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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,
2004-2007,
88 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.
Height: 187cm.
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.
Justin Poore is contracted with the Dragons until 2009.
more: 2004 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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, 2000-2007,
133 games
(incl repl.)
12t (84pts) | 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.
Jason Ryles
is currently contracted with Saints until 2008.
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