
Details |
Notes
/ info links |
| Page,
Doug |
S,
1961, 1 game. 1t (3pts) |
|
Paki,
Huatahi Turoa Brown
'Brownie'
Photo was taken on Brownie's 80th Birthday
in 1984 in his home town of
Huntly, NZ.
Click on pic for larger image. |
S,
1923, 15 games.
3t (9pts) |
Forward.
Captain of the 1922 Maori touring team.
Originally lured to Saints by George
Carstairs, 'Brownie' later recalled coming
over to Sydney on the steamer, Marama and
held with pride throughout his life that he played
with St George.
A popular personality, Paki was regarded as the
first 'outsider' to be imported into Sydney football.
In 2006, Mr Tim Manukau of Huntly (NZ) writes:
Brownie was very influential identity in the
development of Maori Rugby League within the Waikato
Region, as a player, administrator and an ambassador
for the sport.
In 1922 he represented the "Rest of Australia"
against the Kangaroos and scored a memorable try
in that match at the Sydney Cricket ground.
Brownie assisted Tonga Mahuta in founding the
Taniwharau Rugby League Club in Huntly, the very
club that produced Kiwi league players such as
Andrew Berryman, Don Parkinson, Ricky Muru and
most recently Wairangi Koopu and Lance Hohaia.
|
Park,
Scott
|
S,
1993-94, 4 repl.
1t (4pts) |
more:
team
1993 |
Parsons,
Jack
 |
S,
1926, 4 games. (0pts) |
Halfback.
St George junior (Bexley Hotspurs).
Described by the media as a 'nippy' half back,
Jack Parsons was a star in the St George second
grade in the early-mid 1920s. He played in four
first grade games in 1926 before retiring to look
after family and an engineering business.
In The St George Call (1926), the enigmatic
'Forward' described in detail Parson's kicking
skills and speed:"Parsons, who for his
first game in First Grade performed exceptionally
well. He was easily the best back."
Jack Parsons passed away 1973, aged 69. |
| Passfield,
Barry |
S,
1952-53, 29 games. 9t (27 pts) |
|
| Patch,
Craig |
I,
1994, 1 repl. (0pts) |
|
| Patrick,
Kim |
I,
1983-85, 26 games. 8t (32pts) |
|
Patten,
Luke
 |
I,
1998, 13 games.
5t (20pts)
SI, 1999-2000, 33 games (incl repl).
13t (52pts) |
Fullback.
Played in 1999 grand final.
more: 1999 |
Patten,
Wes
'Gatten', 'Snipes'
 |
SI,
2000, 10 repl.
2t (8pts) |
Halfback.
Hooker.
1992 Jersey Flegg Player of the Year.
Only 165cm tall, Patten was an
elusive halfback and a specialist when it came
to Rugby League Sevens competition and Touch Football.
An actor, Wes featured in ABC TV's 'Heartland'
drama series.
Patten went on to play in the
Sydney Metropolitian Cup competition. |
Pattison,
Michael
 |
I,
1985-86, 41 games.
4t (16pts) |
Five
eighth.
Illawarra's player of the year in
1985 forced into retirement by back injury. Would
have played for NSW if not for a career plagued
by health misfortunes. |
| Pauls,
Andrew |
I,
1992-93, 4 games + 3 repl. 1t (4pts) |
|
Payne,
Corey
 |
SI,
2005-2006,
47 games (incl repl).
8t (32pts) |
Second
row forward.
Born 7 May 1984 in Sydney.
Height: 188cm
A Chester Hill junior, Payne came to Saints from
Canterbury in 2004. His first grade debut was
with Saints in round 1 of 2005 (v Bulldogs Friday
11 March).
In 2005, Payne's contract with the Dragons was
extended until 2007.
At the conclusion of season 2007, Payne signed
a two year deal with Wests Tigers. |
| Peard,
John 'Bomber' |
S,
1972-73, 17 games.
3t, 1fg (10pts) |
Five
eighth. Goal kicker.
NSW rep (1976-77).
Aust rep (1975 & 1977)
Credited with perfecting the
'bomb' which was previously known as an 'up and
under' while playing with Easts in the mid 70s
and later again with Parramatta.
more: 1972 |
Pearson,
Corey
 |
S,
1997-98, 35 games. 4t (16pts)
SI, 1999-2000, 21 games + 13 repl.
2t (8 pts)
TOTAL: 1997-2000, 56 games + 13 repl. 6t (24pts) |
Forward.
Born 1973, Sydney. Balmain Police Boys juniors.
After debuting in 1995, Pearson played for Tigers,
Saints and Eels before retiring at the end of
2005.
more: team
1999 |
Peek,
Adam
 |
SI,
2007,
19 games.
1t (4pts) |
Prop
forward.
Born: 5/10/1977, Sydney.
Junior Club: Peakhurst Hawks.
Height: 190cm
First
Grade Debut (Super League): Friday, 22nd August,
1997. Rams 36 v Panthers 16
A rugby league journeyman, Adam Peek's first grade
career includes stints at the Adelaide Rams (1997-1998),
Bulldogs (1999-2001), Rabbitohs (2002), and Eels
(2003-2006) before he linked up with Saints in
2007.
At the conclusion of 2007, Adam Peek had made
113 first grade appearances, scoring seven tries
(28 points).
Peek agreed to terms with the Sharks for 2008. |
Perenara,
Henry
'Henz'
|
SI,
2003-2004, 16 games (incl repl)
1t (4pts)
|
Second
row forward. Lock forward.
Born 1980, Auckland.
Played junior rugby league for Newlynn Stags NZ.
Rep honours include one Test for NZ (2001) and
World Cup for NZ Maori (2000).
Played NRL with Auckland Warriors (First Grade
debut v Sydney Roosters at SFS, June 24, 2000)
and Melbourne Storm (2001-2002).
Signed by the Eels for 2005.
more: 2003,
2004
|
| Perkins,
Troy |
S,
1997, 1 repl. (0pts) |
|
| Pert,
Sidney |
S,
1954-57, 40 games.
11t (33pts) |
Wollongong
junior.
Represented City Colts (v France) in 1955.
NB: Another player by the same name, Sid Pert
played with Glebe (1909-14 &1916-19) and was
the club timekeeper at St George up until about
1953. |
Peters,
Willie
 |
S,
2001-2002, 38 games (inc repl).
13t, 5fg (57pts) |
Halfback.
Australian.
Former South Sydney player, Peters ventured to
the UK in 1999, signing with Gateshead and then
Wigan.
He returned to Australia and joined St George
Illawarra Dragons in 2001.
Released from the Dragons in 2002,
Peters signed with his first club, South Sydney
for 2003.
Following another stint in the UK (with Widnes),
Peters returned to Australia and signed with the
Wollongong Bulls in the Tooheys League for 2006.
Peters was also named in the Dragons side for
the Premier League (second grade) pre-season trials
in 2006.
more: 2001,
2002 |
Peters,
T
 |
S,
1923-26, 31 games.
(0pts) |
Forward.
Listed as only playing with St George.
A member of the first team that played at Earl
Park in 1925.
more: team 1925 |
| Pethybridge,
Gary |
S,
1973-74, 33 games.
9t (27pts) |
Centre.
NSW rep (1973).
Parramatta junior.
Forced to leave Saints following a serious neck
injury.
Took a risk of further injury when he captained
Penrith in the late 1970s. Went on to coach Parramatta
and Penrith lower grades. |
|
Phillips,
Peter
|
I,
1987-89 & 1995, 34 games + 18 repl.
6t (24pts)
S, 1994, 1 repl.
(0pts)
|
Scored
two tries on debut when Illawarra thrashed Souths
25-2 at Redfern Oval in 1987.
Represented City Firsts in 1988. |
| Phipps,
R |
S,
1931, 12 games. 3t (9pts) |
|
Piccinelli,
Neil
 |
S,
1989-96, 129 games.
28t, 21g (154pts) |
Second
row forward. Goal kicker. Helensburgh junior.
Set Steelers' club record of 54 tackles against
Wests in 1991.
Illawarra's player of the year and City rep in
1993
Joined Super League (Hunter) in 1997 and joined
Newcastle afterwards. Rejected lucrative South's
contract in 1999, returning home to Helensburgh
to play out his career. |
| Picken,
Guy |
S,
1991-92, 15 games.
1t (4pts) |
Front
row forward.
Signed from Cronulla at the end of 1990 as part
of larger recruitment drive. Career with Saints
was shortened following long term injury. |
|
Pidding,
Noel
|
S,
1947-53, 104 games.
34t, 248g (598pts)
|
Fullback.
Winger. Goal kicker
NSW rep (1947-48 & 1950-52).
Aust rep (1948 &1950-54).
Maitland junior.
One of the greatest post-war backs
to play the game, Pidding was a winger in Saints
grand final win in 1949.
Country rep scored a record of
27 points (1t + 12g) in 1950.
He scored 228 pts (22 matches) on
the 1952-53 Kangaroo tour which was second only
to the great Dave Brown who scored 258pts (32
matches).
The club's top point scorer in 1950 (116pts),
1951 (200pts),1952 (97pts) and 1953 (115pts),
Noel Pidding scored 698 points in all grades,
598 in first grade, posting a club record.
During the first Test v Great Britain
(SCG) in 1954, he scored an Australian record
of 19 pts (1t, 18g).
Returning to Maitland (1954) before playing with
Easts (1955-56), Noel Pidding was rated by Norm
Provan as the greatest winger he had played with
or against.
more: 1947,
1949,
1951,
1952,
1953 |
| Pierce,
Henry 'Harry' |
S,
1932-33, 19 games.
1t (3pts) |
Forward.
NSW rep (1938-39).
Aust rep (1937-38).
Easts junior, represented 'Rest
of NSW v 'NSW Kangaroos' in 1934.
A member of the champion Easts' sides of the 1930s. |
Pollard,
Bruce
 |
S,
1963-67, 65 games + 2 repl.
24t (72pts) |
Five
eighth.
St George (Renown) junior.
Played in two Grand Finals victories
in 1963 & 1966 and played in Saints team
that defeated touring New Zealand team in 1963.
Scored a try in 1966 Grand Final.
more: 1963,
1966
|
Pomfret,
Lee
 |
S,
1977, 2 games.
(0pts)
I, 1982-83, 27 games.
12t (42pts) |
Halfback.
Fullback. Winger.
St George junior.
Part of St George 1976 Reserve Grade premiership
winning side.
Suffered a broken nose and fractured
cheekbone courtesy of Bob Cooper (Wests) while
playing with Illawarra in 1982. Cooper was suspended
for 15 months following the incident while Pomfret's
career never fully recovered..
Played in Steelers' first team.
more: 1982 |
Pongia,
Quentin
|
SI,
2003, 2 games
(0pts)
|
Prop
forward.
NZ rep 1993-94 & 1998 (as captain) & 2001.
Born 1970, Kiwi forward came from NZ's Canterbury
to played with Canberra, Auckland, Easts, the
London Broncos and Villeneuve Leopards in France
before linking up with St George in mid-2003.
At aged 33, Pongia departed for England after
just 2 games with Saints to play out the year
and his his career with Wigan. |
Poore,
Justin*
 |
SI,
2004-08
107 games (incl repl).
4t (16pts) |
Prop
forward. Second row forward. Lock forward.
Born: 26 January 1985, Perth WA (source: NRL)
/ Stanwell Tops NSW (source: Dragons)
Helensburgh Tigers junior.
Height: 188cm.
Rep honours: Schoolboys Australian Touring Team
2002, U/17s NSWRL.
Graded with the Dragons in 2002.
First Grade Debut: Dragons (v Raiders) at Kogarah
Jubilee, March 14, 2004 (Rd 1).
A first grade rookie, Poore predominantly played
Jersey Flegg (third grade) in 2003.
Winner of the 2004 'Paul McGregor Award' for Most
Outstanding Player Achievement.
Poore cemented himself into the first grade squad
in 2005, making 24 appearances.
In 2006, Poore's consistency was proven with 25
first grade appearances.
In 2007, Poore made 19 appearances and is regarded
as the run-on prop alongside front-row partner
Jason Ryles.
In 2008, Poore made another 19 appearances.
Justin Poore is contracted with the Dragons until
2009.
more: 2004,
2007
|
| Pope,
Norm (c) |
S,
1937-38, 20 games.
2t, 1g (8pts) |
Forward.
Captain-coach of St George in 1938.
Also played 50 games for Easts (1927-31) scoring
10 tries. |
| Popplewell,
R |
S,
1970, 1 game. (0pts) |
|
Porter,
Monty
|
S,
1958-65, 118 games + 1 repl.
13t (39pts) |
Prop
forward. Second row forward.
NSW rep (1960).
The prop come second row forward was an integral
part of the St George first graders. Originally
from Tamworth, Monty also played for Southern
Division club, Thirroul. He also played with Wests
in 1955 before finding a home with St George in
1957.
Playing in one of the best packs
in the world, Porter played in six Grand Final
wins and was unlucky not to play for Australia.
Went on to captain Cronulla in 1967 and become
the Shark's club secretary. In 1983, he became
one of the original members of the nine man NSWRL
board of Directors.
more: 1959,
1960,
1962,
1966 |
| Posetti,
Rick |
I,
1985, 2 games.
(0pts) |
Illawarra
junior. A member of the President Cup premiership
winning side in 1984.
Passed away in 1986 after a courageous battle
with cancer. Remember by a trophy dedicated in
his name which is awarded to a Illawarra junior
each year. |
| Potter,
Ken |
S,
1962, 1 game. (0pts) |
|
Potter,
Michael 'Mick' (c)
 |
S,
1989-93, 100 games.
14t (56pts) |
Fullback.
NSW rep (1984).
Winner of 'Dally M' Player of the
Year in 1984 while with Canterbury and won it
a second time in 1991 while with St George.
Unlucky not to be selected for Australia
in 1992 after playing with the St George 1992
grand final side (surprisingly, no Saints' players
gained selection despite being runners up). Team
captain in 1993.
more: 1993,
2002 |
| Powell,
Rick |
S,
1982, 1984 & 1986, 5 games + 1 repl. (0pts) |
|
Powell,
Ryan
 |
SI,
2004-2005, 5 games (incl repl).
(0pts) |
Second
row forward.
Born 1982, Bulli (NSW). Thirroul junior.
First Grade Debut: St George Illawarra v. Warriors
at Ericsson, March 20, 2004.
Released at the end of 2005. |
| Pratt,
Roy |
S,
1938 & 1941, 14 games.
44g (88pts) |
Utility
back. Goal kicker. |
| Preston,
Denis |
S,
1966-71, 74 games.
21t, 201g (465pts) |
Centre.
Winger. Fullback. Goal kicker.
Held in high regard, Preston gained selection
at fullback forcing Graeme
Langlands into the centres.
Club's top scorer in 1967 (6t, 73g, 164pts) and
again in 1968 (7t, 83g, 187pts).
Joined Balmian in 1972 before
playing out his career with Port Kembla in 1973.
more: 1966,
1967,
1968
|
Price,
Andrew
 |
SI,
2006, 5 games
1t (4pts) |
Second
row forward. Prop forward.
Born: 2 June 1982.
Height: 193cm.
Junior club: Canberra Raiders
Previous club: Newcastle Knights
Debut: Dragons (v Wests Tigers) 10 March 2006,
Telstra Stadium (Rd 1).
At the time of publishing, Andrew Price was off-contract. |
| Price,
Steven |
S,
1997, 8 games + 1 repl.
1t, 4g (12pts) |
Also
played for Balmain in 1999 (2 games + 1 repl.,
1 try).
Went to coach Dragons lower grades and as the
club's Premier League (second grade) coach in
2006. |
Priddle,
Tony
 |
S,
1990-95, 84 games +20 repl.
11t (44pts) |
Second
row forward.
Represented NSW U/19s and Country
in 1989.
A tall back rower, Priddle played
in two grand finals in 1992 and 1993.
more: 1993 |
| Prior,
Matt |
SI,
2008, 11 games
(0pts) |
Second
Row forward
Born 24 May 1987
Height: 190cm
Junior Clubs: Thirroul Butchers
First Grade debut: St George Illawarra v North
Queensland at WIN Stadium, Rd 5 2008 |
| Pritchard,
Norm |
S,
1936, 1 game. (0pts) |
|
|
Provan,
Norm 'Sticks' (c) (captain-coach)
|
S,
1951-65, 269 games*
63t, 1g (191pts)
*269 first
grade games - a club record.
 |
Second
row forward.
NSW rep (1954-61).
Aust rep (1954 & 1956-60).
Sutherland junior.
Arguably the best back rower to
play the game. Played in 10 winning grand final
sides including four as captain coach.
In 1963, he and Arthur Summons (Wests)
were immortalised in John O'Gready's award winning
photo, 'The Gladiators' which later became the
model for the premiership trophies of the 1990s
and into the 21st century.
An unofficial ambassador of Rugby
League, Norm Provan is widely regarding as one
of the game's legends.
Brother of Peter Provan
more: 1950,
1951,
1956,
1957,
1958,
1959,
1960,
1961,
1962,
1963,
1964,1965,
1966,
1968,
1977,
2000 |
Provan,
Peter
 |
S,
1956 & 1958-60, 14 games.
2t (6pts) |
Lock
forward.
Aust rep (1963).
Played in 1958 & 1959 Grand
Finals. Was also captain of Balmain in their Grand
Final win over Souths in 1969.
Brother of Norm Provan. (NB: Norm
and Peter Provan are the only brothers to win
grand finals at the SCG as captains).
more: 1959 |
| Pullen,
Geoff |
S,
1947-48, 7 games.
23g (46pts) |
Fullback. Goal
kicker.
Scored more than 100 points in the lower grades.
Credited with kicking one of the most spectacular
long range goals at the SCG when in 1946 he put
in a towering kick from inside in own half and
near the touchline while playing for Army against
Combined RAAF. |
Purcell,
Andrew
 |
I,
1996-98, 14 games + 12 repl.
4t (16pts) |
Hooker.
Second row forward. Winger. Centre.
Scottish international who played five eighth
in the 2000 World Cup.
Purcell played in first grade at hooker and second
row for the Steelers in spite of joining the club
as a winger/centre from Swinton after playing
for Cronulla and Batley.
Went on to Hull and Castleford in England.
Returned to Wollongong in 2002 to play for University
but was unable to take part following injury. |
Purcell,
Craig
 |
I,
1983, 5 games. (0pts) |
Prop
forward.
Illawarra junior. |
| Quinn,
Chris |
S,
1995-96, 21 games + 9 repl.
5t (20pts) |
Fullback.
Born 26 June 1968.
Formerly with the Cronulla Sharks (1989-94), Chris
Quiin played two seasons with Saints before linking
up with the Adelaide Rams in 1997-98. He returned
to Sydney in 1999, playing one season with Parramatta. |
Quinn,
Graham
 |
S,
1977-83, 126 games + 1 repl.
28t (84pts) |
Centre.
NSW rep (1980).
Qld rep (1982).
Aust rep (1980).
Originally from Brisbane Brothers,
Quinn played in 1977 Grand Final and its replay.
Also played in 1979 Grand Final win.
more: 1977 |
| Quinn,
Pat |
S,
1944-45, 16 games.
7t (21pts) |
|
| Quinn,
R |
S,
1945, 10 games. 1t (3pts) |
|
| Quinton,
Brian |
S,
1987, 1 game + 3 repl. (0pts) |
|
|
Quirk,
Tony
|
S,
1975-77, 26 games + 3 repl.
7t, 19g (59pts)
|
Fullback.
Centre.
Called upon to kick a field goal
in 1977 drawn grand final which hit the uprights.
Also played a season with Norths before retiring
from football. Went on to become involved with
real estate and then ran the Waltzing Matilda
Bar and Grill in Bali, Indonesia. Returned
to Australia to run transport and amusement businesses.
more: 1977 |
| Rameka,
Darren |
S,
1996, 1 game + 5 repl. 1t (4pts) |
|
| Ramsay,
J |
S,
1925-26, 8 games. (0pts) |
|
| Raper,
Dean |
S,
1996-97, 25 games + 2 repl.
3t (12pts) |
Fullback.
Played in 1996 grand final side.
more: 1996 |
|
Raper,
Johnny
(c) (captain coach)
'Chook', 'Rape'
|
S,
1959-69, 180 games.
47t, 4g (149pts)
|
Lock
forward. Five eighth. Immortal.
NSW rep (1959-61, 1963-68 &
1970).
Aust rep (1959-60, 1962-64 & 1966-68).
Australian captain and one of the 'Rugby League
Immortals'.
Rated as the greatest lock forward
to ever play the game.
Holds the record for most Test appearances
against France (12).
In the second Test at Swinton and
in front of 30,843 people, Australia thrashed
Great Britain 50-12. Dubbed the 'Swinton Massacre',
Australia scored 12 tries. Johnny Raper played
a blinder, destroying the Brits and having a hand
in 9 tries but ironically was unable to score
for himself. The dominance of Raper prompted former
player and highly respected League commentator
Frank Hyde to describe it as the greatest 80 minutes
of football by any one player.
An inspirational team player and
superb defender, John Raper played in eight Grand
Final wins.
Played out his career with Kurri Kurri in 1972.
Went on to become one of the game's
administrators and national selector.
more: 1959,
1960,
1961,
1962,
1963,
1964,
1965,
1966,
1967,
1968,
1969,
1976,
1978,
1981,
1989,
2000 |
Rasmussen,
Colin
|
S,
1967 & 1969-74, 100 games + 2 repl.
3t (9pts) |
Hooker.
A spirited performer, Rasmussen continued the
proud club tradition of producing class hookers.
Missed season 1968 due to National
Service.
Played in 1971 grand final.
By 1973 he was competing with Russell Cox and
Steven Edge for the hooking spot giving the club
enormous depth in this position.
more: 1971
(pic & sound) |
|
Rasmussen,
Elton
'Rasso'
|
S,
1962-68, 122 games + 3 repl.
21t, 49g (161pts)
|
Second
row forward. Lock forward
Qld rep (1959-61 & 1969).
NSW rep (1962-63 & 1967-68).
Aust rep (1959-62 & 1967-68).
Originally from Nth Qld (Mackay),
Rasmussen represented Qld and Australia before
joining Saints and gaining further representative
honours with Australia and NSW.
A strong and bulky forward, Rasmussen played in
five Grand Final wins (1962-66).
Went onto to captain-coach Brisbane Souths and
again represented Queensland late in his career.
Died prematurely from a heart attack at Greenmount
near Toowoomba, in 1978.
more: 1962,
1967,
1968 |
|
Reddy,
Rod 'Rocket'
|
S,
1972-83, 195 games + 9 repl.
65t, 1 g (198pts)
I, 1984-85, 33 games.
1t (4pts)
|
Lock
forward. Second row forward.
NSW rep (1973 &1976-80).
Qld rep (1980).
Aust rep (1977-80 & 1982).
Saints first grade debut: May 21, 1972 v Parramatta
at Kogarah.
Originally from Rockhampton, 'Rocket'
Rod Reddy became one of the best attacking forwards
of his generation, matched only by his aggressiveness
in defence.
Played a big hand in the 1977, 1977
replay and 1979 Grand Finals.
Coached Cumbria (UK) and then reserve
grade coach to Brian Smith at St George.
Was appointed first grade coach
in 1996 but walked out on Saints to take up an
ill-fated coaching appointment with Super League's
Adelaide Rams. Reddy was sacked and the Rams folded
in 1998.
He later became assistant coach
to Brian Smith at Parramatta.
more: 1972,
1977,
1978,
1979,
1996,
2000 |
| Redmond,
J.P. 'Tony' |
S,
1921, 7 games.
1t (3pts) |
Forward.
Played in trials and in the inaugural
first grade side of 1921.
Sent off during Saints' first win against Newtown
in 1921.
more: 1921 |
Reeves,
Brendan
 |
I,
1997-98, 25 games + 5 repl.
7t, 9g (46pts) |
Fullback. |
Reynoldson,
Kirk
 |
SI,
21 games.
1t (4pts) |
Lock
forward. Second-row forward.
Born: 11/03/1979 in Brisbane.
Junior Clubs: Wandoan (Qld)
Height: 188cm.
Previous Clubs: Storm (2002-04 - 63 games, 6t),
Knights (2005-07 - 41 games, 4t).
First Grade Debut with Storm: Melbourne v Warriors
at Mt Smart Stadium, Round 7, 2002.
First Grade Debut with Dragons: Dragons v Wests
Tigers at Sydney Football Stadium, Round 1, March
16th, 2008.
Once a cult figure with his 'Ned Kelly' head of
hair, Reynoldson was a crowd favourite in Newcastle.
But 2007 saw a year of controversy, including
threats legal action against his former club.
Reynoldson claimed restriction of trade against
the Knights when they refused to name him in first
grade, thereby denying the veteran forward an
automatic extension on his contract worth $196,000.
Reynoldson eventually linked up with Saints for
one season in 2008 and proved his worth with some
impressive running just wide of the ruck. He scored
a try in his opening round with the Dragons.
After a career of football in NSW and Victoria,
Reynoldson has retired from the NRL at the end
of 2008, and has moved back to Brisbane in his
home state of Queensland. In 2009, he has been
tipped to take up an offer to play for the Wattles
Warriors in the Toowoomba competition. |
| Rice,
Charlie 'Chikker' |
S,
1932-37, 53 games.
5t (15pts) |
Forward.
Rugby League News described Rice and
fellow forward, Jim Rutherford as 'nightmares
to their opposition'.
In his excellent book, 'Saints: The Legend
Lives On' Ian Heads reports that Rice was
an inspirational footballer who in his 50th
first grade match for St George was knocked
out while playing against Souths.
In the days well before reserve players or interchange,
he was taken to hospital in a bad state. But
he refused to stay, argued with medicos and
was back at the ground to see out the finish.
Played in the 91-6 thrashing of Canterbury in
1935.
more: 1935
|
Richards,
Wayne
 |
I,
1995-96, 30 games + 11 repl.
2t (8pts) |
Second
row forward. Prop forward.
Went on to play for Newcastle Knights and was
suspended along with other players for steroid
use. |
|
Riddell,
Mark
'Pig', 'The Riddler'
|
SI,
2001-2004, 92 games (incl repl).
30t, 198g, 1fg (517pts)
|
Hooker.
Goal kicker.
Born 1980, Sydney.
Canterbury junior (St Christopher’s, Panania).
First Grade Debut: Saints v Sharks, Toyota Park,
February 18, 2001
Popular player with distinctive 'raised arm' whenever
taking a kick - often mimicked by the crowd
Fast off the mark and an exciting dummy half runner,
Riddell has scored a number of trademark tries
by barging over from close range.
Club top point scorer in 2001 with
130 points (6t, 53g).
Was top scorer for the club again in 2002 with
129 points (10t, 44g, 1fg) despite being sent
off twice during season, earning eight weeks on
the sideline.
Gained the attention of selectors when named on
the 2002 Kangaroos 'train-on' squad but was not
selected in final side.
Was the club's top point scorer again in 2003
with 166 points (7t, 69g) in a year that was marked
by rumours of weight and discipline problems.
But Riddell answered his critics by playing all
24 games and steering Saints to victory in their
final match of 2003 against the Broncos.
Riddell's consistent stand-out performances saw
him selected for City Origin in 2004.
Salary cap restraints and a high demand for Riddell
saw him sign with Parramatta for 2005.
more: 2001,
2002,
2003
|
Riley,
Johnny
|
S,
1959-64, 53 games + 2 repl.
22t (66pts) |
Centre.
NSW rep (1959). Aust rep (1959-60).
St George junior who, in 1959, spiked
himself during training to give Reg Gasnier
his chance in first grade. He then partnered Gasnier
in the club's unbeaten run of the same year.
Also played in 1962 Grand Final.
Went on to play for Morrabbin in
the Victorian RL in the mid-1960s.
more: 1959,
1961 |
| Ringland,
A |
S,
1939, 1 game. 1t (3pts) |
|
Riolo,
David
 |
I,
1990-96, 82 games + 8 repl.
18t, 1fg (73pts). |
Fullback.
Man of the match in Illawarra's
win over Brisbane in the 1992 (pre season) Tooheys
Challenge Final. After captaining Italy to a win
over France, Riolo went on to become a player
manager as well as coach of Terra Sanca College. |
Roberts,
Amos
'Mossy'
 |
SI,
2000-2003, 65 games (incl repl)
29t, 26g (168pts) |
Fullback.
Winger
Born 1980, Kempsey, NSW.
Junior Clubs: Kempsey Dragons and Woodlawn.
Debut (6 May 2000, round 14) against Warriors
saw Amos Roberts score a competition record of
22 points (1 try + 9 goals) to become the highest
points scorer on debut in first grade.
Sidelined for much of 2003 with injury and signed
with Penrith for 2004.
more: 2000,
2003
|
Roberts,
Ron
 |
S,
1949-51, 51 games.
51t (153pts) |
Winger.
NSW rep (1949). Aust rep (1949-50).
Seasons leading try scorer in 1949
and 1950. Scored two tries in Saints' Grand Final
win in 1949.
Remembered for scoring the try which
won the 1950 Test series, bringing the Ashes to
Australia for the first time since 1920. Rated
by a Rugby League Week poll as the single
greatest moment in the game's history.
Aged 75, Ron passed away in Tweed Heads (NSW)
in June 2003.
more: 1949,
1950,
2003
more
from 2003 - click here |
| Robinson,
Stan |
S,
1931-37, 70 games.
|
Fullback.
Played in 1933
grand final.
Represented City in 1933 and 'Rest
of NSW' against 'NSW Kangaroos' in 1934.
Played in historic 91-6 victory
over Canterbury in 1935.
more: 1935 |
| Robinson,
Steve |
S,
1986-90, 49 games + 14 repl.
7t (28pts) |
Five eighth.
Scored a try in 1988 mid-week Panasonic Cup Final
when Saints defeated Balmain 16-8. |
Robinson,
Will
|
I,
1997-98, 29 games + 8 repl.
9t (36pts) |
Five
eighth. Halfback.
Coonabarabran junior was 'Dally M' rookie of the
year in 1991.
Played with Balmain and Souths before linking
up with Illawarra
Went on to play with Gateshead and Hull in England. |
Rodwell,
Brett
 |
I,
1989-97, 152 games + 4 repl.
60t, 8g (256pts) |
Centre.
NSW rep (1995)
Wollongong Wests junior.
Scored four tries in Illawarra's
40-0 demolition of Cronulla in the 1989 semi-final.
Scored 60 club tries in total. Represented City
Firsts in 1991. Played in Steelers' pre-season
Challenge Final victory in 1992. Played for Country
Origin in 1993. and was the Steelers' first fulltime
development officer. |
| Rodwell,
J |
S,
1929, 1 game. (0pts) |
|
Rodwell,
Matthew
 |
S,
1998, 25 games.
6t (24pts)
SI, 1999, 8 games.
(0pts) |
Halfback.
'Dally M' rookie of the year in 1992.
Selected as one of the 13 St George players in
the 25-man joint venture squad for 1999 but was
unable to get a regular first grade spot ahead
of the Trent Barrett, Anthony Mundine
combination.
Went on to play with Penrith.
more: 1998 |
Rogers,
Steve 'Sludge'
 |
S,
1983-84, 25 games + 4 repl.
8t, 42g, 5fg (121pts) |
Centre.
Lock forward. Five eighth.
NSW rep (1973 & 1975-82).
Aust rep (1973, 1975, 1978-79 &1981-83).
Champion centre, played most of his career with
the Cronulla Sharks. Signed with Saints in 1983
in pursuit of his personal quest to have grand
final success. Played magnificently in the
1984 final despite going down to Parramatta and
was unfortunately unsuccessful in the Reserve
Grade grand final a week later.
Career was shortened by injury when he returned
to the Sharks in 1985 only to have his jaw broken
in the opening match against Canterbury. A court
case for assault against Canterbury's Mark Bugden
resulted.
Went on to coach Queensland and Darwin before
becoming an administrator at Cronulla.
more: 1983,
1984
Steve Rogers passed away suddenly on 3 January
2006 after suffering a heart attack.
Media report 3/01/06:
Former Cronulla Sharks and Australian rugby league
great Steve Rogers has been found dead in his
unit in Sydney's southern suburbs.
Rogers, 51, was the chief executive of the Cronulla
club and had an outstanding career as a player
with the Sharks and the Australian rugby league
team. The gifted centre played 199 Games for Cronulla
between 1973 and 1982 with a farewell season in
1985.
He scored 1255 points for the club during those
years including 82 tries and 502 goals. In the
intervening years Rogers played with St George,
featuring in 25 games. His representative career
was no less impressive, the skilful back featuring
in 19 games for NSW and 21 Tests for the Kangaroos.
Considered one of the greatest outside backs the
game has seen, Rogers formed a devastating centre
combination with Parramatta great Mick Cronin
when they played for the national side. Rogers'
son Mat was a former player with the Sharks, also
representing at state and national level before
making a successful move to rugby union in 2002. |
| Roods,
David |
S,
1988, 1 repl. (0pts) |
|
Root,
Eddie
(captain-coach) |
S,
1935-36, 24 games.
3t (9pts) |
Prop
forward.
NSW rep (1927-30 & 1932)
Aust rep (1929-30)
Enlisted in World War I at the age
of just 16 years old and had the distinction of
being the last representative footballer to go
the Great War.
Enjoyed premiership success with Souths.
Played in the record 91-6 white
washing of Canterbury in 1935.
Business committments forced Root
to retire from First Grade and as captain-coach
of St George in 1936.
more: 1935,
1936 |
| Root,
Stan |
S,
1947-50, 27 games.
18t, 42g (138pts) |
Goal
kicker.
A member of the Presidents Cup winning side of
1940.
A noted goal kicker, Stan Root was had the ability
to land long range goals from wide out. He reportedly
won at least three games in Reserve Grade by kicking
penalty goals on the fulltime bell.
Played in 1948 qualifying final loss.
more: 1948 |
| Rose,
C |
S,
1940, 1 game. (0pts) |
|
Ross,
Ben
 |
SI,
2002, 8 repl.
(0pts) |
Forward.
Nambour (Qld) junior, NSW U/19’s
and NSW Residents rep. Linked up with the Panthers
for 2003.
more: 2002 |
| Ross,
David |
S,
1938-40 &1945, 14 games.
4t (12pts) |
Winger.
Scored a decisive try to win the 1938 Reserve
Grade Grand Final, St George defeating Balmain
9-4.
This being Saints' first premiership victory in
the top three grades. |
Rossi,
Paul
 |
I,
1998, 3 games.
(0pts) |
Winger.
lllawarra junior.
A member of the 1996 SG Ball premiers.
Unable to be found a spot in the unified squad
of 1999. |
Roy,
Nigel
|
I,
1993-94, 21 games + 6 repl.
10t (40pts) |
Centre.
Winger.
After competing with Paul McGregor and
Brett Rodwell for a spot in the centres,
Roy left Illawarrra and found a regular First
Grade spot with both the North Sydney Bears and
the Northern Eagles.
Went on to play with the London Broncos. |
Rudd,
Jody
|
I,
1992 & 1994, 11 games + 4 repl.
1t (4pts) |
Centre.
Winger.
Went on to play with Norths and Balmain. |
Rugg,
Keith
 |
I,
1983, 11games.
2t, 1g (10pts) |
Centre.
Played with 1972 Australian schoolboys side.
Captained Illawarra's representative team to the
Country Championship and Amco Cup Semi-finals
in 1978. |
| Russell,
Gary |
S,
1973, 1 repl. (0pts) |
|
Russell,
Ian
 |
I,
1986, 1988-94, 94 games + 20 repl.
14t, 2fg (58pts) |
Lock
forward.
Mittagong junior.
Country Origin rep in 1991. Illawarra's player
of the year 1990-91. 'Dally M' lock of the year
in 1992.
A tough competitor, Russell could make breaks
from unlikely positions and was a ruthless defender.
Late in 1992, injury forced him
to the sidelines and this was considered a major
blow to Illawarra's finals campaign that year.
Was later named as lock forward of the 20th century
in dream Aboriginal team. |
Russell,
Lachlan
 |
SI,
2004, 1 game.
(0pts) |
Five-eighth.
Born 1981, Richmond (QLD). Richmond Tigers junior.
Played in 2004 Premier League grand final.
Released at the end of 2004. |
| Rutherford,
Jim (c) |
S,
1933-37, 47 games.
20t (60pts) |
Forward.
NSW rep (1933).
Originally from Tumbulgum in Nth
NSW.
Country representative in 1927. Scored sensational
try against Easts to put St George into the 1933
Final. Captain on a tour of NZ.
Played the side that thrashed Canterbury
by a record 91-6 in 1935.
more: 1933,
1935 |
| Ryan,
Bill 'Bricky' |
S,
1935, 7 games.
1t, 3g (9pts) |
Centre.
Second row forward.
NSW rep (1932).
Qld rep (1938).
Played with 'Metropolis' against
England in 1931.
Was reserve for side that handed out historic
91-6 demolition of Canterbury in 1935.
more: 1935 |
| Ryan,
F |
S,
1970 2 games. 2g (4pts) |
|
Ryan,
Kevin 'Kandos'
 |
S,
1960-66, 106 games.
19t (57pts) |
Prop
forward, Second row forward.
NSW rep (1962-64).
Aust rep (1963-64).
Born in the Brisbane Valley
in south Queensland.
Nicknamed
'Kandos' after the NSW cement-producing town,
Ryan became fearless competitor in RL and has
been rated as one of the toughest men to play
the game.
Ryan was a Queensland amateur
Boxing Champion and trialed for the 1960 Olympics.
A dual international and RU convert,
Ryan played for the Wallabies and the Kangaroos.
Played in seven Grand Final victories for St
George.
In 1967, as capt-coach of Canterbury,
he indirectly brought an the end to the Dragons'
premiership run.
Later became a practising Lawyer,
NSW state politician and president of the Players
Association.
In 2004, Kevin Ryan suffered a heart attack
and collapsed at Manly beach. Unable to recall
details of the event, Ryan was in a coma for
three days before making a recovery.
more: 1960,
1961,
1962,
1963,
1965,
1966,
1966
departure, 1967,
2004
|
| Ryan,
M |
S,
1936, 10 games.
4t, 14g (40pts) |
|
Ryan,
Tommy
 |
S,
1951-53 & 1955-58, 94 games.
81t (243pts). |
Centre.
Winger.
Aust rep (1952-53).
Originally from Inverell, Ryan represented NSW
against the American 'All Stars' in 1953.
A prolific try scorer, Tommy Ryan scored 24 tries
in 20 matches whilst on tour with the 1952/53
Kangaroos. He played in the 1956 and 1957 Grand
Final victories and was the competition's leading
try scorer in 1956 (19 tries) and 1957 (26 tries,
in just 19 matches); the latter standing as a
club record until 2001 when Nathan Blacklock scored
27 tries for the season.
more 1956,
1957 |
| Ryan,
Warren |
S,
1965, 1 game.
(0pts) |
Lock
forward.
Rep Aust at the 1962 C'wealth Games
in shot put. Played in Saints '65 reserve grade
Grand Final win. Joined Cronulla & then W'gong
Wests. Rep Country in '72 (as captain).
Coached Newtown to runners up &
coached Canterbury to p'ships 84-85. Coached Balmain
to grand final losses 88-89 before coaching Wests.
Winner of the 'Dally M' coach of
the year in 1991.
His last coaching stint was with
Newcastle in '99 before returning to ABC radio
as co-commentator. |
|
Ryles,
Jason (c)
'Rylesy'
|
SI,
2000-08,
156 games (incl repl.)
13t (52pts)
|
Prop
forward.
NSW rep (2002-2005).
Aust rep (2001-2002 & 2004-2005).
Born 17 January 1979 in Wollongong.
Junior Clubs: Berkeley, Wests Wollongong.
Height:
194cm.
First Grade Debut: Dragons (v Eels) at Parramatta,
May 14, 2000.
City 1st Division rep in 2001 and Country Origin
Rep in 2001, 2003 & 2005.
One of the best props in the game, Ryles suffered
a series of injuries in 2003 before undergoing
a shoulder reconstruction in July.
He recovered to make a successful return to first
grade in May 2004, and was selected for NSW in
State of Origin 3.
In the same year, Ryles developed his offloads
to near perfection and gained selection for Australia
in the 2004 Tri-Nations series.
In 2005, Ryles played all three State of Origin
clashes for NSW. He was again selected for Australia
Kangaroo tour of NZ, UK and France, playing in
all five Tests during the Tri-Nations including
the Tri-Nations final. Ryles also played in the
one-off Australia v France Test match in Perpignan.
In July 2008, an in form Ryles was controversially
sent off by referee Gavin Badger in Saints' 26-0
loss to Melbourne. The incident provided further
'confirmation' amidst claims the firey front rower
had been unfairly targetted throughout his career
by referees. In the furore that followed, Ryles
escaped suspension and Badger was dumped to the
lower grades.
Jason Ryles departed Saints at the end of the
2008 season after being signed by French club
Les Catalans in the European Super League. The
deal is worth a reported $AUD 1.7million for three
years.
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2003,
2004,
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